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Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, both, or neither, we wish you the happiest of holidays and sincerely hope you're able to enjoy some family time, or plain old rest and relaxation! Make sure you've got your ugly sweater at the ready, because there are a lot of festivities in the 315 this week. Catch a performance of the Nutcracker, go see It's a Wonderful Life, or enjoy some classical music at a holiday concert. Still need to do some last-minute shopping? Don't worry, it's not too late to swing by one of many holiday markets to find the perfect gifts for friends and family!

This weekend is the winter solstice - an exciting time of year, as the darkest days will soon be behind us! You can celebrate with a candlelit forest walk, a yoga class and sound immersion, or even a tarot reading. This time of year can be hectic, so be sure to treat yourself to something enjoyable - whether it's live music, a restorative yoga session, a sound bath, or a cake decorating class. And remember to show a little extra kindness to everyone - that's what the holiday season is all about!

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What better way to celebrate Christmas with the music of Tom Petty? Come to Middle Ages Brewing to enjoy the show!

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Come to Lock 24 Ice Cream to celebrate the season with sweet treats, great company, and holiday cheer!

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Enjoy live music at Average Joe's!

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We're turning The Westcott Theater into a festive marketplace this holiday season — showcasing the best local artists, makers, and small businesses from across Central New York!

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The Syracuse Orchestra celebrates the season with holiday favorites!

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Come enjoy some live music at the 443! Down-home chic and big-city sound plus small-town charm. Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters are an intoxicating blend of intricate harmonies and the sophistication of jazz, the soul of R&B mixed with Latin and good old rock & roll.

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Get ready to spice up your Saturday at Middle Ages Brewing's Chilli Cook-Off!

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Come enjoy live music at Funk 'N Waffles in Syracuse!

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Celebrate Christmas Eve by seeing The Nutcracker at Syracuse's Palace Theatre!

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Join us at The Preserve for our Customer Appreciation Party — a fun and festive way to celebrate YOU and say thank you for supporting us all year long! We'll have complimentary appetizers displayed in the bar area, plus cocktails and drinks available for purchase to keep the holiday cheer flowing.

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Come relax with a sound bath at Beauty Clarified in Oswego! A new moon sound bath is a meditative experience designed to align with the energy of the new moon, a time for setting intentions and new beginnings.

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Come to Chubby's with your ugliest Christmas sweater to celebrate the holidays!

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Come enjoy choice covers and soulful originals at Gibby's in Oswego!

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Come enjoy vendors and live music at this festive event in Fulton!

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The Lake Ontario Broom Riders invite you to join them at Amethyst Reiki for this workshop, where you will be able to make either a wreath or a broom decorated with seasonal herbs, similar to the ones shown in the photos, to take home with you.

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Come to Sterling Nature Center to celebrate and embrace the first day of winter by taking a guided walk to discover nature's secret expressions of the changing seasons.

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Cheer on the Bills at Lakeview Lanes in Fulton!

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Oswego Figure Skating Club is putting on a holiday showcase featuring full club skaters and our synchronized skating teams.

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Come relax your mind with some yoga at Brewerton Center for the Arts.

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Come to Lakeview Lanes to try your hand at trivia!

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The perennial holiday favorite returns to the Capitol in Rome via a restored 35mm film print directly from the Library of Congress!

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Join us at The Portal in Utica as we honor the Winter Solstice; a tender turning of the wheel, a return to the light, and a night of nourishment, reflection, and community. Enjoy yoga, a potluck dinner, and a candlelit sound immersion.

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The Half Moon Orchestra returns to Munson for its third annual holiday classical concert following two consecutive sold-out performances.

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Grab your skates and don your ugly Christmas sweater for this festive party at the roller rink in Rome!

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Come to the Beer Garden in New Hartford dressed in your best ugly sweater to join the fun at this awesome cornhole tournament!

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Come to Just Breathe Yoga Studio in Rome, where we'll take a pause in the middle of a hectic holiday season to reflect and restore our own inner energy and light.

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If you are a fan of unique brews, a fantastic bar with amazing people as well as readings with KelliePsychicMedium and Duchess Tarot, Copper City Brewing in Rome is the place to be!

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Come to Swifty's in Utica to eat, drink, be merry and jam!

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Come to Copper City Brewing in Rome to enjoy some live music. Maybe Sunday's original set blends all the coolest elements of alt-rock and classic rock, creating a sound that is familiar but altogether original.

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Join us at Just Breathe Yoga Studio in Rome for a special holiday treat! Start your Christmas with a little Blissful Restorative Yoga!

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GardenShare is organizing a farmer's market at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton. These markets will be the perfect opportunity to shop for your holiday meals, stock up your pantry for winter, and maybe even find a locally made gift for someone special.

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Lights on the River will be open at Lisbon Beach! The free drive-through holiday display invites the public to enjoy community-made light scenes and donate food or funds for North Country food pantries.

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North Country Brass team up with New Horizons Swing Ambassadors for a delightful evening of holiday music at the Russell NY Theatre.

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Celebrate the longest night of the year by candlelight with a self-paced hike or snowshoe along our magical forest trail loop at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in Watertown.

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Come to the Ogdensburg Public Library to learn about Astronomy and discover five different interstellar experiments!

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Celebrate Hanukkah at the North Country Children's Museum in Potsdam! A guest educator from Potsdam's Jewish community will lead hands-on activities, including dreidel play and exploration of diverse holiday traditions.

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Ogdensburg Command Performances will bring "Christmas in the Air" to the North Country at George Hall Auditorium in Ogdensburg! The family-friendly show features Santa's favorite elves and dazzling Tinsel-Toes dancers in a Radio City-style holiday revue.

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Join us for a festive and fun Holiday Cake Decorating Class at the Lincoln Loft in Watertown!

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Amvets Post 4 in Massena will offer a free turkey dinner with all the fixings from 11am until gone. Meals are available for dine-in, pickup or delivery.

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Please join us for Christmas at the Grille in Watertown! We will be offering a Christmas Prime Rib Special as well as a curated menu featuring some of our most popular items.

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Join us at the Auburn YMCA for this festive, family-friendly event. Visits with Santa, a Scholastic Book Fair, local crafters, holiday music, and more!

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Enjoy live music at Lunkenheimer Brewing in Weedsport!

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Come to this festive paint and sip event at The Artist's Lounge in Seneca Falls! As the North Star guides Santa on his travels this holiday season, let us guide you through one of our newest holiday paintings.

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A festive night of music featuring Skaneateles Schools Alumni, benefiting Off The Dock Chamber Festival and the Skaneateles Education Foundation. A free holiday reception will follow in Dobson Hall.

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Stop by in your ugliest sweater and celebrate the holidays with us at Simple Roast in Auburn!

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Celebrate the magic of the season and the Winter Solstice at Artistic Impressions! Create an ornament, shop last minute gifts, and enjoy delicious food.

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Make magical memories this holiday season with us at Prison City Brewing North Street! We're transforming the brewery & barn into a festive Holiday Market & Village filled with cozy vibes, great beer, and plenty of cheer.

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We're back for another year of holiday lights, sirens, and community cheer — and the Best in Show Award is back too! Enjoy this festive event in Waterloo.

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Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City's premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music's most iconic groups to life at Del Lago Casino in Waterloo.

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Join us at Port Byron Fire Department for an all you can eat pancake breakfast fundraiser.

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This Italian family restaurant is a wonderful place to enjoy the holidays, whether you're bringing small children, a large party, or looking for somewhere to dine on Christmas Day! Santangelo's has been a Liverpool favorite since 1986, when it was founded as the lifetime dream of Sam, Sally, and Guilio Santangelo.

Built by the Santangelo family and friends, this beloved establishment is based on the generosity and flavors of Grandma's kitchen, combined with recipes from chefs Guilio Santangelo and Michael DeSalis. The restaurant features a rustic European setting with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like a second home. Walk through the almost labyrinthine set of dining rooms and you'll be greeted by friendly, competent staff who are never intrusive.

The menu showcases delicious Italian cuisine alongside fresh steak, veal, and homemade desserts. You can't go wrong with their famous garlic bread, fresh caprese salad, or the crowd-favorite rigatoni a la vodka. Don't miss the light, crispy calamari served with three dipping sauces (marinara, balsamic, and cocktail), Grandma's famous chicken soup from a cherished family recipe, or the tender chicken abruzzi. For something heartier, try the eggplant parmesan, veal marsala, or chicken parmigiana.

The restaurant is known for creating several homemade sauces that can be purchased by the quart to take home. With a full bar featuring specialty cocktails and an extensive wine selection, plus those irresistible cannolis for dessert, Santangelo's delivers the complete Italian dining experience.

Perfect for special occasions, Santangelo's offers facilities for rehearsal dinners, showers, weddings, birthday parties, and anniversaries. They also provide off-site catering to bring their rustic Italian dishes to your home or event.

Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, 4pm-9pm (until 11pm on Saturday). Located at 673 Old Liverpool Road in Liverpool. Reservations recommended!

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