Posts Tagged ‘2015’

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, August 20th, 2015
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 Westside.

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.

Veggie Tales

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015
Cooking Demo, Downtown Farmer's Market

Cooking Demo, Downtown Farmer’s Market

Syracuse Architectural Digest: Court Appearance

Monday, August 17th, 2015
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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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Two Down, Two to Go

Sunday, August 16th, 2015

Here is a short segment from the second Jazz in the City held on North Salina Street on Thursday. The featured band was Urban Jazz Coalition with Elan Trotman.

Jazz from a Thursday Evening

Sunday, August 16th, 2015
Elan Trotman

Elan Trotman

Jazz in the City is another reason to love August here in Syracuse.

This music series literally brings music to the people. Listen below as Urban Jazz Coalition made their return to Syracuse and covered a classic Earth Wind & Fire tune. The were joined at this gig by Elan Trotman.

Week in Review

Sunday, August 16th, 2015

Blow Jazzman Blow

Saturday, August 15th, 2015
Elan Trotman played North Salina Street for Jazz in the City.

Elan Trotman played with Urban Jazz Coalition at North Salina Street for Jazz in the City.

Anatomy of a Multicultural Block Party: Be My Neighbor Day

Friday, August 14th, 2015

Sen. John DeFrancisco (left) with Risk Taker/Dream Maker award-winner Rev. James Matthews.

The kids showed love to Daniel the Tiger

Henninger High grad Jeffry Mateo accepts a community award and poses for a photo with Sen. Dave Valesky (left). Also pictured Marilyn Higgins of Syracuse University and fellow award-winner Luz Encarnacion

If you can’t beat ’em, medical dunk ’em.

A family affair

Face painting

The brain trust behind Tully’s First Tech Challenge team prepared their robotic car on Oswego Street.

Second Line Syracuse took a break during the dedication of soccer box court.

Art of Photography (part 24): Warm It Up

Friday, August 14th, 2015
Bernie, by Otto the Orange

Bernie, by Otto the Orange

During yesterday’s Multicultural Block Party on the Near Westside, SU’s mascot and SU’s DJ had people in Skiddy Park (from kids to politicians) dancing. Both Otto and DJ Maestro were in mid-season form.

He's the Mascot, I'm the DJ

He’s the Mascot, I’m the DJ: A good team to amp the party.

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, August 13th, 2015
Dr. Don Sawyer participated in a panel discussion about Religion & Hip Hop at Syracuse Unviersity in 2012.

Dr. Don Sawyer participated in a panel discussion about Religion & Hip Hop at Syracuse University in 2012. He is currently on faculty at Quinnipiac University.