WESTERN NEW YORK

from CNY Summer Guide 2023: The Best of Upstate New York

by Summer Guide — The Best of Upstate New York

Herkimer County. . . from the Mohawk Valley to the Adirondacks

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Weedsport. Faded Vinyl. Faded Vinyl plays music from five decades, and genres, including classic rock, disco and country. Faded Vinyl is comprised of veteran musicians from many successful Central New York bands (The Custom Taylor Band, Red Spider, Critics and the Primetime Horns, Unsung Heroes, Wits End, and DelSexton). 1–3 p.m. Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Company, 8931 N. Seneca St. www. facebook.com/events/940103536990165.

SEPT. 25 includes hands-on craft experiences, demonstrations, and the first-ever tent sale with thousands of discounted MacKenzie-Child items. Food trucks will be available. Bring your own shopping bags. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 3260 State Route 90. www.mackenzie-childs.com. 315-364-7127. artisancraftfestival@mackenzie-childs.com.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

Onondaga County. Syracuse International Film Festival. See Sept. 28.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

October

MONDAYS

Syracuse. Monday Night Salsa at Epicuse. One hour Latin dance lesson, followed by an hour’s practice and then an hour informal Latin dance social. Different instructors every two weeks. 6–9 p.m. Free. 330 South Salina St. www.epicuse.net. 315-572-6231. RitmoFlow315@gmail.com.

THURSDAYS

SEPT. 28

Onondaga County. Syracuse International Film Festival. The 20th anniversary, 6-day event includes film screenings, guest appearances by Alec Baldwin, Rob Schwartz, and Annie Delano, and the announcement of the high school film contest winner. This event will be held at various locations throughout Onondaga County. Check the website for locations and schedule. https://syracusefilmfest.com. michelle@syrfilm.com.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

SEPT. 29

Aurora. MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Crafts Festival. Held at the company headquarters, this outdoor, juried festival will draw 150+ artisans and highlight handmade creations to customers and fans of MacKenzie-Childs. The weekend also

SEPT. 30

Aurora. MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Crafts Festival. See Sept. 29. Onondaga County. Syracuse International Film Festival. See Sept. 28. Skaneateles. Fall Fest. Live music, activities from the library, face painting by the Skaneateles Early Childhood Center and more. 12–2 p.m. Free. The Skaneateles Gazebo/Clift Park, 14 W. Genesee St. Weedsport. Mood Swing. Playing at Riverforest Park Campground/Mance’s Landing, Mood Swing has been ranked in the top 8 to 16 most popular bands in Central NY since 2014 by the voting for the SAMMY’s People’s Choice Award. The band plays a variety of rock, jazz, country, blues, and funk. 9 p.m. Free. River Forest Park Campground, 9439 Riverforest Road. www. riverforestpark.com.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

Cazenovia. Live Music in the Taproom. Check the website for the schedule. 6–8 p.m. Free. Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., 33 Rippleton Road. www.meierscreekbrewing.com.

OCT. 1

Auburn. “A Chorus Line.” This musical examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the chorus line of a new Broadway musical. Set in the 1970’s and based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, as told to fellow dancer and director/choreographer Michael Bennett, “A Chorus Line” strips away the anonymity of the chorus to reveal fascinating and dimensional artists. A Chorus Line is both timeless and refreshingly honest. Rated PG-13. Varying times; check the website. $72+. The Rev Theatre Company, The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Road. https:// therevtheatre.com.

Aurora. MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Crafts Festival. See Sept. 29.

Enchanted Mountains of Western New York!

Relax in the wilderness at Allegany State Park, the largest state park in New York State.

Camp or boat at Onoville Marina Park, NYS’s largest inland marina.

Take photos and touch sculptures at Griffis Sculpture Park, one of the largest sculpture parks in the world.

Hike amongst the world’s largest outcropping of quartz conglomerate in the world at Rock City Park.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

Williamstown. Thornwood Motocross. UpState Motocross. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30. 1108 Stone Hill Road. 315-420-9613 www.thornwoodmx.com.

OCT. 2

Auburn. “A Chorus Line.” See Oct. 1.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

OCT. 3 ings/Oktoberfest.

Auburn. “A Chorus Line.” See Oct. 1.

Syracuse. Downtown Syracuse Foundation - Downtown Farmers Market Lunchtime Live! Music Series. A free music performance from a unique artist each week. Performers TBA. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Clinton Square, West Genesee & South Clinton St.

OCT. 5

Clayton. Clayton Farmer’s Market. Peruse local seasonal goods, crafts, prepared food and other vendors’ wares. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mary Street at the Village Park Circle. 1000islands-clayton. com/thousand-islands-events-1000-islands/ farmers-market. www.facebook.com/Claytonnyfarmersmarket. 315-686-3771. info@1000islands-clayton.com. 315-686-3771. mike@1000islands-clayton.com. Onondaga County. Syracuse International Film Festival. See Sept. 28.

Syracuse. “How to Dance in Ohio.” See Sept. 21.

OCT. 6

Onondaga County. Syracuse International Film Festival. See Sept. 28.

LaFayette. LaFayette Apple Fest. The 50th event includes a midway, live entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, pie baking contest, 10K run, agricultural vendors, arts and crafts vendors, food, and (at 7 a.m.) apple pancake breakfast. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5330 Rowland Road. wwlafayetteapplefest.org 315-677-3498.

Liverpool. Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk. Thousands of supporters donate and walk to support pancreatic cancer research through the Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Research. Starts at 8:30 a.m.; walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park, 3832 Long Branch Road Liverpool. 866-789-1000. contactus@lustgarten.org.

OCT. 7

Alexandria Bay. Mini-Oktoberfest. Traditional German food and beers, pumpkin activities, vendors, live music from Josh Breen, and popcorn bar. 2–9 p.m. Free. The Pavilion at Swan Bay Resort, 43615 NY Rte. 12. swanbayresort.com/happen-

Liverpool. Out of the Darkness Walk. The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. Check-in 9 a.m.; walk starts at 11 p.m. Free to participate. Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, 3813 Long Branch Road. supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=9109. 315-569-2185.

Editor & Publisher: Wagner Dotto • editor@cnysummer.com