He will be accompanied by an all-star musical group including, pianist John Kordalewski, bassist Tony Marino, and drummer Thurman Barker.Â
Yolanda Stewart
Yolanda Stewart was raised in the Bronx, New York City. Before choosing a career path in journalism she found a voice in writing plays, short stories, and a myriad of other creative outlets. She is a 2022 alumnae of Syracuse University's Newhouse graduate program. Yolanda was hired as the arts and culture reporter in January 2023; since then, she has continued to integrate herself into the Syracuse community. Her coverage focus area spans an array of topics that highlight Syracuse's culture through storytelling. Yolanda has covered a host of events, art galleries, plays, written profile stories about Syracusans, and important community-wide issues.
She can be reached at ystewart@centralcurrent.org.
Posted inArts & Culture
Syracuse Stage presents ‘Espejos: Clean,’ bilingual play set at beach resort
“Espejos: Clean” premiered on Feb. 15 and will run until March 5.
Posted inArts & Culture
Wildflowers celebrates $1 million revenue milestone, status as Syracuse’s ‘Etsy in real life’
The profits have helped maintain a communal space in the heart of downtown Syracuse for artisans to sell their handcrafted merchandise, volunteer and support other artists, at the corner of Fayette and Salina streets.Â
Posted inLocal Artists
How Wildflowers is growing to get youth creators involved
As Wildflowers continues to bloom, it is introducing future generations to the business of vending.Â
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Creating Valentine’s memories at the Everson Museum of Art
The Everson Museum of Art celebrated Valentine’s Day with a trio of love-themed events.
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Harriet Tubman’s legacy to be focus of February online forum
The event, “Aunt Harriet: Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Harriet Tubman” is scheduled to take place on Friday, Feb. 17 at noon.
Posted inVisual Arts
Now is a good time to visit the Everson in Syracuse
As a long-time staple in Syracuse, the Everson Museum of Art with its latest exhibits shows it is in tune with the community through its curation of diverse events for guests to connect with.
Posted inEvents
Salt City Market celebrates Black History Month with “A Taste of Culture” event series
In celebration of Black History Month, Salt City Market presents “A Taste of Culture,” a series of events, held every Thursday from 6-7 p.m in the month of February.
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Hoop Dreams: Basketball and Contemporary Art exhibit free this weekend at the Everson
Jake Troyli, Offense Wins Games. Defense Wins Championships!, 2019, Oil on canvas, courtesy of the artist and Monique Meloche Galley.
Posted inEconomic Development
Syracuse wants your input on its Onondaga Lakefront revitalization plans
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, which includes the inner harbor, calls for community input. Here’s how to add your voice.