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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.

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Harlem’s Sugarhill Ddot and STAR BANDZ Releases “Energy” Music Video

Iris Araki Mar 14, 2025

Harlem’s Sugarhill Ddot and Chicago’s STAR BANDZ come together for their “Energy” music video, from Sugarhill Ddot’s 2 Sides of the Story Deluxe album. Sugarhill Ddot and STAR BANDZ for "Energy" After the duo’s widely popular hit,…

News

SAMMYs Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Celebrates Community and Friendship

Iris Araki Mar 13, 2025

The SAMMYs held the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 6 at Middle Ages Brewery, celebrating a night of community and passion. Alecstar joined by the late Harold Mantor’s daughter, Harmony. Photo by Dan Bocchino Prior to…

Upcoming Shows

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and The Ahn Trio announces AAPI Month Celebration

Iris Araki Mar 12, 2025

Manhattan's Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has announced their Celebration of 2025 Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month performance on May 18 at 3 p.m. at The CitiGroup Theatre in Alvin Ailey American Dance Center with guest…

Festival News

Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Lineup: Smokey Robinson, Thundercat and more

Iris Araki Mar 12, 2025

The Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced their 22nd season’s artist lineup ahead of their performances from June 20 to 28 in downtown Rochester. This year’s headliners at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall include Smokey…

Tour Announcements

Adam Bronstein and ABtrio Announce Spring Tour, Stops in Ithaca and Buffalo

Iris Araki Mar 11, 2025

Buffalo-based jazz guitarist Adam Bronstein and band ABtrio has announced a spring tour, including performances in Ithaca and Buffalo during March and May. Abtrio features Bronstein, bassist James Benders and drummer Marco…

New York Singles

Whitehall Announce Summer Single “Malibu #2,” Performance in Brooklyn

Iris Araki Mar 10, 2025

Brooklyn-based band Whitehall has revealed their new single and accompanying music video, “Malibu #2,” plus a performance in Brooklyn in April. David Patiño “Malibu #2” introduces the band's signature indie-rock jam fusion…

Upcoming Shows

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Counces 24-25 Orchestral Series with “Translations”

Iris Araki Mar 8, 2025

The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra (CCO) will conclude the 2024-2025 Orchestral Series with “Translations” on Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Ithaca College’s Ford Hall. Seare Ahmad Farhat (top left), Maestro Guillaume Pirard (top right),…

News

Soulfuel Hospitality Group Announces Immersive Pop-Up Experience in Mount Kisco, Goodhouse

Iris Araki Mar 7, 2025

Soulfuel Hospitality Group, the team behind Westchester’s highly anticipated club Goodhouse, has announced “Pre•lude Loft Parties,” an immersive pop-up experience, on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 in Mount Kisco. Photo courtesy…

Festival News

Rochester Lilac Festival Announces Beach Weather, The Aces, The Skycoasters and More Headliners

Iris Araki Mar 7, 2025

The 127th Rochester Lilac Festival has announced the lineup of performers, including pop rock band Beach Weather, alt-pop band The Aces, rock band The Skycoasters and more, for the performance starting on Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 18 at…

News

Goose Announces Record Release Event at Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy in Hudson Yards

Iris Araki Mar 5, 2025

Goose will celebrate their upcoming album, Everything Must Go, with a once-in-a-lifetime record release event on March 11 at 7 p.m. at the fine art amusement park, Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy. The event is an immersive experience…

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