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Weaving, Waffles and Community: A Macrame Experience with Tatianna Monet
If you ever need a midweek reset – one that equally challenges and humbles you, then Tatianna Monet’s macrame class might be your next event to try out. By no measure am I a skilled seamstress or crocheter. But even with that in mind– I still decided to try something new. Monet’s class was hosted at Pink Rock Culture Co-op in downtown Syracuse. The room was filled with more than a dozen multigenerational women from all backgrounds and skill levels. As we sat there chatting, introducing...
Fiesta de Reyes Gala: Celebrating Culture, Community, and the Next Generation
Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Fiesta de Reyes Gala , in Downtown Syracuse. For those who may not be familiar, Fiesta de Reyes translates to The Kings Festival, a celebration of Three Kings Day, which takes place every year on January 6th. In Puerto Rico, this holiday holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. It commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus, and it’s traditionally a day centered around family, faith, giving, and community. In Puerto Rican...
A New Chapter for This Is About Us
I've officially moved to Boston. Here's what This Is About Us is becoming — a community-first media company covering New England, with Syracuse as our archive and Boston as our new home.
A Gentle Start to 2026: Vision Board Events Around the City
A week into 2026 — how vision boards, intention-setting, and community events are shaping a softer new year.
Ringing in the New Year with Grace & Sophistication: GOE Global × The Society's Masquerade
Hosted by Nyezee Goe, this masquerade set the standard for what a New Year's celebration can look and feel like when elegance is at the forefront.
Simple Reflections: When “Syracuse Is So Small” Starts to Feel Big
Since my last blog post, I’ve gone to so many things that absolutely were not on my bingo card for the year. November felt full in the best way—full of rooms I hadn’t been in before, conversations I didn’t expect to have, and reminders that Syracuse keeps revealing new sides of itself the more willing I am to show up. One of the highlights was attending an album release party at Song & Dance for a local artist named PHEN , who just dropped his debut album, Kid . One of the potential...
Pretty Girls Wellness Pop-Up: A Day for the Girls
Hosted by Imani Monds of House of Artistry Beauty Lounge, this pop-up was the true definition of "for the girls."
Forty, Bring your Lapto— Actually, Nevermind.
Saturday night started off so right. After leaving an event around 10pm, I decided the night was young and hit up one of my girls for a last minute, semi-spontaneous night out downtown. Like most people looking for a good time, we ended up at The York. Why? Because DJ 40 was spinning (or curating the vibes, if we’re being cute about it). The energy was there. I saw so many people dancing, chatting and overall having a great time. The music was exactly what you’d expect, hip-hop, R&B, all the...
Changing with the Seasons: A Life Update
The past month or so has been a transition phase for me in nearly every aspect of life. Between career shifts, sick children, personal...
Fall Vibes and Movie Nights
If there’s one thing Syracuse knows how to do, it’s host an outdoor movie night. Whether it's Romcoms at the Sound Garden or Wicked at the Amp, these seem to be a staple in the community for all ages. I loved going to the Moonlight Movie Series at the Amp, it was such a cool setup and fun experience but taking that walk from the parking lot with 2 little ones and a full stroller was a little difficult. That’s why I’m so excited about Syracuse's Parks and Rec's Movie Nights in the Park ....
Catching Up: Where I’ve Been and What I’ve Been Up To
The last few weeks have been a lot . Life has felt nonstop, and somewhere in the middle of all the running around (literally and...
The Price of Belonging: Navigating Community Costs + August Freebies
It's not breaking news that young adults and parents are dealing with tight budgets. In today's world, being a young person often comes...
Getting Over The Hump: Last Weekend’s Highlights + Sneak Peek at This Weekend
Hey everyone, fancy meeting you here. Last weekend was so busy I had to sit down and think about everything I did! LOL. Let’s get into...
Let's Talk About It: Sunday Cleaning Coffee Club
The one-year anniversary of Mike O'Leary's Sunday Cleaning Coffee Club took over the Forum Barbershop — and it was everything a summer Sunday should be.
Getting Over the Hump: Reliving Last Weekend’s Best & Dreaming Up This Weekend’s Next
Let’s be honest, how many of you went to sleep on Sunday and said, “this weekend owes me nothing?" I definitely did, here's the vibe...
With Gratitude: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Readers
I just want to take a moment to say thank you . The overwhelming support I’ve received since starting this blog has been so incredible...
Getting Over the Hump: A Weekend Recap and Midweek Check-In
Whew — It has been a week y’all! Between sweat sessions, soulful stretches, and good vibes with good people, I’m feeling recharged and...
The Fast & The Friendly: A Look into the Syracuse Run Club
On July 5 th 2025, the Syracuse Run Club celebrated its one-year anniversary and what a year it’s been! What started as a casual meet-up...
"Should We Bring the Kids?": A Toddler Mom's Guide to Festival Season
As a young person eager to explore the city, nothing gets me more excited than Syracuse’s festival season. The season officially kicked...
Let's Talk About It: Moonlight Movie Series at the Empower FCU Amphitheater
Recently, I was able to take my children to spend the evening at the Empower FCU Amphitheater for week one of their Moonlight Movie...
Why Us?
I have been a storyteller for as long as I can remember. Playing outside with my neighborhood friends or various sports teammates, coming...
Empowerment Through Connection: Navigating Syracuse's Community Events
Are you new to Syracuse and looking to connect with the community around you? Or maybe you're a long-time resident seeking to explore new...
Introvert-Friendly, Extrovert-Approved: My Cozy Craft Club Experience
A solo date at The Craft Club by Cozy Craft turned into one of those nights that reminded me why community matters.
First Day Feels: Fresh Starts & Back-to-School Around Town
The community events, free school-supply giveaways, and family-friendly happenings making back-to-school season easier around Syracuse.
Invite Only: Inside the Private Society of the Syracuse Celebrators
An inside look at the Syracuse Celebrators — an exclusive, invite-only club of professionally established Black men founded in the 1960s.