The first week of December in Central New York is packed with festive performances, seasonal music and holiday traditions.

If you or your kids used the "bored" word this past week, then you need to check out this week's list of events. Get your coat and get going!

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Music can transport you, so why not catch a concert? There are multiple options in the seven-city Hillcrest area this month.

Breakfast: The Kerhonkson Firehouse, 333 Main St., Kerhonkson, hosts a breakfast the second Sunday of every month. Take-out orders are available. Call (845) 626-7455 for more information. “Museum ...

A menorah lighting will take place 5:30 p.m. each night, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 21 as Rabbi Matt Eisenberg ...

Ryan Marvel: 3 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St., Loveland. The pianist will share music of the season and from his ...

A Texas Harmony Holiday ConcertCelebrate the season with Texas Harmony, DFW’s award-winning a cappella chorus, ...

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Saturday Night Bingo: 6-11 p.m., Bingo Planet, 281 E. 29th St., Loveland. Gymkats Booster Club is raising funds to support youth gymnastics. gymkats.org. Eighth Annual Handmade Market: noon-4 p.m.

The Courant’s arts picks for Nov. 30 through Dec. 6 also include comedy from Steve Martin, Martin Short, Jess Hilarious, Dave ...

Theater for the New City will present KILLING MRS. CLAUS this December, offering a new holiday comedy by Peter Zachari. Check ...