The Syracuse Seen

08/01/2025

What an amazing night at the Rainbow Kitten Surprise concert featuring Petey USA at Beak & Skiff! 🌈🎶 More here: https://wix.to/QK9NmCD Series

While rainbows would have been on the nose for a band calling itself Rainbow Kitten Surprise (aka RKS), thankfully the rain that drenched the first half of the day was long gone by the time the crowds arrived at Beak & Skiff . Thank god it had, because had it not, the sellout crowd would have churne...

07/30/2025

It was an afternoon of excitement in Skaneateles at the Crouse Health Polo for Preemies event at the Skaneateles Polo Club! 🐎✨ The money raised supports Syracuse's most vulnerable babies. Read more: https://wix.to/bO551wu

How fitting is it that the sport of kings and nobility rides in support of Syracuse's smallest and most fragile babies? Approximately 500 people didn't let the heavy rains of Sunday morning dissuade them from making the trek to the Skaneateles Polo Club for the 2025 edition of the Crouse Health Polo...

07/27/2025

As we say goodbye to beloved Fayetteville cheesesteak shop Gino's Steak and Onion, we also look forward to new adventures! Catch the full story of the sudden and very on brand dramatic closure of this iconic spot while we wait for what’s next from Josh and his team. https://wix.to/76ja6AI

If you'd asked me on July 4th what restaurant in Syracuse would close next, Gino's Steak and Onion would not have made the list. It had become a regular hangout for myself since having returned to the Syracuse area in 2022. and every time I'd been there (which believe me, is far more than my primary...

07/09/2025

What an incredible Fourth of July celebration in Manlius! 🎇 There was a parade, food trucks, music, fireworks and more! Check out our highlights and join the fun next year! 🌟 Read more: https://wix.to/o7Fi6bC

Manlius celebrated the Fourth in grand style, and with all the traditional trappings. The revelry began at 4 PM, with the traditional parade. The crowd starting building well before the parade. People staked their claims to prime curbside real estate with blankets and folding chairs. Parking lots ju...

06/25/2025

What an amazing turnout at the Syracuse Polish Festival! 🎉 From mouthwatering food to energetic music and dances, the best of Polish culture for sure! Share your favorite moments with us! For more details, visit https://wix.to/oLuU6uE

The Syracuse Polish Festival took over Clinton Square last weekend, drawing people into the city for food, drinks, music, dancing and commerce to celebrate Polish culture and to benefit the Polish Scholarship Fund. The Polish Scholarship Fund has been supporting the academic success of Syracuse stud...

06/15/2025

The 'No Kings Rally' took place on June 14, 2025, and brought thousands together in Syracuse. This was more than just a gathering; it was a call for change! To see more from the event, visit: https://wix.to/wMnxP8b

There was debate as to whether a political protest should be covered here, but the times demand it. An event that draws thousands is as if not more important to cover as a concert of an up an comer or a well known headliner. Don't like it? Well, you're not paying for this, so feel free to x out of t...

03/30/2025

What a night at The Song and Dance! Four incredible acts for under $30 – a spectrum of talent and energy! 🎤✨ Check out more about the night here: https://wix.to/g4XptcY

Friday was an electric ecclectic night at The Song and Dance. The show was 4 acts for less than 30 bucks and covered a spectrum from a solo singer/songwriter, halter tops, tropical shirts, trumpets, floor keyboards, and 5-piece bands. At 7 sharp, Ada Setlik got the night started, with just her and h...

01/25/2025

Judah and The Lion rocking Middle Ages Brewing, with special guest Jonah Kagen joining them. See what you missed here: https://wix.to/NelFMCg

01/19/2025

Families of all ages flocked to Frosty Forest at Green Lakes State Park for some snowy fun! ❄️🌲 Check out all the highlights that at the event! https://wix.to/ZZ6bq8z

For the first time in a few years, Frosty Forest featured falling flakes of snow, and families of all ages flocked for the free fun. The free event featured ice carving, horse drawn hayrides, sled dogs, kids crafts, a bonfire on the beach, a food truck and the opportunity to get to know local first....

01/12/2025

The Syracuse Seen is back! We kicked off 2025 in style, celebrating the release of Paper Rabbit's new album with a release party at Funk 'n Waffles Syracuse with special guests Shy Tooth and Reality Television. Review here 👉 https://wix.to/RmCk0IE

...aaaand we are BACK! Welcome to 2025! It's a new year so time for new music and new bands! Last night's show at Funk 'n Waffles was the album release party for local band Paper Rabbit, as well as the first show ever for opener Reality Television.It may have been their first gig, but Reality Televi...

08/18/2024

08.17.2024: The Violent Femmes at Beak & Skiff! Review and more pics here: https://wix.to/2zPGhkt

The Violent Femmes, backed by their Horns of DilemmaAlthough it wasn't the final show of Beak & Skiff's summer concert series, it certainly was a preview of fall. The air was cool and the apple trees lining the paths from the parking areas were heavy with apples. The headliner was Violent Femmes, bu...

08/16/2024

08.13.2024: Vision Video @ The Song and Dance w/s/g's Forrest Isn't Dead, Ronnie Stone, and Architrave! Click the link for the review and more pics!
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This was an fun but unpredictable night which defied expectation. Like it was opposite day, nearly every expectation I had going into the show was subverted, thankfully with the exception of the performances being enjoyable. This off kilter energy started before a note was played. Doors were suppose...