The Big Dig (East Genesee Street)
Construction continues this week on the Connective Corridor in Midtown.
The Big Dig: East Genesee Street and Irving Avenue
Posts Tagged ‘2012’
Neighborhood in Transition (part 13)
Monday, June 25th, 2012Many Colors
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Parade, North Salina Street
Here are some photographs from Syracuse’s celebration of World Refugee Day.
Parade, North Salina Street
Parade Prep
Parade Prep
Parade, North Salina Street
Parade Prep
Return of the Record-Breaker
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Kenny G at Syracuse Jazz Fest (30th Anniversary)
Kenny G made a return to Syracuse last night for Jazz Fest. The Festival, produced by Frank Malfitano, is celebrating 30 years. G is a crowd favorite and helped pack the crowd in at Jamesville Beach (a new venue this year). Besides being a best-selling smooth jazz artist, he is known for his long notes (he made it to the Guinness Book a few years ago).
Musician among the people: Kenny G plays in the audience last night
. His next gig is tonight at the Hampton Jazz Fest in Virginia.
Hold On: Kenny G holds a note as he walks through the crowd at Jazz Fest to kick off his set on Saturday night.
Great Debaters (a prequel)
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Isaaq Miller of MPH responds to an audience question after arguing the negative of social media
Believe the Hype.
Future stars of debate met Thursday evening at Bethany Baptist Church for the Heightened Youth Perpetuating Excellence (H.Y.P.E.) Program. Students from area schools argued the pros and cons of social media with an emphasis upon areas subjects such as education and politics.
Christy Muok, debate team captain for the affirmative
The program was coordinated by media personality George Kilpatrick and the debate was moderated by Donna Satcher-Jackson.
Joshua Turnquest of SAS makes a final point during his speech
Amina Kilpatrick of MPH argues that coverage of politics using social media can lead to horserace reporting and negative targeting of candidates.
Look of Love
Monday, June 18th, 2012
Tying the Knot: Larry and Tracey
Weekend Love
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Mayor Miner issues a proclamation to kick of Syracuse’s Juneteenth Celebration on Friday
Drum serenade on the steps of City Hall to kick off the city’s Juneteenth Celebration
Verbal Gymnastics
Friday, June 15th, 2012
Legends of Hip Hop
Doug E. Fresh by SIF
Musician-turned actor Ice-T gives a behind music view of the rap game in the new documentary “The Art of Rap.” He spoke in a recent interview about the changes in Hip Hop and the evolution of MCs.
Below listen to the unique flow of Big Daddy Kane. Kane came to Syracuse a few years ago and is included in the film.
Work on Purpose
Friday, June 15th, 2012“Lasting commitment is making the decision before the solution is found, knowing that the principle is right.”
John C. Maxwell
Ed Mitchell, Jr., activist and co-founder of Team A.N.G.E.L., speaks with SIF after receiving a community award on Thursday at Art Rage Gallery
Triple Crowne
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
The Bill Horrace Trio jams at the Crowne Plaza
The Bill Horrace Trio, the hardest working band based along Syracuse University’s Connective Corridor, began a new gig this summer, playing the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday evenings.
Wise Women Wear No Blues
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012