Community Calendar

Join us every Saturday morning for the Homer Regional Farmers Market! Live music, local farm vendors, fresh baked goods, hot coffee and more!

• Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 11, 7–10 p.m.
• Location: Night Eagle Cafe at the Savage Club and Lansing Area Performance Hall, 1004 Auburn Rd., North Lansing, NY 13073
• Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door (Purchase tickets on Eventbrite)
• Performers: Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White, and Eric McDonald
• Websites: Cantrip Official Website | Night Eagle Productions

About the Performance: The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell, or piece of mischief — an apt description for the unexpected twists in the group's musical arrangements and their compelling musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar, and three rich voices blend to create a high-energy sound.

Echoes of traditional music from the '60s and '70s intermingle with elements of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and klezmer. Cantrip originated from a session in Edinburgh nearly 20 years ago, quickly gaining attention and signing with Foot Stompin' Records. Following their debut album, "Silver" (2001), the band toured the U.S. and began self-producing subsequent records, including "Boneshaker" (2005) and "Piping the Fish" (2008).

After a hiatus, Cantrip redefined its sound on "The Crossing" (2016), followed by the live album "Cantrip Live" (2019) and their fifth studio release, "Undark", recorded live in Edinburgh with engineer Reuben Taylor. Band members Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White, and Eric McDonald bring a distinct character to traditional and contemporary Celtic soundscapes.

Video Links

• Watch "The Weird Set" live at the Stationary Factory on YouTube
• Watch Cantrip live at Drom Taberna on YouTube

About the Venue The Night Eagle Cafe returns to Central New York for its 2026–2027 season, presented by Ken Millett and co-director Susan Murphy at its new home in the Savage Club and Lansing Area Performance Hall.

Phylla Mae (pronounced “fill-a-may”) Fall Fest is a music and dance party we throw each year on the third weekend in October. We always invite great musicians and callers from near and far, and we offer wonderful workshops and loads of dancing. We are also known for high spirits, tasty refreshments, decorations, camaraderie, and…well…pumpkins.

This year, we're thrilled to welcome master callers Gaye Fifer and David Smukler, as well as TWO outstanding bands - Star Charters and Missing Lynx with Tim Ball.

The weekend starts off on Friday, October 16, with a potluck dinner and dance party. On Saturday, you can dance the day away with couples dancing, English country dancing, a waltz workshop, and contra. Grab some dinner nearby, then finish off the day with another dance party and - not to be forgotten - our pumpkin-carving contest!

Register in advance for a reduced price. Sign up for certain sessions or come for the whole fest. For more information and the weekend schedule, visit https://syracusecountrydancers.org/special-events/phylla-mae-fall-fest/

Join us every Saturday morning for the Homer Regional Farmers Market! Live music, local farm vendors, fresh baked goods, hot coffee and more!

Phylla Mae (pronounced “fill-a-may”) Fall Fest is a music and dance party we throw each year on the third weekend in October. We always invite great musicians and callers from near and far, and we offer wonderful workshops and loads of dancing. We are also known for high spirits, tasty refreshments, decorations, camaraderie, and…well…pumpkins.

This year, we're thrilled to welcome master callers Gaye Fifer and David Smukler, as well as TWO outstanding bands - Star Charters and Missing Lynx with Tim Ball.

The weekend starts off on Friday, October 16, with a potluck dinner and dance party. On Saturday, you can dance the day away with couples dancing, English country dancing, a waltz workshop, and contra. Grab some dinner nearby, then finish off the day with another dance party and - not to be forgotten - our pumpkin-carving contest!

Register in advance for a reduced price. Sign up for certain sessions or come for the whole fest. For more information and the weekend schedule, visit https://syracusecountrydancers.org/special-events/phylla-mae-fall-fest/

Join us every Saturday morning for the Homer Regional Farmers Market! Live music, local farm vendors, fresh baked goods, hot coffee and more!

As part of its bicentennial event series, St. Paul’s Syracuse will host the Hohenfels Trombone Quartet for a Sunday, October 18, 4 p.m. concert at the church with the big red doors, located at 220 E. Fayette St. Open to the public, the event will feature works from silent films, classical arrangements and fun songs. A freewill offering will benefit St. Paul’s Friends of Music.

Based in Rochester, N.Y., the Hohenfels Trombone Quartet was founded in 2011 and performs extensively throughout the Northeastern United States. Recent recital appearances include St. Joseph’s Cathedral Music Series in Columbus, OH, a recital as part of Cazenovia Counterpoint (both with organist Amanda R. Mole), and a week-long summer concert tour in the Adirondacks.

Join us every Saturday morning for the Homer Regional Farmers Market! Live music, local farm vendors, fresh baked goods, hot coffee and more!