Saturday, June 7, 2025

Remembering Mimi: A Retrospective of the Work of Mimi George
Associated Artists of Central New York

Manlius Village Library
Manlius Village Center, 1 Arkie Albanese Dr., Manlius

   

Natural Surroundings
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Diane Menzies and Rob Glisson: oil paintings
Sallie Thompson: ceramic forms
Sam Graceffo: metalsmith jewelry

   

CNY Artist Initiative: Catherine Spencer
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Catherine Spencer creates sculptures and alternative environments inspired by her childhood surroundings, exploring the interplay of human experience and nature. Using found objects and human-made materials, her work bridges emotional and physical landscapes. Spencer earned her BFA from Alfred University and her MFA from Syracuse University. Her work has been shown in venues like the Muskegon Museum, Axis Gallery, and Governors Island, and she has participated in residencies such as the Cleveland West Art League, Turner Residency, and Chautauqua School of Art.

   

Off the Rack
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

"Off the Rack" is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage.

As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries.

This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care.

   

Opening: Life/Afterlife ... Do You Have a Plan?: Work by Vykky Ebner and Pam McLaughlin
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

There will be an opening reception this evening 6:00-8:00 pm.

"Life/Afterlife ... Do you have a plan?" delves into the profound psychological toll religious dogma can have on mental health and spotlights two women who bravely navigated a journey through religious indoctrination, survived its challenges, and now speak up about the damages they endured, ultimately thriving despite the adversity.

Through evocative artwork and stirring narratives, "Life/Afterlife" confronts the toxicity of religious orthodoxy and sheds light on the struggles of breaking free from rigid belief systems. Viewers will be inspired to reflect on their own beliefs and challenge societal norms as they experience the transformative power of rebellion and resilience.

   

Taste of Syracuse

Price: Free
Clinton Square
Downtown, Syracuse

Outdoor food and music festival in and around Clinton Square.

For more information, visit www.tasteofsyracuse.com.

Mainstage
1:30-2:30 pm: Baldwinsville Pep Band
3:00-4:15 pm: Brownskin
4:45-6:00 pm: Jessica Novak Band
6:30-8:00 pm: Steven Page
8:30-10:00 pm: The Arcade: Live Music Tribute to the 80s

Clinton Street Stage
12:00-1:30 pm: Colin Aberdeen
1:30-2:30 pm: Shylocks
3:00-4:15 pm: Jes Sheldon & the Stewards of Sol
4:45-6:00 pm: Ripcords
6:30-8:00 pm: Letizia & the Z-Band
8:30-10:00 pm: Dangerous Type

Erie Blvd Stage
11:00-1:00 pm: Youth Showcase
1:20-2:05 pm: Fafa NeVa
2:30-3:45 pm: Kid Roscoe
4:15-6:00 pm: Chris Eves Band
6:30-8:00 pm: Steven Cali Band
8:30-10:00 pm: Mike Powell & The Echosound

   

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival

Price: Free
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
325 Waring Rd., Syracuse

Greek music, dancing, food, and crafts.

For more information, visit syracusegreekfest.com.

   

Celebrating 45 Years of Song
Liverpool Community Chorus
Joseph Spado, conductor
Featuring Liverpool School of Dance, Mistress of Ceremonies Linda Loomis

Price: $12 regular, $10 students/seniors, free for children under 5
Liverpool High School Auditorium
4338 Wetzel Rd., Liverpool

   

Dragons Love Tacos
Gifford Family Theatre

Price: $20 for adults, $15 for children
Coyne Center for the Performing Arts
LeMoyne College, Syracuse

What could go wrong when you give a dragon spicy salsa? Everything!

Based on the bestselling book by Adam Rubin, this deliciously fun taco party is sure to entertain kids and adults alike!

Tickets

   

Dragons Love Tacos
Gifford Family Theatre

Price: $20 for adults, $15 for children
Coyne Center for the Performing Arts
LeMoyne College, Syracuse

What could go wrong when you give a dragon spicy salsa? Everything!

Based on the bestselling book by Adam Rubin, this deliciously fun taco party is sure to entertain kids and adults alike!

Tickets

   

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Off the Rack
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

"Off the Rack" is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage.

As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries.

This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care.

   

CNY Artist Initiative: Catherine Spencer
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Catherine Spencer creates sculptures and alternative environments inspired by her childhood surroundings, exploring the interplay of human experience and nature. Using found objects and human-made materials, her work bridges emotional and physical landscapes. Spencer earned her BFA from Alfred University and her MFA from Syracuse University. Her work has been shown in venues like the Muskegon Museum, Axis Gallery, and Governors Island, and she has participated in residencies such as the Cleveland West Art League, Turner Residency, and Chautauqua School of Art.

   

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival

Price: Free
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
325 Waring Rd., Syracuse

Greek music, dancing, food, and crafts.

For more information, visit syracusegreekfest.com.

   

Monday, June 9, 2025

2025 Light Work Grants in Photography: Sarah Knobel, Joe Librandi-Cowan, Lida Suchy
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

With enormous pleasure, we present the 50th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2025 recipients are Sarah Knobel (St. Lawrence), Joe Librandi-Cowan (Onondaga County), and Lida Suchy (Onondaga County). The two runners-up are Marna Bell (Onondaga County) and Adrian Francis (Onondaga County).

This year's judge was Marina Chao (a curator at CPW in Kingston, NY), who writes: "From an unexpected approach to plastic waste to portraits of Ukrainian civic leaders to an exploration of home, family, and memory, this year's grantees address subjects that are intimate and personal, urgent and political, in innovative, collaborative, and deeply felt ways."

The Light Work Grants are part of our ongoing effort to support and encourage Central New York artists working in photography and related mediums within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse. Established in 1975, the Light Work Grants are among the oldest photography fellowships in the country.

   

The Archive as Liberation
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

"The Archive as Liberation" is a publication and exhibition organized by Aaron Turner. Turner has gathered a unique group of artists and writers to engage in dialogue around archival photographic methods. Contributors include Andre Bradley, calista lyon, Raymond Thompson Jr., Harrison D. Walker, and Savannah Wood, alongside writing by Chisato Hughes, Alec Kaus, Andrew Martinez, Aaron Turner, Amelia Wallin, and Wendel A. White, with a foreword by the book's editor, Donasia Tillery. The publication was designed by Elana Schlenker.

   

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The Archive as Liberation
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

"The Archive as Liberation" is a publication and exhibition organized by Aaron Turner. Turner has gathered a unique group of artists and writers to engage in dialogue around archival photographic methods. Contributors include Andre Bradley, calista lyon, Raymond Thompson Jr., Harrison D. Walker, and Savannah Wood, alongside writing by Chisato Hughes, Alec Kaus, Andrew Martinez, Aaron Turner, Amelia Wallin, and Wendel A. White, with a foreword by the book's editor, Donasia Tillery. The publication was designed by Elana Schlenker.

   

2025 Light Work Grants in Photography: Sarah Knobel, Joe Librandi-Cowan, Lida Suchy
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

With enormous pleasure, we present the 50th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2025 recipients are Sarah Knobel (St. Lawrence), Joe Librandi-Cowan (Onondaga County), and Lida Suchy (Onondaga County). The two runners-up are Marna Bell (Onondaga County) and Adrian Francis (Onondaga County).

This year's judge was Marina Chao (a curator at CPW in Kingston, NY), who writes: "From an unexpected approach to plastic waste to portraits of Ukrainian civic leaders to an exploration of home, family, and memory, this year's grantees address subjects that are intimate and personal, urgent and political, in innovative, collaborative, and deeply felt ways."

The Light Work Grants are part of our ongoing effort to support and encourage Central New York artists working in photography and related mediums within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse. Established in 1975, the Light Work Grants are among the oldest photography fellowships in the country.

   

Natural Surroundings
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Diane Menzies and Rob Glisson: oil paintings
Sallie Thompson: ceramic forms
Sam Graceffo: metalsmith jewelry

   

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Archive as Liberation
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

"The Archive as Liberation" is a publication and exhibition organized by Aaron Turner. Turner has gathered a unique group of artists and writers to engage in dialogue around archival photographic methods. Contributors include Andre Bradley, calista lyon, Raymond Thompson Jr., Harrison D. Walker, and Savannah Wood, alongside writing by Chisato Hughes, Alec Kaus, Andrew Martinez, Aaron Turner, Amelia Wallin, and Wendel A. White, with a foreword by the book's editor, Donasia Tillery. The publication was designed by Elana Schlenker.

   

2025 Light Work Grants in Photography: Sarah Knobel, Joe Librandi-Cowan, Lida Suchy
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

With enormous pleasure, we present the 50th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2025 recipients are Sarah Knobel (St. Lawrence), Joe Librandi-Cowan (Onondaga County), and Lida Suchy (Onondaga County). The two runners-up are Marna Bell (Onondaga County) and Adrian Francis (Onondaga County).

This year's judge was Marina Chao (a curator at CPW in Kingston, NY), who writes: "From an unexpected approach to plastic waste to portraits of Ukrainian civic leaders to an exploration of home, family, and memory, this year's grantees address subjects that are intimate and personal, urgent and political, in innovative, collaborative, and deeply felt ways."

The Light Work Grants are part of our ongoing effort to support and encourage Central New York artists working in photography and related mediums within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse. Established in 1975, the Light Work Grants are among the oldest photography fellowships in the country.

   

Natural Surroundings
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Diane Menzies and Rob Glisson: oil paintings
Sallie Thompson: ceramic forms
Sam Graceffo: metalsmith jewelry

   

Off the Rack
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

"Off the Rack" is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage.

As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries.

This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care.

   

Life/Afterlife ... Do You Have a Plan?: Work by Vykky Ebner and Pam McLaughlin
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

"Life/Afterlife ... Do you have a plan?" delves into the profound psychological toll religious dogma can have on mental health and spotlights two women who bravely navigated a journey through religious indoctrination, survived its challenges, and now speak up about the damages they endured, ultimately thriving despite the adversity.

Through evocative artwork and stirring narratives, "Life/Afterlife" confronts the toxicity of religious orthodoxy and sheds light on the struggles of breaking free from rigid belief systems. Viewers will be inspired to reflect on their own beliefs and challenge societal norms as they experience the transformative power of rebellion and resilience.

   

Preview: The National Pastime
Syracuse Stage
Johanna McKeon, director

Archbold Theater, Syracuse Stage
820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Cuba, 2016. A mysterious illness rips through the American embassy in Havana. America, 2017. The Houston Astros are stealing signs, on their way to a World Series win. With tensions heightened from the lead-up and aftermath of an election year, the two nations play a dangerous game in the shadows, with their shared national pastimes – baseball and espionage – as their weapons of choice.

Written by Rogelio Martinez. A Julie Lutz Cold Read World Premiere.

Tickets

   

Thursday, June 12, 2025

The Archive as Liberation
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

"The Archive as Liberation" is a publication and exhibition organized by Aaron Turner. Turner has gathered a unique group of artists and writers to engage in dialogue around archival photographic methods. Contributors include Andre Bradley, calista lyon, Raymond Thompson Jr., Harrison D. Walker, and Savannah Wood, alongside writing by Chisato Hughes, Alec Kaus, Andrew Martinez, Aaron Turner, Amelia Wallin, and Wendel A. White, with a foreword by the book's editor, Donasia Tillery. The publication was designed by Elana Schlenker.

   

2025 Light Work Grants in Photography: Sarah Knobel, Joe Librandi-Cowan, Lida Suchy
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

With enormous pleasure, we present the 50th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2025 recipients are Sarah Knobel (St. Lawrence), Joe Librandi-Cowan (Onondaga County), and Lida Suchy (Onondaga County). The two runners-up are Marna Bell (Onondaga County) and Adrian Francis (Onondaga County).

This year's judge was Marina Chao (a curator at CPW in Kingston, NY), who writes: "From an unexpected approach to plastic waste to portraits of Ukrainian civic leaders to an exploration of home, family, and memory, this year's grantees address subjects that are intimate and personal, urgent and political, in innovative, collaborative, and deeply felt ways."

The Light Work Grants are part of our ongoing effort to support and encourage Central New York artists working in photography and related mediums within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse. Established in 1975, the Light Work Grants are among the oldest photography fellowships in the country.

   

Natural Surroundings
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Diane Menzies and Rob Glisson: oil paintings
Sallie Thompson: ceramic forms
Sam Graceffo: metalsmith jewelry

   

Off the Rack
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

"Off the Rack" is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage.

As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries.

This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care.

   

Life/Afterlife ... Do You Have a Plan?: Work by Vykky Ebner and Pam McLaughlin
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

"Life/Afterlife ... Do you have a plan?" delves into the profound psychological toll religious dogma can have on mental health and spotlights two women who bravely navigated a journey through religious indoctrination, survived its challenges, and now speak up about the damages they endured, ultimately thriving despite the adversity.

Through evocative artwork and stirring narratives, "Life/Afterlife" confronts the toxicity of religious orthodoxy and sheds light on the struggles of breaking free from rigid belief systems. Viewers will be inspired to reflect on their own beliefs and challenge societal norms as they experience the transformative power of rebellion and resilience.

   

New York State Blues Festival

Price: Free (Paid VIP tickets and RV parking passes available)
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

Main Stage
5:30 pm: Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival
7:15 pm: The Chris O'Leary Band
9:00 pm: The Three Kings featuring D.K. Harrell, Chris Cain & Albert Castiglia

Side Stage
4:30 pm: Skip Murphy & Big D
6:45 pm: Skip Murphy & Big D

   

Big Louie and the Gang that Couldn't Think Straight
Acme Mystery Company

Spaghetti Warehouse
689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse

You and the rest of the Bangalone Gang are in deep trouble. Big Louie's been beaned by a bocci ball and now he ain't thinking so good. The gang's got to figure out what to do before arch rival gang leader "Muscles" Marinara has you rubbed out. You better move fast. Word on the street is that ruthless hitman Jake "The Weasel" is on the way.

   

Preview: The National Pastime
Syracuse Stage
Johanna McKeon, director

Archbold Theater, Syracuse Stage
820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Cuba, 2016. A mysterious illness rips through the American embassy in Havana. America, 2017. The Houston Astros are stealing signs, on their way to a World Series win. With tensions heightened from the lead-up and aftermath of an election year, the two nations play a dangerous game in the shadows, with their shared national pastimes – baseball and espionage – as their weapons of choice.

Written by Rogelio Martinez. A Julie Lutz Cold Read World Premiere.

Tickets

   

Friday, June 13, 2025

The Archive as Liberation
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

"The Archive as Liberation" is a publication and exhibition organized by Aaron Turner. Turner has gathered a unique group of artists and writers to engage in dialogue around archival photographic methods. Contributors include Andre Bradley, calista lyon, Raymond Thompson Jr., Harrison D. Walker, and Savannah Wood, alongside writing by Chisato Hughes, Alec Kaus, Andrew Martinez, Aaron Turner, Amelia Wallin, and Wendel A. White, with a foreword by the book's editor, Donasia Tillery. The publication was designed by Elana Schlenker.

   

2025 Light Work Grants in Photography: Sarah Knobel, Joe Librandi-Cowan, Lida Suchy
Light Work Gallery

Light Work Gallery
316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse University, Syracuse

With enormous pleasure, we present the 50th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2025 recipients are Sarah Knobel (St. Lawrence), Joe Librandi-Cowan (Onondaga County), and Lida Suchy (Onondaga County). The two runners-up are Marna Bell (Onondaga County) and Adrian Francis (Onondaga County).

This year's judge was Marina Chao (a curator at CPW in Kingston, NY), who writes: "From an unexpected approach to plastic waste to portraits of Ukrainian civic leaders to an exploration of home, family, and memory, this year's grantees address subjects that are intimate and personal, urgent and political, in innovative, collaborative, and deeply felt ways."

The Light Work Grants are part of our ongoing effort to support and encourage Central New York artists working in photography and related mediums within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse. Established in 1975, the Light Work Grants are among the oldest photography fellowships in the country.

   

Natural Surroundings
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Diane Menzies and Rob Glisson: oil paintings
Sallie Thompson: ceramic forms
Sam Graceffo: metalsmith jewelry

   

Off the Rack
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

"Off the Rack" is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage.

As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries.

This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care.

   

Life/Afterlife ... Do You Have a Plan?: Work by Vykky Ebner and Pam McLaughlin
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

"Life/Afterlife ... Do you have a plan?" delves into the profound psychological toll religious dogma can have on mental health and spotlights two women who bravely navigated a journey through religious indoctrination, survived its challenges, and now speak up about the damages they endured, ultimately thriving despite the adversity.

Through evocative artwork and stirring narratives, "Life/Afterlife" confronts the toxicity of religious orthodoxy and sheds light on the struggles of breaking free from rigid belief systems. Viewers will be inspired to reflect on their own beliefs and challenge societal norms as they experience the transformative power of rebellion and resilience.

   

New York State Blues Festival

Price: Free (Paid VIP tickets and RV parking passes available)
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

Main Stage
4:00 pm: Ron Spencer's Jumpstart 20th Anniversary
5:30 pm: Blue Avenue featuring Joanna Nix & Mark Doyle
7:15 pm: The Kingsnakes
9:00 pm: Southern Avenue

Side Stage
5:00 pm: Tim Herron
6:45 pm: Tim Herron

   

2025 Pride Concert
Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus
Brian Ackles, conductor

May Memorial Unitarian Society
3800 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

   

Othello
Syracuse Shakespeare-in-the-Park
Tony Brown, director

Thornden Park Amphitheater
Ostrom Ave., Syracuse

Reserve a seat

   

Big Louie and the Gang that Couldn't Think Straight
Acme Mystery Company

Spaghetti Warehouse
689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse

You and the rest of the Bangalone Gang are in deep trouble. Big Louie's been beaned by a bocci ball and now he ain't thinking so good. The gang's got to figure out what to do before arch rival gang leader "Muscles" Marinara has you rubbed out. You better move fast. Word on the street is that ruthless hitman Jake "The Weasel" is on the way.

   

Opening: The National Pastime
Syracuse Stage
Johanna McKeon, director

Archbold Theater, Syracuse Stage
820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Cuba, 2016. A mysterious illness rips through the American embassy in Havana. America, 2017. The Houston Astros are stealing signs, on their way to a World Series win. With tensions heightened from the lead-up and aftermath of an election year, the two nations play a dangerous game in the shadows, with their shared national pastimes – baseball and espionage – as their weapons of choice.

Written by Rogelio Martinez. A Julie Lutz Cold Read World Premiere.

Tickets

   

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Natural Surroundings
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Diane Menzies and Rob Glisson: oil paintings
Sallie Thompson: ceramic forms
Sam Graceffo: metalsmith jewelry

   

CNY Artist Initiative: Anna Warfield
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Anna Warfield (she/they), a visual artist and poet based in Binghamton, creates text-based fiber sculptures that examine identity, the body, and unlearning. Warfield's recent solo exhibitions include "UNDOINGS" at SUNY Oneonta and "Placid Thoughts from Inside Her Eyelids" at the Roberson Museum. Their work has been featured in group shows at MAG Rochester, Schweinfurth Art Center, and Site Gallery. Warfield is the 2025 Antigravity artist at the Rockwell Museum and has an upcoming residency at the Corning Museum of Glass. They are the recipient of numerous awards, including a NYSCA Individual Artist grant and a Saltonstall Residency and Fellowship.

   

Off the Rack
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

"Off the Rack" is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage.

As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries.

This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care.

   

Westcott Art Trail

Westcott Community Center
Corner of Euclid Ave. and Westcott St., Syracuse

The Westcott Art Trail features over 80 local artists showcasing painting, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, glass, and more, at several locations around the Westcott neighborhood. Artists can be found at Petit Branch Library, Westcott Community Center, Erwin United Methodist Church, and at artists' homes and studios in the neighborhood. The Art Trail Map is available online or for pick-up at Westcott Community Center.

Live Music:
11:00 am–1:00 pm, Westcott Community Center: Jess Novak, pop, rock, and soul
11:00 am–1:00 pm, Petit Library: Christopher White, guitar and vocals
12:00–2:00 pm, Erwin Methodist Church parking lot: Ashley Cox, folk, pop, and rock
1:15–3:15 pm, Petit Library: Chloe Danes, indie folk
1:30–3:30 pm, Westcott Community Center: Allen Fellows Project, country and rock
3:00–4:00 pm, 767 Westcott St.: Garrett Mitchell, viola

For more information, visit westcottcc.org/westcott-art-trail/.

   

Life/Afterlife ... Do You Have a Plan?: Work by Vykky Ebner and Pam McLaughlin
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

"Life/Afterlife ... Do you have a plan?" delves into the profound psychological toll religious dogma can have on mental health and spotlights two women who bravely navigated a journey through religious indoctrination, survived its challenges, and now speak up about the damages they endured, ultimately thriving despite the adversity.

Through evocative artwork and stirring narratives, "Life/Afterlife" confronts the toxicity of religious orthodoxy and sheds light on the struggles of breaking free from rigid belief systems. Viewers will be inspired to reflect on their own beliefs and challenge societal norms as they experience the transformative power of rebellion and resilience.

   

New York State Blues Festival

Price: Free (Paid VIP tickets and RV parking passes available)
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

Main Stage
12:00 pm: Blues Ignition
1:00 pm: Jake Lozo Band
2:10 pm: The Westcott Jug Suckers
3:30 pm: The Ripcords
5:00 pm: Jontavious Willis
6:45 pm: Ruthie Foster
8:30 pm: Warren Haynes Band

Side Stage
1:40 pm: Tom Barnes
3:00 pm: Tom Barnes
4:30 pm: The Shylocks Duo
6:15 pm: The Shylocks Duo

   

2025 Pride Concert
Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus
Brian Ackles, conductor

May Memorial Unitarian Society
3800 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

   

The National Pastime
Syracuse Stage
Johanna McKeon, director

Archbold Theater, Syracuse Stage
820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Cuba, 2016. A mysterious illness rips through the American embassy in Havana. America, 2017. The Houston Astros are stealing signs, on their way to a World Series win. With tensions heightened from the lead-up and aftermath of an election year, the two nations play a dangerous game in the shadows, with their shared national pastimes – baseball and espionage – as their weapons of choice.

Written by Rogelio Martinez. A Julie Lutz Cold Read World Premiere.

Tickets

   

Othello
Syracuse Shakespeare-in-the-Park
Tony Brown, director

Thornden Park Amphitheater
Ostrom Ave., Syracuse

Reserve a seat

   

Cold Read Festival: Milk
Syracuse Stage

Archbold Theater, Syracuse Stage
820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Milk by Central New York playwright Zizi Majid.

Sofia, a Syrian woman who whilst on a makeshift iron vessel on the Mediterranean Sea, meets Sarah, a woman from South Sudan who's similarly seeking a better life. Sofia confides her deepest wishes as she considers returning to her home in Syria and a future life with a partner of her own choosing. Milk is a play written as an empathetic response to the global migration crisis.

Reading will be immediately followed by a talkback with the playwright and director.

Tickets

   

The National Pastime
Syracuse Stage
Johanna McKeon, director

Archbold Theater, Syracuse Stage
820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Cuba, 2016. A mysterious illness rips through the American embassy in Havana. America, 2017. The Houston Astros are stealing signs, on their way to a World Series win. With tensions heightened from the lead-up and aftermath of an election year, the two nations play a dangerous game in the shadows, with their shared national pastimes – baseball and espionage – as their weapons of choice.

Written by Rogelio Martinez. A Julie Lutz Cold Read World Premiere.

Tickets