This exhibit is an exploration of identity, spirituality and the significance of experience. Spencer Stultz utilizes portraiture to interrogate the complexities of life, utilizing her personal lens to
engage and conceptualize topics that are intangible, yet integral to
the human experience. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 21; exhibit runs Feb. 19 through March 23, at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St.

This discussion will be moderated by Onondaga County Legislation Chris Ryan, 8th District. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Use entrance off of main parking lot on Magnolia Street to enter into the school's auditorium.

Kitchen Chemistry with Ruff Ruffman: Part 2 – Toast will repeat at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Mundy Branch Library. Children ages 5 to 12 can discover if you can un-cook something by cooling it down? Or if there is a way to un-toast toast? Learn the answers to these questions and more as library staff explores kitchen chemistry with the star of the PBS Kids show "Ruff Ruffman!" Call (315) 435-3395 to sign up.

Learn how to use your cell phone to make calls, texts, find files and access websites. Call (315) 435-3395 to register.

Enjoy a live painting demonstration by Paine Library's featured artist of the month, 11 year-old Amiah Crisler, and compete in a chalk art contest to see who can best replicate Amiah’s award-winning chalk design, Sherbert. The winner will take home a special prize.

Hear Dashé and other local artists, enjoy food, vendors and additional entertainment. Attendees encouraged to wear African-style garments. Cost is $7 in advance, $10 at the door. For tickets, call (315) 876-4135

Sekou Odinga, dequi kioni-sadiki and Matt Meyer will explore the trajectory of the Black Panther Party to present-day. For more information, call (315) 218-5711.

Saxophonist Marcus Anderson will perform. Cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door; $10 for students. Purchase tickets in advance at cnyjazz.org or call (315) 479-5299.

Billboard chart-topping saxophonist Marcus Anderson will describe his years of honing his craft as a member of Prince’s New Power Generation Band, tours with Cee-lo and others and discuss his new entrepreneurial product named ‘ANDcoffee.’ In the context of Black History Month, he will reflect on the current state of the music industry and how music can promote social/cultural understanding. Conversation will be moderated by new Community Folk Art Center Executive Director Tanisha Jackson and include a solo performance by Anderson. Takes place in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, Room 114, Bird Library on the Syracuse University campus. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (315) 442-2230.

Visit Betts Branch Library for a screening of "Black Panther" at 2:45 p.m. Movie is 2 hours, 15 minutes, with a MPAA rating PG-13. Advised for ages 12 and older. Snacks will be offered. Call the library for further details at (315) 435-1940.