The Finger Lakes Film Trail is back in action again this year with a new program series, “Making Noise About Silent Film: Conversations About Cinema, Culture, and Social Change.” The program explores the impact of silent cinema on society and culture in the early twentieth century. Coming up next at the Carriage House Theater, come check out the free lecture “From Silents to Talking Pictures: The Competition to Bring Sound to Movies.” Presenter Jim Loperfido, […]

The Salt City Jazz Collective was formed in 1995 by Syracuse University Jazz professors who enlisted area Jazz musicians/educators to join the new project. An outlet for live performances was found at the Syracuse Suds Factory, now located in Armory Square. We have been performing there on the first Wednesday of every month since 1995 and have established a group of loyal followers. In addition to performing classic big band compositions, the group also performs […]