Local Theatre: VPA Drama’s As You Like It
Running until Saturday, May 12th, Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts presents the iconic Shakespearean comedy As You Like It. The play is directed by SU Drama chair Ralph Zito and features SU Drama students in its roles. The play is also super affordable starting at just $16. It’s a way to support the future stars of theatre. For audiences it’s entertainment, but for drama students this is an opportunity to further hone their acting skills. If you love theatre you should definitely check it out!
Read MoreMFA 2012 at the SUArt Galleries
I follow events at the SUArt Galleries on a weekly basis, always checking back constantly. Here’s a great event if you’re interested in seeing the work of the outgoing graduate students of the 2012 MFA class in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This is a full gallery event featuring 22 grad student artists as they wind down their studies at my alma mater. This is the last gallery exhibit of a new, young and talented generation of artists before they make an impact on art scenes across the globe.
Read MoreNoriko Ambe at The Warehouse Gallery
One very cool place to check out the work of current well-known artists is The Warehouse Gallery. I’ve featured Warehouse exhibitions in the past–Deng Guo Yuan for instance (now closed). I’m always very impressed with the exhibit selections but feel like people in the Syracuse community may be overlooking this awesome local art gallery. It’s not just for SU students, after all. The newest site-specific art installation is called Inner Water by Japanese artist Noriko Ambe in her first solo US show.
Read MoreThe Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe at Syracuse Stage!
The colder it gets in Syracuse, the less likely you are to see me anywhere outdoors–it’s a sentiment I’m sure many other Syracusans are beginning to remember as the temperature drops. But never fear, I’ll make sure the similar minded always find something fun (and warm) to do. If you’re looking for a great theater production plan on seeing The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe presented by Syracuse Stage. I saw it years ago as a kid and I’ll always remember the experience.
Read MoreMore Art: Deng Guo Yuan at The Warehouse!
I decided to give myself a pass and write another article on a great artist whose work is currently on exhibit in Syracuse. Why? Because I can. Right now at The Warehouse Gallery at Syracuse University’s downtown design headquarters you can see amazing, intricate and stunning ink and brush paintings by Chinese artist Deng Guo Yuan. While I’m sure some have heard of him, here’s something you might not know–this 3 venue tour is his FIRST solo museum exhibition in the United States.
Read MoreBob Gates Photography: The Soul of Syracuse
After leaving the Whitman School of Management at SU I followed my passion for English literature and writing. I was always pulled in the direction of writing but felt pressured to “go where the money is”. I tried to force my way through accounting, finance and a bunch of other things I hated. I’ll always remember the day I returned to SU as a student in English & Textual Studies.
Read MoreTurn of the Screw at Syracuse Stage
Going on now until October 16th, don’t miss The Turn of the Screw at Syracuse Stage (Buy Tickets). The play is adapted from an 1898 Henry James novella of the same name. The novella is steeped in elements of the Gothic genre which can be seen in it’s fascination with old, mysterious buildings and supernatural themes. While we can’t strictly call it either a psychological thriller or ghost story it falls somewhere in between.
Read More‘Cuse Product: Better Brittle
I discovered this delicious snack a few weeks ago and I have had a bag of Better Brittle peanut brittle with me at all times since then. The all natural, vegan, fair trade certified brittle is locally produced in very small batches, which ensures you’ll be snacking on it as fresh as possible. An interesting thing about this specific product is its West African-based origin and inspiration.
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