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Free Virtual Trivia

October 1, 6:00-8:00pm
Available online via Zoom
*You MUST pre-register to receive the Zoom link to participate

It’s trivia night at the Everson hosted by local celebrity Jamie Owens! Come test your knowledge on popular culture, current events Everson art and more, right from your living room. Be sure to add your team members names in your registration. Please keep your team at a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 players. The team leader will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link and trivia guidelines for playing after registering. Space is limited to the first 6 teams. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Contact Qiana Williams with questions, qwilliams@everson.org

Free Virtual Trivia

October 1, 6:00-8:00pm
Available online via Zoom
*You MUST pre-register to receive the Zoom link to participate

It’s trivia night at the Everson hosted by local celebrity Jamie Owens! Come test your knowledge on popular culture, current events Everson art and more, right from your living room. Be sure to add your team members names in your registration. Please keep your team at a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 players. The team leader will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link and trivia guidelines for playing after registering. Space is limited to the first 6 teams. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Contact Qiana Williams with questions, qwilliams@everson.org

Symphoria Presents: John Williams' Greatest Hits

Travel to a galaxy far, far away with the greatest road trip playlist of all time. Symphoria will perform music from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., and more!

Sean O’Loughlin (b.1972) is the Principal Pops Conductor of Symphoria, the exciting new symphony in Syracuse, NY and the newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor of the Victoria Symphony in Victoria, B.C. Canada.Sean is excited to continue contributing to the rich history of orchestral and wind band literature. His music is published by Excelcia Music, Hal Leonard and Carl Fischer. He is a frequent guest conductor with professional orchestras around the country and abroad. An annual ASCAP Special Awards winner, Sean was a composition fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, and holds composition degrees from New England Conservatory and Syracuse University.

All concerts will be livestreamed.

Symphoria Presents: John Williams' Greatest Hits

Travel to a galaxy far, far away with the greatest road trip playlist of all time. Symphoria will perform music from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., and more!

Sean O’Loughlin (b.1972) is the Principal Pops Conductor of Symphoria, the exciting new symphony in Syracuse, NY and the newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor of the Victoria Symphony in Victoria, B.C. Canada.Sean is excited to continue contributing to the rich history of orchestral and wind band literature. His music is published by Excelcia Music, Hal Leonard and Carl Fischer. He is a frequent guest conductor with professional orchestras around the country and abroad. An annual ASCAP Special Awards winner, Sean was a composition fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, and holds composition degrees from New England Conservatory and Syracuse University.

All concerts will be livestreamed.

Online Art Book Club

Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo by Stephanie Story
October 6
6:30pm–7:30pm
Available on Zoom
Pre-registration required, please register through the library system

The Everson Museum of Art and the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville are partnering to bring a book club directly to you. Enjoy a fascinating book and join the discussion on Zoom from your computer, tablet, or phone! Presented by the Everson Docents. Zoom meeting information will be emailed to registrants on the day of the event. This event is moderated

Online Art Book Club

Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo by Stephanie Story
October 6
6:30pm–7:30pm
Available on Zoom
Pre-registration required, please register through the library system

The Everson Museum of Art and the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville are partnering to bring a book club directly to you. Enjoy a fascinating book and join the discussion on Zoom from your computer, tablet, or phone! Presented by the Everson Docents. Zoom meeting information will be emailed to registrants on the day of the event. This event is moderated

Curator Talk: Erie Canal Museum FAQs

The Erie Canal Museum in downtown Syracuse, New York, will celebrate its 58th anniversary on October 25, 2020. On Thursday, October 8 at 12 p.m., Curator Ashley Maready will share answers to the most common questions about the Museum and its artifacts. Join us for this free Zoom presentation, which is accessible through the link above. When you register, you will receive an email with your personal link to the presentation. The program will be presented simultaneously on Facebook Live.

Maready will use research findings and items from the Museum’s collection to discuss the history of this major heritage site. She will also answer common questions about the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building. Our mission is to showcase and preserve this building, the last of its kind in America. The Weighlock Building stands as a monument to the Erie Canal’s transformative role in the history of the United States. Join us on October 8 for this free, online presentation!

Curator Talk: Erie Canal Museum FAQs

The Erie Canal Museum in downtown Syracuse, New York, will celebrate its 58th anniversary on October 25, 2020. On Thursday, October 8 at 12 p.m., Curator Ashley Maready will share answers to the most common questions about the Museum and its artifacts. Join us for this free Zoom presentation, which is accessible through the link above. When you register, you will receive an email with your personal link to the presentation. The program will be presented simultaneously on Facebook Live.

Maready will use research findings and items from the Museum’s collection to discuss the history of this major heritage site. She will also answer common questions about the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building. Our mission is to showcase and preserve this building, the last of its kind in America. The Weighlock Building stands as a monument to the Erie Canal’s transformative role in the history of the United States. Join us on October 8 for this free, online presentation!

Curator Talk: Erie Canal Museum FAQs

The Erie Canal Museum in downtown Syracuse, New York, will celebrate its 58th anniversary on October 25, 2020. On Thursday, October 8 at 12 p.m., Curator Ashley Maready will share answers to the most common questions about the Museum and its artifacts. Join us for this free Zoom presentation, which is accessible through the link above. When you register, you will receive an email with your personal link to the presentation. The program will be presented simultaneously on Facebook Live.

Maready will use research findings and items from the Museum’s collection to discuss the history of this major heritage site. She will also answer common questions about the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building. Our mission is to showcase and preserve this building, the last of its kind in America. The Weighlock Building stands as a monument to the Erie Canal’s transformative role in the history of the United States. Join us on October 8 for this free, online presentation!

Ain't it Grand: A Free Virtual Celebration

Join us for Ain’t It Grand as we take over Stars in the House!

Ain’t it Grand is our Annual Fall Fundraiser that takes place at Redhouse Arts Center. This year we are going VIRTUAL to celebrate our past, present and future!

Our virtual celebration will be hosted by Redhouse favorites and “The Love Boat” stars Fred Grandy and Ted Lange, and will feature performances by special guests including Sutton Foster, Maia Sharp, and more!

Ain't it Grand: A Free Virtual Celebration

Join us for Ain’t It Grand as we take over Stars in the House!

Ain’t it Grand is our Annual Fall Fundraiser that takes place at Redhouse Arts Center. This year we are going VIRTUAL to celebrate our past, present and future!

Our virtual celebration will be hosted by Redhouse favorites and “The Love Boat” stars Fred Grandy and Ted Lange, and will feature performances by special guests including Sutton Foster, Maia Sharp, and more!

Ain't it Grand: A Free Virtual Celebration

Join us for Ain’t It Grand as we take over Stars in the House!

Ain’t it Grand is our Annual Fall Fundraiser that takes place at Redhouse Arts Center. This year we are going VIRTUAL to celebrate our past, present and future!

Our virtual celebration will be hosted by Redhouse favorites and “The Love Boat” stars Fred Grandy and Ted Lange, and will feature performances by special guests including Sutton Foster, Maia Sharp, and more!

Society for New Music "SOUND-LEGENDS I"

Internationally renowned Syracuse native ELIOT FISK, guitar, returns to Syracuse for the opening concert of the Society for New Music's 49th season. Fisk will perform music by his friends Robert Beaser and George Rochberg (Centennial), the 'bad-boy' of classical music in the 20th century. The Society Players will give the 2nd performance of Persis Parshall Vehar's "Third Quartet" (Nature Walk), 2020; Israel winner Cheng Jin Koh's "Going Home," 2019, & Cazenovia native Christopher Cresswell's "We study our past to move forward," 2016. Reservations required due to limited seating, masks required, 45 minute program with no intermission. All those purchasing tickets will also be sent a link to enjoy the concert 'live' at home.

Society for New Music "SOUND-LEGENDS I"

Internationally renowned Syracuse native ELIOT FISK, guitar, returns to Syracuse for the opening concert of the Society for New Music's 49th season. Fisk will perform music by his friends Robert Beaser and George Rochberg (Centennial), the 'bad-boy' of classical music in the 20th century. The Society Players will give the 2nd performance of Persis Parshall Vehar's "Third Quartet" (Nature Walk), 2020; Israel winner Cheng Jin Koh's "Going Home," 2019, & Cazenovia native Christopher Cresswell's "We study our past to move forward," 2016. Reservations required due to limited seating, masks required, 45 minute program with no intermission. All those purchasing tickets will also be sent a link to enjoy the concert 'live' at home.

Leadership Development: Introverts vs. Extroverts

2020 Monthly Leadership Development Series

The Monthly Leadership Series is designed to inspire and motivate individuals as they achieve their goals.

October Focus: A look at the strengths and characteristics of each. Which is stronger? Who will win?

About Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching:Our mission is to coach extraordinary leaders and to develop empathy as a core competency. We work with business owners, nonprofit organizations, professionals, universities and community members who are facing challenges in their personal and professional effectiveness or want to reach their full capacity as a leader.

About Commonspace:

Commonspace is a purveyor of inclusion and curator of inspiration.

We create right sized and right priced urban apartments and working space, for a more social and more productive experiences. We believe our differences make us unique, and our commonalities are the key ingredients for a community.

So, we create living and working spaces that cultivate a collective metropolitan experiences while embracing the needs of the individual.

Pathway of Resistance Walking Tour

This guided tour of Syracuse examines the African-American experience on and along the banks of the Erie Canal, from the waterway's beginnings to contemporary times. We will present this in-person program again, on Monday, October 12; Thursday, October 15; and Saturday, October 24, all at 1:00 PM. Space is limited, so click here to register in advance: https://www.showclix.com/event/pathway-of-resistance

While African-American history is rarely pleasant, the issues of slavery, racism, and resistance are critical to understanding our society today. Because we believe the issues this tour examines are very important, we are offering the program free of charge. We encourage a donation of $10 per person.

The tour begins at the corner of Montgomery Street and Erie Boulevard in downtown Syracuse, just outside the Museum garden. All guests are required to wear face coverings for the duration of the program. Free parking is available in the lot across from the Museum, under routes 81 and 690. We hope you'll join us!

Pathway of Resistance Walking Tour

This guided tour of Syracuse examines the African-American experience on and along the banks of the Erie Canal, from the waterway's beginnings to contemporary times. We will present this in-person program again, on Monday, October 12; Thursday, October 15; and Saturday, October 24, all at 1:00 PM. Space is limited, so click here to register in advance: https://www.showclix.com/event/pathway-of-resistance

While African-American history is rarely pleasant, the issues of slavery, racism, and resistance are critical to understanding our society today. Because we believe the issues this tour examines are very important, we are offering the program free of charge. We encourage a donation of $10 per person.

The tour begins at the corner of Montgomery Street and Erie Boulevard in downtown Syracuse, just outside the Museum garden. All guests are required to wear face coverings for the duration of the program. Free parking is available in the lot across from the Museum, under routes 81 and 690. We hope you'll join us!

Virtual Cooking Demonstration with Bad Vegen Cafe

October 15, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Zoom
$6.40 Members | $8 Non-Members
You must pre-register to participate

If you’re looking for a creative way to use those fall vegetables, then join us in a live virtual cooking demonstration with Chef Tiesha Muhammed-Bey, owner of Bad Vegen Café.

Virtual Cooking Demonstration with Bad Vegen Cafe

October 15, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Zoom
$6.40 Members | $8 Non-Members
You must pre-register to participate

If you’re looking for a creative way to use those fall vegetables, then join us in a live virtual cooking demonstration with Chef Tiesha Muhammed-Bey, owner of Bad Vegen Café.

Virtual Object Study Session

Join us on October 16th at 1pm for an object study session about Adelaide Robineau’s early porcelain work with scholar and Rutgers University professor emeritus Martin Eidelberg. This session will also feature contributions from curators at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, including an exclusive look at Robineau’s earliest known work in porcelain. Garth Johnson, the Everson’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics will also conduct an examination of Robineau’s Scarab Vase, which will reveal details about the vessel’s construction.

Virtual Object Study Session

Join us on October 16th at 1pm for an object study session about Adelaide Robineau’s early porcelain work with scholar and Rutgers University professor emeritus Martin Eidelberg. This session will also feature contributions from curators at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, including an exclusive look at Robineau’s earliest known work in porcelain. Garth Johnson, the Everson’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics will also conduct an examination of Robineau’s Scarab Vase, which will reveal details about the vessel’s construction.

Virtual Object Study Session

Join us on October 16th at 1pm for an object study session about Adelaide Robineau’s early porcelain work with scholar and Rutgers University professor emeritus Martin Eidelberg. This session will also feature contributions from curators at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, including an exclusive look at Robineau’s earliest known work in porcelain. Garth Johnson, the Everson’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics will also conduct an examination of Robineau’s Scarab Vase, which will reveal details about the vessel’s construction.

The Big Ditch's Big Problems at Niagara

Join the Erie Canal Museum and Ray Wigle, manager of the Erie Canal Discovery Center in Lockport, New York, for a virtual lecture about building the original Erie Canal in Niagara County, western New York state. The program is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20 at 12 p.m. It will take place on Facebook Live.

In this program, Wigle will discuss the daunting challenges that canal builders faced in Niagara County. He will explain how they overcame those challenges with a two-part solution that is still in use today.

Wigle’s talk is part of the Museum’s bimonthly lunchtime lecture series. It will be on Facebook Live to protect everyone’s health and safety. As a result there is no charge to attend. We do, however, invite you to make a $5 donation through this link on our website. $5 is the admission fee for our in-person lunchtime lectures.

Ray Wigle is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has worked at the Discovery Center, Old Fort Niagara, and other nonprofit history organizations in western New York.

The Erie Canal Discovery Center is part of the Niagara County Historical Society. This organization includes three sites that present a look at life in Niagara County since the early 1800s.

For more information, email derrick@eriecanalmuseum.org. We hope you’ll join us for this interesting presentation!

The Big Ditch's Big Problems at Niagara

Join the Erie Canal Museum and Ray Wigle, manager of the Erie Canal Discovery Center in Lockport, New York, for a virtual lecture about building the original Erie Canal in Niagara County, western New York state. The program is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20 at 12 p.m. It will take place on Facebook Live.

In this program, Wigle will discuss the daunting challenges that canal builders faced in Niagara County. He will explain how they overcame those challenges with a two-part solution that is still in use today.

Wigle’s talk is part of the Museum’s bimonthly lunchtime lecture series. It will be on Facebook Live to protect everyone’s health and safety. As a result there is no charge to attend. We do, however, invite you to make a $5 donation through this link on our website. $5 is the admission fee for our in-person lunchtime lectures.

Ray Wigle is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has worked at the Discovery Center, Old Fort Niagara, and other nonprofit history organizations in western New York.

The Erie Canal Discovery Center is part of the Niagara County Historical Society. This organization includes three sites that present a look at life in Niagara County since the early 1800s.

For more information, email derrick@eriecanalmuseum.org. We hope you’ll join us for this interesting presentation!

Virtual Workshop: Photography in Our Backyards

October 20, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Class available online using Zoom
$20 Members | $25 Non-Members You must pre-register to participate

Join Tom Dwyer, a Central New York based, award winning nature photographer and noted nature photography workshop leader for this virtual photography workshop that will highlight the benefits of taking advantage of photographic opportunities close to home. Explore the impact of our knowledge of weather, geography, design, and light and how our backyard provides ideal opportunities to master these skills. Each participant will be encouraged to create a photograph in their backyard and submit for constructive review. Additionally, participants will be able to receive Tom’s free Pocket Notebook (designed for use in planning your photographs) and a free subscription to f/8 insights, a practical source of information related to landscape/nature photography. No special equipment is needed to enjoy this virtual workshop. Use whatever equipment you have from a digital single lens reflex camera or smartphone.

Virtual Workshop: Photography in Our Backyards

October 20, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Class available online using Zoom
$20 Members | $25 Non-Members You must pre-register to participate

Join Tom Dwyer, a Central New York based, award winning nature photographer and noted nature photography workshop leader for this virtual photography workshop that will highlight the benefits of taking advantage of photographic opportunities close to home. Explore the impact of our knowledge of weather, geography, design, and light and how our backyard provides ideal opportunities to master these skills. Each participant will be encouraged to create a photograph in their backyard and submit for constructive review. Additionally, participants will be able to receive Tom’s free Pocket Notebook (designed for use in planning your photographs) and a free subscription to f/8 insights, a practical source of information related to landscape/nature photography. No special equipment is needed to enjoy this virtual workshop. Use whatever equipment you have from a digital single lens reflex camera or smartphone.

Escape on the Erie: A Syracuse Story

Join us for Escape on the Erie, a new event at the Erie Canal Museum in downtown Syracuse. During this game designed for families and groups, you and other members of your team will take the identity of a German immigrant in Syracuse during the heyday of the Erie Canal. While exploring the Erie Canal Museum’s exhibits, you will be challenged to discover the broad themes and personal stories of the Erie Canal and Syracuse in order to unlock your team’s breakout box. Parents, children, and groups are welcome, and all safety protocols will be observed.

Admission is $25 per team, which can include up to six people. Admission for Erie Canal Museum members is $15 per team. Teams begin the game every 15 minutes between 5 pm-7 pm. You will have one hour to make your escape and unlock the breakout box.

Purchase your tickets by clicking here. If you are a Museum member, please email natalie@eriecanalmuseum.org or phone 315-471-0593, extension 10, to get a discount code.

Escape on the Erie will be great fun for families and friends. Join us on Friday, October 23 for this fun and challenging event!

Escape on the Erie: A Syracuse Story

Join us for Escape on the Erie, a new event at the Erie Canal Museum in downtown Syracuse. During this game designed for families and groups, you and other members of your team will take the identity of a German immigrant in Syracuse during the heyday of the Erie Canal. While exploring the Erie Canal Museum’s exhibits, you will be challenged to discover the broad themes and personal stories of the Erie Canal and Syracuse in order to unlock your team’s breakout box. Parents, children, and groups are welcome, and all safety protocols will be observed.

Admission is $25 per team, which can include up to six people. Admission for Erie Canal Museum members is $15 per team. Teams begin the game every 15 minutes between 5 pm-7 pm. You will have one hour to make your escape and unlock the breakout box.

Purchase your tickets by clicking here. If you are a Museum member, please email natalie@eriecanalmuseum.org or phone 315-471-0593, extension 10, to get a discount code.

Escape on the Erie will be great fun for families and friends.

Pathway of Resistance Walking Tour

This guided tour of Syracuse examines the African-American experience on and along the banks of the Erie Canal, from the waterway's beginnings to contemporary times. We will present this in-person program again, on Monday, October 12; Thursday, October 15; and Saturday, October 24, all at 1:00 PM. Space is limited, so click here to register in advance: https://www.showclix.com/event/pathway-of-resistance

While African-American history is rarely pleasant, the issues of slavery, racism, and resistance are critical to understanding our society today. Because we believe the issues this tour examines are very important, we are offering the program free of charge. We encourage a donation of $10 per person.

The tour begins at the corner of Montgomery Street and Erie Boulevard in downtown Syracuse, just outside the Museum garden. All guests are required to wear face coverings for the duration of the program. Free parking is available in the lot across from the Museum, under routes 81 and 690. We hope you'll join us!

Pathway of Resistance Walking Tour

This guided tour of Syracuse examines the African-American experience on and along the banks of the Erie Canal, from the waterway's beginnings to contemporary times. We will present this in-person program again, on Monday, October 12; Thursday, October 15; and Saturday, October 24, all at 1:00 PM. Space is limited, so click here to register in advance: https://www.showclix.com/event/pathway-of-resistance

While African-American history is rarely pleasant, the issues of slavery, racism, and resistance are critical to understanding our society today. Because we believe the issues this tour examines are very important, we are offering the program free of charge. We encourage a donation of $10 per person.

The tour begins at the corner of Montgomery Street and Erie Boulevard in downtown Syracuse, just outside the Museum garden. All guests are required to wear face coverings for the duration of the program. Free parking is available in the lot across from the Museum, under routes 81 and 690. We hope you'll join us!

Symphoria Presents: Mendelssohn & Mozart

After beginning the performance with the rarely heard Overture in C by Fanny Mendelssohn, world- renowned pianist Sara Davis Buechner, a proud transgender woman, performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14. Felix Mendelssohn’s 1829 trip to Scotland inspired his to write his Hebrides Overture and Third Symphony, the “Scottish Symphony”, which concludes this program.

FANNY MENDELSSOHN: Overture in C Major
MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 14
FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3

All concerts will be livestreamed

Symphoria Presents: Mendelssohn & Mozart

After beginning the performance with the rarely heard Overture in C by Fanny Mendelssohn, world- renowned pianist Sara Davis Buechner, a proud transgender woman, performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14. Felix Mendelssohn’s 1829 trip to Scotland inspired his to write his Hebrides Overture and Third Symphony, the “Scottish Symphony”, which concludes this program.

FANNY MENDELSSOHN: Overture in C Major
MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 14
FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3

All concerts will be livestreamed