“Earlville Opera House Multi Arts Center enriches the Central New York community through the visual and performing arts while preserving its historic building for future generations.”
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturdays 12-3pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
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Upcoming Performances!!
Main Stage ~ Celebrate the Bicentenial of The Erie Canal ~ Dave Ruch!!
Spring Fundraiser on the main STAGE ~ Rusty PIckup Band!!
Main STAGE ~ Oklahoma Rising Country star ~ kaitlin butts!!
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“Incredible performance!”
-Rory Lawrence, Erie Canal Museum, Syracuse NY
Main Stage
Dave Ruch: The Erie Canal Concert
Celebrate the Bicentennial Year of the Erie Canal! 1825-2025
Fri. May 16 @ 7pm
Dave Ruch is a special musician who sings and plays music for all ages on an intriguing assortment of instruments including mandolin, banjo, guitar, jaw harp, bones, spoons and more. His concerts are characterized by a warm rapport with the audience, excellent musicianship, enlightening historical tidbits and just the right amount of humor.
For this multi-generational concert, Ruch presents some of the fruits of his decades-long research into music and life on the Erie Canal, offering classic singalongs and toe tapping music along with rarely-heard pieces and stories from the days of “Clinton’s Ditch.”
200 years on the Erie Canal, CBS Morning Special
Spring FUNdraiser on the Main Stage
Rusty Pickup Band
Sat. May 10 @ 7pm
The Rusty Pickup band brings some of the greatest hits of Folk-Rock and Country from the 70’s and onward, covering bands like the Eagles, Merle Haggard, Little Feat, Hank Williams, Grateful Dead, Crosby Stills & Nash and many more! With John Crespi and Bruce Ward on vocals and guitar, Steve Skollar on mandolin, Carl Pickett on bass and Brendan O’Connor on the drums, you’ll be transported back in time with these favorites. Pump up the tires on your rusty pickup and join the fun!
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Join this fun and rowdy band of local favorite musicians as we raise money to support the Opera House's mission!
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Featured in Rolling Stone, her album "Roadrunner!" was rated the #4 for 2024! The gritty country music synonymous with Texas and Oklahoma is booming.
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MAIN sTAGE
Kaitlin Butts
Sat. June 21 @ 7pm
A truly one-of-a-kind artist, Kaitlin Butts has a deep affinity for country music’s more theatrical side: the extravagant storytelling, dazzling showmanship, songs embedded with both unbridled emotion and quick-fire humor. After discovering her passion for performing as a little girl, the Tulsa native later brought her boundless energy and radiant voice to her own unapologetic yet soulful songwriting.
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WORKSHOP CLASS!!
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CALL FOR MURAL ARTISTS: Request for Proposals (RFP)
Earlville Opera House, 18 East Main Street, Earlville, New York, 13332 is seeking proposals for an outdoor mural on a brick wall in our newly expanded Courtyard. We are asking mural artists to submit a quote and an itemization of what is included in the quote. Please also state anything that might be needed for the project but is not included in your quote, such as scaffolding or lift, etc. Please include the number of days you anticipate this project will take to complete.
The wall is approximately 30 ft high and 30 ft wide. However, the mural does not have to cover the entire wall. Approximately 20 ft x 20 ft would suffice.
The style must be trompe l’oeil as we are looking for a realistic representation of the actual interior of the 1892 historic National Landmark theater and a realistic representation of a band playing on the stage.
The wall as shown in the photo is brick with patches of plaster. Please indicate if you can create the mural with the wall as existing or would need the Opera House to modify. It is to the Opera House's financial advantage for the mural to be painted without modification. If this is not workable for you, please let us know.
We request use of Golden Paintworks Mural and Theme paint.
Please see the image of an AI concept of what we are looking for. It is based on an actual photo of the interior and a photo of the exterior. The musicians are fictional. It may be helpful for you to visit the site. If this is something you intend to do, please call and speak to Michelle Connelly, the Executive Director, to arrange a time and date, (315) 691-3550.
Please include samples of past mural images you’ve created.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2025.
Proposals can be submitted by emailing [email protected] or be physically mailed to: Earlville Opera House, PO 111, Earlville, NY 13332
Check Out Our Artist Galleries!!
april 26th - May 31st
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West Gallery
“Drawings of the Historic Erie Canal”
By: Dana Hatchett
Signature Piece:
The Erie Canal in Rochester
East Gallery
“The Seasons”
By: Pamela Fishkin Hero
Signature Piece:
February
Arts Cafe
“Protectors: Saving Biodiversity in the Age of Extinction”
Prints on loan by: Ron Blackmore
Accompanying photographs by
Wells Horton
in tribute to Olaus and Mardy Murie.
Gallery Opening Reception on Saturday April 26th, from 1-3pm. Art Galleries are FREE and OPEN to the public.
Special thanks to Golden Artist Colors for their support of our Visual Artist Program, and Jewett's Cheese House, Cottage Bakery, Nazzitto’s Wine & Liquors, and SWANK By Design for being our Opening Reception Hospitality Sponsors.
Learn more about the Earlville Opera House’s long history of serving the local community, artists, and the CNY region for over 50 years.
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