Edgy and spontaneous is what you get with RC SMITH.  Most people think that if they sit up front at a comedy show they will get picked on… Not true.  It doesn’t matter where you sit, RC SMITH will find you and engage you in banter and humor.  RC is the audience warm up for the new RACHAEL RAY show. (more…)

Continues through 8/24/2008
Event:     Exhibit:  The Object and Beyond: 2008 Everson Biennial
Location:  Everson Museum, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse
For More Info:  315-474 6064     Website:  www.everson.org

In celebration of the 2008 Everson Biennial the Everson has devoted the entire second floor of the Museum to the display of current artwork created by artists from the Central New York region. This year’s call for entries elicited a strong response from artists of all ages and diverse practices. More than 266 artists residing in the Central New York region submitted more than 1,000 works for consideration by juror Edward Winkleman. Winkleman is an independent curator and director of Winkleman Gallery in Chelsea, New York who specializes in contemporary art. He selected works by 55 artists for the exhibition which will occupy all four galleries on the second floor of the Museum.

Artists represented in the exhibition are diverse in their practices as well as their techniques, materials, and presentation. Winkleman’s eye was on the look out for fine quality and craftsmanship and his goal was to showcase the broad spectrum of artwork being produced in the Central New York community from traditional to conceptual art.

Winkleman will also select an artist to receive the Best-of-Show Award, the winner of which will be offered a solo exhibition at the Everson in 2010. The winner will be announced at the Opening Night reception on Friday, June 13.

The 2008 Everson Biennial has grown out of a long tradition of regional exhibitions held in Syracuse beginning as early as 1902. Since 1974, the Biennial has evolved into a showcase for the work of artists in Central New York State, offering a rich survey of the vibrant art scene that thrives in this region.

Continues through 6/26/2008
Event:     June Music Series - Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park
Location:  Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park, S. State & E. Fayette Streets, Syracuse
For More Info:  315-473-4330     Website:  www.downtownsyracuse.com

Continues through 6/29/2008
    Menopause The Musical
Location:  Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St, Syracuse
For More Info:  315-443-3275     Website:  www.syracusestage.org

Onsale Now to Season Subscribers. Call the Box Office @ 315-443-3275. General Tickets Onsale March 24th.
 
Play •  Menopause The Musical® 
production •  book & Lyrics by Jeanie Linders • directed & choreographed by Patty Bender #
scenic design Bud Clark • lighing design Jean-Yves Tessier • sound design Gary Faller 
description •  Menopause The Musical® brings together four women (a Power Woman, Earth Mother, Soap Star and an Iowa Housewife) at a NYC Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale, who have nothing in common but a black lace bra and hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex, plastic surgery and more! Menopause The Musical® joyfully parodies 25 of the top “baby boomer“ songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s celebrating women who are or will be experiencing The Change. 
cast •  
venue •  John D Archbold Theatre 
setting •  Bloomingdale’s, New York City 
run time •  90 minutes. Performed without an intermission. 
miscellany •  
 All dates, times, plays, players and prices subject to change 

MARCELLUS / SKANEATELES, NY  Art in the Park

 SPONSOR: Marcellus-Skaneateles Art Guild (MSAG)

 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, June 28 from 10 am to 5 pm

 LOCATION: Marcellus Park, Rt 175 and Platt Road, Marcellus

 CONTACT: Debra Cooper - cooper.debra@verizon.net - (315)673-2967

Marcellus-Skaneateles Art Guild’s ‘Art in the Park’ Summer Fine Arts and Crafts Show will take place once again in the beautiful Marcellus Park located on Rt 175 and Platt Road, Marcellus. This years show will be a spectacular one day event on Saturday, June 28 from 10 am to 5 pm with more than 40 artists and crafts people showing and selling their original work. Food will be provided by the Friends of Marcellus Park and music by John Rossbach and Perry Cleaveland. Kids can exercise their artistic skill coloring images of famous Art Masterpieces from Michaelangelo to Picasso.

MSAG is a volunteer group of artists and crafts people who gather to support each other and the arts in CNY. Monthly meetings encompass lectures, training and critique sessions for Guild members and area artists. New members are always welcome to join.