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8 WAYS TO SAVOR THE SEASON FRESH FINDS FROM CNY SHOPS

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PurPle reign Apparently banned in some states for being invasive, Dames Rocket makes its annual appearance in CNY fields and roadsides right around Memorial Day. Delicately scented, in shades of pur-

Something’s wild

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ple, lavender and white, it looks pretty in an oversized bouquet.

ay has a way of infusing us with new life. It shakes the dust of winter.

We open windows. We go for walks. We pick wildflowers. We pay attention to the color of the sun as it sets deep pink with a promise of warmer days. It’s good to be out. To grill. To sip rosé on the deck.

And the air is sweet and warm again.

In the late spring issue of Central New York, we’re taking this time of year to heart as we

highlight the best of what’s in season and in stores. In honor of Mother’s and Father’s Days,

salad daze

we’re spotlighting some of CNY’s successful parent/child businesses. We’re also checking

I love the idea of touting your

in with local food bloggers to find out their favorite dining spots in CNY and, in the spir-

favorite homegrown produce on

it of home improvement, we talk to area remodelers and designers to show what’s trend-

a T-shirt. And with so many hat-

ing in bath design.

ers out there, this one’s a must.

Also, in this edition, meet photographer and visionary Laura Marino who is producing

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her first fashion show fundraiser for Golisano Children’s Hospital, celebrate 15 years with Roji Tea Lounge, learn what inspires the powerful work of quilting artist and photographer Ellen Blalock and get a recipe for Carrot Gastrique from The Chef & The Cook in Baldwinsville. Finally, visit with Chris Lajewski, Center Director of the Montezuma Audubon Center, to find out why birds make so much noise in the morning.

All good things that celebrate the best of CNY, its people and all its seasonal glory. Cheers!

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Contents Features

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Springing to Life

The new finds from CNY shops giving us spring fever.

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#nomnomnom

Foodstagrammers dish on local favorites.

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A Family Affair

Peek inside five Central New York family businesses.

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Vanity Fair

Area experts reveal what’s trending in today’s bathrooms.

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68 Departments

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6 Editor’s Letter 13 It’s All Good

What to savor in CNY now... Downtown Doings, Caught Doing Good...

22 The Seen

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

60 Our Town Live like a local in Fayetteville.

62 CNY Scout

The debut of an open air crafts festival.

65 Farm to Table

Baldwinsville’s The Chef & The Cook shares a recipe for Carrot Gastrique.

68 Art Profile

Quilting artist Ellen Blalock wants to push the boundaries of fabric art.

72 CNY Art

What’s on display at Central New York galleries.

74 Flashback

Dr. Roger Pease, co-founder St. Joseph’s Hospital.

75 The Last Word

With Montezuma Audubon Center birding expert Chris Lajewski.

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SURGERY AND RADIATION FOR BREAST CANCER IN AS LITTLE AS ONE DAY

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It’s All Good

Pretty sweet Immerse yourself in lilac season with this simple recipe for lilac sugar. After washing and drying lilacs (be sure they’re not treated with pesticides), remove flowers to fill a half cup. Combine petals with one cup sugar. Place the mixture in a clean jar in a dark cupboard for one week. Remove dried flowers and spoon infused sugar into a chamomile tea.

A-May-zing

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THE BIRDS MIGHT BE UP A LITTLE EARLY, BUT CAN YOU BLAME THEM? THE WORLD IS BRIMMING WITH BLOSSOMS AND BREEZES. GET UP, GO OUT AND SEE WHAT THEY’RE TWEETING ABOUT. OR NOT. HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO SAVOR CNY NOW—OR LATER, SLEEPYHEAD.

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Bonus tip: add chopped mango, too

salsa dance Celebrate strawberry season with strawberry salsa. Combine one pint of diced strawberries with one diced and seeded jalapeno pepper, a half cup of diced red onion, chopped cilantro, a dash of lime juice and salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

Flag ‘em Try this display for every summer holiday. Set small flags in a vintage bucket or flower pot filled with sand. Place on your front step for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

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Your mother would be so wowed

You should’ve seen the glance-arounds we got at the office while researching bird sounds online. We wanted to know who’s been making all the noise on spring mornings. Looks like the American Robin is one of them. Find other bird sounds at Audubon.org/bird-guide.

It’s a local tradition. The Mother’s Day Garden Tour at Sycamore Hill in Marcellus runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. May 12. Take in the sights of more than 40 acres of blooming gardens, statuary and water features. It’s as close to a fairytale setting as you can get. Tickets available at baltimorewoods.org.

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Lights out Extend your living space into the outdoors. String white lights on your deck, patio or a backyard tree to add instant glamour to an early summer night.

soLstice with the symphony Symphoria’s evening of casual elegance is a benefit event featuring a local farm-to-table meal prepared by Chef Luke Szabo of Scratch Farmhouse Catering, the Symphoria String Quartet and silent auction. 5:30 p.m., June 20 at The Orchards at Rocking Horse Farm, 3760 Apulia Rd., Jamesville. Go to experiencesymphoria.org or call the box office, 315 299-5598.

herbaL essence According to folklore, the time to harvest herbs is near the Summer Solstice on June 21 — when plants are at their most potent.

Check out Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs to rediscover what ancient people already knew about herbs and their magical properties. Just for fun.

Downtown Farmers market The Downtown Farmers Market starts Tues., June 11 in Clinton Square.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring more than 50 farmers and produce dealers each week selling fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cheeses, syrup, honey, handcrafted items and more. Plus, there’s live music during select weeks. Go to downtownsyracuse.com/farmersmarket

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It’s All Good DOW NTOW N DOINGS B Y G E E N A M AT U S O N

Roji Tea Lounge celebrates 15 years with renovation and new venture

Roji Tea Lounge will be transformed to evoke its Eastern-inspired roots.

the completion of a long-planned renovation. The lounge, known

East Village. I just felt that vibe.”

for its delicious teas, exceptional service and local art exhibits,

Roji brings to Syracuse the culture of Yoshida’s native Japan,

has been a popular, relaxing escape from the urban bustle. Now,

where she learned ritual tea ceremonies from her mother and

Roji will be transformed into a space evocative of its Eastern-in-

grandmother. Since Yoshida’s death in 2012 due to cervical can-

spired roots, an homage to the culture of owner Christian Van-

cer, VanLuven has worked to maintain the business and raise

Luven’s late wife Tomomi Yoshida.

their now teenage son. While renovations were always part of

Syracuse native VanLuven and Yoshida had been living in

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buildings,” VanLuven says, “and I’d think, wow, this is like the

Roji’s plan, they are finally coming to fruition.

New York City during the height of the bubble tea craze when a

Working with Cosmo Fanizzi of Syracuse-based City Woods

friend suggested they open a teashop. They decided to start their

Mill, VanLuven commissioned entirely new furniture for the

business in Downtown Syracuse. When the couple opened Roji

tearoom’s complete renovation. Fanizzi focuses on repurpos-

at 108 E. Washington Street in Hanover Square, the area had lit-

ing discarded wood to create new pieces, and a raw-wood style

tle else to offer – including foot traffic. The couple, however, felt

reminiscent of Japanese design. Generic furniture the tea house

attuned to the spot. “I’d look out here at the architecture and the

has had since opening and pale wood floors will be convert-

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This May, Roji Tea Lounge celebrates its 15th anniversary with

ed into an “origami-style layout” with different seating platforms and tatami mats. A currently unused door will become the new shop entrance, with the main counter beyond that. This project, however, runs deeper than aesthetic changes. “My vision,” VanLuven says, “was always [the idea that] tea is really good for you, but the cup it’s served in – where’s the energy? Did that come from somebody that had just as much love and compassion for their art?” The attention to detail and the intimate experience will be enhanced in the updated space, which will continue to feature the work of local artists as well as crafters and builders.

“My vision was always [the idea that] tea is really good for you, but the cup it’s served in – where’s the energy? Did that come from somebody that had just as much love and compassion for their art?”

Christian VanLuven

VanLuven, a guitarist who grew up in the local punk scene, brought his passion for music into Roji Tea Lounge.

“Music was just something that really broke the ice, and [made] a lot of people feel calm and socialize more.”

Customers would often inquire about the music played in the shop and VanLuven started sharing homemade CDs. Over time, he began connecting with musicians in Asia — he launched promotional label Roji Music in 2007 — and hosting open mic nights in the lounge to showcase local talent. He wanted to take this a step further and build a dedicated venue for music and artist promotion.

West Loft is the realization of this dream.

VanLuven will open West Loft on the Near Westside to act as both manufacturing kitchen for the Roji Tea label and a flexible event space. The kitchen will manufacture baked goods and bottled teas to be sold in Roji Tea Lounge and, hopefully, beyond. VanLuven and his team will work with both local and Japanese farmers to create original recipes, expanding beyond tea-infused goods. A movable stage and other large pieces will be crafted in the building’s metal shop, and will accommodate concerts, art events and maybe even a fashion show. The building located at 1153 W. Fayette Street, dubbed “The Cosmopolitan,” also houses Fanizzi’s business and offers free parking. The artist and musician studios at The Gear Factory are around the corner on South Geddes Street.

Much like the Hanover Square area at the time of Roji’s launch, VanLuven anticipates growth over the next decade in the Near Westside neighborhood. He believes the location and versatility will bring bigger performances

VanLuven is a guitarist who grew up in the local punk scene.

He first brought music to Roji Tea Lounge and is expanding to a new venue, West Loft.

and is the type of accessible venue Syracuse needs. VanLuven hopes the opening of West Loft will coincide with the completion of Roji’s renovation.

“We’re making sure we cement this as a place that’s going to be around for a while,” says VanLuven, “and really bring a great music community to Syracuse.”

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It’s All Good CAUGHT DOING GOOD

BY SUSAN KENNEDY

For photographer Laura Marino, a dream comes true

Above, a sample of Laura Marino’s fantasy photography. Marino is producing “The Magical World of Laura Marino,” a fantasy theatrical runway show, May 18 at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia.

us all to join her. She uses swirls of colored fabric, sparkling jew-

Her mannequin creations intrigued her friends and neigh-

els, flowers, makeup and fantasy-filled photography to turn her

bors, who soon became her living models. The postal worker,

models into works of living art. “I see people different,” says Ma-

the woman from the drug store, all stopped by Marino’s home

rino. “I have a vision for everyone I see. A look that is beautiful,

to get transformed.

and magical, like a still doll.”

“I say to my neighbor, ‘Hey, come on down.’ I’m gonna paint

It’s a world she’s been creating since she was a little girl us-

you orange and put you in water and put ice cubes in there and

ing her imagination to fill in the holes of her life. “My parents

coffee creamer. I just want to see what happens,” says Marino,

were kind of like hermits. I wasn’t around people,” she says.

laughing. “No one’s going to pay for that! So, I was able to ex-

As a teen in CNY, she was homeless and bounced through foster care. When she turned 18, she had to make it on her own. “I had to invent a life,” says Marino.

After taking cosmetology at the Madison/Oneida BOCES, she started work as a hairdresser. For two decades she worked at sa-

periment with people who were comfortable with me, without it having to be a work thing.”

Marino says a lot of her models came from difficult backgrounds, like she did. The artistic process became an escape for both Marino and the models, she says.

lons building her client base, her bank account and her personal

“I think we both enjoyed stepping out of our everyday lives.

life. Then about a dozen years ago Marino started playing with

Some models would cry. They went on this fantasy journey with

dolls. Life size dolls. She would spend hours dressing up man-

me and stepped away from their everyday life. I think they didn’t

nequins. Now married with two children and a more stable fi-

know they could escape in their mind.”

nancial situation, Marino says she finally had the freedom to bring her ideas to life.

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While Marino was reinventing her everyday models for free, she was reinventing her business. She opened a home-based hair salon

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PHOTOS COURTESY LAURA MARINO PHOTOGRAPHY

Artist Laura Marino lives in a magical world — and she invites

Mary Pat Oliker sits in the patio garden of her home in Manlius.

Central New York has been my home for 50 years.

It is where I met my husband, where our careers flourished and where we discovered a shared commitment to the many nonprofit and charitable organizations making a difference in our community.

Giving Forward: Mary Pat Oliker

The Community Foundation provides the vehicle to ‘pay it forward’ through my donor-advised fund. I have also named the Community Foundation in my estate plan, knowing that our legacy of support for Central New York-based education, healthcare and arts programs will be honored into the future.

I am proud to give back to the community where Dick and I made our life together. I find comfort in knowing the Community Foundation will honor our wishes and use our funds to support the areas of interest that so profoundly defined our careers and broader community commitments.

Read more of Mary Pat’s story at CNYCF.org/Oliker

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She expanded her business to providing hair and makeup for clients who needed professional headshots and pageant-bound women who needed portfolios.

As she created her tableau, Marino found ways to make her work world reflect her magical, artistic world. She taught herself about wardrobe, photography, lighting, Photoshop, photo editing and retouching.

“It’s fascinating. I reinvented me,” says Marino.

And now after decades working behind the scenes getting models prepped for other people’s events, fashion shows and fundraisers, Marino is producing her own. “The Magical World of Laura Marino,” a fantasy theatrical runway show, is set for 6:30 p.m. Sat., May 18 at Owera Vineyards, 5276 East Lake Road in Cazenovia.

This is no ordinary runway show. Guests will experience theater, dance, art, music, fashion and above all, magic, as interpreted by Marino.

Proceeds benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital, where Marino’s now teenage son was treated as a toddler following a near-drowning accident. “They were good to me as I was trying to hold it together as a parent,” Marino recalls. “They have all these themed rooms at Golisano, so kids can feel like they are not sick.”

Event proceeds will go to creating more themed rooms at Golisano. “[These] are play rooms, a play world at Golisano, and maybe that’s what I’m creating with my event,” says Marino.

The show is for all ages, but Marino hopes to see many young girls and girls like she once was.

“For those girls who think they have no chance in the world because they had a terrible start, I am here to tell you that you do have a chance. I’m living proof of it. If you put in the hard work, you can get to where you want to be. Find a world that makes you happy.”

Tickets for “The Magical World of Laura Marino” are available at cnytix. com/events/the-magical-world-of-laura-marino

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Above, Models embody Marino’s creative artistry. “I have a vision for everyone I see.

A look that is beautiful, and magical, like a still doll,” says Marino, pictured at left.

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Corporate bands from across Central New York competed for prizes and bragging rights at the seventh annual “Rockin’ the Redhouse” benefit concert at the Landmark Theater.

The winner of the battle of the bands got a chance to perform at the Redhouse Arts Center or a six-hour recording package at SubCat Studios. Lockheed Martin’s Defense Mechanism won Most Rockin’ Band while CXtec’s Dinosaurs were awarded Runner Up. Among other winners were Gio Pettigrass of Anheuser Busch’s Six Pack for Best Instrumentalist Guitar, Karthil Janardhanan of JMA Wireless’ JAM Wireless and Dan Blumental of Bousquet Holstein’s The Verdict for Best Instrumentalist Other. The annual event benefits the Redhouse Arts Center.

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1 . Aaron Frishman of The Verdict

(Bousquet Holstein) performs.

competed for prizes at the seventhannual “Rockin’ the Redhouse.”

3. Supporters wave glow sticks in the cheering section.

4. Singers for Six Pack (AnheuserBusch) perform.

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2 . Eight corporate bands from across CNY

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5. Fans cheer for their favorite band.

6. A guitarist for Steely and the Night Hogs (Advanced Automation) performs.

7. CXtec’s Dinosaurs were awarded Runner Up for Most Rockin’ Band.

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THE SYRACUSE AUTO EXPO CHARITY PREVIEW

02.06

The 21st Annual Syracuse Auto Expo Charity Preview gives guests a first look at the Syracuse Auto Show while raising money for 13 Central New York not-for-profit organizations. Since its inception, the event has raised just over $3.6 million dollars.

The preview showcases the latest in automotive technology, efficiency, safety and comfort and style for work, play or leisure.

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gets in the driver’s seat of the Fiat roadster.

2 . Jenelle King, left, and Jenny Redmond enjoy the Fiat roadster.

3. Guests check out the new Chevy Corvette.

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1 . Gus Lombardi, age 9,

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5. Jimmy Chambers checks out the Chevy Equinox.

6. Guests got a first look at the Auto

Show and the latest in automotive technology and luxury features.

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4. Co-Chairs and Show Chairs include, from left,

Tia Segretto, SADA President and Preview Co-Chair Gino Barbuto, Sarah Atkins, Auto Show Chair Brian Rapp, Dana Barr and Charity Preview Co-Chair Jim Barr.

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YOUNG & AMAZING AWARDS

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These students were among the honorees at the fourth annual CNY Young and Amazing Awards, sponsored by the Syracuse Area Honda Dealers, at the Everson Museum of Art. Chosen from more than 100 entries, the young men and women were honored in eight categories sponsored by local businesses. Each student received a $500 scholarship for exceptional achievements and contributions to the Central New York community.

“They are innovators, they are dreamers,” said presenter Susan Kennedy. “They are the kind of young people you meet who just

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1 . Evelyn Ingram, Director of Community Relations for Wegmans Food

Markets, presents the Wegmans Award for Health & Wellness.

2 . From left, winners of the CNY Young & Amazing Awards include

PHOTOS BY SCOTT SCHILD

Sophia Sportelli, Shannon Kirkpatrick, Elijah Barron, Ayooluwa Oguntola, Ryan Micho, John Dion and Scotty Fura.

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SNOW LEOPARD SOIRÉE

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The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo hosted its annual Snow Leopard Soirée at the zoo. The annual gala, which featured an elegant Monte Carlo theme, is a fundraiser to support the zoo’s conservation education programs.

This year’s event honored Friends of the Zoo board member Al Gough, Partner and CFO of Brine Wells Companies. Gough and his date, Mel Menon of Darco, took the Monte Carlo theme to a humor-

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ous level by dressing as King and Queen of Hearts playing cards.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner by Catering at the Zoo, a coffee and dessert bar and dancing. Animal greeters included Muppet the North American porcupine and Araña a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth.

The annual gala features silent and live auctions of very “zoo-nique” items, including a painting

by Bactrian camels Patrick and George, as well as behind-the-scenes animal encounters.

The gala raised funds to assist the zoo in providing education programs such as Zoo to You, a mobile program that brings zoo educators and ambassador animals to schools, libraries, community centers and hospitals and Zoo Guides, a program that trains 15 to 20 city high school students each year and employs them in summer education activities at the zoo.

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1 . From left, Sheena Solomon, Dirk Sonneborn,

Janelle Boyd, Megan Wagner-Flynn, Lauren Kochian, Lindsay McClung, Mike Ciaccio, Friends of the Zoo Board Member Heidi Holtz of Stillwork Consulting Group.

2 . Myra Menon, Alania “Annie” Graves and Caroline Menon show off their dresses.

3. From left, Friends of the Zoo President & CEO Janet Agostini, Darco Manufacturing’s Mel Menon, 2019 Soirée honoree and Partner & CFO of Brine Wells Al Gough and Zoo Director Ted Fox. 4. The gala raised funds to assist the zoo in providing education programs.

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PHOTOS COURTESY ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO

created by siamang apes Abe and Fatima and art

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To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.

FATHER/DAUGHTER VALENTINE BALL 02.26

Since 1974 the Loretto Foundation has helped support individuals served by the Loretto family of care. Through fundraising initiatives and a variety of giving opportunities, the Loretto Foundation provides additional funding to help enhance safe and secure facilities and deliver enriched programming for over 9,000 individuals in Central New York each year. Help us continue to support our communit b giving a gift or volunteering.

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and up) was held at Wysockis Manor.

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Father/Daughter Valentine Ball.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT Floral Shape 750-piece puzzle, $19.99, Drooz + Company, 36 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-920-8888, droozandcompany.com.

Springing to life

BY AMY BLEIER LONG PHOTOGRAPHS BY

AMELIA BEAMISH

The sights, sounds and sunshine of spring – who appreciates it more than a Central New Yorker? Emerge from your cocoon and let our local boutiques help you brighten up, spring clean, get outside and find a Mother’s or Father’s Day gift idea or two (hint, hint).

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TWISTED SISTER Twisted vegan leather handbag, $52.99, The Changing Room, 425 S. Warren Street, Syracuse, 315-299-4320.

BUGGING OUT Garden accents, Large Ladybug, $29, Grasshopper, small Ladybug and Ant, $19 each, Fringed Benefits, 6825 E. Genesee Street, DeWitt, 315-8024353, fringedbenefitsdesign.com.

PERSONAL TOUCH 12-inch cutting board with laser-etched recipe (customizable), $167, Paola Kay Gifts, 105 Brooklea Drive, Fayetteville, 315-632-2192.

BUTTERFLY EFFECT WHAT’S THE SCOOP Soil Scoop, $24.95, Rhubarb Kitchen and Garden, 59 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-5803.

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Pollinator Push Garden seed pop, $6.25, Synple, 70 Main Street, Camillus, 585-6153934, shopsynple.com.

MOTHERS KNOW BEST “Tough Mothers” book, $24.99, Skaneateles 300, 2. W. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-1133.

TOUCAN JAM Women’s vintage-style tropical suit, pants, $49, jacket, $59, Floridella, 114 W. Jefferson Street, Syracuse, 315-741-7961, shopfloridella.com.

SAY MY NAME Rae Dunn Mom and Dad mugs, $12 each, Witty Wicks, 190 Township Boulevard, Camillus, 315-672-3110, wittywicks.com.

BABY BAUBLES January Moon teether necklace, $45, Drooz + Company.

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ECO ON THE GO Bees Wrap lunch pack, $22.99, The Station, 603 E. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-8741.

TEXTURED TRIM Lilly Pulitzer Meryl pique top, $118, Cate & Sally, 4 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-1105, cateandsally.com.

STAY FRESH The Laundress Fabric Fresh, $16, Ã la Maison, 25 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville, 315-440-6637, alamaisonaccents.com.

PROUD PAPA Sugarfina Chocolate Cigars, $36, Drooz + Company.

SHOWERS, FLOWERS Pink floral umbrella, $18, Cazenovia Abroad, 67 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-3433.

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UNDER COVER Flowered baseball cap, $18, The Rose Cottage, 214 S. Manlius Street, Fayetteville, 315-637-1330, therosecottageny.com.

SALAD WINNER Meadow Buzz Salad Bowl Set, $37.99, Metro Home Style, 689 N. Clinton Street, Syracuse, 315420-2335, metrohomestyle.net.

DID YOU HEAR THE ONE Dad Jokes soap by Whiskey River, $10, Lillie Bean, 57 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-0677.

KING OF THE GRILL Tom’s Bootleg BBQ sauce, $6.99, 20|East, 85 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315815-4540, 20-east.com.

GOOD ADVICE Babe Ruth Wise Sayings porcelain tray, $23, Dazzle, 119 W. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-7499, thedazzlestore.com.

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BEER PAIRING Craft Beer Pretzels, $5.99 each, Metro Home Style.

WATER COLORS Water-repellent Fine Art RainCaper – Monet “Water Lillies” with magnetic sleeves, $68, Colorful Inspirations, 45 Main Street, Camillus, 315-320-4363, colorfulinspirations.com.

REEL IT IN Fishing reel coaster set, $39, Cazenovia Abroad.

KNOT COOL

WALL FLOWER Wall vase by Bonnie Scripa Pottery, $32.99, The Station.

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Marlin Spike, $48, The Local Branch, 4 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, thelocalbranch.co.

LEAF PEEPING Bohochic sandals, $99.99, The Changing Room.

PREPPED AND READY MINE 100-percent linen shirt, $135, Southern Tide seersucker shorts, $79.50, and Belted Cow ribbon belt, $55, Koolakian’s Menswear, 132 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, 315-471-7410.

EAT, SPRAY, LOVE Lavender Grey counter spray, $12, Skaneateles 300.

ARTISTIC EDGE Handcrafted recycled materials Prism bracelet, $26.95, and necklace, $44.95, Two Twisted Sisters, 25 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville, 315-638-1955, oliveseaterybville.com.

KEEPER OF THE FLAME Indoor/outdoor tabletop fireplace (14-inch diameter, 7.5-inches high), $176, J.D. Hunter Home, 55 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-815-4123, jdhunterhome.com.

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SWEET SUDS Gummi Bear Bubbles, $3, Lillie Bean.

BEACHY KEEN 2-in-1 beach towel bags, $28 each, Fashion Rescue 911 Boutique, 52 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville, 315857-6690, fashionrescue911.com.

SCENTS & SENSIBILITY Farmhouse Laundry Sachets in Fresh White Lilac, $8.50 for set of three, Tizzy’s, 1 Lincklaen Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-4737.

MITTS OFF Oven mitt by Blue Q, $12, Lillie Bean.

SCRUB A DUB Andrée Jardin kitchen cleaning set, $32, Drooz + Company.

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HERE COMES THE SUN Kilpatrick dress, $198, Bring It Back leather sandals, $112, and beaded envelope clutch, $172, Skaneateles 300.

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artisan cheese board at Owera Vineyards

Local foodies dish on their favorite CNY dining spots

BY MARGARET MCCORMICK

Central New York is home to hundreds of restaurants, with new ones opening every day. And there are a bazillion suggestions and opinions out there on where to get the most amazing barbecue, pasta, pizza, fish fry, sushi, steaks, diner food, etc.

How do you decide where to dine out and spend your restaurant dollars? Do you consult crowd-sourced advice sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp before stepping out?

We asked a handful of local food bloggers and “Foodstagrammers’’ (as foodies are called on Instagram) to tell us about one of their favorite restau-

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rants. The only criteria was that it be a locally owned restaurant that they hold in high regard, a place they visit repeatedly if their budget allows, or a restaurant they would miss terribly if they were to move away from Central New York.

The responses include a downtown restaurant with a focus on local ingredients, a Westcott Nation fixture, a burger and beer joint, a winery with a wood-fired oven and seasonal menus and a country inn with a white linen, fine dining restaurant.

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chris johnson and katharine flocken johnson weeatcny.com, @weeatcny and @wedrinkcny on Instagram)

brick oven pizza,

our go-to the tastes

PHOTOS COURTESY @WEEATCNY

The consistently delicious food and welcoming atmosphere makes this one of our regular haunts. Their award-winning wine is reason enough to visit, but their brick oven pizza and artisan cheese board are our favorites.

more info Owera Vineyards, 5276 E. Lake Road, East Lake Road, Cazenovia; 315-815-4311, oweravineyards.com

One of our favorite restaurants is Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia.

The spectacular views among the vines and apple trees are glorious in the summer and fall and the cozy interior is the perfect place to warm up in the winter and chilly Cazenovia spring.

lobster roll

what’s special What makes Owera stand out among other local restaurants is their commitment to family. Our children are welcomed with open arms when they come out with us and we can enjoy our meal without worry. Some of our most precious family memories have taken place there and we always bring visiting family and friends for a meal when they are in town.

With live music on Friday and Saturday evenings and a seasonal menu, Owera is also a favorite place for a date night or to meet up with friends.

When you visit Owera, be sure to say hello to Mario behind the bar. If you aren’t a regular, he will make sure you leave feeling like one.

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anthony tringale  eatlocalcny.com, @eatlocalcny on Instagram

my go-to When it comes to my favorite restaurant in Central New York, my choice is Defi Cuisine Corp.

what’s special

that’s Chef Cody Dedischew

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the tastes My favorite dish from Defi so far is chef Cody’s take on a holiday dinner, only better. It’s a beautifully presented entree that starts with seared Hudson Valley duck breast, topped with micro Brussels sprouts, fig dressing and a cranberry sauce painted on the plate, finished with truffles on top. Whether it’s the special tasting menu that truly challenges the team at Defi or a choice from the seasonal menus, Defi Cuisine should be on your list of restaurants to try in 2019. Chefs Nick and Cody are local treasures and their focus on local ingredients is unmatched.

PHOTOS COURTESY ANTHONY TRINGALE, TERI WEAVER

Chefs Cody Dedischew and Nick Salvetti are working hard to improve the quality of restaurants in the area and they place high value on hospitality and care for their customers. The kitchen is open and 16 seats at the counter give guests a front-row view of what’s happening – the chefs want diners to see what they’re doing and they want to have a conversation about food.

lara enders

@foodlaraloves on Instagram

my go-to

My favorite restaurant in Central New York comes to mind easily: The Brewster Inn, in Cazenovia.

the tastes

Some of my favorite themes from last year include the wild game dinner, Italian night, a beer pairing dinner in collaboration with Good Nature Brewery and the Brazilian lamb barbecue that took place outside in their garden.

PHOTOS COURTESY LARA ENDERS

what’s special I cannot say ENOUGH good things about (the chef’s table series). Attending a Friday night chef’s table is about as good as it gets for a foodie. For these events, the chefs create a themed prix-fixe menu with optional wine pairings (usually four courses, with some surprise gifts between courses). [This] allows you to try a variety of foods/new dishes you might not have had before, which I think is my favorite aspect of this experience. When I dine out and order from a regular menu, sometimes I tend to play it safe and stick to tried-and-true dishes, but I have yet to be disappointed by branching out of my comfort zone at one of these dinners. The atmosphere is intimate and interactive, with questions encouraged as you watch the chef-owners execute each dish, while explaining techniques and ingredients.

maple glazed ribs and seared chop

more info The Brewster Inn, 6 Ledyard Ave., Cazenovia; 315-655-9232, brewsterinn.com

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marc ramos

@mjcusefoodie on Instagram

my go-to To be honest, Alto Cinco is one of the reasons I moved to the university area. It is really a gem in our neighborhood and I could say the entire Syracuse area. No wonder they are still here and expanding. I always include it in the list of places to eat when someone from out-of-town asks me for restaurant recommendations. I am 100 percent sure that they will also love the food and have a great experience there.

what’s special

I also love the vibe and energy of the place. I’ve been there on dates, to meet friends, have drinks, celebrate special occasions, listen to live music or when I just want a quick bite to eat after a walk in the neighborhood.

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The first time I had food from Alto Cinco was more than a decade ago. It was a delivery to work to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

I remember having their rock shrimp burrito and calamari.

It was love at first bite. From then on, when I crave Mexican food, I go there to enjoy the delicious food. I probably have tried most of the food on their menu and enjoyed them all. I can order them again and again.

PHOTOS COURTESY MARC RAMOS

the tastes

jerk chicken tostada

zainab storms aclassictwist.com, @aclassictwistblog on Instagram

my go-to

My favorite Central New York restaurant has to be Coppertop Tavern.

PHOTOS COURTESY MICHELLE MCGRADY PHOTOGRAPHY, JARED PAVENTI

what’s special Everything on the menu is inviting and cozy and the atmosphere is neighborhood friendly. Whether you are meeting friends for beer and pizza or having a date night, the diverse menu covers every event. lobster pizza!

the tastes My favorite appetizer is the cheese fondue, which is so good it’s almost addicting. It’s hard to pick a favorite entree as I love their pizzas, bang-bang chicken, shrimp pasta and fish tacos equally. My husband raves about their mac and cheese, as well. It’s comforting and perfect when you need a home-cooked meal (without cooking at home).

more info CopperTop Tavern has two locations, Camillus, 315-488-1222 and Cicero, 315-458-1999, coppertoptavern.com

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A FAMILY AFFAIR How CNY’s parent/child businesses make it work

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

BIRTHDAY DINNERS THAT TURN INTO BUSINESS MEETINGS. BRAINSTORMING WHILE WATCHING FOOTBALL AT HOME OR BASKETBALL IN THE CARRIER DOME. COOKING UP NEW CONCEPTS IN THE KITCHEN WHILE PREPARING SUNDAY DINNER. FOR MANY FAMILY BUSINESSES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK, NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK AND HOME HAS BEEN A BALANCING ACT FOR GENERATIONS. HERE IS HOW SOME OF THE AREA’S FAMILY BUSINESSES MAKE IT WORK.

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“My kids think they work here.

My son just asked for his own desk.”

AMBER LEFEVER

Renee Neiderman, center, with daughter Ashley Neiderman, right, and daughter-in-law Amber LeFever.

Bev & Co: In the company of women The three generations of women involved in the Bev & Co boutique chain have each had their own personal style.

But they can all agree on one thing.

“It’s all about beautiful things,” says Renee Neiderman, who runs four stores in Upstate New York with the help of her daughter Ashley Neiderman, daughter-in-law Amber LeFever and other family members.

a Winnie the Pooh notebook.

Today, the stores are still busy with grandchildren and staffed by employees who are also like family.

“My kids think they work here,” says Amber LeFever. “My son just asked for his own desk.”

The company began in 1978 when matriarch Beverly Lathrop opened her first clothing store in downtown Homer. Initially

All three women give their input on merchandise, which is intended to appeal to multiple generations.

called Denim Duds, Lathrop changed the name to Bev’s Fash-

“We find brands that I would wear, as well as my mother and

ions when “she decided she didn’t want to just sell jeans,” says

grandmother,” says Ashley Neiderman, who recently launched

her daughter Renee Neiderman.

her own interior design business, Ash Decor, in a storefront ad-

When Lathrop decided to retire in 1998, she merged her bou-

jacent to Bev & Co in downtown Homer.

tique with Renee’s gift shop, A Tisket A Tasket. Renaming the

Mixing family and business comes naturally, Renee Neider-

combined venture Bev & Co., Renee Neiderman expanded into

man says, recalling a recent birthday dinner that turned into a

storefronts in Sackets Harbor in 2006, Ithaca in 2009 and Ska-

business meeting.

neateles in 2016.

“It aways does that,” she says with a smile. “You live it, you

Ashley Neiderman has fond memories of working in the stores as a child.

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breathe it, it never goes away.”

“We want to try to bring back this industry that has been gone for so long.”

DAVID IANNICELLO

David Iannicello and Libby Croom.

Syracuse Salt Company: A taste of local history Since childhood, Libby Croom has enjoyed spending time in the kitchen with her father, David Iannicello.

Now the duo has cooked up a business venture that could revitalize a historic Syracuse industry that has been dormant for decades.

The pair founded Syracuse Salt Co. in 2015, selling their own infused sea salts in local stores.

But the current lineup of products is just the beginning. Iannicello speaks passionately about his hopes to harvest salt locally

and Defi Cuisine Corp. Iannicello sourced hops locally for the Hoppy Lime sea salt; there is a Finger Lakes-region red wine in the FLX Wine salt that pairs well with red meat and chocolate.

“There is a rebirth happening for local foods,” Iannicello says.

“More people want to cook.”

Croom says the infused salts can help beginner cooks prepare an elevated meal.

“You can add a little and see how you like it; you add a little more and it can completely change the dish,” Croom says.

and bring back the notoriety of the Salt City. (In the mid-1800s,

Their father-daughter rapport extends into the business, and

Syracuse was the nation’s salt production capital. Most of the

the pair collaborate on future plans the way they work through

salt used in the United States came from Syracuse.)

recipes in the kitchen.

“We want to try to bring back this industry that has been gone for so long,” Iannicello says.

To promote even more local flavor, Croom and Iannicello have

“We don’t argue much,” says Iannicello.

“I think it is because we already know how each other’s brains work,” Croom says.

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“We pride ourselves on being invested in this community, hiring people in this community and cultivating our roles in this community.”

ANDY BREUER

Charlie and Andy Breuer.

Hueber Breuer: Six generations of community investment Hueber Breuer President Andy Breuer recently received a

and development, with recent projects including the CENTRO

phone call from a historian at Immaculate Conception Church

Regional Transportation Hub in downtown Syracuse, improve-

in Fayetteville who had discovered documentation of his ances-

ments at Syracuse Hancock International Airport and the new

tors’ first construction project in the parish in 1872.

Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds.

The family’s history in the area traces back to a pair of French

“We pride ourselves on being invested in this community, hir-

stone masons who came to Central New York to work on the

ing people in this community and cultivating our roles in this

Erie Canal.

community,” says Andy Breuer.

Nearly 150 years later, Hueber Breuer remains a powerhouse

The brothers grew up working on construction sites, “sweep-

in the local construction industry in its sixth generation of fam-

ing floors and hanging doors,” but each took a different path to

ily leadership.

the family business. Charlie Breuer worked in banking; Andy

Brothers Andy and Charlie Breuer are at the helm of the modern firm, with regular input from their father, Jim Breuer, who serves as chairman of the company.

The firm’s long history in Central New York is exemplified

But the drive to continue their family’s legacy brought them back to Syracuse, where their past summers on work sites gave them a unique perspective.

by their headquarters on Baker Avenue in Syracuse. When the

“It’s a different level of trust and empathy when you work be-

family bought the property, it was farmland on the edge of the

side people,” Andy Breuer says. “You know their names, their

city. Now the offices are flanked by Syracuse University hous-

families and their backgrounds. To come back and take on an

ing and the Interstate 81 corridor.

office role, it was special to still be able to connect to those ex-

“We’ve been here longer than anyone,” says Charlie Breuer.

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periences.”

“My dad believed you should take care of your customers. His motto was if someone spends their hard-earned money with you, you should give them your best effort every day and do the right thing.”

BRUCE RAPP

Bruce and Brian Rapp.

Bill Rapp dealerships: Family and customers first When Bill Rapp Sr. purchased the land on Burnet Avenue to expand his dealership in 1965, his son was skeptical.

will be the same with my son.”

Keeping up with technology will be the challenge for Brian

“I remember coming out here with my dad, thinking, ‘What

Rapp, who joined the family business full-time 10 years ago af-

are we ever going to do with all this land?’” says Bruce Rapp,

ter a real estate career in Washington, D.C. Smart phones and

who now serves as the dealership’s figurehead.

the internet have changed the way consumers shop for vehicles,

But as the business grew to include a body shop and additional franchises, the ubiquitous Syracuse dealership needed every inch of that property — and more.

Brian says, and cars themselves have become more complicated.

“It is more about electronics than it is nuts and bolts and grease and grime that we associate with being a technician,”

The Rapps now employ more than 135 employees, and Bruce’s

says Bruce Rapp. “That’s why I’m glad I have (Brian); he’s the

son Brian is positioned to take the business into its third gener-

one who is able to direct the dealership through the changes

ation of family ownership.

that are taking place.”

Bruce Rapp attributed the dealership’s longevity to a focus on customer service.

Working together as a family has its ups and downs, but both Rapps agreed that the benefits outweigh the difficulties.

“My dad believed you should take care of your customers,”

“We have our disagreements about sports, we have our dis-

he says. “His motto was if someone spends their hard-earned

agreements about business,” says Bruce Rapp. “You can’t let one

money with you, you should give them your best effort every

carry over into the other. We talk through things, work them

day and do the right thing. He passed that on to us, and now it

out and move forward.”

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“If I were to go into business with anyone else, I would have chosen someone with his character.”

JEFF LYMAN JR.

Jeff Lyman Jr. and Jeff Lyman Sr.

Jeffrey’s Auto Body: A new startup for the next generation Entrepreneurship runs in the Lyman family.

parts delivery service that the younger Lyman is spearheading

Jeff Lyman Sr. fell in love with cars as a teenager, working on

in Central New York.

classic Thunderbirds with his father. After two years of work-

Lyman Jr. pitched the idea to his father while watching foot-

ing at a dealership in Syracuse, Lyman decided to open his own

ball at home, and the e-commerce startup officially launched

business in 1983, growing Jeffrey’s Auto Body into one of the ar-

last September on his 23rd birthday.

ea’s premier independent collision repair shops.

When his son and daughter were in college, Lyman helped them start their own vending machine business, overseeing 180 coin-operated candy machines across Central New York.

The idea was to give them a taste of the entrepreneurship and

nology and the modern marketplace.

Both agreed that their family connection benefits their partnership.

help them determine their own career paths. Jeffrey Lyman Jr.

“If I were to go into business with anyone else, I would have

went on to get a business degree at SUNY Brockport. When he

chosen someone with his character,” says the younger Jeff Ly-

joined his father’s staff full-time two years ago, he had some

man. “I trust him, and that’s not always the relationship you

new ideas of his own.

have with a parent.”

The father and son are now partners in Tonquin, an auto 50

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Good Thoughts

“Early summer days are a jubilee time for birds. In the fields, around the house, in the barn, in the woods, in the swamp everywhere love and songs and nests and eggs.” ― E.B. WHITE

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Vanity Fair TODAY’S TR EN DS COM BI N E N EUTR A L COLORS, CLEA N LI N ES A N D MI X ED M ETA LS TO CR EATE A SPA-LI K E EX PER IENCE I N TH E BATH ROOM.

BY

NICOLE MOSS UNDERWOOD

GONE ARE THE DAYS OF PEPTO-BISMOL PINK BATHROOMS WITH MATCHING PINK SINKS AND TUBS AND 4 ¼-INCH TILES ON THE FLOORS. NOW BIGGER TILES, BIGGER BATHROOMS AND, OF COURSE, BIGGER BUDGETS ARE WHAT’S IN. WHAT ELSE IS TRENDING IN BATHROOM REMODELING? WE CONSULTED WITH AREA DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS TO GET THE LATEST IN WHAT’S

Interiors by Charity Buchika, Teaselwood Design

GOING ON IN THE BATH.

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Neutral Colors

“We’re seeing lots of blacks and whites,” says Charity Buchika, principal designer and founder of Teaselwood Design in Skaneateles. “Wood tones are making a big comeback in terms of vanities, and whites are popular with a little grey

Interior by Charity Buchika

Fewer Vessel Sinks

Many designers are using alternatives to vessel sinks in the bathroom. “We’re no longer seeing the bowl on the counter,” Buchika says. “There’s a lot of beautiful standard marble tops with an undermount sink, semi-raised sinks and some concrete counter tops with an integrated sink,” she says.

Interior by Lisa Pirro

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still going on.”

Exposed Light

“Lighting is essential in a bathroom and as much natural light as possible is ideal,” Buchika says. “Lighting over the vanity is also necessary. You will see a trend of unique lighting with glass shades, exposed Edison bulbs, and industrial-style light fixtures.”

Mix & Match

Everything doesn’t need to match.

In fact, mixing metals is hot right now. “We’re seeing golds with matte black or matte black with bronze and nickel,” Buchika says. Gold, in general, is making a resurgence in plumbing hardware, lighting fixtures (see opposite page, lower right) and high-lacquer cabinetry, according to Lisa Pirro, owner and designer of Lisa Limited Interior Decoration

PHOTOS COURTESY WHITNEY NICHOLS PHOTOGRAPHY

in Syracuse. While they don’t need to match, lighting fixtures and hardware should coordinate, says Pirro.

“Don’t buy a faucet and then lights six months later,” she says. Lighting can serve as “a piece of jewelry” that gives the room its personality.

Interior by Charity Buchika

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Bold wallpaper

“Wallpaper is making a huge comeback,” says Buchika. “It does great in a powder room, but be careful in the regular bathroom due to steam.”

Grasscloth and bold prints are also popular.

“Big bold wallpaper seems like it wouldn’t work in a powder room, but it works well,” says Pirro.

Interior by Lisa Pirro

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Minimalism

While mixing it up is trending, the general vibe is simplicity.

“Minimalist is winning out right now,” Buchika says. “It’s mostly clean lines with a lot of accents coming from mixed metals, not so many distressed finishes.”

Interior by Charity Buchika

tiPs from the exPerts Think about what you want to do with the property – stay or sell? While trends often drive people’s decisions, you don’t want to get too trendy if you’re planning on putting your house on the market down the road.

“We recommend using neutral colors, but spice it up with accessories,” Bakowski says.

“That way you keep it good for resale. You don’t want to lock yourself into something unless it’s going to be your ‘forever home’.”

emerald on the horizon

“Emerald green is happening now,” Pirro says. “Living in CNY, it takes longer for a trend to hit,” Pirro says. But high lacquer, gold and emerald green are starting to trend here.

Porcelain tile

“We’re seeing a lot of interest in porcelain that mimics the look of marble,” says Jim Angeli, a sales associate at Roma Tile in Syracuse. Porcelain tile can give you a high-end look for less. “Anything that looks like Carrara marble, esing, is popular. You really have to study it to know it’s not marble,” he says.

Be prepared for delays. “Then you’re not upset when the project is running 2-4 weeks behind,” Angeli says. “Delays happen on complete remodels because contractors don’t know until ripping things out if there’s a problem with the plumbing.”

Don’t downplay the importance of light.

“Try to get enough light in the mirror area to be able to put on makeup,” Buchika says. “The rule of thumb is to have two sconces to illuminate your face from either side and a recessed light above.”

Keep it personal. While it’s fun, and often profitable, to keep up with the trends, Pirro encourages clients to keep it personal. “Is there something that means something to you? A motif or a favorite color? It sounds juvenile,” Pirro says, “but the bathroom should reflect your personality” regardless of what’s trending.

Hire a designer. “Designers save you from making mistakes because they’ve done it a hundred times... They work with the materials every single day,” Pirro says.

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Our Town

Fayetteville

BY AMY BLEIER LONG

The village of Fayetteville turns 175 this spring and its residents make it an active community dedicated to progress and quality of life while honoring its history as a place that thrived near the Erie Canal. The walkable, historic area – once home to former President Grover Cleveland – is now home to small businesses, boutiques, beautiful parks and suburban neighborhoods. Fayetteville is part of the highest-ranked school district in Central New York.

Grab a bite

Eat in or take out at Asian Café, Oriental Star Chinese & Japanese, Gino’s Cheese Steak & Onion, Kyoko and King David’s. Kirby’s Grill and Taphouse serves up classic dishes for lunch and dinner. Call Twin Trees and Pasquale’s Slice of Italy for pizza and Italian favorites. Enjoy Sunday brunch at Craftsman Wood Grille & Tap House.

For upscale dining, try Arad Evans Inn and Brian’s Landing at Green Lakes.

Fresh seafood lovers stand in line at John’s Seafood truck. Bull & Bear Roadhouse and Avicolli’s open soon.

Have a drink

Start your day with a cup of coffee at Soleil Café (don’t miss their waffles) or Freedom of Espresso (perfect after a walk at the park next door). Have a cold one, wings and more at J.P. Mulligan’s Restaurant or Hornet’s Nest Tavern.

Pair Papá Gallo’s signature margaritas with your favorite taco. Acquire excellent vintages at Decker’s Wine and Spirits.

Clockwise from left, Shopping at Olive on Brooklea, the Dinosaur Roll from Kyoko, and the patio at Craftsman Wood Grille & Tap House.

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Shop local

Find the perfect gift at The Rose Cottage, Paola Kay Gifts, Enjoy, Skaneateles Jewelry, Cazenovia Jewelry, Chloe’s Closet and Olive on Brooklea. Browse fashionable styles at Eva’s Boutique, Paul Karaz Shoes, Ms. Fit Clothing, Heidi A Clothing Boutique, and Elsbeth Rose East.

Encore Thrift Shop benefits nonprofit music organizations. Invest in handcrafted furniture by Stickley, mix old and new from Shabby Chic and discover more than just home improvement items at Ace Village Hardware.

Annual events

Warmer weather brings the Memorial Day Parade, Party in the Plaza with live music, food trucks and more, as well as Symphoria and Fayetteville Jazz concerts in Beard Park. Each September celebrate the local community at the Fayetteville Festival. Come winter, take part in the Tree Lighting and hay wagon rides or Frosty Forest at Green Lakes State Park. Sled for Red is a popular fundraiser held at Four Seasons. Year-round, enjoy the fresh bounty at the Fayetteville Farmers Market.

Get outside

Green Lakes State Park (left) is renowned for its sparkling waters, hiking trails, fishing, beach and golf course. Canal Landing Park features a playground, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic area and fitness trail. Have fun year-round at Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center. Beard Park is a popular spot to walk and for village events. Take advantage of the proximity to the old Erie Canal to paddle, run or bike canal-side.

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Things to do Learn more about Fayetteville’s place in history at the Stickley Museum and the Matilda Joslyn Gage House. The Fayetteville Free Library has tons of programming and Makerspaces including a Digital Creation Lab and Fab Lab with 3D printers and other machines.

Get moving at Mindful Yoga, KW Fitness or Guzmán’s Dance Studio. Hit the links at Lyndon Golf Course or bowl Green Lakes Lanes.

Unearth treasures at Seymour June House Art & Antiques.

Explore furnituremaking history at The Stickley Museum.

“We really loved the idea of being in a village because we would be surrounded by neighborhoods. Fayetteville seemed to fit our ethos of brightness and community and really welcomed us when we opened.”

-Shem Doupe, co-owner of Soleil Café

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Arts and Crafted BY

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The Crafted Festival’s branding was designed by Cayetano Valenzuela, owner of Black Rabbit Studio, who showcases work at Wildflowers.

To learn more: Crafted,

thecraftedfest.com Wildflowers

Armory, wildflowersarmory.com Rail

Line, raillinesyr.com Macroburst

Productions, macroburstmedia.com

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Michael John Heagerty is an activator

borhood past its traditionally understood

of events and spectacles that draw atten-

boundaries. “As things develop down South

tion to local establishments, arts and the

Clinton, down South Warren, down Sali-

Downtown area. He is also the co-founder

na, this is the last remaining battleground

of artisan collective Wildflowers Armory

for the City of Syracuse,” Heagerty says.

on West Jefferson Street.

“We are part of the emerging Downtown

Wildflowers Armory features a core group

Southern District,” Podfigurny says. With

of seven artisan board members who sell

logistical help from Washington St. Part-

their handmade, original wares, as does a

ners and Ryan Lynch, owner of Macroburst

rotating cast of anywhere from a dozen to

Productions, the duo has come together to

50 additional local designers and artists.

capitalize on — and show off — their lit-

The concept grew out of a pop-up series,

tle-explored pocket of the city and make

but to maintain the energetic feel in a per-

the spot an attraction reminiscent of New

manent location, Heagerty and his collab-

York’s High Line.

orators kept the temporary display mod-

Combining their strengths and capabili-

el. Roughly every three months, “It will

ties, the group has developed Crafted, which

rise from its own ashes and morph into

will kick off Syracuse’s festival season on

a new creative space with different arti-

June 1 and 2. Podfigurny coined the ex-

sans,” Heagerty says. The space’s events

planatory tagline, “Crafts Meet Craft Beer.”

bay hosts workshops, gallery openings and other special events.

Crafted will be a vibrant showcase of artisans and their inventive work. A whop-

Around the corner on South Clinton

ping 130 makers will sell a wide range of

Street, perched next to the elevated train

unique items, from 3D printed jewelry to

tracks, Rail Line is a modern, versatile spot

toys and anything creative in between, in-

for private events. It is owned by Robert

cluding gourmet gifts, décor, apparel and

Podfigurny, another figure known for his

accessories. Heagerty notes that area arti-

involvement in Downtown; he also co-

sans work so diligently at their craft, they

owns The Evergreen, a Hanover Square

often need someone to take the reins and

bar and restaurant. The multi-level ven-

create larger opportunities for them to sell

ue offers indoor space with a bar and three

their work. That’s where he and the cre-

outdoor patios. A rooftop urban garden is

atives on Wildflowers’ board have stepped

being planned with help from a consult-

in. Utica and Rochester have popular craft

ing professor with Syracuse University’s

fairs that draw Syracuse artisans; now

Food Studies Program and will be able to

Heagerty says it’s time for the reverse to

supply fresh produce to downtown restau-

happen. Vendors are coming from all over

rants. In partnership with event produc-

the region, as well as Rochester and one

tion company Macroburst Productions,

from as far as New Orleans.

Rail Line will also work with local groups

Food vendors, food trucks, local craft

to hold public events such as fundraisers,

breweries, distillers and cideries will pro-

barbecues and concerts.

vide homegrown fare. “It’s really just a cel-

The two small businesses represent an

ebration of things that are well-crafted,”

extension of the Armory Square neigh-

Heagerty says. Live music from two stages

Wildflowers Armory and Rail Line, both celebrating their first anniversaries this spring, are hosting Crafted, a new festival.

will fill the air each hour of the festival. The MOST has signed on to create a children’s section with activities. The festival takes advantage of the multiple levels at and in between Wildflowers and Rail Line; it will be accessible to all abilities.

Recognizing the economic momentum the creative class drives, Crafted is designed to honor the artisans as VIPs. Podfigurny notes that small businesses and events like theirs increase foot traffic benefitting neighborhoods because people want to spend more time there and invest in the area with residential and commercial development. “That’s how Downtown has grown, and it’s been remarkable to witness,” he says.

“Everyone’s in the same boat, we’re just trying to lift all the ships in the harbor,” Heagerty says.

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Farm to Table

Let’s go orange

BY M . J . K R AV EC

CHEERING ORANGE IS NOT JUST FOR BASKETBALL SEASON. IN SPRING, IT’S TIME FOR CARROTS AND THEY’RE JUST THE FLAVOR WE’RE CRAVING. THANKS TO THE CHEF & THE COOK IN BALDWINSVILLE, THIS SWEET AND TANGY CARROT GASTRIQUE OFFERS A TASTY WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON. USE IT TO DRESS UP CHICKEN, ROAST VEGETABLES OR SALAD. AND IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT A GASTRIQUE IS, TURN THE PAGE. (WE HAD TO ASK TOO).

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ANY TIPS?

Getting to the right consistency for the gastrique can be tricky at first. Your end product should be maple syrup consistency, says Germano.

TO DRINK?

Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc — with a strong nose of mango and papaya, flavors of citrus and star fruit — will pair perfectly with the complexity of the carrot gastrique bringing out natural sweetness and subtle citrus.

According to seriouseats.com, a gastrique, in the simplest terms, The Chef & The Cook in Baldwinsville. This creative culinary concept offers everything from simple, traditional fare to more complex dishes. We asked chef and co-owner DeAnna Germano to explain. “We have a dual-sided menu to please all palates. The concept is showing the progression of a cook to a chef through food and welcoming all palates by having different style items.

The chef ’s side is higher end with tableside flair and molecular gastronomy and the cook’s side is more traditional items. Everything is chef-centric from the signature cocktails to how the food is served,” she says. So, should we say gastrique? Or Gastric?

“It’s Gastrique and it’s a French-style sauce,” Germano says.

Mais, oui.

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WHAT SEASONAL PRODUCE WILL YOU FEATURE IN YOUR MENU?

May and June is the beginning of the season for many fruits and vegetables.

We will definitely have a lot of locally sourced vegetables and early berries, blueberries, boysenberries, nectarines, green beans, early baby tomatoes, carrots, onions, spring peas etc.

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Carrot Gastrique 1 cup carrot juice 1 cup sugar 2 T red wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp coriander seed

In a small sauce pot bring sugar, coriander and carrot juice to a boil.

Allow mixture to boil until it starts to caramelize and turn light brown. Once light brown, add red wine vinegar and allow to cook until it reaches a maple syrup consistency. Season with salt and pepper, strain the seeds out and serve warm on salads, chicken or vegetables.

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Artist Profile

Pushing boundaries

Artist Ellen Blalock in her Studio.

FIBER ARTIST ELLEN BLALOCK WANTS TO CHANGE QUILTING’S SOFT PERSPECTIVE

Ellen Blalock has done a lot of things in her life. She’s been

ten give voice to the silenced or marginalized segments of our

a photojournalist (with the Syracuse Media Group), a mother,

community. She has explored the topics of ancestry, killings in

played the violin and piano in a family ensemble, taught at the

the African American community and mental illness. Blalock

university level and sold insects.

is not afraid to push the traditional boundaries of her medium

“My first job was selling caterpillars to other kids,” Blalock, who is 60, confesses. “I’d collect them and show them to the kids at school. That’s the way I made money.”

Blalock’s career selling insects ended with elementary school.

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in either her choices of message or materials.

“I want to change a certain perspective on quilting imagery,” she says. “I’m trying to develop the art form so it’s a little more in-your-face.”

Most recently, she’s made a name for herself as a fiber artist. She

Those who attended TONY 2012, the Everson Museum of Art’s

creates visually arresting, profoundly narrative quilts that of-

2012 biennial, will recall Blalock’s arresting installation titled

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“Cage.” It was an in-your-face statement about institutional racism, killings within the black community, racial stereotypes and how the circumstance of birth determines fate. The piece was comprised of three two-sided, eight-foot-tall quilted panels suspended from the ceiling that featured powerful images of African American men. The pieces loomed over the viewer evoking multiple and mixed messages of subjugation, intimidation and/or defiance. An accompanying video played statements by those who lost loved ones to violence.

“Cage” served to establish Blalock as an innovator within the medium and demonstrated the potential power of this seemingly demure art form within her hands.

Blalock’s foray into the world of quilts began in the late 1990s with “A Family Album: The Quilt Project,” a series of pieces inspired by an artist’s book project she had just completed in which she captured oral histories and old photographs from her family going back several generations.

A gallery wanted to blow up the images from the book and exhibit them, but Blalock protested. That seemed a little too easy. In the course

From Not Crazy Series, “Teddy Bear, Monsters and Lies,” 2018, 56”x62”.

of interviews with family members, she learned there were many quilt makers among her ancestors, but according to her Aunt Garnette, the quilts had been stolen.

“So I said ‘No.’” Blalock replied to the gallery’s request to hang the photos: “I’ll do quilts. I know how to sew.” She saw her own quilt making as a way to reclaim, or pay homage, to the quilts of her ancestors that had been taken.

Currently, Blalock is working on a series of quilts titled, “Not Crazy,” which deal with issues of mental illness and trauma in the African American community. She speaks freely about her own issues surrounding depression, suicide and a lack of self-confidence, which she implies was due to the severe discipline she and her siblings experienced at the hand of their father. Blalock had a crippling

“I want to change a certain perspective on quilting imagery. I’m trying to develop the art form so it’s a little more in-your-face.”

Ellen Blalock

stutter until she left home and went to college and she still has a hard time accepting a compliment. She says her father demanded perfection in all he and his children did and she was told she was never good enough.

“There are scars from generation to generation,” she says. “I look at my father and he knew he had to be the best he could be and he knew his kids had to be the best they could be even if he had to beat it into us.”

The still-evolving series includes a piece titled, “Teddy Bears,

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From The Fathers’ Series, 2002, “Jermane, 19, with daughter, Jada, 11 months.”

From A Family Album: the Quilt Project, “Got Feet #2”, 2001 46”x47”.

Monsters, and Lies,” which takes on the subject of child abuse.

was focusing on young, teenage moms. Nobody was talking to

In “Bang, Bang, You Dead,” she confronts the topic of gun vio-

these men or listening to these young men. I decided to listen.”

lence. The subject matter is raw and the imagery is bold.

“It’s about trauma,” Blalock says. “What does that look like?

their stories and captured them interacting with their babies.

I want to deal with the pain people show — being on the edge.”

She photographed her subjects in color, against a black back-

While some of the subject matter Blalock embraces is inspired

ground, which created a high contrast and rivets your attention

by events from her own life, she also found inspiration in what

on father and child.

she encountered as a photojournalist. Before she turned to fi-

The video brings her subjects to life and the text, which scrolls

ber arts, she was an avid and active photographer and videog-

through a variety of statistics on African American men, pro-

rapher. As a staff member at the Syracuse Post-Standard for 25

vides a sobering context.

years, her images appeared in print on a regular basis, but she also had gallery exhibitions.

In an installation employing photography and video titled “The Fathers Project,” Blalock gave voice to the teenage fathers she met while covering events in the Syracuse community.

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What’s next for Blalock is a moving target.

“I want to start drawing again,” she says. “But I want to stay in the quilt format. I want to give it a look I personally have never seen.”

In terms of subject matter, well, first loves are hard to forget.

“I still love insects,” she says. “That might be another series.”

From A Family Album: The Quilt Project, “The Child: Mannie Lee,” 2000, 26”x34”.

From Not Crazy Series, “Bang Bang, You Dead!”, 2018, 44”x43.”

From CAGE Installation: “Wanted,” 2012, 56”x110.”

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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.

From Gods to Social Justice: Indian Folk Artists Challenging Traditions: Representing two painting styles of eastern India, this exhibition includes a male tradition of scrolls from Bengal and a female tradition of wall paintings, now done on paper, from the Mithila region of northern Bihar. Both of these art forms have morphed and changed in contemporary India, creating space for artists to use their art to comment on issues facing their lives, their nation and the planet. Their work deals with a variety of injustices such as violence against women, female infanticide, political corruption, climate change, and war.

From the collections of Geraldine Forbes, Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus of SUNY Oswego, and Susan Wadley, Ford Maxwell Professor of South Asia at Syracuse University. Through May 18.

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.

Stories from the Land: Jay Hart exhibits images and elevation surfaces from around the world with carved wood wall reliefs by June Szabo representing land impressions created either by nature or man-made. Exhibit also includes ceramic pieces by Miyo Hirano and jewelry by Susan Machamer. Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Fri. May 10. Runs May 10-June 21.

Photography Exhibit: Terry McMaster and Robert Burdick exhibit their landscape photography with glass jewelry and assemblage by Max Block. Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m.

Fri. June 28. Runs June 28-Aug. 9.

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.

Socially Gifted: 75 Years of Gifts from the Social Art Club. Founded in 1875, the Social Art Club is a women’s club dedicated to the study of art in a group setting. The Club has an extensive history of supporting the Everson, including financial support for the acquisition of some of the Museum’s most iconic pieces, such as Adrian Saxe’s Untitled vessel from 1980, which graces

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Strolling Down Salina Street at Onondaga Historical Association.

the cover of the Museum’s American Ceramics catalog. Through June 30.

Sheldon, Maranie Staab, Doug Steinman, and Romy Weidner. Through July 27.

Key Figures: Representational Ceramics 1932-1972: Dating back to the Ceramic National exhibitions, which began in 1932, the Everson has a rich history of supporting artists who explore the figure. Artists like Viktor Schreckengost, Edris Eckhardt and Waylande Gregory routinely received awards and critical acclaim for their work. Key Figures examines the larger-than-life artists who shaped an art movement, and features select works from a new generation of artists who are building on this legacy by using the figure to explore identity, narrative and allegory. Through June 23.

Longyear Museum of Anthropology

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 Newhouse Photography Annual: This exhibition features work by photography students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and comprises more than 25 thematically diverse photographs by Newhouse’s Multimedia Photography students.

The exhibition represents various approaches to photographic practice and technique and showcases the rage of images that today’s students are producing. The exhibiting artists are Michele Abercrombie, Zack Bolton, Emily Elconin, Zach Krahmer, Jordan Larson, Sam Lee, Levingston Lewis, Gavin Liddell, Todd Michalek, Ally Moreo, Skye Schumacher, Liam Sheehan, Jes

2nd Floor, Alumni Hall, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive Hamilton. 315 228-6470. colgate.edu/longyear.

Closed Mondays, major holidays, and between exhibitions. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday–Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday–Sunday.

“Shhh! Don’t Tell Anyone!” Uncovering Histories of the Longyear Museum of Anthropology: In connection with Colgate University’s Bicentennial celebration, the Longyear Museum of Anthropology is undertaking an archival and collections-based research project on the history of the museum. Based on this research, students in Christy DeLair’s spring 2019 course, MUSE 300: Museum Curating, will curate an exhibition exploring how the collections were built, the life histories of objects before they came to the museum and after they left, and the lives and activities of the curators who shaped the institution. Through June 30.

Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse. 315-428-1864, cnyhistory.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 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 the large first-floor gallery, using photographs and artifacts from the many shops, so that visitors to the 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 the 20th century.

Items on display will include several pieces crafted by Gustav Stickley, who founded and published The Craftsman Magazine in Syracuse in 1901, his brothers L. and J.G. Stickley, in addition to drawings and stained-glass windows produced in Henry Keck’s workshop.

Other items will include architectural drawings of Ward Wellington Ward, and pieces from the Onondaga Metal Shops. Through May 2020.

The Victorian Era in Syracuse 1860-1890: 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.

These displays will allow for museum patrons to see these contrasting styles up close. Through May 2020.

Picker Art Gallery 2nd Floor, Dana Arts Center, Colgate University.

13 Oak Drive Hamilton. 315-228-7634. colgate. edu/picker. Closed Mondays, major holidays, and between exhibitions. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday– Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday–Sunday. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thursday of every month.

Koolanga Boodja Neh Nidjuuk (Children Listening and Looking on Country): In 2013, a collection of 122 artworks made in the late 1940s by the Aboriginal children of the Carrolup Native Settlement were repatriated to the Noongar community of Western Australia, having been stored away in the Picker Art Gallery’s collection since the works were donated by Herbert Mayer ’29 in 1966. The children artists made use of a vibrant palette to depict the world from their own experiences and started a pictorial landscape tradition that would gain international attention and become known as the Carrolup School. Forty of these artworks will temporarily return to the Picker as part of a traveling exhibition organized by the John Curtin Gallery of Curtin University, which maintains the collection on behalf of the Noongar.

This exhibition celebrates the enduring relationship among the Noongar, Curtin and Colgate in the University’s Bicentennial year. Through June 30.

Colgate Alumni Collect: Now in its third year, Colgate Alumni Collect presents

the personal collections of Tim Keny ’77 and Bruce Silverstein ’89. Featuring textiles and photographs from the 20th century, each alumnus has carefully built a focused collection that reflects his own personal expression. Curated by Michael Quinan ’19. Through June. 30.

Transatlantic Avant-gardes: A selection of artworks from the permanent collection will be on display accompanied by labels written by students in Professor Moure Cecchini’s Fall 2018 class, ARTS 238: Transatlantic Avant-gardes, 1880–1920. Through June 30.

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. His work focuses on the matriarch, Lena Nottaway, and the knowledge she passed on through her 15 children. Lena taught Kokomville how to utilize every element of the environment to become a self-sustaining community. The series of photographs is a testament to the cultural survival of the Algonquin people of Barrier Lake, La Vérendrye Park, Quebec, Canada. Despite broken treaties and clear-cut logging, these First Nation people continue to use the land as their traditions dictate. Through July 2019.

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916), Yeux Clos (Closed Eyes), 1890, Lithograph on chine appliqué, at Picker Art Gallery.

SU Art Galleries First floor of Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University, Syracuse. 315 443-4097, suart.syr.edu. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, closed Monday. Free.

Winslow Homer: Women and American Society During the Civil War Era: Distinguished Professor of Art and Music Histories Wayne Franits and students from his Senior Seminar studied wood engravings by noted American artist Winslow Homer (1836-1910) that depict women during the Civil War era. Their research and curatorial writing are featured in this exhibition. Through May 12.

Aaron Siskind (1903–1991), Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation #32, 1965, Gelatin silver print, at Picker Art Gallery.

Sound and Color: Whether we are healing or celebrating, the visual arts and music speak to our personal experiences and the connection we have to each other. It is only natural that the visual artist be directly influenced by melody and rhythm. Through May 12.

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Flashback

2019 marks the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph’s Hospital. Above, St Joseph’s Hospital co-founder Roger Pease.

Dr. Roger W. Pease, medical mentor, co-founder St. Joseph’s Hospital

PHOTOS COURTESY ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

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Dr. Roger Pease moved to Syracuse in 1848 after graduating

Pease had been part of the original group of physicians that

from medical school in Geneva, NY. When the Civil War began,

were responsible for moving his alma mater, the Geneva Med-

he enlisted as a surgeon in the 12th NY Volunteers. At one point,

ical School, to Syracuse.

he was responsible for transporting 500 wounded soldiers over

In addition to being a surgeon, Dr. Pease was an ardent abo-

200 miles to Washington D.C. He used 12 horse-drawn ambu-

litionist and supporter of women’s rights. A close friend of Dr.

lances and whatever wagons, coaches or wheeled vehicles he

Samuel J. May, another well-known abolitionist leader, Dr. Pease

could commandeer. Dr. Pease insisted that any wounded sol-

was responsible for administering to William “Jerry” Henry’s in-

dier — Confederate or Yankee — was to be picked up and cared

juries during the “Jerry Rescue,” an event that made national

for properly by medical personnel. Once in D.C., he requested

news in its defiance of the Fugitive Slave Law. In that event, local

permission from President Lincoln to use the White House as

citizens rescued “Jerry” from incarceration by federal marshals

a temporary hospital.

in Syracuse and spirited him to freedom in Canada.

In 1869, with the Sisters of St. Francis, Dr. Pease helped found

Dr. Pease resided with his wife Hannah, who also faithfully

St. Joseph’s Hospital. Soon thereafter, Mother Marianne Cope

volunteered at St. Joe’s, and four children at 320 Montgomery

was named director of the hospital. Dr. Pease continued as the

St. He died in 1886, a well-respected and loved physician who

Head of Surgery working closely with Mother Marianne. He

always completed his tasks ‘most cheerfully and thoroughly.’

eventually also served as a Professor of Clinical Surgery at Syr-

KAREN COONEY IS SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR AT ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.

acuse University’s School of Medicine.

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The Last Word

Chris Lajewski

C E N T E R D I R ECTO R FO R M O N T E Z U M A AU D U B O N C E N T E R

Chris Lajewski knows his tweets. Just ask

them daily from May through July, and they fly 3,000 miles to

him how to identify a certain bird and its song

spend the winter in the Andes Mountains of South America.

and he can explain in way that’s easy to un-

Very impressive!

derstand. So, we were all a-twitter about having the Director for the Montezuma Audubon Center as our featured guest in Last Word.

He can even tell you what the Bald Eagles

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

My backyard is where I spend a lot of time with my family and we enjoy our native trees, wildflowers and wildlife.

are really saying.

Why are the birds up so early in the spring?

What’s the best thing about being Center Director for the Montezuma Audubon?

The sun rises early in the spring and birds wake up before sunrise to begin feeding, breeding and defending their territory.

I get to work with wonderful conservationists in a critically important bird area where 300 bird species can be found through-

Which ones are the noisiest?

out the year. The Montezuma Audubon Center is the conserva-

Some of the louder birds in Central New York include Canada

tion hub for the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, a 50,000-acre

Geese, Snow Geese, Red-tailed Hawks, Sandhill Cranes, several

mosaic of forests, wetlands, grasslands, open water and agri-

wren species and Trumpeter Swans.

cultural habitats where millions of migratory birds stop during their long and arduous journey in the spring and fall. People from

Are there any tricks for determining

all over the world visit the Center to connect with the birds and

the birdsong of certain birds?

the places they need to survive... we also help inspire the future

Yellow Warbler says Sweet sweet sweet sweeter than sweet.

stewards of these natural resources through high-quality envi-

Ovenbird says Teacher teacher teacher teacher.

ronmental education programs and habitat restoration projects.

Caroline Wren says Tea kettle, tea kettle tea kettle tea.

Eastern Towhee says Drink your teeeeeeeea.

Describe your morning routine and most importantly, how do you take your coffee?

Despite what you see on TV and in the movies, Bald Eagles do not say keeeeeeerrrrrr. They say kekekekek kekekekek.

I get up when the birds start singing and enjoy a couple cups of coffee, hot and black. I love my short commute through the

As a birding expert, what do you think of

Montezuma Wetland Complex as there are always birds to see

Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds?”

and I make sure to keep one eye on the road.

Like most wild animals, birds are typically more afraid of us than we need to be of them.

What would your super power be?

I would like to have X-ray vision to see the migratory warblers,

We still think it’s a little scary.

— M.J. KRAVEC

vireos and other small songbirds high in the trees where they seem to hide from me behind the leaves.

Cerulean Warbler

What’s your favorite season in Central New York and why?

Spring! Because the Montezuma Wetlands Complex is home to millions of migratory waterfowl, songbirds, birds of prey and shorebirds. The birds are singing their hearts out and brightly colored in their breeding plumage.

Do you have a favorite bird?

The Cerulean Warbler is my favorite bird because it has a melodious, buzzy song with beautiful blue plumage, I get to see M AY/J U N E

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