Contiguglias perform at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Auburn

Tickets for the Contiguglias’ October 26 2008 Auburn concert are $15 for adults and
$5 for students. A $25 series ticket includes Simone Dinnerstein’s concert on
April 19, 2009. For tickets and information, call 315-253-5288 or visit
www.westminsterauburn.org

Two days before entering Wold War II, on September 1, 1939, Britain entered darkness. A complete blackout was enforced that effected lives in every way. As bombs fell on London, cultural institutions took a toll. Theatres and cinemas were closed and the paintings were removed from London’s National Gallery.

Concerned about the blackout’s effect on Londoners’ morale, pianist Dame Myra Hess initiated a series of lunchtime concerts of classical music at the National Gallery of Art. (more…)

World Renowned Pianists Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman bring their brilliant virtuosity to
Crouse-Hinds Theater at
John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters at Oncenter
Syracuse, New York

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 8:00 pm

These two titans of the piano will join forces for a rare concert celebrating musical companionship and expressiveness at its finest. Emanuel Ax, long considered one of the leading pianists of his generation, is renowned not only for his brilliant technique, but also for his poetic temperament and constant focus on bringing a wide repertoire of great music to life. The Los Angeles Times comments, “within minutes, we are captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement.”

“Ax displayed a creamy technique, played with breathtaking ease, yet one where each note had meaning and purpose… fingers like butterflies kissing the keys… effortless style,” states the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

In this highly anticipated performance, Ax partners with fellow Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman, widely regarded as one of the most talented virtuoso pianists performing today. His commanding technique and exceptional lyrical gifts have won him consistent critical acclaim worldwide. The New York Times writes, “He has technique to burn… extraordinary insight into most every style.” “Something of a miracle… fire-eating virtuosity at the keyboard,” states The Wall Street Journal.

The concert is made possible by the Regina F. Goldenberg Memorial Fund. The Fund was created at Temple Concord by Marvin Goldenberg in honor of his late wife, Regina, whose love and support for the arts was a deep, lifelong and personal passion. He generously endowed this fund in her name and charged the Temple with bringing important music, cultural and artistic programs to the Greater Syracuse area. A prior concert featuring Yitzhak Perlman sold out. Proceeds of concerts benefit Temple Concord. Chaired by Lucille Markson, the Regina F. Goldenberg Cultural Committee members include:

All proceeds benefit the Goldenberg Memorial Fund and Temple Concord. Tickets may be purchased at the Civic Center at the OnCenter box office or in person at Temple Concord, by calling 435-2121, and by purchasing online at ticketmaster.com.

For exciting, ongoing news about the Regina Goldenberg Cultural Series, please send your email address to goldenbergseries@templeconcord.org.
 

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Celebrate Autumn in the ‘Cuse! Add fall fun activities with the spirit of Halloween and you’ve got the celebration of Falloween!  
Trot on over to the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament October 29 - November 2, 2008 at the War Memorial for one of the nation’s premier international equestrian competitions. The Sporthorse Tournament features top US riders and international competitors all vying for the Budweiser World Cup Qualifier of Syracuse and the Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup that will be broadcast on Animal Planet on January 10, 2009. Come meet our local Gold Medal Hero - Beezie Madden! Hear about her fantastic journey to the Olympics with time for Q&A.

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Celebrate Autumn in the ‘Cuse! Add fall fun activities with the spirit of Halloween and you’ve got the celebration of Falloween!  

After the family’s full on everything apple, dress up the kids for a superbly un-scary monster bash at The Great Zoo Boo at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Fridays and Saturdays, October 17, 18, 24 and 25 2008. With fun, interactive characters, a hay bale maze, and play areas like Creepy Corners to explore, kids will have a ball. Whoever said Halloween had to be frightening to be fun? Kick Freddie Krueger to the curb, kids.
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Celebrate Autumn in the ‘Cuse! Add fall fun activities with the spirit of Halloween and you’ve got the celebration of Falloween!  

Apple pie, apple strudel, candy apples, apple pizza… ok, you might not find the last one here, but it still sounds yummy! Celebrate the most deliciously crisp fruit in New York State, the gloriously red, green and yellow apple at the LaFayette AppleFest October 11 and 12 2008. Apples aren’t the only things ripe for picking this fall - pick out some one-of-a-kind trinkets and tasty seasonal specialties unique to Upstate New York at this premiere arts and crafts show!