Tag: Slice of Life
Hope Cafe donates profits to help people in poverty around the world
Hope Cafe serves a mixture of Peruvian, Italian and American cuisine while serving those in need. The cafe is run by volunteers and donates its profits to aid children living in extreme poverty around the world. Read More »
‘Sex Education’ continues its phenomenal run in season 2
Screen Time Columnist Patrick Gunn discusses season 2 of Netflix's hit show "Sex Education." Read More »
The Women’s Network at SU expands to universities across the U.S.
The Women’s Network, a networking organization aimed at connecting women across a variety of professional fields, is spreading to chapters across the country. Read More »
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” illustrates reality of black parenting
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” is a one-man performance dedicated to the difficult conversations that families of people of color must have with their children. Read More »
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Bad Mama’s Blue Band perform original music, covers
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, a 16-year-old guitarist, and Bad Mama’s Blue Band performed at Funk ‘n Waffles on Friday. Read More »
Renegade Magazine establishes voice for black students on campus
Renegade Magazine sets out to make students “feel good” after last semester’s hate crimes and bias-related incidents. Read More »
Horror movie filmed in Syracuse to premiere at Sundance
“The Night House,” a horror flick filmed in Syracuse, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 24. Phantom Four Films used the equipment and offices of Liverpool production company American High to create the film. Read More »
Photography exhibit showcases journeys of resettled refugee students
Resettled refugee students will present their poetry at a reception on Jan. 24 as part of the Intertwined Journeys: Poems by the Narratio Fellows exhibit. Read More »
Olivia Chindamo, jazz vocalist from Australia, will headline JazzFest 2020
CNY Jazz Central’s annual fundraiser at the historical Mohegan Manor will offer musical samplings of local jazz stalwarts as well as a performance by renowned Australian vocalist Olivia Chindamo. Read More »
‘The Wolves’ at Syracuse Stage portrays realistic struggles of teenage girls
“The Wolves” at Syracuse Stage will be held in the Storch Theatre from Jan. 22 to Feb. 16. Following a girls’ soccer team, the play uncovers the issues teenage girls deal with today. Read More »
SU Bandier student Aidan Ochre to perform his indie records at Reneprom
Inspired by Steve Lacy, SU junior Aidan Ochre creates and records music from home. The indie music artist also does live performances and will perform at Reneprom on Jan. 25. Read More »
CNY Brewfest celebrates over 100 local breweries in 24th annual festival
The 24th annual Central New York Brewfest at the New York State Fairgrounds will feature over 100 breweries and music from local band, Soul Risin’. Read More »
Longest-running Syracuse drum circle creates community
Creative Rhythms Drum Circle, the longest running drum community in the Syracuse area, hosts monthly drum circle events that aim to promote wellness through music-making. Read More »
Here are 5 SU club events to attend this semester
The Winter Student Involvement Fair was an opportunity for students to learn about new clubs as well as upcoming events put on by student organizations. Read more to learn about events happening this semester. Read More »
‘Girls Night: The Musical’ to feature hit 80s, 90s music at Oncenter Theater
Assistant director Leslie McQueen spoke to The Daily Orange about the sisterhood and upbeat musical numbers featured in “Girls Night: The Musical.” Read More »
SU sophomore Charel Zeitoune expands DJ career from NYC to Tel Aviv
SU sophomore DJ Charel Zeitoune said that what began as a family trip to Tel Aviv, Israel, turned into the opportunity to perform at some of the biggest nightclubs in the city. Read More »
Otto Tunes releases “Other Lover” EP about love and heartbreak
Otto Tunes released an EP titled “Other Lover” on Spotify and other streaming services on Jan. 1. Consisting of three songs, the EP details the stages of a relationship between two individuals. Read More »
First Year Players begin auditions for spring musical ‘9 to 5’
First Year Players is holding auditions for its show “9 to 5” this week. Sign-ups for the show are located on the first floor of the Women’s Building. Read More »
SUArt Galleries to open 3 exhibits featuring historic works
SU professor Joan Bryant curated an exhibit of 150 photographs that show life in the Jim Crow era. The exhibit, along with two others, will be on display at SUArt Galleries from Jan. 16 to March 13. Read More »
‘1917’ is a technical masterpiece but storytelling falls short
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn says the film “1917,” despite flaws in storytelling, incorporates mesmerizing technical elements such as natural lighting and a smoothly flowing camera. Read More »
CNY Playhouse celebrates inclusivity in classic thriller ‘Wait Until Dark’
‘Wait Until Dark’ is a thrilling classic centered around a blind woman who uses her visual impairment to her advantage when three people invade her home. Director Kassandra Melendez-Ramirez focused on widening the gender and ability roles set for the production. Read More »
Songs of Devotion concert showcases original music, poetic adaptations
Soprano Rachel Doehring and pianist Dan Sato paid homage to the concept of devotion on Jan. 12 at their Songs of Devotion: Music for the New Year concert. Read More »
VPA seniors exhibit work in 2020 Transmedia Photography Annual exhibition
Seventeen art photography seniors will display some of their work from their senior theses in the 2020 Transmedia Photography Annual exhibition. Read More »