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Performing Arts

Auburn Civic Band-A Home Town Band

The Auburn Civic Band, established in 1910, provides continuous music in our community.  Live Band Concerts have been performed in Auburn and outlying areas since that year.  The band uses local talent to reflect the diversity of our community.  Visit the Web Site to learn about their story and to find out dates and locations for future concerts. Links  http://auburncivicbandinc.com  and http://auburncivicbandinc.com/blog

Auburn Public Theater
A presenting and production company offering plays, comedy, fine arts shows, dance, film, musical talent and regional events. The space includes a café, art gallery, black box theater and cinema.

Adams Foundation Piano Series
Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Cayuga County Arts Council are the co-sponsors of the Adams Foundation Piano Series in Auburn, hosting two performances annually, in April and October. The Adams Foundation, founded by Stephen Adams of Santa Barbara, CA, brings international caliber pianists to perform in intimate chamber settings in America's small towns. The Adams Foundation has sponsored such artists as Richard and John Contiguglia, Ruth Laredo, Ian Hobson, Robert DeGaetano, Steven Mayer, John Nakamatsu, Anne Schein, James Tocco, and Jeanne Stark Iochmann in communities like Canandaigua, NY; Burlington, NC; and Provincetown, MA. The Adams Series is now in 30 communities and growing.

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
Music/Performing Arts Series, February 21 – April 24
A weekly music workshop led by local musician Bob Piorun that offers opportunities for young and emerging musicians to play with and learn from experienced professionals. The series explores classical, jazz, R&B, contemporary and traditional styles of music, improvisation, song writing and careers in the performing arts. This series is held on Thursday evenings at 7:30PM.

Willard Chapel
Summer Concert Series July – August
Enjoy performances by local musicians held on Wednesdays from Noon – 1PM. Bring a bag lunch, admission is free. Please call (315) 252-0339 for more information.

Absolute Dance Company
ADC is a learning facility built on motivation, inspiration and education. This professional dance company offers classes in ballet, jazz, musical theater, hip hop, break dance, tap, African, yoga and Pilates. Dancers perform original choreographed pieces, composed by ADC instructors and guests, for the community.
(315) 253-0067

Actor’s Speakeasy   
The Actors' Speakeasy are professional actors dedicated to creating and sharing intelligent, provocative theatre with a cock-eyed slant for the unsuspecting adult population of the Finger Lakes Region.

Auburn Cinefile 
Auburn Cinefile Society is a non-profit 501 [c]3 charitable organization whose mission is to promote, preserve and present vintage motion pictures and independent film as well as to facilitate a dialog regarding film and film history.

Auburn Players Community Theater
One of the oldest and most prestigious community theaters in the country, operating out of the recently renovated Cayuga Community College auditorium. They stage four productions per year. (315) 258-8275

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

Known as “Broadway in the Finger Lakes,” the Playhouse is Upstate NY’s most popular professional theatre performing favorite Broadway musicals from May – September. The Playhouse is located in an historic carousel building in picturesque Emerson Park. (315) 255-1785 or (800) 457-8897

New York Institute of Dance and Education
Nationally, NYIDE is a corporation that harnesses the dynamic power of the arts to deliver fundamental principles of business. The NYIDE School offers a performing arts education for all ages and ability levels in the areas of dance, voice, drama, muscial theater, arts business and administration, a college-level certification program and professional career services. (315) 252-4420

 
 

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