Artist spotlights, reviews and interviews from around Central New York.
The second show of the fall #JazzByTheLake season showcases The Jimmy Johns Trio with special guest vocalist Julie Falatico Montalbono on Friday, November 13 at 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm.The trio is…
By Fred Reed · Sat, Nov 7
Boston Globe critic Steve Morse remarked “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms.”
Press Release · Wed, Nov 4
(Auburn, NY- November 3, 2026) - Wednesday, November 18th 2026: 7:00PM-8PM-Presented by Auburn Public Theater. Back by popular demand, An Intimate Evening with Mr. Mills returns to Auburn Public…
Press Release · Tue, Nov 3
A young Irish woman’s unusual encounter with the divine sets off a series of miraculous—and hilarious—shenanigans in “The Jesus Hickey”, the quirky comedy by Luke Yankee making its Community Theater…
By Fred Reed · Thu, Oct 29
2027 CNY Pride Parade and Festival Date Announcement and Temporary RelocationSyracuse, NY – CNY Pride has announced that the 2027 Pride Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, June 26, 2027,…
By Fred Reed · Wed, Oct 28
A Night of Art, Dancing, and Rock & RollThursday, November 5, 20266-9 pm | Everson Museum of ArtFrom revolution to Rock & Roll, American music has always been a force for change.Join us for…
By Fred Reed · Wed, Oct 21
FULTON— A young Irish woman’s unusual encounter with the divine sets off a series of miraculous—and hilarious—shenanigans in “The Jesus Hickey”, the quirky comedy by Luke Yankee coming to the stage…
By Fred Reed · Wed, Oct 21
The Oswego Music Hall welcomes Dust Bowl Faeries on Saturday, October 24. The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street in Oswego. The show will begin at 7:30; doors open at 7pm.A…
Press Release · Thu, Oct 15
Celebrating the opening of America 250: Rebels, Radicals, & Revolutionaries!
Press Release · Wed, Oct 14
A season-ending event being sponsored by the Lyme Performing Arts Council will provide live music for dancing and a chance to support the Lyme Food Pantry. LPAC’s family-friendly Harvest Dance will…
Press Release · Wed, Oct 14
“A Musical Journey Across the Centuries” by the Auburn Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will be presented on Sunday, November 1st at 2:00PM at The Rev Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 East Lake Road, Auburn, NY 13021.
By Fred Reed · Mon, Oct 12
OSWEGO - The Oswego Music Hall continues the Guest Curator Series — which enables new programs proposed and curated by community members, representing demographics and artistic genre not typical in…
Press Release · Sat, Oct 10
(Auburn, NY— October 2, 2026) - October 29th ', 2026- Nov. 6th ', 2026- 7PM & 2PM shows- Presented by Auburn Public Theater.
Press Release · Fri, Oct 2
OSWEGO – Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic Friday series on Friday, October 9. Show begins at 7:00 PM; sign-ups at 6:30. Guest Host, Rich Hart, leads off Open Mic Friday […]
By Press Pelease · Wed, Sep 30
Just one week a,er commemora0ng the 55th anniversary of the Carpenters’ historic 1971 Nashville concert, Carpenters Legacy: Direct from Las Vegas brings the music, look and live-concert experience of…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Sep 30
OSWEGO – The opening event of the fall #JazzByTheLake season showcases The Joseph Brothers Quintet Clarinet Summit, “One More Time” on Friday, October 2 at 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm. “The Clarinet…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Sep 26
NEW YORK – Dead to the Core Trio Saturday, September 26 @ 7pm Doors open at 6:30pm Presale tickets ($15 general admission): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dead-to-the-core-trio-bca Dead to the…
By Press Pelease · Fri, Sep 18
Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from Noon – 6:30 p.m. along the 500 block of Westcott St. and several side streets. With six stages, the WSCF…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Sep 9
Volunteers Needed! For over 30 years, volunteers have planned, operated, and made the Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) a vibrant and diverse event. The WSCF features some of the best performers,…
By Press Pelease · Mon, Sep 7
BEYOND THEATER Live Performance Youth Education Film Event Spaces Community Grants
Press Release · Tue, Sep 1
A magical medley of classic and modern tales including Encanto, Moana, and Frozen skates into Syracuse from December 17-20 [Syracuse, NY / August 18, 2026] – Disney On Ice is bringing a new magical…
By Press Pelease · Tue, Aug 25
We’re planning an epic ending to our season and incredible 10-year run of our Tuesday Tribute series. Don’t miss one last opportunity to experience the musical magic and unmistakeable vibe that is…
By Press Pelease · Fri, Aug 21
The Oswego Music Hall continues the Guest Curator Series — which enables new programs proposed and curated by community members, representing demographics and artistic genres not typical in Music…
By Press Pelease · Thu, Aug 20
Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from Noon – 6:30 p.m. along the 500 block of Westcott St. and several side streets. With six stages, the WSCF…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Aug 19
On Sunday, August 23, local musician Zach Rowland will perform at the Fireman’s Field Pavilion in Georgetown, NY from 1:00-3:00 pm. A graduate of Otselic Valley Central School, Zach began his passion…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Aug 12
The feel-good vibe of Latin rhythms will be in the air when Grupo Pagán takes the stage at the Lyme Performing Arts Council’s next Monday Music on the Lake concert. The event takes place July […]
By Press Pelease · Sat, Jul 4
By Press Pelease · Mon, May 4
The Oswego Music Hall presents An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary, on Saturday, April 25. Doors open at 7 pm and the show will start at 7:30 in Oswego’s Roy C. McCrobie […]
By Press Pelease · Thu, Apr 16
OSWEGO – Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, from 1 to 2 pm in the community room for a remarkable live harp ensemble performance! Enjoy a blend of melodies from different genres and experience the […]
By Press Pelease · Thu, Apr 16
Since 2004, James Austin has been an active and influential presence in the Syracuse music community, building a career rooted in artist development, music advocacy, and community engagement. He…
By Press Pelease · Sun, Mar 15
SYRACUSE, NY — The Redhouse Arts Center proudly presents Da, the beloved Tony Award–winning play by Hugh Leonard. Performances begin March 20 and run for a limited engagement at the Redhouse Arts…
By Press Pelease · Fri, Mar 13
The SAMMY Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, March 5, 2026, will take place at Middle Ages Brewery in Syracuse. Featuring Emcee- David Rezak. Thursday night SAMMYS 2026 Hall of Fame will…
By Press Pelease · Thu, Mar 5
Americana trio The Rebel Eves make their Oswego Music Hall debut on Saturday, March 7. Amanda Rogers opens the show, which is a collaboration with Rogers’s Syracuse-based Pink Rock Culture Co-op. The…
By Press Pelease · Tue, Mar 3
Liz Nowak, original Syracuse Area Music Awards board member and current SAMMYS Director, has announced she will step down from the Director position at the close of the 2026 SAMMY Hall of Fame &…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Feb 21
The Oswego Music Hall of Fame, Inc., would like to announce its 2026 Induction Ceremony which will be held on Sunday, March 29, at 1:00 PM at the Curtis Manor Kingsford room. The award ceremony […]
By Press Pelease · Thu, Jan 29
F.I.R.E. (females inspire, rock, empower) Festival began in October 2022 and has grown steadily since featuring more than 200 women in art, music, dance and business throughout Central New York and…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Jan 10
SYRACUSE, NY — Redhouse Arts Center proudly announces its upcoming production of Guys & Dolls, the iconic Broadway musical that brings 1950s New York City to life with humor, heart, and…
By Press Pelease · Tue, Dec 2
SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) announced today the completed installation of the 2025-2026 SYR Community Art Program display at Syracuse Hancock International Airport…
By Press Pelease · Mon, Dec 1
CLAY, NY — This December, step into a world where holiday cheer twirls mysteriously with spine-tingling tales as Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) presents A Whimsically Haunted Christmas,…
By Press Pelease · Mon, Dec 1
The SAMMYS Board is pleased to announce the 2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show. The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The […]
By Press Pelease · Tue, Nov 25
SYRACUSE, N.Y.— The magic of Broadway began in Syracuse and continues today! Once again, the Redhouse Arts Center was selected as the official rehearsal home for a major national touring production —…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Nov 19
FULTON – “The only thing more complicated than the holidays is sisters,” sums up the storyline for Juliet and Keith Giglio’s new comedic holiday play, ‘DIS THE SEASON, which will premiere at The Art…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Nov 15
(Syracuse, NY) – Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this…
By Press Pelease · Thu, Nov 13
Oswego Players have found remarkable success going outside of the box and taking a risk on artistic pieces of theatre. “Foretold Tales: An Anthology of Terror” was the most unique offering of the…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Nov 12
It’s that time of year again! The Art Association of Oswego (AAO) will be holding their 10th Annual Holiday Art Sale, starting Saturday November 22 and running for three weekends, through Sunday,…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Nov 5
The music of local composer Sarah Galvin will be featured in a short film at Regal Cinemas across the nation this weekend as part of the Spike and Mike’s Festival of Animation. Sarah, who often […]
By Press Pelease · Thu, Oct 30
The CNY Community Arts Center is about to do something that’s never been done in Fulton before—bring the cult classic Rocky Horror Show to life in a fully immersive, live on stage, all-encompassing…
By Press Pelease · Thu, Oct 9
Clay, NY – Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC), Central New York’s nonprofit teaching theater, is thrilled to announce the return of The Rocky Horror Show—the production that started it all.…
By Press Pelease · Sun, Sep 21
Sunday, September 28, 2025, Kicks off festivities with a traditional parade at 12 noon. Entertainment 12:30 – 6:30 p.m. along the 500 block of Westcott St. and several side streets. With 6 stages,…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Sep 6
Central New York may not be the first region that comes to mind when you think of musical hotspots, but recent events suggest that the local scene is buzzing with untapped talent. One such event, […]
By admin · Fri, Aug 1
We all grew up getting our piercings in a chair in the middle of the mall and thought it was the best experience, waiting to see the beauty of our new look. Well, the times […]
By Contributor · Thu, Jul 31
Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) is proud to announce its latest production, Shakespeare’s tragic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Set in the garden of Leonato’s Tuscan villa in the years…
By Press Pelease · Thu, Jul 17
CLAY, NY – For the past few years, Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) has performed their own versions of Phantasmagoria’s works “Tales by Candlelight” and “A Christmas Carol and The…
By admin · Thu, Jul 10
Mike DelGuidice went from performing Billy Joel’s music to performing as part of Joel’s touring band, even playing piano and singing an operatic aria during the Piano Man’s concerts. DelGuidice will…
By Press Pelease · Mon, Jun 30
SYRACUSE, NY (June 20, 2025) — Funk ‘N Waffles will transform into “Swiftie Central” on Thursday, July 24th when Cami Clune, Season 19 finalist on NBC’s The Voice, and her powerhouse band The Fringe…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Jun 21
Westcott Art Trail, celebrating its 24th season! Saturday, June 14 10 am – 5 pm Enjoy the self-guided tour & explore nearly 85 local artists in their front yards, as well as, key locations…
By Press Pelease · Fri, Jun 13
Oswego, NY – Anyone who knows the world of theatre understands that it takes a community of people, with a wide range of talents, to put on a show. One of the most critical components […]
By Press Pelease · Tue, Jun 10
Westcott Art Trail, celebrating its 24th season! Saturday, June 14, 10 am – 5 pm Enjoy the self-guided tour & explore nearly 85 local artists in their front yards, as well as key locations…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Jun 7
Syracuse, NY – Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) is proud to announce its latest production — Beetlejuice Jr., a hilarious and heartwarming all-kids version of the smash Broadway musical!…
By Contributor · Thu, May 29
OSWEGO – The Oswego Music Hall has invited the Oswego Opera Theater to guest-curate Oswegonian Rhapsody, the city’s first-ever Rock Opera Concert this May 31st. The showcase, which doubles as a…
By Press Pelease · Tue, May 20
SYRACUSE – Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) is proud to announce its latest production — Beetlejuice Jr., a hilarious and heartwarming all-kids version of the smash Broadway musical! This…
By Press Pelease · Thu, May 15
PULASKI, NY – Students at Pulaski Middle-Senior High School received a valuable musical experience recently when local band Whitney Road visited the school for a day of workshops, lessons, and a live…
By Press Pelease · Thu, May 15
SYRACUSE, NY – Redhouse Arts Center presents the multi-Tony award-winning musical, Fun Home, with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. This musical is based on the highly awarded…
By Press Pelease · Mon, May 12
By Janet Gramza Fourteen years after it went viral, google “honey badgers” and your first result will be the famous “Honey Badger Don’t Care” video that went viral in 2011. But add the word “The” […]
By Contributor · Tue, May 6
You still have a chance to come and see The Oswego Players Spring production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Arkansaw Bear.” The first weekend of performance brought new audience members to…
By Press Pelease · Tue, Apr 29
The Neil Minet Band is excited to announce their next show, “An Evening with The Neil Minet Band” downstairs at the Meier’s Creek Brewery in Cazenovia. This is a unique opportunity to see the band […]
By Press Pelease · Thu, Apr 17
Come Jam at Gina Marie Music Studio On April 5th, Gina Marie Music Studio kicked off a new jam group that meets on the first Saturday of every month. The jam brought together a lively […]
By Press Pelease · Wed, Apr 16
PHEN Makes Hometown Debut at Funk ‘n Waffles on April 26 After years of performing under the name Stephen Phillips, PHEN is ready to show a new side of himself in his hometown of Syracuse. […]
By Press Pelease · Wed, Apr 9
Oswego, NY – March 31, 2025 – Clear Path for Veterans is proud to partner with the Oswego Music Hall and local artists to present a free canteen dinner for veterans, a special evening of […]
By Press Pelease · Tue, Apr 8
[SYRACUSE, NY] Redhouse Arts Center presents the 2014 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, The Flick, by Annie Baker. The production will run from April 4 – April 13, 2025. In a run-down movie theater […]
By Press Pelease · Mon, Mar 31
The Oswego Music Hall is proud to welcome back Adam Ezra Group on Saturday, March 22. The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street in Oswego. Show begins at 7:30 PM. Prior to […]
By Press Pelease · Thu, Mar 20
CLAY, NY – Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) will present the poignant comedic drama Steel Magnolias. The show focuses on the compelling and supportive relationship between six strong…
By Press Pelease · Fri, Mar 7
For this year’s fourth iteration of the Don McCann Playwriting Showcase, The Oswego Players are producing the four standout one act plays from last year’s Don McCann One Act Memorial Playwriting…
By Press Pelease · Thu, Mar 6
The Neil Minet Band opening for Driftwood at The Middle Ages Beer Hall on Saturday, March 8th SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — WED, FEB 26 — SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: The Neil Minet Band is excited to […]
By Press Pelease · Wed, Feb 26
Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) is proud to present Steel Magnolias, the heartwarming and humorous story of friendship, resilience, and Southern charm. Performances will take place on…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Feb 26
OSWEGO – The cast and crew of 2025 Don McCann Playwriting Showcase are excited to present four new short plays to audiences at the Frances Marion Brown Theater in early March. The Don McCann…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Feb 8
On Sunday, March 9, the fourth annual F.I.R.E. (females inspire, rock, empower) Festival will take place at ONCO Fermentations, 397 NY-281 Suite O, Tully, NY. The event will run from 2-5 p.m. and…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Feb 5
SAMMYS Press Conference LIVE from SubCat Studios will be online this year. Join us in Person or Online. Scheduled on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10 am. The 2025 SAMMYS Press Conference is scheduled…
By Press Pelease · Sat, Feb 1
2025 SAMMYS Press Conference will be online this year. Scheduled on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10 am. Please Log on to the Syracuse Area Music Awards Facebook page to view the Press Conference.…
By Press Pelease · Mon, Jan 27
Ashley Cox and Jess Novak Bring New Series to Moondog’s in Auburn Starting on Thursday, January 30, two powerhouse Syracuse musicians will start a monthly series at Moondog’s Lounge, 24 State St.,…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Jan 15