American Revolutions

Skaneateles Festival American Revolutions Thurs. Aug 13, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Event Sponsored by: The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz and Innovative Programming** Upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Skaneateles Festival considers how the founders’ revolutionary spirit has persisted in American arts and culture as the search for “a more perfect union” continues. Soprano and former Robinson Award Winner Elizabeth Sutphen (“impressive,” New York Times) performs beloved American songs as well as a new Festival commission about women’s suffrage and the Seneca Falls Convention. Flutist Violinist David McCarroll performs American classics by Copland and Ives.   Program: COPLAND Duo for Flute and Piano Song selections by BERNSTEIN, BARBER, IVES, and AMY BEACH IVES Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano New Work – Commissioned by the Skaneateles Festival Upcoming Events “In soprano Elizabeth Sutphen’s deft hands, Atalanta was similarly Mozartean, a clever, sassy proto-Despina with crisp comedic instincts and fierce coloratura.” Opera News WEEKDAY EVENING CONCERTS First Presbyterian Church The facility was rebuilt in 1998 and the church committed to using the building as a community resource to provide space for and host various Art Shows and Music Festivals, Education programs, Co-ops, and Community based youth programs. 97 E. Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152 Parking for the First Presbyterian Church along Genesee Street or in the municipal parking lot located behind M&T Bank on Genesee St. or Doug’s Fish Fry on Jordan. There is also free parking at Skaneateles High School. From Syracuse and points east: Take Rte. 690 West to 695 West, then follow exit sign to Rte. 5 West. At the second light, turn left onto Rte. 321 (Bennetts Corners Road). Follow 321 until it ends in downtown Skaneateles. Turn left onto Genesee Street. The church is on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church. From Auburn and points west: Take Route 20 (Genesee Street) to Skaneateles. Go through the center village and the church will be on the left, directly across from Lakeside Park and the Episcopal Church. Doors open at 7:30pm – Concerts begin promptly at 8pm The church is air-conditioned and the seats are cushioned church pews. All seating is “first come, first served” with“A” ticket seating being designated in the front rows of the church and “B” ticket seating in the back ½ of the church. Light refreshments may be available for purchase at Intermission. There are many restaurants located in the Village within an easy walk or short drive of the church. See listing of “Friends of the Festival” restaurants. We are happy to accommodate any accessibility needs of patrons and handicap seating is available in all price levels. Please call our office at 315-685-7418 so that we can ensure the best accommodations. Attendance may be at capacity, so come early to assure yo...