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Friday, November 28, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Holiday Open House at City Hall

11/28/2008

7:30 pm – none

free

City Hall Open House with Mayor Matt Driscoll

7th ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGIC IN THE SQUARE

11/28/2008

7 pm – none

free

Featuring the Bank of America Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festivites begin in Clinton Square with a holiday sing-a-long performed by Delaware Elementary School students; a live musical stage production of "A Christmas Fantasy" featuring dancers choreographed by Tawn Marie Campolieti; special guest appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Following the performances will be the official lighting of the Christmas Tree by Open Hand Theater's Magical Snow Princess

Saturday, November 29, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Holiday Tea at Jefferson Clinton Hotel

11/29/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008

Noon – 5 pm

free

Shoppers & visitors to Armory Square can enjoy a refreshing respite from the holiday bustle while relaxing and savoring Jefferson Clinton Hotel's hospitality in its beautiful lobby setting.

  • Venue: 416 S. Clinton Street
  • Website:
  • Phone:425-0500
  • Email:
Sunday, November 30, 2008

Scrooges Ladies: The Quintessential Holiday Program

11/30/2008

1 pm – none

admission

Join the fun as we hear from those Dickens Ladies about their innermost feelings, learn of their frustrations, uncover their quirks and become privy to a secret or tow.  Learn about the fascinating life and literature of Charles Dickens by meeting the women from his popular story “A Christmas Carol." Join Martha Crachett, Fan, Mrs. Crachett, The Charwoman, The Laundress, Fred’s Wife, Mrs. Fezziwig, and Bell as we learn about the life of Charles Dickens. 

Monday, December 1, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

American Red Cross 10th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast

12/03/2008

7:30 am – none

admission

  • Venue: The Galleries of Syracuse
  • Website: www.syrarc.org
  • Phone:435-2121
  • Email:

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

40 Below Holiday Party

12/04/2008

6 pm – 8 pm

40 Below is hosting a Holiday Happy Hour starting at 6 p.m. at Shenanigans Bar and Grill, 318 East Fayette Street (located immediately behind 1 Park Place), inviting those attending the UVP launch and Holiday Celebration. There will be appetizers and happy hour drink specials.

Urban Video Project Launch

12/04/2008

5:30 pm – 6 pm

free

An initiative of Syracuse University with technology provided by Time Warner, the Urban Video Project offers a unique visual arts venue for artists from SU and the community. Festivities will kickoff at 5:30 pm with the launch of UVP at the Monroe Building, 333 East Onondaga Street and the Onondaga Historical Association, 321 Montgomery Street.

After the launch, Downtown East will celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting in Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park at 6pm.

  • Venue: 333 Montgomery Street & Onondaga Historical Association
  • Website:
  • Phone:
  • Email:

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration

12/04/2008

6 pm – none

free

The holiday season is here and Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park will be aglow for the Eighth Annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting in Downtown East. Enjoy free hot cocoa, cookies and candy canes while visiting Santa and the Syracuse Firefighters with holiday performances by the Dr. King Gospel Choir. 

Come early for the launchof the Syracuse University Urban Video Project at the Monroe Building, 333 E. Onondaga Street and the Onondaga Historical Association, 321 Montgomery Street

  • Venue: Fayette Fire Fighter's Memorial Park
  • Website:
  • Phone:
  • Email:

4th Annual Fast Track 50 Luncheon

12/04/2008

11:30 am – none

admission

Recognizing 50 of the fastest growing companies in CNY

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: www.bizeventz.com
  • Phone:435-2121
  • Email:
Friday, December 5, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

Saturday, December 6, 2008

17TH ANNUAL “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” VERA HOUSE

12/06/2008

6 pm – none

admission

Black Tie optional event,  cocktail hour featuring an elegant silent auction begins 6 pm, gourmet meal catered by Pascale.

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

Father & Daughter Princess Ball

12/06/2008

7 pm – 11 pm

admission

FATHER & DAUGHTER PRINCESS BALL!

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER ONLINE OR BY PHONE

ALL ARE WELCOME!MUST PRE -REGISTER BY DEC 1,2008

Armory Square Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

12/06/2008, 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008

Noon – 3 pm

free

Armory Square Horse Drawn Wagon Rides throughout Historic Armory Square with tour guide Abraham Walton, the first visionary and entrepreneur of Armory Square.

  • Venue: Armory Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:471-4601
  • Email:

Holiday Tea at Jefferson Clinton Hotel

11/29/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008

Noon – 5 pm

free

Shoppers & visitors to Armory Square can enjoy a refreshing respite from the holiday bustle while relaxing and savoring Jefferson Clinton Hotel's hospitality in its beautiful lobby setting.

  • Venue: 416 S. Clinton Street
  • Website:
  • Phone:425-0500
  • Email:

Polar Express Pajama Party

12/06/2008

5 pm – 7 pm

free

Families bring your kids to this special evening celebrating The Polar Express. Kids can come in their PJ's and join in teh fun of making crystal snowflakes and whistles; enjoy hot cocoa and ice cream; and explore the trains. Santa will make an appearance and kids can take their picture with him. All before seeing the movie!

Call to Register, space is limited

Sunday, December 7, 2008

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

TEDDY BEAR TEA

12/07/2008

Noon – 2 pm

admission

Reservations Required

Monday, December 8, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

CBA Fashion Show

12/11/2008

5 pm – 11 pm

admission

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: cbasyracuse.com
  • Phone:446-9165
  • Email:
Friday, December 12, 2008

EVERSON UNWRAPPED: A WINTER CELEBRATION

12/05/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/09/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Visitors will be delighted with a myriad of decorations and unique displays that are out-of-the-ordinary, surprising and beautiful – with an emphasis on art

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Holiday Tea at Jefferson Clinton Hotel

11/29/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008

Noon – 5 pm

free

Shoppers & visitors to Armory Square can enjoy a refreshing respite from the holiday bustle while relaxing and savoring Jefferson Clinton Hotel's hospitality in its beautiful lobby setting.

  • Venue: 416 S. Clinton Street
  • Website:
  • Phone:425-0500
  • Email:

Armory Square Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

12/06/2008, 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008

Noon – 3 pm

free

Armory Square Horse Drawn Wagon Rides throughout Historic Armory Square with tour guide Abraham Walton, the first visionary and entrepreneur of Armory Square.

  • Venue: Armory Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:471-4601
  • Email:

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Other-Able Prince & Princess Ball

12/13/2008

6 pm – 9 pm

admission

THE BALL OF THE CENTURY!!! The other-able Prince & Princess BallPlease preregister online or by phone by December 8thALL ARE WELCOME!

Monday, December 15, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Friday, December 19, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Armory Square Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

12/06/2008, 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008

Noon – 3 pm

free

Armory Square Horse Drawn Wagon Rides throughout Historic Armory Square with tour guide Abraham Walton, the first visionary and entrepreneur of Armory Square.

  • Venue: Armory Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:471-4601
  • Email:

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Holiday Tea at Jefferson Clinton Hotel

11/29/2008, 12/06/2008, 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008

Noon – 5 pm

free

Shoppers & visitors to Armory Square can enjoy a refreshing respite from the holiday bustle while relaxing and savoring Jefferson Clinton Hotel's hospitality in its beautiful lobby setting.

  • Venue: 416 S. Clinton Street
  • Website:
  • Phone:425-0500
  • Email:
Sunday, December 21, 2008

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:
Monday, December 22, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:
Tuesday, December 23, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Christmas Bureau 2008

12/23/2008

1 pm – 7 pm

free

Registration is from 12/1-12/17 at selected locations.

Distribution day is 12/23 from 1-7 pm. For more information call the Salvation Army.

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: www.sasyr.org
  • Phone:475-1688
  • Email:

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:
Wednesday, December 24, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:
Thursday, December 25, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:
Friday, December 26, 2008

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:
Sunday, December 28, 2008

Hanover Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony

12/21/2008, 12/22/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/24/2008, 12/25/2008… more View All Dates

4:15 pm – none

free

The 22-foot menorah will be lit every night in celebration of the Jewish holiday. Performances of of traditional Jewish dancing and music will be featured.

On Friday, Dec. 26 at 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:30 pm, the lighting will take place to mark the beginning and end of the Sabbath.

  • Venue: Hanover Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:424-0363
  • Email:
Monday, December 29, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

23rd Annual Gingerbread Gallery

11/28/2008, 11/29/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/02/2008, 12/03/2008… more View All Dates

10 am – 5 pm

admission

The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air as over 40 delighful confectionary creations are on display in Victorian Village storefronts.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

JANUARY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS

01/08/2009, 01/15/2009, 01/22/2009

5:30 – 7:30 pm

admission

January’s book: Christopher Cokinos’s, Hope is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of  Vanished Birds.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Brides World

01/10/2009

10 am – 6 pm

admission

Syracuse's Most Popular Bridal Event - Come enjoy it with your friends and fiance and
see a different fashion show every hour. Come to the only show that has a happy hour atmosphere.

Fashion shows continuous throughout the day.

Visit with over 60 wedding specialists and see everything that's new for weddings at Syracuse's most popular bridal event.

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: www.bridesworld.com
  • Phone:800-724-1800
  • Email:
Thursday, January 15, 2009

JANUARY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS

01/08/2009, 01/15/2009, 01/22/2009

5:30 – 7:30 pm

admission

January’s book: Christopher Cokinos’s, Hope is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of  Vanished Birds.

Eureka Crafts Th3 Event

01/15/2009

5 – 8 [m

free

 Syracuse's Post Standard columnist & author, Dick Case will be at the Armory Square location for a book signing event for Up North, a collection of stories and articles about the people, history and the region north of the NYS Thruway.

  • Venue: Eureka Crafts, 210 Walton Street
  • Website:
  • Phone:
  • Email:
Saturday, January 17, 2009

NEW YORK STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS

01/17/2009, 01/18/2009

9 am – 9 pm

free

Sunday, January 18, 2009

NEW YORK STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS

01/17/2009, 01/18/2009

9 am – 9 pm

free

Thursday, January 22, 2009

JANUARY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS

01/08/2009, 01/15/2009, 01/22/2009

5:30 – 7:30 pm

admission

January’s book: Christopher Cokinos’s, Hope is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of  Vanished Birds.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

SYRACUSE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT

01/25/2009

4:30 pm – none

admission

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

70th Annual Collins Block Memorial

02/03/2009

9:30 am – none

Join the 70th Annual Collins Block Memorial presented by the Syracuse Fire Fighters Association.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

AUTO EXPO SYRACUSE 2009

02/04/2009, 02/05/2009, 02/06/2009, 02/07/2009, 02/08/2009

none – none

admission

The 101st Annual new car show is sponsored by the Syracuse Automobile Dealers Association.

Visit website for times.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

AUTO EXPO SYRACUSE 2009

02/04/2009, 02/05/2009, 02/06/2009, 02/07/2009, 02/08/2009

none – none

admission

The 101st Annual new car show is sponsored by the Syracuse Automobile Dealers Association.

Visit website for times.

Friday, February 6, 2009

AUTO EXPO SYRACUSE 2009

02/04/2009, 02/05/2009, 02/06/2009, 02/07/2009, 02/08/2009

none – none

admission

The 101st Annual new car show is sponsored by the Syracuse Automobile Dealers Association.

Visit website for times.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

AUTO EXPO SYRACUSE 2009

02/04/2009, 02/05/2009, 02/06/2009, 02/07/2009, 02/08/2009

none – none

admission

The 101st Annual new car show is sponsored by the Syracuse Automobile Dealers Association.

Visit website for times.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

AUTO EXPO SYRACUSE 2009

02/04/2009, 02/05/2009, 02/06/2009, 02/07/2009, 02/08/2009

none – none

admission

The 101st Annual new car show is sponsored by the Syracuse Automobile Dealers Association.

Visit website for times.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

EMPIRE STATE FRUIT & VEGETABLE EXPO

02/11/2009, 02/12/2009

9 am – 5 pm

adission

This premier educational event brings 1500 attendees to central New York to participate in meetings and classes that span fruit and vegetable commodities as well as current technologies and events which affect agriculture as a whole. Specialists from all over the country will be at the Expo providing growers with the latest in growing and production techniques, harvesting and storage options, and plenty of up-to-date and innovative research. This information is specifically designed to help growers continually grow and improve their farm business. The large trade show will feature many businesses specifically devoted to the fruit and vegetable industry, with equipment for all sizes of growing operations. Special trade show demonstrations will be scheduled for growers and their employees throughout the two days as well.

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: www.nysvga.org
  • Phone:687-5734
  • Email:

SYRACUSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA KIDS CONCERT: LATIN FIESTA

02/11/2009

10 am – none

admission

Join the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble for a rousing journey through Latin music and culture.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Taste of Romance

02/12/2009

5 – 8 pm

admission

Presented by Solvay Glass, sample food and drink specials from the best romantic restaurants in CNY before the Valentine's Day holiday.

EMPIRE STATE FRUIT & VEGETABLE EXPO

02/11/2009, 02/12/2009

9 am – 5 pm

adission

This premier educational event brings 1500 attendees to central New York to participate in meetings and classes that span fruit and vegetable commodities as well as current technologies and events which affect agriculture as a whole. Specialists from all over the country will be at the Expo providing growers with the latest in growing and production techniques, harvesting and storage options, and plenty of up-to-date and innovative research. This information is specifically designed to help growers continually grow and improve their farm business. The large trade show will feature many businesses specifically devoted to the fruit and vegetable industry, with equipment for all sizes of growing operations. Special trade show demonstrations will be scheduled for growers and their employees throughout the two days as well.

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: www.nysvga.org
  • Phone:687-5734
  • Email:

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Friday, February 13, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Winterfest Hungry Hour

02/13/2009

5 – 8 pm

Enjoy reduced drink prices and complimentary buffet

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Ice Carving

02/14/2009

11 am – 1 pm

free

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

02/14/2009

10 am – Noon

Registration

This event is a one-mile walk, where the Rescue Mission serves the homeless, in an effort to help each of us connect a little bit better with their plight and offer a way out and forward to a better life. Form a team, walk with friends, bring the kids and take an educational journey from Clinton Square, along South Clinton Street to the Rescue Mission campus for light fare. Afterwards, head back to Clinton Square to enjoy Syracuse Winterfest festivities.

Syracuse Winterfest Culinary Cruise

02/14/2009

Noon – 4 pm

admission

Sample food at participating downtown restaurants and vote for your favorite!

Syracuse Winterfest Martini Mix-Off

02/14/2009

Noon – 4 pm

admission

Downtown Restaurants compete to see who has the best martini mix.

Syracuse Winterfest Cosmopolitian Mix-Off

02/14/2009

Noon – 4 pm

admission

Downtown restaurants compete to see who has the best cosmopolitian in town!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Breakfast

02/15/2009, 02/22/2009

9 – 11 am

Enjoy breakfast before you start your day of fun-filled Winterfest festivities. Check Winterfest webpage for location.

Syracuse Winterfest Ice Carving

02/15/2009

11 am – 1 pm

free

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Monday, February 16, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Downtown Dining Week

02/16/2009, 02/17/2009, 02/18/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/20/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Restaurants throughout downtown Syracuse offer three courses for just $25!  This is the perfect time to sample new cuisine and enjoy a night out.  Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com for participating restaurants.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Downtown Dining Week

02/16/2009, 02/17/2009, 02/18/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/20/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Restaurants throughout downtown Syracuse offer three courses for just $25!  This is the perfect time to sample new cuisine and enjoy a night out.  Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com for participating restaurants.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Downtown Dining Week

02/16/2009, 02/17/2009, 02/18/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/20/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Restaurants throughout downtown Syracuse offer three courses for just $25!  This is the perfect time to sample new cuisine and enjoy a night out.  Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com for participating restaurants.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Third Thursdays - Th3

02/19/2009

5 – 8 pm

Th3 is a citywide art open in Syracuse, New York, that takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This ambitious project, is joined by the most distinctive venues throughout downtown and the City of Syracuse, in a grand event to bring the artistic experience to the public. Th3 establishes Syracuse as a city for the arts in this initiative to reach out its local and regional communities.

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Downtown Dining Week

02/16/2009, 02/17/2009, 02/18/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/20/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Restaurants throughout downtown Syracuse offer three courses for just $25!  This is the perfect time to sample new cuisine and enjoy a night out.  Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com for participating restaurants.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Syracuse Winterfest Kids Karnival

02/20/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

11 am – 4 pm

fee for games

Sponsored by the Downtown Committee, enjoy carnival-style games, face painting and balloon characters.

Syracuse Winterfest Hungry Hour

02/20/2009

5 – 8 pm

fee

Enjoy reduced drink prices and complimentary buffet.

Downtown Dining Week

02/16/2009, 02/17/2009, 02/18/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/20/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Restaurants throughout downtown Syracuse offer three courses for just $25!  This is the perfect time to sample new cuisine and enjoy a night out.  Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com for participating restaurants.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest 2nd Annual Burger Bounce Off

02/21/2009

Noon – 4 pm

admission

"Bouncers" visit downtown restaurants and sampe the establishment's burger specialties and vote for their favorites.

Syracuse Winterfest Chili Cook-Off

02/21/2009

11 am – 3 pm

free

A Winterfest Signature Event. Area restaurants and organizations compete to creat the best chilli.

Downtown Dining Week

02/16/2009, 02/17/2009, 02/18/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/20/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Restaurants throughout downtown Syracuse offer three courses for just $25!  This is the perfect time to sample new cuisine and enjoy a night out.  Visit www.downtownsyracuse.com for participating restaurants.

Syracuse Winterfest Dog Sled Race

02/21/2009

Noon – 1 pm

registration

Teams dress in a theme and compete for speed. Call to register or visit website

Syracuse Winterfest Mardi Gras Parade

02/21/2009

3 pm – none

free

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Auction

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

2:30 pm – none

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Demonstrations

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

1:30 pm – none

free

Syracuse Winterfest Magarita-Off

02/21/2009

Noon – 4 pm

admission

Downtown restaurants compete to see who has the best magarita mix!

Syracuse Winterfest Kids Karnival

02/20/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

11 am – 4 pm

fee for games

Sponsored by the Downtown Committee, enjoy carnival-style games, face painting and balloon characters.

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Demonstrations

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

11:30 am – none

free

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Demonstrations

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

10 am – none

free

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest Chowder Cook-Off

02/22/2009

11 am – 3 pm

free

A Winterfest Signature Event - Area restaurants and organizations compete to create the best chowder in town!

Syracuse Winterfest Evening Entertainment

02/12/2009, 02/13/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/15/2009, 02/16/2009… more View All Dates

10 pm – none

free

Evening entertainment at Downtown Manhattan's, Bull and Bear Pub, and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Demonstrations

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

1:30 pm – none

free

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Demonstrations

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

11:30 am – none

free

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Demonstrations

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

10 am – none

free

Syracuse Winterfest Breakfast

02/15/2009, 02/22/2009

9 – 11 am

Enjoy breakfast before you start your day of fun-filled Winterfest festivities. Check Winterfest webpage for location.

Syracuse Winterfest Bloody Mary-Off

02/22/2009

11 am – 3 pm

admission

Downtown restaurants compete to see who has the best Blood Mary mix in town!

Syracuse Winterfest Wing Walk

02/22/2009

Noon – 5 ppm

admission

Area restaurants compete for the title of BEST WINGS; sample and vote for your favorite! ONLY 1,500 tickets available.

Syracuse Winterfest Wood Carving Auction

02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

2:30 pm – none

Syracuse Winterfest Hammond Jammin'

02/22/2009

1 – 6 pm

free

Syracuse Winterfest Kids Karnival

02/20/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/22/2009

11 am – 4 pm

fee for games

Sponsored by the Downtown Committee, enjoy carnival-style games, face painting and balloon characters.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

St. Patrick's Parade Fundraiser

03/08/2009

2pm – none

admission

Friday, March 13, 2009

St. Patrick's Parade Grand Marshall Dinner

03/13/2009

6pm – none

Irish Hertiage Day Ceremonies

03/13/2009

10 am – none

free

St. Patrick's Parade Stripe Painting

03/13/2009

9:30 am – none

free

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Irish Party

03/14/2009

12pm – 6pm

admission

St. Patricks Parade Lobby Party

03/14/2009

11am – 2:30pm

admission

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Syracuse National College Fair

03/15/2009, 03/16/2009

none – none

free

Monday, March 16, 2009

Syracuse National College Fair

03/15/2009, 03/16/2009

none – none

free

Thursday, March 19, 2009

7th Annual Green Building Conference

03/19/2009, 03/20/2009

8am – 6pm

admission

Friday, March 20, 2009

7th Annual Green Building Conference

03/19/2009, 03/20/2009

8am – 6pm

admission

Monday, March 23, 2009

Advances in Bioprocessing

03/23/2009

8am – 7pm

admission

This conference brings bio-processing industry leaders together to help position NYS as a leading employer in the field of bio-processing.

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: www.esf.edu
  • Phone:470-6888
  • Email:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

White Ribbon Campaign Breakfast

03/25/2009

7:30am – none

admission

  • Venue: Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter
  • Website: www.verahouse.org
  • Phone:425-0818
  • Email: