Downtown Syracuse Events
October 27 - November 3, 2016
Check out the upcoming Downtown Syracuse events below or visit the Downtown Syracuse Online Calendar to view all events
Happy Halloween! 
The Wicked Women of Warren Street Party
at Vintage Love,  201 E Jefferson Street ( map ) and
The Changing Room, 425 S Warren Street (map)
Thursday, October 27, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Get into the "Seasonal spirit" by mingling with all-star women entrepreneurs along Warren Street. Vintage Love ( map) and  The Changing Room ( map) will extend their store hours TONIGHT with sweet treats provided by The Sweet Praxis (expected to open at 203 South Warren Street soon), special sales, give-aways and samples! Grab your punch card at Vintage Love or The Changing Room and get it stamped at both locations for your chance to win prizes.  Soup 'R Salads, CNY Mode and Ashley Hansen's Beauty Nation are also getting involved. Stop by TONIGHT for some wicked fun!

facebook.com or 315-299-4320
Cost: Free
Masquerade Ball
at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown
100 E Onondaga Street (map)
Friday, October 28, 8:00 pm

This Friday, a Masquerade Ball presented by the Syracuse Silver Knight Foundation will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Enjoy an elegant night of tricks and treats to benefit the Silver Knight Foundation, which helps under-served kids in the Syracuse area. Guests will enjoy a variety of great food, a wide range of entertainment, open bar, a live auction and plenty of great prizes! 

As a special thanks from the Silver Knights soccer team, all attendees will also receive a ticket to the team's home opener on Friday, November 18th against the Harrisburg Heat. 
PS. Opening night is also "Star Wars" Night; the team will wear special "Star Wars" inspired jerseys.

eventbrite.com or 315-476-7372
Cost: $100 - $150
K-ROCK Zombie Ball
at the Landmark Theatre
362 S Salina Street (map)
Friday, October 28, 9:00 pm

The K-ROCK Zombie Ball returns to the Landmark Theatre with costume contests, photo opportunities, zombie-themed drink specials, decorations from Frightmare Farms, a 15-minute escape room from Escape the Estate and a live DJ all night long! Doors open at 8:00 pm and the party starts at 9:00 pm.  

landmarktheatre.org or 315-475-7979
Cost: $10/person
Tickets are available at the Landmark Theatre Box Office or through Ticketmaster
La Cenerentola
at the Oncenter Civic Center
421 Montgomery Street (map)
Friday, October 28, 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 30, 2:00 pm

A fairy-tale sure to enchant the entire family, Rossini's operatic treatment of the Cinderella Story is full of comedy, color and sparkling coloratura. La Cenerentola is sung in Italian with projected subtitles. 

All ticket holders are invited to attend a free conductor's talk one hour prior to the start of each performance. 

syracuseopera.org or 315-476-7372
Cost: $26 - $206
Symphoria: Spine Chilling Serenade
at the Landmark Theatre
362 S Salina Street (map)
Saturday, October 29, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Come in costume for this Halloween-themed performance featuring some of the most famous music of the season, and frightening new selections. Your ticket includes light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

experiencesymphoria.org or 315-299-5598
Cost: $20 - $25, $5/students, 18 and under free
Syracuse Indie Market
at House of S. Jaye
233 N Clinton Street (map)
Saturday, October 29, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

This Saturday, House of S. Jaye is hosting an Indie Market featuring local artists and artisans. Come browse local artwork and listen to live music performed by Billy Harrison and Grace Kirchbalm. 

Cost: Free
The Man Behind the Curtain: The Creation of the Land of Oz
at the Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery Street (map)
Saturday, October 29, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Onondaga Historical Association will host a one-man performance of The Man Behind the Curtain, written and performed by J.D. Newman. The play follows the creation of The Land of Oz and memorable characters Dorothy, the Scare Crow, the Tin Man, the Lion and Toto as originally conceived by author L. Frank Baum. The piece also details the personal journey of Baum, a native Central New Yorker and author, as he finds his way in the world and enjoys commercial success with "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

cnyhistory.org or 315-428-1864
Cost: Free for OHA members; $5 for the general public
For reservations, call Karen at 315-428-1864 x312
Syracuse Area Paranormal: Spirit Search at the Old Bell Telephone Building
at the Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery Street (map)
Saturday, October 29, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join the Syracuse Area Paranormal (SAP) and The Paranormal Chef for an All Saints' Eve investigation of the dark nooks and crannies of the 110-year-old Bell Telephone Building, now home to the Onondaga Historical Association and all of its artifacts, history, urban legends and more. Two separate tours will be offered, starting at 6:00 pm and 7:45 pm. Each will last approximately 90 minutes. Reservations are required.

cnyhistory.org or 315-428-1864
Cost: $15 for OHA members; $20 for the general public
For reservations, call 315-428-1864 x312 on weekdays; use extension 313 on weekends
Syracuse Crunch Home Game
at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena
515 Montgomery Street (map)
Saturday, October 29, 7:00 pm

Come watch professional hockey at its finest, as the Syracuse Crunch take on the Providence Bruins. 

syracusecrunch.com or 315-473-4444
Cost: $16 - $20
Find the Golden Ticket
at Empire Brewing Company
120 Walton Street (map)
Sunday, October 30, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Visit Empire Brewing Company between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 30 for your chance to win a party for 12 and an exclusive factory tour of either the Brewpub in Syracuse or the Farm Brewery in Cazenovia! All you have to do is find Willy Wonka at the brewhouse, and say  "Snozzberry" to him to receive a Wonka Bar with your chance to find a golden ticket. There are three golden tickets to be won.

facebook.com or 315-475-2337
Cost: Free
Halloween Talespins
at the Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery Street (map)
Sunday, October 30, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This Halloween, treat yourself to a goody bag of tricks, ancient customs, strange happenings and ghostly tales of Central New York, all conjured up in this special presentation. This is a fun way to celebrate all hallows eve for young and old.

cnyhistory.org or 315-428-1864
Cost: $5 for OHA members and children ages 10-16; $7.50 for the general public
For reservations, call 315-428-1864 x312 on weekdays; use extension 313 on weekends
Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series Presents Emily St. John Mandel
at the Oncenter Civic Center
421 Montgomery Street (map)
Tuesday, November 1, 7:30 pm

Emily St. John Mandel's fourth and newest novel, Station Eleven is a National Book Award Finalist, PEN/Faulkner Award Finalist, and New York Times Best Seller. The novel circles around a traveling Shakespeare company in post-apocalyptic North America. The narrative moves back and forth between the past - before the flu epidemic caused civilization to crumble - and the present, where The Traveling Symphony roams the wastelands 20 years later.

oncenter.org or 315-435-1832
Cost: $35
Good Morning Syracuse Toastmasters Fall Open House
at the Tech Garden
235 Harrison Street (map)
Wednesday, November 2, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Interested in polishing your public speaking skills? Looking to strengthen yourself as a leader? You may want to consider joining Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. The Good Morning Syracuse Toastmasters Club is hosting a Fall Open House for you to learn more about Toastmasters locally. Experience a Toastmasters meeting and meet members of Good Morning Syracuse! 

Cost: Free
CEO Talks: Creating Successful Startups in CNY
at the Tech Garden
235 Harrison Street (map)
Thursday, November 3, 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Take part in a meaningful roundtable discussion focused on evolving initiatives at The Tech Garden to create successful startup businesses in Central New York. Gain insight into the building blocks of a successful incubator and accelerator; hear the latest about GENIUS NY - the world's largest business competition focused on unmanned systems, operated by CenterState CEO and The Tech Garden; and weigh in on opportunities to accelerate the growth of the region's start up scene. Presenters include Rick Clonan, VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at CenterState CEO, and Jonathan Parry, director of GENIUS NY. The event is sponsored by UGI Energy Services.

centerstateceo.com or 315-470-1997
Cost: Free for CenterState CEO members; $25/non-member
Downtown Syracuse News
New Italian Restaurant To Open at Icon Tower
Fabio's Italian Restaurant - La Buona Cucina
 
Fabio's Italian Restaurant - La Buona Cucina will be opening an authentic Italian restaurant at Icon Tower in January 2017. The restaurant will occupy 4,400 square feet of space on the ground floor. Click here to preview the menu and all the fresh homemade dishes that will be served! 
 
Food, Glorious Food
Syracuse Invest Health food access survey
 
As the Syracuse Invest Health team continues to study food access in Downtown Syracuse, it wants to hear from Downtown residents about your current grocery shopping habits! Please take a moment and click here to answer a few questions about food access near you. The survey closes soon, so please take a few minutes to weigh in. Responses should take less than five minutes to complete.

Invest Health gives leaders from mid-size American cities the opportunity to collaborate on strategies that will help improve community health. The Syracuse Invest Health team includes representatives from the Downtown Committee, the City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, Upstate Medical University, Onondaga County Health Department and Cooperative Federal credit union.
 
RENT Tickets Now on Sale:
November 15, 16, 17th at Crouse Hinds Theater
 
RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters - love. 

The 20th Anniversary Tour of the musical stops in Syracuse for three performances on November 15th, 16th and 17th at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater. Tickets are now on sale. You may purchase by visiting ort calling Famous Artists Broadway (315-424-8210), the Oncenter Box Office (315-435-2121) and Ticketmaster (800-745-3000). To order tickets online, visit BroadwayinSyracuse.com. Groups of ten or more are encouraged to call 315-424-8210.
 
Mamma Mia Tickets Now on Sale:
January 10 & 11 at Crouse Hinds Theater
 
Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on songs by ABBA, returns to Syracuse as a part of its final farewell tour! If you're not familiar with the story, the musical follows a daughter and her quest to discover the identity of her father, on the eve of her wedding. She meets three men from her mother's past, when they all return to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.

The musical returns for two performances only on January 10th and 11th at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater. Tickets, priced at $72, $57 and $37, are now on sale. You may purchase them by visiting or calling Famous Artists Broadway (315-424-8210), the Oncenter Box Office (315-435-2121) and Ticketmaster (800-745-3000). To order tickets online, visit BroadwayinSyracuse.com. Groups of ten or more are encouraged to call 315-424-8210.
 
Throwback Thursday: Koolakian's Sign
The original sign returns after 15 years
 
The original Koolakian's Men Clothing sign has returned to the Hanover Square men's cloting store! If it looks familiar, this is the same sign that once adorned the building. It's been refurbished and reinstalled after a 15-year hiatus. Stop by Koolakian's Men's Clothing at 132 East Genesee Street ( map) to check it out!