ENJOY NATURE with WINTER ACTIVITIES & OUTINGS - Syracuse Winterfest
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ENJOY NATURE with WINTER ACTIVITIES & OUTINGS ICE SKATING: Clinton Square - The rink is an open-air facility and will be open through March 13th, weather permitting, please call 315-423-0129. The rink has warming room facilities. Skate rental is available for a $3 fee. All youth 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All children under 18 not allowed after dark without paerntal supervision. Please have photo ID available. Family Night Spe- cial: Mon. - Thurs. (except school vacations) 4pm - 8pm; $15 admission, includes skate rentals. Lunch Time Skate Mon. - Fri. 11am - 1:30pm: $1.50 admission, $2.50 admission and skate rental. Hours of operation: Mon. - Thurs.: 11am - 8pm; Fri. & School Breaks: 11am - 8:30pm; Sat. 10am - 8:30pm; Sun.: 10am - 8pm. Admission: $3, $2 for 12 and younger and seniors (55+). Skate rental $3. Group rates available by calling 315-423-0129. Sunnycrest Rink - 698 Robinson Street, Syracuse. The skating rink is an indoor facility open through March 31st. Open Skate Hours: Mon. & Tues. 12pm - 4:30pm; Wed. 12pm - 5:30pm and 7:15pm - 9:30pm; Thurs. 12pm - 4:30pm; Fri. 12pm - 4:30pm and 7:15pm - 10pm; Sat. 1:45pm - 10pm; Sun. 1:30pm -5:30pm. Please call 315-473-4696 in advance to confirm hours as there are many hockey & broomball tournaments throughout the season that may interfere with open skate hours. Hours subject to change. Skating admission: $3, $2 for 12 and younger & seniors (55+). Skate rental: $3. Lunch Special (Mon. - Fri., excluding Wed.) until 4pm: $4 admission includes skate rental & free hot chocolate. Wed: Free admis- sion. Senior Skate (55+): Thurs. 9am - 11:45am, $2 includes admission, skate rental and free coffee or hot chocolate. SNOWSHOEING: Beaver Lake Nature Center - 8477 E. Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville. Enjoy 3 separate trails - Northern Exposure (1.4 miles) & Southern Exposure (2.2 miles.); while the Southern has more hilly spots, the Northern offers a flatter trail and both go through open fields and wooded areas, & Pine Meadow Trail (0.5 miles). Snowshoe rentals are $5 per hour; rentals 9am-3:30pm, must be returned by 4pm. Trails open from 7:30am - 5pm. Nature Center admission is $5 per vehicle. Try Snowshoeing: clinic offered every Sat. & Sun. at 12:30pm in January & February. Clinic includes instruction & a short snowshoe hike. Folks with little or no snowshoe experience will especially enjoy this one-hour introduction for $5 per person. Registration is required beginning at 8am on the day of the clinic, call 315-638-2519. If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, the nature center will hold an indoor program "Wildlife in Winter: Tracks and Signs" at 1pm. Program Fee: $5 per person, includes snowshoe rentals plus regular park admission fee. Highland Forest - 1254 Highland Forest Rd., Fabius. All levels of snowshoers are offered 6 trails of varying lengths: .5 miles to 8.7 miles. Park maps are avail- able at Skyline Lodge. Open Daily: March - November: Dawn - Dusk, December - February: 8:30am - 4:30pm. Rentals are available from 9am - 3pm daily, snow
conditions permitting. All equipment must be returned by 4pm. Snowshoes: $10 Adult all day; $5 Child (15 & under) all day. Admission:$3 per person: $25 annual pass (for hiking & snowshoeing) Onondaga Lake Park - 106 Lake Dr., Liverpool. November - March: 10am-5pm. Enjoy Cross Country Skiing on the Shoreline Trails, at the Long Branch Loop, or the West Shore Trail. Bring your own equipment. Info: (315)453-6712. Sunnycrest Park - Hickok Ave. at Caleb, Syracuse. More than 2.5 miles of groomed trails, bringing shoeshoers along a loop that includes Sunnycrest golf course and some wooded areas. Trails start at the Sunnycrest Ski Lodge. Parking is available at the Ski Lodge and Ice Rink. Trails available December to March, as snow conditions permit. Trail Hours: open 7 days a week dawn to dusk, weather permitting. Lodge Hours: Sat. & Sun. 10am - 4pm For information or to verify Ski Lodge is open call 315-473-2674. Green Lakes State Park - 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville. Call to check trail conditions. Snowshoe rentals at the park office are only $2/hr or $10/day. Hours: 8am-4pm. Info: (315)637-6111 or nysparks.com CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: Highland Forest - 1254 Highland Forest Rd., Fabius. Daily, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Fea- tures 40 miles of trails, 20 of which are groomed and track set for all ability lev- els, and 3 skate ski loops. There are cut-offs at each trail if you want to decrease the distance. Park maps available at Skyline Lodge which also serves food & drink on weekends and a volunteer Nordic Ski Patrol monitors the beautiful snow covered trails. Trail Use: Ski Day Pass - $10; $5 child (15 & under) Ski Sea- son Pass: $30; $20 child (15 & under). Rental Shop open daily, snow conditions permitting. Rentals available from 9am - 3pm, all equipment must be returned by 4pm. Skis, Boots & Poles package - $15 Adult all day; $10 child (15 & under) all day; Individual Items (Skis, Boots & Poles) $7 per item. Call 315-683-5550 or visit the park office at Skyline Lodge. Beaver Lake Nature Center - 8477 E. Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville. Offers 7 miles of ski trails; all trails rated easy except Three Meadows Trail which is rated moderate. Trails are one-way on weekends. Please note: Beaver Lake does not rent skis, you need to bring your own. Cross-Country Ski Lessons are available by appointment only. Nature Center's trails open 7:30am - 5pm. Admission: $5 per vehicle. For info: 315-638-2519. Onondaga Lake Park - 106 Lake Dr., Liverpool. 315-453-6712. November - March: 10am-5pm. Enjoy Cross Country Skiing on the Shoreline Trails, at the Long Branch Loop, or the West Shore Trail. Bring your own equipment. Oneida Shores Park - 9400 Bartell Rd., Brewerton. Enjoy Cross Country Skiing on the McKinley Ridge Trail, approximately 3/4 mile long, marked with yellow diamond trail markers, and traveling around the ridge between the Cicero Swamp and the McKinley Reserved Area. It is a beginner level trail, with only two small inclines to navigate. Trail access is from the parking lot at the West McKinley Shelter parking lot. Free admission. Hours mid-Oct. - March: Sunrise - Sunset.
Info: 315-676-7366. Sunnycrest Park - Hickok Ave. at Caleb, Syracuse. Did you know that Sunnycrest Park is home to more than 2.5 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails? When enough snow blankets the park, the trails bring skiers along a loop that includes Sunnycrest golf course and some wooded areas. Trails are maintained by the City of Syracuse Parks Dept. Trails start at the Sunnycrest Ski Lodge (Hickok Ave. entrance). Parking is available at the Ski Lodge and Ice Rink. Skiing is available December to March, snow conditions permitting. Free learn-to-ski clinics 11:30am on Sundays. Trail Hours: Trails open 7 days a week dawn to dusk, weather and conditions permitting. Ski Lodge Hours: Sat. & Sun. 10am - 4pm, when snow con- ditions permit. February School Break: Mon. - Fri. 10am - 3pm. For information or to verify Ski Lodge is open call (315)473-2674. Four Seasons Ski Center - 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Introduction les- sons avalible Thurs. & Sat. by appoitment only. Rentals for skis, boots, poles & snowshoes available & also for use in other surrounding areas (Green Lakes State Park, Beaver Lake, Highland Forest). Rental deposit required with rental fee. Call for hours of operation and conditions: (315)637-9023 or visit website www. fourseasonsgolfandski.com SLEDDING and TOBOGGANING: Highland Forest - 1254 Highland Forest Rd., Fabius. Daily, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Use the 300' long slope of Skyline Hill; please note the hill is unsupervised. Long Branch Park - Liverpool. (315) 453-6712. Located just north of Onondaga Lake Park, the 100' sledding hill is open daily 10am-5pm, conditions permitting. Note: sledding hill is not supervised. Syracuse City Parks - Only plastic sleds or inner tubes; no metal or wooden sleds, skis, toboggans, boards allowed, Daylight hours 10am - 4pm when sign in- dicates hills are open. Sunnycrest Park - Hickok Ave. at Caleb, Syracuse. smaller hill designed for families with young children. Burnet Park - Burnet Park Drive, Syracuse. Bigger hill for older sledders Stone Quarry Hill Art Park - Cazenovia. A massive slope for sledders of all ages. Town Of Van Buren Park - The hill in Baldwinsville is open daily to the public. Strawberry Hill - Sullivan Park, 707 Legion Drive, Chittenango. SNOWBOARDING, TUBING and ALPINE SKIING: Four Seasons Ski Center - 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. A variety of packag- es and passes available. Skiing and Snowboarding Camps also available. Private Lessons also available. For hours and conditions call (315)637-9023 or visit web- site www.fourseasonsgolfandski.com SKATEBOARDING: Onondaga Lake Skatepark - 107 Lake Drive, Liverpool. The 16,900-sq. ft park is concrete and is open to inline skates, skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes. Come and test your skills on its features like the 8ft. deep Liberty Bowl, 7 Stair
Gap, 4.5 ft. high Ledge, or 3.5 ft. high volcano. There are also quarter pipes, grind
rails,spines, hips and gaps to challenge every skater or biker. The facility is open
for anyone older than age 5. Helmets must be worn & protective gear recommend-
ed. Use of Park is at your own risk. Nov. 1 - March 31(off-season) hours:12pm -
4pm; Free admission. Info: 315-453-6712.
WILDLIFE VIEWING:
Rosamond Gifford Zoo - 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Daily 10am - 4:30pm.
Founded in 1914, the zoo is among the top 10% of zoos in this country as an
accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo is open
year round and is home to more than 700 animals of all shapes & sizes. Celebrate
"Snow Leopard Days" throughout February! Winter is a fantastic time to view
the animals where all of the outside exhibits feature animals that were chosen
for their ability to adapt to the region's climate. For guests who prefer warmer
temperatures, 60% of the exhibits are indoors, making the zoo a great destination
even on cold and snowy days. "Snow Leopard Days" admission: $5 Adults(18-61),
$2.50 Seniors (62+), $2 Youth (3-17), Free ages 2 & younger. Veterans & Active
Military: Free with valid ID, Onondaga County FAVOR card, discharge papers or
another form of official military ID (also applies to immediate family members).
Group rates available. Info: 315-435-8511 or www.rosamundgiffordzoo.org
Museum and Art Events during Winterfest
THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MOST*) - 500 South Franklin
St., Open: Wed. - Sun. 10am - 4pm. Also Mon. and Tues. during school break
weeks. Check website calendar for many special programs during school break
week. New and return visitors will delight in the Climbing Wall, Earth Science
Discovery Cave, Energy: Powering Our Future, Flight & Space, Ham Radio, Hubble
Space Telescope, Life Sciences, Link Flight Trainer, Make & Build, Rothschild
Apothecary Shop, Space Dock & Gallery, Science Playhouse, Technotown, and
Toothpick World. Admission is free for members, non-members: $12 per adult,
$10 per child ages 2-11 & seniors 65+. The MOST's "Be the Scientist" program
enables hildren to learn, engage and explore the activities of a different type of
scientist on the last Saturday of each month; participants receive an Explorer Card
to track progress through the program's three steps: Learn, Engage, Explore; earn
a card punch each month & win a mystery prize after 12 completed months! On
weekends, the Silverman Planetarium features "Zoo in the Sky" at 11:15am (for
children under 8 yrs.), "The Big Dipper Across Cultures " at 1:15pm and "Orion's
Nightly Journey " at 3:15pm (for ages 8+): this show changes seasonally so be
sure to check it out year-round. For IMAX movies ("Pandas: Wild at Heart", "Hub-
ble", "Dolphins" (ending Feb. 14), & "Coral Reef"(ending Feb. 15) show times call
473-IMAX; for museum information call 315-425-9068 or check www.most.org
ERIE CANAL MUSEUM - Heritage Area Visitor's Center, 318 Erie Blvd. East at Montgomery St., Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 10am - 3pm. Guided tours available by appointment. Admission to the Museum is by donation; $5 suggested. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the 1850 National Reg- ister Weighlock Building, the last remaining structure of its kind, and to telling the incredible adventure story of the Erie Canal. Come aboard a full size replica canal boat. Explore life in a canal town. Experience a part of history that played an imperative role in the growth and development of the United States. Permenant Exhibits: The Erie Canal Made New York, Weighlock Building Exhibits, Weigh Chamber, Canal Town Life, Children's Area, Murals, and Locktender's Garden. Temporary Exhibit: "Hybrid Vigor: The History & Science of Mules" - Images, orig- inal artifacts, and scientific and historical information about mules, the animals that pulled most of the barges on New York State's canals during the 19th and very early 20th centuries. Info: 315-471-0593 or www.eriecanalmuseum.org EVERSON MUSEUM of Art - 401 Harrison St., Gallery Hours: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, Sun., Wed. & Fri., Noon - 5pm; Thurs. Noon - 8pm; Sat., 10am - 5pm. General admission is $8 per person, $6 seniors (65+) & students, Free 12 & under and military with ID. Pay-What-You-Wish Admission: Every Wednesday The museum seeks to inspire, educate & enrich, integrating art into people's lives through direct encounters with its collections and exhibitions. PERMANENT COLLECTION: Primarily focuses on American modern and contemporary art and encompasses approximately 11,000 works, including paintings, ceramics, sculp- ture, videos, photographs, works on paper, and decorative arts. Core collections include ceramics and video art. TEMPORARY EXHIBITS THROUGHOUT FEBRU- ARY: "(Re) Generation: Women Artists After 60"; "Thomas Spoerndle: Polyrhythmic Landscape", "Elliott Katz" - commissioned site-specific installations for the spaces that architect I.M. Pei designed as planters; "Recent Acquisitions, 2015-2018" - These works represent the Everson's long-standing commitment to collecting and exhibiting the best of modern and contemporary art; "Socially Gifted: 75 Years of Gifts from the Social Art Club"; "From the Archives | Video in America"; "Key Figures: Representational Ceramics 1932-1972"; "Suzanne Anker: 1.5o Celsius"; "Frank Gillette: Excavations and Banquets". Also available: Youth art classes, the Children's Interactive Gallery, and Museum Cafe: Open daily Noon - 2:30pm. Info: www.everson.org or 315-474 6064 ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Research Center (OHA) - 321 Mont- gomery St., Syracuse. Hours: Wed. - Fri. 10am - 4pm, Sat. - Sun. 11am - 4pm., Closed Mon. & Tues.; suggested $3 donation for non-members. The OHA is dedicated to collecting artifacts and information that document and perpetuate our community's heritage. Engaging photos, paintings, maps and rare artifacts provide a fascinating exploration through 300 years of history. OHA exhibits can be found around downtown Syracuse and across Onondaga County. From the War Memorial to branches in the Onondaga County Library system, OHA brings our history to
you. Temporary Exhibit: STROLLING DOWN SALINA STREET: 1940-1980: So many Central New Yorkers have fond memories of coming to Syracuse and taking in the shops, the sights, and the sounds of Salina Street, the heart of Downtown. This exhibit re-creates Salina Street in our large first-floor gallery, using photographs and artifacts from the many shops, so that visitors to our downtown museum can "stroll" down the grand old street once again. PERMANENT EXHIBITS: Freedom Bound: Syracuse & the Underground Railroad and Syracuse China: Fired Forms of the American Experience.,From Laying The Foundation To Forging Ahead: Jewish Contributions To Syracuse & Onondaga County. The most extensive is Onondaga County: The Heart of New York which consists of five major theme areas: Birth of a County, Power of the People, Crossroads of New York, Architecturally Speaking, & Making A Living. As visitors leave the exhibit a final panel, Writing the Next Chapter reminds visitors that history is on-going and is created every day. Richard and Carolyn Wright Research Center Hours: Wed. - Fri. 10am - 2pm, Sat 11am - 3:30pm, Closed Sun. - Tues. Info: www.cnyhistory.org or 315-428-1864. ARTRAGE GALLERY - 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse. Wed. - Fri. 2pm - 7pm, Sat. Noon - 4pm. The ArtRage vision for change is one that creates a community of open-minded, tolerant individuals with an appreciation for the inclusion of art in everyday life, offering the community an experience that encourages the break- down of boundaries so that people can see themselves in the work and then in one another. Art can be the seed of a movement for cultural & social change. Current Exhibit- KOKOM LENA OF THE FIRST NATION ALGONQUIN: The Photo- graphs of Michael Greenlar. Syracuse photographer Michael Greenlar documented four generations of Algonquins in the bush of Quebec, Canada for almost 20 years. The work focuses on the matriarch Lena Nottaway and the knowledge she passed on through her 15 children. Lena taught Kokomville how to utilize every element of the environment to become a self-sustaining community. The series is a testament to the cultural survival of the Algonquin people of Barrier Lake, La Verendrye Park, Quebec, Canada. Despite broken treaties and clear-cut logging, these First Nation people continue to use the land as their traditions dictate. Do- nations kindly accepted. Info: (315)218-5711 or www.artragegallery.org SUArt GALLERIES - Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University Campus; Tue. - Sun. 11am - 4:30pm, Thurs. 11am - 8pm, Closed Mondays. CURRENT EXHIBI- TIONS: "Seeing the Light of Day, Selections by the Registrar", "A Stirring Song Sung Heroic African Americans from Slavery to Freedom, 1619 to 1865", "Dox Thrash, Black Life, and the Carborundum Mezzotint". Info: www.suart.syr.edu ANN FELTON MULTICULTURAL CENTER - Onondaga Community College Campus. Mon. - Thurs. 11am - 4pm. Gallery located on the lower level of Storer Auditorium adjacent to Ferrante Hall. A venue for local, regional & national art, the gallery promotes the work of a diversity of peoples, media, & expressions and serves as a learning environment supporting the college's educational mission as
well as the culture of the community at large. Info: 315-498-ARTS (2787) or www.
sunyocc.edu
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Library Events during Winterfest
ONONDAGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY - Located in the Galleries of Syracuse,
447 South Salina Street Info: 315-435-1800 or visit www.onlib.org
All of February:
Betts Branch, The Cabin Fever Quilt Show - Each February for 35 years Betts
Branch has displayed a variety of quilts, large and small, throughout the library.
There was no show in 2018, due to recent renovations, but now it returns! Step in,
check out our remodeled library, and experience the enduring craft of quilting.
Hazard Branch, Black History Month Fact Find. Grab our list of questions about
historical & famous African Americans and a pencil then search our Children's
Corner to find the answer to each question on a red heart. Answered all the ques-
tions, hand your sheet with your name on it to a staff member & pick a prize from
our treasure chest! Participate each week with new questions. For ages 5-12.
Hazard Branch, Weekly Brain Teasers. Stop in each week to get the newest brain
teaser and the answers to the previous week's puzzle. Doing brain teasers and
learning new subjects is an important part of keeping your brain healthy.
Hazard Branch, Paint by Sticker. Stop in to fill-in a few pieces on the paint by
sticker artwork. When completed we will display the artwork in the adult area.
Betts Branch, Blind Date with a Book. Don't judge a book by its cover! Stop in
anytime this week to choose a wrapped book. You won't know what book it is until
you check it out and unwrap it. After you've read it, let us know if you liked it.
Thursday, February 14th:
Betts Branch, All day; Maker Pop-Up: DIY Valentines. Stop in anytime to create
your own valentines to give to friends and family.
Central Library, 1:15pm - 3pm; Conversation Group for English Language Learn-
ers. Offered for those who wish to practice their English speaking and listening
skills. Adults who wish to join a class should call (315) 435-1835 for details.
Petit Branch, 3:30pm - 5pm; Teen Writing & Drawing Group. We will dabble in
Black-Out Poetry, illustration exercises, writing/drawing in response to a prompt
and play writing and drawing games. Sharing is encouraged but never required,
but offers constructive feedback. We will have snacks and coloring pages!
Beauchamp Branch, 5pm - 6pm; Valentine's Day Cards. Make a special card for
your sweetheart. Materials are provided. All welcome!
Hazard Branch, 6pm - 7pm; Get Crafty. Join us for a fun simple craft. This month
we will be making Washi Tape Bookmarks. Materials will be provided. Registra-
tion required. Sessions limited to 10 people.
Friday, February 15th: Petit Branch, All Day through Monday, Feb. 18th; Great Backyard Bird Count 2019! Stop by to count birds any time during regular hours. Count sheets provided. Participate in the citizen science project run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology & the National Audubon Society. All data collected by citizen scientists all over the world, will be compiled in real time on eBird, where you can explore the results, learn about birds, and get a taste of how fun and exciting science can be! Hazard Branch, 4pm - 5pm; Manga Mania Book Club. For this meeting, we will be reading Shaman Warrior Vol. 1 by Joong-Ki Park. Shaman Warrior is available for free online through HooplaDigital.com - all you need is your library card! Come to discuss this book, other manga, and have snacks! For ages 12-18. Saturday, February 16th: Central Library, All day; Make Felt Flowers. Help us grow our garden in KidSpace by making felt flowers. Ages 6 and up. No registration. Hazard Branch, 10;30am - 11:30am; A Stitch n Time. Do you like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch or do needlepoint? Bring your project & supplies and join us for a cup of tea while sharing ideas, tips and tricks in a casual & friendly environment. Beauchamp Branch, 11am - 2pm; The Syracuse Idol Competition. Final selection by audience. Grand Finale: Saturday, Feb. 23. Host: Brenda Lee Jones. Judges: Carla Sheppard, Michelle Parks, Gary Carter, and a Surprise Guest. Categories: Singing, dancing, magicians, acting, martial arts, playing an instrument, or other activities to showcase skills. Join us in the Search for a Syracuse Superstar where a panel of judges will critique the contestants' performances. The winner will be selected by the audience! Consolation prizes also awarded! Please call library at (315)435-3395 or Ms. Jones (315)640-5777 for info & sign up. Hazard Branch, 2pm - 3pm; Stop-Motion Videos. Grab an iPad and let your cre- ativity flow as we make our own stop-motion videos. Snacks & beverages provid- ed. For ages 12-18. Betts Branch, 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Saturday Matinee: "How to Make An American Quilt". Join us in celebration of Betts' long-running quilt show at this screening of How to Make an American Quilt. Rated PG-13 (Common Sense Media says ages 14 and up). Call the library for further details: 315-435-1940. Beauchamp Branch, 3pm - 4:30pm; Enactment of Frederick Douglas and Hugh Masekela. The character, speech, action, and gestures of Frederick Douglas and Hugh Masekela will be dramatically presented by Pan African Community of Cen- tral New York(PACCNY)-Youth and Syracuse University students. Paine Branch, 3pm - 4pm; Teen and Tween Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book Club. Come to enjoy monthly talks with fellow Fantasy and Sci-Fi lovers! This month's title is: "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau. Tuesday, February 19th: Hazard Branch, All week through Friday; Break Week Raffle. Stop in any time during break week to earn raffle tickets for reading, solving puzzles, attending
events, doing crafts, etc. to use to enter to win a Winter Wonderland prize bas- ket! Stop by the library for more details and to pick up your activity packet: two different packets and prizes, one for ages 5-11 & one for ages 12-18. Winners announced on Friday, Feb. 22 during our Game On! program at 2:30pm. Hazard Branch, All week; Stick n Stack. Build anything you can imagine with these cool magnetic tiles. Paine Branch, All week 10am - 1 hour before closing; Creative Build: Cat Play- houses. We will design and construct cat-friendly spaces using recycled boxes. Participants will leave with their own playhouse. If you don't own a cat, come and build one anyway, we will donate your creation to the Cat Coalition of CNY. Petit Branch, All week; Celebrate Black History Month by creating your own Free- dom Quilt using triangles & squares and learn how quilts were used. Betts Branch, 10am - 11am; Book Discussion. "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah. This is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist; and the story of that young man's relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother- a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life. Petit Branch, 10:30am - 11am; Read, Sing and Play: Story Time. Combined toddler and preschool story hour for ages 11/2 - 5 and their families or caregivers. Includes stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. We ask that daycare centers, nursery schools, preschools, and pre-kindergarten programs please make an appointment for a special story time. Central Library, 11am - 12:45pm; TOEFL STUDY at the Library. Focusing on speaking, vocabulary and writing skills. Register at (315)435-1835. Central Library, 1pm - 3pm; Basic Computer Instruction. Basic one-on-one com- puter instruction offered on a walk-in basis for the following topics: How to write a resume or cover letter, create a word processing document, set up a web e-mail account or search the internet. Sessions may include a short instructional video on the topic and/or brief, practical application assistance. For adults. Central Library, 1:15pm - 3pm; Conversation Group for English Language Learn- ers. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. Beauchamp Branch, 2pm - 4pm; Movie: "A Wrinkle in Time". After the disap- pearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Hazard Branch, 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Bird Feeders. Keep beautiful birds visiting your yard all winter long with a bird feeder. We will be making two different types of bird feeders that you can bring home and hang in your yard. For ages 5-12. Petit Branch, 2:30pm - 3:30pm; BubbleMania with Doug Rougeux. Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Doug will be presenting The Story of Bubba, Betty and Baby Bubble Buffy. You'll also see vivid demos of bubble "Pop Art" and big, big bub- bles choreographed to Big Band Swing. Paine Branch, 3pm - 5pm; Teen Interactive Movie: "Mean Girls". Come enjoy
Mean Girls like never before with fun games and treats! Beauchamp Branch, 4pm - 5pm; Writers-African American Writers & Poets. Beauchamp Branch, 6pm - 7:15pm; Poetry Performance and Workshop. Host: Duane Reese. This is a family-friendly event. Youth and adults can attend. Wednesday, February 20th: Beauchamp Branch, 10am - 11am; Letters and Writing. Learn about and sing about ABC's! We will also recite poems! Crafts- Practice writing your name! Central Library, 10:30am -11am; Read, Sing, Play! Storytime. Share the joy of books with your children. Read, Sing and Play with them so they will be ready to read. No registration required, all ages welcome. Located in Kidspace on Level 2. White Branch, 2pm -3pm; Kids Create: Playdough. Playing with play-dough strengthens hand and finger muscles, while squishing, squashing, mixing, and mashing is not just fun, it offers opportunities for experimentation and observa- tion. Pick up a copy of our recipe to take home. For kids of all ages. Central Library, 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Boondoggle with Miss Anne. It's not just for summer camp. Learn how to weave lanyards and more. Ages 6+ Hazard Branch, 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Baltimore Woods: Snowflake Bently. Wilson Bentley is credited with discovering the fact that no two snowflakes are alike. See Bentley's photographs and discover the different shapes and symmetry that make each snowflake unique! Then make snowflake collecting apparatuses. Ages 5-12. Betts Branch, 2:30pm - 4pm; Table Top Games. Come in anytime to play different board games with your friends. Ages 18 and younger. Thursday, February 21st: Central Library, 9am - 11am; TASC Help. Reading and Math help for students studying for the TASC Exam. Call Amy Thorna at (315)435-1835 to register. Central Library, 1:15pm - 3pm; Conversation Group for English Language Learn- ers. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. Beauchamp Branch, 2pm - 3:30pm; Movie: "Ballerina's Tale" A rare, behind-the- scenes look at the struggles & triumphs in the career of Misty Copeland, the 1st African-American named principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre. White Branch, 2pm - 3pm; STEM Creations: Osmo Computer Kits & Cubelets. Learn computer programming in a fun way by playing games on the IPad. Play around with basic robotics with the Cubelets. See what your robot can do! Hazard Branch, 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Winter Wonderland. Join us for an afternoon of winter fun! Try out indoor ice skating or a snowball fight. We will also be making snow dough and snowmen mobiles. For ages 5-12. Central Library, 2;30pm - 3:30pm; Build a Mars Rover @ KidSpace. The next big US space mission will be landing people on Mars. Let's get ready for it by build- ing Mars rovers of our own. Ages 6 and up. No registration. Central Library, 2:30pm - 5pm; TCG Player @ in the Community Room. Whether you love trading card games or are just learning to play, this program is for you! Join TCG Player for an afternoon of gaming fun. Ages 12-18.
Petit Branch, 3:30pm - 5pm; Game Day. We want every Thursday here to have something fun for Teens & Tweens. Come & enjoy our selection of board games, including Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, Connect-4 and Candyland. Hazard Branch, 5pm - 6pm; XBox in the Evening. Join us for an evening of gam- ing on our XBox One! Snacks and beverages will be provided. For ages 12-18. Beauchamp Branch, 5pm - 6:30pm; Black History Button Making. Celebrate Black History month by making wearable buttons featuring pictures and quotes from historical and modern figures of Black History. Walk-ins are welcome! For teens and adults. Hazard Branch, 6pm - 7pm; Mystery and More Book Discussion. If you enjoy reading any type of mystery and want to share thoughts about books you've read, his group offers an opportunity to share your favorite titles and authors and learn what other mysteries have caught people's attention. February's selection will be "The Masterpiece" by Fiona Davis. Petit Branch, 6:30pm - 7:45pm; Book Discussion. Join the Westcott Readers for lively discussion and good company. February's book is "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov. Light refreshments served. New members always welcome & no regis- tration required. Friday, February 22nd: Central Library, All day; Polar Express train set @ KidSpace. Who says the holi- days are over? Here we're playing with the Polar Express train set all day. All ages welcome. No registration required. Level 2, KidSpace. Paine Branch, 10am - 11:30am; Paine Library Book Club. Do you enjoy reading and want to share thoughts about the books you've read? This month's title is "Educated" by Tara Westover. The author tells her story of living as part of a survivalist family in Utah. Hazard Branch, 10:30am - 11:30am; Mystery and More Book Discussion. See Thurs., Feb. 21st, 6pm. White Branch, 2pm - 3pm; Robotics Club. This weekly STEM program is for anyone wanting to explore the world of robotics. Join to design, build, program and test your creation using an Elegoo Uno starter kit. Best for ages 10-15. Space is limited, registration is encouraged. White Branch, 2pm - 3pm; Presidential Jeopardy. Neighborhood students are invited to be a contestant or cheer on friends who are competing in this fun filled trivia quiz game about U.S. presidents. All ages especially tweens & teens Hazard Branch, 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Game On! This program is for kids, teens, and families! We will have board games, card games, & gaming on our Xbox One. Snacks & beverages provided and we"ll announce our raffle prize winners. Saturday, February 23rd: Central Library, All day; Make Felt Flowers. See Sat., Feb. 16th. Hazard Branch, All day; Lego Fun. Our Legos will be out in the Children's Corner all day. Build anything you can imagine or check out one of our Lego books for
cool building ideas. For ages 5-12.
Hazard Branch, 10:30am - 11:30am; Paws and Books. Enjoy reading a story to
Cooper, a trained, lovable dog certified as a Canine Good Citizen. Then "sit and
stay" to complete a dog-related craft. For ages 5-12.
Paine Branch, 1pm - 2pm; An Afternoon with Artsy Amiah. Enjoy a live painting
demonstration by our featured artist of the month, 11 year-old, Amiah Crisler, and
compete in a chalk art contest to see who can best replicate Amiah's award-win-
ning chalk design, Sherbert. The winner will take home a special prize!
Beauchamp Branch, 2pm - 4:30pm; The Syracuse Idol Competition Finale. See
Sat., Feb. 16th.
Betts Branch, 2:30pm - 4:30pm; Slime Party. Everyone will make their own base
slime, then have the opportunity to add in all kinds of materials like fake snow,
food coloring, hand lotion, and glitter.
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Thursday, February 14th
THE POST-STANDARD/SYRACUSE.COM TREASURE HUNT - The 32nd annual
contest begins Feb. 14th and ends when the medallion is found or at 5pm Feb. 24th.
Follow the clues every day in The Post- Standard, ePost-Standard, on syracuse.
com, or on Twitter, Facebook, or Snapchat to find the medallion, which is hidden
on public land in Onondaga County. Solve the clues and find the medallion, and
you win $2,000! The winner should verify the authenticity of the medallion by
calling the telephone number engraved on the medallion. Sponsor: Countryside
Federal Credit Union; Media Sponsor: The Post-Standard and syracuse.com.
2019 CNY SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS EXHIBIT - 9am - 7pm; Atrium of the
Whitney Applied Technology Center at Onondaga Community College, 4941 Onon-
daga Rd. Exhibit of over 1,800 of the 5,673 pieces of art submitted from over 2,500
7th - 12th grade students in a 13-county region of Central New York. The 2019
Gold Key, Silver Key and honorable mentions, as well as special award honorees,
will be showcased through March 1st. Highest-rated pieces move on to national
competition. Free admission.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT - 10am - 11am; Baltimore Woods Nature
Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus. Every year citizen scientists help the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society in this joint effort to
track bird species and populations, and you can help too! We'll learn all about the
count, show you how to participate, and go for a short bird walk to practice before
the big weekend. Program for adults; members $6, public $9. Info: 315-673-1350
or www.baltimorewoods.org
CENTRAL NEW YORK BOAT SHOW - 1pm - 9pm; Empire Expo Center/NYSICE BREAKER
DANCE PARTY
Friday, February 15th
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission $5 F I N G E R L A K E S B A L L RO O MFairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. The event will showcase more than 500 all-new models of power and sail boats, including cruisers, sport boats, pon- toon boats, personal watercraft, and docks. Come see the largest Upstate selection of boats on display in three huge buildings at the New York State Fairgrounds. In-water demonstrations, NYS Boating Information Center, and much more! Ad- mission: $10 adults; multi-day pass $15; children 13 & under free. Info: 585-526- 5460 or www.cnywinterboatshow.com SWEETHEART SNOWSHOE - 7pm - 9pm; Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus. Bring your valentine for a romantic, lantern-lit snow- shoe for two through the evening woods. Together, you'll discover romantic notes hidden along the trail, and share some quiet moments outdoors. Then, warm up indoors with hot drinks and decadent desserts. Limited to 20 couples, registration is required. Snowshoes provided. Program for adults. $20 per couple for mem- bers; $30 per couple for public. Info: 315-673-1350 or www.baltimorewoods.org MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: "No Time for Death" - 7pm - 9:45pm, Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. Shirley Maxwell has gathered the media together to announce that her company, Wonder Labs, is back on the map with the unveiling of an incredible new invention: a time machine! Insiders say it was invented by lab assistant Nick Van Castle. Or was it really invented by has-been inventor Nathan Brandmark? Or was it stolen by Nathan who used it to go back in time and claim he invented it? Or the other way around? Whatever happened, one thing's for sure: the clock is ticking down on someone. Seating begins at 6:45pm. $30 plus tax & gratuity. Info at: 315-475-1807 or www.acmemysterytheater.com TEAM TRIVIA - Enjoy a lively evening of teamwork in a fun and social atmo- sphere. A team or teams from Average Joe's Beernasium in Baldwinsville (7pm), Lamont Tavern (7pm), Maxwells (7pm), Full Boar Craft Brewery in North Syra- cuse (7pm), Trapper's II (7pm), Notch 8 Cafe in Jamesville (7pm), and/or Beer Belly Deli (8pm) may participate in the Winterfest Team Trivia Finals on Sunday the 24th. Media Sponsors: NewsRadio570WSYR and Syracuse New Times MOONLIGHT SKIING & SNOWSHOEING - Sunset; Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. The trails will remain open until 9 pm if there is adequate snow cover. This is an opportunity for skiers & snowshoers to take advantage of the natural moonlight along Beaver Lake's ten miles of trails. At trails end is the Visitor Center with exhibits & a comfortable meeting place. Hot chocolate & other refreshments will be available. For their safety, night visitors should remember to sign-in and sign-out at the Visitor Center, go with a friend, and bring a flashlight in case a section of the trail is especially dark. Free with nature center admission. Info: (315)638-2519 VALENTINE'S IN THE FOREST - 6pm - 9:30pm; Highland Forest 1254 High-
land Park Rd, Fabius. Enjoy a nostalgic, romantic evening in the forest with your
sweetheart. Program includes candle-lit dinner, featuring slow roasted prime rib,
oven roasted chicken & riggies with vodka sauce, horsedrawn sleigh rides, live
entertainment & flowers. Proceeds benefit the all volunteer Nordic Ski Patrol
at Highland Forest. Cost: $90 per couple. advance reservations required. Info:
(315)677-3303
Rodgers' + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA - 7:30pm; Landmark Theatre, 362
S. Salina St, Syracuse. It's the award winning musical that has been delighting
audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush
production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all
the moments you love - the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more
- plus some surprising new twists! Return to your childhood as you rediscover
some of Rodgers + Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including "In My Own
Little Corner", "Impossible/It's Possible" and "Ten Minutes Ago" in this hilarious
and romantic experience for anyone who's ever had a dream. Recommended for 6
years & up. Ticket Info: www.landmarktheatre.org
PLAY: "Native Gardens" - 7:30pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syra-
cuse. Take a semi-retired Washington bureaucrat & his defense contractor wife, a
young Chilean lawyer & his doctoral student wife, set them cheek by jowl in a bor-
der dispute over a couple of feet of property in a Georgetown backyard, and let the
laughter begin. Privilege, prejudice, and a border dispute all get an equal skewer-
ing in this punchy & playful show. Info: syracusestage.org or (315)443-3275
COMEDY SHOW - 7:30pm; The Syracuse Funny Bone, Destiny USA. Jon Dore.
Admission $10, 21 & up
MUSICAL THEATER: "Mamma Mia!" - 8pm; CNY Playhouse at ShoppingTown
Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd E, Dewitt. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to
discover the identity of her birth father brings three men from her mother's past
back to the Greek island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of
ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friend-
ship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explo-
sive dance numbers combine tin this smash hit. Info: www.cnyplayhouse.org or
(315)885-8690
ENTERTAINMENT - 6pm; Sugar Magnolia Bistro. Maria DeAngelis
8pm; Kitty Hoynes. Dennis Goettle
9pm; Funk 'N Waffles. DJ Drums w/ DJ Geda
9pm; Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Sean Patrick McGraw
T T T T T T TFriday, February 15th THE POST-STANDARD/SYRACUSE.COM TREASURE HUNT - See Thurs., Feb. 14th. 2019 CNY SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS EXHIBIT - 9am - 7pm; Atrium of the Whitney Applied Technology Center at Onondaga Community College. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. CENTRAL NEW YORK BOAT SHOW - 1pm - 9pm, NYS Fairgrounds. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. ROCK CLIMBING CLUB - 4pm - 5:30pm (for ages 6-12) & 6:30pm - 8pm (for ages 12-16); Central Rock Gym, 600 N Franklin St, Syracuse. Participants should expect an active fitness experience that introduces beginners to the sport of climbing while also providing an opportunity for recreational climbers to advance. Through games, creative challenges and skill building activities, participants will learn and develop basic climbing skills/technique, improve kinesthetic sense, and increase self-confidence. in a safe, supportive and fun-filled environment. Pricing: $20 per youth, $15 for each additional sibling, $5 Parent Perk for use of gym while waiting. Info: www.centrlrockgym.com or (315)671-4450. SALT CITY DART LEAGUE 40th ANNUAL SYRACUSE OPEN: STEEL TIP DART TOURNAMENT - 6pm; Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool. $25,000+ in prizes, matches best of 5, Singles, Doubles, 501, Cricket. Registration closes 15 minutes prior to the event. Free for spectators. Info: 315-446-7101 or www. saltcitydarts.com GUIDED MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE HIKE - 7pm; Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. A winter moon lights the way as your group explores the Nature Center's woodlands & meadows on snowshoes. This is a special opportunity to explore Beaver Lake's night world. Registration required beginning at 8am the day of the hike & space is limited. Program will be offered only if snow conditions are acceptable. Call (315)638-2519 to register & check conditions. Free with nature center admission. Snowshoes may be rented for $5. MOONLIGHT SKIING & SNOWSHOEING - Sunset; Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. VALENTINE'S IN THE FOREST - 6pm - 9:30pm; Highland Forest 1254 Highland Park Rd, Fabius. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. TEAM TRIVIA - Enjoy a lively evening of teamwork in a fun and social atmo- sphere. A team or teams from Lamont Tavern (7pm) may participate in the
Winterfest Team Trivia Finals on Sunday the 24th. Media Sponsors: NewsRadio-
570WSYR and Syracuse New Times
ICE BREAKER DANCE PARTY - 7:30pm - 10:30pm; Finger Lakes Ballroom,
Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 East Onondaga St., Syracuse. Listen & dance
to The Billionaires, an oldies and R&B band that brings you the funky sounds of
the 70's & 80's. Admission: $5, doors open at 7pm. Sponsors: Syracuse Marriott
Downtown and Northeast Decorating & Exhibit Services, Inc.; Media Spon-
sor: 94.1-95.3-103.9 The Dinosaur
Rodgers' + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA - 7:30pm; Landmark Theatre, 362 S.
Salina St, Syracuse. See Thurs., Feb. 14th.
COMEDY SHOW - 7:30pm and 10pm; The Syracuse Funny Bone, Destiny USA.
Jon Dore. Admission $15, 21 & up
PLAY: "Native Gardens" - 8pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syracuse.
See Thurs., Feb. 14th.
MUSICAL THEATER: "Mamma Mia!" - 8pm; CNY Playhouse at ShoppingTown
Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd E, Dewitt. See Thurs., Feb. 14th.
CONCERT: Karen Oberlin - "Bad Love: The Randy Newman Songbook" - 8pm;
The Redhouse, 400 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Settling into the iconoclastic musical
world of Randy Newman, Oberlin brings out his music about life and people in
her own way with her own voice. Her exquisite tone and musical savvy, let the
multifaceted range of Newman's songbook speak for itself. Info: (315) 362-2785 or
www.theredhouse.org
CONCERT: Mike Powell - 8pm - 10pm; May Memorial Unitarian Universalist
Society, 3800 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Mike Powell not only delivers stories in
song, but also engages the audience with the narrative behind the writing of the
music; songs that are relatable & connect with the audience. Tickets: $15
ENTERTAINMENT - 8pm; Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Nadine & the Skuuf
8:30pm; Kitty Hoynes. Lewington Downie
9pm; Funk 'N Waffles. That 1 Guy $15
10pm; Otro Cinco. Siren's Image
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Saturday, February 16th
THE POST-STANDARD/SYRACUSE.COM TREASURE HUNT - See Feb. 14th.Syracuse Winterfest Food & Drink Events
Mix-Offs & Beer Tasting
Martini Cosmopolitan
Sangria Margarita Bloody Mary
Culinary Cruise
Chili & Chowder
Cook-Offs
Sandwich Stroll
Tickets available in Clinton Square
on Feb. 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th
from 11am - 3pm
(all of these events run Noon - 4pm)2019 CNY SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS EXHIBIT - 9am - 6pm; Atrium of the Whitney Applied Technology Center at Onondaga Community College. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. TACNY JUNIOR CAFE SCIENTIFIQUE: Exploring the Most Extreme Corners of the Universe - 9:30am; MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MOST*), 500 South Franklin St., Syracuse. Speaker: Stefan W. Ballmer, PhD, Associate Pro- fessor of Physics, Syracuse University. Talk Overview: Come along on a journey to explore the most extreme corners of the universe: encountering places where every-day geometry stops working and the time stands still; witness black holes and neutron stars on collision courses, smashing into each other at half the speed of light, producing some of the biggest known explosions in the universe. And be taken behind the curtains of a brand-new, one-of-a-kind astronomical observato- ry: The Advanced Laser Gravitational-Wave Interferometer, a machine capable of measuring the vibrations in the fabric of space & time. RSVP to jrcafe@tacny.org. LEAPING LEMURS JUNIOR ROCK CLIMBING - 9:30am - 10:30am; Central Rock Gym, 600 N Franklin St, Syracuse. A great introductory program for parents to expose their kids ages 4 - 6 to the great sport of climbing. This program runs biweekly on Saturdays. Pricing: $10 per participant. Info: www.centrlrockgym.com or (315)671-4450. SALT CITY DART LEAGUE 40th ANNUAL SYRACUSE OPEN STEEL TIP DART TOURNAMENT - 9:30am; Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool. See Fri., Feb. 15th. CENTRAL NEW YORK BOAT SHOW - 10am - 9pm, NYS Fairgrounds. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. SWEET TREATS - 10am - 3pm; Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Watch the animals receive special Valentine treats and heart-shaped items throughout the day as part of the zoo's enrichment program! Snow Leopard Days half-price admission applies. Info: (315)435-8511 or www.rosamundgif- fordzoo.org YOGA WITH HEART - 10:30am - Noon; Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Open your heart space in this alignment-based yoga class & connect your body with the art that surrounds you. Instructor Dara Harper will guide you through proper form & precision of poses. All skill levels & drop-ins welcome. Your first class is free. Stay after class to enjoy a mini-tour led by an Everson docent. Fee: Members $10; Non-Members $15 Info: (315)474-6064 or everson.org HORSEDRAWN SLEIGH RIDES - 11am - 3:30pm; Highland Forest Park, 1254 Highland Park Rd., Fabius. Enjoy an old-fashioned 20-minute, horsedrawn sleigh
ride through the winter woods. Rides are offered on a first come, first served basis. If there is not enough snow, wagon rides will be offered. Please dress for the weather. $8 per person; $5 for 5 & under. To check schedule: 315-683-5550 CULINARY CRUISE - Noon - 4pm. All aboard for Syracuse Winterfest's popular, annual Culinary Cruise. "Cruisers" purchase tickets for $5 to visit participating restaurants, sample their culinary specialties and vote for their favorites. Tickets are available at participating restaurants presale or at the GoMini's unit in Clinton Square the day of the event. The Winterfest Express will provide continuous free shuttle service between the restaurants. Awards are presented to the top vote getters in each category: Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts. Announcement of the winners will be at PressRoom Pub around 6pm. Participating restaurants: Cathy's Cookie Kitchen, Clinton Street Pub, Eleven Waters, Maxwells, The Mission, Peppi- no's Neapolitan, PressRoom Pub, San Miguel Mexican Restaurante, and The Sweet Praxis. Sponsors: GoMini's and Centro; Media Sponsors: Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper, NewsRadio570WSYR and Y94FM MARTINI MIX-OFF - Noon - 4pm. Downtown area restaurants compete to see who has the best Martini Mix in town. Variety reigns in this contest as patrons sample these creations and vote for their favorite. Entries will be judged on taste and presentation. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at any participating restau- rant presale or at the GoMini's unit in Clinton Square the day of the event. Ride the Winterfest Express during the event or walk to competing restaurants. Par- ticipating establishments: Clinton Street Pub, Eleven Waters, Empire Brewpub, Maxwells, Modern Malt, The Penny, Peppino's Neapolitan, PressRoom Pub, San Miguel Mexican Restaurante, Syracuse Suds Factory and Wild Will's Saloon. Sponsors: GoMini's and Centro; Media Sponsors: Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper and Hot107.9 COSMOPOLITAN MIX-OFF - Noon - 4pm. Downtown area restaurants will compete to see who has the best tasting Cosmopolitan Mix along with the best presentation in Syracuse. Sample the creations by purchasing a ticket for $5 at any participating restaurant presale or at the GoMini's unit in Clinton Square. Participants can take the Winterfest Express or walk to competing restaurants to sample mixes and vote. Participating establishments: Clinton Street Pub, Empire Brewpub, Modern Malt, The Penny, PressRoom Pub and San Miguel Mexican Restaurante. Winners will be announced at PressRoom Pub. Sponsors: GoMini's and Centro; Media Sponsors: Syracuse New Times and 96.5 The Beat ICE CARVING - Noon - 2pm; Water Street next to Clinton Square. Ice artisan & professional chef, Adam Vural, will demonstrate the creation of beautiful ice sculptures. Media Sponsor: 92.1 The Wolf SU Women's LACROSSE - Noon, vs. Boston College; Carrier Dome. cuse.com
WINTERFEST EXPRESS - 12:30pm - 4:30pm; starts on Salina St. at Hanover Square. Continuous free shuttle service between Winterfest's major downtown venues. Simply hop aboard the arked Centro bus at any designated stop or you can start at the corner of Salina & Water Sts. near Hanover Square. Sponsor: Centro MAGIC CIRCLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE presents "Beauty and the Beast" - 12:30pm; Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. As always our shows are comedic, and interactive; in this one we need the audience kids to teach our Beast some manners so that he can win Beauty's heart (We promise he's not too scary). Photos taken with all kids after the show! Seating starts at 12:15, meals available before or after, if you wish. All tickets $6 cash at door. Reservations not needed, but for group bookings or more info call (315)449-3823. WEEKEND GUIDED WALKS: Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes - 2pm; Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. If lack of snow pre- vents snowshoeing, there will still be a naturalist-guided hike in search of winter wildlife. Registration required beginning at 8am the day of the hike and space is limited, please call 315-638-2519. Cost: Free with Nature Center admission. Snowshoe rentals $5. Rodgers' + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA - 2pm; Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St, Syracuse. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. PLAY: "Native Gardens" - 3pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syracuse. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. SU Men's LACROSSE - 4pm, vs. Albany; Carrier Dome. www.cuse.com MOONLIGHT SKIING & SNOWSHOEING - Sunset; Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. VALENTINE'S IN THE FOREST - 6pm - 9:30pm; Highland Forest 1254 Highland Park Rd, Fabius. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. GUIDED MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE HIKE - 7pm; Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. See Fri., Feb. 15th. SU Women's ICE HOCKEY - 7pm, vs. RIT; Tennity Ice Pavilion. www.cuse.com SYRACUSE CRUNCH - 7pm; Oncenter War Memorial Arena. vs. Rochester Ameri- cans. Info: www.syracusecrunch.com COMEDY SHOW - 7pm and 9:45pm; The Syracuse Funny Bone, Destiny USA. Jon
Dore. Admission $15, 21 & up
Rodgers' + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA - 7:30pm; Landmark Theatre, 362 S.
Salina St, Syracuse. See Thurs., Feb. 14th.
SYMPHORIA CONCERT: Enigma Variations - 7:30pm; Oncenter Civic Center
Theaters, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. The charismatic cellist Julie Albers is
featured in Haydn's elegantly delightful Cello Concerto No 2. followed by the sub-
lime Enigma Variations by Elgar. Info: (315)435-2121 or www.oncenter.org
WINTER OWL PROWL - 8pm - 10pm; Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007
Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus. The quiet stillness of a winter night is the perfect time
to walk into the forest in search of owls. Come learn what makes owls amazing on
a nighttime hike in search of these efficient birds of prey. Program for ages 10 &
up. Member $6, Public $9. Info: 315-673-1350 or www.baltimorewoods.org
CNY JAZZ CABARET: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE - 8pm; Jazz central, 441 E.
Washington St., Syracuse. Featuring Bob Brown, Cathleen O'Brien Brown, Richard
Koons & Ceara Windhausen. Tickets $20. Info: (315)479-5299 or cnyjazz.org
CONCERT: Karen Oberlin - "Bad Love: The Randy Newman Songbook" - 8pm;
The Redhouse, 400 S. Salina St., Syracuse. See Fri., Feb. 15th.
PLAY: "Native Gardens" - 8pm; Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syracuse.
See Thurs., Feb. 14th.
MUSICAL THEATER: "Mamma Mia!" - 8pm; CNY Playhouse at ShoppingTown
Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd E, Dewitt. See Thurs., Feb. 14th.
ENTERTAINMENT - 8:30pm; Kitty Hoynes. Lewington Downie
9pm; Funk 'N Waffles. Sundrop Rise & Major Player $10
9pm; Westcott Theater. Herobust w/ Phiso $20-$25
10pm; Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Bad Mamma's Blues Band
T T T T T T T
Sunday, February 17th
THE POST-STANDARD/SYRACUSE.COM TREASURE HUNT - See Thurs., Feb.
14th.
2019 CNY SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS EXHIBIT - 9am - 6pm; Atrium of the
Whitney Applied Technology Center at Onondaga Community College. See Thurs.,Feb. 14th. SALT CITY DART LEAGUE YOUTH DART TOURNAMENT - 9am; Holiday Inn, 441Electronics Parkway, Liverpool. Adult/Youth event (ages 5-12) & Youth (ages 13-17), Cricket & 01, No entry fee, trophies awarded. For details: 315-446-7101 or www.saltcitydarts.com. CENTRAL NEW YORK BOAT SHOW - 10am - 5pm, NYS Fairgrounds. See Thurs., Feb. 14th. SALT CITY DART LEAGUE 40th ANNUAL SYRACUSE OPEN STEEL TIP DART TOURNAMENT - 10:30am; Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool. See Fri., Feb. 15th. HORSEDRAWN SLEIGH RIDES - 11am - 3:30pm; Highland Forest Park, 1254 Highland Park Rd., Fabius. See Sat., Feb. 16th. KIDS FUN with Checkers the Inventor - 11am - 4pm; Persian Terrace at Mar- riott Syracuse Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse. Checkers the Inventor is a captivating, lively fellow who performs high energy comedy shows featuring magic, juggling, unicycling, interactive games and his famous giant balloon stunt! He's joined by his robot sidekick Snoozer and together they'll provide an intriguing show. Performances throughout the day with a break at 1pm for the super fun film "The Secret Life of Pets". Special giveaways included and it is all FREE. Snacks available for purchase. Sponsor: Marriott Syracuse Downtown CHILI COOK-OFF - Noon - 4pm. Winterfest's signature event has been reinvent- ed this year into a walking tour of various establishments as chefs spend hours preparing their creations in hopes of capturing a cash prize, a plaque and the bragging rights to having the best chili in town. Patrons purchase a ticket for $5 which allows them a sample at each location and the right to vote for the winner. Participating establishments: 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. Sponsors: On- ondaga Beverage Corp. and Updowntowners of Syracuse, Inc.; Media Spon- sors: 92.1 The Wolf and Table Hopping with CNY Night Life newspaper BEER TASTING - Noon - 4pm. Sample some New York State brews on Winter- fest's first "strolling" beer tasting. A great paring with the Chili Cook-Off! Tickets can be purchased for $5 at any participating restaurant presale or at the GoMini's unit in Clinton Square the day of the event. Participating establishments: Empire Brewpub, PressRoom Pub, Shaughnessy's Irish Pub and Syracuse Suds Factory. Sponsors: GoMini's and Centro; Media Sponsor: 94.1-95.3-103.9 The Dino- saur
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