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Iris Araki is a Renèe Crown Honors College student pursuing a degree in Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism with a minor in Private Music Study at Syracuse University. She takes interest in covering arts & culture with a main interest in entertainment and cultural trends. In the long run, she envisions herself in a digital/broadcast environment and, ultimately, uniquely shaping how stories about entertainment and culture are told in innovative and impactful ways.

Upcoming Shows

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Presents “BPO with Frank and the Great Ladies of Song” on Aug. 2

Iris Araki Apr 21, 2025

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has announced a free concert on August 2 at Terminal B in Buffalo, featuring award-winning vocalists Tony DeSare and Capathia Jenkins. “BPO with Frank and the Great Ladies of Song” will feature…

News

Overit and Caffe Lena Begin Home Grown Sessions in Saratoga Springs

Iris Araki Apr 21, 2025

Albany-based creative agency Overit has announced the launch of their “Home Grown Sessions” at Caffè Lena in downtown Saratoga Springs. Home Grown Sessions aims to celebrate local music talent through a live concert series. The…

Festival News

Lincoln Center Announces Summer for the City Festival, June 11 to August 9

Iris Araki Apr 20, 2025

The Lincoln Center has announced their fourth annual Summer for the City festival from June 11 to August 9 in Manhattan. Night view of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts The festival will host hundreds of performances, featuring…

News

Forest Hills Stadium and Forest Hills Garden Corporation Reaches Agreement, Prepares for 2025 Season

Iris Araki Apr 20, 2025

Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium has confirmed their 2025 season after the venue and Forest Hills Garden Corporation reached an agreement on April 15. Photo by David Reichmann The news was announced by Queens Borough President Donovan…

News

American Composers Orchestra Announces Spring 2025 EarShot Reading, New BMI Foundation Partnership

Iris Araki Apr 20, 2025

The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) has announced their Spring 2025 EarShot Readings at the Manhattan School of Music on June 5 and 6, along with a new partnership with BMI Foundation. Headshots of featured artists: Lavell Blackwell,…

News

Round Hill Music Co. To Open Doors in Greenwich this May

Iris Araki Apr 19, 2025

Round Hill Music Co., located on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, CT, is set for their grand opening in May. Round Hill Music Co. in Greenwich, CT. Photo courtesy of Round Hill Music Co. The new music store brings together high-end…

News

Avery Friedman Releases Debut Album “New Thing”

Iris Araki Apr 18, 2025

Brooklyn-based indie folk singer Avery Friedman’s debut album, New Thing, is available on all streaming platforms on April 18. Avery Friedman by Mamie Heldman New Thing features James Chrisman (Sister, CIAO MALZ) and Felix Walworth…

Upcoming Shows

Syracuse’s Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview’s 2025 Summer Lineup: Dave Matthews…

Iris Araki Apr 17, 2025

Syracuse's Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview has announced the beginning of their upcoming season’s performances from May to September, including Dave Matthews Band, Avril Lavigne, Luke Bryan and more. Photo via Lakeview Amphitheater…

News

Bad Mary Announced First Single, Marz Attaqx, Ahead of New Live Album in July

Iris Araki Apr 15, 2025

New York’s glam-punk band Bad Mary has announced the release of their live album, Live on Long Island, this July, with the band’s first single, “Marz Attaqx,” available to stream on April 15. "We love a live album and have…

Tour Announcements

Mac Sabbath Announces 10 Year Anniversary Tour, Two Stops in NY

Iris Araki Apr 14, 2025

Rock band Mac Sabbath has announced their 10 year anniversary tour, featuring shows in New York City and Buffalo in May. Mac Sabbath by Jeremy Saffer Mac Sabbath’s 10 year anniversary tour will feature supporting acts Guttermouth,…

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