Posts Tagged ‘Syracuse’
Friday, December 28th, 2012
Jazz singer Gregory Porter (pictured here at the Syracuse Jazz Fest) gave a genre-bending performance that nearly parted the waters at Jamesville Beach. Easily the best performance we saw in 2012.
Flute player Wouter Kellerman made his Syracuse debut and ended up dancing and playing up a storm at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival.
Mike Houston and Anjela Lynn brought their soulful show to the Hill and easily became the most popular group to play the Sitrus Lounge in 2012.
Rick Ross played the Rock the Dome show and showed why he’s considered a boss.
Nothing but strings: The McGriff brothers may be Syracuse’s best kept classic secret. They are pictured here as part of the Connective Corridor’s In Motion Series from the Spring playing a mini Hip Hop symphony.
World Be Free almost rhymed the Syracuse Orangemen into the Final Four.
Sax on Stage: Jessy J kept it hot as the headliner for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival.
Guitarist Edgar Pagan helped organize the Sandy Relief Concert at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
Bill Horrace and his band took their show on the road and played a few gigs on the 443 Connective Corridor Bus.
Tags:2012, Bill Horrace Band, Chris Taylor, Eric and Anthony McGriff, Gregory Porter, Grupo Pagan, Jessy J sax, MichaelAngelaLynn, Music, Rick Ross, Syracuse, World Be Free, Year in Review
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Saturday, December 22nd, 2012
Comedian Dan Frigolette, who graduated from Baldwinsville High School, discusses his career in comedy, his influences, upcoming Holiday shows and the Hoboken Comedy Festival.
Tags:2012, Comedy, Comma D, Dan Frigolette, Hoboken Comedy Festival, Lisa Lampanelli, SIF Conversations, Syracuse
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Saturday, December 22nd, 2012
T. Blunt
T’was four nights before Christmas and laughter could be heard coming out of the theater at Jazz Central. The intimate music spot became a venue for some down-home laughs (and occasional snorts) last night.
Anna Phillips
Dan Frigolette
Hoboken’s Dan Frigolette (graduate of Baldwinsville High) put together another joke fest this year, featuring Anna Phillips, and Syracuse natives Jessimae Peluso and newcomer T. Blunt (who served as the MC). There were two sets for the Friday show.
Jessimae Peluso
Tags:2012, Anna Phillips, Comedy, Connective Corridor, Dan Frigolette, Jazz Central, Jessimae Peluso, Syracuse, T. Blunt
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012
Ed Perry, owner E-Clipz Barbershop, worked at the Cut-A-Thon on Wednesday.
For nearly two decades local business owners have sponsored a Holiday Cut-a-Thon at the Southwest Community Center for young boys under 12.
This year’s sponsors included the Southwest Community Center, Ebony Paving, Liverpool Associates and Kinsey Automotive.
A Cut Above: Barbers volunteer their time and services each year at the Southwest Community Center.
Tags:2012, Al Lyda, Barber, Cut-a-Thon, E-Clipz Barbershop, Ebony Paving, Holiday, Kinsey Automotive, Liverpool Associates, Southwest Community Center, Syracuse
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Friday, November 30th, 2012
Performance poet Omanii Abdullah presented a one man show called New Shoes... at the Community Folk Art Center tonight. The performances continue through the weekend with new work such as "8:02 am" and classics like " I wanna be the kinda father my mother was." The show is directed by Ryan Johnson-Travis.
Tags:2012, CFAC, Omanii Abdullah-Grace, Poetry, Ryan Johnson-Travis, Syracuse, Theater
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Thursday, November 29th, 2012
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Jackie Robinson, a pioneer in television journalismIn NYC yesterday she was honored along with with legendary journalists such as Mike Wallace and Len Berman. Tonight, Hall of Fame journalist Jackie Robinson was the honoree at a community celebration for her retirement here in Syracuse. The roster of speakers and honors included representatives from the Mayor’s Office, Syracuse University, the Newhouse School, community leaders and the Onondaga County Legislature.
She was called out for being not only a great role model, but also a community activist and a great mother and wife.
Jackie Robinson, SU alum and homegirl
The celebration will continue tomorrow when a portion of James Street will be named in Robinson’s honor (Jackie Robinson Way).
Robinson also gave credit to her fourth grade teacher Mary Czirr (right), who was one of her special guests for the evening.
Tags:2012, Jackie Robinson, Journalism, Mary Czirr, New York State Broadcaster’s Association Hall of Fame, News, Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, Syracuse, television
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