Contests Junkie Readers Wanted for Syracuse Feature
Readers share why they chase contests for a chance to be featured. Email comments with name and daytime phone to features at syracuse com or fax 470 2118. Ustad Shahid Parvez and Kadar Khan perform at Everson Museum at 8 p m Saturday as part of Masters in the Museum series. Tickets $10 general, $8 students seniors. Call 435 2155 for details.
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Syracuse
Shahid Parvez
Kadar Khan
Kulavani Center For Music and Dance
Everson Museum
Multicultural Art Auction and Miracle Ride Highlight Syracuse Weekend
Beyond Boundaries hosts its eighth annual Silent Art Auction at the Community Folk Art Gallery from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday featuring paintings, ceramics, photography and more by local artists with a reception. Also in Central New York a Miracle Ride charity event around Oneida Lake starts at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, with a $25 entry plus $10 per passenger, and a pledge waiver for $35 donations. details at 464-4416.
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Beyond Boundaries
Community Folk Art Gallery
E. Genesee St
Syracuse
Central New York
Oneida Lake
Children’s Miracle Network
Spinning Wheel
Thompson Road
North
Ander
Book Sale Planned by Cazenovia Public Library
The Cazenovia Public Library at 100 Albany St. hosts a book sale this week on July 28 and 29. For more information call 655-9322.
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Stars Magazine
Cazenovia Public Library
Albany St
Cazenovia
Sounds From The Jimmy Heath Band At The Jazz Club
Mark Bialczak reviews a performance by the Jimmy Heath group at the Our by star whiter venue. The concert showcases Heath's saxophone leadership and tight ensemble work, with standout solos and a focused modern jazz approach that honors the legendary pianist.
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Mark Bialczak
Jimmy Heath Returns as Featured Soloist with CNY Jazz Orchestra
Jimmy Heath takes the stage as featured soloist with the 17 member Central New York Jazz Orchestra in Syracuse. He notes limits to improvisation with resident groups but values hearing fellow musicians perform and learning from world class players. Heath also plans to listen closely to tenor saxophonist John Rohde, a Queens College alumnus and former pupil.
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Central New York Jazz Orchestra
Heath
Syracuse
John Rohde
Rohde
Queens College
Jimmy Heath
Heath’s long jazz journey ties to John Rohde’s rise
Philadelphia native Jimmy Heath reflects on six decades in jazz and his roles with legends like Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Parker. He notes his European tours, his Grammy nominated 1992 Little Man Big Band, and his work with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra in Syracuse where tenor saxophonist John Rohde studied under him at Queens College.
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Rohde
Heath
Philadelphia
Little Bird
Charlie
Bird
Parker
John Coltrane
Benny Golson
Johnny Coles
Ray Bryant
Miles Davis
Chet Baker
Max Roach
Switzerland
Spain
Germany
Europe
Central New York Jazz Orchestra
Lincoln Center
Carnegie Hall
Heath Brothers
Percy
Albert
Tootie
Page
Couresy
Jimmy Hea
Simmy Heath
Syracuse
John Rohde
Queens College
Rochester Lilac Festival Opens in Highland Park
The Rochester Lilac Festival runs ten days from Friday through May 27 in Highland Park. The free event spans over 20 acres with displays of lilacs and related festivities attracting visitors seeking the classic sign of spring in the city.
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Rochester
Walt Whitman
Highland Park
Lilac Festival Returns With Parade Race And Crafts
The Lilac Festival site note guides visitors from Syracuse via the Thruway I-380 and I-390 to East Henrietta Road for Monroe Community College parking. The event features tours, a parade, a 10 km race, concerts and crafts. Highland Park game: the first lilacs were planted in 1892, now over 1,200 bushes, world’s largest collection.
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Syracuse
390
East Henrietta Road
Monroe Community College
Ing
Rochester
Highland Park
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