Dionne Lee merges survival techniques with artistic vision at Light Work
Artist Dionne Lee’s exhibit, “Trap and Lean-to,” uses multiple mediums to discuss her place in America as an African American. Read more »
From the Studio
New exhibit highlights the Cardiff Giant, other structures in CNY
“PETRIFIED: The Cardiff Giant and Other Ostensible People from the Earth” dives into the numerous 10-foot or larger giants littered in central New York. Read more »
Steel-pannist Victor Provost to visit Syracuse for master class, performance
Growing up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Victor Provost was able to blend his Caribbean influences and with jazz his father raised him on. Now, the renowned steel pannist will be visiting Syracuse University on Nov. 7 to teach a master class for students. Read more »
Victor Provost speaks about upbringing, jazz in Q&A
Renown steel drum player Victor Provost will perform at La Casita Cultural Center on Nov. 9. The musician talks upbringing and his taste in music. Read more »
'Telepathic Moon Dance' is bringing dance-funk music to Syracuse
The instrumental jam-funk band Telepathic Moon Dance will play at Funk ‘n Waffles on Oct. 15. at 8 p.m. Read more »
SU opener for Bandersnatch 2019 talks upbringing, music
Student DJ, Troyce Pitones, will open for headliner Koffee at Bandersnatch 2019. Pitones talks about growing up in London, gaining an international taste in music and his plans for Friday's concert. Read more »
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month 2019
SU senior finds path to self-discovery through music
Gianni Villegas is an SU senior studying information management and technology, but he knows that creating music is his calling. Villegas is currently working on a new project and hopes to drop a single by December. Read more »
'Still I Rise' art exhibit centered around resiliency of the black community
For Na’ye Perez, part of his identity and art comes from the streets he grew up on. He salvaged wood that would later serve as… Read more »
'Not a Metric Matters' at SUArt Galleries will run through Nov. 24
It’s been five years since SUArt Gallery has hosted a faculty exhibition at the Shaffer Art Building, and with “Not a Metric Matters”, VPA faculty will have another chance to showcase their art on campus. Read more »
Experimental acoustic duo performing original songs at Funk 'n Waffles
Experimental acoustic duo Purple Light will be debuting at Funk ‘n Waffles at 8 p.m. on Sept. 3 after previously splitting up. Read more »
Light Work awards 3 local photographers annual grant
Truly good photos are taken so you can almost smell them, said photographer Lali Khalid. Khalid is one of three recipients of the 45th annual… Read more »
Benefit showcase to promote women artists, equality in hip hop
Elise Marlin and Bryse Thornwell, junior Bandier students, will host a Women in Hip Hop Benefit Showcase at The Ark on Friday night. Proceeds from the event will go toward the nonprofit organization, Women in Music. Read more »
Finnish metal band Children of Bodom to perform at The Westcott Theater
The Finnish extreme metal band Children of Bodom will perform at The Westcott Theater on Tuesday, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Read more »
3 musicians to perform in Funk ‘n Waffles’ Salt City Showcase
Funk ‘n Waffles will feature performances from Rebecca McDonald, Sydney Irving and Mark Zane on Tuesday night as part of the Salt City Showcase. Read more »
The Lost Horizon to host rock and metalcore bands this weekend
Of Mice & Men, Hands Like Houses and Dead American will perform at The Lost Horizon on Saturday at 6 p.m. Read more »
Exhibit brings awareness to #MeToo movement with feminist art
Artists Samantha Aasen and Malena Barnhart will present feminist artwork at the Random Access Gallery on Friday night. Read more »
Former band members honor David Bowie in alumni tour
The David Bowie Alumni Tour will celebrate the life and music of the late pop icon on Thursday at The Palace Theatre. Read more »
George Watsky to perform new music, poetry in Syracuse
Watsky will perform at The Westcott on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. as part of his 2019 tour for his newest album, “COMPLAINT.” Read more »
2 friends open Syracuse dance studio, promote body confidence
MOVE@SPARK, a new dance studio at the Spark Contemporary Art Space, offers a variety of classes. Read more »
Rapper DES leaves SU, finds new sound
Destinii Donawa, or “DES, the problem" a former Syracuse University student and rising rapper, draws inspiration from the darker points of her life as she experiments with new beats and a new style. Read more »
Pop Evil promotes new self-titled album with Westcott Theater performance
Pop Evil, a Michigan band, will perform with opening acts Don Jamieson and Savage After Midnight at The Westcott Theater on Tuesday night. Read more »
Bad Mama’s Blues Band plans return to Funk ‘n Waffles
The Bad Mama’s Blues Band will bring “swampy blues jam rock” to Funk ‘n Waffles on Friday at 9:00 p.m. Read more »
