Monthly Archives: March, 2023

Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 5 – “Our Town”

Published - March 14, 2023

Artistic Director Bob Hupp and actor Jim True-Frost discuss Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s classic Our Town. Hupp directs Our Town in celebration of the 125th anniversary of Wilder’s birth, and True-Frost from HBO’s The Wire, Treme, and Boardwalk Empire returns to Syracuse Stage as the Stage Manager. WCNY Community FM invites you to enter to win a gift certificate for a pair of tickets to Syracuse Stage’s production of Our Town, opening March 29 through April 16. The certificate is good for any available performance. To enter, send an email with your name, phone number and email

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S07 Ep28: Looking South, Part 3

Published - March 11, 2023

“Music can do so many different things.  It can bind an audience together, start a revolution, and heal people.”  – Jenny McLeod   We continue our trek around the world with a trip to the Southern hemisphere.  Music from South America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.  There may even be a stop in Antarctica.   “Looking South, Part 3” Adelaide Pereira da Silva:  Piano Suite No. 2 (excerpts) Luciana Soares, piano “Brasileira: Piano Music by Brazilian Women” Centaur 2680 Adina Izarra:  El Amolador Manuela Weisler, flute “Small is Beautiful:  Short Pieces for Solo Flute: BIS 869 Liza Lim:  How Forests

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March 10, 2023: Mozart and More, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Published - March 10, 2023

It’s a special treat to hear a concerto for violin and viola, and that’s what the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is bringing to the stage this weekend.  Soloists Paul Neubauer, viola, and Christina Bouey, violin, spoke to mid-day host Diane Jones about the concert and the joy of playing this work.  They also shared a few memorable moments from performances past.   Information about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available here.

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 3 – Dr. Xavier Amador

Published - March 9, 2023

Dealing with a loved-one’s serious mental illness is one of the most difficult and stressful things a family can experience. In this episode, Dr. Rich O’Neill speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Xavier Amador, whose brother suffers from schizophrenia. Dr. Amador is the author of the bestseller I Am Not Sick I Don’t Need Help, and a pioneer in treatments to help deal with serious mental illnesses. Also in this show, the father of a young man with schizophrenia talks about how he benefitted from Dr. Amador’s guidance. Checkup From the Neck-Up is a new monthly show on Community FM on

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CNY Heroes, Episode 5 – The PACT Act for Veterans

Published - March 9, 2023

The new PACT Act provides expanded health benefits to 3.5-million veterans who may have been exposed to environmental hazards. In this episode of CNY Heroes, Host Dan Cummings talks about the PACT Act with Robert McLean, Director of Public Relations for the Syracuse VAMC, and Colleen Metcalf, Health Benefits Center Manager for Enrollment and Eligibility. The Syracuse Veterans Administration Medical Center serves as many as 40,000 veterans in a 13-county region of Central New York. Local veterans who want to find out more about the PACT Act can call 888-823-9656, or contact the Syracuse VAMC directly at 315-425-4400, extension 58003.

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Central Current Radio – Reporter Sarah Dolgin

Published - March 8, 2023

Sarah Dolgin, Central Current’s newest reporter-intern, joins host Rick Wright and editor-in-chief Julie McMahon for this episode of Central Current Radio. Dolgin, a Syracuse University senior, discusses her series on Ukrainian Americans with ties to Syracuse, “Reflecting on One Year of War,” including the story of a 28-year-old man who left his home in Central New York for 10 months to help on the front lines in Ukraine.  

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March 8, 2023: The Evolution of the Arm, 315 Presents

Published - March 8, 2023

The Evolution of the Arm, an innovative quartet based in Buffalo, is coming to Syracuse next week during their Telepathic Tour.  They have partnered with the 315 Ensemble as part of the 315 Presents series.  All the ensemble members, as well as 315 founder and artistic director Chris Cresswell, joined in a conversation about the ensemble, the innovative recording process for their CDs, and the excitement and exhilaration of music created in the moment. More about The Evolution of the Arm is available here. The 315 Ensemble website is available here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 17

Published - March 7, 2023

(#17, 3/11/23) This episode of CNY Latino Podcast has a conversation with an expert in resumes and advice for people looking for jobs, with some comparison to the false statements created by the recently elected Republican Congressman, George Santos. Also, an interview with Sarah R. Moore, as one of the most recognized Latina motivators in the USA, and an interview with Dr. Stacey Freedenthal of Rochester, NY, publisher of several books about the Spanish Language. Este episodio se habla un poco con un experto de crear resumes y dar consejos a personas que buscan trabajo, y se compara con las

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 6 – Chittenango HS Robotic Team

Published - March 7, 2023

Chittenango High School has one of our region’s most-successful robotics teams. In this episode of innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning talks with teacher/advisor David Chizzonite and four members of the team, discussing this unique, challenging and fun form of STEM education. Every month, Innovate to Educate on Community FM focuses on outstanding, breakthrough educational programs at work in our local schools.    

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S07 Ep27: Looking North, Part 3

Published - March 4, 2023

“When I first visited the Arctic, I had this majestic feeling I cannot quite explain.  I felt a magnetic belonging to nature.” – Eldbjørg Hemsing   We start a journey around the world by travelling to points north.  Works and performances by women from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and a performance recorded in the Arctic Circle.   “Looking North, Part 3”   Anna Thorvaldsdottir:  Existence, from In The Light Of Air ICE “In The Light Of Air” Dorian Sono Luminus 92192 Thurídur Jónsdóttir:  Flow and Fusion Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Daníel Bjarnson, conductor “Recurrence – ISO Project, Vol. 1” Dorian Sono Luminus 92213 María

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March 3, 2023: Ulysses Quartet, Ithaca College

Published - March 3, 2023

As part of their residency at Ithaca College, the Ulysses Quartet is giving a recital on Saturday evening.  It’s a marvelous mix of familiar favorites and new works, and the members of the quartet spoke to mid-day host Diane Jones about the program, their commitment to sharing the music of underserved composers, and gave us insight into the benefits for students and ensembles during a residency. Information about the Ulysses Quartet is available here.

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Check It Out: March Madness

Published - March 2, 2023

It’s March Madness time…and by madness we mean a month full of events of all kinds at Onondaga County Public Libraries. Everything from Read to a Therapy Dog to Friday Fundays.

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March 2, 2023: Michael Leopold & Lawrence Loh, Symphoria

Published - March 2, 2023

Symphoria’s Casual series continues this weekend, with a very special guest artist – lutenist Michael Leopold.  It’s an opportunity to hear Vivaldi’s Lute Concerto in D Major in the instrumentation for which it was composed.  Michael and Maestro Lawrence Loh had a chance to tell us about this opportunity – a first for Maestro Loh with Symphoria – as well as the rest of the music on the program.  And they spoke of that moment when the music moves you in a new way. Learn more about Symphoria and this concert here.

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