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Focus on the Feminine
a special exhibition of art by women of the community. This year’s exhibit features two-dimensional art including drawing, painting, fabric art, mixed…
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Stay Fresh Artist Series 032: Anthony Beckham
Stay Fresh Artist Series 032: Anthony Beckham
Opening Reception: March 13, 2026.
Time: 7–11 PM
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Skytop Coffee • 315 Brewing C… Read more Stay Fresh Artist Series 032: Anthony Beckham
Opening Reception: March 13, 2026.
Time: 7–11 PM
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Skytop Coffee • 315 Brewing C… Read more Stay Fresh Artist Series 032: Anthony Beckham
Fifteen Minutes—Homage to Andy Warhol: Vertical Street Edition
Street Gallery NY by MIDOMA, in collaboration with CNY Arts, is proud to announce the opening of “FIFTEEN MINUTES—HOMAGE TO ANDY WARHOL: VERTICAL STRE…
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Whimsy and Joy!
Colorful whimsical paintings and ceramics for Spring. Kathleen Crinnin exhibits her nature based abstracted acrylic paintings with Eva Hunter's alcoho…
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Crossing The Border Connecting disparate mediums. Artwork by Treacy Ziegler
I work in the multi-mediums of painting, printmaking and sculpture with drawing as the primary basis for seeing. (Click on images for gallery: drawing…
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Teens with a Movie Camera: Exhibition Walk-Through & Closing Reflection
As a closing event, join Mišo Suchý, one of the co-founders of Teens
with A Movie Camera, for an exhibition walk-through that will cover the
journey… Read more Teens with a Movie Camera: Exhibition Walk-Through & Closing Reflection
with A Movie Camera, for an exhibition walk-through that will cover the
journey… Read more Teens with a Movie Camera: Exhibition Walk-Through & Closing Reflection
Everyone's a Critic Book Discussion Group
Join us at NOPL Cicero for a one-of-a-kind book discussion group. Bring in a book of your choice to expand the discussion on a variety of genres. Read…
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Between the Covers Book Club
Romance readers, rejoice! You are cordially invited to join us for our monthly discussions of romance novels, debates about book boyfriends, and lots …
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Legacy Writers 10th Anniversary
Celebrate the Legacy Writers Group’s 10th anniversary with member readings, cake, and a gift card giveaway. The group brings local writers together ea…
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Mystery Mayhem in Graphic Novels and Fiction
NOPL's new monthly mystery genre book club invites those who love classic mystery, cozy mystery, or thrillers to join in on the mayhem. Mystery comes …
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Old Forge Library to offer Pollock-Krasner House Creative Women Zoom Series on Tuesdays in March
The Old Forge Library will offer a Pollock-Krasner House Creative Women Zoom Series on Tuesdays in March from 12 to 1 pm. The art lectures and classes…
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Matilda’s Birthday Party
Join us for a celebration of Matilda Joslyn Gage’s 200th Birthday! New exhibit by Gage Artist in Residence Vanessa Johnson: Lifting As We Climb. Live …
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Meet Matilda Joslyn Gage
Matilda Joslyn Gage Executive Director, Ciarrai Eaton, will present an overview of erased suffragist, Matilda Joslyn Gage.
This presentation is on Ma… Read more Meet Matilda Joslyn Gage
This presentation is on Ma… Read more Meet Matilda Joslyn Gage
Virtual Lecture: Western Movies, Yesterday and Today
In this engaging overview of the history of Western movies, we’ll trace how the genre has changed over time and ask what these changes reveal about Ho…
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Irvin: Short Film & Discussion with filmmaker Eli Mager
Celebrating Syracuse’s Young Filmmakers: Eli Mager, a
graduate of the Nottingham High School is currently a senior at
Syracuse University. Join him … Read more Irvin: Short Film & Discussion with filmmaker Eli Mager
graduate of the Nottingham High School is currently a senior at
Syracuse University. Join him … Read more Irvin: Short Film & Discussion with filmmaker Eli Mager
We Were Here: The Untold Story of Black Africans in the Renaissance (2025)
A groundbreaking film acclaimed at the 60th International Art Exhibition la Biennale Venezia (2024), selected for the Central Pavilion curated by Adri…
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High Fidelity (2000)
The
Smith's Staff Pick film for the month of March!
Rob
Gordon (John Cusack) is the owner of a failing record store in
Chicago, where he sells music… Read more High Fidelity (2000)
Smith's Staff Pick film for the month of March!
Rob
Gordon (John Cusack) is the owner of a failing record store in
Chicago, where he sells music… Read more High Fidelity (2000)
ZZ Ward
ZZ started singing the blues at the age of 8, spurred on by her bluesman father and his righteous record collection. She started performing blues musi…
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The Travelin' McCourys - The Young Guns Tour
From a source deep, abundant, and pure the river flows. It’s there on the map, marking place and time. Yet, the river changes as it remains a constant…
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TONY TRISCHKA’S Earl Jam 2: A TRIBUTE TO EARL SCRUGGS
Banjo master Tony Trischka brought Earl Jam to a sold out crowd in Barneveld two years ago, and Unity Hall is thrilled to welcome him back for Earl Ja…
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Joanne Shaw Taylor
Experience the magic of Joanne Shaw Taylor and her incredible band as they deliver a powerhouse performance featuring songs from her latest album, Bla…
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Wednesday Craft Nights at the Old Forge Library
The Old Forge Library, located at 220 Crosby Boulevard, is inviting the community to gather, create, and unwind with a new season of free crafting pro…
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Creative Explorers Family Day: Women’s History Month Activities
Families will explore the Cayuga Museum through special scavenger hunts to earn a special prize. You are then invited to make your own Women’s History…
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First Tastes: Tales Along The Tioughnioga, by Martin Sweeney
First Tastes is a new play reading series paired with culinary test kitchen samplings, occurring most third Thursdays in 2026. Each evening of theatre…
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Liverpool Play Reading Club
Liverpool Play Reading Club is an adult group interested in exploring plays! Each month, the group gets together for an informal read aloud of a chose…
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Just In Time at Circle In The Square Theatre
Tony Award® winner Jonathan Groff (from Merrily We Roll Along and Hamilton) is returning to Broadway this spring as Bobby Darin, the iconic singer who…
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First Tastes: Imaginary Numbers, by Greg Moller
First Tastes is a new play reading series paired with culinary test kitchen samplings, occurring most third Thursdays in 2026. Each evening of theatre…
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Legacy Writers Group
The Legacy Writers Group is a writer support group designed for adult writers. The group of like-minded writers provides a supportive community to eng…
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Ukrainian Embroidery Workshop: Vyrizuvannia (cut-out) embroidery design
Explore Ukrainian art and culture through unique fabric arts experiences with instuctor Nataliia Shynkarenko. Participants will be provided with the c…
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Homeschool History - Matilda’s Birthday High Tea Party
This special program is for Homeschool students. Learn about New York
State history in the home that was part of it all. Each month will have a
new … Read more Homeschool History - Matilda’s Birthday High Tea Party
State history in the home that was part of it all. Each month will have a
new … Read more Homeschool History - Matilda’s Birthday High Tea Party
CraftRiot! Easter Cards & Graduation Cards w/ Kathi!
A greeting card from a store is a nice gesture, but a handmade one means so much more.
Join Cazenovia-based card-maker Kathi M. Davis, owner of Stamp… Read more CraftRiot! Easter Cards & Graduation Cards w/ Kathi!
Join Cazenovia-based card-maker Kathi M. Davis, owner of Stamp… Read more CraftRiot! Easter Cards & Graduation Cards w/ Kathi!
New Forest Cemetery, with Sara Mohr
Over its long history, Utica's New Forest Cemetery has been abandoned and brought back to life twice. Founded in 1886, this non-profit cemetery is the…
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Special Hours For Matilda's Birthday
The Matilda Joslyn Gage Center will be open today so you can visit Matilda’s home on her birthday! Tours available
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Lifting As We Climb Performance: By Lemoyne College Theater for Social Change
The Lemoyne College Theater for Social Justice class will present a series of monologues corresponding to Gage Artist in Residence, Vanessa Johnson’s,…
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Burlesque Bingo
This isn’t your Grandma’s Bingo — but Grandma will love it! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, Strip Tease, and prizes, Bees Knees hosts a game that’…
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Art Exhibit: “Richard Baldwin: Art of Assemblage”
This show is comprised of several pieces of “art of assemblage” created by local artist Richard Baldwin. In these pieces, he used wood, piano wire, cl…
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Artist's Reception: “Richard Baldwin: Art of Assemblage”
Meet local artist Richard Baldwin and see this collection of his works done in the "art of assemblage” style. In these pieces, he used wood, piano wir…
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Junior Theater Academy: THE UN-SUPEREST HEROES
Creativity! Personality! Acting! Movement!
For Kids by Kids, a theatrical training program for grades 1 thru 6, culminating in a community
performanc… Read more Junior Theater Academy: THE UN-SUPEREST HEROES
For Kids by Kids, a theatrical training program for grades 1 thru 6, culminating in a community
performanc… Read more Junior Theater Academy: THE UN-SUPEREST HEROES
Goodbye Charlie
A bubbly comedy of supernatural second chances and a knockout farce!
What happens when Hollywood's most notorious womanizer is reincarnated as a beau… Read more Goodbye Charlie
What happens when Hollywood's most notorious womanizer is reincarnated as a beau… Read more Goodbye Charlie
Fiber Frolic hosted by the Golden Fleece Spinners' Society
Explore the art and craft of hand spinning with the Golden Fleece Spinners’ Society. During this special annual event you’ll be able to shop local “fa…
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Maker Faire Syracuse
Maker Faire Syracuse is an event that features local makers, This event is a family-friendly celebration featuring all kinds of making and creating fr…
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NEW DATE! Smith Cabaret Series: Catmospheric
Up
& coming Artist, Catmospheric brings a touch of magic to the
stage. Native to Rochester NY, Catmospheric blends folk-rock with
ambient synths on he… Read more NEW DATE! Smith Cabaret Series: Catmospheric
& coming Artist, Catmospheric brings a touch of magic to the
stage. Native to Rochester NY, Catmospheric blends folk-rock with
ambient synths on he… Read more NEW DATE! Smith Cabaret Series: Catmospheric
Pop-A-Pastie
Bees Knees Academy's most beloved event of the year!
Join us May 2nd in celebrating these amazing Babes who in just 9 weeks created their first Burle… Read more Pop-A-Pastie
Join us May 2nd in celebrating these amazing Babes who in just 9 weeks created their first Burle… Read more Pop-A-Pastie
Pole Burlesque Bingo!
This isn’t your Grandma’s Bingo — but Grandma will love it! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, Strip Tease, and prizes, Bees Knees hosts a game that’…
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Smith Family Performance Series: Bill Blagg's Family Magic
With over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique…
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