The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra features outdoor concerts in the summer all over CNY. Most are free!
On July 10th they'll be in ARMORY SQUARE, SYRACUSE
Grant Cooper, conductor
Rain location: Mulroy Civic Center, Syracuse
Sponsored by The Wladis Companies; Armory Square Association; City of Syracuse Parks Department
http://www.syracusesymphony.org/pages/concert-season/sounds-of-summer/
Join the Stewards of Lipe Art Park and
40 Below on Saturday, May 15th from 2-6pm as we open Lipe Art Park for the summer with a new art
installation by local artist, Brendan Rose.
Wear your favorite beach attire, bring
a picnic, beach chairs, bats and balls, Frisbees, friends and families for an afternoon of fun in the sun!... We’ll provide the life guards and music.
Visit http://lipeartpark.com/ for more info and to learn about the new installation!

I attended last year’s Balloon Fest for the first time, by accident, when my friends and I decided to spend a day at Jamesville Beach Park. Upon arrival, we were surprised to see the park packed and bustling, and even more spectacular, to see the green lawn covered with an expanse of bright colors. Balloons were laid out as far as the eye could see, ready to be filled with hot air and take off, one after the other in a beautiful air parade.
Come join hundreds of local runners of all ages and abilities for the 2010 Mountain Goat training runs. For 6 consecutive Saturdays, beginning on March 20th the Syracuse Track Club conducts a series of training runs in preparation for the Mountain Goat Run on May 2nd. Water and energy drinks are provided along the route. The training runs begin @ 8:00 am sharp and start from outside the MOST in Armory Square. Runners are sent out in groups according to their desired pace. There is no cost to participate!
Presented by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, the 2010 Downtown Living Tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd from noon-6 pm.
Its that time of year again to celebrate Syracuse’s second favorite season (after March Madness, of course). From February 11 to Febuary 21st, the city will be abuzz with activities for all ages. For the kids, there is a Kids Karnival at the City Hall Commons complete with games, food, and the Winterfest Mascots. For the adults there is Martini, Cosmo, and Margarita mixing contests along with Chili and Chowder cookoff (all of which invite the public to sample and vote for their favorite).
If you are looking for a chance to network with other professionals of all ages through social events, you are invited to join CNY After Five.
Formed out of the ashes of Syracuse Young Professionals (also known as SYP), this group targets all adults 21 and up who are looking for a way to connect with others outside of the bar scene.

The Central Upstate Regional Alliance’s “Apple of Your Eye” photography contest. The year-long competition is meant to highlight the Creative Core region through the eyes of those who love it. The “Apple of Your Eye” photography contest challenges people to explore the character and places they value in this region.
Each month, a single, winning image from the pool of submissions will be selected as the image of the month. Your image will: