Ithaca

Rachael Yamagata strolls through Ithaca
By Chris Baker
October 28, 2011 - 2:35pm
Review: The singer/songwriter returns to the stage after a three-year absence.

As the year’s first snow fell in Ithaca Thursday night, Rachael Yamagata stood on the sidewalk outside Delilah’s Lounge smoking a cigarette.

“Is it always this cold up here?” she asked. “It’s cold inside, it’s cold outside. It’s cold everywhere.”

October music guide
By Vanessa Pearce
September 30, 2011 - 11:52am
Want to check out the Syracuse music scene this month? Here is a run-down of bands that will be in the area, where they will be performing and how to purchase tickets.

Saturday, Oct. 1: Rubblebucket is an indie/afro-beat band that hails from Brooklyn, New York (check out their new song, Silly Fathers, here). They’ll be playing at the Westcott Theater at 8 p.m. as part of their Omega La La Fall tour. The show will also feature ‘Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt’ and ‘Sports’. Tickets are available here.

STRFKR makes a name for themselves in Ithaca
By Nathan Mattise
April 13, 2011 - 7:47am
Review: The Portland, Ore., electro-pop act makes an impression on fans and local authorities with an intimate, raucous set.

The alarm continued to wail in rhythm with the music as STRFKR played their version of “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.” None of the 100 or so people in attendance really noticed or reacted, all too busy dancing. Firefighters eventually ushered everyone out of the attic-like space. The lead singer of the local opening act, Bruce Hyde of Blow!, grabbed his equipment and evacuated to the street like everyone else.

“Great show tonight.”

Review: Broken Social Scene brings Ithaca to its feet
By Nathan Mattise
September 25, 2010 - 1:46pm
Canadian indie rock collective put on a singularly emotional, two-hour show.

Kevin Drew started the night off by letting the audience know the exact atmosphere he wanted to create.

“It’s a Friday night, let’s pretend we’re all at a basement party somewhere in Ohio.” He paused and took in the scene at the Ithaca State Theater, “At least it is a Friday night.”

Cornell gets a grant
By Hannah Kollock
April 13, 2010 - 2:14pm
Plus, Michelle Obama makes a pit stop in Haiti and Webby Award nominees are announced.

Cornell University received a grant to study American obesity, according to ...

Rhode Island school board fires all teachers
By Alex Hart
February 24, 2010 - 3:28pm
Plus, Ithaca police claim suspect killed while resisting arrest and Lindsey Vonn crashes in first run.

A Rhode Island school board voted to fire all teachers at a struggling high school last night according to CNN.com. The firings came after the district says they could not come to an agreement with the teachers’ union on a plan that would have the teachers spend more time with the students in order to improve test scores.

Hail St. Vincent
By Trevor Jett Wells
October 23, 2009 - 9:20am
Review: Annie Clark rewards Ithaca’s surprising turnout with a legendary performance.

Hoards of college students and locals pressed the stage at local dive bar Castaways in Ithaca to get a glimpse of St. Vincent and lead singer, Annie Clark. Clark approached the microphone with her soft eyes and her innocently sweet voice, and as the band opened up with their hit single, “Strangers,” Clark let out her silky voice.

The Sand Men: Buddhist monks create sand mandala
By Amy Su
October 20, 2009 - 1:16pm
Buddhist monks spent more than 30 hours creating an intricate sand mandala in Eggers Hall at Syracuse University.

Buddhist monks Lobsang Tashi and Dhondup Gyaltsen spent more than 30 hours creating an intricate sand mandala in Eggers Hall at Syracuse University.

Then, at the end of the five days, they lifted a vase of water and poured it over their creation — destroying everything in moments.

President Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize
By Brenna Wilson
October 9, 2009 - 12:49pm
President Obama becomes the third sitting American president to win the prize.

President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Friday, nytimes.com reports. The honor comes after the president was only in office for nine months.

The award, which was announced in Oslo early Friday morning, recognizes the president for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples” and his efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons.

Can't miss CNY concerts for October
By Nathan Mattise
October 1, 2009 - 5:33pm
If you want to create a music "scene" for yourself in Syracuse, you need to expand your horizons (specifically south to Ithaca and west to Buffalo). Luckily, October is a pretty robust month.

Fellow blogger Jett Wells did a good job of highlighting the premier show to catch this month (indie darling St.