The Funk Gives Back: NY Stands with Puerto Rico

Enjoy afternoon music by Joe Driscoll, FLOTUS and Addison Gates at Funk ’n Waffles in downtown Syracuse. Tickets are $10, and all proceeds will be donated toward hurricane relief in Puerto Rico.
When: Saturday from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Funk ‘n Waffles, 307-313 S. Clinton St.
Cost: Tickets are $10

 

Jimmy Webb: The Glen Campbell Years

American songwriter Jimmy Webb will pay tribute to Glen Campbell, a friend and musician who died from Alzheimer’s disease. Webb received his first gold record when he was 18 years old and was the youngest inductee to the National Songwriter Hall of Fame. He is also the only musician to ever win a Grammy in the music, lyric and orchestration categories.
When: Saturday from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St.
Cost: Tickets are $35

 

CNY Jazz Cabaret: King Solomon Hicks

After nine years as lead guitarist in the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York, King Solomon Hicks will head to central New York to perform in the CNY Jazz Cabaret as part of its 2017-18 season. Hicks has also performed at the Iridium and Minton’s Playhouse in Manhattan and with artists like Ne-Yo, Tony Bennett and Lee Ritenour.
When: Sunday from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center, 801 University Ave.
Cost: Tickets are $30 advance sale and $35 at the door

 

Strathmore Artisans 9th Annual Arts & Crafts Sale

Once started as an opportunity for Strathmore-based artists to network and sell their artwork, the Artisans’ ninth annual Arts & Crafts Sale has expanded to include creatives from outside the local area.
When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Most Holy Rosary Church Gymnasium, 1031 Bellevue Ave.
Cost: Free for guests, $20-40 for vendors to table

 

Ripe concert

Ripe’s motto is “We like to make you happy and make you dance. And then we like to party with you.” The funk-pop/dance band will perform in Syracuse as part of its fall 2017 tour.
When: Saturday at 9 p.m.
Where: The Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St.
Cost: $12

John Carpenter

John Carpenter, also known as the “Master of Horror,” is a film director, musician and producer. Carpenter will perform the original score from “Halloween” and “Escape from New York,” movies that he also directed, at The Palace Theatre.
When: Saturday at 6 p.m.
Where: The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St.
Cost: $50-$225

 

Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai

Based on the Greek myth of Icarus, Cirque Du Soleil is bringing Varekai, a tale of destiny, to Syracuse.
When: Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1:30 and 5 p.m.
Where: Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St.
Cost: $35

Published on November 16, 2017 at 11:49 am