Season Tickets

Anderson Center for Performing Arts

This performance space at the Osterhout
Concert Theater, on the Binghamton University campus, 4400 Vestal
Parkway E., Binghamton, draws some of the most prestigious acts around
the country and abroad. Call (607) 777-ARTS or visit anderson.binghamton.edu.

Madrid’s Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $21-$41.

Russia’s St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet: Swan Lake. Dec. 9, 8 p.m. $21-$41.

Arts Across Campus

Onondaga Community College once again
brings a colorful array of musical acts. Events take place at Storer
Auditorium on the OCC campus, located at Routes 173 and 175 on Onondaga
Hill. All events are free. For more information, call 498-2787.

Society for New Music. Sept. 26,

11:15 a.m.

Carol Montparker Piano Concert and Lecture. Oct. 3, 11:15 a.m.

MK Groove Orchestra Jazz Concert and Clinic w/Mike Kammers. Oct. 10, 11:15 a.m.

Eric Vincent. Oct. 13, 11:15 a.m.

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. Oct. 22,

11:15 a.m.

Marcin Dylla. Oct. 24, 11:15 a.m.

Concert and Masterclass w/Grupo Pagan. Nov. 7, 11:15 a.m.

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet. Feb. 6, 11:15 a.m.

Duo “2.” Feb. 13, 11:15 a.m.

Onondaga African Percussion Ensemble. Feb. 27, 11:15 a.m.

Aaron Kay Kernis. March 6, 11:15 a.m.

Jacque Kofi. March 12, 7 p.m.

Michael Burritt Concert and Clinic. March 31, 7 p.m.

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. April 3, 11:15 a.m.

The New Trinos. April 10, 11:15 a.m.

CNY Day of Percussion: Michael Burritt. April 25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Arts Alive in Liverpool

Funded by the Friends of the Liverpool
Library, this concert series takes place Sundays at 2 p.m. at the
Carman Community Room at the Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St.,
Liverpool. Call 457-0310 for more information.

Selma and Kevin Moore, Tim Schmidt. Oct. 5.

Aria! Nov. 2.

Liverpool Schools Faculty Recital.

Nov. 16.

SUNY Oswego Ke-Nekt Series

SUNY Oswego presents another masterful
year of music at Sheldon Hall Ballroom, located on the campus.
Performances start at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a pre-concert talk at 7
p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and
seniors and $5 for SUNY students. Call 312-2141 or go to www.oswego.edu
for more information.

Amelia Piano Trio. Sept. 17.

Dorian Wind Quartet. Oct. 22.

Chamber Music Greatest Hits. Nov. 19.

Chamber Music a la Mode. Feb. 18.

Aaron Jay Kernis Evening. March 4, free.

Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts. April 29.

Civic Morning Musicals

The group continues its steep tradition
of lunch hour classical music. Most concerts are free. All Wednesday
concerts take place at 12:30 p.m in the Hosmer Auditorium of the
Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St. Call 699-5856 for more
information.

Syracuse Opera Resident Artist Program. Sept. 24.

A Farewell to Summer. Oct. 1.

Music of Bach, Chopin, Liszt. Oct. 8.

Art Songs for Two Sopranos. Oct. 15.

Liebermann’s Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening. Oct. 22.

The Four Chopin Ballades. Oct. 29.

Neglected Romantic Masterpieces. Nov. 5.

Flute and Piano Duos in 20th Century New York State. Nov. 12.

Arias and Duets. Nov. 19.

Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation

The organization led by Larry Luttinger,
local jazz drummer and leader of the CNY Jazz Orchestra, is responsible
for organizing a variety of the top jazz acts in the Salt City, and
this year’s run is no exception. Tickets range from $20 to $28.
Concerts are held in the Carrier Theatre, Mulroy Civic Center, 411
Montgomery St. For more information, call 435-2121.

Dennis Mackrel. Oct. 25, 8 p.m.

The Very Thought of You: Nicole Henry. Feb. 8, 4 p.m.

Michael Philip Mossman. March 28,

8 p.m.

Tribute to Thad and Mel: With Gary Smulyan. May 16, 8 p.m.

Colgate Concert Series

Hamilton’s Colgate University is
offering an electric array of concerts for the 2008-2009 season. This
series will be a bittersweet one as the music department bids a fond
farewell to the university’s concert manager, Roberta Healey, who
retired in August after 20 years of service. Most concerts start at
3:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated and are free. Performances are
held in the Colgate Memorial Chapel on the university campus. For more
information, call 228-7624.

Music for Trumpet & Piano by American Composers. Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Dialogue, Part II. Sept. 14.

Silk Road Artist Hu Jianbing with Li Liqun. Sept. 21.

Echoes. Sept. 28.

Manhattan String Quartet in Residence Eric Lewis & Calvin Wiersma. Oct. 3,

7:30 p.m.

Colgate University Orchestra. Oct. 12.

Holly Hofmann/Mike Wofford Duo.

Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Lydian Quartet. Oct. 26.

Scenic Views: Colgate Chamber

Players. Nov. 1, 12:30 p.m.

Anonymous 4. Nov. 9.

Luncheon Musicale. Nov. 13, 12:25 p.m.

Billy the Kid: Colgate University Orchestra. Nov. 16.

University Choral Ensembles. Nov. 23.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Jonathan Bliss. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Colgate University Concert Jazz Ensembles. Dec. 7.

Luncheon Musicale. Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m.

The Service of Lessons and Carols. Dec. 12, 7p.m.

Cornell Concert Series

The Department of Music at Cornell
University in Ithaca brings “classics from the world to you” in Bailey
Hall. Performances are at 8 p.m. Call (607) 255-5144, or go to
www.arts.cornell.edu/music.

Jason Morgan and the Big Bandwagon. Sept. 20, free.

Songs and Dance Ensemble of West Africa. Oct. 3, $18-$36.

Philharmonia Brasileira with Branford Marsalis. Oct. 30. $18-$36.

Marc-Andre Hamelin. Nov. 9, $16-$32.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra. Nov. 16, $18-$36.

Earlville Opera House

This year the historic landmark has a
special 37th anniversary season lined up to keep bluegrass and folk
concerts rolling into next year. Performances start at 8 p.m. and
tickets range from $4-$18. Call 691-3550 or visit
www.earlvilleoperahouse.com.

Slide. Sept. 13.

Barefoot Truth. Sept. 27.

Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca. Oct. 4.

Ball in the House. Oct. 25.

Youth Showcase of Singer-Songwriters. Nov. 8.

The Folkus Project

Get your folk on with this unique series
of folk and acoustic music. Folkus holds concerts at three locations:
The Second Saturday concert series is at the Westcott Community Center,
826 Euclid Ave., 478-8634; the May Day Cafe is at May Memorial
Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 E. Genesee St., 440-1818; the
Words and Music Songwriter Showcase are held at Jazz Central, 441 E.
Washington St., 479-JAZZ, except for Sept. 20, held at Auburn Public
Theatre, 108 Genesee St., Auburn, 253-6669. All concerts start at 8
p.m. Call 457-2290, or go to www.folkus.org.

Second Saturday Series

Carla Lubrich, Victoria Vox. Oct. 11. $10-$12.

Annie and the Hedonists. Nov. 10. $10-$12.

John Cadley and the Lost Boys.

Dec. 13. $8-$10.

May Day Cafe

Lou and Peter Berryman. Sept. 19. $15.

Meg Hutchinson. Oct. 3. $10.

Vance Gilbert. Oct. 17. $15.

Erica Wheeler. Nov. 7. $12.

John Rossbach and Chestnut Grove. Nov. 21. $12.

Lisa Schneckenburger. Dec. 5. $15.

Teada. Dec. 19. $17.

Words and Music Songwriter Showcase

Dusty Pas’cal. Sept. 20. $10.

Donna Colton and the Troublemakers. Sept. 26. $10.

Bob Halligan Jr. Oct. 23. $10.

Jamie Notarthomas. Nov. 14. $10.

Joe Crookston. Dec. 11. $10.

Hamilton College Concerts

Hamilton College has been known to bring
a multitude of national and international acts to town and this season
is no different. Concerts are at Wellin Hall at 8 p.m. unless noted
otherwise and all are free. Call 859-4350 or go to www.hamiltonpa.org
for more information.

Lauralyn Kolb. Sept. 27.

Comedy Tonight! Oct. 4.

Janet Brown. Oct. 25.

Gregory Wood & Sar-Shalom Strong. Nov. 16, 3 p.m.

Homer Center For The Arts

Located at 72 S. Main St., the Homer
center traditionally draws a variety of folk fans to the intimate
venue, offering acoustic singer-songwriters from days old and new
during their annual concert series. Call (607) 749-4900 for tickets, or
visit www.center4art.org for additional information.

Christine Lavin. Sept. 27, 8 p.m. $20/general; $16/seniors; free/students and children 14 and younger.

The BlackTails. Oct. 18, 8 p.m. $20/general; $16/seniors; free/students and children 14 and younger.

The Cafferty Band. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tommy Sands w/Moya and Fionan.

Nov. 1, 8 p.m. $25/general; $20/seniors; free/students and children 14 and younger.

Michael Lasser, Cindy Miller and Allan Jones. Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Free.

Judy Gold. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. $40/general; $30/seniors; $20/students.

Karla Bonoff. Dec. 6, 8 p.m. $30/general; $25/seniors; free/students and children 14 and younger.

Miracle On 34th Street. Dec. 20, 8 p.m. $20/general; $16/seniors; free/students and children 14 and younger.

Landmark Theatre

This Syracuse haunt on 362 S. Salina St.
is one of the oldest staples for entertainment in the city. New dates
are added all the time, so call 472-0700, check www.ticketmaster.com or
call the box office at 475-7980 for updates.

Ryan Adams. Sept. 26, 8:30 p.m.

The Marriage Counselor. Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Ani DiFranco. Nov. 14.

David Sedaris. Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $22-$47.

The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Dec. 13, 3 p.m. $27-$67.

Smith Opera House

The well-known Geneva venue, 82 Seneca
St., has served as a wondrous musical fixture for the Finger Lakes
region. For more information, call the box office at 781-5483 or visit
www.thesmith.org.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. $15/general; $8/seniors.

Testify: A Gospel Concert of Hope. Sept. 27, 6 p.m. $15.

Simply Piano: A Celebration of the Smith’s Steinway. 2 p.m. $25/general; $10/students.

Indigo Girls. Sept. 30, 8 p.m. $25, $35, $45.

Pierre D’Archambeau. Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $15/general; $10/students.

“Polka King” Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, Cahal Dunne. Oct. 15, 2 p.m. $30.

Umphrey’s McGree. Oct. 17, 8 p.m. $30.

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra: Jon Nakamatsu, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. $25.

Syracuse Vocal Ensemble, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Chorale. Oct. 25, 8 p.m. $14/general; $12/seniors; $5/students.

Gov’t Mule. Nov. 1, 8 p.m. $25.

Rampart Winds. Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Free.

Miklos Szenthelyi. Nov. 20, 8:15 p.m. $25.

The Drifters, The Marcels. Nov. 22, 8 p.m. $10-$50.

Fingers Lakes Bronze Handbell Ensemble. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. $5-$8.

Society for New Music

Offering experimental and contemporary
classic compositions performed by local and national professionals, the
series is perfect for classical music fans interested in the most
cutting edge, formal music. This season’s concerts will be held at:
Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College, Syracuse University campus; Carrier
Theatre, Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St.; Everson Museum of
Art, 401 Harrison St.; Palace Theatre, 2384 James St. Tickets are $15
for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. For more
information, call individual venues, or visit
www.societyfornewmusic.org.

Society Sounds II. Nov. 9, Setnor.

Visions of Sound. Jan. 24, Civic Center.

Society Sounds III. Feb. 20, Setnor.

Women’s Work. March 22, Everson.

Sound Designs. April 24, Palace.

Stanley Theatre

This Utica venue, 259 Genesee St.,
continues to provide a variety of acts fit for all music enthusiasts in
its 2008-2009 season. For more information, call 724-4000 or surf
www.ticketmaster.com.

Lupe Fiasco. Sept. 19, 8 p.m. $30.

Lifehouse. Sept. 20, 7 p.m. $30.

Mighty Clouds of Joy. Oct. 3, 7 p.m. $13-$33.

Herman’s Hermits w/Peter Noone.

Oct. 4, 7 p.m. $18-$43.

Burt Bacharach. Oct. 5, 4 p.m. $18-$78.

The Capitol Steps. Oct. 24, 8 p.m. $13-$33.

Johnny Mathis. Nov. 8, 8 p.m. $28-$78.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Feb. 4, 8 p.m. $13-$33.

Irish Tenors. March 7, 8 p.m. $28-$58.

Los Lobos. April 17, 8 p.m. $13-$33.

Chris Botti. May 16, 8 p.m. $15-$65.

State Theatre

Ithaca’s State Theatre, 111 W. State
St., is one of the centerpieces for music and performances which brings
big acts to this small city. Call (607) 277-8283 or check out
www.statetheatreofithaca.com for more information.

Steve Earle and Allison Moorer. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $30-$37.

The Rachel Maddow Radio Show. Sept. 12, 6 p.m. Free.

Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats. Sept. 13, 3 p.m. $18-$23.

Daniel Tosh. Sept. 20, 8 p.m. $29.

Citizen Cope. Sept. 27, 8 p.m. $23-$25.

Second City. Oct. 3, 8 p.m. $20, $23.

Andrew Bird. Oct. 4, 8 p.m. $20-$33.

Ailey ll. Oct. 16, 8 p.m. $23-$33.

Billy Bragg. Oct. 18, 8 p.m. $25-$33.

Haunted Illusions. Oct. 19, 3p.m. $12, $15.

David Crosby and Graham Nash. Oct. 20, 8 p.m. $30-$70.

Ithaca Ballet: Snow White. Oct. 25-26, 3 p.m. $6-$18.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. $23-$25.

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Nov. 8, 8 p.m. $27-$33.

Cassandra Wilson. Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. $30-$43.

Taraf de Haidouks. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. $27.

Soweto Gospel Choir. Dec. 5, 8 p.m. $27-$37.

Ithaca Ballet: The Nutcracker. Dec. 13-14, 3 p.m. $6-$18.

Syracuse Children’s Chorus

This audience favorite and
internationally recognized troupe keeps going strong in its 28th
season. Concerts take place at Most Holy Rosary Church, 111 Roberts
Ave. Call 478-0582, or go to www.syracusechildrenschorus.org.

Out of Character. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.

The Nine Lessons and Carols. Dec. 7, 4 p.m.

Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music

Now in its 59th season, the group
continues to offer distinguished ensembles. Concerts are held at 8 p.m.
at Lincoln Middle School, 1613 James St. Tickets range from $5 to $25
per concert. Visit www.syracusefriendsofchambermusic.org or call
446-3424.

Guarneri String Quartet. Oct. 4.

Jupiter String Quartet. Nov. 15.

Musicians from Marlboro. Dec. 6.

The Concerto Grosso: Bach to Bloch. Feb. 3.

Belcea Quartet. March 14.

Claremont Piano Trio. April 4.

Eliot Fisk, Richard Stolzman. April 25.

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra

The SSO is one of the prides of
Syracuse, and it will get even better during the upcoming holiday
season. Several subscription packages, along with individual tickets,
are available. Call 424-8200 or log onto www.syracusesymphony.org for
more information, including ticket prices.

Special Events (Performances at 7:30 p.m. at the Mulroy Civic Center)

Eroica Trio. Sept. 24.

Classics Series (Performances at 8 p.m. at the Mulroy Civic Center)

Brahms Double Concerto. Oct. 3-4.

Nakamatsu Plays Rachmaninoff 3. Oct. 17-18.

Resurrection Symphony. Oct. 31; Nov. 1.

Noches Europeas. Nov. 7-8.

Beethoven’s Fifth. Nov. 21-22.

Pops Series (Performances at 8 p.m. at the Mulroy Civic Center)

Bugs Bunny on Broadway. Sept. 26-27.

An Evening with Chuck Mangione. Nov. 14-15.

Holiday Pops. Dec. 19-20.

Stained Glass Series (Performances at 3 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church)

Vivaldi’s Spring. Oct. 12.

Handel’s Messiah. Dec. 14.

Syracuse University Pulse Series

Events, sponsored by the university,
will feature a variety of nationally recognized classical and
cross-genre performers. Although the series is largely geared to SU
students, all concerts are open to the public, and are held at various
locations (as indicated) on the campus. Tickets are $20 for general
admission. For more information, call 443-4517.

Hendricks Chapel

From Sonnets to Spirituals: Soprano Anita Johnson. Sept 21, 2 p.m.

Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. Oct. 13, 8 p.m.

Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center

Rockapella. Nov. 2, 2 p.m.

Garth Fagan Dance. Feb. 12, 8 p.m.

Idina Menzel. March 19, 8 p.m.

Turning Stone Resort and Casino

This casino resort is as well known for its famous acts as it is for gambling. With
both a large Event Center and comfortable Showroom, the resort can
accommodate a wide array of events. All shows start at 8 p.m. unless
otherwise noted. The casino is located off Thruway Exit 33 in Verona.
Call (877) 833-SHOW or log onto www.turning-stone.com for more
information.

Bill Pickney’s Original Drifters. Sept. 20. $15, $20, $30.

The Indigo Girls. Sept. 22. $40, $45, $55.

Jason Michael Carroll. Sept. 25. $10, $15, $25.

Leann Rimes. Sept. 27. $75, $80, $90.

Staind. Oct. 3, Event Center. $30-$70.

Beatlemania Now. Oct. 4. $15, $20, $30.

Charlie Prose. Oct. 8-10, 3 p.m. $25-$40.

Janet Jackson. Oct. 13, Event Center. $125-$225.

Sugarland, Ashton Sheppard, Kellie Pickler. Oct. 16, Event Center. $60.

Collin Raye. Oct. 20. $35-$50.

Disco Dance Party. Oct. 24. $10-$15.

Terry Fator. Oct. 27. $50-$65.

Alice Cooper. Oct. 28. $50-$65.

Ed Roland of Collective Soul. Nov. 6. $25-$40.

Blue Oyster Cult. Nov. 13. $25-$40.

Bill Engvall. Nov. 29, 7 and 10 p.m. $65, $70, $80.

Loretta Lynn. Dec. 4. $60, $65, $75.

Kenny Rogers. Dec. 9. $80, $85, $95.

Benny Mardones. Dec. 13. $30, $35, $45.

Cheech and Chong’s Light Up America Tour. Jan. 3, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $70-$85.

REO Speedwagon. Jan. 21. $65-$80.

Artie Lange. Jan. 23, 7 and 10:30 p.m. $65-$80.