The Toyota Coliseum was buzzing with the the sound of trotting, jumping and snorting last night as participants readied for the Horse Show that opens at The New York State Fair.
Special thanks to Ms. Naomi for the quick education on quarter horses and the 10-day competition.
Vice President Joe Biden, SU Law Alum
Dancing at Jazz in the City (Westside)
Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra warmed up for the NYS Fair by jamming at Jazz in the City.
Larry Willmore
The folks at Newhouse told us big things were on the horizon for Larry Wilmore when he appeared here as part of the Conversation on Race and Entertainment Media series. Wilmore just celebrated his 100th episode of “The Nightly Show” earlier this week. Here’s an interview he did on “Fresh Air.”
Sure it was hot; sure the party got forced inside due to the rain; and sure the summer is nearly over, but the party must continue…
And that’s just what happened inside the St. Lucy’s Auditorium, as Jazz in the City stormed onto the Westside scene last night. The night was memorable thanks to some upbeat, tropical sounds from Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra, as well as some great dancing by instructors from La familia de La Salsa.
For a few hours the far side of the Connective Corridor was full of the joyous kind of celebration that conjures up memories of never-ending summer evenings.
Just in case you missed it, the final Jazz in the City is schedule for Sept 3, and Alex Torres will be performing next week at the NYS Fair.
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.
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.
Cooking Demo, Downtown Farmer’s Market
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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