Monthly Archives: April, 2024

Strathmore Speaker Series – Tony Wood on “The World’s Most Fascinating Flake”

Published - April 16, 2024

This Strathmore Speakers Series session features Anthony R. “Tony” Wood, a reporter and editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of the 2021 book, “Snow: A History of the World’s Most Fascinating Flake.” In his presentation, Wood provides an entertaining look at snow in all its delightful and fearsome manifestations. His talk delves into science, history, economics, and popular culture to examine snow’s enduring hold on the imagination. He discusses the making and removing of snow, the psychology of winter, and the history of snow in literature, art, and popular culture. Finally, we consider the impact of global warming on snowfall and the

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WCNY’s ‘Ivory Tower’ Hits the Road on April 17 to Visit Colgate University

Published - April 15, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that Central New York’s favorite public affairs program, “Ivory Tower,” will be visiting Colgate University to record a live-to-tape show at the Colgate Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Hosted by David Chanatry, the hour-long live-to-tape episode will showcase “Ivory Tower” panelists Anirban Acharya, Ben Baughman, Nina Moore, Tara Ross, Ty Seidule, and Chad Sparber engaging in discussions on pertinent current events and local issues. Barbara Fought will moderate questions from the live audience. The episode will air on WCNY-TV on

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Check It Out: Welcome to Normalcy!

Published - April 13, 2024

With the eclipse behind us, things are back to their normal level of awesome at the Onondaga County Public Libraries. Hosts Tom and Maggie have the latest Lego, Superhero, and read-to-a-dog events.

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S08 Ep33: On the Podium, Part 4

Published - April 13, 2024

“The best conductors are the best listeners”  – Tom Service   Tom Service, the broadcaster, journalist and author of the fascinating study Music As Alchemy: Journeys with Great Conductors and their Orchestras, says this about conductors:  “They become a lightning rod of listening; a focus so that the players and the conductor can become something bigger than all of them – than all of us – at the same time as feeling fully realised as individuals.”  This week, women at the podium, leading the ensemble toward something bigger.   “On the Podium, Part 4” Greg Edmonson:  Uncharted II (main theme)

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April 12, 2024: Greg Sheppard & David Ross, Festival of Music

Published - April 12, 2024

    The St. Stephen Festival of Music features works from African American Composers this weekend.  Festival directors Gregory Sheppard and David Ross came to the studios to talk about the music, the joys – and challenges – of finding these works, and the magic of music that moves you.   Details for the festival are available here.  

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April 11, 2024: Syracuse Pipe Organ Festival

Published - April 11, 2024

    The annual Arthur Poister Organ Competition kicks off a weekend of Pipe Organ activities in Syracuse.  To tell us all about the festival, Anne Laver from Syracuse University and Ben Merchant from Kerner & Merchant stopped into the studios to give us all the details.  Included in the activities this weekend are a Pipe Organ Crawl – a great opportunity to really understand the unique qualities of pipe organs in the are.   Details for the festival are available here. Information on the Syracuse Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is available here.

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April 10, 2024: Covey Theater Company

Published - April 10, 2024

  Here comes another great performance from The Covey Theater Company!  Coming up in the next two weekends, Covey presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” in a staged concert.  What does that mean?  Well, Covey co-founder and director Garrett Heater, along with cast members Aubrey Ludington Panek (“Joanne”), Jack McAuliff and Cole La Venture (ensemble) stopped into the Classic FM studios to talk about the staging, the music, and the joy of performing Sondheim!     Information about Covey Theater is available here.

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On the One LIVE!, Episode 9 – A Kid Called Danger

Published - April 9, 2024

In this edition of On The One LIVE!, DJ Bella J and DJ ha-MEEN chat with all four members of “A Kid Called Danger” about their recent Sammy Award win for Best Hip Hop, explore the rise and success of this trending band and give a sneak peek into their hit single “Friends of Ours.”

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 17 – SU Drama Co-productions with David Lowenstein & Madison Manning

Published - April 9, 2024

In this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, David Lowenstein (Professor & Actor) and Madison Manning (SU Drama sophomore) talk with host Melissa Crespo about the annual co-productions between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University’s Department of Drama.  

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S08 Ep32: Sticks and Stones, Part 3

Published - April 6, 2024

“Percussion is physical, as most instruments are.  The body must function well in order to play the instruments well.”  – Evelyn Glennie   There are certain characteristics that identify an instrument as a piano – a keyboard, pedals, etc.  Or a flute.  But what is “percussion?”  This episode shares works and performances from women playing a variety of instruments that all fall under that single, simple description.   “Sticks and Stones, Part 3” Nancy van de Vate:  Two for Two Jane Boxall, marimba “Chamber Music, Vol. IX” Vienna Modern Masters 2055 Juri Seo:  Sonata for Marimba and Vibraphone (excerpt) Arx

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Central Current Radio – New Leadership for Central Current

Published - April 4, 2024

In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright introduces us to the newly-named Executive Director of Central Current, Max Eyle. Max was previously the Communications and Grants Specialist for the Gifford Foundation. He talks about his background and his vision for the future of Central New York’s non-profit news source.  

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April 3, 2024: Victor Vallo, Auburn & Syracuse Chamber Orchestras

Published - April 3, 2024

  Victor Vallo is music director of not one, but two outstanding orchestras with concerts coming up the next two weekends.  Victor stopped into the studios to tell us all about these very different concerts coming up from the Auburn Chamber Orchestra (on April 7) and the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra (on April 13).  What do these orchestras have in common?  Incredibly dedicated musicians – and Maestro Vallo, of course!   The Auburn Chamber Orchestra website is available here. And the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra website is available here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 44 – Solar Eclipse Edition!

Published - April 3, 2024

(#44, 4/4/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, an interview related to the full Solar Eclipse happening on Monday April 8, with an expert Dominican astrologist. And, in a separate topic, an interview with Boricuas Twin book authors Nana & Nina, explaining the struggles and joys of writing a book together as sisters and very strongly-linked Hispanics. En este episodio tenemos una entrevista relacionada con el eclipse solar COMPLETO que tendrá lugar el Lunes 8 de Abril, con un experto Astrólogo Dominicano y – en un tema aparte – una entrevista con las autoras del libro Boricuas Twin, NANA

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