Earlville Opera House is hosting four sessions of paranormal investigations Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight, each day Investigators have found that music invokes the spirits, so regional musician Reyna Stagnaro will perform on stage to kick off Friday evening events, and Saturday night will feature an acoustic performance by John Harris of Otherworldly Entity. (Submitted photo)

EARLVILLE - Join us in guided Paranormal Investigations at the historic 1892 Earlville Opera House (EOH) on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4. The events take place from 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight, each day. Investigations are led by seasoned Paranormal Investigator Kenny Harris, leader of Pride Paranormal NY, who will provide a night of fun, education and exploration of the paranormal possibilities at EOH. 

There have been many different experiences at EOH, some people see things, some people hear things, and most have witnessed some form of paranormal activity whether its theater seats folding down on their own, or voices replying to messages over the spirit box, or cat balls lighting up and flying off a stool across the stage, or viewing orbs which seem to be galore in the historic dressing rooms where a lot of creativity happens -we’ve seen and heard quite a bit. It’s all good and positive energy, possibly past musicians, technical crew and patrons who’ve enjoyed former times at EOH. The investigators with Pride Paranormal NY peel away the veil to give participants a glimpse at what remains after life’s curtain is drawn.

Pride Paranormal NY is a fully inclusive paranormal investigation team originating in Central New York. Harris has been leading tours at EOH for seven years now, starting in the Arts Cafe where he reviews the equipment used to detect and communicate with spirits. The investigations then move into the historic 1892 theater to see what ghosts are waiting for the next show! We have found music invokes the spirits in our venue, so regional musician Reyna Stagnaro will perform on stage to kick off Friday evening events, and Saturday night will feature an acoustic performance by John Harris of Otherworldly Entity.

Through community engagement, workshops, paranormal investigations and lectures, Pride Paranormal NY seeks to provide a safe, inclusive and understanding atmosphere to explore the concepts of spirituality, identity, and the paranormal, while educating participants on the diverse cultural and spiritual history of New York. Pride Paranormal NY works with local community groups and historic sites to increase the visibility of underrepresented populations through the scope of pseudo-scientific paranormal investigations. 

Pride Paranormal NY is funded entirely by guest donations and provides their services to historic sites, museums, and charities at no cost to support these venues. The group is a LGBTQIA+ focused paranormal investigation team operating in the state of New York that celebrates both pride and paranormality. As stated by Harris, “We're not specifically looking for just queer ghosts. Being LGBTQIA+ focused means focusing on language, behavior, and methods that are inclusive and respectful of our members’ identities. However, I do think it’s important to acknowledge that queer, trans individuals, nonbinary people, etc. have ALWAYS existed, and I hope having an inclusive, supportive, caring group aids in communicating with spirits who deserve to be acknowledged.” 

Keep an open mind and join us! All proceeds go to support the dual mission of the EOH which is to “enrich the Central New York Community through the visual and performing arts while preserving its historic building for future generations.”

EOH was founded in 1972 as a non-profit community service organization promoting the arts in rural Central New York by offering programs of cultural, educational and historical significance. This is achieved while striving to preserve the architectural and historic integrity of the EOH, a unique second-story theater constructed in 1892. Key EOH programs include a wide range of culturally diverse visual and performing arts programs represented through rotating gallery exhibitions; three live performance series; arts workshops; classes and arts education opportunities for all populations; and grant making into Broome, Chenango and Otsego counties. EOH was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Attendance for the Paranormal Investigation is limited and registration is required by calling (315) 691-3550 or signing up on our website at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com. The cost is $20 per person, with residents of Earlville admitted for free with registration. And, you can purchase your own customized 2025 EOH Pride Paranormal NYS t-shirt on our website too, sizes S-5X ($7.50-$17.50). Help support a good cause while exploring something new!

Earlville Opera House Arts Center is located at 18 East Main Street in the charming Village of Earlville and is wheelchair accessible. The 1892 National Landmark Theater is equipped with a hearing loop provided by Hamilton Hearing LLC. Please check our website for information on our programs and services, also like us on Facebook and Instagram.

EOH events are made possible with support from the Office of the Governor and NYS Legislature, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, and through the generosity of EOH members. Special thanks to Pride Paranormal NY for their investigative services. 

- Information from the EOH