NYS DOT Open House On I-81 Project

OnCenter 800 S. State St. , Syracuse

State transportation officials will hold an open house on June 18 to discuss plans to tear down a portion of Interstate 81 and reroute highway traffic around the eastern edge of the city. The open house will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Oncenter. People will be able to talk with various state officials and representatives about multiple aspects of the project -- from traffic flow to real estate information to construction. There will be a formal presentation at 6 p.m.

Walt Shepperd Retirement Party

Palace Theatre 2384 James St., Syracuse

The Media Unit team will throw the group's executive producer of 43 years Walt Shepperd a retirement party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Palace Theatre. The party will be hosted by local musician, city councilor and Media Unit alum Joe Driscoll. Additional alums will perform and share memories of their time working with Shepperd. Tickets are a suggested $15 donation, which will include hors d'oeuvres with a cash bar available.

$15