Archive for April, 2013

Venue 5635

Saturday, April 20th, 2013
DJ, photographer, comedian Binx visited the SIF studio and showed one of his favorite vinyl records back in the day.

When DJ, photographer, comedian Binx visited the SIF studio, we played one of his favorite vinyl records from back in the day.

 

Today is Record Store Day. The Sound Garden (of Armory Square) is one of the participating stores and will feature an in-store performance today.

Doin it at the Park

Friday, April 19th, 2013
Recycle Band

Recycle Band

A newly installed creation by Zeke Leonard that is located at Lipe Art Park brings to mind the days of Fat Albert’s Junk Yard Band.  Leonard’s piece is called Rust O Phone.

Spring for a day

Friday, April 19th, 2013
West and Fayette

West and Fayette

Here are some photographs from a ride along the West side of the Connective Corridor Thursday (70 + degrees).
The Warehouse

The Warehouse

601 Tully

601 Tully

South Clinton

South Clinton

Throwback Thursday: Three Dozen

Thursday, April 18th, 2013
The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble of Syracuse celebrates their 36th Year with a concert this weekend.

The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble of Syracuse University celebrates their 36th Year with a concert this weekend.

Red on Green

Monday, April 15th, 2013
Doorway: 215 Green Street

Doorway: 215 Green Street

Strolling Toward Wanderkammer

Friday, April 12th, 2013
Poet Cynthia Cruz gaves a reading at the Point of Contact Gallery on Thursday.

Poet Cynthia Cruz gave a reading at the Point of Contact Gallery on Thursday.

As a continuation of the Cruel April series, the Point of Contact hosted California-raised, Brooklyn-based writer Cynthia Cruz yesterday.  She read from four of her books with poems that featured themes such as religion, love, and loss. During the Q+A session , the soft-spoken Cruz shared part of her writing and editing process.

Silver Box

Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Silver (Book) Box

Free Check-out at the SYR LFL

Click here to find out about book donation to the Syracuse Little Free Libraries.

Throwback Thursday: Diamond Life

Thursday, April 11th, 2013
A view from third base at the old P&C Stadium

A view from third base at the old P&C Stadium

The Syracuse Chiefs have started the season strong. Their home opener is tomorrow and the first pitch will be thrown out by Syracuse University Basketball senior and local star Brandon Triche.

Brandon Triche goes for a dunk at Manley Fieldhouse during his senior season at Jamesville-Dewitt High.

Brandon Triche goes for a dunk at Manley Fieldhouse during his senior season at Jamesville-Dewitt High.

Do Your Dance

Monday, April 8th, 2013
Actor/Comedian D.L. Hughley performs during a visit to Syracuse a few years ago.

Actor/Comedian D.L. Hughley performs during a visit to Syracuse a few years ago.

In a recent NPR story, comedian D.L. Hughley, who also a  contestant on tonight’s ‘Dancing with the Stars, talks about his diverse musical selections.

Hughley is coming to Syracuse next month to perform at Funny Bones.

Hip Hop Honors (history) part II

Monday, April 8th, 2013
“Hip Hop saved my life.”
Eldred Harris, educator (born in the Bronx)
Get Up State (Mural)

Get Up State (Mural)

Eldred Harris, lectured on Hip Hop's Roots Saturday afternoon at the History Center.

Eldred Harris talks about the roots of Hip Hop.

Live Mural...

Live Mural Painting at Cascadilla Street in Ithaca.

Jorge Pabon, aka Pop Master Fabel and a member of the Rock Steady Crew, talks about his experience in the early days of Hip Hop.

Jorge Pabon, aka Pop Master Fabel and a member of the Rock Steady Crew, talks about his experience in the early days of Hip Hop.

Pioneering DJ Grandmaster Cas meets with retired Ithaca ophthalmologist Ed Hart at the History Center.

Pioneering DJ Grandmaster Caz meets with retired Ithaca ophthalmologist Ed Hart (right) at the History Center.  Hart was one of the early supporters of Syracuse in focus.