Community Calendar

In a fresh twist, area-renown poets take the stage to perform with interpretive musicians with “The Verb Takes a Walk: Poetry Meets Music,” on Sunday, July 23, at the Lansing Performance Hall from 3:00 to 5:00. Featuring Peaches Gillette, Brooke Lange, Daphne Sola, Adin Luca, and Mike Finn, it promises to deliver poetry and music interactions in a memorably unique way.

“During Beatnik times, poetry and music hooked up,” according to Mark Zuss, former poetry professor and organizer of this Savage Club sponsored event. “But since those Kerouac days, this whole genre has been largely lost.”

Each of the “mixed media” readings that afternoon involve readings of diverse original poetry that is matched with live musical or other artform accompaniments or interpretations of that poetry. One of the many highlights is a reading by the 95-year-old poet, Daphne Sola, who will be followed by a high school protégé.

CeCe Teneal, back by popular demand, honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular songs from this icon’s 50-year career, including “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do), and more."

Opening in the stylish 1960s world of polished norms, structured relationships, and carefully defined social roles, The Game of Love (Così fan tutte) begins in an atmosphere of order, confidence, and romantic certainty. Two young couples are secure in their devotion—until a cynical wager sets everything in motion.

When the men “go away,” the world transforms. Their absence opens the door to a vivid shift in color, culture, and behavior—where conventions loosen, expression expands, and emotional boundaries become fluid. What was once predictable becomes unpredictable, as attraction, curiosity, and temptation begin to reshape every relationship.

As disguises are introduced and social rules begin to bend, the characters are drawn into an experiment that challenges not only fidelity, but identity itself. Playful on the surface yet deeply revealing underneath, the story unfolds as a witty and poignant exploration of love under pressure.

In this striking 1960s vision—where tradition gives way to liberation— The Game of Love (Così fan tutte) reveals how quickly certainty can dissolve, and how complicated the heart becomes when the world around it changes.

Dates & Times:
Fri. Mar. 5 at 7:30 pm
Sun. Mar. 7 at 3 pm

Language:
A blend of Italian arias and dialogue performed in English.

Location:
Tri-Cities Opera Center
315 Clinton Street
Binghamton, NY 13905

Box Office:
(607) 772-0400
Mon–Fri: 12pm–5pm

Opening in the stylish 1960s world of polished norms, structured relationships, and carefully defined social roles, The Game of Love (Così fan tutte) begins in an atmosphere of order, confidence, and romantic certainty. Two young couples are secure in their devotion—until a cynical wager sets everything in motion.

When the men “go away,” the world transforms. Their absence opens the door to a vivid shift in color, culture, and behavior—where conventions loosen, expression expands, and emotional boundaries become fluid. What was once predictable becomes unpredictable, as attraction, curiosity, and temptation begin to reshape every relationship.

As disguises are introduced and social rules begin to bend, the characters are drawn into an experiment that challenges not only fidelity, but identity itself. Playful on the surface yet deeply revealing underneath, the story unfolds as a witty and poignant exploration of love under pressure.

In this striking 1960s vision—where tradition gives way to liberation— The Game of Love (Così fan tutte) reveals how quickly certainty can dissolve, and how complicated the heart becomes when the world around it changes.

Dates & Times:
Fri. Mar. 5 at 7:30 pm
Sun. Mar. 7 at 3 pm

Language:
A blend of Italian arias and dialogue performed in English.

Location:
Tri-Cities Opera Center
315 Clinton Street
Binghamton, NY 13905

Box Office:
(607) 772-0400
Mon–Fri: 12pm–5pm

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: See this cinematic setlist of sweeping scores & thrilling themes that recapture the magic of movie matinees, all in under two action-packed hours. Best yet, this program will not self-destruct!

The Program:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
Franz von Suppé: Light Calvary Overture
Bedřich Smetana: Polka from The Bartered Bride
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto #21, movement II (theme from Elvira Madigan)
Aaron Copland: Hoedown
Elmer Bernstein: The Magnificent Seven
Gioachino Rossini: William Tell Overture
Elmer Bernstein: To Kill a Mockingbird
John Williams: The Cowboys
John Williams: Jurassic Park
Henry Mancini: Medley
Lalo Shifrin: Mission Impossible

Binghamton Philharmonic violinist Robert Radliff and Dutch pianist Sharon Niessen in a duo recital.

This is a Contra Dance. These are based on English Dances and are much like Square Dances except groups can rage up to any number of groups by two. We will be on the 3rd Friday such as when Thanksgiving and Christmas prevent the 4th Friday. The Fiddlin's Fun Ceili Band will provide live music.
Here's an example from an old venue:
https://youtube.com/shorts/-H0ujj_tvzY

Comedy IMPROV Show similar to Whose Line

An interactive, zany, improvised FUN show! The New Puzzled Players get suggestions from the audience & make up funny scenes on the spot!
COMEDY IMPROV SHOW-The NEW Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton are a group of funny improvisers who share their love of the art of improvisation and their sense of humor with you! It's THE fun place to go on the Second Friday of every month. You might even volunteer to help them with one of the Improv Games or just laugh at the zany antics.
Similar to TV's Whose Line is it Anyway, NYC's Upright Citizen's Brigade, Chicago's Second City, & The Groundlings of Los Angeles.
Here's what some said about Greater Binghamton's Puzzled Players:
"YES, YES, YES!, And I know ZANY!"-Robin Williams
"I laughed so hard it killed me!"-Paul Reubens

The Puzzled Players Comedy Improv Theater, 19 Madison Ave, Endicott, NY
Shows on the Second Friday of every month.
Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8:pm, Only $10,
PG-13, No alcohol, No smoking, No refunds. Refreshments available.
Guaranteed seating via tickets on Eventbrite, or cash and Venmo accepted at the door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/864192130927?aff=oddtdtcreator

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707954804037975
Or search for The NEW Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton.

Executive Director and Creative Director-Russ the BIg Guy
More about Russ, the shows and Improv FUNshops for your organization through our training center.: www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/improv-workshops

Celebrate the beauty and energy of orchestral music with Verdant and Vibrant, part of the Binghamton Philharmonic’s Symphonic Series. This program features a dynamic selection of works by Johannes Brahms and Quinn Mason, as well as the Piano Concerto No. 2 of Camille Saint-Saëns featuring internationally acclaimed soloist Terrence Wilson.

Under the direction of Music Director Daniel Hege, the performance brings together expressive solo artistry and the full power of the orchestra, offering audiences a vivid and engaging concert experience.