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The Wizard of Oz Features Cast of Young Theater Veterans

July 11, 2019 Contributor

This summer the Harborfest Children’s Musical “The Wizard of Oz” will bring a classic tale to life with a cast of area youth, many of whom have become theater veterans over the last several years.

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One Night Only: A Trio of Tenors

July 8, 2019 Contributor

Looking for something fun and relaxing to do in the lull between the Fourth of July and the excitement of Harborfest? Then join the Oswego Opera Theater at The American Foundry at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12, as it presents “A Trio of Tenors.”

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Sandra Scott Travels: There’s Plenty To See And Do Along Route 20 in NYS

July 5, 2019 Contributor

In New York State, U.S. 20 extends 372.32 miles from the Massachusetts state line in the Berkshire Mountains to the Pennsylvania state line at Ripley.

It is the longest surface road in New York and makes its way through quaint little towns that seem, in many ways, unchanged since the New York State Thruway diverted traffic from Route 20.

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Harborfest Children’s Musical Continues Tradition of Family Entertainment

July 3, 2019 Contributor

This year’s Harborfest Children’s Musical, the beloved Classic “The Wizard of Oz,”continues a tradition of family entertainment that began with the creation of the festival in 1987.

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Annie Get Your Gun Celebrates Music And Family

July 3, 2019 Contributor

Howdy partners! Well tis yer old buddy Buffalo Bill reachin out to ya agin with good news. And I be wantin ta tell all you youngins bout my big plans for our show, “Annie Get Your Gun.”

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Sandra Scott Travels: Take A Mental Health Day In Skaneateles

June 28, 2019 Contributor

I think insurance companies should include in their coverage “mental health day.” So for instance “X” number of days not to exceed a certain monetary amount. We all need days away from the “everyday.” It might even save them money in the long-run.

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‘The Wizard of Oz’ To Include Deleted Scenes

June 28, 2019 Contributor

The 2019 Harborfest Children’s Musical “The Wizard of Oz” will include several scenes deleted from the original movie version. These include a dance routine with the scarecrow and crows, the poppy field scene with dancing Poppies and snowflakes, the Haunted Forest with actual ghosts and the Jitterbug scene.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Enjoy A ‘Day Trip’ To Kingston

June 21, 2019 Contributor

We Central New Yorkers are fortunate because we have the opportunity for many great day trips including ones to Canada. Getting to Kingston is half the fun. I like taking the ferry from Cape Vincent to Wolfe Island. The ride is only 10 minutes; the ferry runs frequently until mid-October and has been family-owned for more than 200 years.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Oswego’s Safe Haven Celebrates 75th Anniversary

June 14, 2019 Contributor

Recently I attended a dinner theater presentation at the Oswego Foundry dealing with Safe Haven. The play was written by Michael Nupuf and Laura Lowrie and directed by Richard Mosher. It portrayed the life and times of a fictional family. I have read Ruth Gruber’s book “Haven.” I think it should be compulsory reading for students in Oswego County and elsewhere.

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‘The Wizard of Oz’ To Be Presented as Harborfest Children’s Musical

June 8, 2019 Contributor

Franklin Square (West Park) will be transformed into the land of Oz this summer as Oswego Children’s Theater will present the classic story “The Wizard of Oz” as the annual Harborfest Children’s Musical.

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