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Nationally Recognized Stroke Care.

Say “Take Me to Crouse.”

As one of just 10 hospitals in New York State to have earned Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, Crouse Health is proud to provide the full range of stroke care services.

Minutes Matter Comprehensive stroke centers are the best-equipped medical centers in a geographical area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication.

At Crouse, receiving fast stroke diagnosis and treatment starts even before patients arrive at the Emergency Room. Once on the scene, our Emergency Medical Services partners start communicating with our ER and stroke teams, providing information vital for immediate treatment.

Working together, we’re consistently meeting — and exceeding — aggressive door-totreatment times that surpass the U.S. average. Crouse provides options for post-stroke rehabilitation, as well as continuing education to patients, our EMS partners and the community about the risks factors and signs of stroke.

Advanced Stroke Rescue Crouse is the only hospital in the region equipped with two hybrid operating room suites, allowing our multidisciplinary stroke team to provide the most advanced endovascular stroke rescue capabilities 24/7.

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If tPA is given within three hours of symptoms, the effects of stroke decrease significantly. Crouse has earned the American Heart/Stroke Association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus recognition for meeting — and exceeding — AHA guidelines for giving tPA within 45 minutes.

Community Partner KNOW YOUR STROKE SIGNS

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As a New York State-designated Primary Stroke Center since 2007, we’ve worked to raise awareness in our community about the warning signs of stroke.

With our designation as a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and home to the region’s newest ER, Crouse Health continues to deliver superior stroke care to Central New York patients.

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Editor’s Letter

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s much as we mourn summer’s exit, we wel-

You’ll also find our artist profile, gallery listings, Farm to Table

come the warmth and coziness that comes

recipe and more. On an end note, Last Word features a Q&A

with every fall in Central New York. Sure,

with Steve Spagnola who moonlights as a vampire for Fright-

the dark comes early and we retreat into

mare Farms in Palermo.

our homes. But there’s a warm light inside.

In the September/October issue, we’re all

All good stuff that savors the best of Central New York and that warm and cozy light of the season.

about celebrating home and hearth as we visit a Central New York couple who restored a historic home in Auburn to house

Cheers,

baseball players. We also check in with local gift and garden shop owners on how to decorate your front entry for the season. In other features, peruse area shops for cozy fall fashion and finds for home, check out the fabulous and frightening ways Central

MJ Kravec

New Yorkers celebrate Halloween and discover fresh decorat-

mkravec@advancemediany.com

ing tips and tricks from this year’s Parade of Homes designers.

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Contents 34 Features

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A welcoming home for professional baseball players in Auburn for the season.

Usher in fall with seasonally inspired front door decor.

Home Base

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Come in, Cinnamon!

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Snuggle into fall with stylish goods from local shops and boutiques.

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From Dusk til Dawn

Halloween parties aren’t just for the younger set.

Designer Diaries

Style tips from CNY’s top interior designers.

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TopDentists

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

ON THE COVER: Chartreuse throw, $64, Paola Kay Gifts, 105 Brooklea Dr., Fayetteville, 315-6322192. Velvet pillow, $165, Heidi A Clothing Boutique, 417 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, 315-632-4004. Walt Whitman “Leaves of Grass” book, $16.99, The Local Branch, 4 Jordan St, Skaneateles, thelocalbranch.co.

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RIGHT, FROM TOP: Resin acorns, $5.49 each, and leaf ornaments, $1.99 each, both The Rose Cottage, 214 S. Manlius Street, Fayetteville, 315-637-1330. therosecottageny. com.Squirrel, $60, The Station, 603 E. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-8741, facebook.com/thestationmanlius.

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Getting Cozy

63 18 Departments 7 Editor’s Letter 10 It’s All Good

Ways to savor CNY now.

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More than an area code: CNY Barometer … Downtown Doings … Behind the Scenes … Caught Doing Good … and more.

20 Social Lights

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

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79 CNY Scout

Shining a light on locally crafted candles.

80 Farm to Table

The New York Apple Association’s recipe for delicious apple fritters.

88 CNY Art

What’s on display at Central New York galleries.

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97 OHA History

St. Marianne Cope: The saint from Syracuse.

98 The Last Word

With Steve Spagnola, co-creative director, makeup artist and actor at Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park.

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It’s All Good

Falling all over D a r k s ki e s , th e m o o n si g h s A n eve n i n g b re e ze r u s tl e s tre e s A n d a s h i m m e r of go l d d e s c e n d s i n th e s tre et l i g ht.

W E’ R E FA L L I N G FO R T H E P O E T I C B E AU T Y O F T H E S E AS O N — A N D S O S H O U L D YO U. H E R E’ S A C O M PI L AT I O N O F T H E B E ST WAYS TO SAVO R C N Y N OW.

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BRANCH OUT

Add drama and height to any space by bringing bare branches inside. Put them in an interesting vessel and place in an entry, on a console or buffet for an organic, seasonal touch.

APPLE-ICIOUS

Celebrate the season with caramel apples.

Insert wooden stick into apples. Melt one bag of caramels with 2 tbsp. of water in a pan on stovetop. Dip apples and let cool on parchment paper.

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BERNSTEIN TO BROADWAY

Symphoria celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, featuring the Syracuse Pops Chorus, vocal soloists and his distinctive music that crossed the boundaries between Broadway, movies and the symphonic stage.

7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse.

Tickets: $20 and up, experiencesymphoria. org or call the box office, 315-299-5598.

4 INTO THE WOODS

More than 400 handcarved jack-o-lanterns light the trails at Enchanted Beaver Lake, Oct. 18 through 21 at Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville.

With fortune telling, treats and face painting. Visit onondagacountyparks.com.

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CIDER HOUSE RULES

On a stovetop, heat 2 cups of cider and add a cinnamon stick. Sip from a hearty, artisanal mug and sit outside to watch falling leaves.

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For donuts, dumplings, pies, crafts, a midway, gift shop, a cider mill and more. Don’t miss this CNY tradition.

The 46th Annual LaFayette Apple Festival runs Oct. 6 and 7. lafayetteapplefest.org.

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SCARF IT UP

It’s football season, so sport your school spirit in style with the SU Infinity Scarf. At Metro Home Style in Syracuse.

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CN Y BA ROMETER IT ’S WH AT ’S U P

DOUGHNUTTY An over-the-top doughnut breakfast sandwich from Syracuse’s Glazed & Confused doughnut shop was named one of the 10 most unbelievable doughnut creations in the country by USA Today. The Donini, a sweet breakfast sandwich made of two cake donuts pressed and grilled like a traditional panini sandwich comes in cheesy and candied bacon varieties.

MALL WALKING Pop singer Ariana Grande and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson were spotted at Destiny USA in July. Davidson was in town shooting the movie “Big Time Adolescence.” The pair got engaged in June.

HELLO JERRY Comedian Jerry Seinfeld stopped by Apizza Regionale for lunch while in town for a performance at the Landmark Theatre in June. The former “Seinfeld” star got the Calabrian — a wood-fired pizza topped with soppresseta, mozzarella, caciocavallo (another cheese), fresh oregano and Calabrian chili infused with local honey.

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STING OPERATION Beak & Skiff became the first apple orchard on the planet to pollinate by drone when it partnered with Dropcopter, a GENIUS NY 2.0 finalist.

BUILDING BRIDGES Illustrator London Ladd created a mural on the rail bridge over South Salina Street. His work features quotes and images from Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King Jr. Funding comes from the University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee, which disperses money for projects in areas impacted by Syracuse University.

CUSACK IN THE ‘CUSE John Cusack is returning to Syracuse to host a screening of his 1989 film “Say Anything...” at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on Wed, Sept.

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ON BROADWAY Myles McHale, a 2007 graduate of FayettevilleManlius High School and a New York University alum, is currently performing in the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls, based on the 2004 film of the same name.

McHale was cast in the show’s ensemble and made his Broadway debut in April.

LIGHT IT UP! The Landmark Theatre applied for a $500,000 grant for a new marquee from the New York Office of Community Renewal. Let’s hope they see the lights.

“I think it’s hell.”

SYRACUSE CHIEFS INFIELDER IRVING FALU ON PLAYING IN 97-DEGREE HEAT IN JULY.

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(315) DOW NTOW N DOINGS

BY MARGARET MCCORMICK

Causing a stir CHEF CHALLENGE SYRACUSE INVITES LOCAL CHEFS TO MIX UP FOUR COURSES WITH WHATEVER’S IN THE BOX

Early zucchini and pastureraised chicken.

Pulled chicken and pork in risotto topped with scallop.

to get the word out.

til you get there. You’ll likely sit with strangers and leave with

Most events are limited to about 40 people and most of them

new friends who share your interest in local food. Just bring

have sold out. Chefs get a list of “mystery box’’ ingredients 24

your appetite – and your sense of adventure.

hours in advance so they can start thinking their meal through.

Chef Challenge Syracuse is an ongoing series of pop-up dining

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who posted mouthwatering photos on social media and helped

In the style of the Food Network show “Chopped,’’ chefs are asked

events in Central New York, introduced last fall by Josh Rhoades

to use all of the ingredients in the “mystery box’’ in four cours-

and Ashley Murray, who operate a marketing company called Prag-

es, usually appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. With seasonal-

matic and Fresh Business Solutions. They were looking for a way

ity and imagination, anything is possible, including chocolate

to spotlight one of their clients, Grindstone Farm, an organic farm

beet truffles or turnip crème brulee for dessert.

near Pulaski, and put Syracuse on the map as a dining destination.

“We have some guests who have come five or six times, which

Their first event was in December at Salt City Grille in Salina

is great,’’ Rhoades says. “We had one guest who bought tickets be-

(now closed). They showed up with a “mystery box’’ of seasonal

cause her husband is a non-adventurous eater and she wanted to

produce and pastured meats from Grindstone and the restaurant’s

try something different. We want to make dining in Syracuse fun.’’

chefs created a couple courses on the fly for a small group of guests.

Chef Challenge appears to be a tasty recipe for all involved.

Since then, they’ve hosted events at Eleven Waters at the Mar-

Chefs, who normally work within the confines of their restau-

riott Syracuse Downtown, the Fish Friar, the Lincklaen House,

rant’s menus, get to flex their muscles and be more experimen-

Villa Verona Vineyard and Bistro, The Stoop Kitchen, The Mis-

tal. Guests get to step beyond their usual restaurant routines and

sion, Otro Cinco, Stone’s Steakhouse and others. They grew the

at some events have the opportunity to step inside the kitchen

events by inviting local food bloggers and “foodstagrammers,’’

and see chefs at work. Rhoades and Murray get to finesse their

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What’s for dinner? Who’s coming to dinner? That’s part of the appeal and fun of Chef Challenge Syracuse: You won’t know un-

event planning skills and make new connections. The events now receive sponsorship support from the City of Syracuse – Office of the Mayor and Visit Syracuse, an organization that promotes Syracuse and Central New York as a convention and tourist destination. They’re taking Chef Challenge to Providence, RI, and in coming months plan to offer two to four pop-up events in Central New York each month, including some in restaurants not normally noted for fine dining (think diners).

At a recent Chef Challenge event at The Genesee Grande Hotel, guests enjoyed double the pleasure – and food – as hotel executive chef Ryan Callahan and 1060 Restaurant head chef Emma Weichselbaum squared off in a friendly competition, using the same ingredients from Grindstone Farm to create distinctly different offerings for the meal’s four courses. Guests voted on their favorite for each course, which began with vegetable and sausage fritters and Utica Greens made with kale and ended with strawberry crème brulee and strawberry shortcake with walnut crumble and thyme-infused whipped cream.

“Chef Challenge breaks up the monotonous schedule of chefs,’’ says Rhoades, who grew up in Vermont and attended State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. “It celebrates what’s local and celebrates creativity. The food is really good and the social aspect is also a big draw – that’s what people tell us.’’

Peter Turcotte, a restaurant general manager who resides in Liverpool, has attended “at least six’’ of the Chef Challenge Syracuse events with his

Organic strawberry creme brulee.

daughter, Jessica, 18. They learned about the events through social media and are making it a point to attend as many of the events as possible before Jess starts college in the fall.

“Obviously, the food is great,’’ Turcotte says, “but it’s also a nice opportunity to mingle with people from other walks of life.’’ He and his daughter have shared a table with Grindstone Farm owners Dick and Victoria De Graff several times and have been exposed to new things, like sunchokes, a knobby-looking tuber sometimes described as a cross between a potato and an artichoke. Turcotte was looking forward to the July Chef Challenge event at SKY Armory, which included locally grown lavender in several courses.

“I’ve always encouraged Jess to explore food and step outside her comfort zone,’’ Turcotte says. “What Josh and Ashley are doing is wonderful. They’re helping people make a connection between local food, farmers and restaurants.’’

For information on upcoming Chef Challenge Syracuse events and to purchase tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/chef-challenge-16557942901.

Also look for Chef Challenge on Facebook and Instagram.

Fritter (left) and kale and greens parmesan crisp (right).

MARGARET MCCORMICK IS A FREELANCE WRITER AND EDITOR IN SYRACUSE. SHE BLOGS ABOUT FOOD AT EATFIRST.TYPEPAD.COM.

“It celebrates what’s local and celebrates creativity.

The food is really good and the social aspect is also a big draw – that’s what people tell us.’’

JOSH RHOADES, WHO INTRODUCED CHEF CHALLENGE SYRACUSE LAST FALL

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(315) BEHIND THE SCENES

BY AMY BLEIER LONG PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Building a mystery

Built off the idea of an escape room, the Museum of Intrigue eliminated the three defining elements of that genre: walls, gamemasters and time limits.

While the Museum of Intrigue features a fascinating collection of art, historical exhibits and relics, it seems to be plagued by thieves and a computer system constantly on the fritz – that’s where you come in.

You’ll need cunning and a sense of humor to help things run smoothly at the live gaming spot, located on the third floor of Destiny USA’s Canyon. “We’re creating immersive entertainment and bringing audiences on our journey,” says co-owner Nicole Ginsburg.

To create the museum, Ginsburg, co-owner Andrew DeRuiter and lead designer Jono Naito drew on escape room fundamentals (storyline, puzzles, props, engineering), then turned the genre on its head by eliminating three defining elements: walls, gamemasters and time limits. Though it seems like it could be a slick franchise,

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the entire endeavor is locally owned and operated.

The game designers craft original adventures with imagination, technology and theatrics. Available plotlines range from locating a sea captain’s lost treasure to solving a murder or being complicit in an art heist.

You will explore the highly detailed exhibits, unearth clues and overcome challenges such as decoding messages and “rewiring” circuits. Actors portray museum employees who are as much a part of the puzzle as the inanimate objects. These quirky characters have backstories but no set script; their interactions contain useful leads and are improvised based on the energy and engagement level of their audience.

Museum of Intrigue evolved out of Ginsburg’s work as production director at Frightmare Farms in Palermo,

a popular spot for scares. After successfully introducing an escape room model to utilize the haunted house off season, Ginsburg and DeRuiter created Escape the Estate at ShoppingTown Mall. As that site and their ideas grew, the concept developed into the current approach at Museum of Intrigue, which is accessible to a wide range of audiences.

The staff is adept at recommending specific games that will be a good fit for your group based on your interests, ages (it’s kid friendly) and number in your party. Different stories call for different levels of actor interaction, and the staff is very willing to tailor the experience to your comfort level. Naito says, “We strive for comfort. We want you to love our characters and our space, we want you to meet the owners and the designers. You’re encouraged to let loose and have fun in your own way.” Because there are very few enclosed spaces and the anxiety of a time limit has been removed, guests with a variety of special needs have been able to get in on the action in the wheelchair-accessible location.

New narratives are inspired by the desire to take advantage of a certain prop or piece of technology, incorporate an under-utilized part of the museum, or to tell a story that hasn’t yet been told. As a small business, Ginsburg and her team take customer feedback to heart and have even implemented changes to gameplay based on players’ experiences.

As the museum prepares to celebrate its first anniversary in November, the number of available stories continues to grow, including the addition of a prison escape game; a competitive tournament-style game; and a magic-themed game. Spurred by their expertise in gamification, they’re adapting their skills to new haunts through Frightmare Farms. They have also developed a variety of stories that can be played off-site for private parties or special events and are developing partnerships with local businesses.

Ginsburg notes that they are on the cutting edge in the live game industry: “I feel like we’re just scratching the surface of what we can do, and I know it’s not being done anywhere else. We’re launching it here in Syracuse, and we’ve already had a large interest [from others] to grow it and bring it different places.”

If you enjoy a challenge or want to see something you’ve never seen before, the Museum of Intrigue is an engaging way to spend an afternoon. Naito says, “We just want you to do something interesting and something fun.”

Top: Puzzles and props throughout the exhibits provide clues to the mysteries of the museum.

Left: Leila Dean, who plays Dr. Raz, is a local professional stage actor.

Dr. Raz is the assistant curator of the museum; Dean is also the site supervisor.

Bottom: Highly detailed sets, with antiques, periodauthentic paraphernalia, trompe l’oeil details, hidden circuits and switches create atmosphere.

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(315) CAUGHT DOING GOOD

BY SUSAN KENNEDY

A pirate’s life and treasure

Rick Martinez as Captain Jack.

filling “a treasure chest” with more than 20,000 canned goods.

From there, Martinez’s popularity grew. He read for kids at

buckling pirates ensconced him in a world of adventure, sus-

a local literacy event, which led to more appearances. By 2013,

pense and brotherhood. “I became friends with Blackbeard,”

the book-loving pirate anchored his sloop, left his regular jobs

says Martinez. Where in life he had few buddies, in books Mar-

and took his show on the open seas, full time.

tinez found a large group of pirate friends.

As Captain Jack, Martinez offers free and discounted books

Today, at age 53, Rick Martinez brings his love of reading and

and visits to those in need. He is the recipient of the Auburn Ro-

pirates to students across Central New York. Dressed as Captain

tary’s 2018 Paul Harris Fellow Award and Literacy Volunteers of

Jack, Martinez bears an uncanny resemblance to Disney’s Cap-

Cayuga County’s 2013 Literacy Volunteer of the Year. He funds

tain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean.” While in charac-

his philanthropy, in part, by portraying Jack to paying custom-

ter, Martinez visits schools, libraries, hospitals and even hosts a

ers, which include schools, party hosts, rum makers and festi-

summer camp for kids where they can explore reading and the

val organizers.

elaborate pirate ship he built in his yard.

It was that ship that set Martinez sailing into life as a full-time philanthropic, literacy-minded pirate.

In 2005, Martinez and a friend built a haunted ship for trickor-treaters on Halloween. Visitors flocked to see the display and its storytelling host Captain Jack.

“It was something done on a whim, that turned out to be some-

And he’s about to publish his first book “A Pirate I Be!,” the lyrical story of a little boy trying to convince his big sister that he’s a pirate. “Are you ready to write your own story? Filled with treasures and glory?” asks the young character in his book.

Indeed, Martinez already has.

“This is the life for me because I feel free to do what is right: put a smile on a child’s face,” he says.

thing magical,” he says. Martinez charged visitors a canned good donation for the Calvary Food Pantry. Thousands of people came,

SUSAN KENNEDY IS A FREELANCE WRITER.

You can reach Captain Jack at: www.captainjackforhirecny.com

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PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF RICK MARTINEZ

As a boy, Rick Martinez lost himself in books. His favorite? Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.” The stories of swash-

John and Kim Mezzalingua stand with their children in the new Kathleen and Daniel ’56C Mezzalingua Arts and Athletics Complex at Manlius Pebble Hill, a capital project supported through their fund.

My experience as a student, parent and board member at Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) has been life-changing. It ignited in me, and now my children, a life-long love of learning and a commitment to addressing problems creatively.

My wife Kim and I established a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation to make our giving easy.

MPH is a priority among the variety of education and humanitarian causes we support. We make donations to our fund when it makes good tax sense, and the Community Foundation staff ensures our money is stewarded well. When it’s time to make grants out of our fund, the experience is hassle-free.

Giving Local: John & Kim Mezzalingua

The Community Foundation also provides us with the tools to start conversations with our children about giving and engage them in making grants from our funds. As they grow, this will empower them to experience the fulfillment of giving to others. since 1927 Read more of the Mezzalinguas’ story at CNYCF.org/Mezzalingua

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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE AWARDS 6.3 The fourth annual Syracuse High School Theatre Awards was held at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse. Hundreds of aspiring actors from 23 Central New York schools attended the event, which was sponsored by the Syracuse Area Honda Dealers. The Tony Awards-inspired production featuring high school performers was established by Advance Media New York (Syracuse.com, The Post-Standard, NYUP) to celebrate and recognize students’ achievements in the arts.

schools gathered to celebrate high school theater in Central New York. The event featured performances from several high schools including Jordan Elbridge’s production of “Young Frankenstein,” top left.

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY DENNIS NETT

1 . Students from more than 20

1 . Top left, aspiring actors posed for

photos before the show. Top right, the cast from Oneida High School performs “Footloose.” Lower right, Fayetteville-Manlius High School performs a number from its production of “Cinderella.”

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WISE FUNDRAISER

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WISE Women’s Business Center (WBC), a resource for local women entrepreneurs, held its fundraising event sponsored by Key Bank at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia. Funds from this event benefit many of the programs WISE WBC offers which include business training and counseling.

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1 . From left: Sondra Goldberg, Susan Case DeMari and Lynn Horowitz.

2 . Nancy Muserlian, owner of Owera Vineyards, speaks at the event.

3. WISE WBC advisory board and staff, front row from left: Alyse

Holstein, Pragya Murphy, Briana Wright, Gwen Webber McLeod, Me’Shae Brooks-Rolling, MaryAnn Montforte and Joanne Lenweaver.

Back row from left: Alex Condon and Alex Waterbury.

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6. Tina Jacobs, WISE WBC client, tells how WISE has helped her business “Devine Gardens.”

7. From left, Rachel Galusha, Nancy Muserlian, Sabrina Webster, Lori McGee and Joanne Lenweaver.

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ALL CNY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AWARDS

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High school athletes from across Central New York took a walk on the red carpet outside of Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre in the inaugural All-CNY High School Sports Awards celebration. Some 33 trophies were handed out to Players of the Year in a variety of sports, as well as special awards for inspiring achievements on and off the playing fields. The event, inspired by ESPN’s popular ‘ESPY awards,’ was hosted by Advance Media New York. It was made possible by sponsorship from: Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, CNY Family Sports Center, The Syracuse Silver Knights, Central New York Chapter-National Football Foundation, The Syracuse Crunch, Burdick BMW, Cannon Pools, On My Team16, Bryant & Stratton College, NWS Janitorial, All Star Alley & Tavern and Five Star Urgent Care.

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and Amanda Cramer, of FayettevilleManlius, accept the lacrosse award.

5. Jeremiah Willis, of Cicero-North Syracuse, and Brooke Rauber, of Tully, accept the track and field award.

6. From left, Lainey Foti, Meg Hair, Jamie Boeheim, Danielle Rauch and Kasey Vaughn.

7. Girls swimming winner Alexis Falvo of New Hartford High School.

8. The West Genesee High School cheerleaders perform.

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ST. CAMILLUS’ 2018 CELEBRATION OF SERVICE

06.14

This year’s Celebration of Service, an annual event to benefit The Centers at St. Camillus and affiliate Integrity Home Care Services, was held at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse. The signature event honored two outstanding individuals, and, for the first time, an extraordinary professional organization for its generous service to St. Camillus and others in the community. The evening honored Michael J. Byrne, Shirley Cruickshank and the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association (S.A.D.A.), Gino Barbuto, President. The event raised nearly $25,000 in support of St. Camillus health care programs and services that improve the quality of life of residents and patients, as well as their families.

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limited edition commemorative 2018 Swarovski crystal ornament by, from left, Jim Spencer, chairman of The Centers at St. Camillus board of trustees, her daughters Becky Ponza and Karen Herskowitz and Aileen Balitz, president and CEO of St. Camillus and its affiliate Integrity Home Care Services.

2 . Michael J. Byrne, second from left, was presented with a limited edition commemorative 2018 Swarovski crystal ornament by, from left, Jim Spencer, longtime friends and fellow St. Camillus’ supporters Carol and Griffith Williams and Aileen Balitz.

3. The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association, represented

by Gino Barbuto, president, third from left, was honored for its philanthropy and generous service to St. Camillus and the Central New York community.

Pictured presenting a limited edition commemorative ornament, from left, are Jim Spencer and Aileen Balitz with S.A.D.A. members Anthony Lamaccia of Lamaccia Honda, Rich Burritt of Burritt Motors and Steve DiMarco of Summit Auto Group.

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ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH FOUNDATION GALA DINNER DANCE

06.01

St. Joseph’s Health Foundation hosted its 27th Annual Gala Dinner Dance at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona. More than 750 St. Joseph’s Health supporters attended the vintage circus-themed event. CirqOvation wowed the guests with their roving acrobatic feats and tarot card reader. An annual springtime fundraising event, the black-tie-optional gala offers an evening of dinner and dancing to live music. Since its inception in 1992, the gala has netted more than $5.9 million. This year’s gala co-chairs were Jonathan Chai, MD, Michele Chai, MD, Kathleen Chanatry Rogers, DO and Brendan Rogers, MD. Proceeds from Gala Under the Big Top will help fund St. Joseph’s Health 2

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1 . Pictured from left, gala co-chairs Michele Chai,

M.D. and Jonathan Chai, M.D., Tina Luke and husband St. Joseph’s Health President and CEO Leslie Paul Luke, St. Joseph’s Health Foundation Vice President for Development Vincent Kuss, gala co-chairs Kathleen Chanaty Rogers, D.O. and Brendan Rogers, M.D.

2 . Gala volunteers and St. Joseph’s

Health colleagues, Emily Read and David Egresits, ham it up in the Premier photo booth.

3. Joshua and Sora of CirqOvation wowed the Gala guests.

4 The Gala under the Big Top martini ice luge featured a “Kicked up Carnival Lemonade.”

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JCC OF SYRACUSE ANNUAL MEETING & GALA

06.03

The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse held its 155th Annual Meeting & Gala, presented by naming sponsor The Wladis Companies, at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia. The event sold out, drawing more than 260 people. Supporters came together to celebrate the JCC and honor a large slate of award recipients, all while enjoying an authentic New York-style deli brunch catered

by Essen New York Deli from Brooklyn. The event is the center’s largest and most important annual fundraiser. This year’s event proceeds, as in the past, will provide significant funding for scholarships to individuals in the JCC’s early childhood, after school, summer camp and senior programs.

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Annual Meeting & Gala committee members: Erin Hart, Robin Sisskind, Linda Drimer, Paula King, Lynne Pascale, Debbie Goldwein, committee chairperson, and Marci Erlebacher.

2 . Sheldon “Shelly” Kruth (far right), one of this year’s Hall of Fame Award recipients, chats with Victor Hershdorfer (far left) and wife Celaine (back facing camera).

3. Law enforcement was recognized with the Kovod Gadol Award during the JCC Gala. Pictured, from left, is Trooper Brian DeRochie, New York State Police; Investigator Benjamin Scalise, New York State Police; Major Philip Rougeux, New York State Police; Onondaga County Undersheriff Jason Cassalia; Michael DuBois, FBI; Onondaga County Sheriff Gene Conway; Janelle Miller, FBI; Captain Chase Bilodeau, Town of DeWitt Police; Jewish Federation of Central New York Security Liaison Susan Case DeMari; Chief John Anton, Town of DeWitt Police; JCC Executive Director Marci Erlebacher; and JCC Board President Steven Sisskind.

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n honor of Teacher Appreciation week, Revercomb Dental Group (RDG) sought direction from the community to nominate a deserving teacher for a smile makeover. Hundreds of nominations poured in, but the winner would be obvious after reading the nomination letter for 5th grade Jamesville DeWitt Middle School teacher, CarolLynn Boice. This wouldn’t be

Revercomb Dental Group’s first collaboration with CarolLynn. Last Fall, RDG learned that CarolLynn was using her own resources and seeking support from parents to make over her classroom. Her goal was to create a classroom environment that would meet the needs of her student’s various learning styles.

Dr. Revercomb, with the help of W.B. Mason, was thrilled to support her efforts by donating

alternative seating styles and new tables.

Dr. Revercomb will be using Invisalign to make over CarolLynn’s smile and he is confident that she will continue to use her smile to connect with and change the lives of all those around her. To better understand RDG’s commitment to giving back, we sat down with their Director of Marketing, Michelle Kielbasinski.

“We knew CarolLynn was special after witnessing her fierce dedication to her student’s success during her classroom makeover project. After reading multiple nomination letters on her behalf, we knew we weren’t alone in our admiration.” ~ RDG’s Director of Marketing, Michelle Kielbasinski

CNY Magazine: What motivates RDG’s commitment to giving back?

Michelle: “Service & Community are both core values of our practice. We appreciate the value and diversity of our team. We respect, trust and support each other.

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from doing something. We’ve made a commitment to understanding the needs of those in our community. We do our best to recognize the resources of the practice and the talents of our doctors and staff and we leverage those for the benefit of others. Everyone has the capacity to give. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture, it can be a simple as a smile offered to a stranger.”

make. We are accountable to one another and to all those we serve. Being committed to those values have led to generations of committed patients & the kind referrals of their families & friends.”

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SYMPHORIA SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

06.21

Symphoria held its 2nd annual Summer Solstice Celebration at the RedBarn 20 in Cazenovia. The event brought people together to enjoy the beginning of summer, delicious food, inspiring music, tastings of locally sourced foods and wines and a silent auction to benefit Symphoria. This event is an important source of revenue, helping the organization keep ticket prices affordable and supporting its many free programs. Symphoria reaches an estimated 100,000 community members of all ages with great music each year.

Its concert season of more than 30 performances ranges from the music of Beethoven and Brahms to Harry Potter and Queen, from Circus shows and Broadway music to Concerts for Kids, and almost everything in between.

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2 . Symphoria String Quartet.

3. Dr. Zahi and Mrs. Marion Makhuli, Dr. Dan Fuleihan and Marylou and John Thomasmeyer.

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Fashion featuring

The Hollywood Collection For the rst time in our area, the history of fashion and the glamour of Hollywood will be on display, as Eastview Mall hosts the world-renowned Gene London Collections.

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costumes worn by Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Elizabeth Taylor, and many other icons of the silver screen.

Enjoy a fashion retrospective featuring

authentic turn-of-the-century styles and modern clothing in 24 life-size steamer trunks.

Experience a complimentary guided exhibit tour with Mr. London himself.

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A limited number of tickets will be available at Eastview Customer Service.

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A private appraisal clinic for attendees will be part of this event.

Proceeds will go to Fashion Week Rochester.

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UNITED WAY LEADERSHIP RECEPTION 2018

06.20

United Way of Central New York held its annual Leadership Reception, fully sponsored by SRC, Upstate Medical University, Haylor, Freyer & Coon, The Hanover Insurance Group, King + King Architects, J.W. Burns & Company, Laboratory Alliance and Bond, Schoeneck & King at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Speakers discussed United Way’s importance in the community and coming changes at United Way that will help the organization better address the community’s needs.

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included Jeff Knaus of Digital Hyve and Lynn Hy of Food Bank of Central New York.

2 . Kevin Bernstein of Bond Schoeneck & King.

3. Evelyn Ingram, Wegmans director of community relations.

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Artist studios and “art hubs” are open for tours from 10AM to 5PM

Along the Cazenovia Art Trail, painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, and crafts-people welcome you to their studios in the village and the surrounding hills and valleys of Cazenovia Visit our website for a downloadable map and for multiple Art Trail bike routes that can accommodate all levels of ability.

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6. The event was held in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

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Furnished horse stalls found on Craigslist have become cozy cabininspired bedrooms.

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Home Base AN AUBURN FAMILY PROVIDES A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYERS

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hen some of the baseball players beginning their professional careers with the Auburn Doubledays hear they are being housed for the season in horse stalls, they may balk – until they see where they’ll be staying. Using an eclectic mix of Craigslist finds and DIY proj-

ects, Sue and Mike Talbot have created a sophisticated, comfortable temporary home for these young men.

The Doubledays, a Class A Short Season Minor League affiliate of the Washington Nationals, play 76 games between June and September. The players, who come from around the U.S. and other countries, are assigned to host families or must find short-term rentals upon arriving in Auburn.

The Talbots became a host family 13 years ago when they learned about the opportunity through Mike’s position working for the city of Auburn and were instantly interested. The family hosts four players each season.

The family has lived in their late-1820s Greek Revival house since 2011. Early on, while they renovated the older part of the house, players bunked in a bare bones 22-foot by 44-foot room added in the 1970s. Over the last two years, the Doubledays space, as it’s called, has evolved into a masculine, industrial interior layered with texture and vintage touches.

Above: The Talbots share their late-1820s Greek Revival home with Auburn Doubledays players each season.

Right: The Talbot family uses the space to entertain friends and family on Thanksgiving and other occasions.

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Sue, a painter and designer, drew inspiration from part of the space’s carriage barn origins, English pubs, commercial spaces and rich colors.

Many of the materials and furniture were sourced through Craigslist, including large wood-and-metal horse stalls from a thoroughbred horse farm. Initially, Sue was thinking of using the wood from the stalls to give players privacy where they originally had none, but the more the Talbots joked about using the stalls, the less silly it seemed. “Not having a lot of disposable income has made us super creative,” she says.

The Talbots customized the size of the stalls to maintain a wide aisle between the two sides of the room and a lounge area. Heavy doors slide to reveal bedrooms that feel like little Adirondack cabins: plaid sheets, striped rugs, red open-frame headboards and outdoor sporting equipment as decor.

Walls painted in Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams give the rooms a cozy atmosphere. Portable wardrobes and under-bed drawers provide storage for the players’ things, though most bring few possessions.

In the clubby lounge area, a dark brown leather sectional, glass-topped table, TV and video game console provide a place to congregate. Corrugated tin-clad walls feature large-format photographs of the area taken

by Sue. Wool blankets, cushions and an area rug bring in muted reds and oranges for added warmth.

Above: Chandeliers from Overstock.com are two of a small number of new elements the Talbots purchased.

Left: What little downtime the players get is often spent watching TV or playing video games in the lounge area.

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What didn’t come from Craigslist, Sue made: She sewed privacy curtains for the stall doors, built the long harvest table from leftover stall headers and a bar table out of wood from an old schoolhouse. She hand-painted the raw concrete floor with a trompe l’oeil tile look. She stained each ceiling board and Mike installed them. “One of the best parts of this is that she designed it all and we did it together,” Mike says.

Vintage objects and a few retail finds, such as the round chandeliers from Overstock and wool blankets from Joss & Main, add finishing touches. The Doubledays space does not have its own kitchen or bathroom, but guests are encouraged to use the Talbots’ kitchen and there is a full bath with a claw-foot tub nearby.

A sliding barn door separates the bar room from the bedrooms and lounge. The bar creates a transition from the Talbots’ living space to the Doubledays’ and features a hidden laundry area. Cabinets from a camp in Oswego divide the space and additional beadboard ties the whole room together. Sue wanted a mercantile feel to the bar and kept it open to emphasize self-service. “That’s really important to me, that people feel at home and they don’t have to stop and ask you where things are,” Sue says.

Being gracious hosts and providing that feeling of home are very important to the Talbots. They’re cognizant of the players’ need for a space to call their own, where they can unpack their way and unwind with

Above: The Talbots have collected signed cards from nearly all of the players who have stayed with them.

Right: The bar was a barn find and cleaning the finish revealed tiger oak and dentil moldings. Sue built a long, low bench with two repurposed doors from Mike’s godmother and she upholstered cushions in ticking.

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checkers, foosball and darts in the garage when they aren’t at the field.

Players’ families have also benefited from the Talbots’ generosity: Visiting girlfriends and relatives are invited over to pass the hours when players are occupied until after the game.

All the Talbots ask for in exchange is a signed trading card from each player and courteous behavior.

“We always say, [the players] don’t need a second set of parents, but they do benefit from being with family,” Sue says.

To help players connect with the family and each other, Mike and Sue host breakfast buffets on Saturday and Sunday. The Talbots themselves have found a deeper connection with each other and their sons Jimmie and Kevin, too.

“There aren’t too many things you can do as a family when your children get older. And because the boys get asked questions, it’s been a tremendous learning lesson about their hometown,” Sue says.

Most of the players are unfamiliar with Auburn and what Central New York is about when they arrive, but the Talbots love sharing the restaurants, brew pubs, culture and history of their thriving community.

“What interests us is connecting with these players on a personal level and discussing life. They’re all chasing their dream and that’s fun to watch,” Mike says.

Above: Sue and Mike Talbot with their mastiffs, Pink (right) – a great-great-granddaughter of the dog in classic baseball movie The Sandlot – and Nelson. The dogs help temporary living quarters feel even more like home.

Left: A vignette near the bar table features a 1920s-era catcher’s mask, glove and protective padding. A wooden bench from a courthouse, sourced through Craigslist, adds additional seating and the feel of old-timey bleachers.

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GETTING COZY

Handwoven merino wool blanket made in the USA, $150, The Local Branch, 4 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, thelocalbranch.co.

16-inch square deer pillow, $69.99, The Station, 603 E. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-8741, facebook.com/thestationmanlius.

Walt Whitman “Leaves of Grass” book and Mark Twain “Roughing It” book, $16.99 each, both The Local Branch. Small Berkley Table, $350, J.D. Hunter Fine Furnishings/Interior Design, 55 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-815-4123, jdhunterhome.com.

Cowhide rug, $659 for 5-foot by 7-foot size, Nest 58, 58 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-5888, nest58.com.

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MAD FOR PLAID

Plaid glass plates, $35 small, $50 large, Skaneateles Artisans, 3 Fennell Street lower level, Skaneateles, 315-685-8580, skaneatelesartisans.com.

NOT FAR FROM THE TREE

Cider Woods collection candles by Illume, $24 each, Bev & Co., 18 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-5064, bevandco.com.

SNUGGLE UP

Faux fur pillow handmade locally by Alison Fisher Originals, $58, 20|East, 85 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-3985, 20-east.com.

Faribault Stewart plaid wool throw $145, Drooz & Company, 36 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-920-8888, droozandcompany.com. Red and grey fringe handwoven throw, $88, Nest 58. Grey chunky knit wool throw, $150.50, The Station.

INSPIRATION INSIDE

American Rustic book, $50, Skaneateles 300, 2 W. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-1133, skaneateles300.com.

FRAGRANT FOREST

Caldrea linen and room spray in Daphne Feather Moss scent, $14.50, The Rose Cottage, 214 S. Manlius Street, Fayetteville, 315-637-1330, therosecottageny.com.

INTO THE WOODS

Thibaut Haywood wallpaper in grey, $76 per roll, Nest 58.

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TWIGGING OUT

Cheese knife set, $25.95, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette, 315-696-6085, beakandskiff.com.

COOL COMFORT

5 Panel twill wool camp hat made in New York, $28, The Local Branch. Everett shirts in Dark Garnet and Dark Army

by Paige Denim, $159 each, Mr. Shop Syracuse, 259 W. Fayette Street, Syracuse, 315-478-3938, mrshopsyracuse. com. Olo fragrance in Victory Wolf, $45, The Local Branch. Mac jeans in brick, $225, Projex214, 214 W. Jefferson Street, Syracuse, projex214.com. Brixton soft twill pants in green by Joe’s Jeans, $155, Mr. Shop Syracuse. Leather boots, $225, American Reserve Clothing Co., 208 Walton Street, Syracuse, 315-572-6383, americanreserveshop.com.

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GOT THE BLUES

Raw denim jeans, $198, American Reserve Clothing Co.

CASE GOOD

Embroidered square suede case, $34.99, Paola Kay Gifts, 105 Brooklea Drive, Fayetteville, 315-632-2192.

SWEATER WEATHER

Phil Petter sweater blazer, $495, Projex214.

LOCK IT DOWN

Travelon Anti-Theft Heritage backpack, $79.95, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards.

FANTASTIC FOX

Fox pillow, $69.99, The Station.

SWEET BOURBON

Maple Bourbon Caramels infused with Maker’s Mark bourbon and premium maple sugar, $20, Drooz & Company.

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JUST ADD JEANS

Embellished Green Ombre Plaid shirt, $49.99, and Forest Green Faux Suede/Sherpa Vest, $89.99, both The Changing Room, 425 S. Warren Street, Syracuse, 315-299-4320. AGL embroidered bootie in terracotta, $525, Paul Karaz Shoes, 414 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, 315-663-0200, paulkarazshoes.com.

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LADYLIKE LOOK

Leota dress, $140, Lillie Bean, 57 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-0677.

TIE ONE ON

Velvet leggings by Pam and Gela, $175, Heidi A Clothing Boutique.

FOLLOW THE THREADS

Embroidered sweater jacket by Johnny Was, $550, Heidi A Clothing Boutique.

TAILGATE TOP

Wooden Ships Game Day cotton sweater, $110, Lillie Bean.

PERFECT PATTERN

Navy/Black Paisley Pants, $49.99, The Changing Room.

FRINGE BENEFITS

VELVET CRUSH

Velvet shirt by Johnny Was, $185, Heidi A Clothing Boutique, 417 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, 315-632-4004.

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Fall Around Me faux suede vest, $34, Dazzle Boutique and Gifts, 119 W. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-7499.

A QUIET MOMENT

Perfect Night Out Ruana scarf, $34, Dazzle Boutique and Gifts. Eyewear reading glasses, $19.95, Enjoy, 419 E Genesee Street, Fayetteville, 315-637-3450.

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A BIT OF STYLE

Enamel Spade Bangle, $25, Bev & Co.

BFF STATUS

Friendship collar set, $35, Lucky Dogs, 22 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-2323, luckydogsservices.com.

SET IT UP

Enhanced Grace necklace set, $28, Dazzle Boutique and Gifts.

GIVING TREES

Zinc alloy and glass tree rings, $12 each, The Rose Cottage.

ROCK BANDS

Velvet stretch headbands, $12 each, by artist Wendy Edwards at Cazenovia Artisans, 39 Albany Street, Cazenovia, 315-655-2225, cazenoviaartisans.com.

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WHEN THE AIR TURNS BRISK AND SMELLS FAINTLY OF WOODSMOKE, IT’S TIME TO SPICE UP YOUR FALL FRONT ENTRANCE. SET THE SCENE WITH MORE THAN MUMS AND STIR UP A LITTLE AUTUMN ALCHEMY. WE KNOCKED ON THE DOORS OF THREE AREA EXPERTS FOR SOME SUPER NATURAL, SUPER CREATIVE LOOKS FOR YOUR FALL FRONT DOOR. THEY ANSWERED. YOU’RE WELCOME.

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The look: Autumn Harvest Using the warm colors and textures of the season, Diane Smith, owner of Colorful Inspirations in Camillus, styled this lush entryway that complements the stone and wood of this Skaneateles home.

“I love the way the colors and textures work together to create a warm harvest welcome. I also like the look of the swag on this front door instead of a wreath,” says Smith.

To create the look, Smith arranged fall leaves, branches, flowers and berries in distressed, light-colored urns. Cornucopias, faux and real fairytale pumpkins and gourds, other fall elements in rich colors and lanterns with moving flame candles add to the bountiful setting. “My favorite elements are the urns overflowing with branches and fall stems,” says Smith.

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your door, use similar elements and colors to fill urns. To capture the rich look of

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What you see 1. Warm colors complement wood.

2. Natural elements, including gourds, wheat, pinecones and berries.

3. Items grouped in odd numbers.

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the containers here, think big, says Smith.

“Oversize your urn arrangements. Nothing is worse than a tiny plant in a large urn. Make your arrangements overflow with fall. I used a fall leaf garland to overflow onto the porch from each urn.”

Additionally, group your display items in odd numbers, choosing various heights, shapes and textures.

You can also add a personal touch by us-

4. Oversized container arrangements.

ing what you already have to make a state-

5. Height and textures vary.

bring in different elements such as lanterns,

ment, says Smith. “Layer… Don’t be afraid to a small table, old chair or bench, signs, baskets, etc. … You will be amazed at what you can do with what you already have.”

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The look: Industrial rustic Carol Watson, owner of Carol Watson Greenhouse in LaFayette, combined perennials with industrial-look containers including a copper pot and vintage zinc tin for a chic, minimalist take on fall.

“Fall [looks] can be somewhat stale,” says Watson. “[This look] is sleek, chic and I find it restful.”

You can try this sophisticated look, even if your home is more traditional, says Watson. “It changes your look and it updates your home – even on a Cape Cod… It’s a fresh sophisticated look and it’s so practical because [you] can pop almost everything into the ground—except the Canna Lily.”

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a mix of materials, metals and fibers and longer, taller lines. Think robust

What you see

and sleek shapes and fresh-looking perennials like tall grasses (shown: Cal-

1. Tall grasses including Calamagrostis Overdam create elegant lines.

2. Rust-colored Rudbeckia makes a fresh alternative to mums.

3. Metallic accents are key for the industrial look.

4. A tin hanging container gives an autumn entry a new look.

amagrostis Overdam), richly- colored Rudbeckia, Heuchera (in cappuccino) and Angelina Sedum (shown in hanging metallic container). Metal pieces like hanging lanterns, a tool box, a milk can or an obelisk also work well with this style. Add unique shapes, such as a slate roof birdhouse or a metallic sculpture for interest. “You could pretty much use whatever you like that’s made of metal or glass,” says Watson.

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The look: Field finds For this fresh-from-the-field look, mother and son team Jennifer and Henry Cox, of Crazy Daisies in Marcellus, gathered backyard treasures including grapevines, pinecones, yarrow and other finds.

“Pretty much everything on there is from our backyard,” says Henry.

To create the swag around the door, Henry started with a grapevine garland base, attaching cotton, baby’s breath, eucalyptus, amaranthus, Jewels of Opar and Yarrow. Traditional hay bales, craft pumpkins, a candy corn vine, hanging Creeping Jennie (slightly reminiscent of The Addams Family’s Cousin It) and Halloween accents add whimsy and charm, while a wagon wheel brings in a rustic touch.

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3. Around-the-door swag has a grapevine base.

4. Halloween accents keep the look fun.

sweet or branches. Get creative with whatever the season brings.

Hay bales add a seasonal touch, while vintage farm tools, like a pitchfork add a country vibe. Dried flowers from the Regional Market will also work under a protected porch, as well

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Tina Norris-Robinson, (shown far left in photo at left) hosts parties with a distinct theme.

Themed halloween Enter, if you dare, the land of Seventies Zombie Prom, Haunted Hollywood and Mob Murder Mystery.

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY TINA NORRIS-ROBINSON

Tina Norris-Robinson and her husband, Jason, of Cicero, have been hosting adult Halloween parties for the last nine years.

Each has a distinct theme.

“I love the planning and decorating around each theme,” Norris-Robinson says. “To me, it’s like creating a work of art.”

For Haunted Hollywood, guests such as Marilyn Monroe and Bob Marley walked the red carpet. But instead of an Emmy, winners for Best Actor and Best Actress took home a Mummy—a statuette created by Norris-Robinson.

Mob Murder Mystery featured casino games and played on 1920s-era murder mysteries. Other themes have revolved around witches and vampires (the latter attracted a vampire Elvis).

Seventies Zombie Prom (which was actually three themes in

“I try to do something unique and special each year,” she says.

one, she points out) came complete with a disco ball, hung from

That includes the awarding of eight to 10 prizes, with competi-

the basement’s black ceiling, and a photo booth, where couples

tions and prizes pegged to the theme.

had their prom photos taken alongside skeletons.

As guests arrived, they were ushered in by her 13-year-old son, who handed out “bloody” carnations.

And the music? Why, “Stayin’ Alive,” of course, along with

Parties run until 3 or 4 a.m., when guests are already planning the following year’s theme. For 2018, it’s Wild, Wild West.

“As the parties have evolved, so has the level of people’s participation,” she says. “The bar is constantly being raised.”

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Witchy halloWeen For Ronda Garlow, of Onondaga Hill, a masquerade engagement party with another couple was followed by years of adult Halloween parties, children’s costume parties and then an allgirl, all-witch Broomstick Ball.

Ronda Garlow’s gatherings have morphed into a witches’ pub crawl.

For one of the Broomstick Balls, Garlow created a white witch’s costume from a wedding dress she bought at the Salvation Army. Bridesmaid dresses, she says, make “excellent” witches ballgowns.

In 2016, the event morphed into a witches pub crawl, by bus, through the village of Skaneateles and Tipperary Hill.

Last year, the crawl moved to Armory Square, where it will likely remain. Garlow reserved a suite at the Marriott Courtyard, and the witches gathered there beforehand for food and cocktails, and then again afterward. Some stayed overnight.

The crawl began with some 30 witches—kitchen witches, ugly

years of decorating.)

Before they leave each pub, the witches gather in a circle and cackle at the top of their lungs. “When 30 witches do that, it’s just hysterical,” she says.

witches, sexy witches, Glinda the Good Witches—and picked

For Garlow, “The best part [of the event] is that it’s all girls,

up more along the way. Garlow came prepared, with a stack of

and all family and close friends. Taking it out in public gives

witches hats. (She has a collection of about 70, amassed from

the community a glimmer of the fun.”

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“Turning it into an all-girl event gave mothers an opportunity to create a family tradition for their young daughters,” she says.

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Beth Lewis hosts two Halloween parties: One for the adults and one for the kids.

Macabre Halloween “In my home, Halloween is an everyday thing,” says Beth Lew-

as characters from the show. “We made a red drink and did ev-

pumpkin year-round.

erything we could to pretend we were somewhere else,” Lewis

To keep everyone happy, she and her husband, Casey, host PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF BETH LEWIS

vampire bar from the HBO series “True Blood,” and guests dressed

is, of Minoa, noting that her 2-year-old son carries around a toy

says. “We had a blast.”

two Halloween parties a year: One for children (they also have

Both Lewis and her husband get “geeked out” over Hallow-

a 6-year-old daughter) and one for adults (maintaining the tra-

een decorations, she says, and continue to buy more each year.

dition they started a decade ago).

The adult parties feature games and competitions. “But mostly,” she says, “we just sit and socialize.”

Come October, they transform their entire house. A graveyard appears in the front yard; a big spider, on the roof.

Inside, the usual wall decorations are replaced by lenticu-

Characters take creative turns: Jake from State Farm and his

lar pictures, which change when viewed from different angles.

wife, Flo, from Progressive; Where’s Waldo (who popped up be-

Bats hang from the ceiling. Splattered blood is projected onto

hind people); a couple dressed as a carrot and a horse (the “horse”

the walls. Skulls are everywhere.

kept nibbling at his wife’s head).

One year, they turned their dining room into Fangtasia, the

“We don’t go over-the-top scary or gory,” she says. “Our style is macabre.”

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Vintage Halloween

Lacy Meyers hosts events with a vintage theme.

Lacy Meyers, owner of Swoon Vintage Studio, brings her love for vintage clothing to the celebration of Halloween.

In addition to hosting parties, she serves as outfitter of the events, “putting together costumes from vintage pieces for all my friends.”

Meyers and her husband, JP, live in Marcellus and have a lake house in the Town of Scott, at the southern end of Skaneateles Lake. Along with friend Dustin Trivisonno,

ame Street,” portraying Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Bert

they brought last year’s Halloween party to the Glen Ha-

and Ernie and the Cookie Monster, among others. They

ven Restaurant (“the heartbeat of the south end,” Meyers

cavorted with a Joker (who “had an amazing costume,”

says), as a reunion for their summer friends.

Meyers says), glamorous skeletons, Little Bo Peep, the

er,” she says. “The Glen Haven turned it into an appreciation party for the locals and staff members and a reason for us to reunite after the end of the season.”

Meyers and her friends dressed as characters from “Ses-

Witches of Eastwick—even a penguin and a deer (under hot pursuit by a hunter).

“Parents of small children whom we don’t often see come to our parties,” Meyers says. “It’s an event they look forward to, a time when they can let loose.”

Each year’s party includes a dance contest, deejayed

by Trivisonno.

“JP, Dustin and I call ourselves the three-legged stool, because we’re always together and always hosting parties and getting people together,” Meyers says.

This year’s party will return to the Glen Haven. Since the restaurant is in a remote location, designated drivers and personal drivers will be enlisted, along with Uber.

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Kaylea and Jonathan Nixon COMPANY NAME: Nixon Pack Properties WEBSITE: www.NixonPack.com DESIGNING FOR: JMG Custom Homes DESCRIBE THE INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK AND FEEL OF YOUR PARADE HOUSE DÉCOR. To us, the Parade has always

been a place to go to dream. We want this house to be a space that serves as inspiration for everything from a major renovation, to small budget-friendly design hacks you can implement in your own home for a refresh. We kept the palette simple and clean to give a cohesive look throughout the open floor plan. We highlighted the unique architectural features, and then added flashes of whimsy for something unexpected.

We layered texture in all forms; greenery to breathe life into this new build, and added vintage gems to give it that lived-in, loved feel.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR STYLE?

Clean lines, collected, chic. With pops of personality to remind you that humans do indeed live there.

WHAT ARE THE DÉCOR/DESIGN TRENDS YOU ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW FOR FALL/WINTER AND GOING INTO 2019? Getting away from themes

and back to basics. Throwing out the old designer decor like heavy drapes and overstuffed, patterned furniture. Saying goodbye to one trend throughout. Rather, taking elements of a trend you like, mixed with things you love because you love them (not because you see them all over Pinterest and think you have to follow the trends to a T).

seven seconds to make the best first impression of your home, and that is a challenge I love to tackle.

IS THERE ONE THING YOU THINK EVERY HOUSE SHOULD HAVE? A family

heirloom or piece that adds history, life, and meaning to your space.

WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR ACCESSORIES OR DÉCOR LOCALLY? Vintage shops!

We love Curator of Cool in B’ville, Sweet Salvage in Jamesville, and Antiques on the Farm. You’ll also see me creeping through the aisles of HomeGoods at least once a week.

FAVORITE IMPULSE BUY? Our very first piece of art we got from the artist herself on an Instagram flash sale! It’s a collage of Frida Kahlo made up of thousands of hand-torn pieces of paper from around the world. So unique!

FAVORITE WALL COLOR? Reflection by Sherwin-Williams

WHICH ROOM IS YOUR FAVORITE TO DESIGN/DECORATE? The powder bath.

CAN YOU GIVE US A DESIGN TIP?

I know that’s an odd one, but if you think about it, it’s a place that every single person who visits your home will see. It’s a great place to make a bold statement. A close second is the entryway. You only have

Don’t forget texture — in all forms — rugs, pillows, window treatments, furniture. A space won’t feel done until you get all the ingredients just right. Mix and layer to get a lived in, collected feel.

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Examples of Mary Schalk’s work show her use of graduated shades of color.

Mary Schalk COMPANY NAME: Mary Schalk Design WEBSITE: maryschalkdesign.com DESIGNING FOR: Mark Antony Custom Homes DESCRIBE THE INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK AND FEEL OF YOUR PARADE HOUSE DÉCOR. Starting from the plan stage, I wanted to define spaces based on architectural features — ceiling, built-ins, spacial planning, door placement. I wanted a seamless transition from room to room, with visual impact through materials and surfaces. Decor-wise, I wanted to present a modern but classic feel — something different from the industrial and farmhouse trends of the past few years.

WHICH ROOM IS YOUR FAVORITE TO DESIGN/DECORATE? Kitchens — they

are the heart of the home and I love working with finishes and designing the space for function and beauty.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR STYLE?

I have always liked clean lines, strong shapes, neutral tones and strive for a well-edited, contemporary interpretation of classic design. I am obsessed with architectural details, scale and proportion. I use color sparingly, carefully and subscribe to the fewer-but-larger accessory rule.

DO YOU HAVE A DESIGN SIGNATURE (SOMETHING YOU ALWAYS DO)?

I love to do graduated shades of the same color, especially on tray ceilings, accent walls and trim.

IS THERE ONE THING YOU THINK EVERY HOUSE SHOULD HAVE?

A fireplace….or two!

WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR ACCESSORIES OR DÉCOR LOCALLY? I buy a lot on buying trips or through my resources, but locally I love HomeGoods — doesn’t everyone?

I also have vintage pieces or items I have picked up and changed the finish or other feature. If I am looking for something special locally, I go to Stickley Audi and Co.

FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE?

FAVORITE WALL COLOR?

I like French modernist style of the 1930s. Some of the best in modern design came from that era.

I like warm grays, from white with tint of gray to dark for accent walls and trim.

WHAT ARE THE DÉCOR/DESIGN TRENDS YOU ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW FOR FALL/ WINTER AND GOING INTO 2019?

When I was at High Point International Furnishings Market, I saw a lot of natural materials — wood, stone, metals — and a trend toward organic, artisans finishes on statement pieces like lighting and occasional and accent pieces.

CAN YOU GIVE US A DESIGN TIP?

Splurge on lighting as it can make or break a space. I like to layer it and everything is on a dimmer!

DREAM CELEBRITY DECORATING CLIENT? Sarah Jessica Parker

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AND FEEL OF YOUR PARADE HOUSE DÉCOR.

Well, like most designers I imagine, we love to show off the latest trends in style, finishing and furnishings in our homes. This year, and in many years prior, we tend to show modern, clean lines. I think this year we’ll see lots of marble and stone features, antique gold or brass accents and even mixed metals carried throughout the home.

FAVORITE WALL COLOR?

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WHAT ARE THE DÉCOR/DESIGN TRENDS YOU ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW FOR FALL/WINTER

DESIGNING FOR: Harrington Homes

AND GOING INTO 2019? Mixed metals,

especially the brushed golds/brass will more than likely remain popular through the autumn and perhaps even into winter.

I think it lends itself beautifully to the fall colors: ambers, greens and rusts, etc.

WHICH ROOM IS YOUR FAVORITE TO DESIGN/ DECORATE? I love to decorate all spaces,

but the family room is by far my favorite. I love the opportunity to mix upholstered seating, decorative pillows and throws, lighting fixtures, ottomans and/or accent tables and there’s generally plenty of opportunity for hanging prints and wall decor. Built-ins like shelving or the fireplace mantel provide space for more personal items

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SPACES SHOULD FEEL: Like you can see

like family photos that you can show off in variety of wood and metal frames.

WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR ACCESSORIES OR DÉCOR LOCALLY? You may think of them only for their fine furniture, but Ethan Allen offers an amazing variety of beautiful accessories, not to mention some of the greatest children’s furniture and accessories via their Disney collection...

In addition to E.A, small boutique-style shops such as à la Maison offer up great tablescapes materials, area rugs and accessories, and you’ll see a wide variety of their offerings in our home, as well! Family-run local operations like Cazenovia Cut Block

yourself living in them. Sure it’s great for your space to look like a magazine cover photo, but at the end of the day, is it comfortable? And can you see yourself living with the surroundings?

CAN YOU GIVE US A DESIGN TIP? Use mirrors for wall decor. Mirrors come in all sizes, designs, shapes and even colors, and often for the fraction of the cost of custom framed prints.

Besides the appeal that the frame or actual glass provides, the reflection of light and objects across from them add even more interest to a space.

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Tori Mercer’s work frequently reflects the individual style of her clients.

DESCRIBE THE INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK AND FEEL OF YOUR PARADE HOUSE DÉCOR.

With buyers involved early on in the process this year, the design for our house was sparked by their ideas and vision. The HGTV Fixer Upper show’s farmhouse is the feel our buyers were looking for. Inspired to put a personalized twist on this ever popular style, I set out to create a more elegant and traditional interior style with a nod to the comfortable farmhouse look.

WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR ACCESSORIES OR

Tori Mercer COMPANY NAME: Interiors by

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DO YOU HAVE A DESIGN SIGNATURE?

I don’t have a signature design trait.

Everyone’s space is their own and I think the individuality of each job is what sets it apart. I want to do something different and perfectly suited to each home I work in, rather than recreating my own signature element.

FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE?

My personal design style is more of a repurposed, rustic casual look. I love the idea of looking at something with fresh eyes and creative brainstorming to bring it back to life in a new form.

WHAT ARE THE DÉCOR/DESIGN TRENDS YOU ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW FOR FALL/ WINTER AND GOING INTO 2019? My favorite design trend is the addition of color.

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Everything has been soft, light whites and grays for a while now. I’m ready to see some color pop back in. And I love the idea that it doesn’t have to be on the walls. Crisp, light, white walls with bright colors interspersed in the furniture and accessories can be such a great, invigorating look to breathe life into a space.

WHICH ROOM IS YOUR FAVORITE TO DESIGN/ DECORATE? I love working on master bedroom and bathroom remodels. It’s a space we all spend so much time in but it’s usually the last that gets redesigned because nobody else sees it but us.

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DÉCOR LOCALLY? HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby and At Home are great local sources for last minute accessories & decor to finish a room. I also love Sweet Salvage, Rummage Heaven & Curator of Cool when I’m looking for unique pieces to add a rustic or vintage touch.

WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU? When I travel

I’m always noticing different design elements that catch my eye, like some amazing oversized lighting fixtures at the Colgate Inn in Hamilton or luxurious draperies in a beautifully updated historic inn on a recent trip to Savannah, GA. FAVORITE WALL COLOR?

Benjamin Moore London Fog 1541 CAN YOU GIVE US A DESIGN TIP? Don’t be afraid to mix styles. Don’t get caught up in keeping things all in one design style.

Bringing in a modern element with more traditional decor can make the space pop.

DREAM CELEBRITY DECORATING CLIENT?

Honestly, I hate to jump on the bandwagon but, Joanna Gaines.

Lisa Ryan likes to feature a signature piece in her decor.

DESCRIBE THE INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK

IS THERE ONE THING YOU THINK EVERY HOUSE

AND FEEL OF YOUR PARADE HOUSE DÉCOR.

SHOULD HAVE? Every house should have a

My inspiration comes from being outdoors. I love bringing in the greens of trees and grass and the blues of water and sky. A beautiful color palette can be created when looking at nature.

well-designed laundry room and plenty of storage. Reducing clutter has a big impact on the sense of calm in a home.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR STYLE? I like to

combine traditional and contemporary style elements. My style is comfortable and elegant with a few intriguing accents.

When I’m designing, I always consider how the family will fit and find comfort within a space. Also, how that space will grow with them should their tastes change or should they decide to sell.

WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR ACCESSORIES

Lisa Ryan

OR DÉCOR LOCALLY? I shop in a variety of stores to keep the home fresh and unique. I look for the unusual. For budget conscious clients I find great pieces at Marshalls, Pier 1 and TJMaxx.

I also love to peruse the artisan shops in the area for unique decor.

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ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW FOR FALL/WINTER AND GOING INTO 2019? Wallpaper is making

DO YOU HAVE A DESIGN SIGNATURE (SOMETHING YOU ALWAYS DO)? I always

include one signature piece. I try to create something totally unique — original artwork, photography, a common household item used in a new way or a repurposed piece of furniture. Also, I like to sneak a pig in somewhere.

a comeback! That’s not to say I am ready to wallpaper my house but I think, when placed thoughtfully, it can make a beautiful accent wall or backdrop. I’m also excited by the imaginative ways people are repurposing everyday items.

WHICH ROOM IS YOUR FAVORITE TO DESIGN/ DECORATE? I love to decorate a family

FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE?

My favorite interior design style is transitional. It’s the perfect balance of traditional design elements with clean, modern lines.

or living room. Designing a space that will serve each unique family takes a lot of thought and care. I love to see it all pulled together at the end.

a soft blue or green that evokes a sense of calm in a room. My favorite blue is Lookout Point by Benjamin Moore and favorite green is Sea Salt by Sherwin-Williams.

CAN YOU GIVE US A DESIGN TIP? Start with an inspiration piece like a rug, a piece of art or a décor item. Find something that speaks to your emotions and build your room from there.

DREAM CELEBRITY DECORATING CLIENT?

Working with Elton John on a home!

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Beth FreemanWarren’s signature look is warm, comfortable and functional.

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DESCRIBE THE INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK AND FEEL OF YOUR PARADE HOUSE DÉCOR.

My inspiration for the Parade of Homes showhouse is color, comfort, function and a unique look! I have been designing, specifying and ordering all of the furnishings for this house since March 2018, when I was hired by Cordelle Development to do the project… This Parade of Homes project will entail a portion of 8 months of this year for me. Some of those weeks are 80-hour weeks and some of those weeks are ten-hour weeks, due to other clients and projects. By the way, the last two weeks, starting Oct. 1 before the show opens on Oct. 13, will be 80-hour weeks!

HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR STYLE? My style

is usually defined by my client. I often explain that I am like a psychiatrist, trying to get into my client’s head — what they want, need, and will love living with for the next eight to 12 years.

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WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR ACCESSORIES OR DÉCOR LOCALLY? I order my

COMPANY NAME: Freeman Interiors Ltd WEBSITE: www.freemaninteriorsltd.com DESIGNING FOR: Cordelle Development

DO YOU HAVE A DESIGN SIGNATURE?

My design signature, and I definitely have one, is warm, inviting, comfortable and functional — even when it is a more formal interior — not simple design! I am not a “TREND” designer.

I do not do anything on impulse!

SPACES SHOULD FEEL… Spaces should

be fabulous and unique! Every house should be the owner’s “castle!”

furnishings from all over the world.

I often custom order for each client and each project. My design studio is 7,000 square feet. It is full, very full, of interesting and beautiful merchandise that I hand pick to have sitting on my floor. Most of it [is] fabulous “stuff!”

Some people refer to our Freeman Interiors Studio like a little museum!

FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE? I enjoy several genres of design — ranging from traditional, contemporary and transitional. I enjoy both residential and commercial work. Although most of my design projects are in the greater Syracuse area, I do travel, and have done projects up and down the East Coast from Boston to Florida in my 35 years of being an interior designer.

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WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Good

architecture, great lighting in a room, a piece of furniture or fabric that my client wants me to work around.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR STYLE?

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Practical… The best compliment I hear from people during the Parade is when they say: “I could live in this home that you designed!”

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FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE?

WHICH ROOM IS YOUR FAVORITE TO DESIGN/

For myself, I like comfort… but with some style.

DECORATE? The Great Room because it is the focal point of the house.

SPACES SHOULD FEEL: inviting without a lot of clutter.

WHAT ARE THE DÉCOR/DESIGN TRENDS YOU ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW FOR FALL/WINTER AND

IS THERE ONE THING YOU THINK EVERY HOUSE

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CAN YOU GIVE US A DESIGN TIP? Really think about how you want to use your room and consider the people who will be using it.

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Farm to table

We’ll fry if we want to YO U CA N ’ T E S CA P E . T H IS IS A P P L E C O U N T RY, A F T E R A L L . W E W E N T TO T H E FO L KS AT N Y A P P L E AS S O C I AT I O N FO R A SW E E T O L D - FAS H I O N E D FAVO RI T E T H AT W R A P S A L L T H AT W H O L E S O M E , A P P L E-Y G O O D N E S S I N TO A WA R M , F LU F F Y- O N -T H E- I N S I D E , C RIS P Y- O N -T H E- O U T S I D E T R E AT. Y E S , T H E Y ’ R E F RI E D. B U T YO U ’ L L B E O K I F YO U E AT J U ST O N E . G O O D LU C K W I T H T H AT.

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he orchards beckon. And so does the kitchen. When New York apples are in season, you’re bound to get busy baking, cooking, saucing, and, occasionally, frying. We asked the ex-

perts at New York Apple Association for an old-fashioned, comforting favorite for the season.

“New York apples are known for their robust flavor and rich colors and are synonymous with the fall,” says Tami Bacon, public relations manager. These apple fritters are the ultimate reward after a day’s picking. Roll ‘em in powdered or cinnamon sugar or try them glazed.

Apple Fritters COOKING TIME 5 minutes INGREDIENTS For 15 Serving(s) 2 New York State apples, diced 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup milk 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder Oil for frying Powdered sugar

TIP Glazes go well with these too. To make, combine 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, ½ tsp. vanilla and 1 tbsp. milk. Mix well until glaze it smooth. Drizzle over fritters after letting them cool a bit.

DIRECTIONS Beat egg and milk into dry ingredients, stir in apples and drop by teaspoonful into hot oil. Fry until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels 3-5 minutes and roll in powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar. Makes 12-15 fritters.

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CNY’s fritter guy O N # F RI T T E R F RI DAYS , C H RIS M A LO N E P O ST S A B O U T E AT I N G F RI T T E RS E V E RY F RI DAY. A N D T H AT P R E T T Y M U C H M A K E S H I M A N E X P E R T.

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There’s a post on Chris Malone’s Insta-

ent. The more apple pieces, the smaller

gram account that shows a phone receiver

in size; and the fewer apple bits should

resting on an apple fritter. The post reads

be slightly larger. I love empire apples,

“Calling all fritters.” Just an example of

but a sweeter apple, like a gala or honey-

what you’ll find on #fritterfridays.

crisp, works well. Cinnamon is a must,

Malone started writing Fritter Fridays

and hints of vanilla and/or maple are al-

in 2016. “I thought it was funny especial-

ways welcome. The fritter can’t be super

ly due to the alliteration,” he says.

fried, because not everyone enjoys chewing on a hockey puck. And, lastly, the frit-

His posts about eating fritters every Friday from various places all over town have

ter should be topped with a glaze.”

a following. Most of the posts are funny,

“I’ll give my Top 5 in alphabetical or-

serious and historical facts with fritter in-

der: Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard and Tim’s

serts. Clearly, this is the guy who knows

Pumpkin Patch (tied), Green Hills Farms,

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punny, pop culture-referencing, sometimes

him, what makes a good apple fritter?

“There are a couple types of apple frit-

Writer, improviser and fritter expert Chris Malone with Roosevelt.

Harrison Bakery (my usual go-to), Lyncourt Bakery, Price Chopper. Favorite specialty apple fritter came from The Sweet Praxis.

ters. Many of the supermarkets and lo-

The consumer has the ability to apply as

They had an apple-maple-walnut fritter,

cal bakeries offer the doughy variety. Or-

much cinnamon and powdered sugar as

which was amazing. Kudos to creativity:

chards, like Beak & Skiff and Tim’s Pumpkin

they please.

Recess Coffee once offered their classic

Patch, offer battered apple fritters… The

“The doughy variety takes a little more

latter fritter has an upper hand: They are

care. The dough needs to be proofed well.

served on-the-spot fresh, piping hot, the

Apple slices don’t have to be numerous,

apple kind of melts in the crispy coating.

but they need to make themselves pres-

breakfast sandwich in between halves of an apple fritter from Lyncourt Bakery.”

Sweet life, man.

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Artist profile

Nature and nurture SY R AC U S E P H OTO G R A P H E R D O C U M E N T S T H E T R A D I T I O N S O F FO U R- G E N E R AT I O N S O F A N A LG O N Q U I N FA M I LY

Above, “Lena’s Great Granddaughter in Cradleboard” by Michael Greenlar from Kokom Lena of the First Nation Algonquin. At right, Lena paddles a canoe.

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BY K AT H E R I N E R U S H W O R T H

T

he Syracuse-based photographer, Michael Green-

of the settlement, which is 20 miles from a major highway and

lar, has done a lot of things for his art, but eating

90 miles from the small city of Maniwaki.

moose nose has to be one of the strangest.

known as the Barriere Lake Band of Algonquins and they’re set-

ask him to describe it. “The first thing you do to it, is put it on a

tled on a small reserve of roughly 57 acres at Rapid Lake, Que-

hot fire to singe the hair.”

bec. They are one of the 10 Algonquin communities established

Greenlar, 65, who is a photographer with the Syracuse Post-Stan-

in Western Quebec and Ontario. The lives of these people are

dard (Advance Media New York), was introduced to moose nose

deeply connected to and intertwined with the cycles of nature;

while documenting the traditions of a four-generation Algon-

finding elements of their sustenance, shelter, clothing, trans-

quin family living in the Canadian bush. He made multiple visits

portation, entertainment and more in what grows and grazes

over the course of decades to the remote settlement called Ko-

around them. Their engagement with the natural world is com-

komville, which is Algonquin for “village of grandmothers.” On

plete, but more importantly, their respect for it knows no limits,

roll after roll of Kodachrome film, he captured members practic-

which explains the importance of moose nose.

ing the hunting, trapping, fishing and cultural rituals that have PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL GREENLAR

The residents of this small community of about 20 cabins are

“It’s like grizzle on a stick,” he tells me when I

bound them together for generations.

The visits culminated in a recently published book by Greenlar titled, “Kokom Lena of the First Nation Algonquin.” The pho-

“The main defense mechanism for a moose is his nose,” Greenlar says. “They (The Algonquins) believe that eating any part of the moose makes you a better hunter. Eat the nose and you become a better hunter.”

tographs and much of the narrative in the book, which was ed-

Kokom Lena, who was born in 1913 and passed away in 1997,

ited by former Syracuse Post-Standard editor and Central New

was the principal repository for those beliefs and traditions and

York Magazine editor and founder Tim Atseff, focus on Kokom

a vital reason why they continue to be practiced to this day. In

Lena Jerome Nottaway, the matriarch and spiritual leader of the

the 1850s, a fire destroyed much of the land comprising the ter-

community. But the essence of the book captures the day-to-day

ritory that is now La Verendrye Wildlife Reserve where the Al-

rhythms and cultural traditions defining life among residents

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Greenlar’s photographs and book will be on view at ArtRage Gallery from Feb. 2 - March 23, 2019. The show titled, “Kokom Lena of the First Nation Algonquin – Michael Greenlar,” provides a visual testament to the cultural survival of the Algonquin people of Barrier Lake, La Verendrye Park, Quebec, Canada.

Above, Jacob Wawatie hunts partridge using a slingshot. Right, Lena and Jacob with a 1,200-pound moose that Jacob shot.

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Jamie Wawatie, Lena’s great granddaughter, dances at the annual pow wow.

rupted, hindered and threatened the ways in which those natural

“Jacob was like a chosen one. He had a cosmic vision.”

practices could continue. Greenlar says that while the Algon-

He also had a gift for living off the land. He was a skilled moose

quins retained their native language throughout the centuries,

hunter, could catch fish with a bow and arrow and hunted par-

the fire jeopardized the continuation of their native traditions.

tridge with a sling shot. Jacob died several years ago, but the

Kokom Lena was the glue that held it all together.

traditions will live on through his daughter, Jamie.

“Lena was the link between her grandmothers’ Algonquin traditions and the next generation,” he says.

“She’s the one who has the touch,” Greenlar says.

Looking at the photographs comprising the book, it’s evident

She was the very embodiment of these traditions, spending

that Greenlar had unfettered access to the daily rhythms and rit-

long periods alone in the bush putting into practice the gener-

uals of the community. He was there when Jacob brought down

ations-old Algonquin practices she shared with younger gener-

a 1,200-pound moose, standing by as they butchered and shared

ations. She also had tremendous knowledge of Native medical

it with the reset of the Kokomville community. He joined them

techniques and served as a midwife to the residents of Kokom-

in ritual feasts and captured moments of protest as loggers clear

ville. Lena was small in size, but large in spirit and undeniably

cut their land. Greenlar gained their trust and respect by sim-

intrepid, venturing out into the bush alone to trap within one

ply working beside them and carrying his weight.

“I was told, ‘if you’re willing to work…chop wood, make fires,

year of losing her leg to diabetes.

“Lena was a full timer. She went her own way,” Greenlar re-

wash dishes…you can stay.’ Doing the labor enabled me to be

calls. “She’d go out in the bush for two to three weeks at a time.”

there,” he says. “Not once was I ever told not to take a picture.”

Her independence was both inborn, but also forced upon

More than 150 years later, the Algonquin’s ability to pass on

her, having lost two husbands to the hazards of winter hunting.

these traditions, the warp and weft of their physical and spiri-

During the winter, the Algonquins utilize Ski-Doos to traverse

tual existence, is once again in jeopardy. Just as the fire in 1850

the lakes and landscape for hunting and trapping. Two of Le-

threatened their continuation, the clear-cutting of their forests

na’s husbands and a son fell through the ice while on hunting

has the same effect. While the balance of nature and therefore,

trips. It’s one of the greatest hazards they face.

the lives of the Algonquins, are indelibly disrupted, clear-cut-

Over time, Lena passed the ways of these centuries’ old traditions on to her grandson, Jacob Wawatie, who Greenlar describes as “spiritual.”

ting also demonstrates a lack of respect for the natural world, a world they place above themselves.

As Jacob once said, “Without the creatures, we don’t exist.

“Jacob was the one who lived her teachings,” Greenlar says.

Without us, life will continue.”

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Galleries ArtRage Gallery, The Norton Putter Gallery

Cazenovia Art Trail

505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, artragegallery. org. 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Free.

Meet the artists where they bring their works to life. Along the Cazenovia

INVISIBLE PEOPLE: The Art of Neil Shigley. Neil Shigley is a San Diego artist, painter, printmaker and educator. His work explores the subject of homelessness by giving visibility to homeless individuals through large-scale portraits. He grew up the son of a military officer living in Europe, the Far East as well as several parts of the U.S. His father and his travels fostered his interest of art. The exhibition is in partnership with the Syracuse homeless outreach organization, In My Father’s Kitchen.

Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Sat., Sept.

8. Artist talk with Neil Shigley, 7-9 p.m., Tues., Sept. 11. Runs through Oct. 27.

Art Trail, more than 30 painters, sculptors, potters, photographers and craftspeople welcome you to their studios in the village and the surrounding hills and valleys of Cazenovia. Artist studios and “art hubs” are open for the tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30. The Art Trail is free and open to the public. Plan your tour with a map from art-trail.org, or pick one up from any participating artist on the days of the Trail.

New this year: The website will also provide bike routes of the Art Trail.

Visit Art-Trail.org.

Cazenovia Artisans 39 Albany Street. Cazenovia. 315-655-2225. cazenoviaartisans.com. Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Free.

Jill Rouke: Textiles. Jill has been refining her weaving skills for 40 years and works with a variety of natural fibers including tencel, silk, bamboo and soy silk. Some of her wall pieces incorporate an old weaving technique called “draft coding” in which letters of the alphabet are assigned to the loom’s harnesses. A phrase is coded onto the loom and thereby creates its own pattern. These pieces carry the energy of phrase that’s been “coded”. The pattern created, the color choices, and the weaving process itself, all carry meaning. Through Sept. 30.

Leigh Yardley: Paintings. Leigh Yardley captures the landscape and watershed, not just the immediate but what she has instilled from history, economy and culture of place, and uses this as a basis

for her paintings. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 5. Exhibit runs Oct. 1-31.

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.

Disregard the Facts. Charlie Golden ink drawings, Mike Sickler mixed media collage, with Melissa Montgomery ‘footed’ bowls and Esperanza Tielbaard semi-precious stone necklaces.

Exhibit runs through Sept 28.

Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison Street, 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.

Arise Unique. Coordinated by ARISE, a non-profit agency based in Syracuse, UNIQUE celebrates the artistic talents of Central New Yorkers living with disabilities. The works included in this exhibition eloquently speak to the myriad thoughts, ideas, and feelings that all humans share, regardless of individual ability or circumstance. The annual competition invites submissions of art and literature which are then selected for display by a panel of judges, and the works are exhibited in several venues throughout CNY. Through Sept. 30.

Fenimore Art Museum 5798 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, 607-547-1400, fenimoreartmuseum.org.

Hours: 10am-5pm daily through Columbus Day (October 8) / 10am-4pm, Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays) October 9 - December 31.

Neil Shigley at Artrage.

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Thomas Cole and the Garden of Eden. The exhibition centers on Cole’s masterwork Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, lent by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), and explores his aspirations for landscape painting at the start of his career in the 1820s and early 1830s. Sixteen original works, including paintings from the Fenimore’s collection

conceived in series and installed together to create panoramic landscapes in fabric that depict vistas such as Mount Fuji.

Kimono! is curated by Jacqueline Marx Atkins and organized by the International Chodiev Foundation. Through Sept. 16.

Onondaga Historical Association

“Cup” at Gandee Gallery.

321 Montgomery Street, 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.

This exhibit consists of silver gelatin prints from the Imogen Cunningham Trust and is curated by Celina Lunsford.

The exhibition is a production by Meg Partridge, Director of the Imogen Cunningham Trust, and Photographic Traveling Exhibitions. Sponsored in part

by NYCM Insurance. Through Oct. 15.

Paintings by Leigh Yardley at Cazenovia Artisans. and loans from more than a dozen other institutions and private collectors survey the themes of the Garden of Eden. The exhibition also reveals artists that influenced Cole early in his career, such as Asher B. Durand and Thomas Doughty.

This museum collaboration is made possible by Terra-Art Bridges, an initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art and Art Bridges, Inc. Sponsored in part by The Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust; the Tianaderrah Foundation; The Clark Foundation; Fenimore Asset Management, Inc., through The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Lady Juliet and Dr. Christopher Tadgell and Anonymous. Through Sept. 30.

Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham. The photographs of Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) reflect vital developments in 20th century art and photography. She is recognized for helping to establish photography as an art form. Never tied to one style of photography or subject, Cunningham had a signature view in what she created.

Working for over seventy years, her photographs are seductive and dynamic and inspired by a multitude of sources.

Cunningham was one of the most experimental photographers in her lifetime. In this exhibition, unusual and rare images are presented alongside iconic ones, revealing why this American artist is one of the most important pioneers of photography and demonstrating how the unseen for Imogen Cunningham was eternally as important as the familiar.

Donald R. Waful: The Remarkable Life Story of a Local Syracusan. This exhibit examines the life of Don Waful, who is 102 years old. Designed and installed

by SUNY Potsdam undergraduate student, Mahala Nyberg, it details Waful’s experiences during World War II as well as his experiences before and after the war in Syracuse. Nyberg has worked with Waful for the past two to three years documenting his extraordinary life story, significant in its own right, and one that deserves to be shared with his community. Through Nov. 25.

Gandee Gallery 7846 Main Street, Fabius.(315) 416-6339, gandeegallery.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. By appointment Monday through Wednesday.

The Almighty Cup. A national juried and invitational exhibition featuring over 100 cups, presented in conjunction with the Shaped Clay Society, a student-run clay club at Syracuse University. The show is juried by DJ Hellerman, Curator of Art and Programs at the Everson Museum. Sept. 29-Nov. 26. Opening Reception: 6- 8 p.m. Sat. Sept. 29.

Light Work Gallery Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery at Light Work 316 Waverly Avenue, 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. Saturday-Sunday and by appointment. Free.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute 310 Genesee Street, Utica. 315-797-0000. mwpai. org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free but special exhibitions may have a fee.

Kimono! The Artistry of Itchiku Kubota.

A spectacular exhibition of 48 pictorial kimono, brilliantly designed by Itchiku Kubota (Japanese, 1917-2003), an artist of international renown. Kimono — once customary Japanese dress — are here transformed into stunning works of art that are a contemporary interpretation of a rich artistic and cultural tradition.

MWPAI is the only United States venue for this exceptional exhibition, which is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalog. Kubota’s hand-crafted kimono are exquisite masterpieces. Many are

Possessing Harriet. The OHA-commissioned play Possessing Harriet, from local playwright Kyle Bass, will make its world premiere this fall at Syracuse Stage. This inspirational chapter of our local history imagines a conversation between an enslaved woman, Harriet Powell, and a young Elizabeth Cady, the fierce advocate for women’s rights.

The conversation takes place in an attic room in the Peterboro, New York home of abolitionist Gerrit Smith as Harriet, having slipped away from a Syracuse hotel and the family who owns her, awaits her departure north on the Underground Railroad. This absorbing drama unfolds in real time, as danger nears and Harriet must make a life-altering decision. Runs Oct. 17 through Nov. 4. October 2018 marks the 179th anniversary of the event.

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.

Rodin: The Human Experience/Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections. Presents a selection of 32 figures in bronze by Auguste Rodin (18401917), the French sculptor who left behind 19th century academic traditions to focus on conveying the passion and vitality of the human spirit. Considered in his lifetime to be the greatest sculptor since Michelangelo, Rodin exerted a tremendous influence on artists of subsequent generations, such as Matisse, Brancusi,

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Whitney Museum of American Art, the Wadsworth Athenaeum, and the Hebert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University develop an engrossing visual narrative explaining the life and work of this unique artist. Through Nov. 18.

Works for a New Century. The 84th Members Exhibition of the Society of American Graphic Artists. This exhibition displays the prints of 66 SAGA members with a variety of statements and techniques that reflect their individual approaches to printmaking. All the prints in this exhibition were done in the 21st century and include traditional and contemporary approaches to printmaking. In their prints, our members continue to show a wide variety of imagery, mediums and mastery of techniques, demonstrating the highest standards of excellence. SAGA members continually push the medium and contribute to the growth of printmaking. Through Nov. 18.

“Trainspotting” by Mary Teichman at SU Art Galleries.

“Meditation with Arms”

by Auguste Rodin at SU Art Galleries.

and Maillol. His vigorous modeling emphasized his personal response to the subject and he captured movement and emotion by altering traditional poses and gestures. Rodin’s sculpture is often considered a crucial link between traditional and modern art. This exhibition has been organized and made possible by the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Through Nov. 18.

Forbidden Fruit. Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s America explores the life and career of the noted 20th century Japanese American artist through the lens of Forbidden Fruit, 1950. This eerie and confounding late painting from Syracuse University’s permanent collection ultimately reveals Kuniyoshi’s tortured state of mind close to his untimely death in 1953. Paintings, drawings, and prints from the Museum of Modern Art, The

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A Guide to Central New York’s Top Dentists

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Sensitivity training

BY AMY BLEIER LONG

As the weather cools, and your intake of hot beverages (Pumpkin Spice Lattes, mulled cider…) increases, your teeth may 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 formal 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 will be able to guide you to the best solution.

Some of our favorite vices – sticky Halloween candy, diet soda, citrus-flavored sparkling waters, wine, chewing ice – cause some degree of damage to enamel as well. The ADA’s consumer-facing website, mouthhealthy.org, provides information on the causes of dental erosion and prevention methods.

Cheese Please

Acid Wash

Eating foods that are

Even nutritious foods, like tomatoes and

alkaline, such as cheese

citrus fruits, can be acidic and affect tooth

or other dairy products,

enamel, so eat them as part of a meal,

at the end of your meal

when increased saliva helps wash foods

neutralizes acids.

away from the mouth.

Double Your Bubble Clinical studies have shown that chewing sugar-free gum after meals encourages saliva production and cancels out acids – look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance on your pack.

Candy Crushed Not all candy is equal: The remains of

Brushing Up

sour, sticky or gummy candies are hard

Did you know you can cause damage by brushing too soon after eating?

to remove, and hard candies often spend

Brushing immediately after drinking fruit juices, soda and the like can

more time in your mouth. In both cases,

weaken your teeth by eating away the enamel and working the acid

cavity-causing bacteria has more time to

deeper into your teeth’s surface. Wait at least one hour after eating or

work. Chocolate, the most popular candy

drinking anything acidic before brushing your teeth. This gives your

handed out on Halloween, is the least

teeth a chance to gain minerals back and strengthen.

damaging.

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This list is excerpted from the 2018 topDentists™ list, a database which includes listings for more than 50 dentists and specialists in the Syracuse/Central NY area. The Syracuse list is based on hundreds of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at www.usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com.

Brian D. Barnhart Endodontic Specialists 4820 West Taft Road, Suite 214 Liverpool, NY 13088 315-413-1100 www.rootcanaldoctor.org Kevin M. Fahey Endodontic Associates 5700 Commons Park Drive East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-476-7406 endodonticassociatespc.com Joseph W. Katsarsky EastSide Dental Specialists 7201 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-3930 www.esidedental.com Jeffrey S. Maloff Endodontic Specialists 216 Highbridge Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-1100 www.rootcanaldoctor.org Daniel F. Morris Endodontic Specialists 4820 West Taft Road, Suite 214 Liverpool, NY 13088 315-413-1100 www.rootcanaldoctor.org

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

General Dentistry Samuel Barr

231 Broad Street Oneida, NY 13421 315-363-2672 www.barrdental.com Thomas J. Carroll 5110 Velasko Road Syracuse, NY 13215 315-474-4232 www.thomascarrolldmd.com David M. Caryl Syracuse Dental Associates 801 North Salina Street P.O. Box 11170 Syracuse, NY 13218 315-422-1305 syracusefamilydentistry.com

Gregory Craybas

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

Donald A. Crumb

Creative Dental Concepts of Central New York 1000 East Genesee Street, Suite 401 Syracuse, NY 13210 315-766-2256 www.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 Susan B. Dunn Smiles by Design 1304 Buckley Road, Suite 203 Syracuse, NY 13212 315-474-1711 www.smilesbd.com Gregory L. French James Street Dental Arts 3309 James Street Syracuse, NY 13206 315-463-0295 www.jamesstdentalarts.com Andrew J. Goss 8302 Provo Drive Liverpool, NY 13090 315-623-5031 www.ajgossdds.com

Gary S. Greenberg 913 Old Liverpool Road Liverpool, NY 13088 315-422-1788 www.sleepdentistofcny.com Matthew Hall Saint Joseph’s Hospital Health Center 301 Prospect Avenue Syracuse, NY 13203 315-448-5469 Jason D. Henderson 8179 Cazenovia Road Manlius, NY 13104 315-682-2466 www.drhendersondds.com William H. Karp 4500 Pewter Lane, Building 6 Manlius, NY 13104 315-682-2386 Karen E. Lawitts 100 Intrepid Lane Syracuse, NY 13205 315-492-8138 www.dentistsyracuse.com Michael D. Mattiacio Quest Dental Group 2946 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse, NY 13224 315-445-2678 www.questdentalgroup.com CONTINUED ON 94

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

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

Vanlinh T. Nguyen Quest Dental Group 2946 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse, NY 13224 315-445-2678 www.questdentalgroup.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

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

Steven R. Zdep 3930 East Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13214 315-471-6188 www.mysyracusedentist.com

Paul F. Nozynski 7112 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-2100 Ronald K. Ommen Longo & Ommen 4820 West Taft Road, Suite 112 Liverpool, NY 13088 315-457-3551 Philip D. Parkes 5102 West Genesee Street Camillus, NY 13031 315-468-1843 Steve A. Procopio Fayetteville Center for Dentistry 527 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-8213 www.drsteveprocopio.com Jacob L. Revercomb Revercomb Dental Group 102 West Seneca Street Manlius, NY 13104 315-682-8400 www.manliusdentist.com

Christopher J. Zimmerman Downtown Dental Syracuse 120 East Washington St., Suite 101 Syracuse, NY 13202 315-422-0894 downtowndentalsyracuse.com

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Timothy D. Bonniwell Finger Lakes Oral Surgery 2377 North Triphammer Road Ithaca, NY 14850 607-266-8600 fingerlakesoralsurgery.com

Andre Cardoso Syracuse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 7334 Buckley Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-458-8680 syracuseoralsurgery.com

Robert J. Vitkus Syracuse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 7334 Buckley Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-458-8680 syracuseoralsurgery.com

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

Orthodontics

Joseph F. Finelli, Jr. The Practice of Drs. Finelli & Cunningham 5109 West Genesee St., Suite 101 Camillus, NY 13031 315-487-2668 www.finellidds.com Richard A. Konys, Jr. EastSide Dental Specialists 7201 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-3930 www.esidedental.com Jeffrey S. Lewis Cayuga Facial Surgery 200 East Buffalo Street, Suite 304 Ithaca, NY 14850 607-277-7007 www.cayugafacialsurgery.com Pasquale Scutari, Jr. Syracuse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 7334 Buckley Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-458-8680 syracuseoralsurgery.com

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

John D. Callahan

Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 www.cfsbraces.com John D. Duthie Duthie Orthodontics 2 Graham Road West Ithaca, NY 14850 607-319-4545 www.duthieortho.com Thomas J. Flanagan Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 www.cfsbraces.com Anthony J. Furino Furino & Hamlin Orthodontics 1 Paris Road New Hartford, NY 13413 315-724-5800 www.furino-hamlin.com

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John M. Hamlin Furino & Hamlin Orthodontics 1 Paris Road New Hartford, NY 13413 315-724-5800 www.furino-hamlin.com David M. Konys 8076 Cazenovia Road Manlius, NY 13104 315-565-6463 www.smilesbykonys.com Michael P. Meharg Franklin Square Orthodontics 526 Plum Street Syracuse, NY 13204 315-471-6790 franklinsquareorthodontics.com Mark Paciorek Paciorek Orthodontics 4981 West Genesee Street Camillus, NY 13031 315-487-3335 www.celebrating-smiles.com William A. Raineri 4900 West Taft Road Liverpool, NY 13088 315-457-4900 www.orthodonticscny.com Vincent L. Smith Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 www.cfsbraces.com Gregory J. Stock Drs. Callahan, Flanagan, Smith and Stock Orthodontics 404 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-458-0020 www.cfsbraces.com

Pediatric Dentistry

Prosthodontics

Scott E. Dillingham Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics 8016 East Genesee Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-6961 www.pediatricdent.com Margaret C. Madonian 600 Oswego Street, Suite B Liverpool, NY 13088 315-453-2200 syracusepediatricdentist.com Tansy Schoonmaker Little Jaws Big Smiles 4605 East Genesee Street DeWitt, NY 13214 315-299-4681 www.littlejawsbigsmiles.com

Periodontics Edward DeFuria 2800 Court Street Syracuse, NY 13208 315-455-5934 Marc D. Engle 5109 West Genesee Street, Suite 202 Camillus, NY 13031 315-476-5156 www.marcengledds.com Roman S. Melnyk 1 Paris Road New Hartford, NY 13413 315-733-2100 www.drromanmelnyk.com

Jeffrey B. Stannard Specialized Dentistry 1001 East Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13210 315-478-1001 www.specialtydentist.com

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“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.

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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 included 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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This list is excerpted from the 2018 topDentists™ list, which includes listings for over 50 dentists and specialists in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com. topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2013-2018 by topDentists, LLC, Augusta, GA. All rights reserved.

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In this photo from 1889, women and girls living at the Bishop Home for Women and Girls at Kalaupapa were cared for by Mother Marianne Cope and the Sisters of St. Francis. Standing on the porch behind the Hawaiians are, from left, Franciscan Sisters Leopoldina Burns, Mother Marianne Cope and Vincentia McCormick.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT MARIANNE COPE SHRINE & MUSEUM ARCHIVES

Marianne Cope: The Saint from Syracuse

BY THOMAS HUNTER

Saint Marianne Cope was born as Barbara Koob in Germany in

at the Bishop Home for Women and Girls at Kalaupapa on Molo-

1838, the eldest of seven children. After her family immigrated

kai. Dedicated to her deep faith and self-sacrifice, Cope treated

to Utica, NY, the surname Koob was Americanized to Cope. In

her patients with dignity, respect and compassion for 35 years

1862, at age 24, Cope moved to Syracuse and entered the con-

until her death on Aug. 9, 1918.

vent of the Sisters of St. Francis near Assumption Church on

Led by the efforts of the late Sister Mary Laurence Hanley,

North Salina Street. In Syracuse, Cope began her life-long mis-

the Sisters of St. Francis worked for 37 years to confirm Mother

sion of caring for sick and dying people. She helped found St.

Marianne as a saint. On Oct. 21, 2012, Mother Marianne became

Elizabeth’s Hospital and Home in Utica in 1866 and St. Joseph’s

Saint Marianne Cope. She is the first Franciscan woman from

Hospital in Syracuse in 1869. These two hospitals’ charters wel-

North America to be canonized.

comed everyone who needed medical care, regardless of their

To learn more about Saint Marianne Cope and her life’s work,

ability to pay, their occupations, ethnicity or church affiliation.

visit the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum at 601 North

In 1883, Cope and six other Franciscan sisters left Syracuse for

Townsend Street in Syracuse.

Hawaii, where they cared for those afflicted with leprosy, today known as Hansen’s disease. For the remainder of her life, Cope ministered in Hawaii, at hospitals in Honolulu and on Maui, and

THOMAS HUNTER IS MUSEUM CURATOR AT ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.

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The Last Word

Interview with a vampire ST E FA N O T H E VA M PI R E O F F RI G H T M A R E FA R M S

As All Hallows Eve approaches, we thought it would be fun to close the Sept./Oct. issue with a vampire Q&A. So, we interviewed Steve Spagnola, who moonlights as Stefano the Vampire for Frightmare Farms and to find out about what it’s like to be that monster in your closet.

WHAT’S YOUR DAY JOB?

Day job? (snickers) I assume this is your first time interviewing someone like myself. Well, when I have a desire to do some form of work, I like to give back to the community. For instance, the last job I did was for an establishment called “Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park” in Palermo, New York.

They were having a blood drive and I simply couldn’t help but participate.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING THIS?

I have had my hand in that particular establishment for only four years now. I know that may seem like a long time but to me it feels more like a single night. I’ll keep with it though. I love gatherings of this sort bringing people closer, especially to me.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO PREPARE?

Yes. Preparation for any public interaction is very important. I personally make sure that I am dressed well enough to suit the occasion. I may put on a bit of makeup to blend in a bit better... However, the most important preparation is to be sure I am as full as can be. You never know when you may suddenly get thirsty…

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HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE? (YOU DO DRINK COFFEE, DON’T YOU?)

I do not drink... coffee. No, I have little trouble awakening so caffeine is not a necessity for me to function.

WHO’S YOUR FAVORITE ON SCREEN VAMPIRE?

There have been so many over the years I’m not sure I could pick just one. Many of them are inaccurate though, but that tends to work in my favor. It is more difficult to spot something if you are told all the wrong things to look for. I will give you a hint though. I do not sparkle.

EVER AFRAID OF THE DARK AS A KID?

Surprisingly, I think there may have been a time I was not accustomed to the dark.

Then again, perhaps it was not the dark I feared, but what was awaiting me in the darkness that I could not see. I am sure everyone has a fear of the unknown at some point of their existence.

WHAT SCARES YOU MOST?

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Oh, don’t feel sorry for me; I quite enjoy the night. It is often cool and soothing.

And especially now-a-days there are so many more people enjoying the night life that I never have to feel alone.

HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT?

Typically, I do not. There is always something to do and very little time per day to do it in. That said, I do find some time to rest during the daylight hours.

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