How Ellen and Dia Haffar started making art together, rediscovering their love for ceramics and the depth of their bond.
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.
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Sana Musasama finds joy again through ‘Returning to Ourselves’ exhibition at the Everson
“Returning to Ourselves” includes topsy-turvy dolls and two series of houses made of ceramics.
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More than 30 wineries, distilleries to participate in this year’s Syracuse Wine Festival
The wine festival will run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Central New York Regional Market on Saturday.
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A new club takes on the question: ‘Why can’t we make Syracuse the most beautiful city in the world?’
The Syracuse Urbanism Club has grown to more than 100 members in the last year as it tries to make Syracuse more walkable and livable.
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The Syracuse Bakers Expo returns with more than 25 bakers and a new theme
Last year’s Syracuse Bakers Expo was so successful that its returning. Read for more info about how to attend.
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Syracuse native Natasha S. Alford to give talk about debut memoir ‘American Negra’
Alford’s book reflects on how she navigated the complexities of her Afro-Latina identity and how that has shaped her.
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Fashion show honors Karen culture through clothing
The fashion show was organized by ThuZar Htwe, who is Karen.
Posted inVisual Arts
New exhibition at ArtRage explores the Muslim experience in Syracuse
Mahtab Hussain’s exhibition includes 31 portraits of members of Syracuse’s Muslim community.
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Onondaga County’s former chief medical examiner delves into a life full of death with new memoir
Mary Jumbelic’s memoir covers her time as Onondaga County’s chief medical examiner and explores the role death has played in her life.
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How a local nonprofit is looking to grow Central New York’s film industry
Call Time is having an informational session Feb. 8 at the Dunbar Community Center.