
Writers Accountability Group (WAG)


Writers Accountability Group
Dates: First Thursday of the month: February - June, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost: This is a free monthly workshop. Registration not required, simply join us in person!
“Every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft.” Pat Schneider, Amherst Writers & Artists Founder
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
WHAT TO BRING:
something to write with (pen and paper or laptop)
(optional) your current writing project
(optional) water and a snack for the break
HOW IT WORKS:
Each meeting will last 90-minutes, starting with a goal-setting and checking-in period. Be prepared to share a writing goal for which you’d like to be held accountable. Following that, we will have a snack break and then divide into three groups: quiet writing, craft talk, and feedback.
The quiet writing group will use the remaining 50 minutes to write in a quiet space. Optional prompts will be available. The craft talk group will spend a few minutes reading or listening to an aspect of writing craft via podcast or craft book, and the rest of the time will be spent discussing the topic. The feedback group will focus on sharing work and giving feedback. Feel free to choose a breakout group based on how you feel that day.
Each meeting will be facilitated by Writers Accountability Group (WAG) alumnae Joan E. McCarthy, Kit Boyer, and Abby Palko.


Saturday Jazz


Saturday Jazz
Date: Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Join us at Arts at the Palace for one of our most well-loved series, Saturday Jazz! Brian Stark, Visiting Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Colgate University and Mark Shiner, professional freelance percussionist, will present three unique performances featuring various artists and repertoire each month at 12 noon. Come enjoy an afternoon of exceptional jazz music right here in the heart of Hamilton!
Spring 2025 Dates:
February 1st, 2025 - Featuring Dr. Gabriel Condon, guitarist and Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Hamilton College and skilled local jazz player Rich Mollin on bass.
March 1st, 2025 - Featuring Deion Patterson, pianist and choir director for the Colgate Chaplains Office, along with Don Williams on bass.
April 12th, 2025 - Featuring the Mark Shiner Quartet in anticipation of their upcoming recording project with Brian Stark on saxophone, Dave Salazzo on piano, Matt Vacanti on bass and Mark Shiner on drums.

LifeLong Learning: Sports Injuries in Athletes



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Sports Injuries in Athletes
Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
A survey of common sports injuries, preventative measures, treatment options both non-operative and operative, and current rehabilitation practices.
Presenter: Dr. Kamaljeet Banga, Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Community Memorial Hospital.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

LifeLong Learning: Women’s Soccer



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Women’s Soccer
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
An introduction and discussion of soccer, from the rules to the strategies, to the history of women's soccer at Colgate University.
Presenter: Lyndse Hokanson, Head Women's Soccer Coach, Colgate University. Lyndse just finished her 5th season at Colgate. Prior to coming to Hamilton, she was an assistant coach at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She is a Maryland native and a lifelong soccer player, coach and fan.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Doña Justicia y el Candidato Perfecto


Colgate University’s Department of Romance Languages and Literature presents:
Doña Justicia y el Candidato Perfecto
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Inspired by the absurdist and satirical film, Relatos Salvajes (2014, Damián Szifron), this theatrical adaptation presents the internal conflict of a waitress, where fate, revenge, and dark humor collide. A corrupt politician enters a restaurant on a dark and rainy night, greeted by a waitress whose life has been irreversibly changed by this figure. As she struggles with these painful memories, the Cook of the restaurant urges vengeance. The interplay of absurdity and dark satire turns a simple dinner into a roller coaster of events and emotions.
Performance in Spanish.
For the English version of the script, contact Osvaldo Sandoval-Leon (osandoval@colgate.edu)

Hamilton Village Quartet


Hamilton Village Quartet
Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Join us for this special concert with the newly formed Hamilton Village Quartet. An afternoon dedicated to classical music at Arts at the Palace, creating a unique and memorable experience for all attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy classical music in the heart of Hamilton.

Writers Accountability Group (WAG)


Writers Accountability Group
Dates: First Thursday of the month: February - June, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost: This is a free monthly workshop. Registration not required, simply join us in person!
“Every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft.” Pat Schneider, Amherst Writers & Artists Founder
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
WHAT TO BRING:
something to write with (pen and paper or laptop)
(optional) your current writing project
(optional) water and a snack for the break
HOW IT WORKS:
Each meeting will last 90-minutes, starting with a goal-setting and checking-in period. Be prepared to share a writing goal for which you’d like to be held accountable. Following that, we will have a snack break and then divide into three groups: quiet writing, craft talk, and feedback.
The quiet writing group will use the remaining 50 minutes to write in a quiet space. Optional prompts will be available. The craft talk group will spend a few minutes reading or listening to an aspect of writing craft via podcast or craft book, and the rest of the time will be spent discussing the topic. The feedback group will focus on sharing work and giving feedback. Feel free to choose a breakout group based on how you feel that day.
Each meeting will be facilitated by Writers Accountability Group (WAG) alumnae Joan E. McCarthy, Kit Boyer, and Abby Palko.

Writers Accountability Group (WAG)


Writers Accountability Group
Dates: First Thursday of the month: February - June, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost: This is a free monthly workshop. Registration not required, simply join us in person!
“Every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft.” Pat Schneider, Amherst Writers & Artists Founder
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
WHAT TO BRING:
something to write with (pen and paper or laptop)
(optional) your current writing project
(optional) water and a snack for the break
HOW IT WORKS:
Each meeting will last 90-minutes, starting with a goal-setting and checking-in period. Be prepared to share a writing goal for which you’d like to be held accountable. Following that, we will have a snack break and then divide into three groups: quiet writing, craft talk, and feedback.
The quiet writing group will use the remaining 50 minutes to write in a quiet space. Optional prompts will be available. The craft talk group will spend a few minutes reading or listening to an aspect of writing craft via podcast or craft book, and the rest of the time will be spent discussing the topic. The feedback group will focus on sharing work and giving feedback. Feel free to choose a breakout group based on how you feel that day.
Each meeting will be facilitated by Writers Accountability Group (WAG) alumnae Joan E. McCarthy, Kit Boyer, and Abby Palko.

2nd Annual "Club Ed Jamboree" A tribute to Ed Vollmer




2nd Annual "Club Ed Jamboree"
2025 Thursdays On The Village Green Kick-Off Party
A tribute to the life and work of Ed Vollmer|Live at the Palace Theater
🗓 Saturday, June 7, 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY
Celebrate the life and legacy of Ed Vollmer with a night of live music featuring his former students, bandmates, and friends. Inspired by his memorable backyard jams at "Club Ed," this special tribute brings together:
Tommy Hoe, Bruce Pegg, Susanna Schwartz, Carl Pickett, Reyna Stagnaro, Todd Fitzsimmons, Maren Meyer-Wendt, Jimmy Wunderlich
Join us as we honor Ed’s music, memories and impact on our community through the music and spirit he loved. Free and open to all!

Contra Dance - Hamilton Country Dancers


*This event is postponed — stay tuned for new details!
ARTS AT THE PALACE PRESENTS
HAMILTON COUNTRY DANCERS
CONTRA DANCE
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at 7:00pm
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME
NO PARTNER NEEDED
Contra dance is a lively social dance that is easy to learn and doesn't require any previous experience to participate. All dances will be taught on the spot by the caller. We will employ non-gendered language while steps are called in order to encourage everyone to try both roles of leading and following. This event is a great way to connect with the community, make new friends, and get your body moving!

LifeLong Learning: Jazz and Popular Song



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Jazz and Popular Song
Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Slim and Him, the co-hosts of a weekly radio show on Colgate's radio station WRCU FM, will explore popular music and its roots in jazz genres from the traditional to bebop to the avant-garde.
Presenters: Michael Coyle, Professor of English at Colgate University and Kara Rusch, artist and former partner at Cadence Jazz
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Artist In Residence - Live Recording with Jake Lozo


Artist In Residence - Live Recording with Jake Lozo
Date: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost: Free if Pre-Registered
Join us for a special evening as Jake Lozo concludes his Artist In Residence experience with a showcase of his latest work. Over the course of a few days, Jake will be crafting and recording new music in our state-of-the-art studio here in Hamilton. More than just a performance, this intimate event offers the community a glimpse into his creative process, inviting the audience to experience the artistry of music production and live recording firsthand.
Jake Lozo is a blues musician whose raw, soulful guitar work blends classic influences with a modern edge. Growing up in Ilion, NY, as a fourth-generation musician, he was inspired by his father, Todd Lozo Sr., a longtime figure in the Mohawk Valley music scene. Drawing from legends like Buddy Guy, BB King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jake developed his signature style rooted in blues tradition.
He began his career in 2020 with Uncle Charlie and The Meatballs before forming The Jake Lozo Band in 2022. The band has since expanded, delivering high-energy performances that honor blues legends while forging their own path. Jake has also played alongside blues greats like Tom Townsley and recently joined “The Voice” contestant Shawn Smith as lead guitarist.
Beyond the stage, Jake is a board member of the Mohawk Valley Blues Society, dedicated to preserving the blues and inspiring future generations—including his young son, Fischer.

LifeLong Learning: On the Brink: Saving the Florida Panther from Extinction



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
On the Brink: Saving the Florida Panther from Extinction
Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
This presentation describes firsthand experiences working on the Florida Panther Recovery Project with the National Park Service, highlighting the urgent and dramatic efforts to save the Florida Panther from extinction- including tracking, radio-collaring, and the risky introduction of Texas cougars to South Florida- all to strengthen the fragile panther population.
Presenter: John Pumilio, LEED Green Associate, Certified Energy Manager, Certified Health Coach and Director of Sustainability at Colgate University. Before coming to Colgate, John worked on the Florida Panther Recovery Project, led educational tours and safaris worldwide including in the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, and East Africa. He also directed ornithology programs for the National Audobon Society and developed programs introducing countless individuals to sustainable living while helping preserve our natural world.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Creative Endeavors - Spring 2025


SPRING 2025 CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Presented in partnership with:
Arts At The Palace
Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Hub, Hamilton NY
Creative Endeavors is a 6 week, interactive and project-based workshop led by creative experts and professionals. Take the next step in your creative work, develop your artistic process, hone your wellness practice, and launch a project that will help you move forward and connect with your audience.
Throughout the 6 week course, participants will create, develop, and launch their work.
Sessions start Feb. 5th, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. at The Palace Theater in Hamilton, NY.
Schedule & Topics:
Session 1 - 2/5 - Welcome, Work, Barriers, & Motivations
Session 2 - 2/12 - Creative Wellness, Process, and Design Your Life
Session 3 - 2/19 - Planning and Goal Setting
Session 4 - 2/26 - Collaborators, Partnerships, Funding
Session 5 - 3/5 - Artists Statements, Marketing, Voice
Session 6 - 3/12 - Show & Tell: Presentations & Sharing (Open To Public)
Audience:
Community members in the Central New York Region
May be interested in making a career out of their creative talent or of doing something on the side
May be offering a creative service or selling a physical product
Artists looking to expand their practice for non-commercial purposes
Learning outcomes:
Develop a potentially viable business idea based on your creative talent
Strengthen your health and wellness through your creative practice
Develop a deeper understanding of your creative process, interests, and desires for your creative talent
Analyze the specific characteristics of your target audience and ways to connect with them
Understand different funding approaches, careers, and resources available for next steps

Show & Tell by Creative Endeavors


Show & Tell by Creative Endeavors
Date: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Creative Endeavors 6-week long workshop wraps up with a “Show & Tell” — a special evening for the 10+ participates to showcase their hard work and passion to the community. Come see what projects these artists have been cultivating over the last 6 weeks! Then head on over to an After Hang hosted by Lower Lake Brewery (https://www.lowerlakebeer.com/home).

12th Annual Seuss Saturday


Whether you are a long-time fan of Dr. Seuss stories, or have yet to be introduced to his classic books, all are invited to ‘Seuss Saturday’ in Hamilton, NY. Join us on Saturday, March 8, 2025 as we celebrate Seuss stories old and new!
There will be a variety of activities for all ages at different times and locations throughout the village. Come to just one, or come to them all! Admission to the day’s programs and activities is free.
Seuss Saturday Schedule of Events 2025
10:30 a.m. — Hamilton Public Library [13 Broad Street]
We will kick off the celebration with a special story time at the Hamilton Public Library. Open to children of all ages.
11:00 a.m. — Colgate Bookstore [3 Utica Street]
Stop in at the Colgate Bookstore to make bird feeders and learn about native pollinator plants.
11:30 a.m. — Arts at the Palace [19 Utica Street]
Head over to the Palace Theater for a LIVE Seussi-cal sing-a-long with Jenni Larchar of Jenni’s Music Studio! Kids of all ages are welcome to sing and dance along.
12:30 p.m. — Hamilton Movie Theater [7 Lebanon Street]
Next, it’s time for lunch and a movie! Enjoy FREE pizza from Oliveri’s Pizzeria while watching “The Lorax” (2012, PG) sponsored by the Colgate Bookstore.

Writers Accountability Group (WAG)


Writers Accountability Group
Dates: First Thursday of the month: February - June, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost: This is a free monthly workshop. Registration not required, simply join us in person!
“Every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft.” Pat Schneider, Amherst Writers & Artists Founder
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
WHAT TO BRING:
something to write with (pen and paper or laptop)
(optional) your current writing project
(optional) water and a snack for the break
HOW IT WORKS:
Each meeting will last 90-minutes, starting with a goal-setting and checking-in period. Be prepared to share a writing goal for which you’d like to be held accountable. Following that, we will have a snack break and then divide into three groups: quiet writing, craft talk, and feedback.
The quiet writing group will use the remaining 50 minutes to write in a quiet space. Optional prompts will be available. The craft talk group will spend a few minutes reading or listening to an aspect of writing craft via podcast or craft book, and the rest of the time will be spent discussing the topic. The feedback group will focus on sharing work and giving feedback. Feel free to choose a breakout group based on how you feel that day.
Each meeting will be facilitated by Writers Accountability Group (WAG) alumnae Joan E. McCarthy, Kit Boyer, and Abby Palko.

Creative Endeavors - Spring 2025


SPRING 2025 CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Presented in partnership with:
Arts At The Palace
Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Hub, Hamilton NY
Creative Endeavors is a 6 week, interactive and project-based workshop led by creative experts and professionals. Take the next step in your creative work, develop your artistic process, hone your wellness practice, and launch a project that will help you move forward and connect with your audience.
Throughout the 6 week course, participants will create, develop, and launch their work.
Sessions start Feb. 5th, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. at The Palace Theater in Hamilton, NY.
Schedule & Topics:
Session 1 - 2/5 - Welcome, Work, Barriers, & Motivations
Session 2 - 2/12 - Creative Wellness, Process, and Design Your Life
Session 3 - 2/19 - Planning and Goal Setting
Session 4 - 2/26 - Collaborators, Partnerships, Funding
Session 5 - 3/5 - Artists Statements, Marketing, Voice
Session 6 - 3/12 - Show & Tell: Presentations & Sharing (Open To Public)
Audience:
Community members in the Central New York Region
May be interested in making a career out of their creative talent or of doing something on the side
May be offering a creative service or selling a physical product
Artists looking to expand their practice for non-commercial purposes
Learning outcomes:
Develop a potentially viable business idea based on your creative talent
Strengthen your health and wellness through your creative practice
Develop a deeper understanding of your creative process, interests, and desires for your creative talent
Analyze the specific characteristics of your target audience and ways to connect with them
Understand different funding approaches, careers, and resources available for next steps

LifeLong Learning: Media Literacy 101: Understanding the Press Amidst Tidal Changes



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Media Literacy 101:
Understanding the Press Amidst Tidal Changes
Date: Wednesday, March 5th 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Two former daily newspaper reporters offer an inside look behind the scenes of America's newsrooms to learn about how most major media organizations gather news and the ethics reporters live by. This presentation will provide helpful information on how to spot fact from fiction when scrolling through social media.
Presenters: Dan DeVries is Vice President of University Communications at Colgate University and Stephanie DeVries is the communications specialist for Colgate's Centers and Institutes. Both Dan and Stephanie are former daily newspaper reporters from the Capital Region and both have also worked in market research at the former Zogby International in Utica.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Las Petunias Concert


Colgate University Presents: Las Petunias
Date: Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Come to the Arts at the Palace Theater for a live concert featuring the Madrid-based band Las Petunias. They describe themselves as "Pop-punk 4 unhinged girls from (S)pain." The student group Without Walter will open.
The concert is free and open to the public. The event is co-sponsored by the Colgate Art Council, the Keck Center for Language Study, the Division of Arts and Humanities, the Division of University Studies, WRCU Radio, the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, the Alana Cultural Center, and the LGBTQ Studies Program.
Pre-Register and receive a dollar off any draft beer after the show at Lower Lake Brewery!

Saturday Jazz


Saturday Jazz
Date: Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Join us at Arts at the Palace for one of our most well-loved series, Saturday Jazz! Brian Stark, Visiting Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Colgate University and Mark Shiner, professional freelance percussionist, will present three unique performances featuring various artists and repertoire each month at 12 noon. Come enjoy an afternoon of exceptional jazz music right here in the heart of Hamilton!
Spring 2025 Dates:
February 1st, 2025 - Featuring Dr. Gabriel Condon, guitarist and Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Hamilton College and skilled local jazz player Rich Mollin on bass.
March 1st, 2025 - Featuring Deion Patterson, pianist and choir director for the Colgate Chaplains Office, along with Don Williams on bass.
April 12th, 2025 - Featuring the Mark Shiner Quartet in anticipation of their upcoming recording project with Brian Stark on saxophone, Dave Salazzo on piano, Matt Vacanti on bass and Mark Shiner on drums.

Community Inclusion Program with Heritage Farm



Community Inclusion Program with Heritage Farm
Date: Wednesdays, February 28th - April 11th, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
The Community Inclusion Program with Heritage Farm and Colgate University is a 6-week-long program centered around neurodiversity. During these six sessions participants from Heritage Farm, along with community volunteers, are introduced to the process of songwriting and music production. Arts at the Palace is proud to provide the space, equipment and leadership to create meaningful memories together!
Click HERE to view past projects.
Thank you to our Board Member Regina Conti in the department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Colgate University, who helped create this unique collaboration with Heritage Farm and Colgate University.
Heritage Farm Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency that provides services to persons with Developmental Disabilities and their families. Learn more at www.heritagefarminc.org

Creative Endeavors - Spring 2025


SPRING 2025 CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Presented in partnership with:
Arts At The Palace
Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Hub, Hamilton NY
Creative Endeavors is a 6 week, interactive and project-based workshop led by creative experts and professionals. Take the next step in your creative work, develop your artistic process, hone your wellness practice, and launch a project that will help you move forward and connect with your audience.
Throughout the 6 week course, participants will create, develop, and launch their work.
Sessions start Feb. 5th, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. at The Palace Theater in Hamilton, NY.
Schedule & Topics:
Session 1 - 2/5 - Welcome, Work, Barriers, & Motivations
Session 2 - 2/12 - Creative Wellness, Process, and Design Your Life
Session 3 - 2/19 - Planning and Goal Setting
Session 4 - 2/26 - Collaborators, Partnerships, Funding
Session 5 - 3/5 - Artists Statements, Marketing, Voice
Session 6 - 3/12 - Show & Tell: Presentations & Sharing (Open To Public)
Audience:
Community members in the Central New York Region
May be interested in making a career out of their creative talent or of doing something on the side
May be offering a creative service or selling a physical product
Artists looking to expand their practice for non-commercial purposes
Learning outcomes:
Develop a potentially viable business idea based on your creative talent
Strengthen your health and wellness through your creative practice
Develop a deeper understanding of your creative process, interests, and desires for your creative talent
Analyze the specific characteristics of your target audience and ways to connect with them
Understand different funding approaches, careers, and resources available for next steps

LifeLong Learning: The Art of Rhetoric Through the Ages



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
The Art of Rhetoric Through the Ages
Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
This presentation will briefly cover the historical development of rhetoric- commonly defined as persuasion- and explore key examples of where rhetorical principles are at work in contemporary contexts.
Presenter: Jennifer Lin LeMesurier is an Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at Colgate University. Her areas of expertise include writing pedagogy, rhetorical theory, and food studies.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Creative Endeavors - Spring 2025


SPRING 2025 CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Presented in partnership with:
Arts At The Palace
Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Hub, Hamilton NY
Creative Endeavors is a 6 week, interactive and project-based workshop led by creative experts and professionals. Take the next step in your creative work, develop your artistic process, hone your wellness practice, and launch a project that will help you move forward and connect with your audience.
Throughout the 6 week course, participants will create, develop, and launch their work.
Sessions start Feb. 5th, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. at The Palace Theater in Hamilton, NY.
Schedule & Topics:
Session 1 - 2/5 - Welcome, Work, Barriers, & Motivations
Session 2 - 2/12 - Creative Wellness, Process, and Design Your Life
Session 3 - 2/19 - Planning and Goal Setting
Session 4 - 2/26 - Collaborators, Partnerships, Funding
Session 5 - 3/5 - Artists Statements, Marketing, Voice
Session 6 - 3/12 - Show & Tell: Presentations & Sharing (Open To Public)
Audience:
Community members in the Central New York Region
May be interested in making a career out of their creative talent or of doing something on the side
May be offering a creative service or selling a physical product
Artists looking to expand their practice for non-commercial purposes
Learning outcomes:
Develop a potentially viable business idea based on your creative talent
Strengthen your health and wellness through your creative practice
Develop a deeper understanding of your creative process, interests, and desires for your creative talent
Analyze the specific characteristics of your target audience and ways to connect with them
Understand different funding approaches, careers, and resources available for next steps

Contemporaneous Artists-In-Residence



Colgate Department of Music presents: Contemporaneous Artists-In-Residence
Date: Sunday, February 16th, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Act II of a new epic, History of Life is a wild, enthralling 6-hour musical event in total — a folk revival, a rock concert, a communal feast, and a meditation on all that has lived and all that has died in this world. More than just a performance, History of Life is a celebration — like a wedding or a wake — that bears witness to the vast, beautiful, violent, manyvoiced history of life on Earth. Through music and words, in story and song, History of Life offers the rare opportunity to abide in wonder and to look upon the world as though seeing it for the first time.
Visit here for more information on Contemporaneous: www.contemporaneous.org

Creative Endeavors - Spring 2025


SPRING 2025 CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Presented in partnership with:
Arts At The Palace
Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Hub, Hamilton NY
Creative Endeavors is a 6 week, interactive and project-based workshop led by creative experts and professionals. Take the next step in your creative work, develop your artistic process, hone your wellness practice, and launch a project that will help you move forward and connect with your audience.
Throughout the 6 week course, participants will create, develop, and launch their work.
Sessions start Feb. 5th, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. at The Palace Theater in Hamilton, NY.
Schedule & Topics:
Session 1 - 2/5 - Welcome, Work, Barriers, & Motivations
Session 2 - 2/12 - Creative Wellness, Process, and Design Your Life
Session 3 - 2/19 - Planning and Goal Setting
Session 4 - 2/26 - Collaborators, Partnerships, Funding
Session 5 - 3/5 - Artists Statements, Marketing, Voice
Session 6 - 3/12 - Show & Tell: Presentations & Sharing (Open To Public)
Audience:
Community members in the Central New York Region
May be interested in making a career out of their creative talent or of doing something on the side
May be offering a creative service or selling a physical product
Artists looking to expand their practice for non-commercial purposes
Learning outcomes:
Develop a potentially viable business idea based on your creative talent
Strengthen your health and wellness through your creative practice
Develop a deeper understanding of your creative process, interests, and desires for your creative talent
Analyze the specific characteristics of your target audience and ways to connect with them
Understand different funding approaches, careers, and resources available for next steps

Writers Accountability Group (WAG)


Writers Accountability Group
Dates: First Thursday of the month: February - June, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost: This is a free monthly workshop. Registration not required, simply join us in person!
“Every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft.” Pat Schneider, Amherst Writers & Artists Founder
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
WHAT TO BRING:
something to write with (pen and paper or laptop)
(optional) your current writing project
(optional) water and a snack for the break
HOW IT WORKS:
Each meeting will last 90-minutes, starting with a goal-setting and checking-in period. Be prepared to share a writing goal for which you’d like to be held accountable. Following that, we will have a snack break and then divide into three groups: quiet writing, craft talk, and feedback.
The quiet writing group will use the remaining 50 minutes to write in a quiet space. Optional prompts will be available. The craft talk group will spend a few minutes reading or listening to an aspect of writing craft via podcast or craft book, and the rest of the time will be spent discussing the topic. The feedback group will focus on sharing work and giving feedback. Feel free to choose a breakout group based on how you feel that day.
Each meeting will be facilitated by Writers Accountability Group (WAG) alumnae Joan E. McCarthy, Kit Boyer, and Abby Palko.

LifeLong Learning: Colgate University's Third Century Plan



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Colgate University's Third Century Plan
Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
President Casey will focus on the ambitious plans for the future of the Colgate campus and the impact on the greater Hamilton community.
Presenter: Brian W. Casey is the 17th President of Colgate University and has served since his inauguration in 2016.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Creative Endeavors - Spring 2025


SPRING 2025 CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Presented in partnership with:
Arts At The Palace
Colgate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Hub, Hamilton NY
Creative Endeavors is a 6 week, interactive and project-based workshop led by creative experts and professionals. Take the next step in your creative work, develop your artistic process, hone your wellness practice, and launch a project that will help you move forward and connect with your audience.
Throughout the 6 week course, participants will create, develop, and launch their work.
Sessions start Feb. 5th, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. at The Palace Theater in Hamilton, NY.
Schedule & Topics:
Session 1 - 2/5 - Welcome, Work, Barriers, & Motivations
Session 2 - 2/12 - Creative Wellness, Process, and Design Your Life
Session 3 - 2/19 - Planning and Goal Setting
Session 4 - 2/26 - Collaborators, Partnerships, Funding
Session 5 - 3/5 - Artists Statements, Marketing, Voice
Session 6 - 3/12 - Show & Tell: Presentations & Sharing (Open To Public)
Audience:
Community members in the Central New York Region
May be interested in making a career out of their creative talent or of doing something on the side
May be offering a creative service or selling a physical product
Artists looking to expand their practice for non-commercial purposes
Learning outcomes:
Develop a potentially viable business idea based on your creative talent
Strengthen your health and wellness through your creative practice
Develop a deeper understanding of your creative process, interests, and desires for your creative talent
Analyze the specific characteristics of your target audience and ways to connect with them
Understand different funding approaches, careers, and resources available for next steps

Saturday Jazz


Saturday Jazz
Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Join us at Arts at the Palace for one of our most well-loved series, Saturday Jazz! Brian Stark, Visiting Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Colgate University and Mark Shiner, professional freelance percussionist, will present three unique performances featuring various artists and repertoire each month at 12 noon. Come enjoy an afternoon of exceptional jazz music right here in the heart of Hamilton!
Spring 2025 Dates:
February 1st, 2025 - Featuring Dr. Gabriel Condon, guitarist and Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Hamilton College and skilled local jazz player Rich Mollin on bass.
March 1st, 2025 - Featuring Deion Patterson, pianist and choir director for the Colgate Chaplains Office, along with Don Williams on bass.
April 12th, 2025 - Featuring the Mark Shiner Quartet in anticipation of their upcoming recording project with Brian Stark on saxophone, Dave Salazzo on piano, Matt Vacanti on bass and Mark Shiner on drums.

Kit Boyer “Echo” Book Release and 2025 Kickoff Party




ARTS AT THE PALACE AND “WAG” Present…
Kit Boyer “Echo” Book Release and 2025 Kickoff Party
Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Join us Thursday, January 30th at 7pm to celebrate the Book Release “Echo” of one of our Writers Accountability Group members, Kit Boyer! This short collection of poems is a study of how events in our lives, in history, recur. Purchase HERE!
It will fun and casual evening with food and drink to kick off the new year! Here is sneak peak at the nights events:
A special reading by Kit Boyer’s from her Chapbook “Echo”
New paintings on display by Michael Goe
Live Music from Henry Howard and band, sharing his new single release
Live Music by Dave Montanye, playing from his new EP “Miles To Go”
A note about Echo by Kit Boyer: This project is made possible through NYSCA and the CNY Arts Grants for Regional Arts and Cultural Engagement regrant program thanks to a New York State Senate Initiative supported by the NYS Legislature, the Office of the Governor and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.

LifeLong Learning: A View from Taiwan



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
A View from Taiwan
Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
The independent democracy of Taiwan- the producer of the world's best semi-conductor chips- is under massive pressure from the People's Republic of China to return to the motherland. This presentation focuses on the people of Taiwan and how they understand their current position.
Presenter: David Robinson is the Robert H.N. Ho Professor in Asian Studies and a Professor of History at Colgate University. For the last 40 years, he has regularly traveled to China, Taiwan, and Japan for research and study.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Winnie-the-Pooh Day


Join us as we celebrate National Winnie-the-Pooh Day and honor the birthday of Winnie-the-Pooh author A.A. Milne! There will be various activities for all ages at different times and locations throughout the village. Come to just one, or come to them all! Admission to the day’s programs and activities is free.
Schedule of Events
10 a.m. — Hamilton Public Library (13 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY)
We will kick off the celebration with a special story time at the Hamilton Public Library. Open to children of all ages.
11 a.m. — Colgate Bookstore (3 Utica Street, Hamilton, NY)
Stop in at the Colgate Bookstore for Hundred Acre Wood crafts and snacks.
Noon — Arts at the Palace (19 Utica Street, Hamilton, NY)
Head to the Palace Theater for a live sing-a-long with Jenni Larchar of Jenni’s Music Studio. Children of all ages are welcome to sing and dance along.
1 p.m. — Hamilton Public Library (13 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY)
Next, it’s time for lunch and a movie! Head back to the Hamilton Public Library and enjoy free pizza from Oliveri’s Pizzeria while watching a movie, sponsored by the Colgate Bookstore. More details about the movie.

LifeLong Learning: Politics and Dirty Hands



LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Politics and Dirty Hands
Date: Thursday, January 9th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Political life often seems to require actions that ordinary morality condemns. This presentation explores how political theorists have approached this challenge.
Presenter: David McCabe is the Richard J. and Joan Head Chair in Philosophy at Colgate University where he has taught since 1994. His research concentrates on contemporary political philosophy.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning

Creative Collective

Creative Collective
Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Studio Room, Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Arts at the Palace is excited to introduce “Creative Collective,” a once-a-month collective performance that showcases the heart and soul of our community. Join us for an inspiring evening of live music, poetry, writing, and spoken word performances. It’s more than just an event—it’s a celebration of the artistry that makes our community unique. Enjoy some popcorn and a drink and come be a part of these easy-going evenings in our Studio Room as we highlight the amazing talent in our region.

Creative Power Hour
Creative Power Hour
Date: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost: This is a free monthly workshop. Registration not required, simply join us in person!
An hour a month for grownups to quietly pursue their creative in a supportive group setting. Expect 45 minutes of quiet creative time and 15 minutes of optional sharing.
Hosted by Abigail and Andrea.

2024 Annual Gala & Fundraiser
Support The Arts
Join us December 14th, 2024 as we celebrate the artists and creators who have contributed to our vibrant arts community.
Kicking off the evening, we’ll have our Artist Showcase for Patrons where we will feature a small collection of artists and works we’ve helped produce this past year. This ticketed, Patron pre-event begins at 6pm and includes:
Access to the Artist Showcase for Patrons
Reserved seating for the evening and special gift
2025 Marketing Packages
Complimentary Raffle Tickets & Champagne Toast
At 7:15pm, we will open the doors to our General Admission supporters.
There will be a Live Arts Auction featuring a variety of visual arts, ceramics, private performances, and some “non-art” items.
Chartwells is generously providing this year's catering and bar service.
All tickets include:
Open Bar, Hors D'oeuvres, and Tasting Menu
Chartwells Signature Cocktail & Mocktail
Live Music & Dancing
After-Hours Karaoke party in the Palace Studio
Schedule Of The Evening
6:00pm - Artist Showcase for Patrons
7:15pm - General Admission, Open Bar, and elegant tasting menu by Chartwells Catering
8:15pm - Arts Auction featuring regional artists and organizations
8:45pm - Live Music & Dancing
9:15 - Raffle & More Dancing
10:30pm - After-Hours Karaoke Party
“Formal” Attire
We invite you to dress up for the night.
We’ll be handing out a number of fun feathers, accessories, and party favors to accent the night’s theme.
Or bring your own if you’re feeling festive!

LifeLong Learning


LifeLong Learning
LifeLong Learning a collaboration between Colgate University's Upstate Institute and the community to provide adults with ongoing education for the enrichment of their lives in a diversity of fields.
Music in the High Renaissance Part two
Date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346
This class explores music in the time of Michelangelo, TItian, and Caravaggio, focusing on genres for the church (mass and motet), courtly chamber (Italian madrigal and French chanson), and theater (early opera).
Presenter: Seth Coluzzi is a scholar of the music, poetry, and culture of late-Renaissance Italy, whose research focuses on issues of interpretation, analysis, and mode in early music, particularly in the Italian madrigal. His book, "Guarini's 'Il pastor fido' and the Italian Madrigal: Voicing the Pastoral in Late Renaissance Italy," was published in 2023 by Routledge.
Annual memberships are available for both individuals and families. However, all presentations are open to non-members for a $10 fee.
For more information visit: www.colgate.edu/community/lifelong-learning