Unstrung Heroes review a quiet, hopeful debut
A reviewer lauds Duane Keaton's sensitive direction in Unstrung Heroes, honoring its gentle humor and strong performances by John Turturro Andie MacDowell Michael Richards and Maury Chaykin The piece notes Zeanine LeRoy as the boy's teacher and highlights Appleseed Productions Lies and Legends as a striking revival effort with Linda Lance guiding the ensemble.
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Iim
Steven
Duane Keaton
John Turturro
Andie MacDowell
Mom
Michael Richards
Maury Chaykin
Nathan Watt
Zeanine LeRoy
Syracuse
Town Hall
Harry Chapin
Appleseed Productions
Lance
Kent Bradshaw
April
Worters Leads Rebound as Syracuse Symphony Eyes Big Returns
The Syracuse Symphony Organization, led by wunderkind Worters since 1994, aims to cut administrative costs, boost artistic spending, and expand tours. Worters envisions debt elimination, million-dollar donations, and broader regional performances as proof the SSO is regaining Central New York’s support while attracting praise from patrons.
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Worters
New York Philharmonic
New York State
SSO
New York
Sports Byline USA host Ron Barr builds big radio reach
Ron Barr travels for his national radio show Sports Byline USA broadcast live from Hooligan's in Liverpool tonight. His San Francisco show on WHEN AM draws 25 million weekly listeners on 325 stations, making it the largest national sports program. He favors thoughtful questions over rumor and heat, inviting major figures like Hank Aaron and Chris Everett while avoiding sensationalism.
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Ron Barr
Sports Byline USA
Liverpool
Barr
When-Am
Hank Aaron
Chris Everett
Tom Landry
Ron
Dan Polimitto
Delroy Lindo Portrays Complex Drug Dealer in Clockers
In Spike Lee's Clockers Delroy Lindo plays Rodney a midlevel dealer who runs a shop and mentors neighborhood youths while projecting a fatherly, businesslike presence. His performance frames a humane yet dangerous figure, challenging stereotypes and exploring coercive mentorship amid crime.
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Delroy Lindo
Spike Lee
EW York
Rodney
Lindo
Malcolm X
Four Muscans Bring Funk Rock To Two Upstate Gigs
The four musicians from north of New York City perform funk and rock with reggae influences. They play Oct 13 at Geasons Syracuse and Oct 14 at Spt.s Tavern Auburn. Shows start at 10 pm. Local note lines hint at a radio call-in reminder and a 472-2111 contact.
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Good Medicine
New York City
Geasons
Salina St
Syracuse
Auburn
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