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Sandra Scott Travels: Cure The Long Winter Blues With A Caribbean Jaunt

April 12, 2019 Contributor

Sometimes it takes a change in latitude for a change in attitude. The winter was long.I needed to get away. But, where? I wanted sun and sea. We are lucky the Caribbean is so close with many destinations to choose from.

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Husband – Wife Team Return To Stage To Discover ‘What the Rabbi Saw’

April 10, 2019 Contributor

Local favorites Nelson and Sherri Metz bring their passion for theatre and each other to the Oswego Players’ latest production of “What the Rabbi Saw” featuring Nelson as Mr. Kirchenbaum, father of the bride and Sherri portraying his long-suffering wife, Edie, mother of the bride in this everything goes wrong wedding day farce.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Remembering The Life and Career of Hank Aaron

April 5, 2019 Contributor

“Play ball” is the call of the season. But it is also a good time to learn more about the history of baseball and its players. Of course, you can always attend a ball game and visit Cooperstown’s Baseball Hall of Fame, but there are other interesting things for baseball aficionados to do.

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Sandra Scott Travels: Visit A Museum You’ll Actually Enjoy

March 29, 2019 Contributor

I know there are people who hate going to museums, especially art museums. But, I challenge them to check out the American Visionary Museum. It is so unique that I think they will be fascinated. At the American Visionary Art Museum original works of art created by intuitive, self-taught artists provoke, amuse, intrigue and appeal to everyone.

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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”

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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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