Posts Tagged ‘2014’

NYS Fair (Day 9): Native American Day

Friday, August 29th, 2014
Smoke Dance Competition (preview)

Smoke Dance Competition (preview)

Football Season…Baseball Weather

Friday, August 29th, 2014
Game Day, University Avenue

Game Day, University Avenue

Good luck to the Syracuse University Football Team as they head into the 2014 regular season. Tonight’s weather (for a Friday game) provided a great kick-off.

Tailgate Party: Sheraton Hotel

Tailgate Party: Sheraton Hotel

NYS Fair (Day 8): Sand Trap

Thursday, August 28th, 2014
Sand Sculpture tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel (Center of Progress Building)

Sand Sculpture tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel (Center of Progress Building)

Throwback Thursday: Jazz in the City (part 2)

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Jazz in the City (part 1)

Thursday, August 28th, 2014
Jazz in the City tribute to Donald Ransome (2007)

Jazz in the City tribute to Donald Ransom (2007)

We look forward to Jazz in the City,  which this year will only be one event (vs. three).  Past artists who have played for this series include Fred Wesley, Jr. Walker’s All-Stars, Marion Meadows, Dave Valentin, Alex Torres, Jackiem Joyner and Richard Randolph’s Urban Jazz Coalition.

Perseverance Park/Pike Block will be the lone destination on September 3.

Jazz in the City: James Patterson singing on the Southside (circa 2007)

Jazz in the City: James Patterson singing on the Southside (circa 2007)

NYS Fair (Day 7): Wee, Wee, Wee, all the way to the finish

Wednesday, August 27th, 2014
Swifty Swine Racing Pigs: Sports Activity Center, NYS Fair

How’s Tricks?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2014
Street performer Michael Hilby celebrates 19 years at the NYS Fair in 2014.

Street performer Michael Hilby celebrates 19 years at the NYS Fair in 2014.

Hilby, part juggler-part comedian

Hilby, part juggler-part comedian

Fair Fashion

Wednesday, August 27th, 2014
The Goonies lead vocalist/MC Langston "Illumination" Masingale at the New York State Fair last night.

The Goonies MC Langston "Illumination" Masingale made more than vocal statements during a set at the New York State Fair (Talent Showcase Stage) last night.

Faithful Foot Rest

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014
The Footsie Wootsie is maybe the best ride at the New York State Fair, and easily one of the best values at 25 cents.

The Footsie Wootsie is maybe the best ride at the New York State Fair,and easily one of the best values at 25 cents.

Abstract Inspiration

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014
Cool in the Summer

Cool in the Summer