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Friday, June 6, 2008

Bank of America Taste of Syracuse presented by P&C;

06/06/2008, 06/07/2008

11am – 11pm

free

Two days of local food, live music, vendors and fun.  Entertainment includes three stages of live music including the Marshall Tucker Band and Molly Hatchet live on Saturday night.  This is the biggest festival in downtown Syracuse and is great fun for the whole family!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Bank of America Taste of Syracuse presented by P&C;

06/06/2008, 06/07/2008

11am – 11pm

free

Two days of local food, live music, vendors and fun.  Entertainment includes three stages of live music including the Marshall Tucker Band and Molly Hatchet live on Saturday night.  This is the biggest festival in downtown Syracuse and is great fun for the whole family!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Juneteenth Festival

06/14/2008

12 noon – 10pm

free

premier African American celebration for Syracuse & Central New York, encouraging acceptance of diversity. Freedom Parade. Main Stage & Jubilee Stage entertainment features local and natinal musical acts. Harambe Activity Tents, cultural foods.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

9th Annual Jewish Music & Cultural Festival

06/15/2008

11am – 6pm

free

Celebrating Isreal at 60. Special ceremony at 11am with area rabbis, cantors, choir, and dignitaries. Features Jewish, Yiddish, and Isreali music, including Simply Tsfat and Hananel Edri. Jewish and Isreali food, arts & crafts, vendors, a Children's Activities Tent, Jewish community organizations and synagogues.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Polish Festival

06/20/2008

4pm – 10pm

free

Features a variety of Polish music, the debut of Miss Polonia 2008, ethnic dancers, crafters, drinks, pastries, kielbasa, and pierogis.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Polish Festival

06/21/2008

12 noon – 10 pm

free

Features a variety of Polish music, the debut of Miss Polonia 2008, ethnic dancers, crafters, drinks, pastries, kielbasa, and pierogis.

Friday, July 11, 2008

6th Annual Empire State Brewing & Music Festival

07/11/2008

5:00 – 10:00

Featuring over 300 styles of beers, wines, hand-crafted sodas, champagne, malted beverages, a premium Belgian beer tent, and, new this year, a Cask Conditioned Ale Tent.  Area restaurants will offer neo-traditional festival foods for purchase.  There will be 2 stages of live music.  Designated driver's service will be available.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

NY State Blues Festival

07/12/2008

12:30 – none

Free

Showcasing a collection of regional and national artists during the two-day festival.

July 12

Budweiser Main Stage

1:30pm Toni Lyn Washington

4:00pm John Nemeth

6:30pm Nappy Brown Orchestra

9:30pm Fabulous Thunderbirds

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Stage

12:30pm Ron Spencer Band

3:00pm Jeremy Wallace

5:30pm Los Blancos

8:00pm Syracuse All-Stars

Hanover Square

6:30pm Double Barrel Blues Band

8:30pm Morris & the Hepcats

Sunday, July 13, 2008

NY State Blues Festival

07/13/2008

12:30 – none

Free

Showcasing a collection of regional and national artists during the two-day festival.

July 13

Budweiser Main Stage

1:30pm The Organiks

4:30pm Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets with James Harman

7:00pm Rebirth Brass Band

9:30pm Jimmie Vaughan with Lou Ann Barton

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Stage

12:30pm Erin Harpe

3:00pm Bernie Clarke & the Rhythm Sharks

5:30pm Dr. Kildean & the Interns of Soul

8:00pm Syracuse All-Stars

Hanover Square

6:00pm Fabulous Ripcords

8:00pm The Delinquents

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Jazz in the Square

07/24/2008

5:00pm – none

Free

Part of Fly Syracuse ARTSWEEK

Thursday, July 24th

Clinton Square Main Stage

8:00-10:00pm Syracuse Symphony Orchestra with Nancy Kelly and Ronnie Leigh

2nd Stage

5:00pm Seaflight

10:00pm Seaflight

Friday, July 25, 2008

Jazz in the Square

07/25/2008

5:00pm – none

Free

Part of Fly Syracuse ARTSWEEK

 

Friday, July 25th

National Grid Main Stage - Clinton Square

6:30pm Blues Brother "Bones" Malone and His Briefcase Full of Blues

8:15pm CNY Jazz Orchestra - "Then, Now & Again"

10:00pm Latin Jazz All Stars featuring Arturo O'Farrill and Claudio Roditi - "Tribute to Hilton Ruiz and Mario Rivera"

2nd Stage

5:00pm State Street Band

7:30pm The Element

9:15pm The Element

Hanover Square Stage

5:00pm Funk Gotham

7:30pm Turnip Stampede

9:15pm Sophistafunk

Jazz Central 441 E. Washington St.

11:30pm Late Night Jam Session

Ohm Lounge

11pm-2am Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra

Hollerback/40 Below Club Crawl in Hanover Square

11pm-2am Coffee Pavilion- Funk Gotham

                 Bull and Bear Pub- Turnip Stampede

                 Manhattan's- Sophistafunk

                 * Cover charges: Limited tickets available at hollerbackproductions.com

Strolling Musicians

All day along the Montgomery Street "ArtsWeek" Corridor

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Jazz in the Square

07/26/2008

12:00pm – none

Free

Part of Fly Syracuse ARTSWEEK

Saturday, July 26th

National Grid Main Stage - Clinton Square

Scholastic Festival With Guest Clinician

12:00pm Stan Colella Parks & Rec All-Star Big Band

1:00pm Fayetteville-Manlius Combo

2:00pm Rome YMCA Center for the Creative Arts Band

3:00pm Liverpool Combo

National Grid Main Stage - Clinton Square

6:30pm Noah Kellman's National Youth Jazz Sextet

8:15pm Pamela Williams: The "Saxtress"

10:00pm The Curtis Fuller Super Band featuring Randy Brecker and James Marsalis

2nd Stage

5:00pm The Fabulous Ripchords

7:30pm Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra

9:15pm Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra

Hanover Square Stage

5:00pm Jeff Bujak

7:30pm Dark Hollow

9:15pm On the Sly

Jazz Central 441 East Washington Street

11:30pm Late Night Jam Session

Hollerback/40 Below Club Crawl in Hanover Square

11:00pm-2:00am Quigleys - On the Sly

                           Bull and Bear Pub - Dark Hollow

                           Manhattan's - Jeff Bujak

                           * Cover charges: Limited tickets available at hollerbackproductions.com

Strolling Musicians

All Day along the Montgomery Street "ArtsWeek" Corridor

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Latin American Festival

08/16/2008, 08/17/2008

none – none

Free

Experience the rhythms of Latin American and Caribbean in Clinton Square. Information at Spanish Action League

  • Venue: Clinton Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:475-6153
  • Email:
Sunday, August 17, 2008

Latin American Festival

08/16/2008, 08/17/2008

none – none

Free

Experience the rhythms of Latin American and Caribbean in Clinton Square. Information at Spanish Action League

  • Venue: Clinton Square
  • Website:
  • Phone:475-6153
  • Email:
Friday, September 5, 2008

Syracuse Irish Festival

09/05/2008, 09/06/2008

none – none

Free

Truly a taste of Ireland featuring music, dance, song, genealogy, culutre, children's activities and much more!

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Syracuse Irish Festival

09/05/2008, 09/06/2008

none – none

Free

Truly a taste of Ireland featuring music, dance, song, genealogy, culutre, children's activities and much more!

Friday, September 19, 2008

The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest

09/19/2008

none – none

Free

The 48th year of Central New York’s biggest tent party!  The best of German food, entertainment and Old World Gemülichkeit! 

Noon-2pm                  Liverpool Community Band

2pm-4pm                   Enzian Bavarian Trio

4pm-6pm                   Band: Die Lustigen Almdudler from Rochester

6pm-6:30pm              Opening Ceremonies & Alphorn Playing Contest with Our Local Dignitaries

6:30pm-8pm              Band: Die Lustigen Almdudler

                                    Enzian Bavarian Dancers

8pm-9:30pm              Band: Frostbit Blue

9:35pm-11pm            Band: Whiskey Mae

Saturday, September 20, 2008

The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest

09/20/2008

none – none

Free

The 48th year of Central NY's biggest tent party. The best of German food, entertainment and Old World Gemulichkeit.

 

Sunday, September 21, 2008

The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest

09/21/2008

none – none

Free

The 48th year of Central New York’s biggest tent party!  The best of German food, entertainment and Old World Gemülichkeit!

Sunday is Family Day!

Noon-2pm                  Liverpool Community Band

                                    Syracuse Liederverein Mixed Chorus

2pm-3pm                   Enzian Bavarian Band

3pm-3:30pm              Liverpool Community Chorus & Mixed Chorus

3:30pm-6pm              Enzian Bavarian Band & Dancers

                                    Talent Contest: Schuhplattling, Yodeling, & Alphorn Playing

6pm                            Raffle Drawing & Closing Ceremonies