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Rehearsals For ‘What the Rabbi Saw’ In Full Swing

March 29, 2019 Contributor

Tom Briggs is proud to announce his cast for the Oswego Players’ production of “What the Rabbi Saw.” He describes the play, written by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, as vintage comedy full of silly madcap antics at a rapid-fire pace that all take place the night before a big wedding.

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‘The Awesome ’80s Prom’ to Pop Through CNY This Summer

March 29, 2019 Contributor

Director Derek Potocki is no stranger to the stage or the pop culture of the 1980s. He is totally stoked to bring Theatre Du Jour’s first show of the season, “The Awesome ’80s Prom,” to the totally tubular Central New York.

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John, His Story Comes Home to New Community Arts Center Stage

March 25, 2019 Contributor

CNY Community Arts Center is excited to announce a run of John, His Story, for one weekend only, April 5-7 on the new stage at CNY Community Arts Center located at 121 Cayuga St. in downtown Fulton. The 90-minute performance will run four show times including two matinees, April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., April 6 and 7 at 3 p.m.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Honoring The Amazing Women in CNY – And Beyond

March 22, 2019 Contributor

In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women. Seneca Falls is a good place to start celebrating Women’s History Month. But any time is a good time to visit.

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CNY Community Arts Center Introduces “Meet The Artist”

March 19, 2019 Site Administrator

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Sandra Scott Travels: Enjoy Some Quiet Time In Bali

March 15, 2019 Contributor

If the show tune “Bali Ha’i” makes you think of the Indonesian island of Bali that is understandable. But, the song from the musical “South Pacific” actually refers to a mystical island visible on the horizon but unreachable. Bali is reachable and is a popular vacation destination known for its forested mountain, beaches and coral reefs plus it is a favorite for those looking for yoga and meditation retreats. However, I think they have one special day that would be helpful if every place had one day like Bali’s Nyepi, a “Day of Silence.”

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Oswego High School Play Festival To Feature ‘American Girl’ Theme

March 11, 2019 Submitted article

The Oswego High School Drama Club will present an evening of student-written, directed and acted plays at 7:30 p.m. April 26 and 27 in the Robinson-Faust Theater at Oswego High School.

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Prom Night In The ’80s? It Was, Like, So Totally Rad

March 9, 2019 Contributor

All of your favorite characters from your favorite ’80s movies are at The Prom. From the Captain of the Football Team to the Asian Exchange Student, from the Geek to the hottie Head Cheerleader, they’re all competing for Prom King and Queen.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Enjoy Some Oysters, History And More

March 8, 2019 Contributor

Every town has something interesting to see and do. Oyster Bay, Long Island, is no exception. Yet, it is one of those places that is easy to pass by on the way to Long Island’s wine country or to one of the beaches. The name obviously comes from the oysters that can be harvested from the bay. When the settlers arrived in the area the oysters were already being enjoyed by the Native Americans.

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The Stage Is Set, The Lights Are Ready, The Action Begins

March 7, 2019 Contributor

“Snow White and the Queen of Mean” is not the story your parents learned when they were growing up. The play unfolds on the Frances Marion Brown stage in the Civic Arts Center March 8 at 8 p.m. and March 9 and 10 at 2 p.m.

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