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I'm assistant features editor in the CNY section of The Post-Standard in Syracuse, N.Y. Among my responsibilities is Weekend, the what-to-do-this-weekend publication that comes out on Thursdays. Zip Code: 13221 (edit)
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Laurie Fine's best friend describes life on Tiffany Circle the last six months
Posted by Emily Kulkus / The Post-Standard on News from The Post-Standard on May 16, 2012, 8:00PM
Debbie Gaetano has been friends with Laurie Fine for 40 years. Full story »
'Hearts of Hope' benefit at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 16, 2012, 3:35PM
Katie Quick, The Action featured performers at show to raise money for hospitalized children. Full story »
Jared Brickman to host meeting for lovers of sound at Red House Cafe
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 16, 2012, 2:00PM
SoundCloud hero wants to spread the passion Thursday in Syracuse. Full story »
Tickets almost gone for AppleJazz on June 2
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 16, 2012, 2:00PM
Live CD of Syracuse singer Ronnie Leigh from AppleJazz will be released at the event in Dwyer Pavillion in Little York, outside of Preble. Full story »
The Crimson Projeckt to play Westcott Theater in Syracuse
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 16, 2012, 11:26AM
Former members of classic progressive rock band King Crimson to perform July 20. Tickets are $29.50, $38. Full story »
Thursday's Best Bet: Joe Bonamassa at the Landmark Theatre
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 16, 2012, 11:08AM
The blues guitarist and singer comes to Syracuse for a near-hometown show with good timing. Full story »
E-newsletter 5/16/12 news jumps and exclusives for Friends of Store Front in Syracuse and beyond
Posted by Bob Niedt / The Post-Standard on Store Front Blog on May 16, 2012, 2:00AM
Greetings! You're receiving this weekly e-newsletter because you are one of the select few thousand Friends of Store Front who said "yes" to an exclusive dose of retail buzz. Store Front, an offbeat look wired into the national, regional and local retail scenes, was created by The Post-Standard's Bob Niedt in 1993. The e-newsletter gives Friends e-alerts on upcoming... Full story »
Saranac celebrates American Craft Beer Week in Syracuse area
Posted by Don Cazentre / The Post-Standard on CNY Life on May 15, 2012, 5:06PM
"Tap takeovers" come to two local bars. Full story »
Madison County farmers sell pasture-raised meat through CSA program
Posted by Don Cazentre / The Post-Standard on CNY Life on May 15, 2012, 3:20PM
Order online from Side Hill Farmers and pick up your beef, pork, chicken and more at one of several local drop-off points. Full story »
Halestorm plays 'SubCat Session' for K-Rock
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 15, 2012, 2:37PM
Syracuse rock station will run acoustic gigs as a series soon. Full story »
Concert Calendar: Jane's Addiction to play Landmark Theatre
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 15, 2012, 2:09PM
Forerunner of alt-rock/grunge movement comes to Syracuse on Aug. 8. Tickets on sale Friday, May 18. Full story »
Destiny USA in Syracuse adds True Religion to its lineup of luxury fashion outlets
Posted by Bob Niedt / The Post-Standard on News from The Post-Standard on May 14, 2012, 11:14AM
Destiny's will be the first True Religion store in Upstate New York. Full story »
Jane's Addiction to play Landmark Theatre in Syracuse
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 14, 2012, 8:30AM
Aug. 8 show is part of 'Theatre of the Escapists' tour. Full story »
Wayne Mahar is weatherman to the stars
Posted by Hart Seely / The Post-Standard on CNY Life on May 14, 2012, 8:29AM
His company, Precision Weather Service, forecasts for red carpet galas, Hollywood premieres, even the Kardashians. Full story »
Take No Prisoners: Onondaga Historical Association exhibit displays local political cartoons
Posted by Hart Seely / The Post-Standard on CNY Life on May 14, 2012, 4:27AM
Frank Cammuso, Tim Atseff, Joe Glisson are featured. Full story »
'Blue Moon Afternoon' will bring Bruce Hornsby to Jamesville Beach Park
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 13, 2012, 9:00AM
July 22 concert will also include Aztec Two Step, Jon Pousette-Dart Band, Steve Forbert, and Dusty Pas'cal and Loren Barrigar. Full story »
Ten things college didn't teach you about your adopted hometown
Posted by Hart Seely / The Post-Standard on Opinion Blog on May 13, 2012, 6:01AM
As thousands graduate from Syracuse University and other colleges in CNY, we reveal the secrets that professors never taught. Full story »
Sunday's Best Bet: Gordon Lightfoot in concert
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 13, 2012, 2:00AM
The Canadian singer, guitarist and songwriter is playing Sunday at the Crouse Hinds Concert Theater Full story »
Syracuse's Carousel Center, morphing into Destiny USA, may hit No. 2 in the US for shopping
Posted by Bob Niedt / The Post-Standard on Store Front Blog on May 13, 2012, 2:00AM
Destiny USA, at 2.4 million square feet pulling in 29 million visits a year, would be the second most-visited shopping and entertainment complex in America. Full story »
Restored painting, 'Kane's Walk,' returns to Seward House Museum in Auburn
Posted by Melinda Johnson / Post-Standard arts editor on Entertainment on May 12, 2012, 7:30AM
Seward House Museum hangs restored "Kane's Walk" in grand hall. Full story »
Bobcat Goldthwait's film, 'God Bless America," which played in Syracuse earlier this month, reviewed in NY Times
Posted by Melinda Johnson / Post-Standard arts editor on Entertainment on May 11, 2012, 2:54PM
Bobcat Goldthwait's latest film, "God Bless America," reviewed in The New York Times. Full story »
Barry Manilow to play Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 11, 2012, 2:14PM
Pop singer with long list of 1970s and '80s hits to perform home state in Verona, N.Y. Full story »
Syracuse's Destiny USA says Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth opening June 21
Posted by Bob Niedt / The Post-Standard on News from The Post-Standard on May 11, 2012, 11:44AM
Also on that day, the fashion outlet store BCBG Max Azria will open inside Destiny, said Rob Schoeneck, the mall’s general manager. Full story »
Maria Janina Rizzo to open exhibition 'Trees: Totems of Life' with Saturday reception at May Memorial
Posted by Melinda Johnson / Post-Standard arts editor on Entertainment on May 11, 2012, 8:17AM
Painter is inspired by trees. Full story »
Syracuse lands two more Cheeburger Cheeburger locations -- inside two taverns
Posted by Bob Niedt / The Post-Standard on Store Front Blog on May 11, 2012, 2:00AM
Cheeburger Cheeburger mini locations are open and opening inside two taverns in the region: DJ’s on the Boulevard in DeWitt and, soon, DJ’s on the Hill, as in the SU Hill. Full story »
East Syracuse woman leaves $50,000 fund for cats that still need a home
Posted by Emily Kulkus / The Post-Standard on News from The Post-Standard on May 11, 2012, 1:47AM
Former art director Atha Tehon Thiras never had children. Her pets became her kids, and she wanted to make sure they were taken care of after her death. Full story »
Friday's Best Bet: Red Solo Cup AIDS benefit party
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 10, 2012, 4:30PM
Add the bash Friday night at Quaker Steak & Lube to its long lineage of events. Full story »
'Wegmans... The Musical' plays in Boston; we'll see if it can swing into Syracuse
Posted by Bob Niedt / The Post-Standard on Store Front Blog on May 10, 2012, 3:24PM
The grocery chain with the devoted cult following finally arrived in Massachusetts last fall with the opening of its Northborough store. There were crowds of eager customers, one marriage proposal, and, it turns out some high school students at Algonquin Regional who would go on to help write the script and songs for “Wegmans…The Musical.” Full story »
Band mates in Staind call him Sal Giancarelli
Posted by Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard on Entertainment on May 10, 2012, 2:50PM
Back home in Cayuga County, drummer is still known as Joe. Staind plays Tuesday at the War Memorial with Godsmack. Full story »
Ballet, music, photography on board Connective Corridor bus for Friday route
Posted by Melinda Johnson / Post-Standard arts editor on Entertainment on May 10, 2012, 11:07AM
The Connective Corridor bus will continue with its In-Motion arts series on the Friday evening run, leaving The Warehouse at 6:45 p.m. Full story »
