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Alfred Hitchcock's landmark masterpiece of the macabre stars Anthony Perkins as the troubled Norman Bates, whose old dark house and adjoining motel are not the place to spend a quiet evening. No one knows that better than Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), the ill-fated traveler whose journey ends in the notorious "shower scene." First a private detective, then Marion's sister (Vera Miles) searches for her, the horror and the suspense mount to a terrifying climax where the mysterious killer is finally revealed. 35mm print from Universal.

Adults $5.50, members $4.50, children $1.50. At the door or purchase ONLINE

The week-long Cartoon Madness festival from the Warner Bros. Looney Toones/Merrie Melodies series with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and more! This year's collection of a dozen hilarious shorts features TWEETY! Join us for a fun afternoon of the best from Warner Bros' animation! A fun way to spend the day during mid-winter break.

List of featured cartoons:

Vermont�s musical ambassadors in a concert that includes bluegrass, Celtic tunes, sea chanties, and folk songs, liberally laced with dry New England humor. Presented by Rome Historical Society.

Ticket prices t.b.a. Telephone 336-5870 for more information.

Presented by the Syracuse Cinephile Society. This year�s 35mm screenings of silent & early talking films will be held at the Capitol. Guest organists will be Dr. Philip C. Carli and Ben Model. Cinefest and Syracuse Cinephile are dedicated to the history, preservation and enjoyment of vintage motion pictures and related subjects. Cinefest features films from the vaults of the world's greatest libraries and obsure specialties from private collections. Show ends at about 4pm. Visit the website or telephone 315-409-4625 for schedule and additional information.

Registration for Saturday is available separately for $25, and may be purchased at the door.

Back for another spectacular live-on-stage show filled with several all new illusions. See Leon make the Easter Bunny appear out of thin air!�Etienne has over ten years of professional performing experience. His love and passion for the art of magic has taken him all over the globe, performing nationally in entertainment hot spots across the US and internationally in Ireland, Wales, Australia, and at the world-famous magic circle in London, England. Etienne's performances have won him several prestigious awards, including CNY Magician of the Year from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 101, and Stage Magic Champion from the Magicians' Alliance of Eastern States.

Advance ticket prices: adults $10, children $4; door prices: adults $12, children $5. At the door or purchase ONLINE

SILENT MOVIE SERIES: The Birth of a Nation (1915). D.W. Griffith�s monumental masterpiece of the Civil War and Reconstruction period, produced on an epic scale. Stars include Henry B. Walthall, Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, and Miriam Cooper. Possibly the most important -- and most controversial -- film ever made. Featuring the original 1915 musical score by Joseph Carl Breil arranged and performed by Avery Tunningley at the Capitol Grand Organ. Presented in a restored, tinted and toned 35mm print from Musuem of Modern Art. "The landmark of American motion pictures. ****"-- Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide. **(NOTE: Due to the strongly controversial subject matter, this film may prove offensive to some audience members.)

Adults $8.50, seniors $7.50, Capitol members $6.50, children $1.50. At the door or purchase ONLINE

The legendary Jeannette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy in one of their most tuneful musical romances. Jeanette plays a famous opera singer trapped in a loveless marrage with her sadistic mentor (John Barrymore). When she falls in love with an American baritone (Nelson Eddy, who else?) who she befriened years before, the plot thickens. Songs include "Carry Me Back to Old Virgininy" and the perennial favorite, "Will You Remember? (Sweethearts)". �One of the singing duo�s best films.� �Leonard Maltin�s Movie & Video Guide

Adults $5.50, Capitol members/friends $4.50, children $1.50. At the door or purchase ONLINE

The American pop singer and songwriter of international renown, Benny Mardones makes his first Rome, NY appearance in several years. From one of the most requested radio hits of all time "Into the Night" to MTV video hits such as "Sheila C.", Benny will light up the Capitol stage. The Central NY legend is definitely a crowd pleaser. Presented by the Rome Thunderbolts.

Gold circle seating $45(first 10 rows); Silver seating $30(next 10 rows), Bronze seating $25 (all other seats). For more ticket info go to theconcert website. (Benefit for Rome Thunderbolts)

PART 1: Ghost Seekers of Central New York present their findings from a recent ghost hunt at the Capitol - a multi-media presentation encompassing video, photographs (projected onto the Capitol's movie screen), and audio. PART 2: a screening of Paramount's 1944 ghost story, The Uninvited, starring Ray Milland, Gail Russell, and Donald Crisp. 35mm print from Universal. "Brilliant! One of the greatest of all ghost stories." --Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress

Advance ticket prices: Adults $5.50, Capitol members/friends $4.50, children $1.50. At the door or purchase ONLINE

The 15-piece band (plus vocalists) will be playing the original arrangements that made the Dorsey Orchestra one of the most popular of the swing era. Heard will be such tunes as "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," "Marie," "Opus No. 1," and "Yes, Indeed." The band's repertoire embraces not only the classics of the original Dorsey Orchestra, but also the spectrum of popular music from Dixieland, rhythm and blues and intricate ballads to progressive jazz and contemporary tunes. Its library also has a nostalgic representation of those familiar tunes of the 40's so irreplaceable to the many who loved and still remember Big Bands. The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra led by Buddy Morrow represents explosive and swinging Big Band entertainment at its best!

Tickets (general admission) are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (62+), $13 for Capitol members/friends, and $8 for children (12 and under). Tickets are available at the door, in advance from the Capitol box office, and ONLINE.

SILENT COMEDY NIGHT with the feature film Three Ages (1923) starring Buster Keaton, plus the shorts Mighty Like a Moose with Charley Chase (1926) and Harry Langdon in Soldier Boy (1926). Accompanied by Ben Model (staff accompanist of NYC's Museum of Modern Art) at the Capitol Grand Organ.

Adults $8.50, seniors $7.50, Capitol members/friends $6.50, children $1.50.

Central NY's own classic and silent movie festival! 35mm archival prints of films from the '20s and '30s -- silents include live musical accompaniment on the Capitol Grand Organ -- featuring a tribute to Jean Arthur. Visit the CAPITOLFEST webpage for details as they become available.

Entire weekend: Adults $45; Children, $25. Tickets available online. Additional pricing and schedule available on CAPITOLFEST webpage.