Vote for your favorite band at Dazed, rave in Shrek’s swamp this weekend
This week, join Dazed for a charity show benefitting Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital or party at The Song & Dance's Shrek Rave. Read more »
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‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special' honors history, proves relevance
Saturday Night Live aired a three hour special on Sunday, celebrating the show's 50th anniversary with old and new hosts and skits. Read more »
‘Love Hurts’ leans on intense action but lacks creative plot
Jonathan Eusebio, made his directorial debut with, “Love Hurts,” a film featuring intense action sequences but lackluster plot. Read more »
‘Paddington in Peru’ loses cozy charm, maintains clever humor
“Paddington in Peru” displays stunning visuals and exceptional acting but does not live up to the charm of its predecessors. Read more »
‘A Place To Call Home’ explores Syracuse housing crisis through photography
ArtRage Gallery and Central Current news organization collaborated to curate the photography exhibit “A Place to Call Home,” which focuses on the housing crisis in Syracuse. Read more »
'Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’ builds on original's success with 5 new tracks
Sabrina Carpenter takes fans on a rollercoaster of heartbreak and laughter with five new songs on Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe). Read more »
CNY Women’s Network's Galentine's party connects local businesswomen
The Central New York Women’s Network hosted its second annual Galentine’s Day Party, featuring merchandise and services from local women-owned businesses. Read more »
‘Companion’ tackles AI genre with witty humor, standout visuals
The 2025 Drew Hancock film “Companion” uses witty dialogue and standout acting performances to tackle the artificial intelligence genre. Read more »
Unleash your inner pop princess, get a dose of spring this week
Channel your inner pop star princess with an Orange After Dark event featuring music by stars like Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter, or get to know local artists at Art in the Atrium’s first exhibition of the year. Read more »
Central New York Flyers sled hockey brings inclusion, community to the ice
The Central New York Flyers sled hockey team is an adaptive recreational hockey team. With most of its members having disabilities, it is an accessible alternative to ice hockey. Read more »
Syracuse native Tom Kenny brings SpongeBob voice back to campus
Tom Kenny, voice actor of SpongeBob SquarePants, visited his hometown of Syracuse on Tuesday and held a Q&A session with Syracuse University students. Read more »
Barner-McDuffie House celebrates Black History Month with artist exhibit
The Barner-McDuffie House is hosting an artist exhibit with works from students highlighting the minority experience and importance of sustainability. Read more »
Eat Local New York reviews local tastes with genuine media content
Anthony Tringale created his Instagram account, @eatlocalnewyork, eight years ago. On it, he reviews food from upstate New York-area restaurants and even manages social media accounts for some of the restaurants he’s covered. Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Dazed, rock out with Fleshwater this weekend
This week, take your Valentine to Dazed, check out Boston alternative band Fleshwater or witness a concerto performed by composer John Adams. Read more »
Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends focuses on community after rebrand
Coffee shop owner Kelsey Ball reintroduced the Syracuse community to former Peaks Coffee Company last month with a name change to Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends. Read more »
SU alum Bassam Shawl stars in stand-up comedy after lobbyist career
Syracuse University alumnus Bassam Shawl uses lessons learned on SU's campus to inform and improve his comedy shows. Read more »
The Making of the Medieval Book connects authentic manuscripts to present
Bird Library’s collection of medieval manuscripts on display at the Special Collections Research Center tell a story of the lives of those from the time period. Read more »
Sassy-Cuse Saloon pushes remodel with Western comfort in Armory Square
Sassy-Cuse Saloon, formerly Clinton Street Pub, brings a western saloon to downtown Syracuse. The saloon uses its signature sassy sauce on many of their menu items as a cornerstone of their brand. Read more »
Cast of Québec film 'Two Women' discusses sexual politics, expectations
In an interview with The Daily Orange, the cast and crew of “Two Women” discussed the process of producing the sensual comedy. Read more »
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits SU in search of next ‘Hotdoggers’
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile ventured to Syracuse University last week to recruit the next class of Hotdoggers — postgraduate students who drive from city to city to promote the Oscar Mayer brand. Read more »
Intergenerational Clothing Exchange offers free donated apparel, supports women’s education
The Intergenerational Clothing Exchange offers secondhand clothing to people of all faiths, religions and races. Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day, meet voice of SpongeBob this week
Celebrate Valentine's Day with love poetry from around the world or receive a custom snow globe this upcoming week. Read more »
University Union's Comedy Knockout amuses crowd with authenticity, vulnerability
University Union hosted its spring semester show, Comedy Knockout. The night entertained audience members with unfiltered Gen Z dating jokes and a storytime about a traumatic trip to the gynecologist. Read more »
Syracuse Winter Fair is 'a melting pot' for attendees
The Syracuse Winter Fair provides a summer festival experience for upstate New Yorkers in late January with fair rides and food. Read more »
