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©COURTESY BUFFALO CVB/NANCY J. PARISI Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo Upstate Theater Bright Lights across New Y ork Performing arts are BIG in New York! Inspired by New York City, the world’s entertainment capital, upstate theaters go all-out to shine bright. From Long Island to Buffalo, marquees light up the winter months with world-class music, dance, comedy and theater. The Tilles Center on Long Island hosts renowned artists in theater and music, from James Taylor to cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Seasonal events include fully-staged operas, ballet, Broadway shows and children’s theater. Holiday performances include the Long Island Philharmonic’s annual New Year’s Eve Concert, concluding with its traditional ball drop as the audience sings Auld Lang Syne. 516/299-3100; tillescenter.org In the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie’s 1869 Bardavon Opera House presents children’s theater and concerts, the New Paltz Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker, and an exciting series of The Met: Live in HD performances. 845/473.2072; upac.org Palace Theater, Albany The Capital-Saratoga region’s majestic theaters include the Palace in Albany (518/465-3334; palacealbany. com) and Proctor’s in Schenectady (518/346-6204; proctors.org). Annual holiday favorites at the Palace delight audiences of all ages—from the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker to the New Year’s Eve Comedy Blast. Nearby, world-class musicians play in the acoustically perfect 1875 Troy Music Hall (troymusichall.org) and innovative EMPAC Center. empac.rpi.edu In Central New York, Utica’s historic Stanley Theatre features an eclectic “Mexican Baroque” style, combining a terra cotta and tiled mosaic exterior with a lavish gold-leaf Baroque WINTER • 24 • 800/CALL-NYS interior, Hapsburg lions, and a multitude of angels and cherubs. The annual Great Artists Series presents internationally acclaimed music and dance and traditional Christmas favorites. 315/724-1113; cnyarts.com Rochester’s celebrated Geva Theatre Center will tickle your funny bone with unique comedy improv. Other highlights of Geva’s winter schedule include holiday classics, musicals, lively comedies and thoughtprovoking dramas. 585/232-4382; gevatheatre.org In Geneva, southeast of Rochester, the magnificent Smith Opera House is applauded for its near-perfect acoustics. Along with concerts and a film festival, seasonal highlights at the Smith Center for the Arts include modern rock concerts, ballet and children’s theater productions. 315/781-5483; thesmith.org The Mulroy Civic Center Theaters are part of Syracuse’s stunning threeblock Oncenter. Winter highlights include the renowned Syracuse Opera’s fully-staged productions, dance, and a series of touring Broadway shows. 315/435-8000; oncenter.org Broadway comes to Buffalo’s theater district to spice up the season. Great shows at Shea’s Performing Arts Center are highlighted by their popular Broadway Series, featuring six fully-staged productions. 716/847-1410; sheas.org All this and we’ve barely brushed the footlights! Visit iloveny.com for information on over 100 regional theaters and performing arts centers across the state. Winter’s very entertaining in upstate New York!  http://www.cnyarts.com http://www.gevatheatre.org http://www.thesmith.org http://www.oncenter.org http://www.proctors.org http://www.sheas.org http://www.tillescenter.org http://www.troymusichall.org http://empac.rpi.edu http://www.iloveny.com http://www.upac.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Winter 2013/2014

ILNY Travel Guide - Winter 2013/2014
Contents
What's Hot This Winter
Family Fun
Downhill Skiing, Riding & Tubing
Cross-Country Skiing
Ski Centers Map
Snowshoeing
Winter Fishing
Snowmobiling
Shopping
Upstate Theater
Spring Adventures
Winter Events

ILNY Travel Guide - Winter 2013/2014

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