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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.

Tour Announcements

Mumford & Sons Releases RUSHMERE, Announces North American Tour

Iris Araki Mar 29, 2025

Rock band Mumford & Sons’ new album, RUSHMERE, joins their freshly announced North American tour, with three performances in New York throughout the summer and fall. The band, who met in Rushmere in Wimbledon, released RUSHMERE,…

Upcoming Shows

Avery Friedman Releases Title Track, “New Thing,” Plus New York Shows

Iris Araki Mar 28, 2025

Brooklyn-based, indie-folk singer Avery Friedman has released her title track single, “New Thing,” on March 28, ahead of her debut EP, scheduled for April 18 on all platforms. Photo by Mamie Heldman Friedman’s new EP features James…

News

2025 Albany Tulip Festival Lineup Announced: The 502s, Boy Band Review and More

Iris Araki Mar 28, 2025

The 2025 Albany Tulip Festival has announced the lineup for the annual two-day event, to be held on May 10 and 11 at Washington Park in Albany. This year’s headliners include The 502s and Boy Band Review on the main stage and…

Upcoming Shows

Ballet Hispanico Celebrates 150 Years of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen”

Iris Araki Mar 26, 2025

Ballet Hispánico, America’s largest Latin/Hispanic dance organization, celebrates 150 years of “Carmen” with a reimagined style at New York City Center from May 29 to June 1. Photo courtesy of Ballet Hispánico “CARMEN.maquia”…

News

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Hosts Rolling Stone Reporter David Browne

Iris Araki Mar 26, 2025

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced a May 10 book signing and Q&A event with Rolling Stone reporter and author David Browne in celebration of his new book, Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady…

Upcoming Shows

Caroga Arts Collective Announces 2025 Spring Residency, Plus Pre-Concert Preview

Iris Araki Mar 26, 2025

Caroga Arts Collective has announced their first two shows from their 2025 Spring residency, with an additional pre-concert preview, in April. Photo courtesy of Caroga Arts Collective 30 minutes before each show in the…

Upcoming Shows

Violin-Guitar Duo ArcoStrum to Perform at Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown

Iris Araki Mar 25, 2025

Award-winning violin-guitar duo ArcoStrum has announced a performance on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Fenimore Art Museum theater in Cooperstown. ArcoStrum. Photo courtesy of Cooperstown Concerts. The duo, consisting of Strauss Shi and…

Festival News

Lewiston’s 2025 Northwest Jazz Festival in August Announces Vibrant Lineup

Iris Araki Mar 24, 2025

This year’s two-day Northwest Jazz Festival is set to begin on Aug. 22 in Lewiston, offering visitors with a grand celebration of a century of jazz music. Dan Wilson Organ Trio. Photo courtesy of JazzBuffalo. The festival,…

News

Forest Hills Stadium Unable to Host Summer Concerts After NYPD Denies Permit

Iris Araki Mar 24, 2025

Forest Hills Stadium is reportedly unable to host summer concerts after the venue’s sound amplification permits were denied by the New York Police Department, in light of a longstanding feud between Forest Hill Garden Corporation and West…

Upcoming Shows

Oswego Music Hall Hosts “Songs from the Trail” on March 29

Iris Araki Mar 24, 2025

The Oswego Music Hall Guest Curator Series continues with a presentation of “Songs from the Trail” on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Oswego Music Hall. Photo courtesy of Bryan Titus, Marc Apostolides and Shawn Taylor “Songs from the Trail”…

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