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The 2nd weekend of June is always a heavy weight weekend when it comes to events.  Two big event headline the card this weekend and the under card is stuffed as well.  Ok, enough boxing puns for this post.  There is a full schedule of events going on this weekend, and here are some best best for family fun.
1. Saturday and Sunday features the 21st annual Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Canastota.  Boxing’s greatest names are on hand for a weekend of tributes to the sport & its champions. Museum tours by celebrities, ringside lectures, celebrity boxing, golf tournament Banquet, parade at 1pm on Sunday followed by the induction ceremony.
2. It is a busy weekend in Peterboro as it is the annual Civil War Weekend.  There are activities at the Gerrit Smith National Historic Landmark, the National Abolition Hall of Fame and on the village green.  Step back in time with encampments, skirmishes, period music and demonstrations, children's games, and an authentic General Store. This is a fund raiser for the preservation of Peterboro's historic buildings. Saturday, 10 am ~ 5 pm, Sunday, 10 am ~ 4 pm, Adults $7, Children 6-12 $3, Under 6 yrs free
3. The Skyway Festival takes to Hooks Wiltse field in the village of Hamilton bringing a large variety music to the village.  After the bands are finished playing several will be jamming at local night spots in the village.
4. Farmer's markets can be found in Hamilton, Cazenovia, Oneida and Canastota this weekend on Saturday, buy fresh, buy local.
5. The 15th annual Nate Race/Titletown Run in Canastota begins early Saturday morning.  It is one of the many thrilling events during the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend. Race starts at 8:30am. Start line is near the Canastota Recreation park, on North Main St., Canastota, NY. The course is flat and fast, come ready to run! For complete information and race entry form call 315-697-35-17 or email doug_r_holdrdige@adp.com
 
 

Jazz `N Caz 2008 will fill the village of Cazenovia with music from Thursday, Sept. 11 to the wee hours of Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Brae Loch Inn and at the Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College.  All performances are free; however a $10 donation is suggested for performances in the theatre.  You can get a printable schedule here.

The weekend will kick off at the Brae Loch Inn, 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 11 with the Latin Jazz of DaFloJo Tette.

Friday, Sept. 12 , Jazz`N Caz begins at 6 p.m. at the Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College, on the Time Warner Mainstage, with pianist and composer Noah Kellman and trumpeter Nick Frenay, who will warm the stage for the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, and will join them for the opening numbers of their 7 p.m. set.

The Morgan Street Stompers will play Dixieland at 8:45 p.m., and the evening will wind down with Jimmy Johnson at 10:30 p.m. backed by the local group, the DeLinquents.

At 11:30 p.m., music moves to Seven Stone Steps at the Lincklaen House for Jazz after Hours.

Saturday, Sept. 13 , Jazz ` N Caz begins at 5 p.m. at the Catherine Cummings Theatre with performances by the Cazenovia High School Vocal Ensemble, and the Cazenovia High School Jazz Ensemble.

The Jane Monheit Quartet takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.   Trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso takes the stage at 9 p.m., with Neal Miner on bass, Matt Munisteri on guitar and vocals, and John Allred on trombone.

On Saturday night at 11 p.m., the music moves to Seven Stone Steps at the Lincklaen House for a Jazz after Hours jam session that will send the fans home with dreams of next year's Jazz ` N Caz

 
 

With the return of warm weather, Tuesday night Jazz is back at the Colgate Inn in Hamilton.  This year's line up is spectacular once again and will have you toe tapping in no time.  Kicking off the slate of performers is the Jon Seiger Trio.  This summer, don't spend a ton of money on gas to see great live music.  Take the short trip to the Colgate Inn in Hamilton and enjoy a fabulous dinner with great live jazz on Tuesday nights. 

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