Community Calendar

SUNY Oswego students Marie Sova and Lily Tringali host a virtual literary salon and awards ceremony, which is free and open to the public. All-star authors will read their work, and judges will announce and discuss the winners of the 2025 Subnivean Awards, an international competition run by the university's student-run literary magazine, Subnivean.

The 2025 Subnivean Awards finalists are authors Madeline Rosales, Michael Loyd Gray, B. Fulton Jennes, Sara Burnett and Jaime Gill, submitting writing that gives voice to a broad range of experiences and themes. The five authors hail from in far-flung locations—from Washington state, South Carolina, Maryland and Connecticut in the United States to East Sussex, “across the pond.”

In celebration of Subnivean’s fifth anniversary, this year’s judges are from the Central New York region: judging in poetry is Albert Abonado, author of the 2024 National Poetry Series book "A Field Guide for Accidents." Judging in fiction is Soma Mei Sheng Frazier, with a new novel forthcoming from Macmillan on the heels of her debut, "Off the Books," which earned positive reviews from The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly and others, and was included in Bustle's "Most Anticipated" roundup.

Zoom Link: https://oswego-edu.zoom.us/j/98111037268

Join us for Making It!, an ongoing series featuring visiting artists talking about their work, careers, and their experiences 'making it' in the arts. On May 1, hear from glass, performance, and multi-media artist Gracia Nash.

Gracia Nash is a glass, performance, and multi-media artist from Rochester, New York. She received her BFA from Alfred University and her MFA in Glass from Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work explores glass textiles, skin, and the body, realized into sculpture, installation, video, and photography. She has shown and taught nationally and internationally and held artist residencies at Pilchuck Glass School and in Japan. Nash is currently an adjunct professor at RIT.

Whether you’ve just begun your caregiving journey or are years in, make sure to join the Jewish Community Center for our Caregiver lecture series. Each presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A as well as time for one-on-one questions with the speakers and mingling with other attendees. The lecture 'Caretaking as Spiritual Practice' will be presented by Erica Olson-Bang PhD.

Get peace of mind for your future…
Estate planning is a gift—to yourself and your loved ones. Join us for an informative, approachable seminar where our attorneys will walk you through Wills, Trusts, and asset protection strategies. When your plans are in place, you can focus on what truly matters — living your life with peace of mind.

Whether you’re just starting your estate planning journey or seeking to refine your existing plans, this seminar is a must-attend.

Our attorneys will discuss how you can utilize the following:

• Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Proxies and Living Wills
• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

Get peace of mind for your future…
Estate planning is a gift—to yourself and your loved ones. Join us for an informative, approachable seminar where our attorneys will walk you through Wills, Trusts, and asset protection strategies. When your plans are in place, you can focus on what truly matters — living your life with peace of mind.

Whether you’re just starting your estate planning journey or seeking to refine your existing plans, this seminar is a must-attend.

Our attorneys will discuss how you can utilize the following:

• Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Proxies and Living Wills
• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

In part two of this series, learn about the surgical treatment options for shoulder pain and injuries. Learn what is involved in each procedure, what to consider when choosing the best option for you, and the typical recovery process for each approach. A Q&A session will follow.
Expert: Ryan Cox, MD, Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon, Upstate Orthopedics, Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery, Upstate Medical University
Session is held online.

A series of visiting artists talking about their work, careers, and their experiences 'making it' in the arts.

Artists:
1. Christine Tien Wang - 2/8/24, Zoom Only - www.christinetienwang.com

2. Miranda Barnes - 2/22/24, Zoom Only - www.mirandabarnes.com

3. Sam Van Aken - 2/29/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.samvanaken.com

4. Alicia Ross - 3/28/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.aliciaross.com

5. Matt Crane - 4/4/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.silvercranellc.com

6. Marion Wilson - 4/18/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.marionwilson.com

7. Philomena Williamson - 4/25/24, Zoom Only - www.philemonawilliamson.com

Soulful foodies and book lovers are invited to join award-winning illustrator London Ladd for a book signing and artist talk in celebration of The Gathering Table, a heartfelt new book by Antwan Eady and illustrated by Ladd. Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers, the book is a vibrant tribute to joy, flavor, and family traditions. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Ladd and learn about his creative process. Books will be available for purchase at the event on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Black Citizens Brigade, located in the University Building at 140 Bank Alley. The event is FREE and open to the community.

Author Antwan Eady invites readers into a Southern family’s world of year-round celebrations. Each lovingly centers a special gathering table—everyday and extraordinary—that brings loved ones together. From birthdays and anniversaries to Juneteenth, weddings, and the arrival of a new baby, the book is a stirring tribute to Black joy, soul-satisfying meals, community, and the culinary customs that bind us.

London Ladd’s richly textured illustrations breathe life into every joyful moment shared around the table. Rooted in the Gullah Geechee cultural legacy, the visuals beautifully reflect the warmth, love, and generational strength woven into each scene.
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MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR

London Ladd is an award-winning illustrator renowned for his richly textured art, blending acrylic paint, cut paper, and tissue paper to create vibrant, emotive images. His work has appeared in acclaimed picture books, newspapers, magazines, and public murals. London is also an assistant professor at Syracuse University and the recipient of several prestigious accolades, including an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts, an NAACP Image Award nomination, and a shortlist for the World Illustration Awards. The Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the American Library Association recognized his work. London holds a BFA and MFA in Illustration from Syracuse University.
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Access: The venue is street-level and ADA-compliant.

Parking: Free metered parking spaces are available after 5:00 p.m. near the venue, and a paid lot with attendants is located across the street.

A series of visiting artists talking about their work, careers, and their experiences 'making it' in the arts.

Artists:
1. Christine Tien Wang - 2/8/24, Zoom Only - www.christinetienwang.com

2. Miranda Barnes - 2/22/24, Zoom Only - www.mirandabarnes.com

3. Sam Van Aken - 2/29/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.samvanaken.com

4. Alicia Ross - 3/28/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.aliciaross.com

5. Matt Crane - 4/4/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.silvercranellc.com

6. Marion Wilson - 4/18/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.marionwilson.com

7. Philomena Williamson - 4/25/24, Zoom Only - www.philemonawilliamson.com

A series of visiting artists talking about their work, careers, and their experiences 'making it' in the arts.

Artists:
1. Christine Tien Wang - 2/8/24, Zoom Only - www.christinetienwang.com

2. Miranda Barnes - 2/22/24, Zoom Only - www.mirandabarnes.com

3. Sam Van Aken - 2/29/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.samvanaken.com

4. Alicia Ross - 3/28/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.aliciaross.com

5. Matt Crane - 4/4/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.silvercranellc.com

6. Marion Wilson - 4/18/24, On-Campus and Zoom - www.marionwilson.com

7. Philomena Williamson - 4/25/24, Zoom Only - www.philemonawilliamson.com