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Whitesboro "Concerts In The Park" Begin Wednesday Night

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:15:12 +0000

One sure sign that the "Frog Days Of Summer" are on the way is the beginning of those free outdoor concerts in central New York. Generally, area villages and towns have a particular night of the week for their musical events, and this Wednesday night, the Village Of Whitesboro begins its "Concerts In The Park" series. Here are more details.

Tonight's The Last Free Utica Zoo Monday Night

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:10:31 +0000

If you haven't been to the Utica Zoo lately, you'll be pleasantly surprised! I did a Big Frog 104 live broadcast at the zoo on Saturday and was amazed at the exhibits of over 100 exotic animals, the jungle environment trails between sections, and so much more. And during this last week of the "Frog Days Of Summer", tonight's your last chance for free admission Monday at the zoo.

Bowling Tips For Lefties

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:10:27 +0000

With the "Frog Days Of Summer" almost in your rear view mirror, now may be the time to join a bowling leauge. Big Frog's Matt Herkimer is a league bowler with impressive stats, especially when they leave the bumpers up! As for me, I'm a left-hander and like many other sports, I have yet to master bowling. So, for my fellow left-handers, here's a bowling tip.

It's Showtime Tonight At Saranac Thursday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:10:14 +0000

It's hard to believe as the "Frog Days Of Summer" wind down, that tonight is the last Saranac Thursday of the year. And what a finish! Showtime (featuring our Big Frog friend and colleague James Pond) makes a return engagement on stage to close out the season. All the festivities take place in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica.

So You Think You Can Sing?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:10:06 +0000

As the "Frog Days Of Summer" wind down, now's the time to plan your upcoming fall schedule. And, if you love to sing, the Mohawk Valley Choral Society would like to hear from you.

Blood Drive Monday At Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:10:15 +0000

During the “Frog Days Of Summer” there is a greater need for blood, and you may have more time to help out next Monday at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “Faxton-Saint Luke’s Healthcare health center is hoping that evening hours increase the number of donations. The blood drive [...]

Do You Like Old Song And Dance Movies?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:41:41 +0000

If you like song and dance movies of the 1940s and 1950s, then you probably loved Gene Kelly. Dancer, singer, actor and funny man, Kelly was one of MGM's legendary stars of the silver screen. Gene Kelly would have been 100 years old today. During the "Frog Days Of Summer", you might check out Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today as they are running 12 of Kelly's classic films.

Sitrin Hosting Blood Drive Wednesday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:10:38 +0000

During the "Frog Days Of Summer", you can roll up your sleeve for the American Red Cross. Sitrin is hosting a blood drive this Wednesday, and the need for blood is always greater in the summer.

Some Comic Relief With No Respect

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:10:17 +0000

How about some comic relief on a Tuesday? And, if you’re back from a vacation this week during the “Frog Days Of Summer”, you could really use some laughs. Here’s a hilarious video of the king of the no-respect one-lines, the late Rodney Dangerfield, introduced by Johnny Carson (by the way, this stand-up routine is [...]

Happy 58th Birthday Al Roker

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:10:45 +0000

The "Frog Days Of Summer" have been filled with celebrity birthdays, and today the man who gives America the weather every morning on NBC's "Today"show, Al Roker is celebrating his 58th birthday. Al Roker has some ties to central, New York.

How To Prevent Brain Freeze

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:30:54 +0000

During the heat of the “Frog Days Of Summer”, those cold drinks and ice cold treats sure hit the spot, and sometimes we feel it in our head. Brain freeze. You know, when you drink or eat something ice cold too quickly and then get head pain? According to an article in “Women’s Health”, research [...]

Gas Prices Are Soaring

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:06:10 +0000

Yes, these late “Frog Days Of Summer” have seen big increases in gas prices. On my way to Big Frog 104 today, I paid $3.91 for regular. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “Gas prices have entered uncharted territory. AAA’s Ed Welsh says prices have never been this high at this time [...]

Saranac Thursday Goes Country Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:10:34 +0000

Don't worry, there are plenty of "Frog Days Of Summer" left, and the fun events that go with them. Tonight it's another Saranac Thursday in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica. The Fulton Chain Gang takes to the stage tonight with their brand of country music, and if you recall their performance at this year's Big Frog 104 Wildwest Frogfest, you know you're in for an entertaining night.

More Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:10:40 +0000

One of the nice things about the "Frog Days Of Summer" are free outdoor concerts held in various towns and villages in Central New York each week. Being Tuesday, tonight New York Mills is the setting for "Concerts In The Park" in Pulaski Park on Main Street. This evening, music is provided by the No Name Band at 6:30 p.m. So bring a lawn chair and jacket, and enjoy the show!

Walking With iPod Vs. CD Player

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:10:28 +0000

I'm not the most tech-savvy guy, but I do have an iPod, even though I have to ask my daughter to put music on it. During the warm "Frog Days Of Summer" , I tend to do more walking in my neighborhood for exercise. And, even though I have an iPod, I prefer taking my portable CD player with me.

What Kind Of Driver Are You?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:10:19 +0000

During the “Frog Days Of Summer”, we may be driving a bit more with vacations, day trips and other destinations. I suppose that we all think we’re great drivers. Now, a new study shows what kind of drivers there are out there on the highway. An article on Netscape reported that Allstate Insurance Company surveyed [...]

Saranac Thursday On Tap Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:10:18 +0000

The "Frog Days Of Summer", August edition keep rolling with plenty of fun events. It's Thursday, and that means another Saranac Thursday in the parking lot of the F.X. Matt Brewery at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica. Tonight's music is provided by Floodwood/Jimkata, a progressive string band.

Boat Launch At Hinkley Reservoir And Dam Closed

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:10:04 +0000

The “Frog Days Of Summer” have been hot ones, and dry ones. The lack of rain has caused some burnt lawns and low water levels. Here’s news about the boat launch at Hinkley from our sister station, WIBX: The New York Power Authority has closed the boat launch at the Hinckley Reservoir and Dam due [...]

Great New York State Fair Gets Great Reviews

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:13:51 +0000

The Great New York State Fair in Syracuse is one of my "Frog Days Of Summer" must do destinations. In fact, it's been a family tradition for two decades that my daughter (and my son at times too) and I go the the fair, and we're heading there again in a few weeks. A recent magazine article gives the New York State Fair very high marks!

Happy Birthday Mr. President

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:30:41 +0000

There are a number of celebrity birthdays during the “Frog Days Of Summer”, and today President Barack Obama celebrates his 51st birthday. On this day in 1961, President Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Here’s a brief bio, courtesy of www.whitehouse.gov : “Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States and was [...]