Saturday, August 2, 8pm (as part of the Candlelight Series); and Sunday, August 3, 2:30pm @ Thornden Park Amphitheatre
See the starts of the upcoming mainstage productions as they perform some of operas most recognizable tunes. Click here for more information!
Candlelight continues its free Saturday night concert Series through August 16 with the following major performance groups and opening young talent acts, all entertaining on the Main Stage located at the corner of W. Jefferson and Franklin Streets:
- Saturday, August 2 - Syracuse Opera (Vocalist Andrew King)
- Saturday, August 9 - Paul Robeson Performing Arts Co. (Sinanymous Jazz Quintet)
- Saturday, August 16 - Mario DeSantis Orchestra (Young talent TBA)
Other components of the six-weekend event will include fine outdoor candlelight dining with varied menus prepared by Armory Square restaurants. There will also be a choice spot in the Franklin Street Park for those who choose to bring their own picnic. All Armory Square streets are closed to vehicle traffic by 4:00 pm.
Street Closings: To allow for larger stage set-ups, some traffic and parking restrictions will occur early in the day on two of the above Saturdays. At 4:00pm, all streets in the Square will be closed to vehicle traffic through 10:00pm for reasons of safety, audience lawn chair seating, table set-ups by Armory Square restaurants (serving fine outdoor candlelight dining) and stage strike. (Other than restaurant fare offered, people may opt to picnic.)
The Candlelight Series is a program of the Armory Square Association, free to the public and made possible by a Grant secured by Senator John A. DeFrancisco. The City of Syracuse and the Downtown Committee provide additional support. This year's corporate and Armory Square business contributors are: T. J. Sheehan; "Toasted Head, Robert Mondavi Private Selection and Woodbridge Wineries"; syracuse.com; Ambrosia; Blue Tusk; Kitty Hoynes; Industry; Jefferson Clinton Hotel; Jet Black; Mr. Shop; Pioneer Companies; RHS Holdings, LLC; and Way Off The Beaten Path.
