31 years later, the SAMMY Awards champion local music
The 31st Syracuse Area Music Awards is this weekend. The award show honors central New York artists within 60 miles of Syracuse. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Restaurant patrons can save big this week with downtown Syracuse's Dining Weeks
Syracuse restaurants are coming together, once again, for Dining Weeks. During this annual, week-long event, local restaurants will offer deals on lunch, dinner and sweets. Read more »
In its new home, Flower Skate Shop looks to grow skateboarding in Syracuse
Flower Skate Shop reopened this week at its new location on Walton Street. The Armory Square spot allows them to connect with the Syracuse community more. Read more »
Green Beer Sunday kicks off St. Patrick’s Day season in Syracuse
For 60 years, Green Beer Sunday has hit Tipperary Hill. The day allows people to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early in a field with a truck of green beer, live performances and a 10,000-gallon truck of green beer. Read more »
Otto Tunes, Groovestand showcase 'Pitch perfect' a cappella talents at collegiate competition
On Saturday, SU a cappella groups Otto Tunes and Groovestand competed at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. Friends from SU traveled to support the student performers. Read more »
Project Mend shares untold stories of formerly incarcerated individuals
Highlighting work by incarcerated individuals, Project Mend’s second issue came out this weekend. The literary magazine was the culmination of months of work by a team of people impacted by the justice system and SU students. Read more »
Gallery: Come down to the farm to see Onondaga's most adorable alpacas in action
Gallery: Seven Acres Alpaca Farm, home to 24 alpacas, sits on the hills of Onondaga. The alpacas' caretakers, Bill Bundy and Paul McKinney, have been together for 40 years. Read more »
J.U.M.P. Nation helps its members become true ‘community citizens’
With weekly mentorship events and leadership summits, J.U.M.P. Nation connects Syracuse University students with the local community. The organization aims to close the gap between the campus and the greater community. Read more »
Gallery: Schoolyard Bagels aids early morning, late night cravings with a ‘New York crunch’
Schoolyard Bagels ownership hopes to offer a meal solution to students and employees around Syracuse University whose days start early and end late. Read more »
Acoustic Evening concert blends SU, Syracuse communities
On Feb. 1, CrossRoads Collective hosted the Acoustic Evening at Town Shop Youth Center. The concert aimed to unify Syracuse’s communities through music. Read more »
Marketplace on James, a unique space for local artisans, closes after over 2 years
After nearly three years, Marketplace on James closed its doors in December. The market was home to vendors who sold art, jewelry and antiques. Read more »
Salt City Market’s 3rd birthday celebrates the community it serves
Salt City Market celebrates its third birthday, anticipating new additions this year. While some vendors are leaving to set up independent shops, new ones are joining the market like SINBUN. Read more »
The New York State Pinball Championship 'isn't just any tournament'
Pinball players gathered for a weekend of gaming at the International Flipper Pinball Association’s New York State Championship hosted by Skill Shot Arcade. Players battled for the number one spot. Read more »
Leslie Lisk uses every inch of Syracuse's skinniest building
Only eleven feet wide on the inside, this Syracuse building is where the baking magic happens for Francesca’s Cucina. Leslie Lisk has been the chef for Francesca’s Cucina for the past eight years. Read more »
For more than 30 years, CNY Folksmarch has provided a walk in the park
Since the 1970s, members of the CNY Folksmarch walking club have exercised, explored and forged new friendships. The group has even traveled to Western Canada and Germany. Read more »
Local tribute bands help people relive nostalgic music
Central New York bands pay tribute to the music of their childhoods Read more »
Have a cup of cheer with our guide to local holiday drinks
Check out this year’s holiday drinks form Syracuse-based coffee shops Read more »
CNY's Unity Street Band brings music where no one would expect it
Unity Street Band combines amateurs and professionals to bring joy to the streets of CNY Read more »
Gallery: 'Shilpanatanam,' dance at the Everson builds a bridge between past, present
Choreographer Maya Kulkarni pulled pieces from ancient Hindu texts and merged them with modern themes to craft the “Shilpanatanam” dance at the Everson Museum of Art — a celebration of past and present. Read more »
Everson dance show 'brings life' to Indian art scene at Syracuse
“Shilpanatanam” combines classical Indian dance and modern stories Read more »
The Beatnook Market's first 'The Classic' market welcomes sellers of all kinds
The vintage market at the Song & Dance is a family affair Read more »
Syracuse Bike Party pedals positivity, inclusivity all around Syracuse
Syracuse Bike Party celebrates the sport while emphasizing community Read more »
Syracuse's new Silent Book Club is an introvert's paradise
Providing an opportunity to be present in the moment, Silent Book Club brings together book lovers and introverts Read more »
Gallery: Pawsitively perfect scenes from Westcott’s second annual Halloween Dog Parade
Led by a jazz band, a parade of furry friends decked out in Halloween costumes marched down Westcott Street on Oct. 28 at the second annual Halloween Dog Parade. Read more »
