Things to Do New Year’s Eve 2012, from Albany to Lake Placid
Parties, Celebrations and Yes, Fireworks
Let’s face it: 2011 was a wacky year. But, with the end of each year comes the promise of a new beginning. We all make resolutions that we never keep, yet we embrace the celebration and the out with the [...]
The New Year’s Edition: Best Bets for NYE in Ithaca
New Year’s Eve Events in Ithaca
The holidays are typically a quieter time in Ithaca. With most of the students gone, the full-time residents get a winter respite from the throngs of cars and crowds in all their favorite places. And honestly, there’s no better time to [...]
Hattie’s: A Saratoga Institution
Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Crab Slaw Salad…Hattie’s Has It
It doesn’t get anymore Southern…or Saratoga than Hattie’s. Finding Southern home cooking in Saratoga Springs would sound about as likely as finding snow in July, but the fried chicken, collard greens, peach cobbler and rest of the carefully chosen menu is as [...]
Memories of Christmas: A Perspective on Decorating the Tree
An Entertaining Look at the Holiday Tradition
My mother has never been a big fan of Christmas or of holidays in particular. Two months in advance, her words precede the commercials which run the television programming:
“It’s almost Christmas,” she says with good nature, but inside of her is [...]
How to Make Your Own Holiday Card
Making Your Own Christmas Cards: A Homemade Way to Say Happy Holidays
The holidays mean holiday cards. To avoid the hassle of trying to find that perfect card, I usually opt to make my own.
Even if you’re not that crafty, it’s really pretty simple to create a handmade card to [...]
Laughs on Lark, Review
Local Comedians take the Stage for the Holidays
We all know that comedians like to have fun. And what better time than the holidays to get them all together for some shenanigans, dirty humor, and merrymaking.
I got my share of the fun this past week at Laughs on Lark, a monthly comedy showcase [...]
[ December 19, 2011 to December 25, 2011 . ] Events for Week of December 19-25, 2011
Events & Things to Do, Capital Region to the Adirondacks: Week of December 19, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Through January 1, 2012
Art: Susan Anderson
The Old Chatham Country Store, Old Chatham
Free. www.oldchathamcountrystore.com
George’s Pick!
Through January 2, 2011
Art: Elusive Persona: Photographic Works by Carrie Will and Sarah Mac Wright
Photography Center of the Capital [...]
Weekly World News Roundup, Week of December 15, 2011
The Free George Brings You the Weekly World News
Motorcycle Passengers Banned to Prevent Assassinations
HONDURAS: The nation’s Congress has voted in favor of banning motorcycle passengers following the murders of two high-profile victims. The law is expected to decrease murder rates as motorcycle passengers are known for acting [...]
Utica Holiday Events for the Whole Family
Fun Holiday Events in the Utica Area
The chaos of the holiday season is probably beginning to wear on your nerves. Maybe you have even lost the holiday spirit. It can be hard getting past the traffic jams – on the roads and in stores; getting around Christmas Vacation-style in-laws; [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Saratoga, December 14-31, 2011
Saratoga Springs NY Events: Live Music, Dreidels, Doughnuts and A Christmas Carol
Saratoga is in full swing for the holidays. While everyone is busy with shopping and decorating, you should take some time out to enjoy the various events going on in the area. Here’s a sampling [...]
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