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Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Living Sea

07/01/2009, 07/02/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/04/2009, 07/05/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Playing at the IMAX.  Please call for show times.

Mining the OHA Archives: A Treasure Hunt Through Three Centuries of Central New York History

06/18/2009, 06/19/2009, 06/20/2009, 06/21/2009, 06/24/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Donation

Organized by OHA's Curator of History, Dennis Connors, this exhibit will feature a selection of rare maps, manuscripts, atlases, architectural drawings, photographs and letters that showcase the breadth and depth contained in one of New York State's largest holdings of hisotrical records - the Research Center of the Onondaga Historical Association.

  • Venue: Onondaga Historical Association Museum
  • Website: www.cnyhistory.org
  • Phone:315.428.1864
  • Email:

Syracuse ArtsWeek Activities

07/23/2009, 07/24/2009, 07/25/2009, 07/26/2009

none – none

Free

An arts walk focusing on public art will serve as a pedestrian conduit between Columbus Circle and Clinton Square.

For a complete listing of ArtsWeek Events, please visit:
http://downtownsyracuse.com/index.php/static/C123

Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

07/24/2009, 07/25/2009, 07/26/2009

10 am – 5 pm

free

July 24, 25, 26, 2009

Friday - 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm
 
Columbus Circle, Downtown Syracuse

The largest and most prestigious show of its kind in the area.
This spectacular 3-day showcase by 165 of the country's most talented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers is centered on historic Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse.  More than 60,000 visitors will shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities.

The festival presents an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative.  Both 2- and 3-dimensional works will be featured including ceramics, fabric and fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wood, painting, graphics, drawing, sculpture, and photography.  Exhibitors participate from over 30 states and Canada.  

Craft Demonstrations
Visitors can shop for the finest arts and crafts available and also see how they are made.  Live craft demonstrations include glass blowing, jewelry making, pottery making and glazing, yarn spinning and weaving, and woodworking.


Performing Arts
The festival also features the performing arts.  A full schedule of free continuous entertainment will include staged and street performances by musicians, costumed ethnic dance groups, and local singers and songwriters.

Family Activities
Families play a big role in the festival's success, and interactive art activities are offered with them in mind.   Sign up  with the Syracuse New Times, (315) 422-7011, to participate in the Street Painting Contest on Saturday, July 26, rain date Sunday, July 27.  Purchase art by Corcoran High School students to benefit the Peace Corps.

Human Body

07/24/2009, 07/25/2009, 07/26/2009

none – none

admission

Playing at the IMAX.  Please call for show times.

Xiaowen Chen: Spectacle and Xiaowen Chen: 100 Last Names

07/15/2009, 07/16/2009, 07/17/2009, 07/18/2009, 07/19/2009… more View All Dates

noon – 4:30

free

Zoo in the Sky ~ Silverman Planetarium Shows

07/04/2009, 07/05/2009, 07/11/2009, 07/12/2009, 07/18/2009… more View All Dates

11:15am – none

Admission

This planetarium show created especially for children under the age of 8 takes you on a trip through the seasonal sky to visit the animals found there and to hear stores about them.

Summer Skies

07/04/2009, 07/05/2009, 07/11/2009, 07/12/2009, 07/18/2009… more View All Dates

3:15 pm – none

Admission

This planetaurium show takes you on a trip through the summer night sky with stories, constellations and interesting astronomical sights.

Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian

07/17/2009, 07/18/2009, 07/19/2009, 07/22/2009, 07/23/2009… more View All Dates

none – none

Playing at the IMAX.  Please call for show times.