Good morning, Syracuse.

Cake performed in LaFayette on May 30 at an apple orchard, launching the summer concert season with nostalgic tunes and a tree giveaway that briefly confused the crowd (Natalie was ultimately the winner).

The performance combined playful banter with energetic music to leave fans talking.

On Sunday, thousands attended a free backstage celebration at Empower FCU Amphitheater to mark its 10th season.

Local leaders praised the venue's role in uniting the community (offering backstage tours, stage walks and live entertainment) while local vendors and residents connected over its decade-long success.

Cicero North Syracuse High School students attended their senior ball at the Marriott downtown on Friday, May 29.

Photographer Lia Garnes captured the excitement in 149 photos, and Syracuse.com will feature more prom coverage from Central New York through mid-June.

Parent Fahed Saada asked Fayetteville-Manlius schools to take a public stand after a video showed a student ripping a Palestinian flag + an email criticized his daughter’s reading of a Palestinian poem at a May 18 assembly; he wants an apology and retraction of the email.

The Onondaga County Clerk’s office recorded 59 home sales between May 17 and May 21, including a ranch condo sold for $925,000 and a three-bedroom home in Manlius noted as the priciest at 2,416 sqft.

Jamesville-DeWitt's boys lacrosse team won the Section III Class C championship with a 15-3 victory over New Hartford at Cicero North Syracuse Saturday, and they will play the Section IV champion at 5 p.m. Wednesday as they seek to break their state tournament drought.

F-M won 26-0 against Columbia in the regional flag football round at SUNY Morrisville and will face Clarence in the state semis next Saturday, while Syracuse East ended its season with a Class A regional loss.

The Syracuse Mets lost to the Rochester Red Wings, 5-3, at ESL Ballpark Saturday night.

Seaver King hit a solo home run in the third inning to give Rochester an early lead and Christian Arroyo hit a home run in the ninth that helped narrow the gap before Rochester held on.

Liverpool clinched the Section III Class AAA baseball title with a 7-3 win over Christian Brothers Academy on Sunday, May 31 at Falcon Park (Auburn).

The Legends advanced to regionals after defeating Utica Proctor and Baldwinsville in earlier rounds.

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters — Tickets required — Witness an unforgettable musical journey through the heart of an iconic American tale.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to rock stardom through his iconic music.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY — Tickets required — Experience the uplifting story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame through his legendary songs.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame through his timeless classics.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond through his iconic hits in a vibrant musical performance.

Lucy Darling's Magical Comedy Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter and magic with the award-winning magician and comedian, Lucy Darling.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

1-4 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame, filled with his classic hits.

Syracuse Career Fair

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Marriott Syracuse Downtown — Free entry — Meet face to face with recruiters and explore various career opportunities from local and Fortune 500 companies.

Planet K-Pop Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling beats of K-Pop hits live on stage.

Syracuse Speed Dating for Singles Ages 44-59

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Vicinos Brick and Brew — Ticket required — Connect with up to 12 singles in a fun and fast-paced environment.