Syracuse Social is the best! My partner and I had zero dance experience, and didn't know anyone on…read moreour first day. From the first moment we were impressed with this group. They provide name tags so everyone can get to know one another more easily. The crash course brings you up to speed with no prior knowledge needed. The instructors are skillful and offer great explanations. The founder's (Allison) passion is evident. She makes every effort to ensure the space is safe, welcoming, and fun. The best part is the social dancing afterwards. Everyone is so inclusive and friendly. We have met many friends through this group and now we make it a point to go to every event they're hosting. Join us on the dance floor!

Such a welcoming, fun, and just plain great group of folks. West Coast Swing is such a fun dance,…read moreand this group has given me much-needed community. Allison leads this group with beginners in mind, is conscious of safety and well-being, and is just a fantastic teacher. And the other teachers (such as Mangesh and Moriah) are wonderful too! This group is accessible to EVERYONE--doesn't matter your experience level, your background, etc. This group has changed my life in more ways than one (and that one is I am now addicted to dancing lol) So if you want to build community, meet new people, learn a new skill that you can take anywhere, or just try something new, I highly recommend checking out Syracuse Social.

A special gem of a festival! We're so lucky to have world-class music from amazingly talented and…read morerenowned musicians at a reasonable price right here in Skaneateles / CNY.

My wife and I saw Bela Fleck this year and due to inclement weather, it was moved from the winery…read moreto a nearby high school. It was a seamless transition and the communication was great! The Skan Fest committee seems to be a cohesive team with one objective, bring great music to Skaneateles and the CNY communities.

We had a great experience here on a Saturday night with my nephew. He had a ton of fun for $5.50…read moreand two hours of bounce time. There were not many people here but the kids that were, were very polite. The staff members were great and super nice. Just bring socks (parents included) so you don't have to pay the $2 for socks. Had a great time!

Really cute gallery with an awesome view! We ducked in this store while on vacation and trying to…read moreavoid the rain. We did not know what to expect but we're delighted to find such awesome merchandise! We browsed that gallery and was blown away at the view out the back window. Again, it was raining but we had a great view of the lake. We will stop here again next time in the area.

We stopped by Gallery Fifty Four during a "First Friday" event in September. The gallery is warm…read moreand inviting--and well stocked with hand-made work by local and regional artists. We enjoyed perusing work in a wide variety of media (wood, jewelry, glass, ceramics, paintings, and a few textiles). The staff was very friendly and helpful. A nice stop on your visit to this cute town!

Teresa Vitale is a lovey woman who runs this gallery of beautiful artwork, jewelry, pottery, and…read moreall kinds of amazing locally made hand-crafted artwork. This is a must see gallery that everyone who visits Skaneateles should stop in to see. Teresa is so kind and knowledgeable about all of the pieces in this gallery. Do not overlook this treasured spot!

I have shopped there many times. Whether I need a unique gift or a small hostess gift, they have…read moresomething for every price point. It is surprising to see the artisanship in one off-the-beaten path store. The owner is lovely and knows all of her artists so any questions can be answered. Great any time of year.

The Syracuse University Art Museum, located on SU's campus it's a small museum, occupying part of a…read morefloor in Shaffer Hall. The collection is well curated, showing a variety of mediums and perspectives. A lot of the exhibits rotate so that the vast art collection at SU can be seen, as having the ability to bring in traveling exhibits. Most of what I saw while I was there would be on display until March 2022. Wandering through the rooms I found myself moved by the visiting exhibit in the first couple of room, which was "Per(Sister) Incarcerated Women of Louisiana". It had a variety of mediums conveying the stories of women in prison. It felt really accessible, art which would reach and communicate clearly to anyone. "Reckonings: American Art and the Slow Violence of Climate Crisis", was a handful of images brought together by SU students from the 1800 through mid-1900s which had a really thought provoking commentary on art as a reflection of climate change and human treatment of the environment. The work on display of Mary Petty made me laugh, and again think deeper about the time and context in which she was creating her illustrations. More traditional and global work can be found in the Collection Highlights. If on campus to visit the museum on the weekend you can use the College Lot for free. It's only a block from the museum so it's quite convenient. For the size the Art Museum delivers a lot and it is well worth a visit.

The Setnor School of Music is located in Crouse College on the Syracuse University campus. The…read moreschool seeks to present live music in the face of a changing 21st century. The school's departments focus on Education, Industry, Performance, and Composition & History of Music. As a performing arts venue, the Setnor School of Music presents free performances of music in the historic Setnor Auditorium. Parking for concerts and events is convenient and available for free in Q-1 and Irving Garage. Music has thrived at Syracuse University since 1877, when the Department of Music was founded and SU became the first university in the United States to grant a degree in music and require four years' study in both music and theory. Now known as the Rose, Jules R., and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music, the school continues this proud tradition by offering professional-level training through six undergraduate and four graduate degree programs that allow talented musicians and future music industry leaders to excel both collectively and as individuals. The Setnor School of Music seeks to integrate community into the practice of live music-making. The school maintains a commitment to combining with high school groups, and houses the Syracuse Youth Orchestra, Allegro Youth Wind Ensemble, and the Syracuse Children's Choir. For more information on the Community Music Division of the Setnor School, contact Amy Mertz at ammertz@syr.edu. For more information, visit the school's webpage at www.vpa.syr.edu/music or follow us on Twitter. Be sure to 'check-in' to events on Foursquare or Facebook.

Fantastic dance company. Both my children attend several classes and all the dance teachers are…read moreoutstanding. Their experience and knowledge that is taught to the children is impeccable. My girls have developed a love for dance because of this studio and all the instructors. The owner is very knowledgeable as well as very personable. She knows all the students who attend and interacts with everyone. All of the staff is just amazing. I highly recommend the studio whether your child wants to do dance for fun or take it more seriously, this is a great school to attend.

The school bus drops them off right there. That was a big selling point. I was told my daughter…read morecould get off the bus there and they would look after her until class and until pick up time. The first day when I pulled up 15 minutes early my 6 year old was already waiting in the parking lot for me. She had taken the wrong class and gotten out early. No one noticed she was in the wrong class and no one noticed her walk out the building or her waiting in the parking lot area alone. Then on another occasion she was dared by an older kid to go outside naked she did and again no one noticed a her go outside even naked. I should have known better than to let her be there on her own shame on me I won't do that anymore. The parking lot is muddy a large part of the year that's hard on shoes and vehicle interior. There's no large viewing window. There's a window in the door you can look through but you risk getting hit by the door, being in the way and other parents are also trying to look through the window. The cost is about 85$ a quarter and the class is about 40 minutes long once a week we did a recital of the Nutcracker last winter it was performed at Cayuga College. The Spring performance is going to be Wizard of Oz. This is a revision review as the owner did call me today to introduce herself to me and also to address these issues. She also let me know I had the cost wrong on my old review I fixed it now to reflect the correct price.