Community Calendar

Dr. David Gellman, the 2026-27 A. Lindsay O’Connor Chair of American Institutions in the history department at Colgate University, will discuss that as America’s 250th gives way to the 2027 bicentennial of the final abolition of slavery in New York, the moment is ideal to contemplate the relationship between independence and emancipation in the Empire State.

John Jay, diplomat, US Supreme Court Chief Justice, governor, slaveholder, and antislavery society president, provides a powerful prism for making sense of an uneven but profound transformation. The relationship between Caesar, Clarinda, Zilpah, and members of the Jay family who enslaved and later freed them entwines with the ways that this influential political family navigated the fulfillment of their antislavery beliefs. The talk thus merges public and private lives to contemplate the limits and the potential of the American Revolution. Gellman is the author of "Liberty’s Chain: Slavery, Abolition, and the Jay Family of New York," winner of the Herbert H. Lehman Prize.

Dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return take pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella sound: the blend of their unique vocal timbres is so rich and so smooth that, at times, it sounds more like a full choir than four men. Drawn to the flexibility of a cappella music, they take full advantage of the genre-mixing aspects of the tradition. Their brand of R&B is entwined with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel, and bright touches of pop—all built on a solid, classical foundation. Composed of tenor Vaughn Faison, bass Gabe Kunda, tenor JE McKissic, and baritone Jamall Williams, the Dallas-based quartet has since captured the hearts of millions of fans in-person and online.

This performance will be opened by the Oswego High School Chamber Singers.

This project was made possible with support from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to be a catalyst for change to enhance the quality of life in Oswego County.

"Carrie: The Musical," based on Stephen King’s classic novel, arrives at the SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department this fall. Directed by Deena Conley and music direction by Ben Kapilow, the production follows Carrie White, a bullied high school student whose telekinetic powers erupt in devastating fashion on the night of her senior prom. The musical blends a rock-infused score with a story of isolation, cruelty and the search for belonging. Performances take place in the Dowd Fine Arts Center’s Lab Theatre, an intimate space that puts audiences close to the action. The production runs Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 5-7, with matinees Nov. 1 and 8.

Join Auburn Public Theater and local performers Teddy Brill and Dominic Gambaiani on a musical revue journey all about quilting!

Whistle While You Quilt is a musical revue and a fun companion to the annual Quilts=Art=Quilts show at the Schweinfurth Art Center that opens on Halloween. Bring your family, your friends, your quilting group, or those in your life you feel would appreciate this musical performance all about quilts!

Performances run October 29, 30 and November 5, and 6 at 7 PM. A matinee performance takes place on Sunday, November 1 at 2 PM.

With Musical Direction by Ben Kringer and Direction by Angela Daddabbo, join us as Teddy and Dom sing fun parodies, well-known numbers, and a few heart-breakers too to celebrate the art of quilting and the wonderful artists that make them.

The night before their first rehearsal, playwright Ruth and director Leigh aim to get chummy with their famous colleague, Hollywood star Jay Conway, who's helped sell out the London run of Ruth's new play. He's even teasing them with a Broadway run and a feature film. If only he understood the plot. This dark satire on power, identity and integrity in the arts will split your sides and then churn your stomach.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.

Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a “musical gumbo”, has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across five continents and more than thirty countries, record twelve studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-five-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.

Roger Lewis – Baritone Sax/Vocals Gregory Davis – Trumpet/Vocals Kirk Joseph – Sousaphone Trevarri Huff-Boone – Tenor Sax/Vocals Stephen Walker – Trombone/Vocals Julian Addison – Drums Takeshi Shimmura – Guitar

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.

Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a “musical gumbo”, has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across five continents and more than thirty countries, record twelve studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-five-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.

Haymakers for Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and care, is returning to NYC for its 14th annual charity boxing event. Unlike typical boxing matches, Haymakers for Hope gives men and women the opportunity to step into the ring for the first time to fight for a cause bigger than themselves. Selected from a pool of applicants, the fighters undergo a training program with expert USA Boxing-registered trainers and face off in official bouts in front of thousands of supporters, all while raising funds for a cancer charity that is personally meaningful to them.

This high-energy boxing event will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hammerstein Ballroom, bringing together live boxing and philanthropy for an unforgettable night dedicated to knocking out cancer.

The Gannett Gallery is honored to present The Last Portrait

Every person has a unique story, shaped by life’s challenges and accomplishments. The end of life is just another chapter — our final challenge — and it provokes an equally unique response.

The Last Portrait is a photographic exploration by Mark DiOrio into those remaining days of the narrative. It features portraits of Upstate New York residents who were in hospice care from 2014 through 2021.

The exhibition is inspired by a celebration of existence, even in its closing stages. It attempts to capture the essence of individuals as they and their families reflect on their lives and respond to their feelings about death in their own distinctive ways. The project also offered families one more opportunity to be photographed with their loved ones.

Stop by NOPL Cicero for our newly designed Sensory Play for Babies and Toddlers events! This one is a cozy, fall-themed playtime for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! Little ones will explore seasonal colors, textures, sounds, and movement through hands-on sensory activities that support early literacy and development.