Melinda Doolittle to perform in Syracuse

'American Idol 6' third-place finisher, Melinda Doolittle, will be performing Oct. 15 as part of a benefit concert for Hospice of Central New York. The event starts at 7:30 in the Oncenter Ballroom.

Also performing at the benefit are Ronnie Leigh and the Central New York Jazz Orchestra. Tickets for the event are $125 and are available by calling 634-1100. There may be some general admission tickets available closer to the event.