Artist spotlights, reviews and interviews from around Central New York.
Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy some time off being present with family and friends. Here are a few events to look forward to after Christmas. See you out there. Thursday The area’s best musicians…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Dec 23
Who’s ready to get this holiday started? There’s so much to do this week. Be sure to drive around and check out the Christmas Lights and holiday windows downtown. Here is a list with something […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Dec 16
Have you checked out downtown with all the Christmas lights, window art and new restaurants and art galleries? If not what are you waiting for? Here are some reasons to get out this week. Wednesday…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Dec 9
Get in the holiday spirit with these events. Take in some of the area’s best music and art while supporting small businesses. Bundle up and enjoy. See you out there. Wednesday The Le Moyne College […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Dec 2
This week is for giving thanks, spending time with family and friends and shopping local. There are plenty of options for whoever you may have in town. Art, music, holiday events and more are […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Nov 25
November has been treating us well. I challenge you to get out to a new venue this week. Search our events calendar and make a plan. Wednesday Head to the beautiful Center for the Arts […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Nov 18
What a week. I hope you are rested and ready to take on the next. Here are some reasons to get out and rejuvenate. Wednesday Dial up your Wednesday night relaxation on November 13, 2024: […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Nov 11
Hello Darkness, my old friend. We just gained an hour of darkness so we may as well go out and enjoy the nightlife. Wednesday bob. w/s/g Ruha make their debut at Funk ‘n Waffles before […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Nov 4
It’s Halloween! The festivities are underway and the weather is cooperating. Local artists have been dropping new music right and left. Check out my 315 playlist on Spotify. Tuesday Pressed Flower…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Oct 28
This week is poppin’. Enjoy the nice weather and get out to these art and music events! Tuesday We’re going to have a great time raising money and our glasses to help eradicate polio. The […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Oct 21
I hope you enjoyed a long weekend. Here are some cozy ideas to enjoy art and music this coming week. Tuesday Just Joe Live at Tassone’s Wine Garden! 6-9 pm We’re excited to welcome back […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Oct 14
October is pretty amazing. We get that in between time where the days are warm and the nights are cool. The changing leaves and soft breeze make us want to get outside. The evening darkness […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Oct 7
Hello October! Here are some fun events to consider this week in CNY. Thursday Big Something: Headspace Fall Tour w/ s/g Consider The Source at Middle Ages Beer Hall 18+ | Doors at 7PM Hailing […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Sep 30
Is it just me or does it seem like summer is hanging on a little longer than usual? It’s now officially fall but we aren’t slowing down. In some ways things seem busier than ever […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Sep 23
Can you believe the beautiful weather we are having? I was walking around downtown. Leaves were blowing, people were out, kids riding tricycles… perfect. Amanda Rogers hosted a Musician’s Market in…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Sep 16
I’ve got you covered this week. Skip the groceries and head out to eat after work at these great shows around town. This weekend brings lots of opportunities to engage in CNY culture and support […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Sep 9
September begins. Summer doesn’t officially end for a few weeks so take advantage of outdoor events and daylight before we are all cooped up again. Wednesday Check out CNY Jazz at […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Sep 2
Let’s finish August with a bang. Or a bunch of bangers. This week is looking gooooooood. Tuesday The Ridge rocks! Tonight’s it’s a U2 tribute and the unveiling of a 1 mile wildflower labyrinth -say…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Aug 26
Football, The Fair… that means the next F word, Fall, is almost here! I’m not one to rush summer but I know we’ve got a couple more months of great weather to get outside and […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Aug 19
Near perfect weather is in front of us. Don’t let it get away. Enjoy these outdoor events in CNY and don’t forget you can find lots more on the CNYALIVE.com calendar. Tuesday It’s been an […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Aug 12
August came in like a true Leo lion but things cool off a bit this week! Get out and soak up some more summer fun. Tuesday Vinyl Record Clock Workshop Join us for a Vinyl […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Aug 5
I hope you’ve had an awesome July! Lucky for us it’s a long month. Let’s finish it strong and welcome in August with these great events. Wednesday Open Mic with Ben Blujus at Shifty’s 8 […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jul 29
I love summer and the wide array of events going on. I was able to visit the new gallery, art haus, in Armory Square and Jeff Allen’s Art Opening at one of my favorite spots, […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jul 22
July is my favorite month and I can’t believe we are at the halfway mark! Let’s not waste any time. There are lots of cool things happening on these hot days of summer. Wednesday Catch […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jul 15
Over the holiday weekend I got out quite a bit. I saw Nosmo Kings at Meier’s Creek, Syracuse Symphony at Beard Park, BSG at Shifty’s and Jazz Jam at Funk ‘n Waffles. My favorite part […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jul 8
Can you believe it’s already July? Here we go with a week long holiday. How much fun can we squeeze in? Monday The Syracuse Orchestra performs inside historic Fort Ontario in Oswego. Enjoy light…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jul 1
You know it’s really too easy to find things going on around here. We are very lucky. Here are some highlights this week. Tuesday The 3rd of this years unique musical experiences At The RidgeRocks […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jun 24
Summer is coming in like a lion. Don’t let heat keep you from these events. Whether you want to soak it up outside or chill in the AC there’s something happening for you. Wednesday It’s […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jun 17
Things are really heating up. Make sure you get out and enjoy all the events the area has to offer! Summertime is short but it sure is sweet. Tuesday Tribute Tuesdays at The Ridge! Some […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Jun 10
Get out and enjoy these warm nights! We’ve got things happening all over CNY this week Take your pick… Tuesday Afroman w/s/g A Kid Called Danger will be at Middle Ages Beer Hall. […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jun 2
This week is packed full of goodies. Take your pick! Tuesday Tuesday, May 28 at 6pm, our BEST SEASON IN RIDGE HISTORY begins…. We’ll kick the summer off as we always have, celebrating the genius […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, May 27
We all know Memorial Day is the unofficial start to Summer. With downtown festivals starting up and outdoor shows on the schedule I think we’ve made it! Get out there and explore some new […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, May 20
I hope all the mamas had a nice weekend. We are half way through May already! Who’s ready for Summer fun? I’m so excited for outdoor events. Make sure you head out to Wonderland Forest […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, May 13
I just visited Montreal and as beautiful as it was it proved that CNY has so much to offer. We have museums, churches, great architecture, outdoor spaces and waterfront activities. Our music scene is…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, May 6
May Day May Day. Winter is over. We made it. Syracuse hosts its first downtown festival. Party on the patio returns. Lots of places will start having outdoor seating and entertainment options. It’s…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Apr 29
Record Store Day, 420, Earth Day, Arbor Day… what a great time of year. Seize the day. Wednesday Introducing “Live Dead and Brothers” – A Fusion of Legendary Musical Lineages from the Grateful Dead…
By Misse Fedele · Tue, Apr 23
Wow, there has been a lot going on this month. I hope you’ve gotten out to enjoy some entertainment. This coming weekend is 420 and it looks like most venues have a show going on […]
By Misse Fedele · Tue, Apr 16
I hope you enjoyed the eclipse. April showers are here but that means May flowers are next with outdoor events right around the corner so hang tight. Here is what’s happening this week. Thursday Join…
By Misse Fedele · Tue, Apr 9
I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. Don’t worry if you didn’t get an Easter basket, this week is full of goodies. No April foolin. On Tuesday All Ages! Doors at 7pm Music at 8pm […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Apr 1
Well the weather may have thrown a wrench in some of your weekend plans but there was still plenty going on and the city was buzzing. I attended Golden Girls Live and in Color at […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Mar 25