The Heat Beat: Urban legends of rap: Jay-Z & the Illuminati
By Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
There are those stories that “everybody” seems to know, but few, if any of those people can prove....
Paintings from the Paul Parker Utica Trust Support the Arts
By Jess Szabo and CHL
Looking at art can cause similar reactions in the brain to falling in love, or looking at someone you love....
Beyond the Stereotypes: Five Truths About the Romany Culture
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Most people can rattle off myths and stereotypes about the Gypsy, or Romany people: Gypsies are thieves and scammers....
Feature: Scams—Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Scams and Fraud Thrive in 2022. Be Aware and Know How to Spot Them
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Although the weather is still cold,...
The Heat Beat: Notes on….Rhythm and Blues
By Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
Rhythm and Blues is a genre of music we have all listened to, whether we realized we were listening...
Levitt AMP Utica returns for 2023 concert series
Photo: Crowds gather for the 2023 Levitt AMP launch
The Levitt AMP Monday night summer concert series has returned to Kopernik Memorial Park. This year...
Music: Talking Music with Ray ‘Pinky’ Velazquez
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Utica resident Ray “Pinky” Velazquez knows musical talent when he hears it. Velazquez began working in music in 1972,...
The Heat Beat: The Music of Phoenix Radio and Beyond: Five favorite songs about...
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
January always marks a new beginning, beyond just marking a new year on the calendar. It is of course...
The Heat Beat: The Music of Phoenix Radio and beyond: Five interesting notes about...
by Jess Szabo, Arts Writer
February, 2023
Many people admire and look up to favorite musicians. We are grateful for their contribution, we are impressed by...
The Heat Beat: When Phoenix Radio Inspires Your Career by Jess Szabo
The Heat Beat: When Phoenix Radio Inspires Your Career
by Jess Szabo
What does it mean to be an independent artist or contractor?
Previously, The Heat...