The sound of bluegrass instruments will join classically trained voices when the Artswego Performing Arts Series hosts “Classical Meets Bluegrass” with the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble at 3 p.m. October 20, in SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall Ballroom. Known for their a capella prowess, the accomplished singers cross musical boundaries to perform a new work called “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass.”
The Anthony Joseph Swingtet and Jazz vocalist Anna Vogel will be the first featured performers, Oct. 18 and 25, respectively, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., as Under The Moon launches “Under The Moon: Where The Stars Come Out” live cabaret entertainment and dining.
The Oswego Players and director Richard Mosher have announced the cast for the November production, “On Borrowed Time,” written by Paul Osborne and based on a book by Lawrence Edward Watkin.
We were told that you haven’t really experienced Ottawa until you have had a Beaver Tail. We wandered through the open-air market past a variety of shops and dining establishments to the Beaver Tail stand. Beaver Tails reminded me of fried dough that was stepped up by adding one of their many varieties of toppings from M&Ms to crushed Oreos to sliced cinnamon apples.
Oh, my, they are yummy.
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is a world-class city closer to Central New York than New York City. The architecture of the Parliament buildings and colorful changing of the guard brings to mind London. Local wits like to say Ottawa was picked as the capital because Queen Victoria threw a dart and claimed that was where she wanted the capital.
I have visited Boldt’s Castle many times and have seen it go from a crumbling castle to one that is being upgraded. John especially loves the Yacht House where some of Boldt’s 57 boats are on display. What I didn’t realize until we stopped overnight on Wellesley Island is that there is an easy, less expensive way to visit the Yacht House and Boldt’s Castle.
If you’re in the mood for a good comedy, don’t miss the Oswego Players’ current production of “Don’t Drink the Water,” written by Woody Allen and directed by Sherri Metz. This writer saw a tech rehearsal last night and deems it hysterical. The show is scheduled for production September 13 and 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and September 22 at 2 p.m.
Of Frederic Remington, Teddy Roosevelt said, “The soldier, the cowboy and rancher, the Indian, the horses and the cattle of the plains will live in his pictures and bronzes, I verily believe all time.” In the late 1800s, Remington popularized the West through his illustrations in a variety of magazines including “Harper’s Weekly” and “Boy’s Life.” He has been hailed as “The Interpreter of the West.”
It had been several years since I had visited the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. I felt that it was a place to take youngsters. And, yes, it was a beautiful day and there were many adults with children who were thrilled and amazed by the animals. But, there were many adults especially those interested in photography.
I enjoyed the visit because it brought to mind some of my travels.
Talent runs in the Nelson Metz family as is evident in the Oswego Players’ next production, “Don’t Drink the Water,” by noted funnyman, Woody Allen. The production is directed by Nelson’s recent bride, Sherri Lynn Metz, who also takes on the role of his on-stage wife in this fast-paced romp.Added to the mix is Nelson’s son, Chris Metz.
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