Monthly Archives: October, 2022

WCNY to Host Harriet Tubman Screening Event in Partnership with the Seward House Museum

Published - October 31, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with the Seward House Museum, will host the “Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom” screening and discussion event on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Theater in Auburn, NY. The event will explore the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. The event begins with a welcome reception at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments, followed by the screening of the PBS documentary, “Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom” at 6 p.m. A live Q&A panel discussion with local experts will begin

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Check It Out – Story Time at the Library

Published - October 29, 2022

In this edition of Check It Out, Host Tom Walters and “Miss Jackie” tell us how to help your children take advantage of Story Time at the Onondaga County Public Libraries. More information available here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 5

Published - October 29, 2022

(#5, 10/29/22) In today’s podcast, Hugo Acosta and CNY Latino editor in Chief Marisol Hernandez will be talking about how to be productive while driving around…a compendium of advice and suggestions on what to do – and how to do it safely and effectively, on those long business drives. We will also follow up with some responses we got from past podcast shows, about how to adapt and cope with the coldness in this area. We will play a couple of times a brief description of the word ‘Halloween.’ We will play a small event recognizing the Puerto Rican Dr.

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S07 Ep09: Nature’s Mysteries

Published - October 29, 2022

“Art will never come except from some small disregarded corner where an isolated and inspired man is studying the mysteries of nature.”  – Jean-François Millet Nature can be bring a sense of awe, of calm, even fear.  This week, works from women inspired by nature’s mysteries.   Nature’s Mysteries Edie Hill:  The Naming/Passenger Pigeon (from Spectral Spirits) The Crossing; Donald Nally, director “Born” Navona 6449 Shuying Li:  Canton Snowstorm Four Corners Ensemble “World Map” Navona 6312 Maria Schneider, poems by Ted Kooser:  Winter Morning Walks (excerpts) Dawn Upshaw, soprano; Australian Chamber Orchestra “Winter Morning Walks” ArtistShare 121 Judith Weir:  Storm Choristers

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October 26, 2022: Jeffrey Siegel, Keyboard Conversations

Published - October 26, 2022

Jeffrey Siegel returns to Utica with “Immortal Impromptus,” the second concert of this season of Keyboard Conversations.  He spoke to mid-day host Diane Jones about the program, and how the events of the composers lives affected the music they created.  he also told us why he loves coming to Central New York to perform.     Find out more about Keyboard Conversations here. You can also find the series on the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute website here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 4

Published - October 22, 2022

(#4, 10/22/22) In this episode, we are going to have several conversations about how Latinos cope (or don’t) with the cold…what it is believed they do wrong, and how Hugo Acosta learned to adapt and be strong against the painful and hard-to-accept cold weather we all get in this area of Central New York State. We also present a section where we demonstrate and explain how to be productive and safe while driving. En este episodio, nosotros vamos a tener varias conversaciones acerca de como Latinos se aguantan (o no) con el frio…que es lo que se cree que ellos

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S07 Ep08: Leading the Way, Part 3

Published - October 22, 2022

“As a young girl growing up, I was told I could not possibly be a conductor.”  Mei-Ann Chen Marin Also made history when she became the first woman named Music Director of a major American Orchestra.  When she stepped down from that role 14 years later, in 2021, the 25 leading American orchestra were once again led exclusively by men.  Has that changed yet?  You’ll find out this week, when we hear from women at the conductor’s podium.   Leading the Way, Part 3   Jennifer Higdon:  Dance Card (excerpts) Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Chicago Sinfonietta “Project W” Cedille 185 Jan

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October 21, 2022: Marek Kudlicki Organ Recital

Published - October 21, 2022

    Internationally renowned organist Marek Kudlicki is coming to Syracuse for a performance and lecture at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart this weekend.  Marek and Frank Schultz, music director at the Basilica, stopped into the Classic FM studios to chat about the music, the instrument, the history, and even favorite – and most challenging – organs they have played.   More from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart is available here. And Marek Kudlicki’s website is found here.

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October 20, 2022: “Madness & The Medium” Syracuse Opera

Published - October 20, 2022

    Syracuse Opera and Tri-Cities Opera continue their collaborations with a special event, “Madness and The Medium.”  Giancarlo Menotti’s “The Medium” is the cornerstone for an immersive performance that takes place far beyond just the stage.  Director Jennifer Williams, Christian Capocaccia (Artistic Director – Syracuse Opera), and John Rozzoni (General Director – Tri-Cities Opera) came to the Classic FM studios to talk about this exciting performance (perfect for the Hallowe’en season!), as well as the continued collaboration between these two companies.   More about Syracuse Opera is available here. And the Tri-Cities Opera website is here.

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Central Current Radio – Eddie Velazquez

Published - October 20, 2022

In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk with Eddie Velazquez, a freelance journalist who is covering local labor and housing issues for CentralCurrent.org. Eddie recently investigated and documented poor living conditions at Brighton Place Apartments in Syracuse. For more on that story and the latest coverage from the Central Current team click here.  

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October 19, 2022: Julie Pretzat, SVE Healing & Hope

Published - October 19, 2022

  The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble will be presenting two performances of “Healing & Hope” this weekend.  Artistic Director Julie Pretzat stopped into the studios to chat about this concert, which honors “our journey through a pandemic, racial and political violence, and world unrest.”  She shared some of the texts the ensemble will be singing, which she hopes touches your hearts.     Find out about the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble here.

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 2 – “Our Words Are Seeds”

Published - October 19, 2022

In this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, interdisciplinary artist, Ty Defoe talks about the development of his play Our Words Are Seeds, scheduled to premiere in the Backstory Program in February 2023. He is joined by the play’s director, Joann Yarrow, who is also the Director of Community Engagement and Development at Syracuse Stage. Host Melissa Crespo breaks down the new play development process and why Our Words Are Seeds is also part of the Cold Read Festival of New Work. For more information, go to https://www.syracusestage.org/  

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 3

Published - October 15, 2022

(#3, 10/15/22) Welcome to Episode 3 of the CNY Latino Podcast. This project is a venture that the small Hispanic Media company CNY Latino tried to start in 2020. Several issues (funds, personnel, COVID, etc.) delayed its start, but in the middle of 2022, an invitation from WCNY motivated Hugo Acosta, the founder and president of CNY Latino, to launch this podcast. CNY Latino has now partnered with WCNY to start “The CNY Latino PODCAST Project,” and to expand upon CNY Latino’s existing weekly “Spanish” Radio show “Hablando con Central New York.” Similar to the Radio show, The CNY Latino

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Check It Out – Get a Book Delivered to Your Favorite Library

Published - October 15, 2022

Maggie Foster and Tom Walters from Onondaga County Public Libraries co-host “Check It Out” on Community FM. This week, how to place a hold on a book so it gets delivered to your favorite library. More information available here.

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