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Ekphrastic Poet...
1:00 PM  Ekphrastic Poetry WorkshopHow can our looking, our noticing of Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez’s Dream Map and Cornucopia, inform a poetic practice of resistance and remembering? How does it feel to leave room for image to inform text, and for memory to inform art making? In this creative writing session, participants will write poems or flash stories in response to Friedemann-Sánchez’s works, which engage the natural world, sociocultural and gender identity, and colonial history. Participants will have the opportunity to share their written work with others and receive feedback in an encouraging, generative setting. Free with museum admission. Class is limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Ekphrastic Poet...
1:00 PM  Ekphrastic Poetry WorkshopHow can our looking, our noticing of Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez’s Dream Map and Cornucopia, inform a poetic practice of resistance and remembering? How does it feel to leave room for image to inform text, and for memory to inform art making? In this creative writing session, participants will write poems or flash stories in response to Friedemann-Sánchez’s works, which engage the natural world, sociocultural and gender identity, and colonial history. Participants will have the opportunity to share their written work with others and receive feedback in an encouraging, generative setting. Free with museum admission. Class is limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM  The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM The Syracuse Orchestra presents Liszt & MahlerSara Davis Buechner returns to the stage to perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Mahler’s first symphony was often thought to be his favorite, as he conducted it more than any other of his symphonies.
The Syracuse Or...
7:30 PM  The Syracuse Orchestra: Liszt & MahlerOur final concert of the 2024-25 season marks the end of an era as we celebrate Lawrence Loh’s final performance as Music Director of The Syracuse Orchestra. Do not miss the opportunity to share this moment, and to congratulate Larry on all that he has contributed to the Orchestra and to CNY as our inaugural artistic leader. The concert will feature Sara Davis Buechner performing the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, which Liszt composed over the course of 26 years. The season concludes with one of Larry’s favorite composers– Gustav Mahler. The Syracuse Orchestra will perform Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 1, often referred to as “The Titan.” Maestro Loh will give a pre-concert talk one hour prior to the performance. Tickets: $63-$98; students w/ID $5; kids under 18 w/adult free.
ACE MONROE w/s/...
8:00 PM ACE MONROE w/s/g Youth MediumAce MonroeAmerican rock n’ roll band Ace Monroe is getting people Erik McIntyre (bass). Expect no facades, no mysticism, no pretenses. Youth MediumYouth Medium was formed in 2023 as a convening of Central New York musicians and artists working to collectively conjure new sounds from the old and vibrance of decay. Much like the desire to craft something beautiful amidst the decades of discarded stone left lying around our CNY quarries; this project builds fresh sounds on the foundations of ‘70s prog-folk and art rock, ‘80s shoegaze and new wave, ‘90s grunge and britpop, and ‘00s garage-rock. More simply described as Limestone Slag. Youth Medium’s debut album, sync includes 10 tracks that draw from this broad range of influences and communicates a feeling of our region and experience.
ACE MONROE w/s/...
8:00 PM ACE MONROE w/s/g Youth MediumAce MonroeAmerican rock n’ roll band Ace Monroe is getting people Erik McIntyre (bass). Expect no facades, no mysticism, no pretenses. Youth MediumYouth Medium was formed in 2023 as a convening of Central New York musicians and artists working to collectively conjure new sounds from the old and vibrance of decay. Much like the desire to craft something beautiful amidst the decades of discarded stone left lying around our CNY quarries; this project builds fresh sounds on the foundations of ‘70s prog-folk and art rock, ‘80s shoegaze and new wave, ‘90s grunge and britpop, and ‘00s garage-rock. More simply described as Limestone Slag. Youth Medium’s debut album, sync includes 10 tracks that draw from this broad range of influences and communicates a feeling of our region and experience.
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ASHER ROTH and...
8:00 PM ASHER ROTH and LIVE BAND w/s/g Felix FreeAsher RothAsher Paul Roth is an American rapper from Morrisville, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his 2009 debut single "I Love College," which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and foresaw the birth of frat rap, a college-oriented subgenre of hip hop. Felix Free & The Rxcketeers Grown in Southern California, Felix Free moved his family from the ‘Hood to the Woods’ of rural New York state seeking space and nature for his wife and children, as well as a place to enjoy his favorite past-time- fishing. Thus is the name of his debut E.P., ‘Hood to the Woods’, which is a high energy, thoughtfully entertaining and uplifting collection of 5 songs that cover a balanced range of topics and feels. Felix Free’s seasoned stage presence is welcoming to crowds in rooms both huge and intimate; he without fail warms the hearts of all who watch him perform, luring them in while lifting their spirit; both breaking barriers and inspiring an elevation of faith in everyone who hears him. His lyric “I don’t know you, but I still want to see you shine- Good people, good vibes” sets the tone for his entire show.
ASHER ROTH and...
8:00 PM ASHER ROTH and LIVE BAND w/s/g Felix FreeAsher RothAsher Paul Roth is an American rapper from Morrisville, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his 2009 debut single "I Love College," which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and foresaw the birth of frat rap, a college-oriented subgenre of hip hop. Felix Free & The Rxcketeers Grown in Southern California, Felix Free moved his family from the ‘Hood to the Woods’ of rural New York state seeking space and nature for his wife and children, as well as a place to enjoy his favorite past-time- fishing. Thus is the name of his debut E.P., ‘Hood to the Woods’, which is a high energy, thoughtfully entertaining and uplifting collection of 5 songs that cover a balanced range of topics and feels. Felix Free’s seasoned stage presence is welcoming to crowds in rooms both huge and intimate; he without fail warms the hearts of all who watch him perform, luring them in while lifting their spirit; both breaking barriers and inspiring an elevation of faith in everyone who hears him. His lyric “I don’t know you, but I still want to see you shine- Good people, good vibes” sets the tone for his entire show.
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Sound Bath
7:00 PM  Sound BathThis free event is an opportunity for mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation. Sound bath practices are both ancient and modern. Across cultures and epochs, sound has been used for deep rest and healing. Modern neuroscience labels sound baths, and yoga nidra, as NSDR (non-sleep deep rest).At such places as Stanford, NSDR is currently being studied, much like mindfulness and meditation, to better understand its unique affects on the body and brain. Please consider bringing a yoga mat and a few blankets and/or pillows to the event. You may also want to bring an eye covering. Be as comfortable as possible.
Sound Bath
7:00 PM  Sound BathThis free event is an opportunity for mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation. Sound bath practices are both ancient and modern. Across cultures and epochs, sound has been used for deep rest and healing. Modern neuroscience labels sound baths, and yoga nidra, as NSDR (non-sleep deep rest).At such places as Stanford, NSDR is currently being studied, much like mindfulness and meditation, to better understand its unique affects on the body and brain. Please consider bringing a yoga mat and a few blankets and/or pillows to the event. You may also want to bring an eye covering. Be as comfortable as possible.
Dead Night w/ P...
7:30 PM Dead Night w/ Poised For FlightPoised for Flight This is an all-star mixed lineup of Grateful Dead bands in upstate NY! These are the following bands and players….Dark Hollow - Mike O’Hara (vocals& Acoustic guitar) Michael Vincitore( Lead guitar) Jenny O’Hara (Vocals) Pearly Bakers Best - Eric Wise(bass/Vocals) Brian Lauri (Keyboards/Vocals) Terrapin Station- Frank Raponi ( Rhythm guitar / Vocals) Josh Drotar Drums) Proud Walkers- Brendan Pfeifer( Pedal steele and Rhythm Guitar/ vocals DONT MISS THE TAKE OFF OF “POISED FOR FLIGHT”
Dead Night w/ P...
7:30 PM Dead Night w/ Poised For FlightPoised for Flight This is an all-star mixed lineup of Grateful Dead bands in upstate NY! These are the following bands and players….Dark Hollow - Mike O’Hara (vocals& Acoustic guitar) Michael Vincitore( Lead guitar) Jenny O’Hara (Vocals) Pearly Bakers Best - Eric Wise(bass/Vocals) Brian Lauri (Keyboards/Vocals) Terrapin Station- Frank Raponi ( Rhythm guitar / Vocals) Josh Drotar Drums) Proud Walkers- Brendan Pfeifer( Pedal steele and Rhythm Guitar/ vocals DONT MISS THE TAKE OFF OF “POISED FOR FLIGHT”
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Party on the Pa...
5:00 PM  Party on the PatioParty on the Patio at Eleven Waters Get ready to soak in the best vibes of the season as Party on the Patio returns to Eleven Waters! Starting May 21st, we’re bringing Syracuse’s favorite outdoor experience back to life with: ✨ Live music to set the mood Join us on the patio every Wednesday and celebrate the start of summer in style. Whether you’re here for the music, the menu, or the memories, this is the midweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting for. Let the patio parties begin!
Party on the Pa...
5:00 PM  Party on the PatioParty on the Patio at Eleven Waters Get ready to soak in the best vibes of the season as Party on the Patio returns to Eleven Waters! Starting May 21st, we’re bringing Syracuse’s favorite outdoor experience back to life with: ✨ Live music to set the mood Join us on the patio every Wednesday and celebrate the start of summer in style. Whether you’re here for the music, the menu, or the memories, this is the midweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting for. Let the patio parties begin!
Party on the Pa...
5:00 PM  Party on the PatioParty on the Patio at Eleven Waters Get ready to soak in the best vibes of the season as Party on the Patio returns to Eleven Waters! Starting May 21st, we’re bringing Syracuse’s favorite outdoor experience back to life with: ✨ Live music to set the mood Join us on the patio every Wednesday and celebrate the start of summer in style. Whether you’re here for the music, the menu, or the memories, this is the midweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting for. Let the patio parties begin!
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Brewer Harris P...
6:00 PM  Brewer Harris Projects hosts “SolHarmonie Presents Les Femmes & The Word”The art gallery, Brewer Harris Projects, will feature Poetry Event called “SolHarmonie Presents Les Femmes & The Word”. Thursday May 22 Doors Open to View Art at 6 PM Poetry Performance Starts at 6:45 PM The gallery’s art exhibit, “The Word: Language as Material”, uses speech as raw material, bringing words, text, and language into physical space. Coupled with a performance from poets Simone “Symphonie” Owens and Ruthnie “Rae Sunshine” Angrand, the evening performance will treat visitors to words as both a visual and auditory presentation. Les Femmes & The Word will feature the poets transition through various archetypes of women exploring identity: women as warriors, women seeking solace, Renaissance women, and women empowered by self-love. For more information, please connect with us on: Instagram: @brewerharrisprojects @solharmonie
Brewer Harris P...
6:00 PM  Brewer Harris Projects hosts “SolHarmonie Presents Les Femmes & The Word”The art gallery, Brewer Harris Projects, will feature Poetry Event called “SolHarmonie Presents Les Femmes & The Word”. Thursday May 22 Doors Open to View Art at 6 PM Poetry Performance Starts at 6:45 PM The gallery’s art exhibit, “The Word: Language as Material”, uses speech as raw material, bringing words, text, and language into physical space. Coupled with a performance from poets Simone “Symphonie” Owens and Ruthnie “Rae Sunshine” Angrand, the evening performance will treat visitors to words as both a visual and auditory presentation. Les Femmes & The Word will feature the poets transition through various archetypes of women exploring identity: women as warriors, women seeking solace, Renaissance women, and women empowered by self-love. For more information, please connect with us on: Instagram: @brewerharrisprojects @solharmonie
CHRIS LEFEVER B...
8:00 PM CHRIS LEFEVER BAND w/s/g Mosaic MindChris LeFever Chris LeFever has long since been known as a fixture in the scene as a solo performer or alongside fellow Syracuse natives and longtime friends Eric “Animal” Field (Drums) and David Rice (Bass), and Ian Doherty (Keyboards) performing cover shows through the region. The band also has a prolific catalog of originals mixing rock/soul/jazz/americana into a unique blend that politely borrows from a vast array of influences. We’re thrilled to bring our creations to you and look forward to entertaining your ears, mind, and soul! Mosaic Mind
CHRIS LEFEVER B...
8:00 PM CHRIS LEFEVER BAND w/s/g Mosaic MindChris LeFever Chris LeFever has long since been known as a fixture in the scene as a solo performer or alongside fellow Syracuse natives and longtime friends Eric “Animal” Field (Drums) and David Rice (Bass), and Ian Doherty (Keyboards) performing cover shows through the region. The band also has a prolific catalog of originals mixing rock/soul/jazz/americana into a unique blend that politely borrows from a vast array of influences. We’re thrilled to bring our creations to you and look forward to entertaining your ears, mind, and soul! Mosaic Mind
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FREE SHOW - Sha...
8:00 PM FREE SHOW - ShapesShapes Hailing from the vibrant city of Toronto, Shapes The Band is an electrifying musical force that defies categorization. With a distinctive blend of rock, blues, afrobeat, and funk, this talented group of musicians pushes the boundaries of traditional genres, creating a unique sonic experience that captivates audiences wherever they go. Shapes weave together a tapestry of influences to craft their own signature sound. Their music is a harmonious marriage of genres, infused with improvised sections that take listeners on an exhilarating musical journey. One of the defining features of Shapes sound is their ability to infuse every note with a healthy dose of wit and humor. Their lyrics are clever and silly, often exploring thought-provoking themes while keeping a playful edge. Their onstage banter and charismatic presence further enhance the immersive experience of their live performances, creating an atmosphere that is both electrifying and entertaining. Shapes The Band is here to challenge your expectations, draw you in with irresistible afro funk-infused rhythms, get your head bobbing, feet tapping, booty shaking, and make you laugh along the way.
FREE SHOW - Sha...
8:00 PM FREE SHOW - ShapesShapes Hailing from the vibrant city of Toronto, Shapes The Band is an electrifying musical force that defies categorization. With a distinctive blend of rock, blues, afrobeat, and funk, this talented group of musicians pushes the boundaries of traditional genres, creating a unique sonic experience that captivates audiences wherever they go. Shapes weave together a tapestry of influences to craft their own signature sound. Their music is a harmonious marriage of genres, infused with improvised sections that take listeners on an exhilarating musical journey. One of the defining features of Shapes sound is their ability to infuse every note with a healthy dose of wit and humor. Their lyrics are clever and silly, often exploring thought-provoking themes while keeping a playful edge. Their onstage banter and charismatic presence further enhance the immersive experience of their live performances, creating an atmosphere that is both electrifying and entertaining. Shapes The Band is here to challenge your expectations, draw you in with irresistible afro funk-infused rhythms, get your head bobbing, feet tapping, booty shaking, and make you laugh along the way.
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TRANSIENT KICKS
8:00 PM TRANSIENT KICKSTransient KicksTransient Kicks is a rock band from Syracuse, NY that blends lyrical storytelling with musical improvisation and sound exploration across many genres including funk, jazz, bluegrass, folk, R&B, psychedelic groove, soul and blues. Their unique style and diverse sound is guaranteed to create a new experience every show, and their community cultivates an environment of love and acceptance for any and all.
TRANSIENT KICKS
8:00 PM TRANSIENT KICKSTransient KicksTransient Kicks is a rock band from Syracuse, NY that blends lyrical storytelling with musical improvisation and sound exploration across many genres including funk, jazz, bluegrass, folk, R&B, psychedelic groove, soul and blues. Their unique style and diverse sound is guaranteed to create a new experience every show, and their community cultivates an environment of love and acceptance for any and all.
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FREE SHOW - Dan...
6:00 PM FREE SHOW - Dan WagnerDan Wagner Alternative Rock
FREE SHOW - Dan...
6:00 PM FREE SHOW - Dan WagnerDan Wagner Alternative Rock
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DEAD NIGHT w/ S...
7:30 PM DEAD NIGHT w/ Shakedown CitiShakedown Citi Shakedown Citi was formed in the shakedown street parking lot at Citi Field in 2022 as the musicians met each other for the first time and knew there was something special going on. SC seeks to channel the music and musicianship of the Grateful Dead without trying to copy them outright. The music feels alive, fresh and new again. Each song is a journey that can take potentially new directions, twists and turns at any time. The interplay, communication and musicality of the performers has inspired people that don’t even like the Grateful Dead to LIKE Shakedown Citi. And if you’re a fan of segues, transitions, song combinations and creative, fun and interesting set lists encompassing an expansive repertoire – Shakedown Citi is definitely your jam.
DEAD NIGHT w/ S...
7:30 PM DEAD NIGHT w/ Shakedown CitiShakedown Citi Shakedown Citi was formed in the shakedown street parking lot at Citi Field in 2022 as the musicians met each other for the first time and knew there was something special going on. SC seeks to channel the music and musicianship of the Grateful Dead without trying to copy them outright. The music feels alive, fresh and new again. Each song is a journey that can take potentially new directions, twists and turns at any time. The interplay, communication and musicality of the performers has inspired people that don’t even like the Grateful Dead to LIKE Shakedown Citi. And if you’re a fan of segues, transitions, song combinations and creative, fun and interesting set lists encompassing an expansive repertoire – Shakedown Citi is definitely your jam.
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Beer Tasting
6:00 PM  Beer TastingThe upcoming Beer Tasting event will be held on Thursday, May 29th, from 6 PM to 8 PM in the PDR at Shaughnessy’s, comfortably accommodating up to 30 people. If interest exceeds this, additional guests can be seated in the restaurant area. Tickets are $65 per person and must be purchased in person at the pub. The receipt acts as the entry ticket—guests must retain it to gain access to the tasting. Lost receipts will not be replaced, and entry will not be permitted without it. Fiddlehead Brewery beers will be featured on tap—don’t miss out on this exclusive tasting experience!
Beer Tasting
6:00 PM  Beer TastingThe upcoming Beer Tasting event will be held on Thursday, May 29th, from 6 PM to 8 PM in the PDR at Shaughnessy’s, comfortably accommodating up to 30 people. If interest exceeds this, additional guests can be seated in the restaurant area. Tickets are $65 per person and must be purchased in person at the pub. The receipt acts as the entry ticket—guests must retain it to gain access to the tasting. Lost receipts will not be replaced, and entry will not be permitted without it. Fiddlehead Brewery beers will be featured on tap—don’t miss out on this exclusive tasting experience!
DYLAN MICHAEL +...
8:00 PM DYLAN MICHAEL + Filled to the BrimDylan Michael Hey everyone! Dylan’s dad here. I’m his manager so I am tasked with writing his bio. So here goes! How should I describe my son? Well, for starters, he is a 12 year-old multi-instrumentalist that sings and writes songs. His specialty is guitar! His playing… well… ok, you remember Voltron? That old cartoon where the 5 lion robots all come together to form a huge super robot that takes out a giant sword and saves the day? You do? Haha, you’re kinda old. Anyways, imagine a giant super robot where one leg is Jimmy Page, the other is Slash, one arm is Kirk Hammett, and the other is Van Halen. Dylan is the head that pilots this super robot through the cosmos, expertly wielding his guitar sword to save the day! Dylan also plays upright bass in the school orchestra. His debut album “Dead on Arrival” is available everywhere! Filled to the Brim “We invite you to listen to an up and coming young band from Utica, New York - Filled to the Brim. Filled to the Brim consists of five creative and talented teens who have developed a modern, sophisticated and mature sound well beyond their years. This indie pop/alt rock group is rapidly growing in popularity, and can’t wait to entertain you!
DYLAN MICHAEL +...
8:00 PM DYLAN MICHAEL + Filled to the BrimDylan Michael Hey everyone! Dylan’s dad here. I’m his manager so I am tasked with writing his bio. So here goes! How should I describe my son? Well, for starters, he is a 12 year-old multi-instrumentalist that sings and writes songs. His specialty is guitar! His playing… well… ok, you remember Voltron? That old cartoon where the 5 lion robots all come together to form a huge super robot that takes out a giant sword and saves the day? You do? Haha, you’re kinda old. Anyways, imagine a giant super robot where one leg is Jimmy Page, the other is Slash, one arm is Kirk Hammett, and the other is Van Halen. Dylan is the head that pilots this super robot through the cosmos, expertly wielding his guitar sword to save the day! Dylan also plays upright bass in the school orchestra. His debut album “Dead on Arrival” is available everywhere! Filled to the Brim “We invite you to listen to an up and coming young band from Utica, New York - Filled to the Brim. Filled to the Brim consists of five creative and talented teens who have developed a modern, sophisticated and mature sound well beyond their years. This indie pop/alt rock group is rapidly growing in popularity, and can’t wait to entertain you!
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(LATE SHOW) OTB...
9:30 PM (LATE SHOW) OTB w/s/g Free WheneverOTB“Old Tall Buildings is a rock n roll quartet from Syracuse, New York. Pulling from the influences of American and British bands of the 20th century, as well as the improv sensibilities of jazz and blues, we have developed an incendiary sound with a focus in story based writing and rust belt Americana. Old Tall Buildings is: Dave, Tex, Charlie, and Jeff. Old Tall Buildings is not: a jam band (but we love preservatives such as marmalade and jelly).” Free Whenever Free Whenever’s music sits somewhere in between form (saguna) and formlessness (nirguna). The band’s guiding philosophy and approach to making music is rooted in the ancient practice of long-form improvisation. By submitting to the collective subconscious, raw feelings, sounds, and ideas emerge. This practice invites listeners to participate in the same state of mind at any time. It is universal psychedelic music. From morning coffee to long car rides to group or solo outings, Free Whenever’s music is free wherever. Their self-recorded studio material is balanced and diverse. Hypnotic, conversational bass and guitar melodies float over a strong foundation of pulsating rhythms in a full synesthetic sound experience. Without allegiance to any one style they fuse vintage psychedelia, dub reggae, far eastern and African music, funk, soul, and more while their live shows blossom into areas that challenge the idea of what psychedelic music is. From their early days playing in the streets of Manhattan to headlining at premier NYC venues like Brooklyn Bowl and opening up for Karina Rykman, Balthvs, and TAUK, the band has become a vital force in NYC and is bringing their vibes to other psychedelic music scenes in the Northeast United States. Check out their first release of 2025, “Jonas The Shaman”, now available everywhere.
(LATE SHOW) OTB...
9:30 PM (LATE SHOW) OTB w/s/g Free WheneverOTB“Old Tall Buildings is a rock n roll quartet from Syracuse, New York. Pulling from the influences of American and British bands of the 20th century, as well as the improv sensibilities of jazz and blues, we have developed an incendiary sound with a focus in story based writing and rust belt Americana. Old Tall Buildings is: Dave, Tex, Charlie, and Jeff. Old Tall Buildings is not: a jam band (but we love preservatives such as marmalade and jelly).” Free Whenever Free Whenever’s music sits somewhere in between form (saguna) and formlessness (nirguna). The band’s guiding philosophy and approach to making music is rooted in the ancient practice of long-form improvisation. By submitting to the collective subconscious, raw feelings, sounds, and ideas emerge. This practice invites listeners to participate in the same state of mind at any time. It is universal psychedelic music. From morning coffee to long car rides to group or solo outings, Free Whenever’s music is free wherever. Their self-recorded studio material is balanced and diverse. Hypnotic, conversational bass and guitar melodies float over a strong foundation of pulsating rhythms in a full synesthetic sound experience. Without allegiance to any one style they fuse vintage psychedelia, dub reggae, far eastern and African music, funk, soul, and more while their live shows blossom into areas that challenge the idea of what psychedelic music is. From their early days playing in the streets of Manhattan to headlining at premier NYC venues like Brooklyn Bowl and opening up for Karina Rykman, Balthvs, and TAUK, the band has become a vital force in NYC and is bringing their vibes to other psychedelic music scenes in the Northeast United States. Check out their first release of 2025, “Jonas The Shaman”, now available everywhere.
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Recurring Events
Beetlejuice
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Syracuse. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.
With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
| Date | 5/17/2025 |
| Multiple Times | 5/14 - 7:30PM |
| Runs | 5/14/2025 - 5/18/2025 |
| Contact Phone | 315-475-7979 |
| Contact Email | info@landmarktheatre.org |
| Venue | Landmark Theatre 362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |
Nancy Friedeman-Sánchez: Dream Map and Cornucopia
Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez is a Colombian American artist who explores her heritage through works that combine Colombia’s material culture, history, and natural world. For the works featured in Dream Map and Cornucopia, Friedemann-Sánchez begins with an image of a ceramic vessel that speaks to the complex history of Latin America and its diaspora. she then transforms these vessels into bountiful cornucopia, bursting with flora and fauna that evoke Colombia’s rich ecosystems. Together with the Everson’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics, Garth Johnson, Friedemann-Sánchez has also selected an array of ceramic works from the Museum’s permanent collection that reflect her interest in Latin America’s tapestry of Indigenous and colonial cultures.
| Date/Time | 5/17/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 4/19/2025 - 10/18/2025 |
| Cost | Adults $14, Seniors (65+) $10, Students $5, Children 6-12 |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Lee DuSell: Benediction
Lee DuSell (1927-2024) is perhaps best known to Everson audiences as the creator of the bronze sculpture Spiritual Freedom (1969) that graces the Museum’s Plaza, but he was also a prolific designer and woodworker. DuSell’s furniture has been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, the Corcoran Gallery, and Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Over a three-decade span, DuSell frequently collaborated with noted Japanese architect Minoru Yamasaki on a series of commissions that included the Ford Motor Company, Harvard University, and Reynolds Aluminum. DuSell particularly relished his contributions to religious shrines, chapels, and temples around the world.
DuSell served as the founding chairman of the Experimental Studios at the Syracuse University School of Art from 1965 until his retirement in 1992. Benediction honors DuSell’s work in wood during a particularly fertile period in the 1970s when his works became kinetic and interactive. This exhibition features large-scale works, including three rocking chairs containing musical elements powered by their rocking motion that were originally exhibited at the Everson in a 1980 solo exhibition. DuSell passed away in September of 2024, and is remembered not only for his innovative designs, but also for the formidable impact that he made on his students and community.
| Date/Time | 5/17/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 5/10/2025 - 8/31/2025 |
| Cost | $14 – Adults $10 – Seniors (65+), Students $5 – Children 6-12 $2 – with EBT card FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID) P |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Catherine Spencer: Alchemy of a Seed
A seed begins in darkness—buried, fragmented, waiting. In its stillness, it holds the potential for transformation, a quiet alchemy that unfolds when the time is right. Alchemy of a Seed explores this process of change, resilience, and emergence through biomorphic sculptures that blur the boundaries between organic and synthetic, natural and surreal.
Created from discarded memory foam, found materials, and textiles, Catherine Spencer’s sculptures take shape as she cuts, stitches, airbrushes, embroiders, and applies beadwork, to breathe life into her anthropomorphic creations. The sculptures embody both rupture and repair, echoing the physical and emotional labor of growth. Vibrant, plant-like organisms populate the exhibition, their textures and colors evoking the tension between attraction and defense, fragility and power.
Like seeds rising from the soil, these forms emerge from obscurity into color, embracing the light only when they are ready. Alchemy of a Seed is a meditation on transformation—not just as a cycle of life and death, but as an act of agency, play, and rebirth. The viewer is invited to consider what is planted in the unseen spaces of our lives and what it means to step fully into becoming.
| Date/Time | 5/17/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 4/05/2025 - 6/08/2025 |
| Cost | $14 – Adults $10 – Seniors (65+), Students $5 – Children 6-12 $2 – with EBT card FREE – Everson Members, Children 5 and under, Military (w/ ID) P |
| Contact Phone | (315) 474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Nucor Steel Innovation Station
Visit the newest installation in the MOST's Nucor Innovation Station! Open through June
Nucor Steel Auburn presents “Pioneering the Circular Economy,” an exhibit showcasing the endless possibilities of steel. Explore interactive stations that bring Nucor’s steel production process to life, and learn the vital role of recycling and how steel shapes our daily lives. Discover the remarkable journey of steel from start to finish and see how each of us contributes to building a more sustainable future.
| Date/Time | 5/17/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 1/17/2025 - 6/29/2025 |
| Cost | Free with admission |
| Venue | Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) 500 South Franklin Street Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-9068 |
Lines of Flight: Joiri Minaya | Miryam Charles
February 27 – May 24, 2025
Thursday – Saturday, dusk – 11pm
Everson Museum Plaza
401 Harrison Street
Light Work’s Urban Video Project is pleased to present the exhibition Lines of Flight featuring short films by multimedia artist Joiri Minaya and filmmaker Miryam Charles exploring the tangled trajectories of displacement, immigration, invasion, exploration and escape.
The exhibition will run from February 27 – May 24, 2025 as an architectural projection venue on the Everson Museum facade.
Additional work by Joiri Minaya will be on view at the Syracuse University Museum in the show Joiri Minaya: Unseeing the Tropics at the Museum from January 21 to May 10, 2025.
In conjunction with the exhibition, Minaya and Charles will be present for a screening and Q&A on Thursday, March 20 at 6:30pm in Watson Theater across from Light Work’s galleries.
About the Work
Labadee
Joiri Minaya
2017 | HD video
Duration: 7:06
Labadee is a short video documenting parts of a Royal Caribbean cruise trip in Labadee, Haiti, and the dynamics that unfold in this privately-managed space, which is fenced off and leased to Royal Caribbean cruises until 2050. The subtitles in the video begin with text from the diary of Christopher Columbus when they first saw land, moving into a contemporary recount of the trip we’re seeing.
It meditates on the exploitation, self-exploitation, performance and access control created by the system of tourism in the Caribbean, and, in linking it to Columbus’ Invasion through the first sentences in the subtitles, it traces the lineage of these contemporary spaces to colonization.
Fly, Fly Sadness
Miryam Charles
2015 | 16mm film transfered to video
Duration: 5:23
A nuclear explosion mysteriously transforms the voices of all the inhabitants of an island. A journalist travels to the island to learn more and finds herself transformed.
About the Artists
Joiri Minaya is a Dominican-US multidisciplinary artist whose recent works focus on destabilizing historic and contemporary representations of an imagined tropical identity. Minaya attended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Visuales in Santo Domingo (2009), Altos de Chavón School of Design (2011) and Parsons the New School for Design (2013).She has participated in esteemed residency programs such as Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Smack Mellon, NYFA Mentoring Program for Immigrant Artists, Vermont Studio Center, and Fountainhead. She has received numerous awards, fellowships and grants including NYSCA/NYFA, Jerome Hill, Socrates Sculpture Park, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, amongst other organizations.
Artist’s website: joiriminaya.com
Miryam Charles is a Haitian-Canadian director, producer and cinematographer living in Montreal. She has produced several short and feature films. Her films have been presented in various festivals internationally. Her first feature film, Cette Maison (This House) was presented at the Berlinale, the AFI film festival and was included in the TIFF Top 10 of the year. Several of her short films and her feature are available to stream on the Criterion Channel. Her work explores themes related to exile and the legacies of colonization.
Distributor’s website: ladistributrice.ca/…miryam-charles
Sponsors
This project was made possible through a Support for Artists grant by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
| Date/Time | 5/17/2025 7:00 PM |
| Runs | 2/27/2025 - 5/24/2025 |
| Contact Phone | 315-443-9933 |
| Contact Email | cali@lightwork.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art Plaza 701 S. State Street Syracuse, NY 13202 315-422-8284 |
Jazz at the Cavalier
Enjoy the finest vocalists in the region every Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m, free valet parking, special 11 Waters menu, and jazz cocktails. The Cavalier Room provides the lovely surroundings. No cover, no minimum, maximum enjoyment!
| Date/Time | 5/21/2025 6:00 PM |
| Runs | 10/02/2024 - 5/21/2025 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Contact Phone | 315-479-5299 |
| Contact Email | info@cnyjazz.org |
| Venue | Cavalier Room at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100. E. Onondaga St. Syracuse, NY 13202 (315) 554-3541 |
Fun Home
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.
FUN HOME is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
2 Weeks of Performances
Evening Start Times: 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm on Saturdays only
Daytime Start Times: 2:00 pm
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission
Talk Back Performance: Sunday 5/25, 2pm show
ASL Performance: Saturday 5/31, 2pm show
Rating: 13+
Please Note: If you have any mobility concerns, please call the box office for assistance with accessible seating.
| Date | 5/31/2025 |
| Multiple Times | Friday, May 23 @ 7:00 PM |
| Runs | 5/31/2025 - 6/01/2025 |
| Cost | $50.00, visit our website for discounts. |
| Contact Phone | 3153622785 |
| Contact Email | info@theredhouse.org |
| Venue | Redhouse Arts Center 400 So. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-0405 |
Taste of Syracuse
The Taste of Syracuse is a legendary festival located in Syracuse, NY. Considered Syracuse’s “kick off” of the summer, the Taste has been an annual festival for 25+ years. We celebrate local food, business, music and more in the heart of downtown Syracuse spanning from Clinton Square to the Chase Building. Treat yourself to $2 samples from a variety of local restaurants while you jam out to great music across 3 stages!
| Date/Time | 6/06/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 6/06/2025 - 6/07/2025 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Contact Phone | 9089381300 |
| Contact Email | mbicknell@galaxymediapartners.com |
| Venue | Clinton Square N Clinton St & W Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |
Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit
Ethos: The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Come breathe collective life into this immersive, two-night experience. Each evening features a different lineup of LGBTQ+ performers from across Upstate New York — offering intimate and electrifying expressions of pride through drag, burlesque, theater, dance, and more.
Wander the galleries. Sip cocktails in the atrium while a DJ spins. Discover surprise performances in the outdoor sculpture garden, or catch a ten-minute play unfolding in the museum theatre.
One ticket gives you access to both nights.
Ages 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.
Pride Ethos is a project of Breadcrumbs Productions, GoJo Productions, Come Out CNY and the Everson Museum of Art; and is made possible with funds from the Tier Three Project Support program, a regrant program of the County of Onondaga with the support of the County Executive and administered by CNY Arts, and NYSCA’s Support for Organizations.
| Date/Time | 6/12/2025 7:00 PM |
| Runs | 6/12/2025 - 6/13/2025 |
| Cost | Pay-What-You-Like, Suggested Ticket Price $30 |
| Contact Email | kevin@comeoutcny.com |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Pride Ethos
Ethos: The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Pride Ethos is a manifestation of the radical spirit of queer performance. Over two unforgettable nights, the Everson Museum of Art becomes a living, breathing exhibit — a celebration of identity, creativity, and community, staged throughout the museum’s striking modern architecture and alongside its celebrated collection of American art.
Come breathe collective life into this immersive, two-night experience. Each evening features a different lineup of LGBTQ+ performers from across Upstate New York — offering intimate and electrifying expressions of pride through drag, burlesque, theater, dance, and more.
Wander the galleries. Sip cocktails in the atrium while a DJ spins. Discover surprise performances in the outdoor sculpture garden, or catch a ten-minute play unfolding in the museum theatre.
One ticket gives you access to both nights.
Ages 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.
| Date/Time | 6/12/2025 7:00 PM |
| Runs | 6/12/2025 - 6/13/2025 |
| Cost | Pay-What-You-Wish |
| Contact Phone | (315) 474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Syracuse Polish Festival
The Syracuse Polish Festival will soon again take over Clinton Square and provide a magical ambiance once again for the residents of Central New York.
The three-day family-friendly celebration of Polish culture, heritage, and traditions will mark its 69th anniversary, kicking off Friday, June 20 and running until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. During our festival, kids can enjoy a variety of hands-on arts and crafts and interactive games and inflatable activities. Our efforts are based on providing a fantastic, fun time for all those who visit by holding to high standards and ensuring comfort. There will be activities for every member of the family. One of the main attractions is the annual “Pierogi Eating Contest” and “Miss Polonia” presentation and to provide a variety of entertainment, including the sounds of Polka, Pop-Soul / Jazz, Dance-Funk music along with beautiful folklore dance performances by the group “Lechowia Dancers” from Canada. All are welcome!
| Date/Time | 6/20/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 6/20/2025 - 6/22/2025 |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Email | info@polishscholarship.org |
| Venue | Clinton Square N Clinton St & W Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |
Family Film Series—Wish
Watch Wish at the MOST on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6.
Join us on the first full weekend of the month for 10:30 matinees of your favorite family-friendly films on both Saturday and Sunday in our National Grid ExploraDome.
Buy tickets online or in person at show time. Movie tickets are in addition to MOST admission.
| Date/Time | 7/05/2025 10:30 AM |
| Runs | 7/05/2025 - 7/06/2025 |
| Cost | $4 for MOST members, $6 for non-members (plus admission) |
| Contact Phone | 315-425-9068 |
| Contact Email | marketing@most.org |
| Venue | Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) 500 South Franklin Street Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-9068 |
Jason Newsted and Friends Live at the Everson
Experience a Rock Legend in an Intimate Museum Setting
This summer, the Everson is turning up the volume!
We’re thrilled to announce that six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jason Newsted is coming to the Everson Museum of Art for two powerful nights of music this summer. Newsted & Friends will take the stage July 18 and 19 in the Everson’s iconic Hosmer Auditorium for a rare and intimate performance—bringing high-energy sound into a one-of-a-kind museum setting.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Everson’s mission to inspire and engage the Central New York community through the arts.
Tickets are limited—reserve yours now before they’re gone.
About the Exhibition: Tyler K. Smith: BOMBOTZ
Presented in conjunction with Jason Newsted’s performances, the Everson is proud to debut Tyler K. Smith: BOMBOTZ, on view July 12–August. This exhibition features the fantastical graphite drawings and ceramic sculptures of New York artist Tyler K. Smith.
Smith’s world of mechanical creatures and imaginative storytelling will be on view outside the concert space, offering a striking visual counterpoint to the music of Jason Newsted & Friends. Together, the concert and exhibition create a multi-sensory experience celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the power of the arts.
| Date/Time | 7/18/2025 7:00 PM |
| Runs | 7/18/2025 - 7/19/2025 |
| Contact Phone | (315) 474-6064 |
| Contact Email | everson@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
The spectacular three-dayshowcase of the country's most talented artists, craftspeople and entertainersis centered in Downtown Syracuse. The festival provides opportunities forvisitors to experience the vibrancy of Downtown Syracuse through a presentationof an impressive array of visual and performing arts, showcasing a diversity ofart and culture.
Arts & Crafts - The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival will feature around140 artists and crafters representing multiple U.S. States, as well as artistsfrom Canada and Mexico. Visitors can shop and browse an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary artsand crafts, from functional to decorative.
Performing Arts - The festival also features the performing arts. Afull schedule of free continuous entertainment will include street performancesby a variety of entertainers, including live music and performances.
Summer Refreshments - Food vendors will be on-site to serve a diverse mixof summer favorites.
Family Activities - Families play a big role in the event’s success,and participatory activities are offered with them in mind.
A Community Festival - Area businesses participate by holding open housesand other activities, including family-friendly art activities and a popularsidewalk art competition, Chalk Jam. Several of these activities are presentedwith the Everson Museum of Art, the Onondaga Historical Association, the YMCA -Downtown Writers Center and the Montgomery Street Collective crafts show. TheSyracuse Arts & Crafts Festival runs concurrently with the Northeast Jazz& Wine Festival at the Landmark Theatre. Thousands of visitors will attendall these events, making this the signature cultural event of the summer inSyracuse.
| Date | 7/25/2025 |
| Multiple Times | 2025 Festival Dates: |
| Runs | 7/25/2025 - 7/27/2025 |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Phone | 315-422-8284 |
| Contact Email | acfest@downtownsyracuse.com |
| Venue | Downtown Syracuse Syracuse, NY 13202 |
Family Film Series—The Little Mermaid (2023)
Watch The Little Mermaid (2023 live action version) at the MOST on Saturday and Sunday, August 2 & 3
Join us on the first full weekend of the month for 10:30 matinees of your favorite family-friendly films on both Saturday and Sunday in our National Grid ExploraDome.
Buy tickets online or in person at show time. Movie tickets are in addition to MOST admission.
| Date/Time | 8/02/2025 10:30 AM |
| Runs | 8/02/2025 - 8/03/2025 |
| Cost | $4 for MOST members, $6 for non-members (plus admission) |
| Contact Phone | 315-425-9068 |
| Contact Email | marketing@most.org |
| Venue | Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) 500 South Franklin Street Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-9068 |
SCARE-A-CON
The ultimate horror, sci-fi, and paranormal fan convention and film festival—packed with celebrity guests, vendors, exciting parties, and more—makes its grand return to Syracuse, NY
| Date/Time | 9/05/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 9/05/2025 - 9/07/2025 |
| Cost | Please visit the event website |
| Contact Email | info@scareacon.com |
| Venue | Marriott Syracuse Downtown 500 S. Warren St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-2424 |
Syracuse Irish Festival
The Syracuse IrishFestival is a 2-day family oriented, cultural festival that is free to thepublic and features cultural activities that promote and highlight the strongIrish Heritage that is prominent in Central NY. The goal of the Festival is to provide a unique and positive Irish /Celtic cultural and social experience for the all the people of Central NewYork through entertainment, cultural activities, food experiences and retailshopping opportunities.
| Date/Time | 9/05/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 9/05/2025 - 9/06/2025 |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Phone | 3154251424 |
| Contact Email | marty@syracuseirishfestival.com |
| Venue | Clinton Square N Clinton St & W Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13202 |
Initiatives in Art and Culture's 27th Annual Arts & Crafts Conference
Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) 's 27th annual Arts & Crafts Conference will take place from September 17 – 21, 2025 in Central New York (specifically Syracuse and surrounding communities), an underappreciated hub of both historic and contemporary Arts & Crafts art and architecture.
The conference offers the opportunity to closely examine the Movement’s approach to visual culture and its impact on the wider world. In the context of Arts & Crafts, Central New York is perhaps best known for Gustav Stickley, furniture designer and entrepreneur, and Adelaide Alsop Robineau, ceramicist and publisher of the important journal Keramic. Both were based in Syracuse from 1901-1905 as was Irene Sargent, editor of Stickley’s publication, The Craftsman. The Arts & Crafts conference will focus on these key individuals while also exploring other equally impressive Arts & Crafts practitioners and examples of their work throughout the region, including that of architect, Ward Wellington Ward.
Since 1998, IAC’s Arts & Crafts Conference has traveled to centers of the Movement across the US, among them Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Buffalo, Boston, Chicago, Pasadena, Denver, Philadelphia, and New York City. In each, we visit premier cultural institutions and sites of major architectural, cultural, and civic importance. Through lectures, site visits, studio tours and informal discussions, the conference explores the full scope of expressions of the Arts & Crafts. A key focus is the artistic and philosophical underpinnings of the Movement and how it has informed the art and architecture that followed. Drawing participants from across the US, the conference is attended by a committed and knowledgeable group made up of collectors; preservationists; art and architectural historians; artisans / practitioners; academics; enthusiasts and students.
In its explorations, IAC considers a spectrum of styles, informed by the conviction that the Movement is defined as much by its ethos, principles, and ideals, as by a specific design vocabulary, and that its multitude of expressions invariably reflects a combination of regional, geographical, and international influences. The conference also explores the local Arts & Crafts community and the relationships that played a role in defining the expression, materials, and methods of fabrication germane to that specific region.
Influences of the Movement on subsequent schools, styles, or artistic approaches are also considered, as is how the Movement is reflected in contemporary culture in ways both original and nonmimetic. The role and manifestations of patronage are also key to our consideration, as is the importance of preservation and of the continuing influence of historic architecture in the contemporary urban and suburban landscapes. Finally, the conference explored how the Arts & Crafts movement served as a lever for social change.
A selection of planned events at the 2025 Arts & Crafts Conference includes:
Visit to and tour of the Stickley Museum with commentary by Amanda Clifford, Director. The Museum provides an incisive overview of Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman furniture and his influential approach to Arts & Crafts philosophy and expression. We expect preservation architect Julia Holka Marshall to discuss the ongoing preservation of the structure, a former Stickley factory.Tour of the Gustav Stickley House led by preservation architect Beth Crawford with a focus on its ongoing restoration. This will serve as an ideal case study, providing the opportunity to learn from craftspeople working on the project, to understand the challenges involved, and to learn about the historically appropriate practices used to overcome them.Visit to the Everson Museum of Art to view the significant collection of works by Adelaide Alsop Robineau, the acclaimed Syracuse-based Arts & Crafts potter and designer. With curator Garth Johnson, we’ll also view the extensive Furniture Collection and the 1903 “Jerusalem” stained-glass window designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for the May Memorial Unitarian Church in SyracuseIntroduction to the collection of Ward Wellington Ward architectural drawings of Arts & Crafts-style homes in Syracuse and the Henry Keck Stained Glass Studio Collection by Bob Searing, Executive Director of the Onondaga Historical Association.A walking tour of downtown Syracuse led by president of the Arts and Crafts Society of Central New York, Sam Gruber, with a focus on buildings designed by architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee (1848 – 1913) who mentored a generation of major American architects, most notably Frank Lloyd Wright.Visit to Dalton’s American Decorative Arts, an important resource for original Arts & Crafts furnishings and decorative accessories led by founder, David Rudd. Dalton’s offers carefully selected examples of original condition furniture, pottery, art, and metalwork.Bus tour of other architecturally significant locations and residential neighborhoods: Sedgewick (Robineau Road), Westcott, Scottholm, Berkeley Park, Strathmore, Oakwood Cemetery, Silsbee Chapel, Barnes Masion.Additional visits, as well as explorations of relevant architecturally and culturally significant sites in Ithaca and Rochester, are being planned.
In addition, the conference will feature several talks by local experts, preservationists, historians, curators, and academics to further elucidate and celebrate the specific Arts & Crafts expression that thrived in Central New York and its wider influence of the United States. We are working to confirm further museum and studio visits to view significant artworks, objects and archives to give participants an even better understanding of the Central New York Arts & Crafts Movement in all its richness. Program subject to change.
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Courtyard and Residence Inn Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, New York. The hotel’s central location will facilitate easy access to downtown sites.
We are grateful for the generous support of the Marie and John Zimmermann Foundation and for that of Bulova, as well as the media sponsorship of American Fine Art and The Magazine Antiques. The Arts and Crafts Society of Central New York has worked collaboratively with IAC to develop the conference program.
| Date/Time | 9/17/2025 (All day) |
| Runs | 9/17/2025 - 9/21/2025 |
| Cost | Cost varies. Please visit our event website to learn which ticket you qualify for. |
| Contact Phone | (314) 323-3746 |
| Contact Email | erin.welsh@artinitiatives.com |
| Venue | Downtown Syracuse Syracuse, NY 13202 |
