Community Calendar

Join us on Zoom or in person as Tom Guiler, OCMH Director of Museum Affairs shares portions of his new book, The Handcrafted Utopia: Arts and Crafts Communities in America's Progressive Era (Richard W. Couper Press, 2025). Guiler examines the rich histories of visionary communities like Rose Valley, Byrdcliffe, and Roycroft—utopian experiments where artists and idealists sought to merge beauty, labor, and social reform.

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Discover how these communities were similar to the Oneida Community, but used handcrafted decorative arts as a means of building more meaningful lives. Guests will also learn about the unique role Upstate New York played in developing utopian communities throughout American history.

A Q&A and book signing will follow the presentation.

-All registrants will receive a Zoom link within 48 hours of registration.

-All proceeds support the preservation of the Oneida Community Mansion House and its educational programs.

A new CNY Jazz series, christened the “Better Late Than Never” Cabarets, will provide fine music in an intimate setting, and Pausa will offer 2-for-1 cocktails and other discounts from 7 to 9 pm every Thursday, April 2 - August 20.

Lineup
April 2: Ronnie Leigh
April 9: LuBossa
April 16: Jill Minye
April 23: Dan Fields
April 30: Edgar Pagan & Adam Fisher
May 7: ESP Duo
May 14: Julie & Rick's Jazz Asylum
May 21: Loren & LJ Barrigar
May 28: Jill Minye
June 4: Alex Becerra
June 11: Clove & Phen
June 18: Dan Fields
June 25: LuBossa
July 9: Mark Nanni
July 16: Edgar Pagan & Adam Fisher
July 23: ESP Duo
July 30: Alex Becerra
August 6: Prime Time Duo
August 13: Loren & LJ Barrigar
August 20: Clove & Phen

This is the 30th annual Made in NY exhibition, a juried show at the Schweinfurth Art Center located in Auburn, NY, that features work by artists who live in New York State. The exhibit is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a competitive, juried exhibition. Prizes will be awarded, including $1000 for Best of Show.

In August 2016, Syracuse artist Alex Johns-Hamer was at the Standing Rock protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline as a media photographer and correspondent, drinking in the scene and making photographs. Images from that life-altering trip and more are on display in his exhibition.

Join FOCUS for a hybrid public forum where panelists will explore what it takes to ensure young children in our community are healthy, supported, and ready to thrive. Panelists from the Early Childhood Alliance of Onondaga, which works to build a coordinated system of early childhood supports across Onondaga County, and Child Care Solutions, a local nonprofit that helps families find quality care and connects them to financial assistance and other resources, will share what they see working with local families every day, what resources are available, and what still needs to change. After opening remarks from our panel, the conversation moves to a moderated Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and discover ways to engage with local priorities and partnerships. This is a welcoming, respectful space for community members to learn, engage, and explore ways to be actively involved in shaping the civic life of Central New York.

Join us for a community stewardship event along Onondaga Creek to plant shade trees near the Kirk Park Kayak Launch and create a mini Food Forest patch to support long-term ecological health and community access to green space.

This is the 30th annual Made in NY exhibition, a juried show at the Schweinfurth Art Center located in Auburn, NY, that features work by artists who live in New York State. The exhibit is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a competitive, juried exhibition. Prizes will be awarded, including $1000 for Best of Show.

In August 2016, Syracuse artist Alex Johns-Hamer was at the Standing Rock protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline as a media photographer and correspondent, drinking in the scene and making photographs. Images from that life-altering trip and more are on display in his exhibition.

It takes a community to keep the gardens and grounds of the Oneida Community Mansion House looking beautiful! Help celebrate Spring and prepare the Mansion House for the season by helping us on our Spring Clean Up! All are welcome! There are many things to help with, including: raking, picking up trash and brush, maintaining the paths, and more!

Celebrate Earth Week and the start of the growing season at Earthfest 2026! Enjoy food, live music, and explore our educational farm while participating in hands-on workshops and activities. Pick up free plants and connect with local organizations tabling with information and resources for the community.