![J.I.D live in concert at Syracuse University on Dec. 7, 2018](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Unorganized/hopeconcert_jid_h-e1649525058544-768x513.jpg)
The up-and-coming rappers took over Goldstein Auditorium for Alpha Phi Alpha’s 12th annual charity event.
![Elf on Stage](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Unorganized/elf-768x512.jpg)
The ‘Elf’ Syracuse Stage production was co-produced with The Syracuse University Department of Drama, featuring an elaborate set and vibrant Christmas cheer.
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Syracuse rock group Trench debuts their first full-length LP at The Lost Horizon with support from local bands.
![Queer Eye Cornell](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/News/2018/Event-Coverage/QueerEyeSpeaker/01A0188-768x512.jpg)
At the Cornell lecture “An Evening with Jonathan Van Ness,” ‘Queer Eye’s’ grooming guru, comedian, TV personality talks life, work, and self care.
![Hip-hop artist Sahbabii performs at University Union's Bandernsatch show in the Goldstein Auditorium](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Unorganized/sahbabii-1-768x527.jpg)
SahBabii, Melii, Valee performed at University Union’s Bandersnatch concert at Syracuse University.
![Justin Slepicoff and Nick Turturro in the Syracuse University Department of Drama production of "Next Fall."](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Unorganized/Next-Fall-1-768x512.jpg)
Syracuse University Drama’s newest production ponders the relationship between life, death and the afterlife, as well as what it means to be a gay Christian man.
!["Smile, You're On Camera" art exhibit at Syracuse University](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Unorganized/Screen-Shot-2018-11-13-at-5.32.47-PM-768x427.png)
The Coyne Gallery exhibit ‘Smile, You’re on Camera!’ runs through Nov. 16 and ponders the morals of surveillance.
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The country rocker took the stage at Syracuse’s The Lost Horizon.
![Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros live at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Unorganized/BWWB_Better-Portrait-1-768x511.jpg)
With the Grateful Dead veteran on guitar, Don Was on bass and Jay Lane on drums the trio played to a packed house.
![Founding member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir, speaks to a group of students and faculty at the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium on Nov. 7, 2018.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/News/2018/Event-Coverage/BobWeir/BobWeir_Lecture-1-768x512.jpg)
Joined by award-winning producer Don Was, the Grateful Dead guitarist discussed all things “sound.”