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Utica Observer-Dispatch
Rome's Capitol Theatre goes to the cats for one purr-fect day
Has the one-two punch of Halloween and Election Day left you feeling shaky or even scared? Well, the Rome Capitol Theatre is offering an antidote this weekend, one likely to prove purr-fectly cat-hartic. It’s dedicating Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7 to cats. In partnership with Purrs and Whiskers, a foster-based cat rescue group in Oneida County, the theater will screen the 2026 edition of the CatVideoFest, a compilation of the “latest and best” cat videos, according to the producers. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. with a compilation of submitted local cat videos. And actual felines, available for adoption through Purrs and Whiskers, will be on hand for the event, turning the venue into the Cat-itol Theatre for the afternoon. More: Oneida County Health Dept: Another animal tests positive for rabies More: Rockefeller Christmas tree makes its way through NY Thursday. See route, traffic alerts Cat lovers will have to put $8 in the kitty to attend or $7 for seniors, students and service members, $6 for Capitol Theatre “Friends” and $4 for children age 12 and under, with a portion of the proceeds going to Purrs and Whiskers. Audience members are also asked to bring a cat-appropriate donation, such as
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Festive Adirondack Railroad Train Rides Offered
UTICA, N.Y. -- Families have several festive train rides to choose from, with the Adirondack Railroad offering special holiday trips. According to the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, the "Polar Express" train ride departs from Utica’s Union Station between Nov. 20 and Dec. 20, inviting families to enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa.
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5 Hidden Gem WNY Restaurants: The Best Places You’re Not Eating at Yet
We all have our tried-and-true spots for weeknight takeout or weekend dinner, but if you’re only sticking to the usual suspects, you are seriously missing out. Western New York is packed with hidden strip-mall powerhouses and incredible bakeries serving up some of the best food in the area. If...
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3 Free Holiday Movie Screenings for Local Students
UTICA, N.Y. -- Oneida County students will have a chance to watch holiday classics on the big screen with free movie screenings at The Stanley Theatre in Utica and Rome Capitol Theatre. Broadway Theatre League of Utica and the Oneida County Executive’s Office are working together for the third year...
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Time Out Global
Spice Girls Pop-up at UMusic Camden
People of the world: it’s time to celebrate 30 years of the most iconic girl group in British music history. The Spice Girls are marking the special anniversary with a pop-up at the UMusic Shop in Camden, where fans can get their hands on a ‘Wannabe’ hoodie exclusive to the store, among other nostalgic merch.