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orable family portrait.

its peak. For me, it’s the after-

Also, in this summer edition, CNY Scout

noon on a hot day. Houses sit

stops by newly opened Elephant and The

quiet with barren driveways. The

Dove in Skaneateles, Our Town visits Fair-

neighborhood’s been abandoned for summer

mount, Farm to Table picks up a recipe for

vacations. It’s a sad sight for a kid. No one’s

Pan-seared Snapper and Shrimp Succotash

around to ride bikes or play kickball in the

with Corn Coulis from Liehs & Steigerwald in

street. Now I savor this space, and that elec-

Syracuse and Art Profile celebrates 25 years

tric buzz of the crickets that seems to turn

of the Rosamond Gifford Author Series. Fi-

up the heat. Weeding the garden as the day

nally, in Last Word, we catch up with Linda

sizzles, I’ll think of October for a split sec-

Mulherin, PGA Master Professional at Drum-

ond and look forward to it. But there’s still

lins Country Club, to find out what it’s like

so much to savor in a CNY summer.

to work where most people go on a day off.

In the July/August issue of Central New York, we’re highlighting our summer favor-

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Contents Features

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Dog Days of Summer

Accessories for pets and pet lovers from CNY shops.

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Summer Lovin’ in CNY A list of local hot weather favorites.

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Fast Getaways Two-hour trips in every direction.

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Picture Perfect

How to make a memorable family portrait.

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TopDentists

A guide to the region’s topDentists as selected by their peers.

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Beautiful views at Brian’s Landing overlooking Green Lake.

Departments 6 Editor’s Letter 13 It’s All Good

What to savor in CNY now...

Downtown Doings, Behind the Scenes, Caught Doing Good...

22 The Seen

A pictorial review of Central New York’s social gatherings.

68 Our Town

Live like a local in Fairmount.

70 CNY Scout

Elephant and The Dove in Skaneateles.

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73 Farm to Table

Liehs & Steigerwald shares a recipe for Pan-seared Snapper, Shrimp Succotash and Corn Coulis.

76 Art Profile

25 years of the Rosamond Gifford Author Series.

82 Galleries

What’s on display at Central New York galleries.

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90 Flashback

The career of Eugene Logan, Strongman, Photographer and Filmmaker.

91 Last Word

With Linda Mulherin, Master PGA Professional at Drumlins Country Club.

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NOAH AND HIS PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIST, IRENE CHERRICK, MD

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital opened in 2009, with the mission to provide safe, e ective, innovative and family-centered care for children in the Central New York region. Today we serve children and families across 17 counties and treat over 100,000 patients per year.

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It’s All Good

BY M . J . K R AV EC

Crazy daze of summer Doesn’t the cliché say we’re supposed to be lazy in the summer? Well, excuse us, but there are just too many ways to savor the season and its bounty to be lazy.

We’re exhausted just thinking about it. Race you to the hammock.

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It’s All Good

G O T TA L AV I T Try this simple and sophisticated idea for lavender wine. Look for English Lavender (as opposed to French Lavender) at farmers markets. Pick a stem with a small lavender flower and use as a swizzle stick dipping the flower side into a light, chilled white wine. You’re so fancy.

DOWNTOWN FUNK Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival brings artists, craftspeople and entertainers to Columbus Circle July 26-28. Nearby in Clinton Square, The Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival brings more drink, food and fun for the whole family to the sounds of jazz, funk, reggae and more, July 26 and 27. Visit downtownsyracuse.com and nejazzwinefest.org.

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

CHURNIN’ AND BURNIN’ The Syracuse Mets are partnering with the Great NYS Fair to bring Butter Sculptures Night to NBT Bank Stadium, Sat. July 13. Butter sculptures will be based off the NYS Fair sculptures and the team will wear specially themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit Griffin’s Guardians.

The first 1,000 fans get a Scooch Butter Sculpture Bobblehead. syracusemets.com.

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Stop whatever you’re doing and look to the sky (but not at the sun)—even if just for a minute. The internet refers to this as cloud meditation or sky gazing, a simple way to boost well-being and mood by connecting with nature. Bonus points if you lie in the grass barefoot and watch the clouds go by for a good five minutes. The neighbors might talk, but you can blame us if it helps. Happy cloud watching.

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If you spent too much time in the sun, soothe sore skin with cooling juice from the aloe plant. Slice aloe leaf and apply gel to tender skin as needed.

Zucchini taking over your garden? Oh, it’s on. This recipe for squash rounds makes excellent use of an overabundance. Slice yellow and/or green squash into medallions, place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Bet you can’t eat just one.

Trust us—we’ve tried.

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M A K E WAV E S Check out the 41st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show July 26-28 at Clift Park in Skaneateles. See 90 antique and classic boats and motors on display in the water and on land, plus concerts, a boat parade, a photo-shoot aboard the Judge Ben Wiles, children’s activities, demos, raffles and more. Awards presented in 35 categories, including the highly coveted People’s Choice Award. Free. Visit skaneateles.com

GET CRANKIN’ Earn your ice cream with a workout and make it the old-fashioned way with a vintage style ice cream maker. Everyone will want to take turns at the crank.

FULL OF PEP Green peppers are everywhere at farmers markets and in the garden. Make peppers and eggs sandwiches. Serve on white bread and top with ketchup. Yeah, we said it. We’re not ashamed.

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DOWNTOWN DOINGS

Whatever floats your boat SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE ERIE CANAL MUSEUM FEATURE A TRAVELING WATER EXHIBIT, VINTAGE CANAL MUSIC, FOLKLORE, BIKE TOURS, A FOOD TRUCK AND MORE

BY M . J . K R AV EC

Time travel has always been a thing at the Erie Canal Museum. With its life size replica of a canal boat, the Locktender’s Garden of plants unique to the 19th century period, a recreated canal town and an area where kids can play with authentic toys and dress in historic clothes, there have always been more than a few ways to relive the canal’s past.

This summer’s happenings at the 1850 weigh lock station that once collected tolls along the canal will take time travel a bit further, with programs that feature a unique tours, a traveling exhibit that examines the different aspects of water and more.

Most notable is the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit Water/Ways, running now through Aug. 11. The Erie Canal Museum is the first museum in New York State to house the exhibit, which is an interactive, educational display of water based on different themes, says Ashley Maready, museum curator. “It’s 16

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The Weighlock Building in downtown Syracuse stands where the Erie Canal once flowed.

As the only existing weighlock building in the United States, the Building has served as the Erie Canal Museum since 1962.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS NETT

combination of vintage canal music, folklore, canal bike

Other events and programs coinciding with the exhibit include: WATER/WAYS EXHIBIT RECEPTION: The museum will host a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Wed. July 10. View the exhibit, hear from the museum’s director and enjoy fare from a food truck.

The event coincides with Cycle the Erie, a week-long bicycle trip across the Erie Canal Way Trail. Cyclists can catch a free shuttle to the museum courtesy of Parks & Trails New York.

TUESDAYS ON THE TOWPATH: Take a free bike tour through the history of Downtown Syracuse along the route of the canal to the Inner Harbor to Onondaga Lake, 6 p.m. Tues. July 16. Museum guides will discuss the connection between Downtown, Onondaga Lake and Onondaga Creek. Participants can meet at the museum with their bikes (helmets required) and head out for a fun and educational ride.

WATER/WAYS WEDNESDAY AT THE WEIGH LOCK: Musician Donald Meixner of the Flyin’ Column will perform vintage canal music and hold a workshop to teach participants songs from a bygone era. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wed. Aug. 7. “These are songs that the diggers brought with them from their homelands from other parts of the world,” says Vicki Krisak, Erie Canal Museum director communications and outreach.

ESCAPE ON THE ERIE, A PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Solve a mystery on the Erie Canal 11 a.m., Sat. July 20. During this special Water/Ways program, participants will join the crew of the Nathan Roberts as they work to solve the clues that will help their mule escape from mule rustlers on the Erie Canal. The Nathan Roberts canal boat has been tied up in Syracuse waiting its turn at the weigh lock. During the night, the mule towing the boat was unhitched and led away. Families and other small groups can learn about the Erie Canal and other local waterways as they solve the puzzles, unlock the BreakOut Box and free the mule. Limited to 25 people.

HISTORICAL PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ERIE CANAL MUSEUM

Top, General Store exhibit inside the museum. Above, The Weighlock Building in 1903 when the Erie Canal was still fully operational in downtown Syracuse.

science, it’s history, it’s art, it’s everything,” she says.

According to a recent press release, Water/Ways explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It examines the access and control of water and related political and economic influences and how creative ways of protecting water illustrate a renewed respect for this natural resource. The exhibit will be housed on the second floor Weigh Lock Gallery of the museum at 318 Erie Blvd. East, Syracuse.

THE ERIE CANAL AND THE HAUDENOSAUNEE: The New York Folklore Society presents this interactive program on the Haudenosaunee and the Erie Canal 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m., Sat. Aug. 3. Program descriptions follow:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Adrian John, Seneca Nation, Hawk Clan will demonstrate the making of a traditional Haudenosaunee water drum (ongoing). A resident of the Allegheny Indian Territory, John is an educator and artist who works as a traditional stone and wood carver.

2 to 3 p.m.: Haudenosaunee Song and Social Dances with Chris Thomas and his Smoke Dancers. Chris Thomas, Onondaga Nation, Beaver Clan, learned social dances at Longhouse of the Onondaga Nation. An expert dancer who has won several Smoke Dance competitions, Thomas is also an educator who encourages participation in Haudenosaunee social dances.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is appreciated. Free parking is available at nearby lots after 5 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends.

For more information, visit eriecanalmuseum.org.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Easy listening A NEW CAFE AND LOUNGE IN SYRACUSE OFFERS AN UNPLUGGED MUSICAL EXPERIENCE, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE

BY AMY BLEIER LONG PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

The Listening Room at 443 is both a cozy coffee house with a Bohemian aesthetic and a live music venue that focuses on original acoustic songs.

A crowd of about 90 people is seated on an earth-toned array of vintage sofas and chairs and at tables. The clinking of glasses and

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music is the focal point, not in the background. So far, guests have been very receptive to the concept.

rattle of utensils is minimal, phones are switched off and conver-

Each week, lovers of Americana, acoustic roots, folk, blue-

sation is hushed. A powerful voice rises above the quiet and the

grass and jazz – genres that lend themselves to a pared down

feeling behind each chord truly resonates. In a small venue on

performance – will find familiar names and discover new acts,

Burnet Avenue, at the edge of the historic Hawley-Green neigh-

regional and national. The approach enables a conversation be-

borhood, something rare and intimate has emerged. “I think if

tween singer-songwriter and audience. Some performers delve

you can stop and really listen to it, music can be almost a spiri-

into the history of their songwriting, others weave in a mix of

tual experience,” says Julie Briggs Leone, co-owner of The Lis-

comedy and storytelling. The Second Sunday series, coordinat-

tening Room at 443 with her husband James Leone.

ed and hosted by singer-songwriter Stephen Douglas Wolfe, fea-

The opportunity to enjoy music in the aptly named listening

tures an eclectic mix of artists playing and discussing their pro-

room-style is new to Syracuse, but this is not Briggs Leone’s first

cess and inspiration. Each Thursday, aspiring artists perform at

foray into live music. She’s previously been on the board of the

open mic night.

New York State Blues Festival and developed music series locally

More than just an evening music venue, The Listening Room

as one half of Red Shoes Black Bag Productions. After attending

operates as a café during the day with sandwiches, salads and

a listening room show at Borodino Grange Hall near Skaneateles,

soup. The café serves Creation Coffee and every three months

she says “I was so struck by what a special experience it was. I

rotates in a New York roaster not readily available all over town.

thought, wouldn’t it be great if we could do that in town all the

The location doesn’t have a kitchen, so Briggs Leone knew that

time?” She points out the expectations are a bit different as the

because they could only offer a limited daily menu, the quality

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Top left, guests enjoy a performance by the Erin Harpe Country Blues Trio, top right, in May. Bottom, eclectic furnishings, board games, books and homemade food, such as paninis, make The Listening Room a comfortable place to hang out.

had to be high. “We keep trying to stretch the boundaries of

the area doesn’t provide a lot of foot traffic. “There are a lot of

what we’re able to pull off here,” she says. The staff maximizes

really good things happening here, we’d just love to see a little

the space it has and utilizes the Syracuse Co-Kitchen to prep

more development,” Briggs Leone says. She hopes that more

items like cooked bacon or to bake pastries.

people will support the space by renting the room for small

Around 3 p.m., The Listening Room transitions to a lounge

events, holding their coffee meetings there or stopping in for

environment with coffee and lunch menu signs swapped out

lunch. “Restaurants are such an easy thing to support locally;

for drink lists. Charcuterie boards, cheese boards and hummus

you’re already doing that [getting coffee, having lunch] every

platters become available. The bar features a robust beer, wine

day,” she says. Briggs Leone is exploring the possibility of cor-

and spirits list nightly and hosts occasional bourbon (James

porate sponsorships to help with funding shows and creating

is an aficionado) and wine tastings, which have been popular.

a patron program that rewards supportive fans.

Developing a new business, especially one with a unique con-

She hopes to give her business the best chance of surviv-

cept new to the area, is a challenge and Briggs Leone has been

al because she’s seen firsthand the impact that the ability to

transparent about the hurdles small business owners face and

appreciate music in this way has had. Meaningful moments

how they are fine tuning and evolving as they learn what works

she says are worth the struggle. When national touring art-

well and what doesn’t. Her team currently includes five on-site

ist Jeffrey Gaines closed his show with a soulful cover of Pe-

employees and two in the co-kitchen. Family members, includ-

ter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes,” a couple was so moved, they got

ing her sister and son, pitch in behind the bar or in the café.

up and slow danced. “We want people to leave thinking that

The buzz has been spreading via social media and word of mouth. Neighbors have been supportive of the business, but

they’ve been a part of something that was very special, personal and intimate.”

Due to a legal challenge, The Listening Room at 443 may be operating under another name by the time this issue comes out.

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CAUGHT DOING GOOD

Dynamic duo GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDDAUGHTER ARE A FUNDRAISING FORCE

BY SUSAN KENNEDY

The YMCA awarded Emma Murray and Paulina MurrayLee with the 2018 YMCA of Greater Syracuse Eastern District Volunteer of the Year Philanthropy Award.

Second grade had been a hard year for 7-year-old Emma

“Sometimes Emma brings in bags of change,” says Carinci.

Murray. After her family’s move to a different home and a new

“Together with her grandmother they’ve collectively raised thou-

school, Emma struggled to make new friends. “She ate alone

sands of dollars. They send at least two kids each year to camp!”

in the cafeteria,” recalls her grandmother Paulina Murray-Lee,

For their efforts the YMCA awarded the duo with the 2018

“and cried every day.” Emma, who turned 13 in June, sits near-

YMCA of Greater Syracuse Eastern District Volunteer of the

by quietly shaking her head at the memory.

Year Philanthropy Award. “Emma and Paulina are amazing,” we all can join together to help each other.”

money out of retirement to send her to summer camp,” she

Being generous is nothing new to Paulina. She volunteers reg-

says. And there at the Greater Syracuse YMCA’s Day Camp Ir-

ularly at the Fayetteville Senior Center where she serves on the

oquois, surrounded by trees, a lake and places to play, quiet

board, helps prepare meals in the kitchen, runs the craft show

Emma began to smile. “I really liked it there,” recalls Emma,

and has logged more volunteer hours this year, 487, than any

her face lighting up. “The kayaking, the horseback riding, it was

of the other 50 volunteers.

my first time boating — and making new friends!” But Pauli-

“I need to be busy,” says Paulina, “otherwise I’d be crazy —

na couldn’t afford to send Emma back the following summer.

more crazy!” she says with a laugh. “After I stopped working, I

So, the YMCA stepped in and paid Emma’s tuition. “We be-

felt there was a way I could still contribute.”

lieve every child, regardless of circumstances, has the oppor-

Paulina’s granddaughter is following in her grandmother’s

tunity for a carefree summer at camp,” says Kelly Carinci, the

philanthropic footsteps. In addition to raising money for the

YMCA of Greater Syracuse’s associate director of development.

Y, Emma also helps at the Senior Center prepping and serv-

To thank the Y for its generosity, Paulina set out to raise

ing meals, mailing the newsletter and playing Bingo with the

money. And 7-year-old Emma asked if she could help. “I don’t

seniors. “Sometimes they don’t get to see their grandkids, or

know,” said Paulina to young Emma. “You could try? If you

they don’t have any, so I’m the next best thing!” says Emma.

can do it, you can do it. And she did it. And she’s done it ever

“What I’ve learned from Grandma is that it feels good to give back and help people who can’t really help themselves.”

since!” Paulina says.

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says Carinci. “It shows that no matter where we are in our lives,

“I ask my friends, my neighbors,” says Emma. “Because I’ve

Now Emma is passing the philanthropic bug on to her friends.

been going to camp for a few years now and this is my way of

“I tell them about volunteering and they say, ‘That sounds fun,

giving back, so all the kids can have a chance.”

can I come help?’”

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As school let out for that summer in 2012, Paulina recalls she just wanted to see her granddaughter smile. “So, I took some

Erik Osborne sits in the library of his home.

Hailing from a long line of entrepreneurs, activists and social reformers, I have worked tirelessly to not only honor, but grow the legacies of the family members who came before me. My family has strong ties to the Auburn community and helping to build one another up is a common thread running through our history.

Family Giving: Erik Osborne

It was imperative for me to find a permanent home for my family’s foundation to carry on a positive impact on Cayuga County even after I am gone. I partnered with the Community Foundation to transfer our private foundation into a donoradvised fund to solidify and streamline our support.

The Community Foundation’s permanent stewardship and prudent investment management aimed at long-term growth will ensure that my family’s charitable legacy is carried on for the benefit of future generations.

Read more of Erik’s story at Osborne.5forCNY.org

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The Underground Fashion Show at Marisa’s Fortress of Beauty is a Syracuse Fashion Week favorite.

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY SCOTT SCHILD

Models hit the runway and took a trip though the decades in lingerie and body paint during the Syracuse Underground Show at Marisa’s Fortress of Beauty in Syracuse. This year’s show, which kicked off Syracuse Fashion Week, featured sexy silhouettes and a rocking soundtrack. The event sells out every year and benefits the Food Bank of Central New York.

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DANCING WITH OUR STARS

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The 10th season of the Syracuse Dancing With Our Stars was held at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. The event benefits the George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation, which has a mission to preserve and restore the Barnes Hiscock mansion while educating the public about the role this family played during the abolitionist period. They were instrumental in leading freedom seekers to safety once they reached New York.

Violeta Skankovska and Geno Aureli performed an eclectic mix of Ballroom dances to win the grand prize. The Community Service Award was given to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alberding for their continued efforts to help the Foundation 1

and its mission.

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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE AWARDS

06.02

With red carpet arrivals and fully costumed musical performances, the fifth annual Syracuse High School Theatre Awards put a spotlight on the abundance of dramatic talent in Central New York. The awards ceremony at the Landmark Theatre was a Tony Awards-inspired production featuring hundreds of high school performers as well as crew and orchestra members from local schools and the community. Both Cicero-North Syracuse and Fayetteville-Manlius high schools took home four awards for their separate productions of “Disney’s Newsies,” with Cicero-North Syracuse taking the “Best Overall” award for large schools (enrollment over 500). Overall wins also went to Jordan-Elbridge High School’s “On the Town” (medium schools, enrollment of 250-500) and Weedsport High School’s “Les Miserables” (small schools, enrollment of less than 250). The event was sponsored by the Syra-

The awards ceremony at the Landmark Theatre was a Tony Awards-inspired production featuring hundreds of high school performers as well as crew and orchestra members from local schools and the community.

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OCM BOCES 70-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

04.03

The 70th anniversary of the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) was celebrated with about 50 area school superintendents, school administrators and school board members at the OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus on Route 13. The event came together because of the skills and talents of OCM BOCES students who participate in culinary, graphic communications, welding and construction programs in Cortlandville. Culinary students prepared and served an exquisite dining experience that included a traditional Italian Caprese salad followed by a choice of herb-roasted PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF OCM BOCES

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GALA OF GIVING

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Sarah’s Guest House held its annual Gala of Giving at Traditions at the Links in East Syracuse. This year’s theme celebrated the organization’s Silver Anniversary and honored founder Mary Keough. Co-Chairs of the event were Dr. Leslie Kohman and Dr. Jason Wallen from Upstate Medical University Department of Surgery. The event is Sarah’s Guest House’s biggest fundraiser and helps support its mission to provide lodging, meals, transportation and comfort to patients and families of patients receiving medical care in Central New York.

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30TH ANNUAL LASALLIAN DINNER AND AUCTION

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About 400 family, friends and alumni attended the 30th Annual Christian Brothers Academy Lasallian Dinner and Auction. “Con Amore CBA” was the theme of this year’s celebration, which benefits students of the school by helping to offset tuition costs, ensuring that CBA remains accessible to those who desire a high caliber, college preparatory, Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition. More than 250 silent auction and 20 live auction items were featured. Live auction items included: a Chocolate Golden Doodle puppy, a trip to Napa Valley, tickets to the play Hamilton, and the PGA tournament at Bethpage; tickets to a Giants football game and lunch with punter Riley Dixon ’11 the day before; a weekend at country mega tickets to five country concerts at the Amphitheatre. A number of students volunteered, passing out hors d’oeuvres, checking coats and assisting with the

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ONE NIGHT GALA

05.05

The Central New York Chapter of JDRF, the leading global nonprofit organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, hosted the One Night Gala at Million Air. Neil and Joanne Murphy, Gala Honorees, were joined by over 550 guests to celebrate research advancements to support JDRF’s vision of a world without T1D.

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The Dog Days of Summer

DOGGONE CUTE Scuba Dogs paper napkins, $6.50 for package of 20, Chestnut Cottage, 75 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-8082.

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NO MATTER HOW THEY COME INTO YOUR LIFE, FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS ARE MORE THAN MERE PETS. WE SNIFFED OUT SOME STYLISH GOODS FOR ALL THE HOT DOGS, COOL CATS AND THEIR DEVOTED PARENTS.

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RING AROUND THE COLLAR Sparky’s Choice waterproof collar by Auburn Leatherworks, from $21.95 for a 12- to 14-inch collar, Aristocats and Dogs Pet Boutique, 62 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-4849.

BAR NONE ChocStars bar, $5.99 each, Metro Home Style, Metro Home Style, 689 N. Clinton Street, Syracuse, 315-4202335, metrohomestyle.net.

THE CAT’S MEOW Pet the Cat print, $34.99, Metro Home Style.

NATURAL HIGH

#ADOPTDONTSHOP Mug, $13, Cazenovia Abroad, 67 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-3433.

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100-percent organic catnipstuffed crayons toy, $9.99, Mother Nature Pet Supply, 240 W. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-415-8372, mothernaturepetsupply.com.

IT RINGS A BELL Bernese door hanger by Auburn Leatherworks, $21.95, Aristocats and Dogs Pet Boutique.

SUMMER OF LOVE Groovy Cats canvas cosmetic bag, $14.99, Metro Home Style.

FIERCE CATTITUDE Stainless steel tumbler by Mona B., $22, Witty Wicks, 190 Township Boulevard, Camillus, 315-672-3110, wittywicks.com.

DO YOUR DUTY Don’t Blame Me bag dispenser, $15, Witty Wicks.

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BET ON IT Men’s poker socks, $6.98, Pomodoro, 61 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-0085.

A BONE TO PICK Pet bowl, $25.99, The Station 603, 603 E. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-8741.

OF CATS AND MEN Men with Cats book, $12.95, Paola Kay Gifts, 105 Brooklea Drive, Fayetteville, 315-632-2192.

SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT Fun Feeder Slo-Bowl, $29.99, Mother Nature Pet Supply.

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KIBBLE KEEPER Sweetgrass Collection metal food storage can with scoop, $60, Tizzy’s, 1 Lincklaen Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-4737.

FILM RUFF Movie Dog, $44, Freeman Interiors, 7430 Highbridge Road, Fayetteville, 315-637-5951, freemaninteriorsltd.com.

FOR YOUR MEOW-RNING JOE Chloe ceramic mug in grey (pawsome) and white (feline good), $16.99 each, Colorful Inspirations, 45 Main Street, Camillus, 315-320-4364, colorfulinspirations.com

FRESH IDEA Skout’s Honor Odor Elimination Spray, $14.99, Mother Nature Pet Supply.

FINE DINING Ceramic bowl, $17.99, Lucky Dogs.

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FOR YOUR FAVORITE TAILS

WHAT A TREAT

Dog bookends, $79 for pair, Freeman Interiors.

Assorted cookies for dogs made with natural ingredients (Cheddar Paw, Beef Booya, Carob Ahoy, Nutty Mutter, Peanut Butter Pie and Cool & Creamy Cone shown) $12.95 per pound, Storybook Wags N’ Whiskers, 8226 Brewerton Road, Cicero, 315-699-4149, storybookwagswhiskers.com

HOOK UP Wag More dog hook, $18, Colorful Inspirations.

RAINING...

YOU KNOW WHAT Rain coat with reflective stripe, $25.95, Aristocats and Dogs Pet Boutique.

GUARD DOGS Happy Tails coasters, $6.50 each, Cazenovia Abroad.

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FASHION FUR-WARD Siamese cat pillow, $45, Chestnut Cottage.

PLAY TIME Dog Toys basket, $24, and assorted plush toys for cats and dogs, $7-$15.95, Lucky Dogs.

New York State-shaped Wish You Were Here dog toy, $16, Drooz + Company, 36 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-920-8888, droozandcompany.com.

BarnYarn Animal catnip toy by ChillyDog, $2.99, Mother Nature Pet Supply.

MODEL BEHAVIOR Made-to-order three-dimensional pet portrait by Elisabeth Holmes, $125, Wildflowers Armory, 225 W. Jefferson Street, Syracuse, wildflowersarmory.com.

ATTA BOY STOP RIGHT THERE Cat iron door stopper, $15, Freeman Interiors.

Fetch Bottle Opener, $13.99, Paola Kay Gifts.

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QUITE FETCHING Katie’s Bumpers Frequent Flyer fire hose toy, $23.95 for large, Aristocats and Dogs Pet Boutique.

STUCK ON YOU Animal magnets by Dan Bingham Art, $3 each or $10 for four, Wildflowers Armory.

BATHING BEAUTIES Kin + Kind Sweet Cedar Waterless Bath, $15, Lucky Dogs.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Custom dog bed by Splashworks, $250, Fringed Benefits, 6825 E. Genesee Street, DeWitt, 315-8024353, fringedbenefitsdesign.com.

PROUD PARENT Fur Mama sweater by Wooden Ships, $89, Lillie Bean, 57 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-0677.

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IN STITCHES Hand-embroidered custom pet portrait by local artist Angela Obernesser, from $40, Floss Co. on Etsy, etsy.com/shop/FlossCo.

PIECE OF CAKE Applesauce-Carrot Cake with Peanut Butter Whipped Frosting, $16.95, (custom available), Storybook Wags N’ Whiskers.

LIE DOWN IN LUXURY Sheffield Upholstered Pet Bed, $420 by special order, China Towne Furniture & Mattress, 2320 Milton Avenue, Syracuse, 315-488-0419, chinatowne.com.

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BEACH DAY Bathing suit, $100, Jumbo Pet Beach Towel, $65 and flipflops, $45, (with custom portrait purchased in advance, from $125) Noble Friends, noblefriendsshop.com.

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Good Thoughts

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.”

-JOHN LUBBOCK

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Summer

lovin’ in CNY A BUCKET LIST OF LOCAL FAVORITES FOR THE SEASON

Kayakers enjoy a beautiful, hot summer day at Green Lakes State Park.

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ot dogs at Heid’s or ice cream at Gannon’s. A drink overlooking Oneida Lake or dinner on the patio in Skaneateles. Crystal kayaks at Green Lakes or chasing waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park. Create your summer bucket list with the best Central New York has to offer in July and August.

We all scream for…

Make it a mini-golf night

Nothing cools down a humid summer day

For more than 65 years, Fairmount Glen

like ice cream, and Syracuse has plenty of op-

has welcomed families, couples and players

tions for sweet frozen treats.

of all ages, earning the title “Augusta National

Gannon’s Ice Cream serves up over 200 ro-

of Miniature Golf.” The lush landscape com-

tating flavors handmade at the Valley Drive

plements the quaint structures on the 18-hole

location by the Gannon family themselves.

course, which includes windmills, waterfalls

BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Newer to the downtown scene is The Ice Cream Stand, serving up soft serve and Gifford’s hard ice cream in Clinton Square.

and a covered bridge over a babbling creek.

In the northern suburbs, check out Big Don’s Mini Golf in Cicero, where the 18-hole

In the suburbs, check out Scoops Ice Cream

course is just one of the many attractions in-

Shoppe in Cicero, which offers live entertain-

cluding gem mining, rock wall climbing and

ment along with specialty ice cream pies and

outdoor laser tag.

cookie-wiches; or Sno Top in Manlius, where

Hickory Hill on Route 31 in Baldwinsville

you can enjoy your ice cream overlooking the

offers a challenging professionally-designed

Manlius Swan Pond.

course, with waterfalls, floating golf balls and a cave.

Cinema under the stars For a nostalgic evening, plan a date at a drive-in movie theater.

For golf with a view, head to Tom Thumb Drive-In in Auburn, where the 18-hole miniature golf course overlooks scenic Owasco

Finger Lakes Drive-In in Auburn is the old-

Lake. Cool down with a “Tom Thumb Twist-

est operating drive-in theater in New York

er” from the snack bar: soft serve vanilla ice

State, with movies on Friday, Saturday and

cream blended with Reese’s peanut butter

Sunday nights. The snack bar offers car-side

cup, M&Ms, Oreos and Reese’s Pieces.

delivery during movies.

In Fulton, the Midway Drive-in Theatre is open seven nights a week, with triple features each weekend.

In Syracuse, the Summer Films Under the

Drink with a view Dancing on an outdoor deck or sipping a cocktail as the sun sets, summer is the best time to enjoy a drink outside in Central New York.

Stars series at the Everson Museum includes

The drink menu at Blue Water Grill in Ska-

free showings of “Crazy Rich Asians” on July

neateles includes specialty cocktails, New

25, “Back to the Future” on Aug. 1 and “Coco”

York wines and local brews, but the real star

on Aug. 15. Pre-film activities begin at 7:30 p.m.

is the view of Skaneateles Lake.

and guests are encouraged to bring their own

For views of Oneida Lake, head to Harpoon

blankets, beverages, snacks and lawn chairs.

Eddie’s in Sylvan Beach, known for their frozen drink menu and daily live entertainment.

Cazenovia’s Brewster Inn plans to open an outdoor bar overlooking the lake this summer.

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Clockwise from upper left, Everson Museum of Art screens its Film Under the Stars Series in July and August; cool and creamy treats from Gannon’s; setting sun at Verona Beach State Park and outdoor dining at Cazenovia’s Brewster Inn.

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Life’s a beach When temperatures rise, Syracuse beach lovers head to Green Lakes State Park, where the unique turquoise water is refreshing and eye-catching. Rent one of the park’s crystal kayaks that gives you an underwater view of the glacial lake or take a hike on the 20 miles of park trails.

Sylvan Beach will reopen public swimming this summer at the village-owned beach on Oneida Lake. The quaint community is also home to a historic amusement park with vintage arcade games and rides for the whole family.

For more water fun, check out the Camillus Park Splash Pad, which also offers picnic facilities and a playground, and the Lysander Spray Park, planned to open this summer in Baldwinsville.

Just cruisin’ As the weather improves, classic cars come out of hibernation for a summer of cruise-ins. The Syracuse Nationals will bring more than 8,000 classic cars from across the United States and Canada to the New York State Fairgrounds from July 19 to 21, but you’ll see the hot rods, classic,

Top, Cars and trucks are parked in the open field at the Syracuse Nationals car show. Above, The Pancake House, a Sylvan Beach Landmark for more than 50 years, is the former home of the Sylvan Beach Post Office. The building was recently remodeled, but kept its old charm.

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muscle and antique cars showing off in the streets of Syracuse as well.

Keep calm and camp on With 19 waterfalls and 200-foot cliffs, there’s a lot of experience at Watkins Glen State Park. Campers can enjoy an Olympic-size pool, playground, guided tours through a gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake.

Need a few more amenities to enjoy the great outdoors?

Try glamping at Firelight Camps in Ithaca, where luxu-

Left, glamping at Firelight Camps in Ithaca.

Below, A sailboat is moored in the harbor during Harborfest in Oswego.

ry safari tents are outfitted with hardwood flooring, king or queen beds with 300-thread count linens, access to a spa and a gourmet menu. Fun fact: the glampground was co-founded by chef Emma Frisch, who appeared on Food Network Star.

Let’s do brunch Summer is the perfect season for mimosas and brunch with friends. New in downtown Syracuse, Oh My Darling pairs its 1920s-style cocktails with a quirky menu that includes four styles of eggs benedict, avocado toast, banana bread French Toast and lemon ricotta pancakes. Modern Malt offers its own unique twist on breakfast favorites, including Barney Rubble French Toast coated with Fruity Pebbles cereal, Wildberry Poptart shake and mimosas with Swedish Fish.

Head to Rise N Shine Diner for Instagram-worthy stacks of pancakes and milkshakes.

Take me out to the ball game With superstar Tim Tebow in this season’s lineup, the Syr-

PHOTOGRAPHS BY FIRELIGHT CAMPS, SCOTT SCHILD

acuse Mets home games at NBT Stadium are more popu-

Hot diggity

lar than ever. Don’t miss Craft Beer Fridays, when fans can

A Central New York landmark, Heid’s of Liverpool has been serv-

pay $20 for a ticket to the game and two craft beers (essen-

ing hot dogs since 1917. With indoor and outdoor dining available,

tially making the ticket free), and make sure to try Upstate

Heid’s is a great dinner option for families looking for a night of

favorite Lupo’s Speidies, new this year at the concession

nostalgia. Grab ice cream at Sweet Treats and head over to Ononda-

stands. Other promotions include $1 Thursdays and Kids

ga Lake Park, where the Wegmans Landing Playground keeps kids

Eat Free Sundays. Check the calendar for 22 nights of fire-

active and walking trails are made for holding hands and watch-

works planned throughout the season.

ing the sunset.

The official drink of a CNY summer

Fireworks

Cold, refreshing and slightly intoxicating, the wine slush-

Oswego Harborfest boasts one of the area’s largest fireworks shows

ie has a become a Syracuse staple since its debut at the

at 9:30 p.m., Sat., July 27. The best viewing areas include Fort On-

New York State Fair in the early 1990s. The first vendor to

tario, the Inner Harbor and Breitbeck Park. The four-day festival is

offer the beverage was Merritt Estate Winery in Chautau-

held annually during the last full weekend in July and brings about

qua County, from the state’s Lake Erie wine region; now

75,000 people to Oswego to enjoy live music, food and drink, rides

dozens of flavors are available at the New York State Fair,

and family entertainment.

helping drinkers say farewell to summer.

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Whitesnake performs at the St. Josephs Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in 2018.

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A summer of music The concert lineup at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview offers national tours in our own backyard. Tailgating has become part of the concert experience, with revelers arriving hours early to eat, drink and be merry in the parking lots before heading into the amphitheater. Others arrive by water, parking their boats just offshore to listen to the music and watch the sunset.

The summer lineup includes Rob Thomas (July 23), Brad Paisley (July 26), Kidz Bop (July 27), Heart and Sheryl Crow (July 30), Bryan Adams and Billy Idol (Aug. 6), Florida Georgia Line (Aug. 15), Breaking Benjamin (Aug. 24), KISS (Aug. 27), Mary J. Blige and NAS (Aug. 31).

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Dinner al fresco Beachside picnic tables overlooking Lake Ontario are the best way to enjoy the fresh seafood, chowder and steamers at Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-in in Oswego.

The new fire pit and patio area at the Craftsman Wood Grille & Tap House in Fayetteville is great for cozy evening drinks with friends.

Enjoy lunch or dinner overlooking Green Lakes at Brian’s Landing, an Italian-influenced restaurant that also offers live entertainment. Their patio seats 180 guests, with covered areas and a panoramic view of Green Lakes State Park.

Or enjoy an intimate meal at Olive’s Eatery in Baldwinsville, where a lush courtyard garden provides a perfect backdrop for the bistro menu.

Buy local The bounty of Upstate New York’s harvest is on display each week at the Central New York Regional Market, with a farmers market on Thursdays and Saturdays and a flea market on Sundays.

Local produce and food vendors take over Clinton Square each Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring more than 50 farmers and produce dealers each week.

For treasures from local artisans, check out the City Market at the Everson Museum Plaza on the second Sunday of the month — July 14 and Aug. 11 this summer. Vendors set up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. selling art, ceramics, vintage clothing, furniture, home décor, handmade crafts, antiques and more.

Worth the drive Some annual summer traditions are worth the short drive from Syracuse.

Mackenzie Childs Barn Sale: Thousands of collectors make the pilgrimage to the picturesque grounds in Aurora for once-a-year pricing on the popular products. This year’s sale will be held Thurs.

July 18 to Sun. July 21; doors open at 8 a.m. each day.

Sterling Renaissance Festival: Now in its 43rd year, the Renaissance styled theme park is open Saturdays and Sundays from July 6 to Aug. 18. The 35-acre grounds transform into an authentic Enand feasting fare like steak-on-a-stake and turkey legs.

Madison Bouckville Antique Week: New York State’s largest antique event features more than 2,000 vendors spread along show fields on Route 20 in Madison County. The shopping begins Mon., Aug. 12 and continues through Sun. Aug. 18.

Top, The 2017 Madison-Bouckville Antique Show features more than 2000 dealers. at 14 fields. Above, Ramps at the CNY Regional Market.

At right, Shoppers dress the part during the MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale in Aurora.

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glish village, with live performances, a daily jousting tournament

FAST GETAWAYS

SU M M ER ESCAPES AWAIT IN E VERY DIRECTIO N . LE T US P OINT THE WAY

Clockwise from left, Evergreen Gallery, Good Nature Farm Brewery and the Colgate Inn in Hamilton.

Opposite page, The village of Hamilton.

PHOTOS COURTESY HAMILTON PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, JIM COMMENTUCCI

BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Take a day to explore some of the most quaint communities in Central New York, just a short drive from Syracuse.

H A M I LT ON Named one of the friendliest towns in Amer-

For a small community, the farmers market is

ica by Forbes magazine, Hamilton is in south-

robust, with more than 100 vendors offering lo-

ern Madison County. The connection to Colgate

cally grown produce, herbs, granola, flowering

University means small-town charm with big-

and vegetable bedding plants, perennials, fresh

city amenities.

cut flowers, locally raised meat, cheese, eggs,

What to do: Start your day with a stroll

maple syrup, honey, pasta, wine, seafood, baked

through the village green and the historic busi-

goods, salsa, jams and jellies and a large variety

ness district and wander onto the 575-acre Col-

of handmade crafts.

gate University campus, with handsome stone

Take a short drive to Good Nature Farm

buildings dating to 1827 and an estimated 2,300

Brewery for a taste of Madison County’s first

trees, mostly sugar maples and northern red

microbrews. The pastoral property is family

oaks.

friendly, with an indoor tap room and farm-

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Summer Concert Series schedule at goodnaturebrewing.com.

Where to eat: The village landmark restaurant, the Colgate Inn, has been a fixture of Hamilton since 1925. Today’s tavern menu is American fare with seasonal New York-grown ingredients, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

For coffee or a quick sandwich, check out Flour & Salt, founded by a pair of Colgate alums in from scratch every day, and the coffee comes locally roasted from Peaks Coffee in Cazenovia.

Bring home dessert from Maxwells Chocolates, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and candy shop filled with nostalgic memorabilia.

Where to shop: You don’t have to be a student to stop into the Colgate University Bookstore. The three-story historic building in the heart of downtown is home to more than 23,000 books, a children’s room filled with educational toys, games and crafts and more than enough gifts and home accents to keep visitors happily browsing.

For local art, handmade and fair-trade wares, visit Evergreen Gallery and Gifts. The store has been personally curated by owner Lauri Shoemaker for more than 20 years; popular items include local landscapes from area photographers and artists.

Last stop: Swank, a 2,200 square-foot boutique filled with vintage and modern home goods, accessories, gifts and women’s clothing described as “French country meets shabby chic meets modern and industrial.” Don’t miss Nosh, the store’s gourmet food cellar.

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Clockwise from left, Flour & Salt, historic business district, Lebanon Street Alley and sweet sips at Maxwells Chocolates. Right, arial view of Colgate University.

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY HAMILTON PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COLGATE UNIVERSITY

2015. Bagels, breads and baked goods are made

views of Canandaigua Lake are available at almost every dining spot. With a historic downtown, a steamboat replica, a water park and wine destinations galore, Canandaigua is an ideal trip for romantics and families alike.

CA NA N DA IGUA Located at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake, the

lakeside complex also offers cooking classes that pair learning

every dining establishment has a lake view.

new skills with tasting new foods.

What to do: Spend part of the day on the water with a cruise

Head to Simply Crepes, a family-owned Western New York

on the Canandaigua Lady Paddle Wheeler. The 19th century

chain known for pairing local ingredients with the French

double-decker paddle wheeler steamboat replica hosts narrat-

classic that can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or des-

ed tours, wine and beer tasting and lunch and dinner cruises

sert.

from May through October.

Stroll through Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, a 50-acre estate just blocks from downtown Canan-

Where to shop: Canandaigua’s charming business district is perfect for strolling and window shopping.

Taste fresh oils and vinegars bottled on site at F. Oliver’s,

daigua known for its garden statuary, Japanese Garden and

and with Flour City Pasta from nearby Macedon and Sene-

Teahouse and greenhouse conservatory complex.

ca Lake Salts, which include lemon, rosemary and grapevine

For an active adventure, check out Roseland Water Park, the

smoked infusions.

largest of its kind in the Finger Lakes with heated water, wa-

Families will love the Unique Toy Shop, which has offered

ter slides, raft rides and a wave pool. Or try ziplining at Bris-

classic favorites like board games, wooden trains, jigsaw puz-

tol Mountain Aerial Adventures, with courses for all ages and

zles and Radio Flyer products in downtown Canandaigua

abilities.

since 1983.

Where to eat: One of the smaller Finger Lakes, the Canan-

Bring home fresh chocolate delicacies from Sweet Ex-

daigua Wine Trail is one of the best destinations for a day

pressions, which also carries coffee from Finger Lakes Cof-

trip, with five wineries (and four breweries) along the 22-mile

fee Roasters and a selection of local gourmet items including

shoreline.

sauces, dressings, dips, mustards and salsas.

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Center. In addition to tastings and farm to table cuisine, the

quaint community boasts a historic downtown, where almost

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For unique art, gifts and vintage home finds, check out True Lily, named after the daughter of owner-artist Nancy Wiley.

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Clockwise from top left, The mansion at Sonnenberg; gardens at Sonnenberg; views of Canandaigua Lake from New York Kitchen; Goat cheese and Arugula Crepes from Simply Crepes and South Main Street in Downtown Canandaigua.

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The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art located on the main campus of Cornell University in Ithaca.

ITHACA to go far for a spectacular view.

What to do: Check out Taughannock Falls State Park,

Or head to the birthplace of Ithaca Beer Co., where the taproom and beer garden serve drafts of Flower Power and Apricot Wheat along with casual street food. Brewery tours

home to a 215-foot waterfall (three stories higher than Niaga-

available Saturdays and Sundays only, call ahead for a reser-

ra Falls) and walk the gorge and rim trails. Robert H. Treman

vation.

State Park offers public swimming at the stream-fed pool be-

Where to shop: After a day of hiking, enjoy the atmosphere

neath Enfield Falls; nine miles of trails follow the gorge past

at the newly renovated Ithaca Commons, a four-block pedes-

12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls.

trian area with more than 100 shops, restaurants, street ven-

Families will love the Ithaca Sciencenter, with indoor and

dors and street entertainers. You’ll also find a wealth of spe-

outdoor interactive activities for all ages including 18 holes of

cialty shops along Ithaca’s waterfront and West End districts.

science-themed mini golf.

Check out The Vintage Industry, located next to the histor-

Visit Cornell University’s Johnson Museum of Art, de-

ic State Theatre of Ithaca. The retail space offers mid-century

signed by architect I. M. Pei and home to more than 35,000

and modern furniture, antique and vintage lighting fixtures,

pieces of art dating back to the 15th century.

costume jewelry and vintage clothing, along with “odd and

Where to eat: One of the restaurants that put Ithaca on the culinary map, the Moosewood has been serving farm-to-ta-

interesting items.”

Handwork, Ithaca’s artisan cooperative that dates to 1976,

ble vegetarian meals since the early 1970s. Enjoy the season-

supports local makers. Today, the group boasts 45 member

al lunch and dinner menu and bring home one of the restau-

artisans and a range of works that includes pottery, wood-

rant’s 14 cookbooks to recreate meals at home.

working, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, wearable arts, leather,

Try the tapas at Just-a-Taste, open nightly for small plates dinners in the Spanish tradition of tasting and sharing a variety of appetizer-sized dishes.

For a California-style taqueria experience, visit Viva Can-

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favorites.

dried florals, paper, fine art and photography.

Or stop by The Cellar d’Or (pronounced door), a family owned wine boutique specializing in small production estate-bottled wines and ciders. The Ithaca Commons shop

tina (dine-in) and Taqueria (take-out), where the menu in-

welcomes both wine beginners and experts, with weekly

cludes dozens of tequilas to taste and fresh healthy Mexican

themed wine tastings on Friday nights.

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PHOTOGRAPH BY KEVIN RIVOLI

They sell “Ithaca is Gorges” shirts for a reason — with more than 150 waterfalls within 10 miles of Ithaca, you don’t have

PHOTOGRAPH BY KEVIN RIVOLI, SCOTT SCHILD

The Sciencenter in Ithaca is a hands-on, interactive museum with activities for all ages. Exhibits include a walking scale model of the solar system, a saltwater tide pool touch tank, science-themed mini golf and much more.

Left, The Moosewood restaurant and Watercress toast from “The Moosewood Restaurant Table,” a cookbook from the Moosewood Collective.

Above, Treman State Park’s swimming hole.

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Singer Castle on Dark Island in the St. Lawrence River, Thousand Islands region.

ALEX ANDR IA BAY With easy access to the St. Lawrence River, a quaint down-

door swimming grotto in the basement of the six-story castle,

town shopping and dining district and a growing list of activ-

the bowling alley and billiard room in the Alster Tower. Walk

ities for the whole family, Alexandria Bay is the perfect place

across the drawbridge to the stone Entry Arch modeled af-

to start exploring the Thousand Islands region.

ter the monuments of Rome and have your photo taken at the

Located in the heart of the 1,864 islands that give the region

island. Look for heart-shaped details across the island, from

soms when the weather turns warmer, hosting festivals al-

the gardens to the stained-glass windows.

most every week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.

What to do: To get the best tour of the Thousand Islands,

Where to eat: Plan a tasting at the growing number of vineyards, wineries and distilleries that have been drawn to the

visitors need to a book a boat tour. Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours

climate and fertile soils of the Thousand Islands region. The

is one of the best-known operators in the area, with regular

area’s first winery, Thousand Islands Winery, has grown into

shuttles to Boldt Castle and Singer Island, as well as the Two

a premiere location for entertainment, with monthly fami-

Nation Tour, a two-and-a-half hour trip through the Canadi-

ly-friendly activities and festivals. After touring and tasting

an and American waters with views of Millionaire’s Row, Tom

in the restored barn, visitors can enjoy wine (by the glass and

Thumb Island and Whirlpool Channel.

bottle), artisanal cheeses and other snacks on the grounds.

Make sure your day includes a stop at Boldt Castle, built

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Power House, one of the most photographed structures on the

its name, the community of 1,100 year-round residents blos-

A trip to the waterfront community isn’t complete without a

on Heart Island in the early 1900s by George Boldt as a trib-

sweet treat. Lil River Fudge Co. on James Street offers home-

ute to his beloved wife, Louise. The restored grounds are said

made fudge, old-fashioned candy, hand-dipped chocolate

to rival the castles of Europe that inspired the Boldts, with

and a variety of ice cream. Enjoy your cone outdoors at The

breathtaking panoramic exterior views. Don’t miss the in-

Whole Scoop, with picnic tables situated along the main drag

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to watch motorcycles and classic cars roll in for special events.

Where to shop: Downtown Alexandria Bay is a bit kitsch but do a little digging and you’ll find more than just typical souvenirs.

Stop by 1000 Islands Cruet, a gourmet olive oil and vinegar tasting room in downtown Alexandria Bay. A welltrained staff is on hand to educate guests

Boldt Castle on Heart Island is one of the big attractions of the Uncle Sam Boat Tours in the heart of the 1000 Islands. Left, bottles from Thousand Islands Winery, the area’s first winery.

about how to use the ingredients, including spices, salts, rubs and imported SpanPHOTOGRAPH BY GARY WALTS, SUSAN SANTOLA

ish Olives.

Pet owners will love Good Dog Charlies, where they can shop alongside their fourlegged friends.

And bring home a treat from Nav’s Popcorn, where flavors are named for area landmarks: River Blend (cheddar and caramel), Wellesley Island (kettle drizzled with chocolate toffee), Wolf Island (caramel popcorn tumbled in peanut butter) and Dark Island (caramel drizzled with dark chocolate with a sea salt sprinkle).

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The Italian Gardens at Boldt Castle overlook the St. Lawrence River.

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AN EXPERT GUIDE TO MAKING A MEMORABLE FAMILY PORTRAIT BY

M . J . K R AV EC

These days, getting the family together is no easy task.

But getting the family together in the right clothes with the right hair in the right setting? Cue the theme from “Mission Impossible”. Gathering the family for a memorable portrait might seem like a daunting task, but with a little thought, planning and, yes, Pinterest, you can take a picture worth a thousand words.

Here’s how, from area experts.

Portrait by Ana Gil Taylor and Katie Carmickle Photography, Styling by Jackie Terribile, The Small Town Stylist CHOOSING A PHOTOGRAPHER

trait looks online. Personal stylist, Jackie Terribile, owner of

Before you decide on a photographer, ask friends for recom-

The Small Town Stylist, provides photo styling for professional

mendations or do an internet search of local photographers and

and family portraits, style consulting, personal shopping, clos-

look at their style, says Syracuse photographer John Carnes-

et editing and more. She says choosing outfits and coordinating

sali, who offers portrait, family, newborn, maternity and wed-

a look for the entire family can be difficult, but a little research

ding photography.

can make the process easier.

“If you want to hire a professional photographer to take pic-

When consulting with clients, Terribile typically begins with a

tures that will be cherished for many years to come, it is best to

20-minute Skype or phone call about the client’s style likes and

go with one you have confidence in and whose style and port-

dislikes, family clothing sizes and overall look. Then she cre-

folio you love as opposed to just like,” Carnessali says. “Make

ates a shared Pinterest board to develop an overall theme and

sure the photographer has good reviews and ask them for pric-

will even do online shopping or work with what the client has.

ing before you book.”

Terribile advises her clients to choose comfortable clothes that

Once you decide on a photographer, book him or her as soon

coordinate. She also like layers for kids and moms, a change of

as possible. “Especially if you have a particular session you’re

accessories and props, a mix of fabric textures (like denim, cot-

wanting with a particular photographer,” says Manlius pho-

ton, leather, etc.) and including the kids in outfit choice. It’s also

tographer Monica Browning, whose work includes newborns,

helpful to consider the season you will be shooting in, where the

kids, maternity, families, real estate and head shots. “I already

photos will be displayed in the home and your favorite colors.

have fall sessions booked for this year and a cake smash session booked in November.”

“Choose a color palette that you love because not only are you going to be wearing outfits in these colors, but you have to live with these photos forever. You should love everything about

CREATING A VISION

When it comes to styling for a portrait, don’t think you have to go it alone. Consider hiring a stylist or research family por-

them,” Terribile says.

Browning tells her clients to pick two or three colors and coordinate clothing around those colors. “They don’t have to

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Portrait by Monica Browning Photography be super matchy matchy to look good, but solid colors are al-

you weren’t even trying and were just being yourself and hav-

ways good—or non-busy patterns.”

ing fun,” he says.

Carnessali advises clients to be true to their style, while researching looks they find appealing.

“I really encourage clients to express themselves and their own style and tastes when it comes to clothing, however I do also rec-

While Browning also advises focusing on fun, she says it’s a good idea to let the photographer direct poses. “We’ll put you where we want you and in poses that look flattering to everyone in the photo,” she says.

ommend clients do a Google search or Pinterest search for family photos to get an idea of what kind of pictures they like. Save them and show the photographer,” he says.

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

Be sure to book your photographer several weeks or even

Keep the setting in mind as you think about clothes, says Ter-

months in advance. And keep in mind that summer weekends

ribile. “Choose a setting and season that make you happy. If you

are typically busy for photographers. Carnessali and Browning

are an outdoor family, choose an outdoor setting. Fall is a fan-

advise shooting outside for the best light and background. And

tastic time with foliage and the temperature is good for layering

be sure to dress for the season.

clothes, which adds interest to the image,” she says.

“The cute, bundled up and wrapped in blanket photos are always a hit for Christmas,” says Browning. “Spring dresses and

STRIKE A POSE

colors photograph beautifully when it gets warmer out. Sum-

Carnessali says it’s important to communicate with your pho-

mer is very under-utilized by most people, it seems. The green

tographer about the kinds of photos you like best. While some

backdrops outdoors are gorgeous and you can wear pretty much

families like formal poses, others prefer a more casual, candid

any color or type of summer clothing... 90 percent of people

approach.

here want fall family photos, for obvious reasons. Autumn here

“I always let clients know that the best photos are going to be

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is hard to beat.”

the ones that feel most relaxed and comfortable. The photogra-

Also consider the trend toward candid shots versus formal

pher is likely to take hundreds of photos so don’t analyze your-

poses, says Browning. “People like to see the connection [family

self too much or think that you have to “nail it” for every pho-

members] have with each other captured in the photos, in addi-

to. Often the best, most memorable, photos are the ones where

tion to the everyone-looking-at-the-camera-and-smiling photo.”

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Our Town

Fairmount

BY AMY BLEIER LONG

Fairmount, located in the town of Camillus, is a predominantly residential hamlet once named a top place to raise kids by Newsweek magazine. The beautiful rolling hills, friendly atmosphere, great schools and proximity to Syracuse make it an ideal place to live.

The small but bustling commercial area features many well-known national brands as well as popular locally owned businesses.

Grab a bite

Stop at Nestico’s Too for breakfast favorites and sandwiches. Good Buddy’s Pub and CopperTop Tavern serve fun takes on American-style food at lunch, dinner and late night.

Satisfy your cravings with Asian Wok, Antonio’s To-Go and Genesee Pizza. For gourmet options, visit butcher shop and specialty grocer M. Ascioti Meatballs & More and Italian bakery Madonna’s Casa Del Pane. Nearby Tully’s Good Times and Wildcat Pizza Pub are just beyond the neighborhood’s boundaries. End on a sweet note at Peter’s Polar Parlor, Carol’s Polar Parlor, or Byrne Dairy.

Have a drink

Early birds head to Rise & Grind Café for coffees, teas, breakfast and pastries.

Asil’s Pub offers a selection of beer, pub fare, live music and games. Take home your favorite wines and spirits from Hallinan’s Wine & Liquors or stop by for a tasting to find something new.

Shop local

Green Planet Grocery has organic and all-natural foods, produce and more. Find floral arrangements and gifts at Sam Rao Florist.

Clockwise from above, Rise & Grind cafe, the white chicken chili at CopperTop Tavern and the Spaghetti Ice Cream Sundae at Peter’s Polar Parlor. Opposite page, ice hockey at Shove Park, Saving Face Barbershop..

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“I have worked in this area for over 20 years; it is so friendly and family-based. We have gotten to see generations growing up and have enjoyed every moment of it. It’s definitely something special and we are honored to be a part of it.”

MARTITA RICHARDSON, OWNER OF NESTICO’S TOO AND RISE & GRIND CAFÉ

Exceeding Expectations Delivering World Class Service

Annual events During Lent, the Fairmount Fire Department hosts its annual Friday Fish Fry, voted best in CNY. The Farmers Market at Town Hall is held Tuesdays late June through late October; while there, enjoy free Concerts in the Park every Tuesday in July. Look for food trucks, fun and free men’s haircuts at the annual Barber-Q fundraiser by Saving Face Barbershop in August. Other popular events in Camillus include the Memorial Day Parade and Towpath Day at the Erie Canal.

Get outside

Shove Park offers a playground, picnic tables and grills, multiple sports fields, a rustic hiking trail and Geddes Brook, which flows into Nine Mile Creek. An indoor ice arena hosts open skating and hockey tournaments. At Camillus Town Hall, Bicentennial Park has new playground equipment coming soon. Behind the municipal building are a t-ball field, grassy area for field sports and a small basketball court. Just a few miles from Fairmount, the Camillus Erie Canal Park is open year-round for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

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Things to do Fairmount Glen Mini Golf is fun for all ages and open late. The Fairmount Community Library features a variety of programs and the Camillus Historical Society hosts monthly guest speakers. Feel like a kid, playing laser tag and arcade games at Fun Warehouse. Schedule a tee time at the Camillus Hills Golf Club or Westvale Golf Club. West Hill Golf Course offers FootGolf in addition to traditional golf, as well as CNY’s only croquet courts. Head a few miles west to East Hill Park for skiing, snowboarding and tubing in winter or climb the hill for a panoramic view of town.

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CNY Scout

The hip second floor dining room at Elephant and the Dove features a large skylight and vibrant wallpaper.

Spicing up Skaneateles

BY AMY BLEIER LONG

The name Elephant and the Dove likely won’t conjure thoughts

The bar offers a variety of beers, limited wine list, plus original

ego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Adam Weitsman, owner of the pop-

and classic cocktails, including a house-made seasonal sangria.

ular new restaurant, is both: When the former art history major

Small groups can share a mixed drink from the Scorpion Bowl, a

visited La Casa Azul — Kahlo’s family home and now museum

festive 96-ounce glass skull. A Tour de Mexico tasting program

— he learned that upon the couple’s wedding, Kahlo’s moth-

allows tequila and mezcal enthusiasts to work their way through

er likened them to an elephant and a dove due to the physical

100-plus offerings from the different tequila-producing regions

disparity between the imposing Rivera and diminutive Kahlo.

of Mexico. Margarita Mondays and Happy Hours from 3-6 p.m.

Weitsman was inspired by the relationship between the two art-

offer special drink prices and bites.

ists. “It just resonated with me and I thought it would be fun to incorporate that,” he says.

Filling a culinary void in Skaneateles, Elephant and the Dove serves affordable authentic Mexican food made from scratch;

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homemade salsas.

of Mexican culture unless you are an art student or a fan of Di-

On Friday and Saturday nights., DJ Chris Jach spins a blend of Latin, dance, Moombahton (a fusion of house music and reggaeton), rock, electronic and indie music, giving the spot more of a club atmosphere.

nearly all taco dishes and entrees are between $10 and $15. True

When the restaurant opened in April, the demand was so great

Mexican cuisine includes soft corn tortillas, not flour tortillas

that additional staff and equipment had to be brought in. “It’s

or hard shells, and stewed or grilled meats topped with fresh

really neat, because of the price point, you see people coming

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INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICK JOHNSON; FOOD PHOTOGRAPHS BY JESSICA MONTGOMERY OF STAY FRESH DESIGN

The Elephant and the Dove, inspired by artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, serves authentic Mexican cuisine.

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in multiple times a week. People are coming for dinner, then I see them for lunch. Some are on a date and some are bringing their kids. They’re coming not just on special occasions,” Weitsman says.

The culinary experience is enhanced by the arresting design of the space by interior designer and part-time Skaneateles resident Thom Filicia, who celebrates the 20th anniversary of his design firm this year. “I wanted to take people on a journey visually [with] interest and surprise, and maybe there’s something you see that you didn’t see last time,” he says.

Filicia drew from the distinctly Mexican identity found in Rivera and Kahlo’s art to create a look that, like the duo’s work, incorporates vibrant colors, texture, organic motifs and layers of meaning. Oversized metal flowers trail up the walls by two staircases while perched silver parrots evoke the pet birds that appeared in Kahlo’s self-portraits. The use of fabrics, wood, metal, woven materials, leather and tile throughout the restaurant creates visual and tactile texture.

Each dining area in the multi-level restaurant (there is an elevator) has a different personality and energy.

The first floor’s sophisticated tone-on-tone dining area features a statement-making tiled bar, hammered metal tables, whitewashed original wallboards, and upholstered benches and pillows that reference Mexican textiles. The mix of lighting incorporates fabric which acts

Elephant and the Dove has a warm, inviting atmosphere. The first floor dining room is sophisticated without feeling formal.

as an acoustic buffer to absorb additional noise from conversation and music. “It’s very important

For those who appreciate a more intimate setting, the first and second floors have back

the visuals all work in concert,”

rooms that each feature their own unique look while pulling elements from other areas

Filicia says.

of the restaurant. A secluded dining room used for larger groups or private dinners in

Upstairs, a bold floral wallpaper

the building’s subterranean level features a neutral palette, warm lighting and woven

and large skylight command atten-

chairs surrounding a long wooden table. The updated exterior refreshes the circa-1890

tion, giving the space a younger,

Federal Colonial building while respecting the village’s tasteful aesthetic.

hipper attitude. Gold-topped tables

The overall vibe is sophisticated yet casual, visually stimulating yet relaxed, adding

and mirrors reflect light from the

a bit of flavor without feeling like a theme restaurant. “When you’re naming the restau-

windows and bamboo light fixtures

rant after two artists that were using influences from different areas and bringing new

resembling upside-down parasols

things together, you want the design to feel the same way,” Filicia says. Another new

lend airiness. The kitchen, led by

concept: Elephant and the Dove plans to introduce takeout orders and delivery to boats

Executive Chef Michael Schmidt,

docked across the street.

is open to the second-floor dining

The amalgamation of art, food and design creates a celebration of Mexican culture

room. Six wooden stools allow pa-

reminiscent of the way that Rivera and Kahlo’s work was a collision of traditional and

trons to closely watch the chefs

avant-garde, without being formal. “I wanted it to be different at this restaurant. It’s a

work. “It’s a lively environment

more casual atmosphere so people can come any way they like,” says Weitsman. Filicia

and a fun thing for the guests, and

agrees, “When people have had a great experience both in the environment and with the

I think it’s great for the kitchen

vibe, plus there’s good food and great drinks along the way, I think it’s a win-win-win.”

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Farm to Table

Salute to the kernel

BY M . J . K R AV EC

SPOTLIGHT SUMMER’S BOUNTY WITH THIS CLASSIC DISH OF CORN, BEANS AND SQUASH FROM LIEHS & STEIGERWALD IN SYRACUSE. YOU’LL GET HIGH HONORS, WE SWEAR. OUR PHOTOGRAPHER ALAINA GOT A SAMPLE DURING THE PHOTO SHOOT, SAYING, “THE DISH WAS DELICIOUS… HEAVEN.” IN FACT, IF YOU GET ANY COMPLIMENTS FROM THE FAM, LET US KNOW. WE’RE ALL EARS. SORRY. WE HAD TO SQUEEZE IN ONE CORNY JOKE.

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C

orn plays a starring role during summer dinner in CNY. This recipe from an-

other area staple, Liehs & Steigerwald, makes excellent use of corn and other seasonal produce like zucchini and bell pepper. Family-owned

To drink?

and -operated, Liehs & Steigerwald

“We have a nice Matua

has been serving Central New York

Sauvignon Blanc

since 1936. Now with two locations

that would go nicely

– a downtown deli on the corner of

with it.”

East Fayette Street and Bank Alley

— Jeff Steigerwald

and butcher shop on Grant Boulevard in Syracuse, the butcher/grocer/pub/deli’s offerings include fresh ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible.

“We will be using seasonal vegetables throughout the summer for some lighter, cooler dishes,” says Co-owner Jeff Steigerwald. “This is the first summer that our full-service dinner menu will be operational, but I anticipate selling a lot of steaks and sausage. Fresh vegetables will compliment both of those dishes,” he says.

Try Liehs & Steigerwald’s recipe for Pan-seared Snapper, Shrimp Succotash, Corn Coulis. This laid-back approach doesn’t call for measuring ingredients exactly, so you’ll have

“We will be using seasonal vegetables throughout the summer for some lighter, cooler dishes.”

Liehs & Steigerwald co-owner Jeff Steigerwald

That’s Chef Tim

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PHOTOS BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

to taste your way through it. Yum.

Pan-seared Snapper, Shrimp Succotash, Corn Coulis Ingredients: 4 8-oz. Snapper filets Poached shrimp 1 med. zucchini 1 med. yellow squash 1 red onion 2 bell peppers 1 cup fresh corn 1 cup lima beans 2 garlic cloves Butter, salt and pepper, fresh chives to taste

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BY M . J . K R AV EC

fter 24 years, they decided the word had run its course. “Lecture” in the title of the Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series conjured an image—a podium, rows of seats, sleeping college students. Hardly a reflection of the magic and laughter that series authors Louise Penny, Dave Barry and so many others brought to the John H. Mulroy Civic Center. So Friends of the Central Library, to commemorate the silver anniversary of bringing world class writers to Central New York while raising money for the Onondaga County Public Library system, dropped “lecture” from the title. Renamed the Rosamond Gifford Author Series, the title more accurately describes the focus of the Friends of the Central Library’s signature event.

“The word ‘lecture’ can suggest sternness, and the word ‘au-

William Styron, Tony Kushner, Mark Bittman, John Irving, Mi-

FOCL board member.

chael Ondaatje, Rick Steves, Scott Simon, Michael Pollan, Mary

Added FOCL President Peggy Fabic, “We thought you’d been lectured to enough.”

PHOTOS BY SHUTTERSTOCK, PETER CHEN, MICHAEL GREENLAR, GLORIA WRIGHT, PAUL ABDOO

John Updike, Alice Hoffman, David Sedaris, Frank McCourt,

thor’ is more descriptive of the series,” says Suzanne McAuliffe,

The story goes In 1993, Onondaga Public Library trustees and members cre-

Karr, Joyce Carol Oates and Anna Quindlen.

By the end of the 25th season, the series will have brought 150 authors to Syracuse and garnered national recognition as one of the best writer series in the country.

ated the Friends of the Central Library, a group dedicated to

“Our authors and their agents always comment on the size of

raising money for the library’s community programs. Thanks

the venue and on the warm Syracuse hospitality,” says McAuliffe.

to a grant from the Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation,

In addition, the Rosamond Gifford Author Series has

then FOCL President Eileen Kelliher and Central Library Di-

rais e d more than $600,000 for the Onondaga C oun -

rector Sari Feldman started The Famous Writer’s Lecture Se-

ty Public Library. That money goes toward programs, ser-

ries two years later. On Oct. 11, 1995, Calvin Trillin (“American

vices and resources available to anyone with a library card.

Fried”; “Alice”, “Let’s Eat”, “Third Helpings”) became the first

Those include children’s activities, college prep for teens, job

author of the series.

training, STEM exploration, computer use and much more.

Over the years, the event has brought in some of the biggest

“Anyone can walk in and it’s free,” says FOCL board mem-

names in literature including: Margaret Atwood, George Saun-

ber Marcia Hayden-Horan. “The libraries open their doors to

ders, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Pat Conroy, Doris Kearns Goodwin,

everyone.”

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PAST SPEAKERS

Suzan-Lori Parks

Joy Harjo

Anna Quindlen

And just as the library is open to anyone, so is the author se-

from their books.”

ries. FOCL board members say the author series has something

Each author typically draws 800 to 1,200 people. In a carefully

for everyone and even attendees who don’t know the writer will

coordinated process, committee members select writers of fiction,

be entertained.

nonfiction, young adult, plays, biography, fantasy and others.

“It is not a prerequisite that one read the author’s books or

They consider a mix of genres, diversity of authors, gender,

be a library patron. It’s always an entertaining evening since

reputation, ability to speak well in front of an audience, au-

we choose authors who are known to engage their audiences,”

thor’s cost and availability and open dates at the Civic Center.

says McAuliffe. “These authors are talking about their ideas about writing and the creative process… they’re not reading

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“We also look for new and upcoming authors as well as wellknown names,” says Hayden-Horan.

“What a distinguished series! It was so much fun to spend the evening with people who love literature and know how to have a good time too.”

-SCOTT SIMON

New worlds But in addition to the entertainment factor of the series, the range of authors offers an educational experience unlike anything else.

“The diversity of our authors brings wide-ranging opportunities for learning in an informal setting, such as Nathaniel Philbrick’s colonial history expertise, Scott Simon’s current events background, Michael Pollan and Mark Bittman’s expertise in nutrition and food, Bryan Stevenson and Barbara Ehrenreich’s study of social justice issues, Roz Chast’s experience with aging, Sherman Alexie’s experiences as a Native American,” says Fabic.

With its new name, the Rosamond Gifford Author Series hopes to attract an even larger audience and appeal to anyone who loves a good story and a good time.

“Where else will you hear and see live, award-winning and popular writers who have received world-wide acclaim? These authors are amazing,” says McAuliffe. “There is a buzz, a sense of anticipation in the hall before each of these events and in this day of screens, Instagram, tweets and texts, a live performance offers a very different kind of experience.”

For tickets or more information, visit foclsyracuse.org.

David Sedaris

Alice Hoffman

Jamaica Kincaid

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It’s gonna be lit

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

THE 25TH SEASON OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD AUTHOR SERIES FEATURES A DIVERSE LINEUP OF WRITERS. ALL SPEAKING EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE JOHN H. MULROY CIVIC CENTER.

OCTOBER 29, 2019

JESMYN WARD

A standout writer of her generation, Ward was the first woman and person of color to win two National Book Awards for “Sing, Unburied, Sing” and “Salvage the Bones.”

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

AMOR TOWLES

Investment banker turned novelist, Amor Towles is the bestselling author of “Rules of Civility” and “A Gentleman in Moscow,” named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best works of fiction of 2011.

TOMMY ORANGE

Tommy Orange’s bestselling novel “There, There,” named a 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist in fiction, tells the multi-generational, relentlessly paced story about a side of America few of us have ever seen: the lives of urban Native Americans.

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APRIL 14, 2020

TAYARI JONES

Tayari Jones is the author of four novels, “An American Marriage,” an Oprah Book Club Pick; “Silver Sparrow,” chosen for the NEA’s Big Read Library; “The Untelling,” given a Lillian Smith Book award by the Southern Regional Council and the University of Georgia Libraries; and “Leaving Atlanta,”

PHOTOS BY BEOWULF SHEEHAN, BILL HAYES, ELENA SEIBERT, MELANIE ACEVEDO, NINA SUBIN, MARK SELIGER

Hurston/Wright Award winner for debut fiction.

MAY 5, 2020

PAULA MCLAIN

Critically acclaimed bestselling novel, “The Paris Wife,” is a publishing phenomenon, with over 1.5 million copies in print. “Love and Ruin” and “Circling the Sun” were named best books by the Washington Post, New York Public Library and NPR.

MARLON JAMES

Marlon James is the Man Booker Prize winner for “A Brief History of Seven Killings” and the first Jamaican author to take home the U.K.’s most prestigious literary award. He explores Jamaican history in his new book “Black Leopard/Red Wolf.”

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Galleries ArtRage Gallery, The Norton Putter Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, artragegallery. org. 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Free.

About Face: 50 years after Stonewall.

The Paintings of Joe Radoccia: Hudson Valley artist, Joe Radoccia’s painted portraits pay homage to LGBTQ elders.

Radoccia says his paintings “…represent our hard-won freedom to be present, to be as out and visible and large as we want to be...” Through July 12.

Edgewood Gallery 216 Tecumseh Road, Syracuse. 315-445-8111.

Edgewoodartandframe.com. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Closed Sunday-Monday. Free.

Mirrors and Windows: Landscape photography by Robert Burdick and Terry McMaster with glass jewelry and assemblage work by Max Block. Through Aug. 2 Worlds Real and Imagined: Etching exhibit featuring works by John Fitzsimmons, Grant Silverstein and Jamie Skvarch, with ceramic sculpture by David MacDonald and sculptural jewelry by Sylvia Hayes-McKean. Opening reception 6-8 p.m., Fri. Aug 16. Through Sept. 27.

Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. 315-474-6064, everson.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday. $5 suggested donation.

It’s Always Been a Revolution: This exhibition is curated by the Everson Teen Arts Council, a group of high school students from Onondaga County, using the Museum’s collection as inspiration for this exhibition. Teen Council members collaborated to choose a theme, select works from the Museum’s collection, write wall text, and design the layout. Through July 21.

Eddie Dominguez: Garden of Eden: In his work, Dominguez frequently references his home state’s vegetation, landforms, weather, and Hispano–Catholic culture.

The dual nature of Dominguez’s objects, which inhabit the gray area between utility and art for art’s sake, reflects his personal experience as a New Mexican who studied ceramics in the Anglo– dominated East: whether we see “art” or “craft,” local Hispano or melting pot American depends completely on the immediate context. Through July 28.

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Scott Hyde, 1st Ave. & 5th St. N.Y.C., 1975, Lithograph, 6 7/8 x 9 inches at Everson Museum of Art.

Juan Cruz: A Retrospective: In the 1980s, Juan Cruz began investigating his past as a method to understand where the tribal and the modern world collide. Born in Puerto Rico, Cruz briefly attended the Art Students League in 1975 and in 1995 he graduated from Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts. Through Aug. 4.

Time Returns: A Continuous Now: Time Returns: A Continuous Now presents a cross section of photographs that span the early 20th century through 2019. In our current moment of peaked social activism and political engagement, the exhibition suggests new connections among seemingly disparate topics such as the horrors of war, the impact of the Anthropocene, shifting identities and the necessity of intimacy. Through Aug. 4.

Light Work Gallery, Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery at Light Work 316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse. 315-443-1300, lightwork.org. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. SaturdaySunday and by appointment. Free.

2019 Light Work Grants in Photography: Hallway Gallery. Light Work announces the 45th annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2019 recipients are Trevor Clement, Lali Khalid, and Reka

The works of Artist Joe Radoccia, shown at work in his studio, are on display at Artrage Gallery.

Jamie Skvarch, Warrior Etching, at edgewood Gallery.

Terry McMaster, Menorah Tree, at Edgewood Gallery.

to provide support and encouragement to Central New York artists working in photography. Aug. 26 through Oct. 17.

Nicola Lo Calzo: Bundles of Wood: Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery. Since 2010, the Italian photographer Nicola Lo Calzo has traversed Atlantic coastal areas to research buried memories of the African Diaspora. His latest project, Bundles of Wood, documents the rich local history of the Underground Railroad in Central New York. Aug. 26 through Oct. 17.

Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse. 315-428-1864, cnyhistory.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WednesdayFriday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Free but donations encouraged.

Strolling Down Salina Street: 19401980: So many Central New Yorkers have fond memories of coming to Syracuse and taking in the shops, the sights, and the sounds of Salina Street, the heart of Downtown. This exhibit re-creates Salina Street in our large first-floor gallery, using photographs and artifacts from the many shops, so that visitors to our downtown museum can “stroll” down the grand old street once again. Through early 2020.

The Craftsman City: The Arts and Crafts Movement in Syracuse 19001920: The exhibit will highlight several of Syracuse’s major contributors to the Arts and Crafts movement in the first decades of 20th century. Through May 2020.

Juan Cruz, Manchas, 1986, Oil on canvas, 48 x72 inches, at Everson Museum of Art. The Victorian Era in Syracuse: 18601890: This exhibit features many fine examples of period clothing, architecture, and furniture. In many respects, the Arts and Crafts movement was a rebuke of the ornate styling, designs, and increasing mechanization of production in the Victorian period. Through May 2020.

Skä·noñh - Great Law of Peace Center 6680 Onondaga Lake Pkwy., Liverpool. 315453-6767. skanonhcenter.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Kokom Lena of the First Nation Algonquin: Photos by Syracuse photographer Michael Greenlar.

For 20 years, Syracuse photographer Michael Greenlar documented four generations of Algonquins in the bush of Quebec, Canada. Through July 2019.

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ENDODONTICS

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Brian D. Barnhart

Samuel Barr

Endodontic Specialists 4820 West Taft Road, Suite 214 Liverpool, NY 13088 315-413-1100 rootcanaldoctor.org

Endodontic Associates 5700 Commons Park Drive East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-476-7406 endodonticassociatespc.com

EastSide Dental Specialists 7201 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-3930 esidedental.com

Vanlinh T. Nguyen

5110 Velasko Road Syracuse, NY 13215 315-474-4232 thomascarrolldmd.com

James Street Dental Arts 3309 James Street Syracuse, NY 13206 315-463-0295 jamesstdentalarts.com

David M. Caryl

Andrew J. Goss

Aaron Nolan

Gregory Craybas

Jeffrey S. Maloff

Creative Dental Concepts of Central New York 1000 East Genesee Street, Suite 401 Syracuse, NY 13210 315-766-2256 cerecuse.com

Endodontic Specialists 216 Highbridge Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-1100 rootcanaldoctor.org

Daniel F. Morris

Endodontic Specialists 4820 West Taft Road, Suite 214 Liverpool, NY 13088 315-413-1100 rootcanaldoctor.org

Peter Moses

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Gregory L. French

231 Broad Street Oneida, NY 13421 315-363-2672 barrdental.com

Syracuse Dental Associates 801 North Salina Street P.O. Box 11170 Syracuse, NY 13218 315-422-1305 syracusefamilydentistry.com

Joseph W. Katsarsky

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Michael J. Miller

Thomas J. Carroll

Kevin M. Fahey

Eugene West

Susan B. Dunn

Donald A. Crumb

Creative Dental Concepts of Central New York 1000 East Genesee Street, Suite 401 Syracuse, NY 13210 315-766-2256 cerecuse.com

Daniel S. Delluomo

3175 East Genesee Street, Suite 200 Syracuse, NY 13224 315-445-2222

Vincent D. DiMento

Your Syracuse Family Dentist 4627 Onondaga Boulevard Syracuse, NY 13219 315-477-9960 syracusefamilydentist.com

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Smiles by Design 1304 Buckley Road, Suite 203 Syracuse, NY 13212 315-474-1711 smilesbd.com

8302 Provo Drive Liverpool, NY 13090 315-623-5031 ajgossdds.com

Gary S. Greenberg

Greene & Miller Dentistry 507 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-4616 greenemiller.com

Quest Dental Group 2946 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse, NY 13224 315-445-2678 questdentalgroup.com

Martin & Winkler 3150 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse, NY 13214 315-446-7442 martinandwinklerdds.com

913 Old Liverpool Road Liverpool, NY 13088 315-422-1788 sleepdentistofcny.com

Paul F. Nozynski

Matthew Hall

Ronald K. Ommen

Saint Joseph’s Hospital Health Center 301 Prospect Avenue Syracuse, NY 13203 315-448-5469

Jason D. Henderson

7112 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-2100

Longo & Ommen 4820 West Taft Road, Suite 112 Liverpool, NY 13088 315-457-3551

P. Daniel Parkes

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Karen E. Lawitts

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Dental Arts Group 1638 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13204 315-468-4100 dentalartsgroupsyracuse.com

Christopher Santay Drumlins Dental Arts 2217 East Colvin Street Syracuse, NY 13210 315-446-6477

Christian H. Woodhead

Syracuse Dental Associates 801 North Salina Street P.O. Box 11170 Syracuse, NY 13218 315-422-1305 syracusefamilydentistry.com

Danielle M. Cunningham The Practice of Drs. Finelli & Cunningham 5109 West Genesee Street, Suite 101 Camillus, NY 13031 315-487-2668 finellidds.com

Steven R. Zdep

3930 East Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13214 315-471-6188 mysyracusedentist.com

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Joseph F. Finelli, Jr.

The Practice of Drs. Finelli & Cunningham 5109 West Genesee Street, Suite 101 Camillus, NY 13031 315-487-2668 finellidds.com

Andre Cardoso

Syracuse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 7334 Buckley Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-502-3400 syracuseoralsurgery.com

Richard A. Konys, Jr.

Robert J. Vitkus

Thomas J. Flanagan

ORTHODONTICS

Anthony J. Furino

Syracuse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 7334 Buckley Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-502-3400 syracuseoralsurgery.com

Andrew M. Arcuri

Furino & Hamlin Orthodontics 1 Paris Road New Hartford, NY 13413 315-724-5800 furino-hamlin.com

Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics 8016 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-6961 pediatricdent.com

John D. Callahan

John M. Hamlin

EastSide Dental Specialists 7201 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-3930 esidedental.com

Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 cfsbraces.com

Pasquale Scutari, Jr.

Joseph Catania

Syracuse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 7334 Buckley Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-502-3400 syracuseoralsurgery.com

Catania Orthodontics 7000 East Genesee Street, Building C Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-446-3360 bracesandmore.com

Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 cfsbraces.com

Furino & Hamlin Orthodontics 1 Paris Road New Hartford, NY 13413 315-724-5800 furino-hamlin.com

David M. Konys

8076 Cazenovia Road Manlius, NY 13104 315-565-6463 smilesbykonys.com

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Michael P. Meharg

Franklin Square Orthodontics 526 Plum Street Syracuse, NY 13204 315-471-6790 franklinsquareorthodontics.com

Mark Paciorek

Sense and Sensitivity

BY AMY BLEIER LONG

As the weather warms, and your intake of cold beverages increases, your teeth might be feeling more sensitive than usual. Teeth, like other materials, can expand and contract with temperature changes and this can lead to small cracks that expose nerves. Gum recession and brushing too aggressively can expose the dentin, the material under the protective enamel, also causing problems. Ditto for bruxism, the for-

Paciorek Orthodontics 4981 West Genesee Street Camillus, NY 13031 315-487-3335 celebrating-smiles.com

William A. Raineri

4900 West Taft Road Liverpool, NY 13088 315-457-4900 orthodonticscny.com

Vincent L. Smith

Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 cfsbraces.com

mal name for teeth grinding.

Treatments for sensitive teeth vary, from desensitizing toothpastes to root canals, and depend on what is causing the sensitivity. Your dentist can guide you to the best solution.

Some of our favorite vices — sticky candy, diet soda, citrus-flavored sparkling waters, wine, chewing ice — can cause some damage to enamel as well. The American

Gregory J. Stock

Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 cfsbraces.com

Dental Association’s consumer-facing website, mouthhealthy.org, provides information on the causes of dental erosion and prevention methods.

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Margaret C. Madonian

Cheese Please

Brushing Up

Eating foods that are alkaline, such as

Did you know you can cause dam-

cheese or other dairy products, at the end

age by brushing too soon after drink-

of your meal neutralizes acids.

ing or eating? Brushing immediately after drinking fruit juices, soda and the like can weaken your teeth by eating away at

Acid Wash Even nutritious foods, like tomatoes

the enamel and working the acid deeper

and citrus fruits, can be acidic and af-

into your teeth’s surface. Wait at least one

fect tooth enamel, so eat them as part of

hour after eating or drinking anything

a meal, when increased saliva helps wash

acidic before brushing your teeth. This

foods away from mouth.

gives your teeth a chance to gain minerals back and strengthen.

Double Your Bubble Clinical studies have shown that chew-

Candy Crushed

ing sugar-free gum after meals encour-

Not all candy is equal: The remains of

ages saliva production and cancels out

sour, sticky or gummy candies are hard

acids — look for the ADA Seal of Accep-

to remove, and hard candies often spend

tance on your pack.

more time in your mouth. In both cases, cavity-causing bacteria has more time to work. Chocolate is the least damaging.

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SELECTION PROCESS “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”

This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and of course physical results.

The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees.

Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged.

The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received as well as status in various dental academies can play a factor in our decisions.

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.

Of course there are many fine dentists who are not includ-

Roman S. Melnyk

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PROSTHODONTICS Jeffrey B. Stannard

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ed in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

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Flashback

The enthralling career of Eugene Logan, local strongman, photographer and filmmaker

BY THOMAS HUNTER

The eclectic life and career of Eu-

Chief.” Filmed on the Onondaga Na-

gene Logan, local entertainer, photog-

tion, the role of Sitting Bull was played

rapher and filmmaker, almost did not

by Harry Isaacs, an Onondaga. Other

transpire. As a three-year-old living

Onondagas and Syracusans were ex-

in Waterloo, NY, Logan was orphaned

tras in the film. Unfortunately, all 18

when his parents and older brother

copies of the five-reel film were lost

and sister tragically died in a house

or destroyed by fire.

fire. Another older sister rescued Eu-

Logan’s apex of filmmaking was

gene from the blaze and both were

his 1923 motion picture, “A Clouded

raised by relatives. Logan later moved

Name.” The 55-minute film about love

to Syracuse in 1901, where he worked

and mystery starred Norma Shearer

as a barber between 1904 and 1908.

as the heroine, Marjorie Dare and Lo-

Around this time, Logan became

gan’s precocious 6-year-old daugh-

interested in physical culture, which

ter, Dorothy Yvonne. It was filmed

promoted health, beauty and clean-

at the NYS Fairgrounds, the Syracuse

liness. Combining rigorous physical

Journal newspaper building and the

activity with a flair for the dramatic,

1850s English Tudor Calthrop estate

Logan created a strongman routine

on South Salina Street. Shearer, of

that he performed at the Wieting Op-

course, would go on to become one

era House. His act included allowing

of MGM Studio’s biggest stars and an

his assistants to drive an automobile

Academy Award winner.

over his chest!

Logan’s cameras also captured the

In 1909, Logan assumed manage-

1929 riot at Auburn State Prison. Shots

ment of the Star Theater located at

of the burning prison were later used

547 North Salina Street. The Star The-

in the 1930 film, “The Big House.” He

ater employed voiceover actors who

also created industrial films for Co-

mimicked the silent film actors’ mut-

lumbian Rope Company in Auburn,

ed speaking parts. That same year,

as well as for Prosperity Laundry and

Logan taught himself photography,

John Deere Plow in Syracuse.

eventually becoming a well-respected

Eugene Logan died on September

commercial and studio photographer.

1, 1957 and is buried in White Chapel

Eugene Logan also became a theat-

Memory Gardens in DeWitt.

rical filmmaker, and in 1914, created “Sitting Bull: The Hostile Sioux Indian

THOMAS HUNTER IS MUSEUM COLLECTION COORDINATOR AT ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.

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Top: Eugene Logan’s strongman act included supporting the weight of three men and weightlifting equipment in the early 20th century. Above: Logan (far left, behind camera) filming an Easy washing machine outside his motion picture studio in Syracuse in about 1920.

Last Word

What time do you get up in the morning and how do you take your coffee?

I’m a very early riser. I usually get up at 5. I meet my sister and we walk – only to reward myself with my coffee. I’m a Starbucks freak—chai tea latte nonfat extra hot. Total addict…Then I get home, get ready for work. I take my first appointment… I usually start at 8 and I go ‘til 7, sometimes 6.

What would your superpower be?

If I had to pick, I would say to be superfast. But I’m such a spaz already it might put me over the edge. Everyone tells me I’m superfast already, so I don’t know about that one…

What’s your favorite season in CNY and why?

Summer. I like to be warm and I like the sun and [summer] is our best chance of getting those two things.

What’s your favorite spot to enjoy the great outdoors?

I actually have to say, the backside of Drumlins East. Only ‘cause I’m there. In my favorite month, it’s like my office. It’s so beautiful back there (holes 12-16). You go up and it meanders through the trees and it butts up against the [Jamesville] Quarry and there’s a lot of trails. It’s gorgeous.

Ever get a hole-in-one?

I did. In 1995. At Tuscarora [Golf Club] on hole no. 2. It was a 130-yard hole and it was an 8 iron and a Callaway ball.

I still have the ball. And there’s a story about the ball, too. I was meeting my foursome and coming from work, rushing for the tee. I just pulled a ball out of my bag—it was the most scuffed up, ugly golf ball out of my bag. And I have access to free stuff, but of all the balls, this was the most scuffed…

What do you do when you’re at a party and a guest wants free advice on how to improve his or her golf game?

Do not keep your head down when swinging because it re-

With Linda Mulherin P G A M A S T E R P RO F E S S I O N A L AT D R U M L I N S C O U N T RY C LU B

stricts your ability to finish your golf swing.

Where were you when Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament this year?

Sitting right on my couch in my own bubble. I did not want to be bothered or disturbed. I just wanted to be by myself.

BY M . J . K R AV EC

Who are your favorite golfers?

Of the pros—Annika Sorenstam (she was very popular back

IT’S GOLF SEASON. SO, WE SAT DOWN TO TALK SHOTS

when I was getting into this business) and Tiger. Amateurs

WITH LINDA MULHERIN, PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL

—my students. I love following my students. I have a lot of

AT DRUMLINS COUNTRY CLUB IN DEWITT ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO SPEND EVERY WORK DAY LIKE YOU’RE HAV-

competitive type students.

Favorite character from Caddyshack? (We had to ask) Ty Webb.

ING A DAY OFF. HINT: IT’S STILL A LOT OF WORK.

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PHOTOGRAPH BY AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS, FILE

It does happen a lot. It doesn’t bother me at all.

Can we get golf tip? (We’re like that party guest).

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