Saturday, December 12, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Holiday Show and Sale
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Linda Bigness: Layered abstract imagery in encaustic and oil paintings
Vartan Poghosian: Unique ceramic forms and finishes
Karen Convertino: Enamel jewelry

Portal: The Window in American Photography
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Empty openings or panes of glass in houses, vehicles, skyscrapers, or storefronts, windows are portals to and from other worlds. Drawn from the Everson's collection, this exhibition examines the formal and symbolic potential of a simple aperture.

From Domestic to Divine: Andean Ceramics from the Permanent Collection
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The ancient Andean civilizations of South America were strikingly diverse in their religious beliefs and material cultures, but each developed complex ceramics for both domestic and ritual use. This exhibition features key pieces from the Museum's collection, including several recent acquisitions from the Nazca, Paracas, Moche, Chimú, and Chavin cultures.

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

A Legacy of Firsts: The Everson Collects
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

In 1911, the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts (known today as the Everson) made history as the first museum in the country to declare that it would focus on collecting works made by American artists. This decision, implemented by Museum Director Fernando Carter, was the first of many made by directors that ultimately defined the Everson's collection as it exists today. This exhibition examines over one hundred years of the Museum's collecting priorities, from the Museum's earliest acquisitions in 1911 to work acquired in 2019

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

Joe Guerriero: Waiting for Normal: Cuba and the United States
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free, but reservations required
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

People feel an undeniable attraction to Cuba after visiting even once. It's mostly about the people— their warmth and friendliness, their art, music and culture. However, it is almost impossible to photograph or create art in Cuba without capturing the effects of the embargo. Photographer Joe Guerriero's photography and film work does just that, reflecting more than 20 years of spending time with the Cuban people and experiencing first hand the effects of the United States' continuing embargo of the island. He shows how the embargo affects the lives not only of Cubans but of those Cuban-Americans who still have relatives in Cuba.

Make a reservation.

Or, view the exhibit virtually.

Special Event: A Classical Christmas Live Stream
Syracuse Orchestra (formerly Symphoria)

Price: $20 individual, $35 family
Online

Symphoria presents some of the best known classical music for the holidays. Peter Rovit, Amy Christian, and Heidi Hoffman are featured in Arcangelo Corelli's Christmas Concerto, and the performance concludes with Pachelbel's famous Canon in D.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Sunday, December 13, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Joe Guerriero: Waiting for Normal: Cuba and the United States
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free, but reservations required
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

People feel an undeniable attraction to Cuba after visiting even once. It's mostly about the people— their warmth and friendliness, their art, music and culture. However, it is almost impossible to photograph or create art in Cuba without capturing the effects of the embargo. Photographer Joe Guerriero's photography and film work does just that, reflecting more than 20 years of spending time with the Cuban people and experiencing first hand the effects of the United States' continuing embargo of the island. He shows how the embargo affects the lives not only of Cubans but of those Cuban-Americans who still have relatives in Cuba.

Make a reservation.

Or, view the exhibit virtually.

A Legacy of Firsts: The Everson Collects
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

In 1911, the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts (known today as the Everson) made history as the first museum in the country to declare that it would focus on collecting works made by American artists. This decision, implemented by Museum Director Fernando Carter, was the first of many made by directors that ultimately defined the Everson's collection as it exists today. This exhibition examines over one hundred years of the Museum's collecting priorities, from the Museum's earliest acquisitions in 1911 to work acquired in 2019

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

From Domestic to Divine: Andean Ceramics from the Permanent Collection
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The ancient Andean civilizations of South America were strikingly diverse in their religious beliefs and material cultures, but each developed complex ceramics for both domestic and ritual use. This exhibition features key pieces from the Museum's collection, including several recent acquisitions from the Nazca, Paracas, Moche, Chimú, and Chavin cultures.

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

Portal: The Window in American Photography
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Empty openings or panes of glass in houses, vehicles, skyscrapers, or storefronts, windows are portals to and from other worlds. Drawn from the Everson's collection, this exhibition examines the formal and symbolic potential of a simple aperture.

At the Court of the Sun King: Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, composer and musician
NYS Baroque

Price: Free
Online

NYS Baroque Director Deborah Fox presents a multi-media presentation on the life and music of this trend-setting independent woman at the French royal court of Versailles.

A livestream link will be available on the NYS Baroque website.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Monday, December 14, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Holiday Show and Sale
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Linda Bigness: Layered abstract imagery in encaustic and oil paintings
Vartan Poghosian: Unique ceramic forms and finishes
Karen Convertino: Enamel jewelry

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Home for the Holidays
Syracuse Stage
Ricky Pak, director

Price: $30 (48-hour access)
Online

Heartwarming stories and the comforts of home have long been part of our holiday traditions. Add to them some favorite holiday songs, charming instrumentals, and lively dance and you have Home for the Holidays, a celebration that captures the spirit of the holidays. The stories — all true — come from some friends and neighbors in Central New York, from performers who have appeared in past holiday productions, and from students in the Department of Drama at Syracuse University. The music, songs, and dance come courtesy of talented cast, including some familiar faces from holidays past. They are all intertwined in one delightful and singular production you can enjoy by your very own fireside. Home for the Holidays for a heartwarming holiday at home.

Musical direction by Brian Cimmet; choreography by Joshua Keen.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Holiday Show and Sale
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Linda Bigness: Layered abstract imagery in encaustic and oil paintings
Vartan Poghosian: Unique ceramic forms and finishes
Karen Convertino: Enamel jewelry

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Home for the Holidays
Syracuse Stage
Ricky Pak, director

Price: $30 (48-hour access)
Online

Heartwarming stories and the comforts of home have long been part of our holiday traditions. Add to them some favorite holiday songs, charming instrumentals, and lively dance and you have Home for the Holidays, a celebration that captures the spirit of the holidays. The stories — all true — come from some friends and neighbors in Central New York, from performers who have appeared in past holiday productions, and from students in the Department of Drama at Syracuse University. The music, songs, and dance come courtesy of talented cast, including some familiar faces from holidays past. They are all intertwined in one delightful and singular production you can enjoy by your very own fireside. Home for the Holidays for a heartwarming holiday at home.

Musical direction by Brian Cimmet; choreography by Joshua Keen.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Holiday Show and Sale
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Linda Bigness: Layered abstract imagery in encaustic and oil paintings
Vartan Poghosian: Unique ceramic forms and finishes
Karen Convertino: Enamel jewelry

Joe Guerriero: Waiting for Normal: Cuba and the United States
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free, but reservations required
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

People feel an undeniable attraction to Cuba after visiting even once. It's mostly about the people— their warmth and friendliness, their art, music and culture. However, it is almost impossible to photograph or create art in Cuba without capturing the effects of the embargo. Photographer Joe Guerriero's photography and film work does just that, reflecting more than 20 years of spending time with the Cuban people and experiencing first hand the effects of the United States' continuing embargo of the island. He shows how the embargo affects the lives not only of Cubans but of those Cuban-Americans who still have relatives in Cuba.

Make a reservation.

Or, view the exhibit virtually.

Portal: The Window in American Photography
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Empty openings or panes of glass in houses, vehicles, skyscrapers, or storefronts, windows are portals to and from other worlds. Drawn from the Everson's collection, this exhibition examines the formal and symbolic potential of a simple aperture.

From Domestic to Divine: Andean Ceramics from the Permanent Collection
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The ancient Andean civilizations of South America were strikingly diverse in their religious beliefs and material cultures, but each developed complex ceramics for both domestic and ritual use. This exhibition features key pieces from the Museum's collection, including several recent acquisitions from the Nazca, Paracas, Moche, Chimú, and Chavin cultures.

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

A Legacy of Firsts: The Everson Collects
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

In 1911, the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts (known today as the Everson) made history as the first museum in the country to declare that it would focus on collecting works made by American artists. This decision, implemented by Museum Director Fernando Carter, was the first of many made by directors that ultimately defined the Everson's collection as it exists today. This exhibition examines over one hundred years of the Museum's collecting priorities, from the Museum's earliest acquisitions in 1911 to work acquired in 2019

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Home for the Holidays
Syracuse Stage
Ricky Pak, director

Price: $30 (48-hour access)
Online

Heartwarming stories and the comforts of home have long been part of our holiday traditions. Add to them some favorite holiday songs, charming instrumentals, and lively dance and you have Home for the Holidays, a celebration that captures the spirit of the holidays. The stories — all true — come from some friends and neighbors in Central New York, from performers who have appeared in past holiday productions, and from students in the Department of Drama at Syracuse University. The music, songs, and dance come courtesy of talented cast, including some familiar faces from holidays past. They are all intertwined in one delightful and singular production you can enjoy by your very own fireside. Home for the Holidays for a heartwarming holiday at home.

Musical direction by Brian Cimmet; choreography by Joshua Keen.

Friday, December 18, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Holiday Show and Sale
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Linda Bigness: Layered abstract imagery in encaustic and oil paintings
Vartan Poghosian: Unique ceramic forms and finishes
Karen Convertino: Enamel jewelry

Portal: The Window in American Photography
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Empty openings or panes of glass in houses, vehicles, skyscrapers, or storefronts, windows are portals to and from other worlds. Drawn from the Everson's collection, this exhibition examines the formal and symbolic potential of a simple aperture.

A Legacy of Firsts: The Everson Collects
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

In 1911, the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts (known today as the Everson) made history as the first museum in the country to declare that it would focus on collecting works made by American artists. This decision, implemented by Museum Director Fernando Carter, was the first of many made by directors that ultimately defined the Everson's collection as it exists today. This exhibition examines over one hundred years of the Museum's collecting priorities, from the Museum's earliest acquisitions in 1911 to work acquired in 2019

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

From Domestic to Divine: Andean Ceramics from the Permanent Collection
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The ancient Andean civilizations of South America were strikingly diverse in their religious beliefs and material cultures, but each developed complex ceramics for both domestic and ritual use. This exhibition features key pieces from the Museum's collection, including several recent acquisitions from the Nazca, Paracas, Moche, Chimú, and Chavin cultures.

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

Joe Guerriero: Waiting for Normal: Cuba and the United States
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free, but reservations required
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

People feel an undeniable attraction to Cuba after visiting even once. It's mostly about the people— their warmth and friendliness, their art, music and culture. However, it is almost impossible to photograph or create art in Cuba without capturing the effects of the embargo. Photographer Joe Guerriero's photography and film work does just that, reflecting more than 20 years of spending time with the Cuban people and experiencing first hand the effects of the United States' continuing embargo of the island. He shows how the embargo affects the lives not only of Cubans but of those Cuban-Americans who still have relatives in Cuba.

Make a reservation.

Or, view the exhibit virtually.

A Crimson Holiday Ccncert
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation
Featuring Sally Ramirez and Doug Robinson

Price: Live stream: $12
Online

Make this your pre-holiday "buy local arts" choice and gather the family for this full-length with intermission concert featuring tunes from their new CD release and holiday selections in English and Spanish. Samba, Bossa Nova, and traditional Hispanic songs will abound!

Sally Ramirez is a singer, actress, teacher, and vocal coach whose music covers the range from jazz to Renaissance to folk. A veteran performer on a national scale, she has performed across the country in musical theater, operettas, and jazz venues. Now actively performing across upstate New York as a musician and actress, Sally has appeared on television in The Young and the Restless and American Family.

She will sing well known holiday favorites in English and Spanish plus selections from her eclectic body of work, including her newest releases, "CRIMSON" and "Mar y Sal", on the Watershed Arts label.

Tickets available at tix.com. Purchasers will receive email links one hour before performance times.

Pops Series: Holiday Pops Live Stream
Syracuse Orchestra (formerly Symphoria)
Sean O'Loughlin, conductor
Featuring Ronnie Leigh

Price: $20 individual, $35 family
Online

Celebrate the season with Symphoria and holiday tunes. Guest vocalist Ronnie Leigh joins Symphoria on stage for CNY's favorite tradition. Make some hot cocoa, turn on the twinkly lights, put on your favorite holiday jammies and enjoy this concert from home.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Home for the Holidays
Syracuse Stage
Ricky Pak, director

Price: $30 (48-hour access)
Online

Heartwarming stories and the comforts of home have long been part of our holiday traditions. Add to them some favorite holiday songs, charming instrumentals, and lively dance and you have Home for the Holidays, a celebration that captures the spirit of the holidays. The stories — all true — come from some friends and neighbors in Central New York, from performers who have appeared in past holiday productions, and from students in the Department of Drama at Syracuse University. The music, songs, and dance come courtesy of talented cast, including some familiar faces from holidays past. They are all intertwined in one delightful and singular production you can enjoy by your very own fireside. Home for the Holidays for a heartwarming holiday at home.

Musical direction by Brian Cimmet; choreography by Joshua Keen.

Saturday, December 19, 2020

50th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair (Virtual)

Price: Free
Online

We are going virtual with Plowshares this year! Ten weeks of sharing, shopping, and crafts, and a 50th Anniversary celebratory weekend of online performances and live-streaming events on December 5 and 6! With 50 participating regional craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is a marketplace of ideas and beautifully diverse, handmade items. In addition to browsing and shopping from crafters and organizations, there will also be virtual versions of other familiar features of Plowshares:
* A Marketplace through which to buy books, calendars, buttons, magnets, and more
* An online Silent Auction where you can bid on a great selection of gifts and gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses
* Live-streamed entertainment and music
* Opportunities to talk with crafters, SPC organizers, and community members via Zoom

Join us online at plowsharescraftsfair.org through January 31.

Being Human: Portraits from the Permanent Collection
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This presentation draws out the nuances of portraiture throughout time and place, showing its role in reinforcing or critiquing power, exploring or crafting identity, and expressing the influence of one's community.

Click here to view the exhibition.

A Terrible and Exciting Age: Photography of W. Eugene Smith
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

Curated by art history M.A. students under the direction of Sascha Scott, this exhibition features Smith's lesser known photographs of industrial spaces from the late 1940s through the 1960s.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Domesticities: The Art of Daily Life
Syracuse University Art Museum

Price: Free
Online

This exhibition explores the representation of domestic structures and spaces, their contents, and the ways they intersect with the lives of those who inhabit them.

Click here to view the exhibition.

Holiday Show and Sale
Edgewood Gallery

Edgewood Gallery
216 Tecumseh Rd., Syracuse

Linda Bigness: Layered abstract imagery in encaustic and oil paintings
Vartan Poghosian: Unique ceramic forms and finishes
Karen Convertino: Enamel jewelry

Portal: The Window in American Photography
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Empty openings or panes of glass in houses, vehicles, skyscrapers, or storefronts, windows are portals to and from other worlds. Drawn from the Everson's collection, this exhibition examines the formal and symbolic potential of a simple aperture.

From Domestic to Divine: Andean Ceramics from the Permanent Collection
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

The ancient Andean civilizations of South America were strikingly diverse in their religious beliefs and material cultures, but each developed complex ceramics for both domestic and ritual use. This exhibition features key pieces from the Museum's collection, including several recent acquisitions from the Nazca, Paracas, Moche, Chimú, and Chavin cultures.

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

A Legacy of Firsts: The Everson Collects
Everson Museum of Art

Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

In 1911, the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts (known today as the Everson) made history as the first museum in the country to declare that it would focus on collecting works made by American artists. This decision, implemented by Museum Director Fernando Carter, was the first of many made by directors that ultimately defined the Everson's collection as it exists today. This exhibition examines over one hundred years of the Museum's collecting priorities, from the Museum's earliest acquisitions in 1911 to work acquired in 2019

NOTE: Face masks required of all visitors, staff, and volunteers at all times. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm are reserved for Everson members and high-risk individuals.

Joe Guerriero: Waiting for Normal: Cuba and the United States
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free, but reservations required
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

People feel an undeniable attraction to Cuba after visiting even once. It's mostly about the people— their warmth and friendliness, their art, music and culture. However, it is almost impossible to photograph or create art in Cuba without capturing the effects of the embargo. Photographer Joe Guerriero's photography and film work does just that, reflecting more than 20 years of spending time with the Cuban people and experiencing first hand the effects of the United States' continuing embargo of the island. He shows how the embargo affects the lives not only of Cubans but of those Cuban-Americans who still have relatives in Cuba.

Make a reservation.

Or, view the exhibit virtually.

Pops Series: Holiday Pops Live Stream
Syracuse Orchestra (formerly Symphoria)
Sean O'Loughlin, conductor
Featuring Ronnie Leigh

Price: $20 individual, $35 family
Online

Celebrate the season with Symphoria and holiday tunes. Guest vocalist Ronnie Leigh joins Symphoria on stage for CNY's favorite tradition. Make some hot cocoa, turn on the twinkly lights, put on your favorite holiday jammies and enjoy this concert from home.

A Crimson Holiday Ccncert
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation
Featuring Sally Ramirez and Doug Robinson

Price: Live stream: $12
Online

Make this your pre-holiday "buy local arts" choice and gather the family for this full-length with intermission concert featuring tunes from their new CD release and holiday selections in English and Spanish. Samba, Bossa Nova, and traditional Hispanic songs will abound!

Sally Ramirez is a singer, actress, teacher, and vocal coach whose music covers the range from jazz to Renaissance to folk. A veteran performer on a national scale, she has performed across the country in musical theater, operettas, and jazz venues. Now actively performing across upstate New York as a musician and actress, Sally has appeared on television in The Young and the Restless and American Family.

She will sing well known holiday favorites in English and Spanish plus selections from her eclectic body of work, including her newest releases, "CRIMSON" and "Mar y Sal", on the Watershed Arts label.

Tickets available at tix.com. Purchasers will receive email links one hour before performance times.

Pops Series: Holiday Pops Live Stream
Syracuse Orchestra (formerly Symphoria)
Sean O'Loughlin, conductor
Featuring Ronnie Leigh

Price: $20 individual, $35 family
Online

Celebrate the season with Symphoria and holiday tunes. Guest vocalist Ronnie Leigh joins Symphoria on stage for CNY's favorite tradition. Make some hot cocoa, turn on the twinkly lights, put on your favorite holiday jammies and enjoy this concert from home.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Redhouse
Hunter Foster, director

Price: Streaming: $20 presale (before 12/9 at 7:00 pm), $25 regular
Online

Frank Capra's Oscar-nominated film comes to life in an imaginative retelling of this Holiday classic. The story of George Bailey's journey to redemption is brought to life on stage in the form of a "radio play" – which was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 1940s.

The timing of this beloved tale couldn't be more perfect as our five actors transform us to the world of Bedford Falls, NY, where we follow George Bailey as he contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve. This brings on the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George how different life would be for his wife Mary, his children, and his community.

Read a review!

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Syracuse Stage

Price: Streaming: $29.99 general admission, $44.99 premium
Online

The Holidays are here and this year Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer) is haunted by three uninvited visitors. In this unique take on a classic story, you'll experience a mix of a few Dickens classic tales brought to life as a lush new Broadway musical.

Estella Scrooge is a young Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio has defaulted on his mortgage loan and Estella fancies the idea of delivering the foreclosure in person on Christmas Eve. Arriving at Harthouse, Estella discovers that the defaulting party is none other than her childhood sweetheart, Pip Nickleby. With a talented cast and incredible music, you're in for a holiday treat for all ages!

Tickets must be purchased at this link. They are not available through the Syracuse Stage box office, Syracuse Stage credit may not be used, and this is not part of the Syracuse Stage subscription series.

The $29.99 general admission purchase allow for 72-hour viewing for each household. The $44.99 VIP Premium Theatre Experience includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Home for the Holidays
Syracuse Stage
Ricky Pak, director

Price: $30 (48-hour access)
Online

Heartwarming stories and the comforts of home have long been part of our holiday traditions. Add to them some favorite holiday songs, charming instrumentals, and lively dance and you have Home for the Holidays, a celebration that captures the spirit of the holidays. The stories — all true — come from some friends and neighbors in Central New York, from performers who have appeared in past holiday productions, and from students in the Department of Drama at Syracuse University. The music, songs, and dance come courtesy of talented cast, including some familiar faces from holidays past. They are all intertwined in one delightful and singular production you can enjoy by your very own fireside. Home for the Holidays for a heartwarming holiday at home.

Musical direction by Brian Cimmet; choreography by Joshua Keen.