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Oswego Library Hosts Photo Exhibit
The Oswego Public Library will host an exhibition of the photography of Richard Drosse from Sept. 1 to Oct. 5. An opening reception will take place on Thursday from 6-8 p.m
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‘Reflecting Poe’ Production Explores Poet’s Life, Loves, Inspiration
“This edgy theatrical production takes you on a creative journey through the prose and poetry of the legendary writer and critic Edgar Allan Poe,” Artswego Coordinator Mary Avrakotos said. “It features dramatic readings with a backdrop of modern dance and projected video, and a sweeping cinematic score performed live on electronic and acoustic instruments by Van Slyke.”
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“The Lady Who Cried Fox†To Be Presented
Two familiar faces will have featured roles in The Oswego Players September production of “The Lady Who Cried Fox†by Edward Clinton. Jim McGann and Norman Berlin, III have plenty of stage experience, and will delight Oswego audiences in this 1970’s comedy. Carol DeCapio is directing.
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Oswego Theatre Season Offers Drama, Comedy, Song
The season will begin with a stage adaptation of the Howard Koch script “The War of the Worlds.†Made famous by the 1938 radio broadcast directed by Orson Welles and featuring his Mercury Theatre Company, the script is based on the H.G. Wells novel.
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“CALLED TO DUTY” Solo Photography Show Opens September 4th at Salmon River Fine Arts Center
“CALLED TO DUTY” is a collection of photographs by Stacey L. Wolcott documenting how local volunteer firefighters serve their community in multiple ways.
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Performers Sought For Harborfest 2010
Oswego Harborfest is seeking applicants for performance slots for the 2010 edition of the festival slated for July 22 – 25. Applications must be completed and returned to the Harborfest office with all requested information by no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2010.
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French And Indian War Returns To Fort Ontario
The annual encampment of the French and Indian War will take place at Fort Ontario State Historic Site on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sights, sounds, and smells of camp and garrison life will greet visitors as they visit camps of British, French and Native American troops and warriors who fought each other on these ground in the 1750s.
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Fort Ontario Ghost Investigation Set Saturday
Tickets are still available for the Fort Ontario Ghost Investigation scheduled for Saturday, at 7 p.m. Investigators from Central New York Ghost Hunters (www.gotghosts.org) will search for evidence of paranormal activity with their specialized equipment.
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A Bernstein Tribute Ends Oswego City Band Season
On Wednesday August 19th at 7:00pm in Breitbeck Park Oswego’s City Band, directed by Donald Goodness, will present a tribute to Leonard Bernstein.
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Classified to Perform at Jazz Fest in Fulton
Formed in the early 90’s the band brought together a number of talented Central New York musicians who had performed with some of the top acts in the area. The collective resume of the members was so long that it looked like a ‘classified’ ad, as a result the name Classified stuck and the band began its mission of EOE, equal opportunity entertainment for all.