Historic & Cultural Auburn, NY
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Auburn Public Theater Willard Memorial Chapel
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Performing Arts
Auburn Public Theater Adams Foundation Piano Series Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Willard Chapel Auburn Players Community Theater Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre Merry-Go-Round Playhouse New York Institute of Dance and Education
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.
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.
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.
Summer Concert Series July 9 – August 27
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.
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
A professional modern dance company founded 20 years ago by Sean McLeod. The Institute draws from the traditions of classical ballet, the modern foundations of Limon, Graham and Horton, martial arts principles, African dance, Latin influences and urban social dance. Special events and seasonal concerts performed locally and nationally.
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
Every summer people from all over the world gather in Auburn and Central NY for the New York Dance Festival.
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
Adams Foundation Piano Series Top Pianist, Jon Nakamatsu Returns, April 20
Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Nakamatsu perform works by Haydn, Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. The concert is at 2PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William Street in Auburn. Admission is $15, students $5. For more information call 315-253-3331 or Tom Hussey at 315-253-5288 or wthussey@gmail.com.
