May 05 Tuesday
In August 2016, Syracuse artist Alex Johns-Hamer was at the Standing Rock protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline as a media photographer and correspondent, drinking in the scene and making photographs. Images from that life-altering trip and more are on display in his exhibition.
May 06 Wednesday
This is the 30th annual Made in NY exhibition, a juried show at the Schweinfurth Art Center located in Auburn, NY, that features work by artists who live in New York State. The exhibit is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a competitive, juried exhibition. Prizes will be awarded, including $1000 for Best of Show.
Boots at the Brewery brings an energetic line dancing experience to Middle Ages Brewing Company in Syracuse. It’s designed with beginners in mind, offering easy-to-follow instruction alongside plenty of time to hit the dance floor. The playlist blends country classics with pop and hip-hop, showing how the tradition has evolved while still honoring its roots. At its core, the event is all about community, inviting dancers of every age and skill level to come together and have fun!
May 07 Thursday
A new CNY Jazz series, christened the “Better Late Than Never” Cabarets, will provide fine music in an intimate setting, and Pausa will offer 2-for-1 cocktails and other discounts from 7 to 9 pm every Thursday, April 2 - August 20.
LineupApril 2: Ronnie LeighApril 9: LuBossaApril 16: Jill MinyeApril 23: Dan FieldsApril 30: Edgar Pagan & Adam FisherMay 7: ESP DuoMay 14: Julie & Rick's Jazz AsylumMay 21: Loren & LJ BarrigarMay 28: Jill MinyeJune 4: Alex BecerraJune 11: Clove & PhenJune 18: Dan FieldsJune 25: LuBossaJuly 9: Mark NanniJuly 16: Edgar Pagan & Adam FisherJuly 23: ESP DuoJuly 30: Alex BecerraAugust 6: Prime Time DuoAugust 13: Loren & LJ BarrigarAugust 20: Clove & Phen
May 08 Friday
RAVI COLTRANE is a critically acclaimed Grammy nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. In the course of a twenty plus year career, Mr. Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many, and recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others.
Ravi has released six albums as a leader. His albums include, “Moving Pictures,” “From The Round Box,” “Mad 6,” “In Flux,” “Blending Times,” and “Spirit Fiction.” He also has collaborated on various albums, including, “Seraphic Light” with Joe Lovano and David Liebman, “In Movement” with Jack DeJohnette and Matthew Garrison, and The Blue Note’s 70th Anniversary recording, “Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note.” Additional credits include performances as well as recordings with Elvin Jones, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Baron, Steve Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Jack DeJohnette, Matt Garrison, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, Geri Allen, Joanne Brackeem, The Blue Note 7, among others.