October 4th, 2013
University College Dean Bea Gonzales and award-winning author George Saunders Friday morning at the Orange Central event (Newhouse 3).
Blame it on Amarillo…or maybe Asia.
SU Creative Writing Program professor George Saunders said it was in one of those places where he decided to become a writer and avoid what he called a “shadow” life. The Guggenheim and MacArthur fellow participated in a conversation with fellow professor Dana Spiotta this morning.
Saunders talked candidly about his experience in the short story genre and grooming the next generation of fiction writers by growing their talents and awakening their artistry the way it was done when he arrived as a student in the writing program (1980s).
“Talent doesn’t change, only the flavor of the talent changes, ” he said.
In the clip below, Saunders talks about Syracuse as a good place to practice the craft of writing.
Tags: 2013, Bea Gonzales, Dana Spiotta, George Saunders, Homecoming, Literature, Orange Central, reunion, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, short story, Syracuse University, Writing
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October 3rd, 2013
Poet Sonia Sanchez spoke at Syracuse University about a decade ago.
Here’s a new documentary will explore the work of poet Sonia Sanchez. The film is in pursuit of crowd funding.
Tags: 2013, BaddDDD, Barbara Attie, Documentary, Film, Janet Goldwater, Literature, Poetry, Sabrina Gordon, Sonia Sanchez, Throwback Thursday, Writing
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September 30th, 2013
Seventies in September makes a runner's world.
Tags: 2013, Connective Corridor, Fall, Midtown, Neighborhood in Transition, Recreation, Running, Sports, Syracuse, Weather
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September 29th, 2013
Barry Muskat, find developer from Buffalo, talked about 709 East Genesee Street on Thursday.
On one hand developer Barry Muskat sounds like a comedian (listen to sound clip below); on the other hand, he is definitely an optimist. His company has taken over 709 East Genesee Street, brought in United Uniform as an anchor tenant, and he’s not done yet.
The property is located across from Forman Park, between the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the Parkview Hotel.
During the press conference to announce the winners of the Connective Corridor facade grant winners (round 2), Muskat hilariously walked business owners, officials and the press through his firm’s plans.
He praised officials from the Connective Corridor and local businesses for changing what he called the “psychological infrastructure” of the neighborhood.
North Face: As Muskat gave his comments at the press conference, the work continued on the United Uniform commercial space, which is schedule to open on Monday.
All jokes aside, let’s hope Muskat’s enthusiasm is infectious.
New Neighbors: Muskat met briefly with Woodbine Group Director of Sales/Hospitality Chris Tucciarone after his presentation.
Tags: 2013, 709 East Genesee, Barry Muskat, Buffalo, Christine Tucciarone, Connective Corridor, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Development, Midtown, Parkview Hotel, Real Estate, Syracuse, Syracuse Architectural Digest, Taskum, United Uniform, Woodbine Group
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September 28th, 2013
This time of year is wonderful for urban bike culture (leisure, exercise or work)
Tags: 2013, Bikes, East Fayette Street, Midtown, Syracuse
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September 28th, 2013
Sitrus Series regulars Mike and Sharon Colabufo danced to the sounds of Mike and Anjela Lynn at the Sheraton Hotel on Friday. The series isn’t a true party until the Colabufo’s grace the floor. The final set for Mike and Anjela included clever covers of Michael Jackson, Daft Punk and Robin Thicke.
Tags: 2013, Connective Corridor, Dance, Jazz @ Sitrus, MichaelAngelaLynn, Mike and Sharon Colabufo, Music, Sheraton Hotel, Syracuse
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September 27th, 2013
Dragonfly
Tags: 2013, Insects, Macro, Syracuse
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September 26th, 2013
Stephanie Mata (flute) along with Dekaney and Nanni, Live at Phoebe’s.
The house band at Phoebe’s Garden Cafe (Josh Dekaney, Max McKee and Mark Nanni) welcomed SU Junior Stephanie Mata (from Rome, NY) to the Thursday night party. Their diverse jam session was well attended by students and some of the post theater crowd from Syracuse Stage. The band plays each Thursday and their next scheduled guest is Tim Herron.
Mark Nanni, playing like the wind.
Tags: 2013, Connective Corridor, Flute, Josh Dekaney, Mark Nanni, Max McKee, Music, Phoebe's, Stephanie Mata, Syracuse, Tim Herron Corporation
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