Archive for December, 2014

The Irony of Perspective

Saturday, December 13th, 2014
Street artist making a crow sculpture out of available snow at CENTRO stop (Washington Street).

Street artist making a crow sculpture out of available snow at CENTRO stop (Washington Street).

When life gives you lemons, they say make lemonade; when life gives us snow, maybe we should just make a snowman (or ice sculpture).

We saw this gentleman waiting for the Centro Bus on Saturday. In the 10 minutes before his bus came he took inspiration from the nearby gargoyles and architecture on Washington Street, along with the invasion of crows he notices in the city and came up with a pretty powerful piece of pedestrian art.

Rejoice in Rhythm

Saturday, December 13th, 2014

Art of Photography (part 14)

Friday, December 12th, 2014
Window Shopping (Landmark Theater)

Window Shopping (Landmark Theater)

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah has a new album (36 Seasons) out this week. He is pictured here during a performance at The Westcott Theater in 2009.

Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah has a new album (36 Seasons) out this week. He is pictured here rocking the crowd at The Westcott Theater in 2009.

Cultural Achievers on the Corridor

Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Writer/Editor Russ Tarby and Music Exec. Larry Luttinger

Writer/Editor Russ Tarby (left) and Music Executive/Drummer Larry Luttinger have made some great contributions to Central New York arts scene. We first met Russ when he was the go-to-guy for music at the New Times about two decades ago; we met Larry when he was first putting together the Jazz Arts Foundation. They are pictured here at Tuesday’s Jazz Central Holiday Reception.

Slow Your Roll

Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory

Peaceful Journey

Tuesday, December 9th, 2014

Colton Jones kicks off the peaceful protest on the steps of Hendricks Chapel (Syracuse University).

We found out about last night’s march for social justice via social media (Thanks Syracuse Media Group’s Dave Tobin). The multi-generational, multi-cultural group of peaceful (but vocal) protesters began their journey at Hendricks Chapel, marched through campus (with a brief pause at Bird Library), then despite the wind chill near 20 degrees, hopped on the Connective Corridor before hitting Harrison Street, and eventually occupying a portion of Downtown Syracuse.

In appreciation for the march and the movement, with end with an album that was recorded on this day during the height of the Civil Right Movement (see below).

Dying-In, Bird Library

Dying-In, Bird Library

Activist read the names of victims who died in police custody

Activist read the names of victims who died in police custody

The march swelled as it reached the Connective Corridor (University Avenue).

The march swelled as it reached the Connective Corridor (University Avenue).

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Pastor Dexter, a leader from the local SCLC, became a vocal leader as the march exited the University-area.

Jones rallies the marchers as they head toward Almond Street (under Route I81)

Jones rallied the marchers as they head toward Almond Street (under Route I81)

 

The marchers staged a sit-in on State Street, in front of the courthouse and justice center, brining downtown traffic to a standstill.

The State Street sit-in (near the courthouse and justice center) brought downtown traffic to a standstill.

Art of Photography (part 13)

Monday, December 8th, 2014
State Street (rush hour)

State Street (rush hour)

Quiet Time

Monday, December 8th, 2014
Activists staged a die-in at Bird Library earlier this evening.

Activists staged a die-in at Bird Library earlier this evening.

(Syracuse) Basketball Diaries

Saturday, December 6th, 2014
JD's Dom DeRegis drives through the Westhill defense for a slam.

JD’s Dom DeRegis drives through the Westhill defense for a slam attempt.

Here are some photos from the opening night of the Peppino’s Tournament at Henninger High School last night. In the first game, Westhill and Tyler Reynolds outlasted Jamesville-Dewitt (JD) 81-60. In the second game, the host school Henninger, came from behind to beat Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) 78-72.

JD's Jim Boeheim meets resistance from Westhill's Tyler Reynolds.

JD’s Jim Boeheim meets resistance from Westhill’s Tyler Reynolds.

Mano-a-mano: Stroman and Romero Collier face off in the second quarter.

Mano-a-mano:  CBA’s Monte Stroman and Henninger’s Romero Collier face off in the second quarter.

Henninger's KJ White glides to the hoop during a third quarter comeback.

Henninger’s KJ White glides to the hoop during a third quarter comeback.