Experience Oswego County’s bountiful arts community year round! Consider new ideas in one of our galleries and embrace the beauty of poetry and the writing arts. Take in a performance by a touring company or one of our community theatre groups. Enjoy chamber music in historic Sheldon Hall, big band music in scenic Breitbeck Park or a variety of music in community parks and farmer’s markets throughout the county. Cruise around the county to discover our vast and colorful murals.
Free summer concert in Oswego, NY
Art Galleries
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ARTSwego serves as a catalyst for high quality arts programs that enhance the cultural environment of the college and augment academic offerings.
It seeks to introduce students to arts forms and performances different from those offered by the mass market. ARTSwego also serves as a bridge between the campus and community.
It supports the development of collaborative and interdisciplinary programs that serve to foster patterns of life-long learning and promote cross-cultural understanding.
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This impressive wall mural depicting America’s War of Independence is on permanent display in Mexico Academy and Central School on state Route 104 in the village of Mexico. The historic woodblock mural was made in France and is one of only two in existence. The other is on display in the White House in Washington, DC. It is open to the public from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays) for viewing. Free admission.
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Located on the lower level of the library, in the hallway outside the community room. Collections change monthly.
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Riverside Artisans offers a wide range of professional fine art and crafts, all created by talented artists who live in and around Oswego. As an art cooperative, our shop provides a greatly needed venue for works of art, as well as an opportunity for shoppers to meet the 
artists who create them.
From original paintings and handcrafted wood work, to fused glass and hand-made jewelry, Riverside Artisans is the premier destination to look for that unique gift for yourself or for special someone.
Riverside Artisans has its roots in the Lakeside Artisans, which formerly occupied this shop. Lakeside Artisans won Oswego County’s Business Plan Competition, The Next Great Idea, award in 2010. This enabled local artist entrepreneurs to start the cooperative that has since grown into Riverside Artisans. Retirement of two of the cooperative’s founding members in 2016 lead to the change in name.
More than 20 members now contribute diverse works of art and original hand-made crafts, providing a unique shopping experience. Riverside Artisans is proud to be part of the resurgence of energetic and vital downtown Oswego.
We encourage leisurely browsing throughout the store. Enjoy the art and meet the artists. The quality, selection and affordability of the original art is produced by our own neighbors, is astonishing.
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Art Gallery, Classes, Exhibitions
Gallery Hours:
Tues -Fri: Noon – 4pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Free Thursday Night Drawing Class
Join us at the Fine Arts Center every Thursday evening, 6 – 8, for our free drawing class taught by Patricia A. Tanner. Artists of all ages are welcome and all materials are provided. This event is made possible by a generous donation from Drs. Patricia and Jay Chapman.
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Art Gallery, Gift Shop
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Tyler Art Gallery presents a multitude of exhibitions in two gallery spaces, including outstanding traveling exhibitions, locally produced loan exhibitions and the best work of the students and faculty. Exhibitions are usually interdisciplinary in nature so that the gallery’s programs will be of relevance to a wide range of campus interests, as well as that of the public at large.
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Every FRIDAY July 7 – Aug 25 A variety of Music 6-8 pm Local Restaurant – Dinner & Pie served dockside 4:30- 7:30 pm, sponsored by the Village of Phoenix.
Every MONDAY July 10 – Aug 28 Music in the Park 6-8 pm, sponsored by the Town of Schroeppel.
2018 Concert Schedule
| 19-Jun-17 | Music 4-10 pm – Stone River Band |
| 23-Jun-17 | Food & Music at Bridge House – Nite Life and FIREWORKS at Dusk |
| 7-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Nelson Brothers |
| 10-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon |
| 14-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Hendry |
| 17-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Joe Whiting Band |
| 21-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Two Feet Short |
| 24-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Phoenix Community Concert Band (Rain location at JCB High School) |
| 28-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – The Other Guise |
| 31-Jul-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Moss Back Mule Band |
| 4-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Vote for Pete |
| 7-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Tom Gilbo & the Blue Suedes |
| 11-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Flat Face & the Shempdells |
| 14-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Dan Elliot & the Monterays |
| 18-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Ronda Helene |
| 21-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – The Fab Cats |
| 25-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – Nite Life |
| 28-Aug-17 | Music in the Park 6-8 pm – American Eagle Band |
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ARTSwego serves as a catalyst for high quality arts programs that enhance the cultural environment of the college and augment academic offerings.
It seeks to introduce students to arts forms and performances different from those offered by the mass market. ARTSwego also serves as a bridge between the campus and community.
It supports the development of collaborative and interdisciplinary programs that serve to foster patterns of life-long learning and promote cross-cultural understanding.
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2018
Bullhead Point Pavilion
Concerts Begin at 7:00 PM
Community Band Thursday Night Concerts
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6/28 – Fulton Community Band
7/12 – Fulton Community Band
7/26 – Fulton Community Band
8/2 – Fulton Community Band
8/16 – Fulton Community Band
8/30 – Fulton Community Band
Canal Landing Gazebo
Concerts Begin at 6:30 PM
Friday Night Concerts
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6/29 – Streamline
7/6 – Sounds of Brass
7/13 – Mark Wahl
7/20 – Drew Freck
7/27 – Dixieland Band
8/3 – Alan Howe
8/17 – Dixieland Band
8/24/ – Streamline
8/25 – Dixieland Band
2018 Jazz Fest Weekend
August 9th and 12th
More Information to Come
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Gina Marie Music Studio offers private music lessons, instrument workshops, mini-concerts, a music library, and more. Come visit us and bring music back into your life!
Lesson Information:
Lessons are taught in 7 week sessions. Cost for each session is on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale: Individual lessons (30 min./week) is $90-$140. For a double lesson (1 hour/week) it is $155 – $220.
A deposit of $50 is required to reserve a spot. The rest of the payment for the session is due at the first lesson. Once you are in the rotation of lessons I will not need a deposit, you will just pay for the session at the first lesson of each session and your day/time will be held for you unless you do not wish to continue.
I will do make up lessons if I have 48 hrs. of notice that you are unable to make a lesson. I will also do a make up lesson if I have to cancel for any reason.
I teach Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Oswego, NY at the Studio and on Thursdays and Sundays at the Wooden-Apple Farmstead in Palermo, NY
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Harborfest is an annual 4-day admission-free non-profit music and arts festival held every year on the last full weekend of July in Oswego, New York, along the shores of southeastern Lake Ontario.
Harborfest has seen its share of who’s who in musical entertainment over the years, from Kenny Chesney to Kansas to the Little River Band.
The centerpiece of the festival is the Saturday night Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular produced by Fireworks by Grucci that light up the skies over the Oswego Harbor. However, Harborfest is much more than just music and fireworks.
The festival also features the Novelis Family Park with entertainment and programming for children of all ages, including the annual Children’s Musical. In addition, Harborfest features the popular Arts and Crafts venue along the Oswego River and the Jazz & Blues Stage at East Park.
Thanks to the support of members and sponsors, Harborfest continues to be an admission-free event. 
The event annually brings in thousands of visitors to the Oswego area and the economic impact of the festival on the local economy is tremendous. Nearly 450 volunteers are needed to carry out Harborfest, along with the planning and organization of a board of directors and various Harborfest committees.
Harborfest has been named to the American Bus Association’s List of Top 100 events five times, was voted Central New York’s favorite festival and the Saturday Fireworks .
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Chamber Music Concert Series
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McCrobie Building
Variety Music Concert Series
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2018 Oswego Summer Concert Series Schedule
Thursday, July 5th – Ruby Shooz
Thursday, July 12th – Off the Reservation
Thursday, July 19th – Bad Mama’s Blues Band
Sunday, July 22nd – Symphoria! (at Fort Ontario)
Thursday, August 2nd – The Billionaires
Thursday, August 9th – Prime Time Horns
Thursday, August 16th – Country Swagg
Thursday, August 23rd – Fever
Thursday, August 30th – Under the Gun
Concertgoers are allowed to bring chairs and coolers to Veteran’s Stage Park. The Oswego Summer Concert Series is a free event funded, managed and promoted by the City of Oswego. For additional information please contact the City of Oswego Economic Development office at 315-343-3795.
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As in previous years, there will be a total of eight performances. Five concerts will feature the Oswego City Band under the direction of Trevor Jorgensen and three concerts will feature the Oswego City Jazz Band led by Stan Gosek. Please note that concerts will begin at 7:30 in June and July and they will begin at 7:00 in August. This allows the audience to enjoy the spectacular Oswego sunsets each and every week of the concert Series.
The complete schedule for the 2018 Oswego Summer Concert Series is as follows:
June 27 – Concert Band 7:30 PM
July 4 – Concert Band 7:30 PM
July 11 – Jazz Band 7:30 PM
July 18 – Concert Band 7:30 PM
July 25 – No Concert
August 1 – Jazz Band 7:00 PM
August 8 – Concert Band 7:00 PM
August 15 – Concert Band 7:00 PM
August 22 – Jazz Band 7:00 PM
These concerts are provided free to the public by The City of Oswego, The Musicians Union of Oswego County, and The Oswego County Musicians Cooperative. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs or relax in your car as you enjoy the music. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the pavilion at Breitbeck Park.
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Local farm produce, preserves, regional crafts, and miscellaneous sales. Fridays – June through September. Entertainers provide music in the park. South Park, N. Jefferson St. at Lake St. in the Village of Pulaski. 315-298-6407.
2018 Entertainment Schedule
June 22 – Ritter & Ruddy
June 29 – Pulaski Marching Band
July 13 – Lisa Lee
July 20 – Lee Martin & the House Rockers
July 27 – Sara Parker Ada
Aug 3 – Dam Dog
Aug 10 – Midnite Mike
Aug 17 – Rod Richmond
Aug 24 – Dan the Band
Aug 31 – Zebra Musselz
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SUNY Oswego
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Dance Classes & Studios
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ARTSwego serves as a catalyst for high quality arts programs that enhance the cultural environment of the college and augment academic offerings.
It seeks to introduce students to arts forms and performances different from those offered by the mass market. ARTSwego also serves as a bridge between the campus and community.
It supports the development of collaborative and interdisciplinary programs that serve to foster patterns of life-long learning and promote cross-cultural understanding.
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Community Organization
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Gina Marie Music Studio offers private music lessons, instrument workshops, mini-concerts, a music library, and more. Come visit us and bring music back into your life!
Lesson Information:
Lessons are taught in 7 week sessions. Cost for each session is on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale: Individual lessons (30 min./week) is $90-$140. For a double lesson (1 hour/week) it is $155 – $220.
A deposit of $50 is required to reserve a spot. The rest of the payment for the session is due at the first lesson. Once you are in the rotation of lessons I will not need a deposit, you will just pay for the session at the first lesson of each session and your day/time will be held for you unless you do not wish to continue.
I will do make up lessons if I have 48 hrs. of notice that you are unable to make a lesson. I will also do a make up lesson if I have to cancel for any reason.
I teach Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Oswego, NY at the Studio and on Thursdays and Sundays at the Wooden-Apple Farmstead in Palermo, NY
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Dance Studio and Classes
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Dance Studio and Classes
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Dance Studio and Classes
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Oswego YMCA
249 West First Street
Oswego, NY
Phone: 315-343-1981
Fax: 315-343-3750
info@oswegoymca.com
Visit our website
Community Organization
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Dance Studio and Classes
Dinner Theaters
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We endeavor to provide a marriage of the best local talent with the best local cuisine at the best local venues in Oswego and its surrounding areas; giving our distinguished guests a multi-media, interactive dinner theater experience.
Organizations
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Community Arts Organization
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ARTSwego serves as a catalyst for high quality arts programs that enhance the cultural environment of the college and augment academic offerings.
It seeks to introduce students to arts forms and performances different from those offered by the mass market. ARTSwego also serves as a bridge between the campus and community.
It supports the development of collaborative and interdisciplinary programs that serve to foster patterns of life-long learning and promote cross-cultural understanding.
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We’re here to enhance the cultural life of the community and provide opportunities for all members of the community – all arts – all ages! We strive to offer training and educational opportunities in skills and technique. We present programming in visual, literary, culinary, and performing arts.
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Fulton Block Builders is a program that builds neighborhood pride and helps homeowners and property owners recover part of the cost of
their property improvements.
We’re working with the Fulton Community Development Agency, local leaders and businesses to make this a reality.
We plan to start the first improvement projects in early 2017.
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Harborfest is an annual 4-day admission-free non-profit music and arts festival held every year on the last full weekend of July in Oswego, New York, along the shores of southeastern Lake Ontario.
Harborfest has seen its share of who’s who in musical entertainment over the years, from Kenny Chesney to Kansas to the Little River Band.
The centerpiece of the festival is the Saturday night Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular produced by Fireworks by Grucci that light up the skies over the Oswego Harbor. However, Harborfest is much more than just music and fireworks.
The festival also features the Novelis Family Park with entertainment and programming for children of all ages, including the annual Children’s Musical. In addition, Harborfest features the popular Arts and Crafts venue along the Oswego River and the Jazz & Blues Stage at East Park.
Thanks to the support of members and sponsors, Harborfest continues to be an admission-free event. The event annually brings in thousands of visitors to the Oswego area and the economic impact of the festival on the local economy is tremendous. Nearly 450 volunteers are needed to carry out Harborfest, along with the planning and organization of a board of directors and various Harborfest committees.
Harborfest has been named to the American Bus Association’s List of Top 100 events five times, was voted Central New York’s favorite festival and the Saturday Fireworks .
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Mystic Music Entertainment specializes in FUN!!!!
- A DJ service that has a proven reputation for quality shows.
- Video editing for sports, musical, or any other video needs.
- Professional photos without the professional price.
- Karaoke service, allowing you to be the star.
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- Customize the strips, text and colors.
- Add special items to make it your very own.
- We Travel!!!!!
- We have a LARGE selection of props and costumes.
- Options – Albums, CDs, Video Creations, Unlimited Strips
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McCrobie Building
Variety Music Concert Series
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Opera Company
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Bringing you stellar community theater since 1938!
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Theaters & Performance Halls
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We’re here to enhance the cultural life of the community and provide opportunities for all members of the community – all arts – all ages! We strive to offer training and educational opportunities in skills and technique. We present programming in visual, literary, culinary, and performing arts.
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Gina Marie Music Studio offers private music lessons, instrument workshops, mini-concerts, a music library, and more. Come visit us and bring music back into your life!
Lesson Information:
Lessons are taught in 7 week sessions. Cost for each session is on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale: Individual lessons (30 min./week) is $90-$140. For a double lesson (1 hour/week) it is $155 – $220.
A deposit of $50 is required to reserve a spot. The rest of the payment for the session is due at the first lesson. Once you are in the rotation of lessons I will not need a deposit, you will just pay for the session at the first lesson of each session and your day/time will be held for you unless you do not wish to continue.
I will do make up lessons if I have 48 hrs. of notice that you are unable to make a lesson. I will also do a make up lesson if I have to cancel for any reason.
I teach Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Oswego, NY at the Studio and on Thursdays and Sundays at the Wooden-Apple Farmstead in Palermo, NY
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The Kallet Theater a state-of-the-art multi-purpose event venue with an historic background, dating back to the 1800s. Though the property has changed hands many times and risen from the ashes of several fires that could have spelled the end of Pulaski’s theater.
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The Campus Center was completed in 2007 at a cost of $58 million. 
The composite 341,000-square-foot facility encompasses both new construction and two previously existing buildings, the former Swetman and Poucher halls. The complex includes a convocation hall and arena, the 
College Store, an activity and food court, offices of Student Affairs staff and student government and affiliated organizations, and offices and classrooms for the college’s humanities disciplines and Office of Learning Services.
The arena is a 2,500-seat venue for Oswego’s Division III ice hockey programs as well as community hockey events, college club hockey teams and the Ice Effects figure skating team. As a convocation hall, the same space accommodates more than 3,000 people for commencement and other formal academic ceremonies as well as concerts, lectures and fairs.
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Opera Company
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Bringing you stellar community theater since 1938!
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Waterman Theater at SUNY Oswego
Tyler Hall
