Posts Tagged ‘2013’
No Place Like Home
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013
Encouraging Interconnectedness
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013“There’s a lot that’s been said and written about the decline of older Upstate communities…But like old houses, caring for them is clearly a labor of love.”
Linda Dickerson Hartsock (On Main Street)
This is part one of our conversation with the Connective Corridor’s Linda Dickerson Hartsock. Her work has blended revitalization with historic preservation.
Thanks to Bill Horrace and his band for the intro and credit tunes, which were recorded live on Centro’s Connective Corridor Bus (443).
Parks & Restoration
Saturday, August 3rd, 2013
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We’re not sure if there’s a Forman Park Association, but today’s clean up, sponsored by the Syracuse and Central New York Police Retirees Association, would be a great start.
Forman Park, which is bounded on the north by the Crowne Plaza and Parkview Hotels, also contains the Policeman’s Memorial. Forman was re-dedicated last year with a formal ceremony. The park is one of the anchors of the Connective Corridor (phase two).
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Fantastic Friday-salute to Syracuse artists
Friday, August 2nd, 2013Here’s a good summer soundtrack for runners, ballers, photographers or just riding around in the car.
- Sunshine-Andrew Greacen
- We Got This-World Be Free
- Thinking About Your Love-Skipworth & Turner
- 9th Hour STACE (featuring Brother Maars)
- Double Frequency-Our Reality
- Hey DJ-Erika Lovette
- Dancing with Amy-Solazzo/Horrace
Throwback Thursday: Fight Game
Thursday, August 1st, 2013
Ray Rinaldi and his daughter Christine: Syracuse's first family of boxing (at a Golden Gloves event about a decade ago).
Figures…
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013
Lisa Bogin, ambulance artist
On Wednesdays an Open Figure Drawing group meets at the Westcott Community Center. We met one the artists as she did some work during last weekend’s Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival.
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Day 2): Nature’s Playlist
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013
Michael Wolff, former music director for the Arsenio Hall show, was part of an All-Star Jam Session to close out the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival on Saturday night.
The Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival ended with die-hard fans dancing beneath their umbrellas Saturday night.
Despite the steady shower, the fans that remained were treated to superb musicianship of and All-Star Super Jam band that included Gerald Veasley, Michael Wolff, Gil Parris, Dave Hanlon, Mark Nanni and more.
The session was recorded by Syracuse-native Tom Emmi, producer of Studio Jams.
Soggy, Stage Left
Bassist Gerald Veasley made his second straight visit to Syracuse for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival. He applauded the Syracuse audience for not being detered by the weather.
Dave Hanlon added some local flavor to the All-Star Jam Session.
Blame it on the Rain: A die-hard fan dances to a rendition of “Mr. Magic” by the All-Star Jam Session Band.
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Day 2): Brand New Funk
Monday, July 29th, 2013
Eric Love Jones, lead vocalist, Trump Tight 315.
Trump Tight 315’s “Party” Marty Klueber blows on a fan during an early afternoon set.
Street Fashion: Head to Toe
Monday, July 29th, 2013
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.
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Day 1): Friday Night Dance Party
Saturday, July 27th, 2013
A couple dances during the final set for the band Brownskin on Friday.
Day One for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival was all about dancing. From the early shows to the finale, and almost everywhere in between (including an impromptu session by some young dancers), bodies just seemed to be in motion.
Some folk from the Syracuse Dance Project, along with some freelancers, occupied the landing of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Clinton Sqaure (between the World Beat and Mardi Gras tents).
Eric Blackwell (right) dances during the Blowin in the Wind set that included an Outkast cover song.
Atlas celebrated it’s 33rd year by turning Clinton Square into on big Jungle Boogie to close out Friday night.