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CNY Jazz Central’s Larry Luttinger on Arts Incubation, Education, and Jazz in the City Host Noah Chrysler interviews Larry Luttinger, founder and executive director of CNY Jazz Central in Syracuse, about Jazz Central’s mobile performing-arts mission, its downtown mini-theater used as a fully equipped arts incubator (instruments, Steinway, lighting, audio/video recording) for under $200 with ticketing, marketing, and front-of-house support, and how the pandemic reduced local user groups. Luttinger outlines CNY Jazz’s education pipeline, including the Summer Jazz Workshop at Le Moyne College, in-school cultural history shows aligned to NYS standards, a paid youth orchestra partnership with the American Federation of Musicians trust fund, and the One Culture Curriculum for urban children and new Americans. He recounts CNY Jazz’s 1996 founding, the 2001 storefront grant that led to opening in 2004, and lessons learned about not over-programming and building fundraising. They preview the free Jazz in the City public health concert series (starting June 4 at Jubilee Park with Wayne Tucker & The Bad Muthas) and discuss keeping arts talent in Central New York. 00:00 Early Gig Money Talk 00:15 Meet Larry Luttinger 00:34 What Is Jazz Central 01:53 Affordable Venue Rental 03:29 Programs Beyond The Theater 04:57 Education Pipeline Breakdown 07:14 Equity And Mobile Arts 10:29 Origins And Mission Of CNY Jazz 17:06 Festivals And Jazz In The City 18:05 Advice To His Younger Self 19:15 Touring Rock Musician Days 21:08 Lifelong Drummer Roots 21:37 Teen Drummer Hustle 23:21 Syracuse Roots Story 23:55 Why Talent Leaves Town 25:05 Jazz in the City Homecoming 27:53 Building a Local Arts Incubator 29:49 Bedroom Community Explained 32:30 How to Support CNY Jazz 33:39 Summer Concerts Lineup 36:25 Swing Dancing Side Quest 37:29 Wrap Up and Sponsor Plug
GNY EP.181 | feat. Larry Luttinger from CNY Jazz Central What does it take to build a jazz and arts organization from a basement and turn it into a cornerstone of Central New York’s cultural life? In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Larry Luttinger — founder and executive […] More
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What started as a one-day show at Drivers Village in 2013 has grown into one of the most exciting gaming events in the region. Retro Game Con Spring Edition brings together a massive free play section, a packed vendor hall, retro game dealers, artists, and celebrity guests — the actual voices behind some of the […] More
Alex Silver of Megaton Games in Syracuse, New York said it best — he wanted to be the video game guy, and now he is. Running a retro game shop is no small feat, but when the entire weekend sells out two days early and the crowd keeps growing, it is hard to argue with […] More
Noah asked Danny, one of the team members behind Retro Game Con, what goes into designing the experience — and the answer was simple: pure nostalgia. From the look to the feel, every detail is built to take attendees back to Friday nights at Blockbuster, Mountain Dew in hand, Pizza Hut on the way. That […] More
GiGi’s Playhouse was not built by a corporation or a committee — it was built by a mom. In this clip from Good News York, Ruth Ann Riposa, interim board president of GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse, shares the origin of the organization and what makes it unlike anything else. GiGi’s was founded by a mother who […] More
Alyssa Johnston, Executive Director of GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse, offers a simple but powerful reminder about how to interact with people with disabilities. They are individuals — with their own likes, dislikes, and strengths — and the best approach is the same one used with anyone else: lead with respect, treat them with dignity, and let […] More
Alyssa Johnston, Executive Director of GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse, shares what makes the organization truly special. GiGi’s Playhouse is more than a place to receive services — it is a judgment-free zone where individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities can practice being their best, build confidence, and form real connections within their community. As […] More
GNY EP.179 | feat. Ruth Ann Riposa from ProNexus & Alyssa Johnston from GiGi’s Playhouse Welcome back to Good News York! In this episode, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Ruth Ann Riposa, interim board president of GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse and founder of ProNexus, and Alyssa Johnston, Executive Director of GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse, to talk […] More
For Nathan Grant and the Retro Game Con team, this is not just an event they put on — it is something they pour themselves into year after year. Nathan admits that when he is there on the day of the convention, surrounded by the crowd and the energy, he forgets he helped build it. […] More
Nathan Grant of RetroGameCon shares why free play has always been at the heart of their events. It is not just about buying and collecting — it is about actually sitting down and playing. Some of the best moments at Retro Game Con happen when parents introduce their kids to the games they grew up […] More
Nathan Grant of Retro Game Con breaks down what makes their special guests truly special — it is not just a quick signature and a photo. The voice actors take their time, connect with fans, and make every interaction feel personal. Whether someone is getting a childhood game signed or sitting down for a few […] More
GNY EP.178 | feat. Nathan Grant from RetroGameCon Welcome back to Good News York! In this episode, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Nathan Grant, Event Coordinator at Retro Game Con, to talk all about the exciting growth of Retro Game Con Spring Edition — now a two-day event for the first time ever! Nathan […] More
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