Community Calendar

March is National Women's History Month!

Stop into the NOPL North Syracuse Community Room during regular library hours (Monday through Saturday) all month long and take a walk through the story of women whose lives were impacted by the Erie Canal, whether they worked on it, traveled on it, or had their political awakenings as a result of it. This exhibit is based upon the vast collection of images owned by the Erie Canal Museum, as well as Canal writings.

Cazenovia Artisans presents local art teacher's artwork in an exhibition for the month of March. An opening reception for the artists and guests will be offered on Saturday, March 7, 2-4 PM. and is open to the public.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, DisrUpstate will host DisruptHER Commons, a one-day leadership experience designed as a modern village square for women leaders across Central New York.

Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McCarthy Mercantile, the event is structured as a community-centered environment where women can gather to learn, connect, and access practical support. The Commons is built around five core pillars: Health, Style, Work, Wallet, and Brand.

The open-flow event allows participants to explore vendor experiences, attend workshops, and engage in conversation with fellow leaders. "It’s not about performative networking," said Lindsay Mastrogiovanni, founder of DisrUpstate. "We created a space where women can learn something useful, have meaningful conversations, and leave with real support."

Event Highlights:

• Featured Sessions: Expert insights from local leaders including Emily Gozy (Health), Elizabeth Gullotto (Style), Lindsay Mastrogiovanni (Work), Katie Schmid (Wallet), and Sarah Fredenburg (Brand).
• Curated Market: More than 20 vendors offering services and hands-on professional experiences.
• Community Impact: A portion of proceeds benefits People on Purpose Inc. (POPI), a nonprofit providing HR and workforce development to community-based organizations.
• Future Opportunities: Attendees will receive exclusive announcements regarding the DisrUpstate Leadership Summit, held June 12–14, 2026, in the Adirondacks.

Ticket Information:

• General Admission: $55 (includes lunch, refreshments, and all workshops).
• Supporter Ticket: $100 (includes an additional donation to POPI and event recognition).

Tickets are available at disrupstate.com.

Join us for a joyful family literacy experience for children from birth to age 7 and the adults who love them!

Stories, Songs, and Sounds! is a free, family-centered literacy experience where parents and children ages 7 and under engage in interactive reading, music, and language activities while joining a collective community read-aloud celebrating early literacy.

✨ Make Syracuse history with us!
At 12:30 PM, caregivers and children will come together for the largest collective read-aloud in Syracuse. Bring a child, grab a book, and be part of this powerful community moment celebrating reading and togetherness.

📅 March 21
⏰ Starts at 11:00 AM | Collective Read Aloud at 12:30 PM
📍 101 East Ave, Syracuse, NY 13224

📖 Interactive storytime
🎵 Songs & rhymes
📚 Free books
📬 Sign up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
🍎 Light refreshments

💙 FREE & open to the community — all families welcome!

The Kirkland Art Center presents "Broken," a rare juried exhibition opening Saturday, March 21. Featuring work from over two dozen, largely regional artists, the show offers a nuanced look at the concept of brokenness from multiple perspectives.

The exhibition, juried by Mary Murray, curator of contemporary art at Munson, utilizes a wide range of media—including painting, photography, and sculpture—to explore how brokenness manifests emotionally, physically, socially, and systemically. While the pieces examine damage and loss, they also highlight themes of revelation, transformation, and resilience.

Event Details

• Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Exhibition Dates: March 21 – April 25, 2026
• Location: Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 East Park Row, Clinton, NY
• Admission: Free and open to the public

This class will be an introduction to hand sewing (a necessary skill!) and basic sewing machine skills. Students will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine while designing and sewing projects. Pillow cases and stuffies will start us off, and we will wrap up with journal covers with a few surprises along the way.

March is National Women's History Month!

Stop into the NOPL North Syracuse Community Room during regular library hours (Monday through Saturday) all month long and take a walk through the story of women whose lives were impacted by the Erie Canal, whether they worked on it, traveled on it, or had their political awakenings as a result of it. This exhibit is based upon the vast collection of images owned by the Erie Canal Museum, as well as Canal writings.

Cazenovia Artisans presents local art teacher's artwork in an exhibition for the month of March. An opening reception for the artists and guests will be offered on Saturday, March 7, 2-4 PM. and is open to the public.

The Kirkland Art Center presents "Broken," a rare juried exhibition opening Saturday, March 21. Featuring work from over two dozen, largely regional artists, the show offers a nuanced look at the concept of brokenness from multiple perspectives.

The exhibition, juried by Mary Murray, curator of contemporary art at Munson, utilizes a wide range of media—including painting, photography, and sculpture—to explore how brokenness manifests emotionally, physically, socially, and systemically. While the pieces examine damage and loss, they also highlight themes of revelation, transformation, and resilience.

Event Details

• Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Exhibition Dates: March 21 – April 25, 2026
• Location: Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 East Park Row, Clinton, NY
• Admission: Free and open to the public