Events

Join us Friday, March 1st from 5:00 - 7:00 PM for a First Friday Community Event and the opening reception of Going Upstate, a traveling exhibit curated by Kristin Doughty and Joshua Dubler, associate professors of anthropology and religion at the University of Rochester. This exhibit is based on six years of ethnographic research conducted alongside their students and will complement the Museum’s work toward exploring the history of the Auburn Correctional Facility.  There will […]

Please join us for an evening of world-class music featuring Anna Petrova, piano & Molly Carr, viola Performing selections from their newly released “Hers” album with music of female composers from the 13th century’s Hildegard Von Bingen to today’s Beyoncé Serving light hors d'oeuvres, desserts and wines from Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard LIVE auction of Special Event-only Items during Intermission with auctioneer Don Wertman $75 Per Ticket Tickets can only be purchased at GenevaMusicFestival.com/springbenefit *Wheelchair […]

Come join the fun and be Irish for the evening! The event is on March 9, 2024 from 6PM to 10PM at The Emerson Pavilion. The cost, $100.00, includes dinner, music, karoake, photo booth and more...

Join us for a celebration of all things APT! Entertainment by DJ Bella J and Singtrece. Catering by Scratch Farmhouse Kitchen. Prizes for Best Dressed and most accurate Oscars predictions, including $500 gift cards. Guests will have the opportunity to get a sneak peek of our lower level progress! Raffle prizes available as well (winners need not be present to win).

Auburn Enlarged City School District will host a Parent/Guardian University on Wednesday, @ Auburn Public Theater at 8 Exchange Street, Auburn The schedule for this event will consist of: 5-5:45pm: Explore vendors 6-7pm: The Right to Read documentary screening 7-8pm: Keynote Panel Discussion The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the […]

Bring your lunch and enjoy a lecture at the Equal Rights Heritage Center as the SHM reprises this popular monthly series. For our first installment, join Professor Michael Groth of Wells College for an overview of the often overlooked history of slavery in New York. Groth further explores the drawn-out process of emancipation, an intense contest between slaveholders and the enslaved over generations. This event is free and open to the public.

Get ready for a kooky and spooky good time! Auburn Junior High School is thrilled to announce their upcoming production of "The Addams Family: A New Musical", based on the iconic macabre family. This electrifying show will hit the stage Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 PM in the Auburn Junior High School auditorium at 191 Franklin Street.

In December 1846 William Seward publicly heralded the formation of the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) and a body tasked with monitoring conditions within state prisons. Not quite two centuries later, the SHM has partnered with CANY as part of its ongoing exhibit on the Seward family connections to the Auburn Correctional Facility. Both organizations will discuss their entwined pasts and future collaborations. This event will take place at the Equal Rights Heritage Center […]

Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can currently be heard on his wildly successful podcast Cover to Cover with Chris Franjola and Heather McDonald’s Juicy Scoop. Cover to Cover has just reached one million downloads and has over 3500 5-star reviews on iTunes and was just voted Pop Sugar's 25 Funniest Podcasts. Chris can also be seen as a contributing panelist on Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central and Fox’s comedy game show, Punchline. […]

Learn how to make an Easter time design in the traditional Ukrainian lyshtva method, led by artist Nataliia Shynkareno. This workshop offers a more detailed opportunity to learn about Ukrainian traditional embroidery. In addition to the previously introduced technique of diagonal lyshtva embroidery, the participants will learn to incorporate shtapivka (a running stitch) and a double cross into the design. All materials will be provided by the instructor.

Join the Cayuga Museum of History and Art and members of the Southern Cayuga Anne Frank Tree Project for a special screening of the documentary “Truth Tellers,” which explores the work of artist Robert Shetterly as he developed the vast exhibition and storytelling project “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” Admission to the screening will take place in the Cayuga Museum’s Carriage House Theater and will be free (although donations will be greatly appreciated).

Adults Easter Egg  Hunt at MacKenzie-Childs AuroraHop on over to MacKenzie-Childs Aurora for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt. On Friday March 29, Adults can hunt in our store from 10 am to 5 pm (or until all eggs are gone) for eggs filled with candy, productdiscounts, and special giveaways. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.Mackenzie-Childs Aurora3260 Route 90, Aurora, NY 13026

Easter Egg Hunt at MacKenzie-Childs AuroraHop on over to MacKenzie-Childs Aurora for our Easter Egg Hunt. On Saturday March 30, children 12 and under can hunt on our grounds at 1 pm for eggs filled with candy and surprise-and-delight coupons. Please arrive by 12:55 pm for the lineup and be advised that the hunt will be postponed if there is snow or rain. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.Mackenzie-Childs Aurora3260 Route 90, Aurora, […]

Join Tompkins Community Bank on Wednesday, April 3, for a discussion on how to best protect your business from fraud. You will learn about the current risk and threat landscape for businesses as it pertains to payment fraud and fraud prevention, in addition to ways to proactively protect your business.

The Fargo Bar and Grill will host a Pancake Dinner Fundraiser supporting Camp Gregory. It's your chance to indulge in a classic breakfast favorite for dinner, all while contributing to a wonderful cause. Join us for a fun-filled evening where you can enjoy pancakes and even indulge in a camp-themed cocktail for the adults in your group. It's a fantastic opportunity to support Camp Gregory while embracing your inner camper. So, gather your family, friends, […]

Join Seward House Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator Kate Grindstaff in an exploration of cultural beliefs and traditions involving solar eclipses. William H. Seward encountered many of these cultures on his travels and came into ownership of various celestial-related items! This event is free and open to the public.

Join us for First Friday! Enjoy an exhibit in the Museum’s gift shop by Justin Moshaty, a mixed media artist and art educator in Auburn, NY. Justin’s collage work is “woven together like an old wall covered in layers of graffiti documenting the passage of time as new layers are added, old pieces fade, and the landscape evolves and changes.” Complimentary refreshments will be provided and rooms in the Museum will be open for interpretation. […]

In 1925 Auburn witnessed a total solar eclipse, which for many was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This rare astronomical phenomena attracted the attention of local scientist Theodore Case. Ted and members of his lab worked with the Colby Radio Research Lab while observing, documenting, and even filming the solar eclipse. Join Cayuga Museum Curator Haley Boothe for an eclipse weekend presentation to learn more about solar eclipses, the Case Research Lab, and more!

Delphine & Carmela are back hosting another event in APT's Stage Right for you and your entourage! This time they’re paying irreverent tribute to the pop divas of our lifetime…Lady Gaga, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, and Barbra Streisand are just some of the pop icons that will receive The Calamari Sisters’ own special vocal interpretation. Enjoy a cocktail or two as the sisters get up close and personal […]