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Couples Training Specials
Couples who train together, stay together! Enjoy 2-for-1 specials on six week personal training ($199 for two) or one month of PACK training ($99 for two).
Call 315-426-8917 for more details.
Valentine's Day Box of Love
Available today (February 14) between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm
at Glazed & Confused (
map)
The specialty box includes four Valentine's Day flavors (12 donuts), a fun rhyme, assorted candies and a bow, all for $25!
Wednesday Night Free Skate
Wednesday nights through March 6 (weather permitting)
at the Clinton Square Ice Rink (
map)
On Wednesday nights admission to the Clinton Square Ice Rink is waived, courtesy of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Please note, the $3 skate rental fee still applies.
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 Valentine's Day Events
Seafood Valentine's Dinner
at The Fish Friar (
map),
Thursday, February 14, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Valentine's Day with heart-shaped crab cakes, red velvet cake, pan-seared sea scallops, and complimentary first beverages!
Click here to see the entire couples menu. The Fish Friar's regular menu will also be available. No reservations are required; seating will be first come, first serve.
Cost: $60/couple
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February 14-16, starting at 5:30 pm
Enjoy a special three-course Valentine's Day dinner for just $30 per person! Reservations start at 5:30 pm.
Cost: $30 for three courses
Call 315-473-0826 to make a reservation
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Dinner For Two
at Defi Cuisine Corp. (
map)
Thursday, February 14, 5:30 pm or 8:30 pm
Take the stress out of Valentine's Day dinner with Defi's prix fixe menu for two! Pick between two offerings for each of the five courses, plus complimentary amuse bouche, intermezzo and house champagne with dessert.
Cost: $75/person
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Eat, Drink & Be Messy!
at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (
map)
Thursday, February 14, All Day
Forget one dozen roses - get one dozen ribs! Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is celebrating Single Awareness Day with those more interested in satisfying their thirst and hunger instead of their hearts. Scrap manners for saucy barbecue dishes and anti-love themed drinks like the "Thirst Trap" (Margarita) or "A Stiff One" (1 or 2 finger-pour select spirits). Order any five of the featured drink specials and get a little surprise from Dinosaur! Plus, anyone who orders the "Lyft Home Alone" (White Lightning Lemonade) will receive 50% off their Lyft ride home from Dino.
Cost: Menu price
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Free Appetizer
Thursday, February 14 for dinner service
Enjoy Valentine's Day dinner at Goodies II and receive a free appetizer with any entree.
Cost: Menu price
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Galentine's Day Brunch
at The Stoop Kitchen (
map)
Sunday, February 17, all day
Enjoy pastries, booze and brunch - all at the second annual Galentine's Brunch! Click here to see the brunch menu.
Cost: $25/person (not including tax & gratuity)
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Cinderella
at the Landmark Theatre
362 S. Salina Street (
map)
(Tonight) Thursday, February 14, 7:30 pm
Friday, February 15, 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 16, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 17, 1:00 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein's
Cinderella, a Tony Award-winning musical, is delighting audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the beloved moments from the story - the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more - plus some exciting new twists! Be transported back to your childhood with the beloved songs, including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible" and "Ten Minutes Ago."
Student Rush Tickets Available! Students can purchase tickets for $28 with student ID, starting one hour prior to each performance (excluding the matinee performances). A maximum of two tickets can be purchased with a student ID.
Deal Alert: Get a free appetizer at Lieh's & Steigerwald (
map) before the show with the purchase of two alcoholic beverages or two dinner entrees. Not available on Sunday.
Cost: $25 - $65
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Metro Fitness Meet & Greet
at Maxwells
122 E. Genesee Street (map)
Friday, February 15, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come network and celebrate happy hour with hors d'oeuvres and prize opportunities at Maxwells!
Cost: Free and open to the public
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at Redhouse Arts Center
400 S. Salina Street (
map)
Friday, February 15, 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 16, 8:00 pm
Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day or just looking for a relaxing, romantic evening of smooth music, head to the Redhouse to see Karen Oberlin perform Randy Newman's songbook. Oberlin is a versatile singer whose clear tone and intense interpretations explore genres ranging from pop and jazz to vocalese and bop. Settling into the iconoclastic musical world of Randy Newman, she brings out his music about life and people with her own voice.
Cost: $25 - $50
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Winterfest Activities
Celebrate winter in Syracuse with these fun Winterfest activities! The ten-day event starts today and runs through February 24. Check below for a list of events happening this weekend, or click here to see the full schedule.
Ice Carving
Saturday, February 16 &
Sunday, February 17
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Watch as an ice artisan creates and unveils his ice sculptures on Water Street, next to the Clinton Square Ice Rink.
Culinary Cruise
Saturday, February 16, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
One of the highlights about Winterfest is the opportunity to sample some of the cuisine that Syracuse is known for. Downtown businesses including Cathy's Cookie Kitchen, Clinton Street Pub, Eleven Waters, Maxwells, The Mission, Peppino's Neapolitan, PressRoom Pub and The Sweet Praxis are participating in the Culinary Cruise component of the celebration this weekend, preparing appetizers, entrees and desserts. The winners in each category will be announced at 6:00 pm Saturday at PressRoom Pub.
Martini Mix-Off
Saturday, February 16, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sample creations from Clinton Street Pub, Eleven Waters, Empire Brewing Company, Maxwells, Modern Malt, The Penny, Peppinos Neapolitan, PressRoom Pub, Syracuse Suds Factor and Wild Will's Saloon.
Cosmopolitan Mix-Off
Saturday, February 16 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A handful of the restaurants and bars listed above are also participating in a Cosmopolitan Mix-Off. Try concoctions from Clinton Street Pub, Empire Brewing Company, Modern Malt, The Penny, and PressRoom Pub. Winners will be announced at The PressRoom Pub.
Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, February 17 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Chili Cook-Off, a signature event of Winterfest, is reinvented as a walking tour through Downtown Syracuse. On Sunday, patrons are encouraged to purchase a ticket for $5 at any of the participating establishments to sample selections and vote for their favorite. Clinton Street Pub, Defi Cuisine, Funk 'n Waffles, Maxwells, Modern Malt, Otro Cinco, PressRoom Pub, Shaughnessy's Irish Pub, Syracuse Suds Factory, Wild Will's Saloon and Wolff's Biergarten are all cooking up chili for you to try!
Beer Stroll
Sunday, February 17, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sample New York State brews at Empire Brewing Company, the PressRoom Pub, Shaughnessy's Irish Pub and Syracuse Suds Factory. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at any participating bar or at the GoMini unit in Clinton Square on Sunday.
Cornhole Tournament
Sunday, February 17, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, registration begins at 11:00 am
For $80, teams of two can enter into the Cornhole Tournament and get access to an open bar at Maxwells. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.
Winterfest Express Shuttle
If you want to take part in the action, but don't want to walk in the snow, hop on the Winterfest Express to all of your Winterfest events! A marked Centro bus will provide continuous shuttling between the major event venues from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm each weekend.
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Puppy Brunch
at Wildflowers Armory
225 W. Jefferson Street (
map)
Saturday, February 16, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Meet, greet and pet adoptable dogs and puppies while enjoying brunch and adult beverages! Proceeds will benefit Recycle-A-Bull Bully Breed Rescue Inc.
Cost: $10 suggested donation (includes one beverage)
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Syracuse Crunch
at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena
515 Montgomery Street (
map)
Saturday, February 16, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 20, 7:00 pm
The Syracuse Crunch take on the Rochester Americans this Saturday, and then meet Laval Rocket Wednesday in professional hockey action! The puck drops at 7:00 pm.
Cost: $16 - $20
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Symphoria: Enigma Variations
at the Oncenter Civic Center
421 Montgomery Street (
map)
Saturday, February 16, 7:30 pm
Cellist Julie Albers performs one of the most popular Cello Concertos of the 18th Century, Haydn's sun-drenched Concerto No. 2 in D. The concert will also feature breakout works by two of England's most successful 20th-century composers. The concert begins with the "Four Sea Interludes" from Benjamin Britten's opera Peter Grimes, and will close with the more genial Enigma Variations.
The Bond, Schoeneck & King Pre-Concert Talk will be held in the Banner Room on the lower level of the Civic Center, beginning at 6:30 pm.
Cost: $20-$88; $5/student; 18 and under free
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All You Need Is Love: A Cabaret
at CNY Jazz Central
441 E. Washington Street (
map)
Saturday, February 16, 8:00 pm
Join Bob Brown, Cathleen O'Brien Brown, Richard Koons and Ceara Windhausen for a special Valentine's Day cabaret directed by Barry Blumenthal. The show explores the many facets of relationships, including the "roulette wheel" singalong and Musical MadLibs.
Cost: $20
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Solvay Bank Business After Hours Reception
at Solvay Bank
109 S. Warren Street (
map)
Wednesday, February 27, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
RSVP by Tuesday, February 19
Come welcome Solvay Bank's new branch manager, Nick Carfagno, and network with other business professionals.
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Live Music Events
Taken: 80s & 90s Cover Band
Friday, February 15, 9:00 pm
Cost: Free admission
Brutal by Design All Star Super Jam Part 2
Tuesday, February 19, 9:00 pm
at Funk 'n Waffles (
map)
Cost: $5 (Ages 18+)
Open Mic Night with Jess Novak & Audrey Zaccarya
Tuesday, February 19, 9:00 pm
Cost: Free admission
Jazz at the Cavalier
Wednesday, February 20, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, Cavalier Room (map)
Valdaniel Live
Wednesday, February 20, 9:00 pm
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Trivia Nights
Throughout Downtown Syracuse
Mondays at Wolff's Biergarten (map)
7:00 pm
Free to play; $30 gift card for the winning team, $20 gift card for the 2nd place team
Tuesdays at the PressRoom Pub (map)
7:00 pm
Free to play. The PressRoom Pub offers half-price pizza and half-price wings to participating trivia teams.
Tuesdays at Clinton Street Pub (map)
7:00 pm
Free to play; win free drinks and gift cards.
Tuesdays at The Evergreen (map)
8:00 pm
Free to play; the winning team will receive a $50 gift card.
Thursdays at Maxwells (map)
7:00 pm
Free to play; winning team will win prizes
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Fun at Central Library
at Central Library
447 S. Salina Street (
map)
3D Design: Unique Dungeons & Dragons Characters
Wednesday, February 20, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 1st floor MakerSpace
Create your own Dungeons & Dragons character from scratch with Desktop Hero web-based
software. Completed figurines will be printed on the MakerSpace's Ultimaker 2 +
3D printers.
DIY Rock Painting
Thursday, February 21, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 1st floor MakerSpace
Paint colorful designs that will brighten your home. Bring your own stones, or use the ones provided (while supplies last). All paint supplies are provided.
Click here to see the complete list of events happening at Central Library.
Cost: Free
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2019 Wedding & Bridal Expo
at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown (
map)
Sunday, February 24, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: Free admission
Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressive Tour
at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena (
map)
Thursday, March 14, 7:00 pm
Cost: $46 - $150
St. Patrick's Day Party
Saturday, March 16, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: Free admission
The Landmark Golden Ball Classic
at the Landmark Theatre (map)
Thursday, March 21, 5:30 pm
Cost: $50/person or $175/foursome
CNY Corporate Games
at the Downtown YMCA (
map)
March - September
Cost: $500/event/team
Contact Jen Kaljeskie at 315-474-6851 x346 for more information and to register
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Downtown Dining Weeks Starts in Four Days!
Get your first look at the menus!
Downtown Dining Weeks, presented by Visions Federal Credit Union and the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. begins Monday, February 18! Our team has posted the first round of menus to our website (the link is provided below!). Additional menus will be added as the restaurants share them with us, so check back often!
The once-a-year deals feature three dinner courses at participating restaurants for $30 or less, as well as three lunch courses for $10 or less.
Three Things to Know About Dining Weeks:
Sleep Over Package: Four Downtown Syracuse hotels will continue to offer discounted rates as part of the Downtown Dining Weeks Sleep Over Package. When guests show their Dining Weeks receipts at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott at Armory Square and the Residence Inn by Marriott at Armory Square, they'll receive $25 off their room-rates.
Help Feed Food Bank of Central New York: Help the Food Bank of Central New York stock food pantries and feed the hungry in our community by taking home the gift envelope you receive during Downtown Dining Weeks and mailing a donation to the Food Bank. Just $1 can provide three meals for an individual in need, and $10 provides up to 30 meals for a family in need. In addition, Syracuse Parking Services will offer discounted $5 parking (Sunday through Thursday) at the Atrium Garage, Clinton Street Garage, and the surface lots at Fayette and Clinton and at Fayette and Walton Streets to those who bring a non-perishable food item(s) for the Food Bank.
Spot the Chef's Hat and Win!
Each restaurant will have a chef's hat placed somewhere visible in the dining area(s). Diners are encouraged to spot the chef's hat, take a picture of it, and email the picture - or a thorough description of its location- to [email protected], explaining where and in what restaurant they saw it. All correct guesses will be entered into multiple drawings for gift cards/gift certificates. Winners will be notified through email.
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Glazed & Confused is cooking up a different flavor of filled donuts every Friday. This Friday (tomorrow), pick up "The Inside Job," a yeast donut filled with cannoli cream, topped with chocolate glaze, chocolate chips and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Check Glazed & Confused's Facebook page to see the featured filled donut flavor that week.
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Salt City Market & Food Hall Planning Fall 2020 Opening
Ground breaking planned for early summer
Though its groundbreaking is planned for later this spring, Salt City Market is already looking for food vendors. Entrepreneurs who are interested should click here and scroll down to learn about opportunities to sell their food on the ground floor of a five-story building that will occupy what's now a parking lot at the corner of South Clinton, South Salina and Onondaga Streets in Downtown Syracuse. The ground floor will also feature a grocery store component, cafe, bar and more!
As construction is underway, Salt City Market is conducting interviews and auditions. Selected food vendors will be able to receive training and design, as well as test, source and scale recipes in a production kitchen. They may be able to participate in a pop-up market beginning as early as this spring, and cook for upwards of 500 guests at large events planned in the coming months.
The second floor of the building will be offices for the Allyn Family Foundation and other not-for-profits. The top three floors will be home to 37 mixed income apartments, ranging from low income to market-rate.
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Lake Effect Applications Launches New New Game in Apple's iTunes App Store
Introducing "Trigger First: Global Operations Assault Team (G.O.A.T)"
Lake Effect Applications, headquartered in the Tech Garden in Downtown Syracuse, has launched a new game through Apple's iTunes App Store. The game is the product of six years of hard work by 15 software engineers and artists.
The game is free to download and play. Though it's only available for iPhones at the moment, Lake Effect built the game to be compatible with other devices. The game is "device agnostic," which means that it can be ported over to play on Android phones, PCs and gaming consoles without major adaptions. Lake Effect hopes to make money through "microtransactions" where players are able to purchase vanity items including weapons or uniforms, and in-game advertising.
Lake Effect was founded in 2010 by John Spatola, who spent three years working on radar for Lockheed Martin's Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). Lake Effect saw success with "Trigger First" in 2012. That game has been downloaded 23 million times! The new game is similar in that it allows users to play the role of a solider in an assault team, but also has a unique perspective as it blends elements of first person and third person views. While the player is able to view the game through the eyes of their character, the camera is also positioned in such a way that allows the player to see their character's movements and weapons as well.
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Apollo 50th Next Giant Leap Challenge at the MOST
Nationwide challenge for students in grades five through 12
This July marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! To celebrate Neil Armstrong's "one small step" and to prepare students for a "giant leap for mankind," the MOST is hosting the New York State component of the national Apollo 50th Next Giant Leap (ANGLeS) Challenge on Saturday, July 20.
This nationwide challenge provides an opportunity for students in grades five through 12 to replicate the lunar landing using a drone and pre-programmed LEGO robot. The winning team of the New York State challenge will receive a tour of the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on August 7-9.
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