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Sandra Scott Travels: There Are Some Incredible Sites To See Along The Mekong River

May 2, 2014 Contributor

I love river trips and our eight-day cruise on the Mekong Explorer was wonderful. The Mekong Explorer is a beautiful teak and mahogany cruise boat that has a capacity of 34 but there were only about 20 on board making the crew to guest ratio about one-to-one. After my eight-day cruise on the Mekong Explorer I know the Mekong River between Nong Khai and Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand is serene with incredible sites to see along the way.

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‘Young Frankenstein’ hilariously heads into final weekend

April 30, 2014 Contributor

Lavishly costumed amid a gothic set, the classic Mel Brooks-Thomas Meehan musical-comedy spoof about the grandson of the original Dr. Frankenstein and his reawakened monster has two remaining performances: 7:30 p.m. May 3 and 2 p.m. May 4, at Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.

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You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Cast Announced

April 29, 2014 Contributor

CNY Arts Center announces the cast of its next production, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” set to open June 6 for a two-weekend run at the center, 357 State St. The musical favorite is being directed and choreographed by Amy Price (Willy Wonka, Jr., Adventures of Tom Sawyer).

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Sandra Scott Travels: There’s So Much to See and Do In Laos

April 25, 2014 Contributor

I like it when countries offer visas on arrival. Such is the case with Laos. It is quick and easy – just fill out the form, submit a passport-style image, passport, and pay $35 in cash. We checked into the Best Western which was a good choice and reasonable with two of our requirements: complimentary breakfast and internet. The hotel is located in the heart of old Vientiane near the Mekong River.

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College’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ coaxes multiple talents from cast

April 20, 2014 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s adaptation of the classic musical spoof “Young Frankenstein” brings new faces to the stage and highlights the comedic talent of the student cast, starting with a preview at 7:30 p.m. April 24, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre. The college music and theatre departments will present the musical comedy at 7:30 p.m. April 25; April 26; and May 3. The show will close with a 2 p.m. matinee May 4.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Experience “The Road to Revolution”

April 18, 2014 Contributor

On a recent visit to Massachusetts, John and I planned to stay in Boston but there was a large convention going on so all the reasonable hotels were booked. We ended up staying at the Sonesta Suites in nearby Burlington, Mass. Several years ago we enjoyed our stay at the Sonesta Hotels in Peru. Sonesta Suites turned out to be a great choice. It was near Lexington and Concord, both places we wanted to visit. One of the most momentous moments in American history happened on April 19, 1775 in Lexington, Massachusetts.

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Disconnect Launches Prog-rock Sideman into Spotlights

April 13, 2014 Contributor

John Wesley doesn’t wait long to take charge on his new album, Disconnect, stepping out of the sideman role and into the spotlight on his first solo release since 2011’s EP the lilypad suite and first full-length effort since Shiver in 2005. As has been the case on each of his previous four albums and three EPs, the Tampa, Florida guitarist/vocalist continues to push the boundaries of his music.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Tourism, History Meld In Myanmar

April 11, 2014 Contributor

Today Pagan is known as Bagan. From the 9th to the 13th centuries it was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan. During its glory days there were more than 10,000 Buddhist temples and monasteries; today only about 2,200 remain. Even so, it is the premier tourist destination in Myanmar rivaling the ruins in Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

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SUNY Oswego to revive monster musical comedy ‘Young Frankenstein’

April 11, 2014 Contributor

A comic spoof on the legend of Frankenstein comes to life this month as SUNY Oswego’s theatre and music departments present an adaptation based on the 1974 hit film and 2007 Broadway play “Young Frankenstein” in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre. The play will preview at 7:30 p.m. April 24, and run 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 and May 3, with the matinee finale at 2 p.m. May 4.

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Fulton Community Theatre To Hold Auditions For One-Act Plays

April 7, 2014 Contributor

The production will consist of two one-act plays: “Take Five” a comedy by Westley M. Pederson, to be directed by Donald Crowe and “Who Am I This Time?” by Christopher Sergel, based on the short story by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., to be directed by Valeri Roscoe Dedich. Auditions will be held on April 21 and 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 309 Buffalo St.

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