Friday, Feb. 2
A Multi-themed First Friday Event
Valentine’s Day
– Martina DiRose Gallery (81 State St., 2nd Fl., Stephens Sq.), featuring ‘With Love ‘ Oil Paintings & Funky Images’
– The Connelly Gallery (205 State St.), featuring an extensive collection of hand-carved 19th and early 20th century cameos
– First Presbyterian Church (42 Chenango St.) ‘ Jill & Jake Gardner of A Singing Actor’s Studio, Inc. present ‘Songs of Love, Desire & Adoration’ from opera & musical theater in honor of Valentine’s Day. Performances are at 7 and 8 p.m.
Mardi Gras
– The Lost Dog Cafe (222 Water St., corner of Henry Street) begins its celebration with the opening of ‘Mardi Gras Masks ‘ A New Collection’ by mask artisan E. L. Downey. A Mardi Gras Kick-Off Party with New Orleans Jazz by Basin Street Dixieland Jazz Band begins at 8 p.m., and Cajun/Creole specialties will be served from 5 to 11 p.m.
Black History Month
– The Bundy Museum Modern Art Gallery (129 Main St., 3rd Fl.) will feature a group art show with a Black History theme, featuring African mudcloths, raku pottery, paintings, beaded jewelry and sculptures by local artists.
Video and music highlights
– Rod Serling Video Festival ‘ A new First Friday venue, held at Christ Episcopal Church (10 Henry St.), showcasing student-produced, award-winning short films
– Free concert by Southern Tier Celebrates! (Metrocenter, 49 Court St.), featuring Ron Sunshine and Full Swing; jump/swing grooves mixed with rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, soul and funk. The concert begins and 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 2
BBC National Orchestra of Whales
8 p.m., Osterhout Concert Theater, Anderson Center
Tickets are $39, general public; $34, faculty/staff/seniors; and $20, students.
Call 777-ARTS for more information.
Sunday, Feb. 11
Binghamton University’s music deparment presents ‘Musica Nova in Concert’ at 3 p.m. in the Casadesus Recital Hall. Enjoy a unique blend of new music technology and improvisation with guest performer Eric Ross on theremin, keyboard and guitar.
Tickets are $9, general public; $7, faculty, staff, seniors; and free for students.
Call 777-ARTS for more information.
Feb. 2, 3 and 4
‘The Merry Widow’ by Franz Lehar
Tri-Cities Opera, 315 Clinton St.
Tickets are $17, adults; $15 seniors/subscribers/guild members; and $12 students.
Call the box office at (607) 729-3444 for information.