Actor Taraji P. Henson’s memoir will be out later this year. Last year she visited SU to talk to students about her career.
Archive for May, 2016
Throwback Thursday: Memoir
Thursday, May 19th, 2016Syracuse Architectural Digest: Re-Thinking Blight
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Despite what we see sometimes, housing is one of our most under appreciated assets.
We finally got a look at the Syracuse Land Bank’s portfolio of available residential and commercial properties. We wonder how soon they will coordinate with a company to do actual vacant house tours. In Pittsburgh this is something they are actually doing now.
Jazz is…Collaboration
Monday, May 16th, 2016
Guest vocalists Kara Shidemantle and Rev. Shidemantle performed “What a Wonderful World” during the Pentecost Jazz Vespers at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. In the background Darryl Pugh (bass).
A Pitcher’s Duel
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
It’s beginning to look a lot like mid-summer around here. Last night the Chiefs and Indianapolis game started as a classic pitcher’s classic. Syracuse’s Aaron Laffey (left) and Indy’s Chad Kuhl threw smoke and shut outs for 3 innings during a balmy evening at NBT stadium.
Throwback Thursday: Follow the Leader
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Race for the Cure (circa 2008)
Two is a Magic Number
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Outfielder Caleb Ramsey knocked in two runs during a win last night versus Indianapolis. The final score was 3-1. Ramsey is shown here after he smacked a double (his second hit) in the 7th inning.
In the Zone
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016Two members of Clarion Associates (Denver, CO) gave a brief overview of the Rezone Syracuse project last night. The group is attempting to help the city better define its character and sense of place as it relates to land use and future development.
According to initial assessment, Syracuse is “behind the curve” and we need to create more user-friendly ordinances. Our current system even has obsolete districts.
We were surprised to find out that modernization is a long time coming (there’s not been a comprehensive update since the 1920s).
And of course there is also potential for consolidation of some districts.
Clarion began their work in the Fall of 2015 and will submit their final recommendations in 2017.
Hopefully this project can help bring some creativity to city planning.
Love the Hustle
Monday, May 9th, 2016
From Film to Politics to Media: Rosario Dawson has started an online talk show.
Week in Review: Wish List
Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Designed by Amanda Fritsch (Syracuse University)
Recently at Ideas City Detroit, the collected experts talked about using arts to leverage culture. A few days ago, Ty Marshal talked about recognizing arts organizations as burgeoning and relevant business institutions. In both cases, we are seeing that the lines between business and art will continue to blur.
We will add to our most recent list of wishes for a consolidation of Syracuse Fashion Week (Spring) to include events at Syracuse University’s Senior Collection show. The current production by Events in Style is great, but we’d love to see the cutting-edge student designers, and their events, as part of an expansive Metro Fashion Week for all to enjoy.
To our knowledge, the decision and final plan for Consensus CNY is still pending. The myriad of concerns and or benefits of the proposals are numerous. Possibly a small step like this can be a beginning of various entities and constituencies working together.
Maybe, just maybe, fashion can lead the way.
Bye, Bye Ben
Friday, May 6th, 2016
After a short rehab assignment in Syracuse, outfielder Ben Revere returns to the Washington Nationals lineup for today’s game vs. the Cubs.