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Enjoy an array of visual and performing art events
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ArtsWeek, a week-long program of visual and performing arts events celebrating Arts and Culture throughout Downtown Syracuse, kicks off this Saturday in Downtown Syracuse. Events take place through next Sunday July 30, featuring live music and dance, storytelling and book sales, as well as art exhibits and crafts. ArtsWeek has something for everyone to enjoy, including four anchor events:
A full list of ArtsWeek activities are provided below. You may also click here for the complete list.
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47th Annual AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
In and around Columbus Circle
259 E. Onondaga Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join Downtown Syracuse and AmeriCU Credit Union for a spectacular three-day showcase of the country's most talented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers. 165 artists from as far away as Canada, Israel and 25 U.S. States including Washington State, California and New Mexico will be represented. The event presents contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative pieces, as well as a wide variety of music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and family-friendly activities.
Cost: Free admission
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Lantern Workshop: Activating Downtown's Alleyways
at the Kids Activity Tent
335 E. Onondaga Street (map)
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Building on the success of this workshop last year, the Downtown Committee will once again host "Activating Downtown's Alleyways" during the AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. The free, interactive workshop invites participants to decorate lanterns depicting their vision for the future of Downtown Syracuse. The decorative lanterns will be mounted on string lights and displayed Downtown later this summer. People of all ages are invited to stop by the lantern-decorating station located on the green lawn next to The Mission Restaurant between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 30. Participants will be encouraged to share photos of their artwork across Social Media platforms using the hashtag, #stARTcuse.
Cost: Free
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Storytelling and Crafts for Young People
at the Kids Activity Tent
259 E. Onondaga Street ( map)
Friday, July 28, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children of all ages are encouraged to visit the Kids Tent at the AmeriCU Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival throughout the weekend. Throughout the day, strolling minstrels, musicians and craftspeople will visit the area, on the green lawn across from The Mission Restaurant. Everyone will appreciate the storytelling of Miss Anna!
Cost: Free
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Downtown Writers Center
at Columbus Circle
259 E. Onondaga Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
While you're at the AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival, come see what the Downtown Writers Center is all about! Now in its 17th year, the YMCA's Downtown Writers Center (DWC) offers classes in creative writing for all levels of writers, from those just beginning to hone their craft, to those interested in publishing. During the festival, meet faculty, students, and friends of the DWC, and come find books for your bookshelves - many written by the very writers who teach DWC courses!
Cost: Free
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Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival
at Clinton Square
161 W Genesee Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Jazz and wine are the perfect combination! The Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival returns with two days of jazz, funk, reggae and R&B programming across three stages in Clinton Square. Enjoy divers world-class acts, quality wine and wine-tasting events, as well as mouth-watering food. PS: There will be late night jam sessions at CNY Jazz Central, located at 441 E. Washington Street (map) both nights.
Cost: Free admission
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Circare Stage of Nations ECOfest
in Hanover Square
100 E Water Street
(
map
)
Friday, July 28, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come experience and celebrate Native American culture in Hanover Square! Browse Native American crafts and enjoy food, demonstrations, live music and dance. Celebrate the day inspired by history and lore, and learn ways to keep the land green!
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Syracuse New Times 27th Annual Street Painting Festival
at the 200 block of Montgomery Street
(
map
)
Saturday, July 29, 8:00 am & 4:00 pm
Artists of all ages are invited to participate in a unique chalk art contest, presented by the Syracuse New Times. The Masters Competition is the highest level of chalk art competition, where artists recreate a renowned masters painting in chalk on the sidewalk. Cash and prizes will be awarded, and art will be photographed for showcase in the Syracuse New Times newspaper and website. Pre-registration is recommended. The deadline to pre-register online is the end of business on Friday, July 21. Participants may also register on the day of the event (July 29) for an additional $5 per category, until there is no more available space. Of course, even if they don't participate in the contest, festival-goers are encouraged to walk by and check out the creative artwork.
Cost: Free to watch; To register: $10/youth & teens (17 and younger), $20/adult (18+)
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M Street Craft Fair
along the 300 Block of Montgomery Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come browse artwork and crafts from 65 local artisans! Enjoy stained glass, woodwork, wrought iron sculptures, handmade toys and clothing. A portion of the profits will support local arts programs.
315-478-8648
Cost: Free admission
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Media Unit Monster Book Sale
along the 300 Block of Montgomery Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come down to region's largest annual used book and vinyl monster sale! Browse used books at bargain prices--you make an offer, everything must go! But the fun doesn't stop there, Media Unit dancers will perform tributes to the OZ characters and Michael Jackson throughout the weekend.
Cost: Free admission
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Arts & Crafts Movement Discussion
at the Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery Street (map)
Sunday, July 23, 2:00 pm
This Sunday, join Dennis Connors, the Onondaga Historical Association's Curator of History, as he discusses the history and contributions of furniture manufacturer Gustav Stickley, related to the American Arts and Crafts movement. The event is free and open to the public.
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Art in the Windows Reveal
at 431 South Warren Street (
map);
224 Harrison Street (
map);
215 West Fayette Street (
map);
Monday, July 24
The second installment of the Downtown Committee's Art in the Windows program will be launched to coincide with ArtsWeek 2017. The three new installations, designed by local artists, will be unveiled on Monday, July 24 in the ground-floor windows of the
WFBL Building,
located at 431 South Warren Street; the
Syracuse Building,
located at 224 Harrison Street; and Armory Square's most recent residential conversion at
215 West Fayette Street
(the former Hurbson Building). The temporary installations were selected by a jury, and will remain in place through
October
.
The Art in the Windows program showcases available storefronts as retail business opportunities by spotlighting the talents of local artists.
The installations, designed by
Sierra Barns
(WFBL Building),
Marc Safran
(Syracuse Building), and
Rebekah Tanner
(former Hurbson Building) were selected by a jury. The Downtown Committee matched the artwork with Downtown Syracuse properties whose owners expressed interest in participating in the program to enliven their available storefront space(s). Funding for Art in the Windows is provided by a grant through the Central New York Community Foundation.
Cost: Free
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Jazz Up Your Lunch Series
Various locations throughout Downtown Syracuse
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28
Next week, make it a point to take in a free summer jazz concert during your lunch break! The Stan Colella All-Star Band, organized through the City of Syracuse Parks Department, will be playing at various Downtown parks next week.
Monday, July 24: Erie Canal Museum
Tuesday, July 25: Downtown Farmers Market (in Clinton Square)
Wednesday, July 26: Hanover Square
Thursday, July 27: Perseverance Park (at the corner of Fayette and Salina Streets)
Friday, July 28: Armory Square Park (at the corner of Franklin and Walton Streets)
All performances start at
12:15 pm and will run until about
1:00 pm.
The jazz band showcases some of the finest high school musicians from Syracuse.
Cost: Free
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Syracuse Public Art Commission Meeting
at the Common Council Chambers
233 E. Washington Street, #314 (map)
Tuesday, July 25, 5:30 pm
The Syracuse Public Art Commission will hold its regular July meeting to review public art applications immediately followed by an information session hosted by the Public Art Commission and the 40 Below Public Art Task Force. There will be a question and answer session for artists and organizations or groups of individuals interested in the City of Syracuse's public art program and application process.
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Poetry, Posters, Music and More!
at the Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Boulevard East (map)
Wednesday, July 26, 6:00 pm
Join the Erie Canal Museum and Syracuse Poster Project for an evening of canal-themed poetry and art! The Syracuse Poster Project recently installed three-canal-themed poster panels on the front of the Museum, facing Erie Boulevard. On Wednesday, Poster-Project co-founder, Jim Emmons, will discuss the installation. The artist and poet, Tony "Amy" Su and Russ Getman will also be there to share their insight.
This special event is part of ArtsWeek and the Erie Canal Museum's Wednesdays at the Weighlock Summer Happy Hour Series. Attendees will enjoy live music from Tanksley, a cash bar, fun activities and free admission to the Museum. Tanksley performs at 5:00 pm, with the poster unveiling and readings slated to start at 6:00 pm. The Wednesdays at the Weighlock Summer Happy Hour Series continues through August 30. There is live music, a trivia scavenger hunt and a cash bar.
Free parking is available in the lot across from the Museum, under Interstate 81 and 690.
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Evening at the Museum
at the Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery Street (map)
Wednesday, July 26, 6:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Accompany the Onondaga Historical Association's night watchman and experience the OHA in a new and off-the-wall way. Tours are at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Call 315-428-1864 x312 to reserve a tour time. The tour is appropriate for ages ten and up. The evening promises history and hilarity!
Cost: $12/OHA member; $16/non-member
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Plymouth Congregational Church Art and Bake Sale
at Plymouth Church
232 E. Onondaga Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come inside Plymouth Church during the AmeriCU Arts & Crafts Festival to treat yourself to baked goods, cold beverages and coffee, and browse artwork by local artisans.
Please note, on Sunday there will be an outdoor worship service at 10 am with special music (weather permitting).
Cost: Free
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St. Paul's Syracuse Rummage Sale
at St. Paul's
310 Montgomery Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St. Paul's Syracuse, The Downtown Episcopal Church, will be open throughout the AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival as well. The church will host a special rummage sale,including items such as c
lothes, household items, linens, small appliances, books, furniture, toys, jewelry, decorative items and collectibles at bargain prices. On Sunday morning there will be a Jazz Worship Service with Holy Communion at 9:00 am. All are welcome.
Cost: Free
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Father Champlin's Guardian Angel Society
at Columbus Circle
264 E Onondaga Street (map)
Friday, July 28, 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30, 10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Stop by the Guardian Angel Society's booth, located at 264 East Onondaga Street across from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, to learn more about its mission to support the education of local children in need. Father Joseph Champlin's books will be available for purchase, as well as Guardian Angel Society merchandise, including the Kid's Design Christmas Cards.
Cost: Free
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Candlelight Series
in Armory Square
at the intersection of S. Franklin and W. Jefferson Streets (map)
Saturday, July 29, 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm
The 33rd Annual Candlelight Series Season will close with the Boston-based Cold Chocolate Americana Band and the strong four-part harmonious voices of the Harmony Katz Barbershop Chorus, next Friday, July 29. Don't miss this unique, electrifying performance!
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Spring Awakening
at the BeVard Studio in the Civic Center
590 S. State Street (map)
Friday, July 21, 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 22, 8:00 pm
Friday, July 28, 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 29, 8:00 pm
Spring Awakening will bloom in the Oncenter's BeVard Studio this weekend and next. Based on a late 19th century German play by Frank Wedekind, the musical explores the complexities of teenage sexuality, suicide and societal pressures. Featuring a folk-inspired/alternative rock score by Duncan Sheik, the musical opened on Broadway in 2006 and won eight Tony awards.
Featuring a remarkable cast of local actors, Spring Awakening promises to deliver an electrifying - yet intimate - musical theatre experience.
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Live Music from Slow Train
at Maxwells
235 Harrison Street (map)
Friday, July 21, 9:00 pm
This Friday, Maxwells in Hanover Square will host an evening of live music from Slow Train, a rock band native to Syracuse. Come enjoy drinks and jam out to some hits!
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Downtown Farmers Market
Tuesday, July 25,
7:00 am - 3:00
pm
Come browse the large selection of fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, plants, handcrafted items and more at the Downtown Farmers Market this Tuesday. While you're at the Market, check out the cooking demonstrations from The Food Bank of Central New York from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
PS: Each week, farmers donate an item to the Downtown Committee to use in a free drawing. You can try to win the "Item of the Week" by filling out an entry form at the Information Booth. To stay up-to-date with all of the happenings at the Market, subscribe to our weekly Farmers Market newsletter (circulated every Monday afternoon before Tuesday's Market Day) by sending a note to
[email protected]
.
Cost: Free admission
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Final Wellness Wednesday of the Season
Wednesday, July 26
6:30 am - 7:30 am, 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm,
5:30 - 6:15 pm
Come down to Clinton Square for the last Wellness Wednesday of the season! Classes are free and open to the public. A description of each class is provided below:
Sunrise Yoga
6:30 am - 7:30 am:
Stretch and energize with a sunrise Vinyasa Flow yoga workout, appropriate for all fitness levels. This class emphasizes linking breathing to movement, and poses are seamlessly woven together. Please bring your own yoga mat.
HIIT Your Strength
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm:
This 30-minute express class combines intervals of strength and stretching exercises to target the whole body.
Urban Bootcamp
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm:
A functionally-based strength and conditioning program. Some of the classes will be broken up into two groups - civilians and Army recruits. The Army recruits will receive a brief introduction to team building and what to expect during basic training. Other classes will combine both the recruits and other participants in a fun, group-exercise environment.
Please bring your own water, sneakers and workout clothing. If you have any questions, call Metro Fitness at 315-426-8917.
Cost: Free
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The Summer of Science vs.
The Boys of Summer
at the MOST East Lawn
500 S. Franklin Street (map)
Wednesday, July 26, 5:30 pm
Our friends at CenterState CEO are taking on the Syracuse Chiefs later this month on the east lawn of The MOST in the CNY Whiffleball Summer Classic. Watch our own Executive Director Merike Treier in action! The first pitch will be thrown Wednesday July, 26 at 5:30 pm. Networking will follow the game.
Cost: Free
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Wednesday Walk: Nature in the City
starting at Clinton Square (
map)
Wednesday, July 26,
6:00
pm
Come test your tree, bird and fruit identification skills during this leisurely walk along the Onondaga Creekwalk. The walk will be led by educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Meet at the Jerry Rescue Monument in Clinton Square at 6:00 pm. The walk will last approximately 1.5 hours.
Cost: Free admission
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Fun at the Central Library
at Central Library
447 S. Salina Street (map)
Drop-In Craft
All month
Make a craft at the KidSpace Do-It-Yourself Craft Table. All materials are provided. You bring the creativity and the fun! No registration required.
Family Game Time
Tuesday, July 25, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Play board and video games with your whole family. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome.
Read, Sing, Play! Storytime
Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Share the joy of books with your child. Read, Sing and Play with them to help them learn what they need to know to be ready for school. No registration is required.
Junk Creatures!
Thursday, July 27, 2:00 pm
From Calling all kids to build outrageous creatures using glue, recycled stuff and your imaginations. Build solo or in teams, but get your construction hat on! No registration is required, and ages 5 through 12 welcome.
Popcorn Fridays
Friday, July 28, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for popcorn and games in the TeenSpace. Watch anime, play games, and have fun. No registration is required. The event is geared toward ages 12 through 18.
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Trivia Nights
Monday - Thursday
Monday
@
Wolff's Biergarten, 106 Montgomery Street (
map), 7:00 pm
Play for free and BYOF -
Bring
Your
Own
Food. Prizes will be available for the top teams. 315-299-7789
Tuesday
Play for free. The winning team takes home a $50 gift card each week. 315-870-3500
Enjoy $5 glasses of wine during trivia. 315-299-4799
Wednesday
Play for free. Prizes awarded to the top three teams! 315-314-7740
Thursday
Play for free. The winner of the entire contest takes home a trophy and some swag! 315-299-6633
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Your Town: Downtown Syracuse
Watch CNYCentral.com & NBC 3 This Week
at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 pm
We're so excited that CNYCentral and NBC 3 have chosen to feature Downtown Syracuse as part of its "Your Town" series this summer! Each day this week, NBC 3 is airing a special news piece highlighting life and business development in Downtown Syracuse during its 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm newscasts. On Friday, July 21, NBC 3 will broadcast the evening news LIVE from Armory Square.
Please click the story links for more information:
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New Signs Point the Way to Downtown Destinations
Wayfinding signage installation began this week along the Connective Corridor
Installation of new wayfinding signage, courtesy of the Connective Corridor, began this week in Downtown Syracuse. In total, 60 wayfinding signs will be placed at 31 locations along the Connective Corridor, providing directions to downtown destinations. Signs consist of one or two panels mounted on a single post. The panels display wayfinding information on the front side, and a black and white photo of Syracuse on the back.
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Lincoln Commemorative Marker Restored to Glory
TNT funding paved the way
The next time you're walking by the intersection of Washington and Salina Streets, we hope you'll take a moment to reflect on the history that happened there. The "Lincoln in Syracuse" commemorative marker "marks the spot" where President Abraham Lincoln spoke to a crowd of 10,000 in February, 1861 when his train stopped at Vanderbilt Depot. He was the President-Elect at the time. Four years later, 3,000 people paid their respects when Lincoln's funeral train pulled into the Vanderbilt Depot on April 26, 1865.
Last year, a passerby notified the Onondaga Historical Association that the marker had been vandalized. The Downtown Committee worked with Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today (TNT - Downtown) to restore the marker to its glory, so that the marker could continue to educate Syracuse visitors about the presidential visit.
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Welcome to Downtown Paige's Butterfly Run!
New address: 50 Presidential Plaza, Suite 106 (map)
Paige's Butterfly Run, Inc. has moved from Baldwinsville to 50 Presidential Plaza, Suite 106 in Downtown Syracuse! The organization's mission is to raise funds to support local pediatric cancer research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. A longstanding tradition in Downtown Syracuse, the annual Paige's Butterfly Run brings more than 2,000 participants into Downtown during the annual Taste of Syracuse festival. We're thrilled to have such an impactful neighbor join our Downtown community.
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Deal Alert: Summer Sale at The Changing Room
Now through Sunday, July 30
Stop into The Changing Room, located at 425 South Warren Street (map) for Buy One Get One 1/2 Off on Clothing now through Sunday, July 30. The deal excludes denim purchases. The Changing Room will extend its hours during ArtsWeek, to coincide with the AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival:
Friday, July 28: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 29: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 30: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Deal Alert: Summer Flash Sale at Metro Fitness
Now through Friday, July 21
There is still a couple of days to take advantage of Metro Fitness' Summer Flash Sale! The offer - which promises a deal on personal training - runs until Friday, July 21 (tomorrow!). Plus, Metro Fitness is officially launching its two-week rapid weight loss program and kickstart program with special pricing! Stop into Metro Fitness at 205 South Salina Street (map) to take advantage of these great savings.
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