The Near Westside Initiative will host a preview celebration to mark the completion of a new community performance space in the former Case Building. The performance space, located on the first and second floors of the Case Building’s western wing, will feature a black-box performance space that will seat 150 people. Additional rehearsal and classroom space will provide community space for arts organizations both in the Near Westside and throughout Central New York to share and use for performances, rehearsals, classes and storage. The completion of the performance space marks the final major development project in the Case Building, which currently houses ProLiteracy in its eastern wing, as well as 12 residential apartment units and a commercial space on the third floor. The Near Westside Initiative will host a preview event to mark completion of the space beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. The preview event will feature dance performances by local artists from the Near Westside and surrounding Central New York area. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Syracuse Citywide Summer Book Club presents Matthew Desmond’s Pulitzer prize-winning book "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City." Read the book and join the conversation with special guest Sally Santangelo, executive director of CNY Fair Housing. Attend this event and enter a drawing for a free copy of "Evicted."