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“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.” — The Wall Street Journal

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

Movies at The Smith aren't just a film screening, they are an event! We love costumes because they are FUN and we encourage you to wear cat ears, tails, or other feline-themed garb! Remember to stop by Concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

Want to see your cat on the big screen before the movie? Send a photo to agentry@thesmith.org by 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 with the subject line “CatVideoFest 2026”

Runtime: 70 minutes
Rated G

You’ll be blown away by the authentic, local storytelling of “Human Again”. The film follows the Phoenix Player Theatre Group at Auburn Correctional maximum-security prison as they work toward a public performance of an original play that incorporates Shakespearean influences and the artists’ own lived experiences. The documentary is emotional, raw and inspirational. It’s a powerful testimony to the human potential wasted, often unjustly, and sometimes wrongfully, in those facilities.

Following the screening is a panel discussion about the themes addressed in the movie. The discussion will be facilitated by Michael Rhynes, co-facilitator of the ReEntry Theatre Program and co-founder & co-creator of Phoenix Players Theatre Group. Rhynes helped found the group in 2009 at Auburn Correctional Facility while serving a life sentence for a crime he did not commit. He was recently exonerated in 2023 after 39 years of wrongful imprisonment. For Rhynes and the now-freed members of Phoenix Players Theatre Group and the ReEntry Theatre Program, theatre was, and still is, an outlet for them and others to reconnect with their humanity.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMAnSZzVYPA

The documentary about Gregg Allman, founding member of The Allman Brothers, premieres at Auburn Public Theater.

DiBernardo Productions presents a chilling cinematic double feature showcasing two connected films from the "EXscaped" universe. This special one-night event invites viewers into a world of fractured identities, escalating tension, and the dark secrets that bind both stories together.

Event Date: October 16, 2026
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Showtime: 7:00 p.m.

Venue:
The Palace Theatre
2384 James Street
Syracuse, NY

Tickets:
GA – $15
VIP – $25