Author: Dylan Suttles

Things got classical this weekend in Skaneateles, as visitors were treated to a swell of classic and antique boats that looked like they should be docking for the town sock-hop. The annual Antique and Classic Boat Show sailed into its 40th year at the village, running from Friday, July 27, to Sunday, July 29. The typical sleek, white fiberglass was notably absent from the craft, with most instead opting for the wood finish or colored bottom looks that were popular throughout the late ’40s to early ’60s. Viewers were able to get a good look at each craft from the long…

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There was sparkle and shine galore at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena this weekend as the annual GemWorld event celebrated its 52nd year. Over 60 retailers and wholesale dealers of gems and minerals set up tables and booths in the auditorium, showcasing beadwork, handmade jewelry, cut stones and more. GemWorld was, as always, hosted by the Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse. With a tagline of “Earth’s past is our playground,” the group has been working in Central New York since 1951.

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The annual Salt City Comic-Con transformed itself this year from your standard convention to a sprawling “pop culture festival.” After pairing up with the newly built Embassy Suites Hotel at Destiny USA, the con was able to provide both indoor and outdoor experiences for patrons. The Scooby-Doo series Mystery Machine and the Impala from Supernatural were two of the spotlights to this year’s convention, along with the traditional cosplay contest.

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Hundreds flocked to the Inner Harbor on Friday, May 18 for the inaugural Renzi Food Service Wing Fest. The event is a friendly competition among Syracuse-area restaurants to see, by audience taste-test, who makes the best chicken wing. Local bands, including Under the Gun (pictured below), are slated for a daily lineup, and other food vendors and breweries are on site to drive the “festival” feel home. Admission is $5, with $1 per wing, and continues on Saturday, May 19.

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Do you sometimes miss the feel of your soft and fuzzy Onesie from your childhood? You had to grow up and trade in that Onesie for a job and a bottle of Jack, well you’re in luck! Boozin’ In Your Onesie Bar Crawl hosted by Elite Bar Crawls came to Syracuse and staff photographer Dylan Suttles just happened to be there with all of his camera equipment: Continue Reading

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