Nicole Blue danced at the Ed Smith School Black History Month Program this morning. The program also included a student-run question and answer session with SCSD Superintendent Sharon Contreras and Assemblyman Sam Roberts.
Crossfire: Assemblyman Sam Roberts remained cool while he was grilled by students about everything from lawmaking to martial arts.
Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras talked with the students about being inspired by her parents, her multi-ethnic heritage, and her continued commitment to child advocacy.
Who else could endure and enjoy an outdoor festival and a zip line during moderate winds and temperatures in the high-30s? Despite the chilly weather however, the attendance at inaugural the Zip Line Fest and Food Truck Rodeo was steady and strong. Students, business owners from the neighborhood, elected officials, and even families from other states (today was the last day of Parent’s Weekend at SU) filled Forman Park, and the crowds spilled onto East Genesee street on Sunday.
Parks & Rec Commissioner Baye Muhammad came out with his family to enjoy the festivities.
The energy the event created rivaled Armory Square, and maybe even more well-known public spaces such as Byrant Park, Rittenhouse Square, or Dupont Circle.
The event was also sponsored by 40 Below, the City of Syracuse, SU and the Save the Rain Program.
Dancing in the Park was also a highlight of the day.
PB&J’s Lunchbox also invaded the Eastside for the day (the mobile food truck is usually in Armory Square).
What a lively and unique way to kick off Phase two of the Connective Corridor construction project.
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.
Members of the Dance Theater of Syracuse, under the direction of Brandon Ellis, showed some of their warm-up routine at the Pan-African Village on Friday.
Jamisin Cathers-DeLeon, a member of the Oneida Nation and one of the younger performers, participated in the ceremonial dance on the Turtle Mound at the Iroquois Village this morning. Today is Native America Day at the Fair and there will be a traditional dance competition later this evening.
Here are some photos of dancing during Thursdays Jazz in the City, which was held at one of the stops along the Connective Corridor Route (Westside).
Brasil to Blodgett: Rhonda Arns danced to the sounds of Edgar Pagans bass on Thursday (Jazz in the City). Grupo Pagan recently returned from performing in Brasil.
Baila: A couple danced during an early set at by Grupo Pagan.
After a weather-related cancellation last week, the Jazz in the City program kicked off today, accompanied by showers. But the Blacklites, veteran showmen of Syracuse music scene, put enough funk back into the atmosphere to stop the rain.
After their first set, the skies broke for a Southside party led by the KC Cuse Line Dance group.
The Great Carsoni (right) finds a dance partner to follow his groove.
The next Jazz in the City concert is scheduled for Thursday on the Westside.
Lumhe Micco Sampson prepared for a performance at the Blue Rain Echo Fest in Hanover Square.
Artist, educator and dancer Micco Sampson returned to Syracuse last weekend to perform at the Blue Rain Eco Festival. He’s pictured here preparing his ceremonial outfit before a Friday evening dance performance in Hanover Square.
