Community Calendar

Step back into the early days of Bruce Springsteen’s rise with a rare, firsthand visual journey! This special presentation explores the formative years of Springsteen, featuring photographs captured at the Smith Opera House (then the Geneva Theater) in 1973, 1974, and 1975.

Through a curated slideshow and personal anecdotes, photographer James Fuller will share his insights and experiences documenting Springsteen in Geneva.

This event is FREE to the public.

Come on down to Auburn Public Theater's Main Stage for an evening of Jazz featuring a fabulous quartet of musicians! Featuring Peter Mack, Chuck Lamb, Harvey Sorgen, and Jeff Lederer.

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

Looking for a beginner class in quilting, or just need a quick refresher? Join us for a 3-day workshop series on the basics of quilting. We will cover fabric selection, tools, cutting and piecing blocks, quilting, and binding. All materials will be provided.

Come ride the restored river boat, Rose Lummis, on Sodus Bay! Save our Sodus offers 90-minute and two-hour cruises between May 8 and September 26, leaving from Oak Park Marina in North Rose, NY. Whether you're taking the kids on an eco-tour, or getting a guided history and wildlife cruise, or simply soaking up the sunset with local music, food and wine -- we invite you to experience Sodus Bay on board the Rose Lummis. Booking information at http://www.saveoursodus.com/roselummis.

How do we reconcile our engineered past with an ecological future?

2025 Erie Canal Artists-in-Residence Sarah Cameron Sunde and Kari Varner explore the Canal from an environmental lens.

Kari Varner, a distinguished photographer and educator, explored key ecological sites along the canal, integrating harvested plants into her photographic artworks. Sarah Cameron Sunde, an innovative interdisciplinary artist, engaged with canal communities to create pieces that physically and ecologically connect with the canal. She also developed work in collaboration with Jeremy Dennis, a contemporary fine art photographer and an enrolled Tribal Member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY.

Cazenovia Artisans presents Eric Shutes' artwork in June, with a reception for the artist and guests on June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. In Shifting Forms, the artist explores the delicate balance between tension and release—capturing the interplay of energy and calm through vibrant color, texture, and abstraction. Open to the public.

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum invites the community to enjoy a day of free family fun at the Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival. Explore maritime history with the Happy Pirates theater troupe or participate in hands-on activities, including making origami boats, knot-tying keychains, and building toy sailboats for the Sailboat Sprint.

The event features tours of a National Historic Landmark tugboat and live demonstrations from ham radio operators connecting with museum ships worldwide. Guests can also view videos from the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary and visit exhibits from the Great Lakes Institute at SUNY Oswego.

Storytime: "Giant Cheese" readings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Safety Exhibits: Boating safety information provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, Oswego Fire Department, and NY Sea Grant.

Sponsors: Eagle Beverage and Adventure at Burritt's Marine and Powersports.

For more information, visit the H. Lee White Maritime Museum website.

The 49th annual Oz-Stravaganza festival returns to Chittenango! Join the world’s largest and longest-running "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" themed festival from June 5–7.

The weekend features fireworks on Friday, a major parade on Saturday, and a grand finale Sunday. The festival grounds will be packed with a costume contest, writing and coloring competitions, rides, games, food, and a live music stage. Numerous vendors and costumed characters will take over Chittenango for this beloved annual tradition.

Friday and Saturday evenings each feature a free program. Join the fun as Oz historian and two-time Emmy-winning producer John Fricke talks to special guests about their lives in Oz.

Special Guests:

• John Fricke: Author and historian
• Hugh Gross: Writer and director of "After the Wizard."
• Gita Dorothy Morena: Great-granddaughter of L. Frank Baum
• Marissa Bode: Star of "Wicked" (appearing Saturday only)

Festival Details:

• Admission: Free
• Parking: Free
• Activities: Rides, games, live music, and guest panels