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I attended the Brew Fest for the first time a few years ago and I couldn't believe what I had been missing. What seemed like hundreds of different beers and wines to sample were available for my tasting pleasure. From the darkest loggers to sweet Belgium Frambiose, at this fest you are sure to find your new favorite.

By Kirk House
Story curtsey of The Syracuse Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau Magazine. Available online at http://www.visitsyracuse.org/media/VisitSyracuseMagazine.pdf

Nobody can say it – everybody loves it. Skan-ee-AT-las is the name… “Long Lake” in the local Iroquoian tongue. It’s just the right size for strolling from shop to shop to shop, and the lake itself makes a wonderful backdrop for the 19th-century shopping district.

Story curtsey of The Syracuse Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau Magazine. Available online at http://www.visitsyracuse.org/media/VisitSyracuseMagazine.pdf

One of the great things about living in Syracuse is the abundance of parks and recreation trails. When I plan my workout I have dozens of uniquely interesting places that are within a few minutes drive. One of my favorite routes is something few parks can claim; it used to be one of the most important trade routes in the country. The route I am talking about is of course, the Old Erie Canal.

When most people think of kayaking, they think of white waters rushing through as you slide down dangerous rivers. There is also another type of kayaking, which is great for the Central New York region, it is flat water kayaking. I myself just began to kayak this summer and I’ve paddled on the Seneca River, near Baldwinsville and on the Montezuma Wildlife Preserve, hoping on the Seneca River again, this time near Port Byron. It’s great exercise and a great time to be had with a friend with a kayak. It’s a bit of an investment for a kayak and your gear, but well worth it.

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Every year I look forward to the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival, held this year Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all days in historic Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse. If you haven’t yet experienced the festival, you need to. If you have, I’ll see you there.

Come for the dozens of artists selling their distinctive pieces, for the great food, live music, street performers, great surrounding architecture and neat things for small kids and “big kids,” too.

Syracuse Youth Rugby Football Club:
Syracuse Silverbacks

For the first time in the Syracuse area, youth rugby has been established for all interested High School boys, 19 and under. The Syracuse Youth Rugby Football Club is part of the New York State Rugby Union. This spring season, the club team participates in a seven game schedule facing teams from Buffalo, Rochester and other areas of NY. They will also participate in an end of the year tournament. Practices are held 2-3 times per week at O'connor park (the corner of Velasko and Onondaga) and games are played on Sundays.

It’s springtime again, or at least by date it is, maybe not by weather yet. Time to get out an about and enjoy what central New York has to offer. If you enjoy running, take a quick run, lakeside around Green Lakes at Green Lakes Park which offers great road and trail running. If bike riding and rollerblading are more your style, check out Onondaga lake parkway for a quick jaunt.

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Comedy is not dead in Syracuse! A few weeks ago I discovered a hidden gem tucked inside the Comfort Inn on 7th North Street in L'Pool - The Comedy Playhouse.

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The Greater Strathmore Neigborhood Association is proud to host the 5th annual Parks Run from Syracuse's historic Onondaga Park. This 4 mile trek will begin and end in the park, while taking you on a visual tour of one of NYS most beautiful family neighborhoods. Enjoy the tremendous views of downtown (and even the windmills of Oneida) from one of the city's highest peaks. The event is open to anyone of any age, and rates are designed for individuals and for entire families- there will be plenty of fun scheduled for non-running participants as well.