Writer: Jony Sampah
Local organizations ‘Clean up ‘Cuse’ this Earth Day
The litter cleanup event will be held Saturday and Sunday and is organized by the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency. Read More »
NBC executive who works on ‘This Is Us’ to give lecture at SU
Mike Nunes graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2002 and started his career at NBC in 2006, and he has climbed the entertainment ladder ever since. Read More »
Thornden Park gets ready for spring with restoration projects
Thornden Park Association has been working over the last 35 years to restore the historic park and make it more accessible to the Syracuse community. Read More »
Arts organizations with ties to SU receive $300,000 grant
In a time when public funding for the arts is lacking, Syracuse arts organizations just received $300,000 worth of grants. Read More »
SUArt Galleries exhibit aims to show the “Hidden Beauty” in human frailty
Two medical experts collaborate to bridge the gap between photography and science in SUArt Galleries’ newest photo exhibit, on display now until March 9. Read More »
Light Work artist showcases work on violence and masculinity
Justyna Badach, artist and refugee, uses her work to explore the futility of conflict and the American media’s glorification of hyper-masculinity. Read More »
Here’s why SU senior LaNia Roberts wears a crown every day
As a teenager, she didn’t see herself as beautiful. Now, after a journey of self-love and acceptance, LaNia Roberts aims to inspire others with her art. Read More »
Gathering Time to bring its warm, joyful tunes to Syracuse this weekend
This Friday, Gathering Time will play folk classics and original songs at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society as part of the Folkus Project. Concertgoers can expect harmony, energy, humor and joy during the set. Read More »
BlackCuse Pride provides safe spaces for queer people of color in Syracuse
The Syracuse organization strives to cultivate a safe environment for LGBT people of color — which its creator said she couldn’t find in the community. Read More »
Folk band returns to Syracuse as part of the Folkus Project
Burns and Kristy, a husband-and-wife folk music duo, are playing in Syracuse this weekend. They had separate music careers, but during their marriage, they evolved into a band. Read More »
Triple-threat comedian Sebastian Maniscalco to perform at the Landmark Theatre
Sebastian Maniscalco always knew he wanted to be a comedian. Now, he's one of the highest paid in his field and is making a stop in Syracuse this week. Read More »
In central New York, arts organizations try to remain optimistic amid potential budget cuts
It’s been nearly a year since the Trump administration announced a plan to gut federal funding for the arts. Central New York’s arts organizations are doing their best to stay positive. Read More »
‘The Wizard of Oz’ to return to Syracuse Stage after almost 15 years
Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University’s Department of Drama have partnered with 2 Ring Circus to present “The Wizard of Oz” with a Cirque du Soleil twist. Read More »
Onondaga County Health Department hopes to combat opioid crisis by tackling child abuse and neglect
The Gifford Foundation will conclude on Wednesday its film series “What If…” to highlight the negative effects of child abuse. Read More »