Travel ‘Into the Woods’ next fall with SU Department of Drama’s 2018-19 season
Syracuse University’s drama department in the College of Visual and Performing Arts announced their 2018-19 season, filled with a blend of musicals and plays. Read more »
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Redhouse production of 'The Snow Queen' brings winter back to Syracuse
Redhouse and the Arc of Onondaga are collaborating to bring the musical — which was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen as a children’s fairytale — to Syracuse. Read more »
April showers start Sunday. Here's what to do before they get here.
Whether you're into video games, fashion, theatre, music or the upcoming holidays, this weekend is packed with events for everyone. Read more »
Arts organizations with ties to SU receive $300,000 grant
In a time when public funding for the arts is lacking, Syracuse arts organizations just received $300,000 worth of grants. Read more »
Drama department to present ‘The Seagull’ as it was meant: a comedy
Anton Chekhov’s work can be dull, but the Syracuse University drama department is looking to elicit some laughs with its production of “The Seagull,” opening Friday. Read more »
SASSE to challenge the gender binary in annual 'Vagina Monologues' performance
Students Advocating Sexual Safety and Empowerment will host its 14th annual performance of “The Vagina Monologues” on Friday. The programming has been adjusted to be more inclusive of nonbinary and transgender communities. Read more »
In central New York, arts organizations try to remain optimistic amid potential budget cuts
It’s been nearly a year since the Trump administration announced a plan to gut federal funding for the arts. Central New York’s arts organizations are doing their best to stay positive. Read more »
Staying in Syracuse over break? You can still make your friends jealous with these local events.
Here are seven events happening this weekend in Syracuse. Read more »
SU Drama to premiere dramatic play ‘The House of the Spirits’
The show follows a family and their dark, emotional journey for more than half a century through journal entries. Read more »
Syracuse University’s Palitz gallery to host travel photography exhibit
The Palitz Gallery begins its exhibit, “Wanderlust: Travel Photography from the Syracuse University Art Collection,” on Thursday. Read more »
BeatleCUSE to celebrate The Beatles’ songs with local musicians
Dave Novak carpooled with nine of his band mates from central New York to catch a Beatles concert at Shea Stadium more than 50 years… Read more »
Potential Trump NEA, CPB budget cuts could render CNY arts organizations down, but not out
CNY arts and news organizations express concern about President Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Read more »
4 things you could be doing in Syracuse this weekend
If you don’t plan on wasting time pranking friends on April Fools’ Day this weekend, check out these campus and downtown events that are no joke Read more »
Believe in Syracuse to produce first public art piece for city
Believe in Syracuse, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating the city of Syracuse, will install a new art piece downtown, tentatively by April 1. Read more »
Marissa Mulder is coming back to Syracuse with a younger style of cabaret
Marissa Mulder looks to bring a fresh style of cabaret to Redhouse Arts Center on Feb. 9, 10 and 11 in her performance based on the songs of Ray LaMontagne. Read more »
Syracuse artists take action in the age of Trump
Since the beginning of the 2016 election cycle, the art world has seen a rise in activism within the community with artists turning to more public mediums to express their feelings and promote political awareness. Read more »
Festival of Crafts entering 56th year of operation
The Folk Art Guild has put on the Festival of Crafts for 56 years. This year, they will host the even in the DeWitt Community Church. Read more »
Foundlings magazine brings art and politics together
Politics and Prose, a biannual print political magazine, will host poetry readings across New York before the presidential debates air on national TV. Read more »
Hotel Syracuse restoration and tours provide insight into city history
Onondaga Historical Association will conduct tours of Marriott Downtown Syracuse, a newly restored incarnation of the city's historic Hotel Syracuse. Read more »
Former Syracuse University, NFL football player embraces artistic roots
Jim Ridlon, who graduated from SU in the 1950's, returned to Syracuse after playing in the National Football League to pursue a longtime love of the arts. Read more »
Syracuse Stage names new managing director
Syracuse Stage has completed its leadership transition that started with the departure of its arts and managing directors. Jill Anderson joins Robert Hupp in filling these higher roles at the Stage. Read more »
Armory Square Night Market brings together crafters, artists
Vintage button bracelets, flavored salts and even plants that smell like popcorn — these diverse items can all be found in Armory Square on a daily basis. But last night, they all came together in one location, SKY Armory, for the Night Market. Read more »
'The Christians' at Syracuse Stage leaves audience contemplating religion
This weekend, the Syracuse Stage launched its production of "The Christians," a play that asks its characters to contemplate their religion and leaves the interpretation of the story up to the audience. Read more »
SU Drama's production of 'The Spitfire Grill' relies on raw text, natural aesthetic
The Syracuse University Department of Drama brought a natural vibe to the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex in "The Spitfire Grill." The show, which takes place in a simple small town, opened this weekend and will run until April 10. Read more »
