Arturo O’Farrill in Clinton Square (circa 2008)
In a recent media story Arturo O’Farrill talked about bridging cultures using music. O’Farrill appeared at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival in Syracuse a few years ago.
Archive for August, 2015
Cuba Libre: Reclaiming relationships with rhythm
Friday, August 21st, 2015Throwback Thursday
Thursday, August 20th, 2015
When Alex Torres (far left) comes to town with his band, they certainly bring the party with them. They will appear at Jazz in the City tonight on the West Side.
Veggie Tales
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015
Cooking Demo, Downtown Farmer’s Market
Syracuse Architectural Digest: Court Appearance
Monday, August 17th, 2015
Maarten Jacobs, director of the Near Westside Initiative, presented a signed soccer ball to Onondaga County Executive Joanie for her support of the project.
On Thursday a renovated soccer box court was dedicated at Skiddy Park. The event, which was attended by SU officials, politicians and players from the Syracuse Silver Knights, also coincided with the Multicultural Block Party celebration.
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Two Down, Two to Go
Sunday, August 16th, 2015Here is a short segment from the second Jazz in the City held on North Salina Street on Thursday. The featured band was Urban Jazz Coalition with Elan Trotman.
Jazz from a Thursday Evening
Sunday, August 16th, 2015
Elan Trotman
Jazz in the City is another reason to love August here in Syracuse.
This music series literally brings music to the people. Listen below as Urban Jazz Coalition made their return to Syracuse and covered a classic Earth Wind & Fire tune. The were joined at this gig by Elan Trotman.
Week in Review
Sunday, August 16th, 2015Blow Jazzman Blow
Saturday, August 15th, 2015
Elan Trotman played with Urban Jazz Coalition at North Salina Street for Jazz in the City.
Anatomy of a Multicultural Block Party: Be My Neighbor Day
Friday, August 14th, 2015
Sen. John DeFrancisco (left) with Risk Taker/Dream Maker award-winner Rev. James Matthews.
The kids showed love to Daniel the Tiger
Henninger High grad Jeffry Mateo accepts a community award and poses for a photo with Sen. Dave Valesky (left). Also pictured Marilyn Higgins of Syracuse University and fellow award-winner Luz Encarnacion
If you can’t beat ’em, medical dunk ’em.
A family affair
Face painting
The brain trust behind Tully’s First Tech Challenge team prepared their robotic car on Oswego Street.
Second Line Syracuse took a break during the dedication of soccer box court.
Art of Photography (part 24): Warm It Up
Friday, August 14th, 2015
Bernie, by Otto the Orange
During yesterday’s Multicultural Block Party on the Near Westside, SU’s mascot and SU’s DJ had people in Skiddy Park (from kids to politicians) dancing. Both Otto and DJ Maestro were in mid-season form.
He’s the Mascot, I’m the DJ: A good team to amp the party.