UPCOMING EVENTS

What: A celebration of women in business in Central New York, featuring light fare, networking, ash bar and an opportunity to network with your entrepreneurial peers. Sponsored by WISE, WBOC and Syracuse Woman Magazine. When: 4:30 p.m. Registration. Event from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Sky Armory, 351 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Sunday, April 10 Bones East Concert

What: This family-friendly concert, founded in the early 1980s by the late Howard Kelley, is a 25-member trombone ensemble made up of semi-professionals, retirees and students who volunteer their time and talent. Bones East, is a one-hour concert and features exciting music composed and/or arranged by CNY residents. Where: DeWitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13214 Info: Free and open to the public. Donations encouraged to help support music ministry program.

Saturday, April 23 Symphoria’s Ukraine Benefit Concert

What: A benefit concert for the Ukrainian refugee resettlement in Central New York featuring works written by Ukrainian composers. Symphoria’s acting concertmaster, Sonya Stith Williams, will be featured violin soloist in Legende by composer Heinryk Wieniawski. All donations collected at this event will support a new fund established by Interfaith Works of CNY for the unmet needs of the families that will come. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Church of the Most Holy Rosary, 111 Roberts Ave., Syracuse, NY 13207 Info: experiencesymphoria.org

Tuesday April 26 Stand Against Racism Walk, Moving Forward Together

What: Walk to show support for diversity, inclusion and racial equity in Syracuse and Onondaga County, starting at the YWCA main office (401 Douglas St., Syracuse, NY 13203) and ending with a proclamation at the Onondaga County Court House (401 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202) Where: YWCA main office to Onondaga County Courthouse Info: FREE, visit ywca-syracuse.org/get-involved/stand-against-racism-week/ for walk times. What: The black tie Gala honors Aminy Inati Audi. Aminy, her family and Stickley, Audi & Co. have been supporters of Crouse Health as well as many other community endeavors. Aminy has served as the evening's General Chair and Community Committee Chair. Event features musical guest Atlas. Proceeds will be used to support the work of Crouse Health Foundation including purchasing special equipment, underwriting new initiatives and funding educational programs/scholarships. When: 6 p.m. Where: Oncenter Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, 800 S. State St., Syracuse, NY 13202 Info: crouse.org/tribute2021

Saturday, April 30 Bone Appetit to support Wanderer’s Rest

What: An opportunity for people to get to know the Wanderer’s Rest Animal Shelter and learn how they can help the organization. Features silent auction, food, drinks and musical entertainment by David and Leslie of Crushing Midnight. All proceeds go toward supporting the cats and dogs at the shelter. When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Lincklaen House, 79 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035 Info: wanderersrest.org Cost: $25 per ticket

Saturday, May 2 Erin’s Paws for the Cause 5K

What: 5K run with the proceeds going to support the CNY SPCA. Features raffles and a 50/50 on race day. To sponsor or donate email msims4@twcny.rr.com. When: 9 a.m. Where: Reed Webster Park, 3491 Warners Rd, Camillus, NY 13031 Info: To register, visit: runsignup.com/race/ny/Camillus/erinspawsforthecause.

Saturday, May 7 15th Annual Syracuse Crawfish Festival

What: Authentic Cajun music, lively dancing, crafters, vendors and food. Features Brass Inc., Soul Risin, Ripcords and the Confabulateurs. A mascot dance-off, kids area and nine local food trucks will be on hand. All funds raised go toward projects supported by Operation Northern Comfort. When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY 13202 Info: operationnc.org

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