‘America’s Got Talent’ competitor Taylor Mathews added to First Night concert bill
When Central New Yorkers turn out for First Night on Monday, Dec. 31, at Onondaga Lake Park, they’ll be entertained by three up-and-coming pop groups including Louisiana native Taylor Mathews who was a finalist on television’s “America’s Got Talent.” Headlining the third annual AmeriCU Credit Union First Night here will be R5, a Colorado quintet whose young musicians have ties to the Walt Disney Company. Guitarist Ross Lynch, one of four Lynch siblings in R5, stars in the hit Disney Channel sitcom “Austin and Ally.” Bassist Riker Lynch has a recurring role in Fox TV’s musical drama, “Glee.”
Gore Mountain opens for the season
The Gore Mountain ski center opened for the season on Friday, Nov. 23 with one lift and five groomed trails.
NYC jazz collective brings New Orleans sound to Kelish Hill Friday
When you hear single-string bass player Peter Ford sing “Digga Digga Doo,” you know you’re in for something special.
Funky Flea market to host more than 50 vendors
Local vendors are preparing their vintage wares, antiques, artwork and records for the summer 2012 Syracuse Funky Flea Market.
Stand Against Suicide to hold first fundraiser in Jordan
Tara Dennee was in the psych unit at Upstate University Hospital when she had an epiphany. It doesn’t have to be like this. Dennee checked herself into the hospital in the spring of 2011 after fighting depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in the wake of her father’s 2008 suicide. For three years, rather than seek help for her own emotional problems, she let them spiral out of control until she felt like she might take her own life. Not wanting her own daughter to suffer like she did, she spent 11 days in intensive, inpatient treatment.
Onondaga County Parks to open beaches early
With expected hot temperatures heading to the area, Onondaga County Executive Mahoney and County Parks are pleased to announce they will be opening the beaches a day ahead of schedule at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25.
Stand Against Suicide to hold fundraiser June 2
This summer, SAS will hold its first-ever “Take a Stand, Save a Life” fundraiser. The soon-to-be annual event will feature a craft fair, car and motorcycle show, live music, raffles, children’s activities and food.
Onondaga Lake Park to host Race on the Lake
The excitement of high speed boating racing is set to return to Onondaga Lake next month Onondaga County Parks Commissioner Bill Lansley announced Wednesday. Race on the Lake, an American Canadian Hydroplane Association-sanctioned event, will be held at Onondaga Lake Park from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 and feature on-water action all day.
Two fun-filled fundraisers happening at Thornden Park Saturday
This Saturday, Feb. 18, Thornden Park will be the scene of two great winter events.
Sled for RED: Event to benefit AIDS Community Resources Jan. 21
Last winter, Ben Rabin shot down the hill at Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center in Fayetteville in a Harley Davidson motorcycle made of cardboard and duct tape in just 22.1 seconds. Did he lose a dare, or is he just crazy? Neither. The Syracuse attorney was part of a team competing in Sled for RED, an event that raises both funds and awareness for AIDS Community Resources. The Syracuse-based organization started the cardboard sled derby last year as an interesting and different way to draw attention to its mission to eradicate HIV/AIDS in Central New York. This year’s event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center in Fayetteville.
Lack of snow affects CNY ski areas
Aside from a few dustings, Onondaga County has been virtually snow-free this season, a far cry from last winter when 179 inches fell, about a foot short of the record 192.1 that accumulated in 1992-93.
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Stroll through Solvay Sunday
Take a walk through historic Solvay on a tour led by Preservation Association of Central New York.
