Saturday, January 18, 2025

In Secrecy: New Works by Jaleel Campbell
ArtRage Gallery

Price: Free
ArtRage Gallery
505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse

"In Secrecy" will explore the experiences of out, discreet, and DL Black men in the gay community and what toll that takes on the psyche over time. Unlearning our natural instinct to operate in secret is half the battle. Homophobia in the Black community continues to run rampant. Growing up under these constraints forces queer youth to assimilate – to prevent drawing attention to their mannerisms, interests, or desires. Each year, those that are able to "pass" lose more and more of their natural instincts and begin to present themselves to the public how they believe society wants them to be. A performance. What is the truth? Is there truth? Jaleel hopes to enable real conversations from those that may share a similar experience and encourage others to tell their stories.

   

The Syracuse Orchestra
Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music
Syracuse Vocal Ensemble

Price: $30 regular, $25 seniors
Grant Middle School
2400 Grant Blvd., Syracuse

A chamber orchestra drawn from The Syracuse Orchestra joins forces with Syracuse Vocal Ensemble to present this program of uplifting music.

Mozart Solemn Vespers, K. 339
C.P.E. Bach Symphony in D Major, H. 663 (W.183/1)
Mendelssohn String Symphony no. 12 in G minor

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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Drumline Live
The Oncenter

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

DRUMLine Live, the show stopping attraction created by the musical team behind the hit movies, "Drumline" and "Drumline: A New Beat," embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience. With its riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear grabbing energy, DRUMLine Live is a high octane musical roller coaster ride that is guaranteed to touch every emotion in your body. Incorporating original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits, group performances range from colorful, choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences.

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Ronny Chieng: The Love To Hate It Tour
Landmark Theatre

Landmark Theatre
362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

Ronny Chieng is a stand up comedian, actor, and Correspondent on "The Daily Show." In addition to two Netflix stand-up comedy specials, Ronny has starred in "Crazy Rich Asians," Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," "M3GAN," "American Born Chinese," "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.," "Vacation Friends 2," "Joy Ride," and will star in the upcoming Hulu series "Interior Chinatown."

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Isreal Hagan
Steeple Coffee House

Price: $15-$20 suggested donation covers entertainment, dessert, coffee/tea
United Church of Fayetteville
310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville

Born and raised in Syracuse, Isreal Hagan's musical influences were his parents, Sylvester & Bertha Hagan, who immersed him in music from birth. Isreal's singing career started in third grade. As a self-taught musician, he picked up his first guitar at age 9, followed soon after by the bass. At age 14, Isreal started his songwriting career.

This 9-time SAMMY Award Winner and Hall of Famer was featured as the Syracuse New Times cover story in February 1995 and the Post Standard's Weekend Cover Story in March 1999. The articles depicted him as the outspoken defender of local music and R n B, a man who charts out his own path to success. Isreal had the honor of being flown out to California to perform with the legendary Carlos Santana.