Community Calendar

Show Statement:
"Like many artists who have come to New Mexico, I was immediately drawn to the distinctive Southwestern light. The beauty of the natural environment is evident to most people; however, my interest was to explore the more banal peripheral landscapes that often go unnoticed by the casual observer. I began by photographing color fields and geometric shapes. I was interested in the way light and shadow could spark complex narratives, and I quickly became aware that these isolated moments in the suburban landscape were rich with metaphor. Closed and open doors, empty parking lots and forgotten swimming pools drew me to a scene; yet it was my reactions to these objects and spaces that elicited interpretation and projection.

"As a psychotherapist, I learned the art of asking the question – in many ways, these photographs are an extension of that work. The symbols and spaces in my images are an invitation to explore a rich world that is concealed from consciousness. And the scenes are an enticement to contemplate narratives that have no remarkable life or history yet tap into something deeply familiar to our experience; often disturbing, sometimes amusing…unquestionably present."

Trinity United Methodist Church Nu 2 U and Bake Sale is planned for September 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a wide variety of items for sale; something for everyone, including delicious homemade baked goods. The Clothing Bag Sale (half-price sale on most other items) starts at 9 a.m. on September 20.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Human Concerns Food Pantry.

Anyone wishing to donate may bring the items to the church beginning September 8 until September 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, or call the church for arrangements on a different day or time. Please use the East Utica entrance as the sale is downstairs.

Thousands of hard cover books, paperbacks, CD's, DVD's. audio books. and many other bargains!

There will be a $10 fee for early admission on Sept. 16 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.!

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

September 1-30, 2025 Cazenovia Artisans 39 Albany Street
Cazenovia Artist Reception: September 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Aquatint is a printmaking technique that produces tonal effects by using acid to etch into the printing plate, creating sunken areas that hold the ink.

“Sometimes new art forms fall right into your lap. I learned intaglio techniques, including etching and aquatinting, while working at Hamilton College. Hired as an assistant in the printmaking studio, I soon realized what a fun challenge it would be to delve into this somewhat antiquated artform, mixing science with art. Over the next four years, I invested in my own printmaking studio - learning with each accident, mistake and oops. The thrill of etching is pulling the first print to see if all those layers, lines and tones come together at long last.”

Schweinfurth Art Center is holding its fifth Member Show this fall, which features 127 works by talented artists who are members of the art center. The exhibition includes oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, photography, ceramics, sculptures, fiber art, and more.

The Ontario Orchards Fall Jamboree is a festival that celebrates the change of the seasons with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family! We started this event over 24 years ago to share a bit of the farm life with our community and celebrate the harvest. The Fall Jamboree always takes place the third weekend in September. We offer free parking and admission with handicapped-accessible parking near the field. The event takes place rain or shine 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are loads of activities for the kids, some free and some with fees. You can walk through the corn maze, pick your own apples and pumpkins, make and take scarecrows, and decorate pumpkins. Great food and free entertainment from local bands throughout the weekend. There are wagon rides, pony rides and bouncy houses, wine slushies, and don’t forget apple pie and fritters! G & G Animals joins us each year with exotic animals and educational demos where children can meet the animals up close! We have a great variety of arts & crafts from local vendors for a unique shopping experience! Join us for a weekend of family fun!

This program will take its audience on a journey through the sonic legacies of Black freedom movements. Drs. Ambre Dromgoole (Cornell University) and Khyle Wooten (Ithaca College) will contribute their performative and scholarly expertise to analyzing and showcasing the sonic, cultural, and political significance of Black music genres from folk and concertized spirituals to blues, gospel, and jazz. The Music of Freedom is a voyage through the artistic legacy of the Black liberatory tradition.

Set in the layered world of Najee Dorsey’s Poor People’s Campaign is a powerful collection of work grounded in the environmental struggles of today’s impoverished communities. Blending Southern nostalgia with digitally collaged speculative futures, Dorsey’s work unveils a future shaped by environmental racism, industrial pollution, and the resilience of those who endure these atrocities. This exhibition challenges viewers to confront what’s hidden in plain sight—smokestacks on the horizon, decaying landscapes, and children at play in dystopian backdrops, unaware, just going about their lives.

Each candid portrayal of a child, each scar of environmental injustice plaguing the earth, is a symbol of ongoing corporate greed, and a masterful fusion of futures transforming the landscape into an intimate battleground. Through these works, Dorsey challenges us to consider the true cost of progress and unchecked power.