Posts Tagged ‘Syracuse’

The Understudy

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Children of the Dream (the next generation)

Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Professor, Martial Artist and Entrepreneur El-Java Abdul-Qadir gave the keynote address and told the crowd about sacrifice and character as it relates to education and building generational leadership.

Professor, Martial Arts Champion and Entrepreneur El-Java Abdul-Qadir gave the keynote address and discussed sacrifice, education and character as some of the keys to build leadership for the next generation.

Bomba y Plena Dance Troup from La Casita

Bomba y Plena Dance Troup from La Casita

Syracuse University Break Dance team

Syracuse University Break Dance team

Spoken word artists from the Verbal Blend Poetry Program at Syracuse University also participated.

Spoken word artists, including Signature MiMi, from the Verbal Blend Poetry Program at Syracuse University, also participated.

Yesterday's Dream, Tomorrow's Promise

Yesterday’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Promise

Dance Theater of Syracuse performs "Even Time Takes Time."

Dance Theater of Syracuse performs “Even Time Takes Time.”

Black Celestial Choral Ensemble (BCCE)

Black Celestial Choral Ensemble (BCCE)

Priming

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Syracuse Arborist Steve Harris discusses plans to remove and replace trees as part of Phase 2 of the Connective Corridor Project.

Master Drummer

Saturday, January 19th, 2013
David Etse Nyadedzor is the lead singer and drummer for Akuma Roots.

David Etse Nyadedzor is the lead singer and drummer for Akuma Roots.

Conscious Party

Friday, January 18th, 2013

Fans joined Akuma Roots in a music and dance celebration last night at the Community Folk Art Gallery (CFAC)’s Black Box Theater.

Neighborhood in Transition (part 20)

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Here’s a brief conversation with illustrator/photographer/painter Anthony Washington, who installed a new mural outside the Spark Art Gallery on East Fayette Street on Monday afternoon.

  

Temporary Winter Warm up

Monday, January 14th, 2013

Stunts & Tricks

Sunday, December 30th, 2012
Wacky Chad performs at the Palace Theater

Jump Around: Wacky Chad performs at the Palace Theater

Wacky Chad and Wade Live  played tag team partners and performed a family show (hosted by Dan Frigolette) last night at the Palace Theater.  The night was full of energetic stunts, tricks and plenty of laughs.

Wacky Chad recently returned to the States after shows in India.

Wade Live, the magician with comic timing

Wade Live, the magician with comic timing

Year in Review (Dance)

Friday, December 28th, 2012
Jazz @ Sitrus

Jazz @ Sitrus (Mike and Sharon Colabufo)

Syracuse University Carrier Dome

Syracuse University Carrier Dome

Connective Corridor: La Dolce

Connective Corridor: La Dolce

India Concert: Syracuse University

India Concert: Syracuse University

Westcott Festival

Westcott Festival

Blue Rain Eco Fest

Blue Rain Eco Fest

Jazz in the City

Jazz in the City

Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival

Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival

CNY Jazz Orchestra Event: Armory Square

CNY Jazz Orchestra Event: Armory Square

Year in Review (Music, part 2)

Friday, December 28th, 2012
J.T. Hall and Friends (featuring Colleen Prossner)

J.T. Hall and Friends (featuring Colleen Prossner)

Another bright spot in the Syracuse music scene was the return of the Jazz at Sitrus series, which is held at the Sheraton Hotel, along the Connective Corridor.  Here are some of the performers from 2012.

Sitrus Lounge (Sheraton Hotel)

Sitrus Lounge (Sheraton Hotel)

Melissa Gardiner

Melissa Gardiner

Michael and Anjela Lynn

Michael and Anjela Lynn

Larry Luttinger, aka Lorenzo

Larry Luttinger, aka Lorenzo

Ronnie Leigh

Ronnie Leigh

Nancy Kelly

Nancy Kelly

John Leroy

John Leroy

Mike Dubaniewic

Mike Dubaniewic

Jeff Houston

Jeff Houston