Tag: Central New York
Team Guatemala holds pop-up shop in honor of Women’s History Month
A pop-up shop hosted by Team Guatemala in the Blackstone LaunchPad offered handmade accessories and jewelry created by women in Guatemala. Read More »
Music group ‘Madam Ravine’ to expand underground punk scene
Punk band Madam Ravine released its debut EP last month "3 Songs," and will perform at Apostrophe’ S this weekend. Read More »
Destiny USA organizes sensory-friendly events
Three entertainment parks in Destiny USA mall — WonderWorks, Apex Entertainment and Museum of Intrigue — hold sensory-friendly events and create more accessible environments. Read More »
Comedian Vladimir Caamaño talks career inspiration, stand-up comedy
New York City stand-up comic Vladimir Caamaño spoke with The Daily Orange about his upcoming March 5 show in Grant Auditorium and his inspirations. Read More »
SU singer-songwriter plans new album, spring break tour with band
Sophomore Sarah Gross’ upcoming album will showcase her musical repertoire, which includes funk-influenced songs, along with R&B and acoustic pop tracks. Read More »
‘The Invisible Man’ is an unsettling, tense ride
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn says “The Invisible Man” reflects the lingering trauma of domestic abuse through a slow, quiet build of tension. Read More »
Professor lectures about queer masculinity of ’50s pop artists
Author and scholar Vincent Stephens described the way four popular music artists chose to navigate the time period. Read More »
University Union, Oxfam to screen documentary for International Women's Day
The Netflix documentary features the 2018 congressional campaigns of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin. Read More »
WWE Smackdown superstars compete in Syracuse
The live event featured popular Smackdown superstars such as Braun Strowman, The New Day and Roman Reigns. Read More »
WWE superstar Big E shares experience wrestling, talks WrestleMania
The Daily Orange spoke to World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Big E, member of the longest reigning tag-team champions about his career, the WWE universe and WrestleMania. Read More »
Art exhibit promotes wellness, body acceptance
An art exhibit dedicated to National Eating Disorders Awareness Week was on display at the Barnes Center at The Arch. The installation featured drawings, poems and photographs created by students. Read More »
Award-winning screenwriter Marc Lapadula gives lecture at Syracuse Studios
The Yale University senior lecturer led a screenwriting seminar as part of Syracuse Studios’ effort to offer workshops, seminars and master classes to the public this year. Read More »
24th Annual Chili Fest raises money to restore Thornden Park
The Thornden Park Association hosted its 24th annual Chili Bowl Fest to raise money for park restoration. Read More »
Wallows performs new and old favorites at The Westcott Theater
Wallows, an indie alternative rock band of three childhood friends, performed at The Westcott Theater last night as part of its Nothing Happens tour. Read More »
'She’s the First' strives for girls’ right to education around the world
Christen Brandt, a graduate of the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications, began She’s the First during her undergraduate studies there and continues to strive to create a lasting impact for girls’ education and rights. Read More »
Bryan Washington spoke about his book 'Lot: Stories' at SU
Washington’s book is a collection of short stories that take place in the author’s hometown of Houston. Read More »
Winter Carnival provides free food, activities for students
The almost 100-year-old event is meant to help students relax and enjoy campus during the winter months. Read More »
Syracuse-based EthioEritrea named one of the top restaurants by CNN
Prior to starting EthioEritrea Restaurant in Syracuse, Tesfahiwot Okube lived and worked in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, where he ran a cafe. Read More »
Singer Lloyd Ansah describes creative, personal growth
The SU junior released “Mary,” the first single from his debut project last month and plans to release the rest of the project in a few weeks. Read More »
Everson Museum of Art to hold print exhibition 'Lasting Impressions'
The "Lasting Impressions" exhibit displays pieces of art created using a variety of printmaking techniques, including screen printing, etching and wood blocks. Read More »
Syracuse dance groups teach tango, swing dance for American Heart Month
Two local dance groups, Syracuse Tango and Syracuse Swing Connection, host events including weekly practices and fundraisers for charity. Read More »
Activists protest Rep. Katko’s endorsement of Trump
Local activists protested outside of Rep. John Katko's Syracuse office Tuesday after he said he would support President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2020. Read More »
Jazz artists perform, share perspectives on the genre
Bassist Gerald Veasley and saxophonist and vocalist Jazmin Ghent held a master class for musicians of all ages at the Community Folk Art Center last night. Read More »