Sunday, July 25, 2010

Three Generations on the Canal
Erie Canal Museum

Price: Free
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse

Three Generations on the Canal explores, through restored photographs, the relationship of one family—the Grahams—to the New York State Barge Canal over three generations. "Toot-Toot" Graham was a tug boat captain on the Barge Canal in the 1950s. For him, the canal was his workplace. The next generation of Grahams pioneered the recreational possibilities of the Canal on a small cabin cruiser named the Ro-mar. In those days there were not many accommodations for a pleasure craft. Fuel was purchased at gas stations in the towns along the canal and hand carried to the boat in cans. The current generation of Grahams travels the full length of the recreationally-oriented canal in rented boats.

Works of John Jessiman and Steven Barbash
Gandee Gallery

Gandee Gallery
7846 Main St., Fabius

The Gandee Gallery is proud to present the work of ceramist, John Jessiman, and painter, Steven Barbash. These two distinguished former professors of art taught together for almost 30 years at State University of New York, Cortland.

Quilting by the Lake 2010 Conference Quilt Show
Onondaga Community College

Price: $$6
Onondaga Community College
Onondaga Hill, Syracuse

200 quilts by international faculty and students.

Quilting by the Lake is a program of the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. For more information, phone 315-255-1553.

The Scarab Vase: Celebrating 100 Years
Everson Museum of Art

Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The Everson is partnering with Strathmore By The Park Home Tours, Syracuse Ceramic Guild, the Arts & Crafts Society of Central New York, and Clayscapes Pottery for the Strathmore Festival, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Adelaide Alsop Robineau's Scarab Vase. Also known as "The Apotheosis of the Toiler," the Scarab Vase was purchased by the Everson directly from the artist's husband, Samuel Robineau, in 1930 along with 47 other porcelains including her well-known Viking Vase, Poppy Vase, and Crab Vase, which are all must-sees in the Everson's ceramic collection.

Rhythm & Blues BBQ

Price: Music free; food available for purchase
Sherwood Inn
26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles

Appearing will be Tuff Luck, The Mere Mortals, and the Joe Whiting Band.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Works of Suzanne Bellamy
SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium

SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium
2 Clinton Square, Syracuse

Vessel #3: Immersive Sculptural Installation by Tina Zagyva
Westcott Community Art Gallery

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

The unveiling of Vessel #3 of the International Series, "Themselves Has Been a Gathering" (an immersive sculptural environment constructed from car headlights).

Three Generations on the Canal
Erie Canal Museum

Price: Free
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse

Three Generations on the Canal explores, through restored photographs, the relationship of one family—the Grahams—to the New York State Barge Canal over three generations. "Toot-Toot" Graham was a tug boat captain on the Barge Canal in the 1950s. For him, the canal was his workplace. The next generation of Grahams pioneered the recreational possibilities of the Canal on a small cabin cruiser named the Ro-mar. In those days there were not many accommodations for a pleasure craft. Fuel was purchased at gas stations in the towns along the canal and hand carried to the boat in cans. The current generation of Grahams travels the full length of the recreationally-oriented canal in rented boats.

Quilting by the Lake 2010 Conference Quilt Show
Onondaga Community College

Price: $$6
Onondaga Community College
Onondaga Hill, Syracuse

200 quilts by international faculty and students.

Quilting by the Lake is a program of the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. For more information, phone 315-255-1553.

Stroke
Liverpool is the Place

Price: Free
Johnson Park
Corner of Vine and Oswego Streets, Liverpool

R&B

Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, conductor

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Keeping Me Centered
Clayscapes Pottery Gallery

Clayscapes Pottery Studio
1003 W. Fayette St., Suite L1, Syracuse

First annual student exhibition and sale.

Works of Suzanne Bellamy
SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium

SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium
2 Clinton Square, Syracuse

Vessel #3: Immersive Sculptural Installation by Tina Zagyva
Westcott Community Art Gallery

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

The unveiling of Vessel #3 of the International Series, "Themselves Has Been a Gathering" (an immersive sculptural environment constructed from car headlights).

Changes
Edgewood Gallery

Price: Free
Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

K.V. and Debe Abbott: Selection of works 1985-2010
Brian Brickley: Sculptural and functional ceramics

Read a review!

38th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition
Community Folk Art Center

Community Folk Art Center
805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

The Syracuse Chapter of the Links, Inc. in cooperation with Community Folk Art Center and local school districts join their efforts to provide an ongoing opportunity to recognize teenagers (ages 13-19) of African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian American heritage as well as those from other underrepresented groups who demonstrate talents in the fine arts.

Three Generations on the Canal
Erie Canal Museum

Price: Free
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse

Three Generations on the Canal explores, through restored photographs, the relationship of one family—the Grahams—to the New York State Barge Canal over three generations. "Toot-Toot" Graham was a tug boat captain on the Barge Canal in the 1950s. For him, the canal was his workplace. The next generation of Grahams pioneered the recreational possibilities of the Canal on a small cabin cruiser named the Ro-mar. In those days there were not many accommodations for a pleasure craft. Fuel was purchased at gas stations in the towns along the canal and hand carried to the boat in cans. The current generation of Grahams travels the full length of the recreationally-oriented canal in rented boats.

Quilting by the Lake 2010 Conference Quilt Show
Onondaga Community College

Price: $$6
Onondaga Community College
Onondaga Hill, Syracuse

200 quilts by international faculty and students.

Quilting by the Lake is a program of the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. For more information, phone 315-255-1553.

The Scarab Vase: Celebrating 100 Years
Everson Museum of Art

Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The Everson is partnering with Strathmore By The Park Home Tours, Syracuse Ceramic Guild, the Arts & Crafts Society of Central New York, and Clayscapes Pottery for the Strathmore Festival, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Adelaide Alsop Robineau's Scarab Vase. Also known as "The Apotheosis of the Toiler," the Scarab Vase was purchased by the Everson directly from the artist's husband, Samuel Robineau, in 1930 along with 47 other porcelains including her well-known Viking Vase, Poppy Vase, and Crab Vase, which are all must-sees in the Everson's ceramic collection.

Quilting by the Lake 2010 Conference Quilt Show
Onondaga Community College

Price: $$6
Onondaga Community College
Onondaga Hill, Syracuse

200 quilts by international faculty and students.

Quilting by the Lake is a program of the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. For more information, phone 315-255-1553.

Stan Colella Orchestra
Pops in the Park

Price: Free
Onondaga Park
Roberts Avenue, Syracuse

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Keeping Me Centered
Clayscapes Pottery Gallery

Clayscapes Pottery Studio
1003 W. Fayette St., Suite L1, Syracuse

First annual student exhibition and sale.

Works of Suzanne Bellamy
SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium

SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium
2 Clinton Square, Syracuse

Changes
Edgewood Gallery

Price: Free
Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

K.V. and Debe Abbott: Selection of works 1985-2010
Brian Brickley: Sculptural and functional ceramics

Read a review!

38th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition
Community Folk Art Center

Community Folk Art Center
805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

The Syracuse Chapter of the Links, Inc. in cooperation with Community Folk Art Center and local school districts join their efforts to provide an ongoing opportunity to recognize teenagers (ages 13-19) of African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian American heritage as well as those from other underrepresented groups who demonstrate talents in the fine arts.

Three Generations on the Canal
Erie Canal Museum

Price: Free
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse

Three Generations on the Canal explores, through restored photographs, the relationship of one family—the Grahams—to the New York State Barge Canal over three generations. "Toot-Toot" Graham was a tug boat captain on the Barge Canal in the 1950s. For him, the canal was his workplace. The next generation of Grahams pioneered the recreational possibilities of the Canal on a small cabin cruiser named the Ro-mar. In those days there were not many accommodations for a pleasure craft. Fuel was purchased at gas stations in the towns along the canal and hand carried to the boat in cans. The current generation of Grahams travels the full length of the recreationally-oriented canal in rented boats.

Quilting by the Lake 2010 Conference Quilt Show
Onondaga Community College

Price: $$6
Onondaga Community College
Onondaga Hill, Syracuse

200 quilts by international faculty and students.

Quilting by the Lake is a program of the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. For more information, phone 315-255-1553.

The Scarab Vase: Celebrating 100 Years
Everson Museum of Art

Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The Everson is partnering with Strathmore By The Park Home Tours, Syracuse Ceramic Guild, the Arts & Crafts Society of Central New York, and Clayscapes Pottery for the Strathmore Festival, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Adelaide Alsop Robineau's Scarab Vase. Also known as "The Apotheosis of the Toiler," the Scarab Vase was purchased by the Everson directly from the artist's husband, Samuel Robineau, in 1930 along with 47 other porcelains including her well-known Viking Vase, Poppy Vase, and Crab Vase, which are all must-sees in the Everson's ceramic collection.

Animaux: A Receptive Dialog with Animals
Echo

745 N. Salina St. (formerly Craft Chemistry)
Syracuse

Tara Hogan's solos exhibition will showcase original works on paper and wood. Prints and posters will also be for sale.

"What if..." Film Series: Philadelphia: The Holy Experiment
Gifford Foundation

Price: Free
Former Redhouse Theater
219 S. West St., Syracuse

Philadelphia: The Holy Experiment, hosted by actor David Morse, describes how concerned citizens like activists Doris Gualtney and Iris Brown, muralist Jane Golden, sculptor Lily Yeh, musician Kenny Gamble, gardener Mary Corby, restauranteur Judy Wicks, grieving father Ed Elliss, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's "Philly Green" initiative have all combined to grow a new title—Farmadelphia—for the city.

The screening will be followed by a talkback with producer Harry Wiland of the Media & Policy Center. Harry is in town filming Syracuse as part of their new series Building Healthy Communities. Join us as we talk about the Philadelphia film, the PBS series and what makes a healthy, sustainable community.

Klezmercuse
Liverpool is the Place

Price: Free
Johnson Park
Corner of Vine and Oswego Streets, Liverpool

Klezmer (Jewish jazz!)

Sounds of Summer
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Ron Spigelman, conductor
Featuring William Knuth, violin

Price: Free
Austin Pavilion
Corner of East Austin and Jordan Streets, Skaneateles

Pre-concert instrument petting zoo.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Keeping Me Centered
Clayscapes Pottery Gallery

Clayscapes Pottery Studio
1003 W. Fayette St., Suite L1, Syracuse

First annual student exhibition and sale.

Works of Suzanne Bellamy
SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium

SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium
2 Clinton Square, Syracuse

Changes
Edgewood Gallery

Price: Free
Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

K.V. and Debe Abbott: Selection of works 1985-2010
Brian Brickley: Sculptural and functional ceramics

Read a review!

38th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition
Community Folk Art Center

Community Folk Art Center
805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

The Syracuse Chapter of the Links, Inc. in cooperation with Community Folk Art Center and local school districts join their efforts to provide an ongoing opportunity to recognize teenagers (ages 13-19) of African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian American heritage as well as those from other underrepresented groups who demonstrate talents in the fine arts.

Three Generations on the Canal
Erie Canal Museum

Price: Free
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse

Three Generations on the Canal explores, through restored photographs, the relationship of one family—the Grahams—to the New York State Barge Canal over three generations. "Toot-Toot" Graham was a tug boat captain on the Barge Canal in the 1950s. For him, the canal was his workplace. The next generation of Grahams pioneered the recreational possibilities of the Canal on a small cabin cruiser named the Ro-mar. In those days there were not many accommodations for a pleasure craft. Fuel was purchased at gas stations in the towns along the canal and hand carried to the boat in cans. The current generation of Grahams travels the full length of the recreationally-oriented canal in rented boats.

Works of John Jessiman and Steven Barbash
Gandee Gallery

Gandee Gallery
7846 Main St., Fabius

The Gandee Gallery is proud to present the work of ceramist, John Jessiman, and painter, Steven Barbash. These two distinguished former professors of art taught together for almost 30 years at State University of New York, Cortland.

Quilting by the Lake 2010 Conference Quilt Show
Onondaga Community College

Price: $$6
Onondaga Community College
Onondaga Hill, Syracuse

200 quilts by international faculty and students.

Quilting by the Lake is a program of the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn. For more information, phone 315-255-1553.

The Scarab Vase: Celebrating 100 Years
Everson Museum of Art

Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The Everson is partnering with Strathmore By The Park Home Tours, Syracuse Ceramic Guild, the Arts & Crafts Society of Central New York, and Clayscapes Pottery for the Strathmore Festival, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Adelaide Alsop Robineau's Scarab Vase. Also known as "The Apotheosis of the Toiler," the Scarab Vase was purchased by the Everson directly from the artist's husband, Samuel Robineau, in 1930 along with 47 other porcelains including her well-known Viking Vase, Poppy Vase, and Crab Vase, which are all must-sees in the Everson's ceramic collection.

Animaux: A Receptive Dialog with Animals
Echo

745 N. Salina St. (formerly Craft Chemistry)
Syracuse

Tara Hogan's solos exhibition will showcase original works on paper and wood. Prints and posters will also be for sale.

Five & DimeOpening Party: ArtStrong
Public Arts Task Force

Price: $5
The Vault
451 S. Warren St., Syracuse

Come out and support public art around Syracuse in an evening of art and drinks. There will be artwork donated by over 20 local artists available for purchase for the low cost of $10. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the PATF.

A spontaneous public gallery show featuring over 20 local artists, including Mark Povinelli, Sarah Averill, Susan Scholl, Isaac Bidwell, Kassy Shoemaker, Mary Fragapane, Jim Brenneman, Cayetano Valenzuela, Susan Edmunds, Ilana McQuinn, Agata Zietek, Kristie Hayes, Clay Strange, Alyson Markell, Tony Thompson, Tom Ward III, Karen Greenfield, Teresa Barry, Justin Moshaty, Elizabeth A. Povinelli, Caroline Povinelli, Adrienne Allen, Arleen Fordock, William T Grace III, Walter Wadas Jr, Ashlin Mahoney, Regina Perry, Anna Perry, Andy Clearly, Deborah Rose, Bryon Boutwell, Charlie Sam, Alexey Vs, Susan Edmunds, Kristina Starowitz, Dustin Regner, Lady Tina Zagyua, Michael Wisnowski, Tien Chang, Bridget Leary, Colleen Woolpert, Melissa DeStevens-Valenzuela.

Syracuse Parks & Rec All-Star Band
Fayette Park Summer Music Series

Price: Free
Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park
Fayette St., Syracuse

Smokin'
Dewitt Concert Series

Price: Free
Ryder Park
5400 Butternut Dr., DeWitt

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, phone 315-446-9250.

Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation

Price: Free
Clinton Square
Downtown, Syracuse

Main Stage (Clinton Square)
8:00 PM: Chris Vadala with the CNY Jazz Orchestra and members of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra

Mardi Gras Pavilion (Clinton Square)
5:00 PM: J.A.S.S. All-Star Jam Session
10:00 PM: J.A.S.S. All-Star Jam Session

World Beat Pavilion (Clinton Square)
5:00 PM: Yoham Ortiz
10:00 PM: Yoham Ortiz

Hanover Square Stage
5:00 PM: April Love
6:00 PM: Marty Spagnola
7:00 PM: Ruha

No Time for Death
Acme Mystery Company

Price: $32.50 plus tax and gratuities (includes meal and show)
Spaghetti Warehouse
689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse

Murder mystery/comedy dinner theater.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior
Baldwinsville Theatre Guild

First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville
64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville

Performed by students ages 8-18.

A Broadway Celebration
Jordan-Elbridge Community Theatre
Drew Deapo, director

Price: $15 includes show and dessert buffet and beverages at intermission
Elbridge Elementary School
130 E. Main St., Elbridge

An evening of show tunes from a variety of Broadway musicals. During this Broadway revue, audience members will hear songs from 24 popular Broadway and off-Broadway musicals such as Ragtime, Wicked, Curtains, Mary Poppins, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, and Beauty and the Beast just to name a few.

The cast includes Kyle Alpha, Renee Cardinale, Julie Coggiola, Denise Deapo, Nicholas Deapo, Briana Duger, Alex Graham, Jake Hare, Margie Hotchkiss, Kara Howard, Elliot Kline, Joanna Kufs, Samantha Lewis, Tallon Larham, Bridget Moriarty, John Noviasky, Lisa Noviasky, Alec Richardson, Max Richardson, Jackie Schneider-Revette, Matthew Sullivan, Dan Williams, Joyce Woodcock, Dave Zehner, and Melanie Zehner

Tickets are available by calling 315-689-8500 x1700, visiting www.jectheatre.org or at the door on the night of the performance.

All Shook Up
The Talent Company

Empire Theater
New York State Fairgrounds, Geddes

The story is all new. The hits are all Elvis. It's the summer of 1955 in a small town in the American Midwest and, during a 24 hour period, a rovin' roustabout with a song in his heart will change this town forever. All Shook Up mixes a little bit of Shakespeare with a whole lot of The King in this hilarious musical comedy that guarantees your whole family will be jumpin' out of their blue suede shoes. Featuring these classic Elvis tunes and more: Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, It's Now or Never, Hound Dog, Burning Love, Love Me Tender, Teddy Bear, Fools Fall In Love, Blue Suede Shoes, That's All Right, One Night With You, Don't Be Cruel, Can't Help Falling In Love With You, All Shook Up.

Featuring Tom Warner, Danielle Lovier, Jacque Tara Washington, Todd Ellis, Danielle Barletta, David Cotter, Bianca Grant, Chris Wiacek, Christine Lightcap, Jimmy Wachter.

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Keeping Me Centered
Clayscapes Pottery Gallery

Clayscapes Pottery Studio
1003 W. Fayette St., Suite L1, Syracuse

First annual student exhibition and sale.

Works of Suzanne Bellamy
SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium

SUNY Oswego Metro Center at the Atrium
2 Clinton Square, Syracuse

Changes
Edgewood Gallery

Price: Free
Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

K.V. and Debe Abbott: Selection of works 1985-2010
Brian Brickley: Sculptural and functional ceramics

Read a review!

38th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition
Community Folk Art Center

Community Folk Art Center
805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

The Syracuse Chapter of the Links, Inc. in cooperation with Community Folk Art Center and local school districts join their efforts to provide an ongoing opportunity to recognize teenagers (ages 13-19) of African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian American heritage as well as those from other underrepresented groups who demonstrate talents in the fine arts.

Three Generations on the Canal
Erie Canal Museum

Price: Free
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse

Three Generations on the Canal explores, through restored photographs, the relationship of one family—the Grahams—to the New York State Barge Canal over three generations. "Toot-Toot" Graham was a tug boat captain on the Barge Canal in the 1950s. For him, the canal was his workplace. The next generation of Grahams pioneered the recreational possibilities of the Canal on a small cabin cruiser named the Ro-mar. In those days there were not many accommodations for a pleasure craft. Fuel was purchased at gas stations in the towns along the canal and hand carried to the boat in cans. The current generation of Grahams travels the full length of the recreationally-oriented canal in rented boats.

Works of John Jessiman and Steven Barbash
Gandee Gallery

Gandee Gallery
7846 Main St., Fabius

The Gandee Gallery is proud to present the work of ceramist, John Jessiman, and painter, Steven Barbash. These two distinguished former professors of art taught together for almost 30 years at State University of New York, Cortland.

Animaux: A Receptive Dialog with Animals
Echo

745 N. Salina St. (formerly Craft Chemistry)
Syracuse

Tara Hogan's solos exhibition will showcase original works on paper and wood. Prints and posters will also be for sale.

The Scarab Vase: Celebrating 100 Years
Everson Museum of Art

Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The Everson is partnering with Strathmore By The Park Home Tours, Syracuse Ceramic Guild, the Arts & Crafts Society of Central New York, and Clayscapes Pottery for the Strathmore Festival, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Adelaide Alsop Robineau's Scarab Vase. Also known as "The Apotheosis of the Toiler," the Scarab Vase was purchased by the Everson directly from the artist's husband, Samuel Robineau, in 1930 along with 47 other porcelains including her well-known Viking Vase, Poppy Vase, and Crab Vase, which are all must-sees in the Everson's ceramic collection.

AMP Gypsies Pirates and Cowboys Refugee Benefit Show
Spark Contemporary Art Space

Price: $6 after 7:00 PM
Spark Contemporary Art Space
1005 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Gypsies, pirates, and ... cowboys! Pick a theme and dress up. Gallery opens at 1:00 PM. Music starts at 7:00 PM.

The proceeds of the benefit will go towards getting bikes for refugees. There are an estimated 700 refugees coming into Syracuse every year. The CYO Refugee Resettlement Program is having a hard time providing transportation due to lack of time…and funds. We are planning on having a mass of cyclists going from the tennis courts at Barry Park at 6:00 PM through Syracuse, ending at Spark. Come ride and raise awareness! And what better way to end a bike ride then with some music, art, and beverages!

Participating artists include Kyle Edward Balles, Merideth Towsand, Phil McAndrew, John Deer, Jesse Smith, Zachary Missoff, Laura Bernstein, Ashley Jonas, Janice Wyatt, Ryan B. Curtis, Zachary Missoff, Mackenzie Macner, Dale Fiegl, Michael Berman, Ursula Rozum, Susan Scholl, Kristian Rodriguez.

Music provided by Gracious Sakes Alive, Failed States, One Man Riot/Underground River, Grey Team, DJ Metax.

ArtStrong
Public Arts Task Force

Price: Free
The Vault
451 S. Warren St., Syracuse

A spontaneous public gallery show featuring over 20 local artists, including Mark Povinelli, Sarah Averill, Susan Scholl, Isaac Bidwell, Kassy Shoemaker, Mary Fragapane, Jim Brenneman, Cayetano Valenzuela, Susan Edmunds, Ilana McQuinn, Agata Zietek, Kristie Hayes, Clay Strange, Alyson Markell, Tony Thompson, Tom Ward III, Karen Greenfield, Teresa Barry, Justin Moshaty, Elizabeth A. Povinelli, Caroline Povinelli, Adrienne Allen, Arleen Fordock, William T Grace III, Walter Wadas Jr, Ashlin Mahoney, Regina Perry, Anna Perry, Andy Clearly, Deborah Rose, Bryon Boutwell, Charlie Sam, Alexey Vs, Susan Edmunds, Kristina Starowitz, Dustin Regner, Lady Tina Zagyua, Michael Wisnowski, Tien Chang, Bridget Leary, Colleen Woolpert, Melissa DeStevens-Valenzuela.

Opening: Vessels & Abstractions
Limestone Art and Framing Gallery

Limestone Art and Framing Gallery
105 Brooklea Dr., Fayetteville

Works by Deborah Haylor McDowell, Nick Starr, and Diana Godfrey.

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Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

Price: Free
Columbus Circle
Jefferson and Montgomery Sts., Syracuse

The largest and most prestigious show of its kind in the area, this spectacular 3-day showcases 150 of the country's most talented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers. Visitors can shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multicultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities.

The festival presents an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative. Both 2- and 3-dimensional works will be featured including ceramics, fabric and fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wood, painting, graphics, drawing, sculpture, and photography. Exhibitors participate from over 30 states and Canada.

For more information, visit syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com.

8th Annual Ethnic Macedonian Festival

Price: Free
St. George Macedonian Church
5083 Onondaga Rd., Onondaga

Ethnic Macedonian folk dancing groups performing daily, daily tours of St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, traditional Macedonian pazar (shops) with merchandise available for purchase, and ethnic Macedonian food including lamb and chicken dinners, Macedonian kebobs, and stuffed cabbage.

St. Patrick's Irish Festival

Price: Free
St. Patrick's Church
216 N. Lowell Ave., Tipperary Hill, Syracuse

Irish bands, step dancers, games, and food. Performers include The Causeway Giants, Flyin' Column, Quigsey & The Bird, Green on Top, and the Syracuse Kiltie Pipe Band, along with students from several step-dancing schools.

For more information, phone 315-476-4532.

Good Hair

Price: Free
Key Bank (South Side) parking lot
Corner South Salina and East Colvin St., Syracuse

When Chris Rock's daughter asked, "How come I don't have good hair?", the bewildered comic searched the world to find out where the question came from and how to answer it.

For more information, phone 315-443-1916.

Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation

Price: Free
Clinton Square
Downtown, Syracuse

Main Stage (Clinton Square)
6:30 PM: Paradigm Shift
8:15 PM: Salsa Son Timba with La Familia de la Salsa dancers
10:00 PM: The Four Freshmen with the CNY Jazz Orchestra

Mardi Gras Pavilion (Clinton Square)
5:00 PM: Can-Am Jazz Band
7:30 PM: Can-Am Jazz Band
10:00 PM: Can-Am Jazz Band

World Beat Pavilion (Clinton Square)
5:00 PM: The Headers
7:30 PM: The Headers
10:00 PM: The Headers

Hanover Square Stage
5:00 PM: Thousands of One
7:30 PM: London McDaniels
9:15 PM: Free Boody Institute

11:30 pm: Late Night Jam Session at Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St.

The Book Revue
Tully Council for the Arts

Price: $5; donations of gently used children's and young adults books being accepted
Tully Junior-Senior High School
Elm St., Tully

A show aimed at the young and the young at heart. This is a revue of songs from shows that were inspired by children's books.

Dancing Under the Stars
Stan Colella Orchestra

Price: Free
Blessed Sacrament School
3127 James St., Syracuse

Skaneateles Community Band

Price: Free
Clift Park
Genesee St., Skaneateles

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

Shannon Wurst/Larry Hoyt and Eileen Rose Barn Concert
Kellish Hill Farm

Price: $8
Kellish Hill Farm
3192 Pompey Center Rd., Pompey

From Fayetteville, Arkansas, singer/songwriter Shannon Wurst, 2010 Female Singer Songwriter of the Year, Northwest Arkansas Music Award Winner, 2009 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Finalist.

Leading Ladies
CNY Playhouse
Dustin M. Czarny, director

Price: Dinner theater: $27 single; $50 couple. Show only: $18 (limited availability)
Fire and Ice Banquet Hall, The Locker Room
528 Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse

Dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by show at 8:00 pm.

Shakespeare, inheritance plots, and cross dressing—just another day in Amish country!

From the writer of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo comes a sidesplitting comedy of mistaken identity and harebrained schemes. Leo and Jack are two Shakespearean actors who are so down on their luck that they're playing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in Pennsylvania's Amish country. When they read about a rich old woman in York, PA, who is about to die and leave her fortune to her two, long-lost nephews, whom no one has seen since birth, they decide to high-tail it to York to impersonate the two men. It's only when they're a few minutes out of town that they realize that the nephews are in fact nieces, and that they must appear in York as Maxine and Stephanie if they're to collect the loot.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior
Baldwinsville Theatre Guild

First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville
64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville

Performed by students ages 8-18.

A Broadway Celebration
Jordan-Elbridge Community Theatre
Drew Deapo, director

Price: $15 includes show and dessert buffet and beverages at intermission
Elbridge Elementary School
130 E. Main St., Elbridge

An evening of show tunes from a variety of Broadway musicals. During this Broadway revue, audience members will hear songs from 24 popular Broadway and off-Broadway musicals such as Ragtime, Wicked, Curtains, Mary Poppins, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, and Beauty and the Beast just to name a few.

The cast includes Kyle Alpha, Renee Cardinale, Julie Coggiola, Denise Deapo, Nicholas Deapo, Briana Duger, Alex Graham, Jake Hare, Margie Hotchkiss, Kara Howard, Elliot Kline, Joanna Kufs, Samantha Lewis, Tallon Larham, Bridget Moriarty, John Noviasky, Lisa Noviasky, Alec Richardson, Max Richardson, Jackie Schneider-Revette, Matthew Sullivan, Dan Williams, Joyce Woodcock, Dave Zehner, and Melanie Zehner

Tickets are available by calling 315-689-8500 x1700, visiting www.jectheatre.org or at the door on the night of the performance.

Arlecchino's Odyssey

Price: $15
Westcott Community Center
Corner of Euclid Ave. and Westcott St., Syracuse

Original Commedia Dell'Arte show "Arlecchino's Odyssey" presented by Omen Sade and Mary Spearen. Performance will be followed by a Q&A Talk Back with these talented, international performers.

This performance is presented in conjunction with a two-day intensive workshop, An Actor's Introduction to Half Mask and Clown, on July 31 & August 1, from 10am-5pm, at the Westcott Community Center.

All Shook Up
The Talent Company

Empire Theater
New York State Fairgrounds, Geddes

The story is all new. The hits are all Elvis. It's the summer of 1955 in a small town in the American Midwest and, during a 24 hour period, a rovin' roustabout with a song in his heart will change this town forever. All Shook Up mixes a little bit of Shakespeare with a whole lot of The King in this hilarious musical comedy that guarantees your whole family will be jumpin' out of their blue suede shoes. Featuring these classic Elvis tunes and more: Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, It's Now or Never, Hound Dog, Burning Love, Love Me Tender, Teddy Bear, Fools Fall In Love, Blue Suede Shoes, That's All Right, One Night With You, Don't Be Cruel, Can't Help Falling In Love With You, All Shook Up.

Featuring Tom Warner, Danielle Lovier, Jacque Tara Washington, Todd Ellis, Danielle Barletta, David Cotter, Bianca Grant, Chris Wiacek, Christine Lightcap, Jimmy Wachter.

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Keeping Me Centered
Clayscapes Pottery Gallery

Clayscapes Pottery Studio
1003 W. Fayette St., Suite L1, Syracuse

First annual student exhibition and sale.

Changes
Edgewood Gallery

Price: Free
Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

K.V. and Debe Abbott: Selection of works 1985-2010
Brian Brickley: Sculptural and functional ceramics

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The Scarab Vase: Celebrating 100 Years
Everson Museum of Art

Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The Everson is partnering with Strathmore By The Park Home Tours, Syracuse Ceramic Guild, the Arts & Crafts Society of Central New York, and Clayscapes Pottery for the Strathmore Festival, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Adelaide Alsop Robineau's Scarab Vase. Also known as "The Apotheosis of the Toiler," the Scarab Vase was purchased by the Everson directly from the artist's husband, Samuel Robineau, in 1930 along with 47 other porcelains including her well-known Viking Vase, Poppy Vase, and Crab Vase, which are all must-sees in the Everson's ceramic collection.

Vessels & Abstractions
Limestone Art and Framing Gallery

Limestone Art and Framing Gallery
105 Brooklea Dr., Fayetteville

Works by Deborah Haylor McDowell, Nick Starr, and Diana Godfrey.

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Seek Syracuse Exhibit

Price: Free
City Hall Commons Atrium
201 East Washington St., Syracuse

Photos from Seek Syracuse, a participatory public art project.

38th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition
Community Folk Art Center

Community Folk Art Center
805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

The Syracuse Chapter of the Links, Inc. in cooperation with Community Folk Art Center and local school districts join their efforts to provide an ongoing opportunity to recognize teenagers (ages 13-19) of African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Asian American heritage as well as those from other underrepresented groups who demonstrate talents in the fine arts.

Works of John Jessiman and Steven Barbash
Gandee Gallery

Gandee Gallery
7846 Main St., Fabius

The Gandee Gallery is proud to present the work of ceramist, John Jessiman, and painter, Steven Barbash. These two distinguished former professors of art taught together for almost 30 years at State University of New York, Cortland.

The Native American Circle of Life Crafts and Performances
Onondaga Historical Association

Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery St., Syracuse

As part of the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival, The Onondaga Historical Association will host the artists, their wares and performances of the Native American Circle of Life Crafts. The crafts will include cornhusk dolls, jewelry, handmade blankets and purses, and unique gifts from The Northern Door Trading Post. Artist John Arquette will be on hand with artwork and available for portraits drawn on site. There will be performances by the Native Youth Shawl Dancers on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1 (with vocalist Stacey Galvan of the Gunrunners, the New Onondaga Nation Band) at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM at the museum. Traditional Native American foods will also be available.

Animaux: A Receptive Dialog with Animals
Echo

745 N. Salina St. (formerly Craft Chemistry)
Syracuse

Tara Hogan's solos exhibition will showcase original works on paper and wood. Prints and posters will also be for sale.

ArtStrong
Public Arts Task Force

Price: Free
The Vault
451 S. Warren St., Syracuse

A spontaneous public gallery show featuring over 20 local artists, including Mark Povinelli, Sarah Averill, Susan Scholl, Isaac Bidwell, Kassy Shoemaker, Mary Fragapane, Jim Brenneman, Cayetano Valenzuela, Susan Edmunds, Ilana McQuinn, Agata Zietek, Kristie Hayes, Clay Strange, Alyson Markell, Tony Thompson, Tom Ward III, Karen Greenfield, Teresa Barry, Justin Moshaty, Elizabeth A. Povinelli, Caroline Povinelli, Adrienne Allen, Arleen Fordock, William T Grace III, Walter Wadas Jr, Ashlin Mahoney, Regina Perry, Anna Perry, Andy Clearly, Deborah Rose, Bryon Boutwell, Charlie Sam, Alexey Vs, Susan Edmunds, Kristina Starowitz, Dustin Regner, Lady Tina Zagyua, Michael Wisnowski, Tien Chang, Bridget Leary, Colleen Woolpert, Melissa DeStevens-Valenzuela.

Gallery Re-opening Reception
Orange Line Gallery

Price: Free
Orange Line Gallery
106 Montgomery St., Syracuse

For more information, phone 877-588-5005.

Media Unit Dancestravaganza
The Media Unit

City Hall Commons Atrium
201 East Washington St., Syracuse

Featuring ballet, hip-hop, jazz, modern, step dancing, African, and Middle Eastern dance.

SU Summer Dance Intensive Performance

Price: Free
Syracuse Stage
820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Fifth annual student showcase.

Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

Price: Free
Columbus Circle
Jefferson and Montgomery Sts., Syracuse

The largest and most prestigious show of its kind in the area, this spectacular 3-day showcases 150 of the country's most talented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers. Visitors can shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multicultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities.

The festival presents an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative. Both 2- and 3-dimensional works will be featured including ceramics, fabric and fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wood, painting, graphics, drawing, sculpture, and photography. Exhibitors participate from over 30 states and Canada.

For more information, visit syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com.

8th Annual Ethnic Macedonian Festival

Price: Free
St. George Macedonian Church
5083 Onondaga Rd., Onondaga

Ethnic Macedonian folk dancing groups performing daily, daily tours of St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, traditional Macedonian pazar (shops) with merchandise available for purchase, and ethnic Macedonian food including lamb and chicken dinners, Macedonian kebobs, and stuffed cabbage.

New France comes to Sainte Marie

Price: $3 adult, $2.50 seniors, $2 children; $10 family
Ste. Marie Among the Iroquois
106 Lake Dr., Liverpool

Take part in a piece of 17th-century New France. Join in the song and stories of the inhabitants of New France. See the trades of godos and furs. Learn birch-bark canoe history. Enjoy the marketplace of food, artists and vendors, games of the period and much more.

St. Patrick's Irish Festival

Price: Free
St. Patrick's Church
216 N. Lowell Ave., Tipperary Hill, Syracuse

8:00 PM: Ceili Rain

Irish bands, step dancers, games, and food. Performers include The Causeway Giants, Flyin' Column, Quigsey & The Bird, Green on Top, and the Syracuse Kiltie Pipe Band, along with students from several step-dancing schools.

For more information, phone 315-476-4532.

Precious
Community Folk Art Center
Light Work Gallery

Watson Theater, Menschel Media Center
316 Waverly Ave. (Syracuse University), Syracuse

Precious tells the story of an obese, illiterate, African-American 16-year-old named Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) who lives in 1987 Harlem with her dysfunctional family. She has been raped and impregnated twice by her father and suffers constant physical and mental abuse from her unemployed mother, Mary (Mo'Nique). Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and Paula Patton also star in the film. Immediately following the screening, Community Folk Art Center and Light Work will present a discussion to delve into the issues presented in the film.

Precious is rated R for adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised. For more information about this and other programming, contact the Community Folk Art Center at 315-442-2230.

Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation

Price: Free
Clinton Square
Downtown, Syracuse

Main Stage (Clinton Square)
Scholastic Festival (12:00-2:00)
12:00 PM: Stan Colella Parks & Rec All-Star Big Band
1:00 PM: Young Lions of CNY All-Stars

Battle of the Community Big Bands (2:00-5:00)
2:00 PM: The Rhythm-aires
3:00 PM: Stage Music Big Band
4:00 PM: Tradewind

6:30 PM: Martha Redbone
8:15 PM: Kate Davis
10:00 PM: Alex Bugnon with Marion Meadows

Mardi Gras Pavilion (Clinton Square)
5:00 PM: Richie Kaye & Mirth with Tony LaVorgna - introducing Sam Kuslan
7:30 PM: Richie Kaye & Mirth
10:00 PM: Richie Kaye & Mirth

World Beat Pavilion (Clinton Square)
5:00 PM: Audio Influx
7:30 PM: Audio Influx
10:00 PM: Audio Influx

Hanover Square Stage
5:00 PM: Blue Sky Mission Club
7:30 PM: William Nicholson
9:15 PM: The Herbs

Late Night Jam Session, Jazz Central 441 E. Washington St.

The Book Revue
Tully Council for the Arts

Price: $5; donations of gently used children's and young adults books being accepted
Tully Junior-Senior High School
Elm St., Tully

A show aimed at the young and the young at heart. This is a revue of songs from shows that were inspired by children's books.

Packway Handle Band
Westcott Theater

Westcott Theater
524 Westcott St., Syracuse

Giant Puppet Circus
Open Hand Theater

Price: Free
Ed Smith Elementary School
Corner of Lancaster Ave. and Broad St., Syracuse

Performance featured participants in Open Hand's Theater Arts Circus Camp.

Leading Ladies
CNY Playhouse
Dustin M. Czarny, director

Price: Dinner theater: $27 single; $50 couple. Show only: $18 (limited availability)
Fire and Ice Banquet Hall, The Locker Room
528 Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse

Dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by show at 8:00 pm.

Shakespeare, inheritance plots, and cross dressing—just another day in Amish country!

From the writer of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo comes a sidesplitting comedy of mistaken identity and harebrained schemes. Leo and Jack are two Shakespearean actors who are so down on their luck that they're playing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in Pennsylvania's Amish country. When they read about a rich old woman in York, PA, who is about to die and leave her fortune to her two, long-lost nephews, whom no one has seen since birth, they decide to high-tail it to York to impersonate the two men. It's only when they're a few minutes out of town that they realize that the nephews are in fact nieces, and that they must appear in York as Maxine and Stephanie if they're to collect the loot.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior
Baldwinsville Theatre Guild

First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville
64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville

Performed by students ages 8-18.

A Broadway Celebration
Jordan-Elbridge Community Theatre
Drew Deapo, director

Price: $15 includes show and dessert buffet and beverages at intermission
Elbridge Elementary School
130 E. Main St., Elbridge

An evening of show tunes from a variety of Broadway musicals. During this Broadway revue, audience members will hear songs from 24 popular Broadway and off-Broadway musicals such as Ragtime, Wicked, Curtains, Mary Poppins, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, and Beauty and the Beast just to name a few.

The cast includes Kyle Alpha, Renee Cardinale, Julie Coggiola, Denise Deapo, Nicholas Deapo, Briana Duger, Alex Graham, Jake Hare, Margie Hotchkiss, Kara Howard, Elliot Kline, Joanna Kufs, Samantha Lewis, Tallon Larham, Bridget Moriarty, John Noviasky, Lisa Noviasky, Alec Richardson, Max Richardson, Jackie Schneider-Revette, Matthew Sullivan, Dan Williams, Joyce Woodcock, Dave Zehner, and Melanie Zehner

Tickets are available by calling 315-689-8500 x1700, visiting www.jectheatre.org or at the door on the night of the performance.

Idol Assassination
Without a Cue Productions
Sara Caliva, director

Price: $37.25 includes dinner and show
Glen Loch Restaurant
4626 North St., Jamesville

It's the final night of Big American Star, and America is going to get a chance to vote for its next...big American star. The contestants are at each other's throats, dangerously close to ripping out one another's vocal chords, while the judges and host stir up drama to boost sagging ratings. By the time the contestants are ready to sing, the atmosphere has turned murderous, and the contestants may "knock 'em dead" in more ways than one.

The show is an interactive murder mystery that involves the members of the audience.

All Shook Up
The Talent Company

Empire Theater
New York State Fairgrounds, Geddes

The story is all new. The hits are all Elvis. It's the summer of 1955 in a small town in the American Midwest and, during a 24 hour period, a rovin' roustabout with a song in his heart will change this town forever. All Shook Up mixes a little bit of Shakespeare with a whole lot of The King in this hilarious musical comedy that guarantees your whole family will be jumpin' out of their blue suede shoes. Featuring these classic Elvis tunes and more: Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, It's Now or Never, Hound Dog, Burning Love, Love Me Tender, Teddy Bear, Fools Fall In Love, Blue Suede Shoes, That's All Right, One Night With You, Don't Be Cruel, Can't Help Falling In Love With You, All Shook Up.

Featuring Tom Warner, Danielle Lovier, Jacque Tara Washington, Todd Ellis, Danielle Barletta, David Cotter, Bianca Grant, Chris Wiacek, Christine Lightcap, Jimmy Wachter.

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Works of John Jessiman and Steven Barbash
Gandee Gallery

Gandee Gallery
7846 Main St., Fabius

The Gandee Gallery is proud to present the work of ceramist, John Jessiman, and painter, Steven Barbash. These two distinguished former professors of art taught together for almost 30 years at State University of New York, Cortland.

The Native American Circle of Life Crafts and Performances
Onondaga Historical Association

Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery St., Syracuse

As part of the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival, The Onondaga Historical Association will host the artists, their wares and performances of the Native American Circle of Life Crafts. The crafts will include cornhusk dolls, jewelry, handmade blankets and purses, and unique gifts from The Northern Door Trading Post. Artist John Arquette will be on hand with artwork and available for portraits drawn on site. There will be performances by the Native Youth Shawl Dancers on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1 (with vocalist Stacey Galvan of the Gunrunners, the New Onondaga Nation Band) at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM at the museum. Traditional Native American foods will also be available.

The Scarab Vase: Celebrating 100 Years
Everson Museum of Art

Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The Everson is partnering with Strathmore By The Park Home Tours, Syracuse Ceramic Guild, the Arts & Crafts Society of Central New York, and Clayscapes Pottery for the Strathmore Festival, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Adelaide Alsop Robineau's Scarab Vase. Also known as "The Apotheosis of the Toiler," the Scarab Vase was purchased by the Everson directly from the artist's husband, Samuel Robineau, in 1930 along with 47 other porcelains including her well-known Viking Vase, Poppy Vase, and Crab Vase, which are all must-sees in the Everson's ceramic collection.

ArtStrong
Public Arts Task Force

Price: Free
The Vault
451 S. Warren St., Syracuse

A spontaneous public gallery show featuring over 20 local artists, including Mark Povinelli, Sarah Averill, Susan Scholl, Isaac Bidwell, Kassy Shoemaker, Mary Fragapane, Jim Brenneman, Cayetano Valenzuela, Susan Edmunds, Ilana McQuinn, Agata Zietek, Kristie Hayes, Clay Strange, Alyson Markell, Tony Thompson, Tom Ward III, Karen Greenfield, Teresa Barry, Justin Moshaty, Elizabeth A. Povinelli, Caroline Povinelli, Adrienne Allen, Arleen Fordock, William T Grace III, Walter Wadas Jr, Ashlin Mahoney, Regina Perry, Anna Perry, Andy Clearly, Deborah Rose, Bryon Boutwell, Charlie Sam, Alexey Vs, Susan Edmunds, Kristina Starowitz, Dustin Regner, Lady Tina Zagyua, Michael Wisnowski, Tien Chang, Bridget Leary, Colleen Woolpert, Melissa DeStevens-Valenzuela.

Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

Price: Free
Columbus Circle
Jefferson and Montgomery Sts., Syracuse

The largest and most prestigious show of its kind in the area, this spectacular 3-day showcases 150 of the country's most talented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers. Visitors can shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multicultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities.

The festival presents an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative. Both 2- and 3-dimensional works will be featured including ceramics, fabric and fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wood, painting, graphics, drawing, sculpture, and photography. Exhibitors participate from over 30 states and Canada.

For more information, visit syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com.

8th Annual Ethnic Macedonian Festival

Price: Free
St. George Macedonian Church
5083 Onondaga Rd., Onondaga

Ethnic Macedonian folk dancing groups performing daily, daily tours of St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, traditional Macedonian pazar (shops) with merchandise available for purchase, and ethnic Macedonian food including lamb and chicken dinners, Macedonian kebobs, and stuffed cabbage.

Bavarianfest

Price: Free
Long Branch Park
Liverpool

Live music, dancing, German food and drink, and folk dance performances. For more information, phone 315-447-3268.

School Soul Sunday: Brownskin Band, Swingin' Soul Sunday: Ronnie Leigh, and The Mixx
Southwest Showcase Sundays

Price: Free
Spirit of Jubilee Park
161 South Ave., Syracuse

For more information, phone 315-479-9620, or email coordinator@showcasesundays.com.

Leading Ladies
CNY Playhouse
Dustin M. Czarny, director

Price: Dinner theater: $27 single; $50 couple. Show only: $18 (limited availability)
Fire and Ice Banquet Hall, The Locker Room
528 Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse

Brunch at 12:30 pm, followed by show at 2:00 pm.

Shakespeare, inheritance plots, and cross dressing—just another day in Amish country!

From the writer of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo comes a sidesplitting comedy of mistaken identity and harebrained schemes. Leo and Jack are two Shakespearean actors who are so down on their luck that they're playing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in Pennsylvania's Amish country. When they read about a rich old woman in York, PA, who is about to die and leave her fortune to her two, long-lost nephews, whom no one has seen since birth, they decide to high-tail it to York to impersonate the two men. It's only when they're a few minutes out of town that they realize that the nephews are in fact nieces, and that they must appear in York as Maxine and Stephanie if they're to collect the loot.

Read a review!

All Shook Up
The Talent Company

Empire Theater
New York State Fairgrounds, Geddes

The story is all new. The hits are all Elvis. It's the summer of 1955 in a small town in the American Midwest and, during a 24 hour period, a rovin' roustabout with a song in his heart will change this town forever. All Shook Up mixes a little bit of Shakespeare with a whole lot of The King in this hilarious musical comedy that guarantees your whole family will be jumpin' out of their blue suede shoes. Featuring these classic Elvis tunes and more: Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, It's Now or Never, Hound Dog, Burning Love, Love Me Tender, Teddy Bear, Fools Fall In Love, Blue Suede Shoes, That's All Right, One Night With You, Don't Be Cruel, Can't Help Falling In Love With You, All Shook Up.

Featuring Tom Warner, Danielle Lovier, Jacque Tara Washington, Todd Ellis, Danielle Barletta, David Cotter, Bianca Grant, Chris Wiacek, Christine Lightcap, Jimmy Wachter.

Read a Review!

Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior
Baldwinsville Theatre Guild

First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville
64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville

Performed by students ages 8-18.

Arlecchino's Odyssey

Price: $15
Westcott Community Center
Corner of Euclid Ave. and Westcott St., Syracuse

Original Commedia Dell'Arte show "Arlecchino's Odyssey" presented by Omen Sade and Mary Spearen. Performance will be followed by a Q&A Talk Back with these talented, international performers.

This performance is presented in conjunction with a two-day intensive workshop, An Actor's Introduction to Half Mask and Clown, on July 31 & August 1, from 10am-5pm, at the Westcott Community Center.