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weather deck event 2012  

Wayne's Weather Deck Party 2013

When: May 16, June 13, July 25 - All 5:00-6:30pm

Where: The CNY Central Weather Deck

 Broadcasting LIVE at the CNY Central Media Center and on NBC3 and CBS5 during the 5:00-6:30pm news.

Viewers nominate a worthy group or self nominate themselves by writing a 200 word or less entry on CNYCentral.com about why they should be chosen to attend this “by invitation only” event.  Wayne Mahar reviews all entries and selects the groups to invite.  A portion of these nomination letters will be posted on CNYcentral.com. Each party will have approximately 130 attendees.

Ticket Information: Submit your nomination here

 

canine carnival event 2012  

Canine Carnival

When: August 3, 10:00am-3:00pm

Where: Long Branch Park at Long Branch Park in Liverpool

The Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation and CNY Central are hosting the fourth Annual Canine Carnival. The goal of the event is to raise funds for the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation and improve community awareness of animal needs. Hold this date to visit over 70 vendors and rescue associations helping animals of all types!

Ticket Information: No purchase necessary. Free admission.


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job fair 2013     

CNY Central Job Fair 2013

When: April 25, 10:00am-3:00pm

Where: Destiny USA, 3rd floor of the Canyon Area

 The goal of CNY Central’s Job Fair 2013 is to help the residents of our community both Veterans and Non-Veterans alike find employment. This event provides a one-stop place to meet with several employers and create a network of contacts that will lead to employment. Click here for more information. 

Ticket Information: Free and open to the public

recycling earth day 2013     

Recycling Day Event 2013

Presented by Maven Technologies and sponsored in part by Destiny USA

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When: April 6, 8:00am-1:00pm

Where: Solar Street Parking Lots, by Destiny USA

CNY Central is asking our community to properly recycle unlimited electronic devices including televisions, and so many more items. View a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items

Ticket Information: Free - no tickets necessary. Cash donations will be accepted on site to benefit Baby Easton’s Family and the Butterfly Fund.

More than 250,000 pounds of recyclables were dropped off, and nearly $10,000 was donated, at CNY Central's Recycling Day Event on Saturday afternoon at Destiny USA.

More than 2,000 cars dropped off items, which filled 10 tractor trailers with over 250,000 pounds of recyclables.

From your generous donations, we raised $9,829 that will benefit Baby Easton’s family and the Butterfly Fund, a non-profit focused on Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). 60 percent of the donations will go directly to Baby Easton’s family and 40% will go to the Butterfly Foundation in honor of Baby Easton’s family.


 

taste of sucess event 2012 

Taste of Success 2012

When: May 18, 6:00-8:00pm, VIP Reception 5:00-6:00pm

Where: International Pavilion at the
New York State Fairgrounds

The annual Taste of Success will treat participants to Wegmans’ finest food and an expansive array of wines and beers.

Proceeds will help support nearly 1,000 Syracuse City students enrolled in Hillside Work Scholarship Connection, a youth development program that helps students graduate high school with the skills they need to succeed in college and the workplace.

Ticket Information: Tickets are $50 at the door or $40 before May 4th. Tickets are available at all Syracuse Wegmans Service Desks or on the Hillside Web Site.


 

balloonfest 2012 

33rd Annual Jamesville Balloonfest - 2012

When: Friday June 8 from 4-11pm, Saturday June 9 from 9am-11pm, and Sunday June 10 from 9am-9pm

Where: Jamesville Beach

Join us to enjoy over two dozen hot air and special shape balloons at the 33rd Annual Jamesville Balloonfest!  Go on a balloon ride, watch the educational demonstrations and learn about the history of ballooning while enjoying the sounds of national, local and regional musical entertainment

There will be a wide variety of food and beverages along with amusement rides for all!  Don't forget about the Art's and Crafts section where various artists and crafters will be sharing their expertise.

Ticket Information: Tickets available at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free.


syracuse fest 2012 

 Syracuse Festival at The Inner Harbor - 2012

When: July 4 - July 8 (Gates oepn at 12pm)

Where: Syracuse Inner Harbor

CNY Central presents the Syracuse Festival that will showcase national, regional and local actson the "Music for the Mission" main stage each day and night at Syracuse’s’ Inner Harbor. There will be vendors, games, amusement rides, local eateries and more family fun for everyone! The traditional City of Syracuse July 4th fireworks show will be Saturday night, July 7th at 9:30pm with the music of Stan Colella Orchestra on the "Music for the Mission" main stage.  

Just a short stroll from downtown Syracuse, the Syracuse Festival is an event for everyone to enjoy! Click here for a list and schedule of the various entertainment.

Alan Byer Volvo is providing complimentary free Summer Fun Tickets when you register to win on Thursday or Friday at the Syracuse Inner Harbor.  You must be present to win one pair of tickets every 30 minutes to various Central New York Theme Parks.

Ticket Information: $3.00 Admission per day for adults, children 12 and under are $1.00 (Except Saturday is free for everyone, compliments of the City of Syracuse).


penguinpalooza 2012 

Penguin Palooza, Ice Cream Extravaganza - 2012

When: July 15, 5:30-8:30pm

Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnett Park

Children ages 2-12 are invited to participate in a wild party unlike any other. Enjoy an incredible array of activities, midway games, entertainment, ice cream tastings, and food as the Zoo welcomes costumed characters, face painters, magicians, jugglers, live music, and more!

Penguin Palooza admission is required for both children and adults.

Ticket Information: Member tickets Advance Sale $10, Non-Members Advanced Sale $15 and Day of the event is $17. Purchase tickets here. 


snl

LIVE - 2012

When: Saturday, September 8  at 8 p.m

Where: SRC Arena

CNY Central is partnering with the SRC Arena to bringing great shows and entertainment. Some Saturday Night Live veterans will bring their comedy to Central New York in the show, "LIVE." Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan and Tim Meadows will perform.

Ticket Information: $48 and $59 at the SRC Arena Box Office 


streb

Streb - 2012

When: Monday, September 24 at 8:00p.m

Where: SRC Arena

CNY Central is partnering with the SRC Arena to bringing great shows and entertainment. ‘Streb’ invites you to re-think the interface among people, technology, and society and to harness invisible forces through theatrical action.

Ticket Information: $35 and $55 at the SRC Arena Box Office 


drumline live

DRUMLine Live - 2012

When: Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: SRC Arena

CNY Central is partnering with the SRC Arena to bringing great shows and entertainment. 'DRUMLine Live’ is an international tour based on the American Marching Band tradition featuring hip-hop, R&B, classic Motown, and rousing brass sounds with explosive energy, athleticism, and precision dance.

Ticket Information: $30 and $50 at the SRC Arena Box Office 


Cirque Chinois

National Circus of the People’s Republic of China - 2012

When: Monday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m.

Where: SRC Arena

CNY Central is partnering with the SRC Arena to bringing great shows and entertainment. ‘National Circus of the People’s Republic of China’ showcases acts of beauty and daring in this performance of "Cirque Chinois."

Ticket Information: $30, $40 and $50 at the SRC Arena Box Office 


Spirituals to Funk

Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama - 2012

When: Tuesday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m.

Where: SRC Arena

CNY Central is partnering with the SRC Arena to bringing great shows and entertainment. Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama explore the connections among jazz, blues, and gospel with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John and The Lower 911 and five-time Grammy Award Winners Blind Boys of Alabama together with special guests.

Ticket Information: $25, $35 and $55 at the SRC Arena Box Office 


zoo boo 2012 

The Great Zoo Boo 2012

When: October 19, 20, 26 & 27 from 6:00-8:30pm

Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo will be transformed into a bustling Halloween bash with hauntingly hilarious interactive characters and sets for children and families to enjoy.

Families will be able to interact with characters like Franki and Wolfie, explore the Wizard's Walkway, walk a hay bale maze, visit Zoo Boo’s Creepy Corners Crew, and play in Scarecrow Alley!  

Ticket Information: Tickets are $8 at the door, $7 advance sale, $6 Advance Sale Group/Member $6 and children 2 & under are free. Puchase tickets here.


toys for tots event revised 2012  

Drive-Thru Drop Off
for Wayne’s Toys for Tots Drive - 2012

When: December 18, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Where: CNY Central, 1030 James Street in Syracuse

Join us for The Drive-Thru Drop off for Wayne’s Toys for Tots. If you have new, unwrapped toys you’d like to donate to Toys for Tots, just load them into your vehicle and drive right into our parking lot from the right hand side of the building at 1030 James Street. Some nice Marines will unload the toys from your car and reload them onto their large truck. You don’t even have to get out of your car!

Ticket Information: No purchase necessary.

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