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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.

Blues/Jazz

The Park Theater Foundation Announces Upcoming February Performances

Iris Araki Feb 5, 2025

The Park Theater Foundation, located in Glens Falls, has announced five performances for February, including events for all ages and 18 and over. The North & South Dakotas. Photo by Tim Szablewski. The theater is set to host the…

Blues/Jazz

North Creek’s Tannery Pond Center Announces Winter Coffeehouse Concert for February and March

Iris Araki Feb 4, 2025

The Tannery Pond Center in North Creek has announced their Winter Coffeehouse Concert series throughout February and March. These events include historical galleries, children’s events, musical concerts and more. The center…

Long Island

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Honors ‘Educator of Note’ Recipient Craig Knapp

Iris Araki Feb 4, 2025

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) honored ‘Educator of Note’ recipient Craig Knapp on Feb. 1 in Stony Brook for his dedication to music education and positive impact on current and former students. …

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s BRIC Announces BRIC Film Festival on Feb. 13

Iris Araki Jan 30, 2025

Brooklyn’s leading arts and media institution BRIC has announced its first BRIC Film Festival to be held at the BRIC House on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The film festival, themed “Bold, Beautiful, Brooklyn,” celebrates the…

Manhattan

Goose Announces New Album “Everything Must Go”, New Single “Give It Time” and Summer…

Iris Araki Jan 29, 2025

Connecticut-based rock quintet Goose has announced their fourth studio album, Everything Must Go, scheduled to be released on Friday, April 25. Goose also released their first single, “Give It Time,” and summer tour stops at Mountain Jam,…

Bethel

Dave Matthews Band Announces Spring/Summer Tour With Five Shows in New York

Iris Araki Jan 29, 2025

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Dave Matthews Band has announced their 2025 spring/summer tour, including stops in Bethel, Syracuse, Jones Beach and Saratoga Springs. The band plans shows in New York from May 24 to July 19. …

Long Island

Simple Minds Announces North American Tour, Including Jones Beach Stop

Iris Araki Jan 28, 2025

U.K. rock band Simple Minds has announced their biggest North American tour, making one stop in Wantagh at Jones Beach on June 13. The tour will be joined by supporting guests pop duo Soft Cell and punk band Modern English. From left…

Albany

Gov. Hochul Ignores Request from Alive Downtowns in 2025 Budget, Plans $35 Million to State Fair…

Iris Araki Jan 27, 2025

Alive Downtowns, a coalition of 13 historic downtown performing arts centers located across New York State, has released a statement calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to support local theatres after she announced a $35 million project plan at…

New York Singles

Spin Doctors Release Lively New Single “Still a Gorilla”

Iris Araki Jan 27, 2025

Renowned rock band Spin Doctors released their new single, “Still a Gorilla,” on Jan. 17, from their first album in over ten years, titled Face Full of Cake. The band has also announced an album release show scheduled for April at NYC’s…

Classical

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2025 Residency with New York City Ballet

Iris Araki Jan 27, 2025

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced their season with the NYC Ballet from July 9-12. SPAC, celebrating their 60th anniversary next year, also introduced new accessible ticket promotions exclusive to SPAC and NYCB. …

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