Community Calendar

Founded in 1979, the Allegany River Indian Dancers have become one of the best-known Native dance groups in the United States and Canada today. The group has traveled throughout North America, sharing traditional Iroquois social dances. The group is also well known for its repertoire of Intertribal "Pow wow" style dances. Their performances often feature Bill Crouse's hoop dance. This style of dance involves 30 hoops used to make various formations or designs representing things from nature. Through group performances (which often include audience participation) and lecture presentations, this group has taught large audiences about Seneca history and culture and is included in Museum admission.

These events are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information, contact Museum Director Steph Shultes at info@iroquoismuseum.org.

Celebrate Haudenosaunee creativity at this vibrant event featuring an all-Iroquois Art Market showcasing both traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts.
Highlights include:
• Sky Dancers from Six Nations Reserve (Ontario) performing traditional Iroquois social dances, with opportunities for the public to join in.
• Onondaga storyteller Perry Ground, captivating audiences with dramatic tales of daring feats and adventures
• A family activity area with hands-on crafts.
• Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin, discussing regional conservation and presenting native animals, including birds of prey.
• The Museum’s archaeology department, offering artifact identification and demonstrations of early technologies like flintknapping.
Immerse yourself in Haudenosaunee art, culture, and storytelling.
Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members/$5 children ages 5-17/free children under 5 includes Museum admission.

These events are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information, contact Museum Director Steph Shultes at info@iroquoismuseum.org.

Celebrate Haudenosaunee creativity at this vibrant event featuring an all-Iroquois Art Market showcasing both traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts.
Highlights include:
• Sky Dancers from Six Nations Reserve (Ontario) performing traditional Iroquois social dances, with opportunities for the public to join in.
• Onondaga storyteller Perry Ground, captivating audiences with dramatic tales of daring feats and adventures
• A family activity area with hands-on crafts.
• Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin, discussing regional conservation and presenting native animals, including birds of prey.
• The Museum’s archaeology department, offering artifact identification and demonstrations of early technologies like flintknapping.
Immerse yourself in Haudenosaunee art, culture, and storytelling.
Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members/$5 children ages 5-17/free children under 5 includes Museum admission.

These events are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information, contact Museum Director Steph Shultes at info@iroquoismuseum.org.

Celebrate the season with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, the largest touring production of its kind in North America. Coming to THE PALACE THEATRE in ALBANY on DECEMBER 3, 2026, this unforgettable performance features an international cast of dancers, dazzling acrobatics, elaborate costumes, and larger-than-life puppetry.
Set to the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the production transforms the stage into a magical holiday experience. A highlight of the show is the “Dove of Peace” adagio, a powerful and visually stunning moment that captivates audiences of all ages.
Now in its 34th year, the production continues to delight families across more than 80 cities annually.