50th Annual Art Mart – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. City Hall Commons Atrium, 201 E. Washington St. Syracuse Allied Arts Inc. announces the 50th annual Art Mart, a unique sale of original paintings, Friday, November 26, 2004 sculptures, stained glass, jewelry, fabrics, wood, ceramics and more created by artists and craftspeople from . In addition to the extended hours the night of the Tree Holiday Magic In The Square Lighting, the Mart will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 24. - - 7:00 p.m. 19th Annual Gingerbread Gallery Grand Opening Museum – 6 to 9 p.m. The live musical stage production of A Christmas Fantasy, sponsored by Nextel begins at 318 Erie Blvd. East 7:00 p.m. and ends with the lighting of a 70 ft. Norway spruce Christmas tree. The singing, The sweet smell of gingerbread fills the air. A festive 1800’s street scene features over 40 dancing and skating holiday musical was written and choreographed by Tawn Marie LaFrance gingerbreads in storefront windows. New in 2004! Awards for Novice, Amateur, Professional, and features 75 dancers. Delaware Elementary School will bring approximately fifty students Professional Miniature and Corporate Challenge. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. leading the show’s opening sing-a-long. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through December 31. Admission $5/person; $10/family. The Lisa Mirabito Skaters will perform on ice as the dancers perform on stage with special appearances by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and the story of a special little girl, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides with Santa – 5 to 9 p.m. Lindsey, who dreams of the enchanted gifts that Christmas brings. The magical end of the Corner of South Salina and East Washington Streets stage and ice performance will be the Open Hand Theater’s Magical Snow Princess lighting Presented by The Downtown Committee of Syracuse the Christmas Tree, sponsored by Bank of America. The event is free and we encourage families to come downtown for some good-hearted holiday spirit with many downtown venues offering holiday specials. Ida Benderson Senior Center – 5:30 to 8 p.m. Clinton Square will have open skate from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and after the program 205 S. Salina St. Open House with free refreshments. until 10:30 p.m.

Immediately following the Tree Lighting, Landmark Theatre – 362 S. Salina St. Entertainment provided by The Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc. please join Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll for an 5 to 6 p.m. Chittenango High School Select Choir 6 to 6:30 p.m. Spirit of Syracuse Open House at City Hall – until 9:00 p.m. 6:30 to 7 p.m. New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Gospel Choir 233 E. Washington Street with music by the Stan Colella All-Star Band, Holiday Refreshments, Onondaga Historical Association Museum – 4 to 8 p.m. and have your photograph taken with Mayor Driscoll 321 Montgomery St. Holiday Trains in History exhibit featuring holiday ornaments and decorations from the collection.

Other Events on Friday, November 26: Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert – 8:15 p.m. Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St. A free holiday concert presented by WSYR and Y94FM featuring the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. Catch the holiday spirit with a walk through historic Armory Square. From the tree at Walton Free general admission tickets are available at area Alliance Bank locations. Wegmans Santa Dessert and Franklin Streets and throughout this downtown neighborhood, the Square will be brightly Reception tickets are $10, available at area Wegmans and includes VIP seating and a dessert decorated for the season. Browse through the many distinctive shops and enjoy the cuisines of reception after the show with Santa Claus (children under 12 are free). Proceeds to benefit the the many restaurants in this unique area. McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Site and The Care Program at University Hospital. Parking for Holiday Magic in the Square There will be free parking at the Washington Street Parking Garage at West Washington Street and the West Street Arterial starting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll The garage will remain open until 10:00 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2004. Parking Meter Holidays Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll has declared the following parking meter holidays and the City of Syracuse present within the City of Syracuse’s Central Business District. Meters will be free on: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, November 25, 26 & 27, 2004 Saturday, December 4, 2004 Saturday, December 11, 2004 Saturday, December 18, 2004 Holiday Magic Friday & Saturday, December 24 & 25, 2004 Handicapped Parking Handicapped parking will be available at the meters on Erie Boulevard East, between Salina and Warren Streets as well as any other designated handicapped meters. in the Square NEXTELpresents Thanks to Our Sponsors A Christmas Fantasy Live on Stage with dancers, singers, skaters and You’re Invited to Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus Breakfast With Santa 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sunday, Dec. 12 Friday, November 26th, 2004 Knights of Columbus Building, 135 State Fair Blvd. Enjoy a free breakfast with Santa, live holiday music by the Stan Colella All-Star Band Featuring the Tree Lighting and activities for the children. Admission is free. Seating is limited and reservations Sponsored by Bank of America are needed. Seatings are 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m. Please call (315) 473-4330, ext. 3007 for reservations by Friday, December 3rd Festivities start in Clinton Square at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored, in part, Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, Byrne Dairy, Deli-Boy and Krispy Kreme.