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Open Hand Theatre will present Gian-Carlo Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors," a truly magical holiday production with Open Hand Theater's giant puppets, on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College, 8 Lincklaen Street in Cazenovia. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

"Amahl and the Night Visitors" is presented by the Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College in collaboration with Open Hand Theatre, and is the first in many productions in a new   Kidz Artz at Caz family series.

The show, directed by Geoffrey Navias (production) and Joseph Downing (music), is one hour long and family friendly. General admission is $15 for adults (21 & over); $12 for seniors (62+) and students (13-20); and $10 for ages 12 and under. For ticket information call 315-655-STAR. For additional information on Kidz Artz at Caz children's series, contact Theatre Manager Colleen Prossner at 315-655-7238 or e-mail cprossner@cazenovia.edu.

Open Hand Theater employs masks and puppets together with live actors and music to produce theatrical pieces for children and adult audiences, including performances in schools, parks, community centers, churches and professional theaters as well as its theater home in Syracuse. The Theater also operates highly successful, innovative arts-in-education programs in schools throughout Central and Western New York. For more information about Open Hand Theatre visit www.openhandtheater.org.

In the Dec. 7 Syracuse Post-Standard, critic Neil Novelli wrote, "Open Hand Theater's production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is a powerful, stirring work of imagination, and it packs all the emotions of the Christmas season into just 55 spectacle-filled minutes. The work tells a simple story: A crippled boy and his destitute mother are visited by three kings carrying gifts for an unknown newborn child. Gian-Carlo Menotti composed the short opera for television in 1951. It's a funny as well as moving show, and it has been a popular Christmas production ever since, appealing to all ages."

Colleen Prossner said, "We are excited to create a partnership with Open Hand Theatre to present delightful larger-than-life puppetry shows for the whole family. We look forward to offering many different types of family and children's programming in the coming year."      

It is December 17th and that means the snowmobile trails in Madison County are officially open...with a catch, there needs to be some new snow.  The forecast does look encouraging so make sure your sleds are gassed up and you are ready to go.  Email us for a free snowmobile map!

The all new I Love NY winter site is up and running.  On it you can find great things to do during the Winter in New York State and some awesome hotel deals and packages.  Don't forget to check out all of our winter specials too, they are perfect opportunities to heat up your winter relationships.

Tonight is the annual Men's Night in Cazenovia.  It is a night of shopping set up just for men sponsored by Cazenovia's Historic Business District.  Shops remain open from 6-9pm followed by prizes and a TV raffle at the Lincklaen House.  Get your free raffle tickets at area merchants that evening.  So get your friends together, bring your checkbook, enjoy a few beverages and finish your Christmas Shopping early.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum announced today the newest class of inductees to enter the Hall. Living inductees include bantamweight champion Orlando Canizales (USA), heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis (UK), junior lightweight champion Brian Mitchell (South Africa), publicist / matchmaker / promoter Bob Goodman (USA), promoter Akihiko Honda (Japan), journalist Hugh McIlvanney (UK), and broadcaster Larry Merchant (USA).     “We're extremely excited about the Class of 2009 and very much looking forward to honoring the 20th class of inductees,” said Executive Director Edward Brophy. “All living inductees are anticipated to attend and participate in 2009 Hall of Fame Weekend festivities.”

    The 20th Annual Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled for June 11-14th in Canastota, NY. Over 20 events, including a golf tournament, banquet, parade and autograph card show, are planned. An impressive celebrity lineup of boxing greats of yesterday and today will attend this year's Induction Weekend. The highlight of the weekend will be the Official Enshrinement Ceremony on the Hall of Fame Museum Grounds in Canastota, New York on Sunday, June 14th to welcome the newest members.  Make your trip to the induction ceremonies a wonderful vacation for the whole family.  Find a unique place to stay near the festivities and enjoy great events and attractions all weekend long.

For more information on the events planned for the 2009 International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend, please call the Hall of Fame at (315) 697-7095.

Cazenovia’s 31st annual Christmas Walk will start Friday, Dec. 5, 6:30 to 9 p.m., on the front lawn of the Presbyterian Church on Albany Street. A tree-lighting ceremony will commence with a visit from the mayor, as well as an appearance from Santa and his band of medieval and international colleagues. The Cazenovia High School Chamber Choir will perform seasonal songs and kids can meet Santa from 7 to 9 p.m. at 95 Albany St. After the lighting ceremony, visitors are invited to roam the decorated village shopping district where shops will stay open until 9 p.m. and outdoor vendors will sell food, beverages and holiday crafts to benefit local non-profit organizations.

Gentlemen still brainstorming for the perfect gift for their significant others can participate in a shopping and social event via Men’s Night Out on Thursday, Dec. 11, 6 to 9 p.m. Men will have the opportunity to browse personalized shopping lists—many of the Cazenovia merchants know the significant others in the men’s lives and may even have their holiday
wish lists on file—and collect raffle tickets to win a flat screen TV. The boys are invited to end the night with hors d’oeuvres and drinks in the Lincklaen House, 79 Albany St., at 8 p.m. For more information about the Cazenovia events, call 655-9243.

The Colgate Inn is planning its annual New Years Eve party and you should plan not to miss it again this year.  You can choose from two different packages this year.  The first package is the Ultimate Experience Package.  It costs $195  and includes your overnight accommodations, a bottle of champagne in the room, continental breakfast, and a late checkout.  It also includes dinner for two with a glass of wine or champagne, salad, entree and dessert. 

The Deluxe package is only $115 but does not include dinner at the Inn.  Both packages include four drink vouchers and admission to the party, free hors d'oeuvres and live music.  For more information contact the Colgate Inn at 315-824-2300 or download the PDF below.

The best part of the deal is if you get your friends together you can save big.  If you buy four packages you get one free and if you buy eight you get two free so get the friends together and party like its 2009!

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