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I TEND TO THINK OF EVERY MONTH AS HAVING A COLOR. SEPTEMBER IS GOLD. OR, IF WE’RE IN CRAYOLA WORLD, MAIZE OR GOLDENROD.
HOCUS POCUS
Stop by the library to pick up a copy of Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. Even if you’ve seen the movie, Hoffman’s words and references to the forces of nature are worth a return to the story.
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t could be the slant of the sun’s rays
In other features, our market pages spot-
as it sets earlier in the day, or the
light bookish accents from CNY shops, Our
golden hue of cut grass as it bakes
Town visits the hip and historic Westcott
in the still-warm sun. Later, leaves
neighborhood, CNY Scout checks out Bread-
will start to turn yellow. September
crumbs Productions as it takes over the space
Gold — there’s a name for a crayon.
formerly occupied by The Redhouse, Farm to
In this golden September/October issue of
Table features a seasonal recipe for World’s
Central New York, we’re all about relishing
Best Pumpkin Soup and Art Profile stops
the season and all its flavor as we celebrate
by the Everson to discuss Yoko Ono’s much
eating local. In features, we profile doctor
buzzed about traveling exhibit.
and chef/YouTube host Joe Borio who bought
All good things that celebrate the best of a
an olive farm in Puglia, Italy to produce his
golden season and good taste in CNY. Cheers!
Make use of all your pumpkin parts. Scoop out pumpkin seeds from your pie or jack-o-lantern pumpkins. Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet with olive oil, sea salt and hot chili pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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It’s the season for cinnamon everything, so add a little kick to your morning coffee. When brewing at home, measure ¹⁄8 tsp. of cinnamon per 1 cup of coffee in your brewing basket for a hint of cinnamon in every cup.
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School Spirit
Style by subject with smart finds from CNY shops.
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Great Pumpkins!
A photo essay featuring local favorite Pumpkin Hollow.
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That’s Amore
Local doctor turns his love of Italian food and culture into a cooking show and olive oil business.
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International Eats You don’t have to go far to taste cuisine from around the world.
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Kitchen Accomplished
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A look at today’s most popular kitchen trends.
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Departments 6 Editor’s Letter 13 It’s All Good
What to savor in CNY now... Downtown Doings, Caught Doing Good...
20 The Seen
A pictorial review of Central New York’s social gatherings.
68 Our Town
Live like a local in the Westcott neighborhood.
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Jamesville entrepreneur makes sustainable clothing sexy.
73 Farm to Table
Chef Joe Borio’s recipe for “World’s Best Pumpkin Soup.”
76 Art Profile
Yoko Ono brings brings her show to The Everson.
82 Galleries
What’s on display at Central New York galleries.
85 Flashback
Elmwood Park: A west side gem.
86 The Last Word
With Jimmy Golub, pumpkin farmer.
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Fall in September slants an amber light. October glows a moonlit night. Trees show off their leafy dance, swaying branches, winds enchant. And just inside a warm light glows. Out of the oven, cinnamon and clove. Sending you cozy feels for the season. Here are more ways to capture the vibe. BY M J K R AV EC
YOU GLOW We like to think of the pumpkin as October’s version of a Christmas tree. Don’t wait for Halloween to enchant your home. Pick a pumpkin lantern or glass sculpture or poke holes in a faux pumpkin and fill with fairy lights. We like Grandin Road’s Iridescent Pumpkin with Lights, left.
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PHOTOS BY GRANDIN ROAD, SHUTTERSTOCK, TONY DESARE
Symphoria hosts singer/ songwriter/pianist Tony DeSare as he performs Sinatra classics. Sinatra and Beyond, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Crouse Hinds Theatre. Tickets at experiencesymphoria.org.
LEAF IT Dress up housewarming offerings with gifts from Mother Nature. A colorful leaf and dried berries tied around brown paper makes a charming presention.
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PUMPKIN SPIKED Pumpkin bread season calls for something extra special – like this maple glaze. Melt 4 T. butter and cook until amber in color. Add 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 T. maple syrup and thin with 2 T. milk. Pour over pumpkin bread and allow to cool before serving.
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FA N G -TA S T I C Syracuse City Ballet performs Bram Stoker’s haunting classic, “Dracula” Oct. 25–26 at the Crouse Hinds Theater. With spooky sets, creative lighting and sensual choreography, this one promises to get you in the Halloween spirit. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. 14
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Onondaga Historical Association’s Ghostwalks feature guides leading the way through neighborhoods, buildings, and cemeteries where actors in costume portray people from Onondaga County’s past. This fall, the walk will take place in the Berkeley Park Neighborhood of Edward Smith School, which is celebrating its centennial. Sept. 27 and 28 and Oct. 4 and 5. Tickets: $12 for OHA members, $15 for public. Go to cnyhistory.org/ghostwalk.
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PHOTOS BY SHUTTERSTOCK, POTTERY BARN
Don’t miss CNY Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family Oct. 11–26. Join Gomez and Morticia as they host dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Tickets available at cnyplayhouse.org.
C R E E PY C H I C-Y MAD FOR PLAID Transition your décor from summer to fall with a change of furniture accents. Bring plaid patterns into your home décor with throws or pillows in muted, rustic tones.
Who knew Spanish moss could be so chic? We did. Drape a chandelier with dried moss (available at craft stores) being careful to keep it away from light bulbs. Haunting and boo-tiful.
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DOWNTOWN DOINGS
Filling Syracuse with wunder A NEW VENUE PROVIDES A THEATER COMPANY AND THE QUEER COMMUNITY A PLACE TO BLAZE THEIR OWN TRAILS BY AMY BLEIER LONG
Wunderbar, an inclusive night spot, is inspired by Weimar Republic-era Berlin.
The lights at 201 S. West Street weren’t dark for long: About
from the story of Hansel and Gretel. His path, a five-year plan
16 months after former occupant Redhouse Arts Center moved
that outlined the type of projects he wanted to do, also had a bit
out, a new creative force moved in. The three-story building is
of unpredictability built in; the flexibility allows Breadcrumbs to
now home to theater company Breadcrumbs Productions and
adjust to the way the community engages with art and vice versa.
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Efinger initiated discussions with more than 200 local artists to
Wunderbar opened its doors in April, but Breadcrumbs Produc-
see what they wanted from the theater and arts region in Central
tions began in August 2017, shortly after Tanner Efinger moved
New York. His mission to develop sustainable careers for himself
to Syracuse. Efinger, a theater artist who has lived and worked
and others and create risk-taking work resonated immediately.
in New York, Los Angeles and the United Kingdom, came to
In addition to developing projects that provide paid perfor-
the area when his husband was hired at Colgate University. As
mance opportunities, Breadcrumbs offers the ability to further
owner/managing director of Wunderbar and artistic director of
develop technical skills with classes that include acting, stage
Breadcrumbs, he’s taken a leadership role in the local LGBTQ
combat and playwriting. To expand the community’s business
and theater communities. His goals for building a life in Cen-
acumen, Breadcrumbs teaches artists how to write grants, de-
tral New York were twofold: “One was to develop a sustainable
velop budgets and approach their craft in an entrepreneurial
career as a theater artist and the second was to make sure that I
fashion. “I actually think it’s much more possible to develop
had queer friends,” he says.
art that you can pay yourself from in a place like Syracuse be-
To achieve the first goal, he developed a brand that all his ar-
cause affordability is real here and there are legitimate resourc-
tistic pursuits could fall under. The Breadcrumbs name comes
es, you just have to look at them in a different way,” Efinger says.
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Wunderbar, a queer bar and performance space.
Upcoming performances SEPTEMBER 27-28: Pansy Craze, an immersive
play, plunges attendees into an underground Kabarett (cabaret) club in 1930s Berlin. Within the nightclub experience, the audience can drink and dance in the world created while enjoying an intersectional queer love story of self-acceptance and political resistance told through film, physical theater, burlesque, cirque, song and dance. OCTOBER 18-19: Grimm Cinderella, written and directed by Krystal Osborne, partners with Cathedral Art Collective’s Black Masquerade Art Gallery to present a celebration of the dark and macabre. The visual art will reflect themes from the theatrical adaptation. NOVEMBER 1: Breadcrumbs will host their autumn
Breadcrumbs chiefly develops original work around the talents of artists in the area — particularly to showcase those with interdisciplinary skill sets — and occasionally serves in an advisory capacity supporting local artists taking a unique approach to existing content. Several shows are immersive theater experiences where audience members interact with the scenes and performers. “I like to think of these shows as liquid in that they fill the
Scratch Night, an opportunity for four local playwrights selected to present 10-15 minutes of new work publicly for the first time and garner feedback from the audience. Scratch Nights foster “that ability to create human connection and to figure out how best to create those connections,” says Derek Powell, an associate producer at Breadcrumbs. FOR MORE, VISIT BREADCRUMBSPRODUCTIONS.COM
spaces that they inhabit, and the way an audience responds or reacts will change the show itself,” says Efinger. Breadcrumbs also collaborates with other creatives to bridge the gap between visual arts and performing arts. While a venue of his own wasn’t the original goal, Efinger understood that a brick-and-mortar resource would support people who want to further their craft artistically and could serve as an intentionally safe, politically engaged and accepting home for the LGBTQ community. Wunderbar’s aesthetic is drawn from the 1920s–1930s Weimar Republic era in Berlin, which saw an explosion of queer culture and acceptance. The first floor has the flexibility to be bar, dance club or theater on any given night. A small gallery and a studio where workshops are held on the upper floors can host intimate performances such as one-person shows or a standup comedy night. “I think Wunderbar has a tendency to mimic the queer identity, in that it transcends labels,” Efinger says. He emphasizes that non-queer folks are welcome there and encouraged to come see what it means to be an active ally and advocate to the queer community. And while there are queer-idenPHOTOS BY ANDREA KENNEDY
tified shows, many performances and events have nothing to do with queer culture. In addition to piano bar, karaoke and Zero Proof (alcohol-free) nights hosted by Wunderbar, other local groups have used the space as a venue for burlesque performances and dance parties.
Top, Wunderbar’s bar was built by Michael Heagerty, a local artist and former owner of the Palace Theatre. Manager Ashley Slater has created a menu of craft and Prohibitionstyle cocktails. above, Singer Evan StarlingDavis performs in the theatre at Wunderbar at the Grand Opening event in April.
While a few logistics of setting up the space remain, Efinger is thrilled with what Breadcrumbs and Wunderbar have accomplished so far. “It feels like we’ve only scratched the surface of what we can really do here.”
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CAUGHT DOING GOOD
Nancy Reid Murray SHE WON’T SHARE HER AGE — JUST HER HEART. BY SUSAN KENNEDY
Nancy Reid Murray won’t tell you her age. “Why? Because when you’re active in things, people have a mindset that if you’re beyond 70 that you’re done. And that’s wrong. And I’m trying to change that. I’m trying to create that feeling in people that ‘Why can’t older people contribute?’ They’re very alert, they’re very active, they travel. Just because they may be 75 or 80 — that has no bearing on what they do.” Murray does a lot. The retired teacher with a master’s degree in special education, mother of seven, grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of one, keeps a schedule that would challenge a person of any age. She tutors high school students three times a week and assists deaf and hard of hearing adults. Murray participates in meetings, events and commitments for at least six other groups: She’s first vice president of the local American Legion, chairman of the Relocation Committee of the Skaneateles Town Hall, a member of the Skaneateles Lake Association’s Conservation Committee, social chair at Saint Mary’s of the Lake Church, a member of the Alumni Board at Le Moyne College and is a four-decade volunteer with the local Board of Elections. In addition, her social engagements include book club, lecture series and theater visits. “It all brings me joy,” says Murray. “I think if you keep yourself busy — what do they say? — ‘Happy
self. You just keep moving forward,” she says.
“She shows that we all get more energy by sharing,”
cy is there for others,” says Murray’s best friend of 52
says Eric Amberge, commander of the Robert J. Hy-
years, Peggy Brown. “Whether it’s a conversation or
don Post 239 Skaneateles American Legion. At Legion
hugs or a meal or a note, she is the one to help. No mat-
events, Murray often greets veterans and their families
ter how she may be hurting, she keeps on trucking.”
at the door. “She’s there smiling, welcoming people.
“I don’t think about the aches and pains,” says Mur-
It feels like coming home to mom or your grandma.
ray. “People are interesting! No matter how crabby
She’s proof that the gift is in the giving.”
they can be, they have a good side. You go with that
Murray’s life is not without heartache. She lost an
— you go with kindness.”
infant son, a grown son and recently a grandson. Her
And her advice for others of a certain age? “Don’t
beloved husband Frank died suddenly at age 46, near-
ever tell me you’re bored. There’s so much you could
ly four decades ago.
do! Really! Now go do it.”
“That was the hardest thing. He was so kind and
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Matt Wilson and Kelly’s parents, Janice and Doug Ross, with an adopted dog at Helping Hounds Dog Rescue.
I always light up when I talk about my late wife, Kelly. The first thing I think of is her mega-watt smile and her nurturing nature. She loved helping people and animals and cared deeply about their well-being.
Giving in Memory: Matt Wilson
After Kelly passed away unexpectedly at the age of 26, I set out to continue her legacy. I remember fondly how much she loved her job as a pharmacist and volunteering for Helping Hounds Dog Rescue, but yearned to do something more that would have a larger impact on the causes she cared deeply about. With funds raised through events and donations in Kelly’s memory, I established the Live Like Kelly Fund at the Community Foundation to provide funding for causes that Kelly would have wanted to support. The fund will help us keep her memory and passion for the Central New York community alive.
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The second annual All-CNY High School Sports Awards celebration, an ESPYs-inspired event where elite Section III athletes are honored for accomplishments in their sport, was held at the Landmark Theatre. Among the honorees were Players of the Year in a variety of sports, including football, tennis, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, baseball, softball and golf. Nominees for the Players of the Year were culled from the All-Central New York teams sponsored by Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. These teams have long been a staple of area high school sports. All of the athletes who were honored as All-CNY selections during the school year and their families were acknowledged during the awards show and given certificates honoring their achievements. In addition to those honors, special awards were presented in categories such as Comeback Player of the Year, Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, Best Overall Sports Year (for large and small schools) and Male and Female Athlete of the Year, an award that combines athletic and academic prowess. Master of ceremonies for the event was Brent Axe, a Syracuse.com/Post-Standard sports reporter. The event is sponsored by Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists.
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Crouse Health Foundation’s 4th annual Crouse Health Polo for Preemies was held at the Skaneateles Polo Club. More than 1,500 enjoyed the beautiful afternoon as the Howard Hanna Real Estate Services team won the polo match over the AXA Advisors team for the 2nd year in a row. Nearly $50,000 in net proceeds will benefit Crouse Health’s Baker Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pre-match festivities began at 1 p.m. for guests to socialize and enjoy musical entertainment by The Mere Mortals. Family-friendly activities included pony rides, face painting, bounce houses, arts & crafts and lawn games. Chances to win were offered throughout the afternoon featuring a popular Needle-in-the-Haystack with contestants vying for a one-of-akind pendant donated by Egon Ehrlinspiel Jewelers. Delicious food and beverages were available from Gannon’s Isle Ice Cream, Limp Lizard BBQ and 1
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JCC’S ANNUAL GALA 06.02 More than 220 supporters came together to celebrate the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center’s 156th annual meeting and gala, presented by naming sponsor the Wladis family, at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia. There were plenty of accolades, touching stories and smiles shared during the event’s awards ceremony which recognized outstanding service in support of the JCC and the community. Back by popular demand from last year, the theme was a “New York Kosher Deli Experience” catered once again by Essen New York Deli of Brooklyn. The JCC of Syracuse’s annual meeting and gala 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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recipients Robin and Neil Goldberg. The Goldbergs are flanked by their family, from left, Seth and Leah Goldberg, Jeremy and Miriam Klaben, Amira and Adam Goldberg, and Shira and Jared Boschan. 5 Seated, from left, Parker Goldstein, “The Leslie” Award recipient Jessica Malzman, Jessica’s husband Ari Malzman and Eleanor Malzman. Standing, from left, are Gary and Jill Goldstein, Alicia Lazaro, Vanessa Khachane and Bobbi and Cliff Malzman. “The Leslie” Award, named after Leslie London Neulander, recognizes outstanding commitment and service to the JCC and the local community.
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The inaugural “CHAIR-ity” Event
Since 1974 the Loretto Foundation has helped support individuals
was held to benefit Upstate Medical
served by the Loretto family of care. Through fundraising initiatives
University’s “HouseCalls for the Home-
and a variety of giving opportunities, the Loretto Foundation provides
less” program. Over 200 people gath-
additional funding to help enhance safe and secure facilities and deliver
ered at St. Lucy’s Auditorium on Gif-
enriched programming for over 9,000 individuals in Central New York
ford Street to learn about this unique
each year. Help us continue to support our communit b giving a
street medicine program that was start-
gift or volunteering.
ed in the summer of 2018 by Dr. David Lehmann and Mia Ruiz-Salvador. St. Lucy’s auditorium was transformed from a basketball court into a twinkling, whimsical venue. The evening included delicious appetizers donated and catered by Carrabba’s in Fayetteville, an open bar and an opportunity to bid on over 25 uniquely decorated chairs designed and donated by local and national artists. The evening raised over $28,000 that will be used to help purchase medical supplies, medications and personal care items for HouseCalls’ homeless patients. Dr. Lehmann and Ruiz-Salvador started HouseCalls for the Homeless last summer after witnessing the needs of the homeless at the Upstate University Emergency Department. Vis-
Show ou care b giving a gift toda . • Give a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one • Give a gift to the Loretto Foundation’s Founders Endowment Fund • Give a restricted gift to any of the 19 affiliated Loretto sites and programs • Give a gift of appreciation toward the 2,500 amazing caregivers of Loretto • Give a the gift of your time and volunteer
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it upstatefoundation.org/housecalls
School spirit BY AMY BLEIER LONG PHOTOGRAPHS BY AMELIA BEAMISH
EVEN IF YOU’RE LONG DONE WITH SCHOOL, FALL CAN STILL FEEL LIKE A FRESH START. WE STUDIED THE
PRIDE OF PLACE Upstate Pennant, $24, The Local Branch, 4 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, thelocalbranch.co.
LOCAL SHOPS FOR SUPPLIES THAT REMINDED US OF OUR FAVORITE SUBJECTS.
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LOTS O F SPACE Cosmos Milky Way tote, $52, Colorful Inspirations, 45 Main Street, Camillus, 315-320-4363, colorfulinspirations.com. Store moving, call after September 22.
CO M PARE AN D CONTRAST Men’s two-color cashmere sweater with contrast piping, $325, Mr. Shop, 259 W. Fayette Street, 315-478-3938, mrshopsyracuse.com.
GRAMMAR CHECK Teacher trinket dish, $7.95, à la Maison, 25 Syracuse Street, Baldwinsville, 315-440-6637, alamaisonaccents.com.
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MAKE A SPLASH
Pink globe light, $120, Drooz + Company, 36 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-920-8888, droozandcompany.com.
PURE Syracuse splatter tee, $29.95, J Michael, 173 Marshall Street, Syracuse, 315-471-4237, jmichaelshoes.com.
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HOLD EVERY THING Alphabet Brush Cups, $50 each, Skaneateles 300, 2. W. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-1133.
RIPE FOR PICKING Small apple bowl with spoon, $30, Fringed Benefits, 6825 E. Genesee Street, DeWitt, 315-802-4353, fringedbenefitsdesign.com.
THE DOCS ARE IN Dr. Martens 8 Eye boots, $145, J. Michael Shoes.
FA L L F L AVO R Balsamic apple vinegar, $19.99, Metro Home Style, 689 N. Clinton Street, Syracuse, 315-4202335, metrohomestyle.net.
A CLOSER LOOK Arrow-handled magnifying glass, $35.99, The Station 603, 603 E. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-8741.
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IN PRINT Cheetah “Liquid Leather” Jacket by Clara Sun Woo, $172.99, The Changing Room, 425 S. Warren Street, Syracuse, 315-299-4320.
WISE WORDS Wisdom unframed print by Black Rabbit Studio, $20, Wildflowers Armory, 225 W. Jefferson Street, Syracuse, 315-546-4919, wildflowersarmory.com.
BOOK CLUB Famous Writers book flags, $6.50, Metro Home Style.
GET THE POINT Teacher Series Pencil Set, $13, Drooz + Company.
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KEEP THE PIECE Mosaic pendant necklace by Maureen Stathis, $25, Gallery 54, 54 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-5470, gallery54cny.com.
LITTLE HELPERS A Note to School notepad, $8, and My Daily Checklist notepad for kids, $16, both by Annie Taylor Design, at Synple, 70 Main Street, Camillus, 585-615-3934, shopsynple.com.
DRY WIT Onondaga to Green Lakes Maritime Map Towel, $49.99, Paola Kay Gifts, 105 Brooklea Drive, Fayetteville, 315-632-2192.
ART HISTORY 30,000 Years of Art, $29.95, Drooz + Company.
FONT OF KNOWLEDGE Bold Italic zipper pouch, $7.99, The White Sleigh Ltd, 24 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-8414.
CRISP AND COOL Distressed denim jeans, $88, Striped tee with ruffle detail in olive and blush, $78, Lightweight crinkle button-up top, $159, Rose gold platform sneakers, $129, Beaded hoop earrings, $22, all Showoffs Boutique, 214 W. Jefferson Street, Syracuse, 315-439-8908.
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THINK POSITIVE Everything is Possible paperweight, $28, Fringed Benefits.
COZY CREW Distressed crew cashmere sweater with exposed seams in Redwood, $341, Skaneateles 300.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS Dotted Button-down Midi Dress, $56, Emma James Boutique, 3 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-2747, emmajamesboutique.com.
SPREAD THE WORD White Chocolatey Wonderful peanut butter, $6.99, Rhubarb Kitchen and Garden, 59 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-5803. Prosecco + Strawberry Drooz Jam, $13, Drooz + Company.
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PAG E T U RN E R Book art made with vintage book page, $24.99, The Gift Box Shoppe, 4317 Fay Road, Syracuse, 315-487-9099, thegiftboxshoppe.com.
P I L L O W TA L K Cornell University Collegiate embroidered pillow, $165, Nest 58.
TUBULAR! Rotating test tube vase, $48, Nest58, 58 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, 315-685-5888, nest58.com.
PACK IT IN AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK Brownie Points spatula and brownie pan, $42.99, The Station 603.
Vegan Leather Backpack by Susan Joy, $54.99, The Changing Room. Vera Bradley Lighten Up Grand Backpack in Kona Paisley, $115, Village Choices, 12 E. Genesee Street, Suite 2, Skaneateles, 315-685-1018. SU Essential Clear backpack for stadiums with RFID certified pouch, $44.99, Dazzle, 119 W. Seneca Street, Manlius, 315-682-7499, thedazzlestore.com.
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BY ITS COVER Fornasetti Ex Libris 114/5010 wallpaper by Cole & Son, Fringed Benefits.
T H AT I S T H E QUESTION Question wall shelf, $109, Freeman Interiors, 7430 Highbridge Road, Fayetteville, 315-637-5951, freemaninteriorsltd.com.
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Home keychain, $6, Witty Wicks, 190 Township Boulevard, Camillus, 315-672-3110, wittywicks.com.
IN A BIND Painted binder by Michael A. Gaut, The Painting Poet, $15, Wildflowers Armory.
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Good Thoughts
“Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature’s trick or treat!” – RUSTY FISCHER
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Pumpkin Hollow harvests more than 30 varieties of pumpkins and gourds. There are plenty of carving and baking pumpkins, but be sure to check out the more unique varieties, with names like Warty Goblin, Porcelain Doll, Pump-ke-mon and Autumn Wings.
Great Pumpkins! FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, PUMPKIN HOLLOW HAS WELCOMED FAMILIES TO ONONDAGA FOR FALL FUN FOR ALL AGES. PHOTOS AND STORY BY ALAINA POTRIKUS
WHEN THEY MARRIED IN 1951, LOUISE AND CHARLES “CHIP” COX PURCHASED THEIR FARM OFF WEST SENECA TURNPIKE IN THE TOWN OF ONONDAGA. THEY RAISED FIVE SONS ON THE PICTURESQUE PROPERTY, TENDING TO HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF FIELD CROPS AND OVERSEEING A DAIRY OPERATION. BUT THEIR LIVES CHANGED IN THE LATE 1990S WHEN THEY HAND-PLANTED A FEW ACRES OF PUMPKINS AT THE REQUEST OF A FAMILY FRIEND WHO WANTED TO DECORATE HIS DENTAL PRACTICE.
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“We had so many pumpkins, we didn’t know what to do with them,” Louise Cox said. When the pumpkins sold as quickly as they could pick them, the Cox family decided to open their fields to the public each fall. More than 20 years later, the family farm has grown into one of Central New York’s favorite fall fun destinations, complete with a corn maze, hay ride and pumpkin catapult. Open daily from mid-September until Halloween, kids can spend afternoons jumping off a tower of hay bales, visiting with farm animals and playing in the corn barn (like a big sandbox filled with dried corn). A non-scary haunted barn is perfect for younger children; the Pumpkin Gift Barn sells hot apple fritters and baked goods along with seasonal decor and local products. The operation is staffed mostly by members of the Cox family, three generations coming together to drive the tractors and bring in thousands of pumpkins from the field. Louise Cox says the family hopes to expand into more yearround activities, starting with ice cream in the summer and adding an ice skating area in the winter. “This is a special place,” she said. “We are glad we can share it with so many people.”
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Parking is free, but there is a small charge for hay rides, which run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, weather permitting.
Each fall, Pumpkin Hollow welcomes hundreds of students for field trips and also offers private birthday parties.
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A CA ZEN OVIA D O CTO R T U RNS HIS PAS SI O N FO R FO O D A N D FA M ILY IN TO A SU C CES SF U L C O O K IN G SH OW, O LIV E FA RM A N D O LIV E O IL B USIN ES S
BY M J K R AV EC
In his kitchen in Cazenovia, Dr. Joe Borio is multitasking. With a towel slung over his shoulder, the chiropractor is mixing meatballs — his recipe for “World’s Best Meatballs” — by hand. “I love meatballs,” he calls out. On a stove behind him, onions and garlic sizzle in the extra virgin olive oil he produces at his olive farm in Puglia, Italy. From a speaker, Dean Martin sings. Borio motions to the camera. “If you want to come right in here, I’ve got the onions going. They’re starting to get translucent… Can you smell that?” Of course, you can’t. But Borio makes you feel as if you’re right there with him. That’s typical of the warm, friendly approach to Borio’s videos on his YouTube channel, “Cooking Italian With Joe.” If his name sounds familiar, that’s
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PHOTOS COURTESY JOE BORIO
Borio’s father, Joseph Borio Sr., as a young cook at Borio’s Restaurant 50 years ago. Borio developed a love of cooking while working with his father at the family restaurant on Oneida Lake.
Upper left, Borio’s grandparents Caroline and Giuseppe Borio, seated, with Borio’s father, center, and Borio’s uncle Charlie and aunt Francis. Left, Borio’s grandfather Giuseppe working at Borio’s Restaurant circa 1969. Right page, Borio takes a break between video shoots at his Italian villa.
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cause Borio is from the same family of that well-known local
A la familia
favorite on Oneida Lake, Borio’s Restaurant, which his grand-
As a chiropractor, chef, cooking show host and olive oil pro-
parents Giuseppe and Caroline founded soon after arriving in
ducer, Borio has a lot on his plate. But for him, it’s a labor of love.
America from Italy. It’s a topic he frequently brings up on his channel, where he shares recipes from his heritage and stories
“My parents always said, ‘find what you love to do, and you will never have to work a day in your life!’” he says.
about growing up in an Italian family. To date, nearly 88,000
It started with a bold move in 2007, when he bought a villa
subscribers tune in to watch Borio cook, chat and play the mu-
and olive grove that overlooks the Adriatic Sea in Puglia, Italy.
sic he grew up with — Frank Sinatra.
He saw it as a way to connect with his Italian heritage, he says.
“Everything in your kitchen turns out better if you play Sinatra,” he says in one of his videos.
Restoring the villa took years. Restoring the land, trees and farm took a few more. Today, his organic farm and olive grove in the
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village of Vico del Gargano (and several farm co-ops) produce
of owning and producing extra virgin olive oil was a dream of
Borio’s own brand of extra virgin olive oil “Vito & Joe’s” named
mine, and now truly makes me feel fully connected to my her-
after his two sons.
itage, my traditions and the land my family loved so deeply.”
“We now have 3,000 olive trees and are working hard to get each tree active to provide us oil,” he says.
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That’s Italian
Borio travels to Italy twice a year to manage his farm and help
In 2015, Borio started a website and YouTube cooking channel
harvest olives. Getting into the olive oil business proved to be
to share recipes with family and friends. As his cooking show
a bigger challenge than he anticipated, but he was committed
grew in popularity, he decided to use it to promote and sell his
to the project.
extra virgin olive oil.
“The amount of time and work to bring the trees and land back
“The feedback was great, and we grew subscribers. As we
to providing the fruit necessary to produce olive oil far exceeded
shipped olive oil here to the States from the farm I thought of
anything I would have considered,” he says laughing. “The idea
promoting the olive oil in the video a few years ago and that has
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Borio purchased a villa and olive grove that overlooks the Adriatic Sea in Puglia, Italy in 2007. Today, he has more than 3,000 olive trees that produce his own brand of extra virgin olive oil, “Vito & Joe’s,” named after his two sons.
really helped us get noticed,” he says.
food, cooked fresh, and shared stories of life and
The site features videos of Borio cooking every-
of traditions,” he says.
thing from roast chicken with rosemary to cinnamon puff pastry twists.
Borio shares plenty of family stories and traditions on his show. His conversational style makes
A few videos show Borio in the kitchen with his
viewers feel as if they’re with him as he cooks in the
son Vito. There are also plenty of recipes for drinks,
kitchen — the place where he feels most at home.
appetizers, soups, salads and much more. Many of
As for the Sinatra…
the recipes are from his childhood, his travels to It-
“Dad loved Frank Sinatra, so the kitchen was
aly and his own creations. His favorites are Deep-
always filled with the sounds of Frank. Grandpa
Dish Cast-Iron Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo, Sardin-
Toscano loved Dean Martin and Jerry Vale, so I
ian Stuffed Ravioli Cookies and World’s Greatest
set Pandora to the sounds of my youth and away
Meatballs.
we go! Food always tastes better with Italian mu-
“Of course, the titles of, “World’s Best,” are some-
sic,” he says.
what biased from the family. But any great Italian
In November, Borio will return to Italy to help pick
grandmother always makes ‘the world’s best’ if you
the olives grown on his farm. For him, it’s a way to
ask the family,” he jokes.
deepen his connection to his heritage, the land and
Borio’s family has always been a driving force be-
the people he now calls family half a world away.
hind his ambition. While growing up, Borio worked
“I am the type of guy that goes full in and figures
with his father and grandmother at his family’s
it out along the way and this was no exception. Lots
restaurant, which is now run by his brothers Chuck,
of time and patience and money and the blessing
Marty and Tony. There, he learned to appreciate
of connecting with some wonderful and kind and
food, family and Italian culture.
generous people in Italy who are now my family
“Many a day was spent around a huge table with several generations of family as we enjoyed the
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International eats YO U D O N ’ T H AV E TO T R AV E L FA R TO G E T A TA S T E O F C U IS I N E S F RO M A RO U N D T H E WO R L D.
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALAINA POTRIKUS
The Central New York restaurant scene is bursting with flavors from around the globe — guaranteed to broaden your palate and please your taste buds.
Syria
Sinbad 2727 James St., Syracuse WHAT TO ORDER: Owner Assad Almajid has packed
the menu with the flavors from his native Syria, from crisp falafel to smooth and creamy hummus. His plates are a feast for the eyes, and each dish is served with sides designed to compliment the overall flavor. Make sure to enjoy the beef shawarma dipped in hummus; the chicken shawarma is served with a garlic yogurt sauce. The fatteh with lamb is a deep bowl of comfort food; pita bread is provided for dipping with hummus and fooul billaban and many of the meals are meant to be shared family-style. Finish your meal with Turkish coffee heated slowly over sand and the restaurant’s signature stretchy ice cream, served in thin slices and topped with nuts. FLAVORS TO EXPECT: Spices like cumin, paprika and cardamom are at the forefront; chickpeas feature in both hummus and falafel. OTHER MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANTS TO TRY: Order the baba ghanouj or shish kabob at Bulbul Middle Eastern Cuisine in Liverpool or visit King David’s in Fayetteville or on Marshall Street near the Syracuse University campus.
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Finish your meal with Turkish coffee heated slowly over sand and the restaurant’s signature stretchy ice cream, served in thin slices and topped with nuts.
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Korea
Spoon & Chopsticks Skyline Apartment Building, 753 James St., Syracuse. WHAT TO ORDER: Owner Sara Ham says she
enjoys making recommendations when patrons who are unfamiliar with Korean cuisine come to her restaurant. One of her favorite dishes: dolsot bibimbap, a bowl of rice topped with vegetables, beef and egg and a spicy or sweet sauce, served in a hot stone pot. On the side, try a bowl of miso soup, house-made Korean pickles and kimchi, a traditional side dish of salted and fermented cabbage and radishes. FLAVORS TO EXPECT: Sweet and spicy soy sauces, fresh vegetables mixed with stir-fried meats, tofu options for vegetarians. OTHER ASIAN RESTAURANTS TO TRY: For unique
Chinese cuisine, try Red Chili or Yang Di Chun BBQ, both on Erie Boulevard; for Vietnamese favorites like pho, check out the Vietnamese Noodle House locations in North Syracuse and Camillus.
Dolsot bibimbap is served sizzling in a hot stone dish, with vegetables, meats and eggs atop warm white rice. A variety of sides, including miso soup, kimchi and Korean pickles, will round out your meal.
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Try a bowl of miso soup, house-made Korean pickles and kimchi, a traditional side dish of salted and fermented cabbage and radishes.
Spoon & Chopsticks stocks a variety of Korean treats, like Pocky, a cookie stick dipped in chocolate or other toppings. The menu also includes a variety of Korean beers and beverages.
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Africa
Taste of Africa 820 Danforth St., Syracuse WHAT TO ORDER: The family-owned
restaurant has been serving Congolese and East African cuisine on the city’s North Side for nearly two years. Specialties include fish smothered in a vegetable sauce with tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic, and fried plantains with fiery pili pili sauce. Try the cassava leaf greens, seasoned with curries and cooked with sardines and peanut butter to create a rich stew-like side dish, or fufu, which looks like mashed potatoes but is made from pounded yams. FLAVORS TO EXPECT: Hot chili (or pili pili) or sweet green pepper, garlic, simple salt and pepper. OTHER AFRICAN RESTAURANTS TO TRY:
Injera and wat are on the menu at Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen on North Salina Street; just down the street, With Love Restaurant will serve up Somali cuisine this fall during its next restauranteur-in-residence.
Main dishes like samaki na mchuzi – a fried fish served bone-in with a vegetable-rich tomato sauce – accompany sides like fufu, fried plantains and cassava greens.
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Try the cassava leaf greens, seasoned with curries and cooked with sardines and peanut butter to create a rich stew-like side dish, or fufu, which looks like mashed potatoes but is made from pounded yams.
Family-owned Taste of Africa serves Congolese and East African cuisine.
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Peru
Hope Cafe Coffee and Tea House 305 Vine St., Liverpool WHAT TO ORDER: Owner Matthew Cullipher brings
vibrant street food from his native Peru to Central New York. Try the chicharron sandwich, featuring pork belly served on a bed of sweet potato and topped with Peruvian house sauces, alongside the cafe’s signature emoliente, a roasted barley tea that includes medicinal herbs and is delicious hot or cold. Bestsellers include gluten-free arepas, breakfast omelettes and aji de gallina (chicken) empanadas. For dessert, try the apple pie empanadas or churritos, made with Oreo-infused batter.
FLAVORS TO EXPECT: Cumin, lime, cilantro and aji amarillo, a yellow pepper considered part of the “holy trinity” in Peruvian cuisine, along with garlic and red onion. COMING SOON: Hope Cafe will be opening a
downtown Syracuse location this fall, in the former Vintage Love storefront at the corner of South Warren and East Jefferson streets.
The chicharron sandwich is one of the restaurant’s biggest sellers, along with breakfast sandwiches, made with egg, cheese, ham or bacon, Peruvian mayo and rocoto pepper sauce.
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Discover the art and artists who help make this one of the most colorful spots in Central New York.
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Proceeds from the restaurant benefit The People Project, a charity started in Syracuse that has provided 200,000 meals over the last 13 years.
For dessert, try the apple pie empanadas or churritos, made with Oreo-infused batter.
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Islands “In the early 2000s, the island was an extension of the kitchen,” says Jon Bristol, director of marketing and sales at McClurg in Marcellus. “Now it’s a focal point.” There is a growing interest in a two-tone kitchen with an island as an accent piece. “The perimeter countertop may be a different finish from the island or they may be done in the same material but in different colors,” Bristol says. In larger kitchens, having two islands is popular , as well as varying the levels of the island countertop (dropdown for dinner-table seating, single-level with barstools or raised countertop). Martino says an extended island countertop that provides additional seating is the most popular trend he’s seeing.
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What’s trending in kitchen remodeling? Overall, simple clean lines are in with lots of white. “White is timeless,” said Mark Martino, president of Modern Kitchens of Syracuse. “You can design anything around it.” No more dark, heavy moldings with carved designs. Now it’s what Martino calls the Transitional Style — from white quartz countertops to white painted cabinets to white LED lighting — today’s kitchen is all about bright sophisticated modernism blended with traditional designs.
Countertops The most predominant trend in kitchen countertops has been stone and in past years the stone of choice was granite. However, there is now a strong trend towards quartz, which mimics granite but is more sanitary, won’t absorb bacteria, has less cracking and has consistent color. “If a client has a countertop that requires more than one piece, and there’s a seam, the veining in a granite countertop often won’t match up,” Bristol says. “With quartz
PHOTOS COURTESY MCCLURG
the seam visibility is nearly imperceptible.” Popular looks are white with grey veining and a matte finish.
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While tile backsplashes are still popular, especially tiles with bold Moroccan-style patterns, one-sheet quartz as a backsplash is gaining popularity. “People will do a Cambria quartz countertop and run a sheet up the wall for their backsplash,” Martino says. Also, “we’re seeing a full sheet of glass that is tempered and painted, often with a cured finish, as a backsplash now,” says Bristol.
Cabinets Painted finishes are popular now and, while white isn’t losing steam, Martino is noticing a high demand for navy blue. In addition, open shelving and floating shelves with ambient backlighting for showcasing china or fine crystal are popular, add-
Flooring
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ing. Maximizing cabinet storage space has led to
Luxury vinyl tile, which is durable, easy to clean and available in a
innovations in design, such as pull-out shelving
variety of finishes from wood grain to stone is trending in flooring.
for cookie sheets, built-in spice racks, or roll-outs
“It’s not your typical 12 x 12 floor tile, which you had growing up
that allow for ease of reaching into the cabinet.
in the 80s,” Bristol says. “Luxury vinyl tile can be installed in any
“From an organizational perspective, the func-
area, in any shape, in incredibly realistic finishes, and it’s soft on
tionality of cabinet space is improving,” Bristol
the feet.” Porcelain tiles are still popular, according to Martino. As
says. “Our designers are finding more ways to use
a durable flooring option, porcelain tiles work well in the kitchen if
filler space that, in the past, was wasted space.”
the surface is nonslip.
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Backsplash
Hardware While brass is making a comeback, mixed metals in the kitchen are also trending. “Just because your sink is chrome, doesn’t mean you have to match your cabinet knobs,” Martino says. “We’re not seeing just simple handles and knobs. They are becoming miniature works of art.”
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Integrated allfreezer drawers and integrated all-refrigerator drawers make appliances look like cabinetry. induction cooktops with flat glass surfaces and convection steam ovens are also popular.
Appliances A stainless-steel professional-style refrigerator with a big bold handle that matches the handle of a professional range is trending. “Another popular trend is integration, where the refrigerator has wood panels put on it, so it looks like part of the cabinetry,” PHOTOS COURTESY MODERN KITCHENS OF SYRACUSE
says Martino. “This can also be done with a dishwasher. Refrigerated drawer units are also popular.” Refrigerated drawer units can be placed in different areas with items, such as sodas, that aren’t part of everyday food preparation. As far as cooking, induction cooktops with flat glass surfaces and convection steam ovens are popular.
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people want organizational space in the kitchen, such as a side wall with a small desk for billing.” If it’s a larger kitchen, people will add comfortable chairs with a coffee table, so they can chat with whoever is cooking, “which gives it more of a family room feel,” Martino says. “A unique trend that’s not necessarily part of the current minimalist trend is repurposing something, like an antique chest, and turning it into a kitchen island by adding a butcher’s block top or taking a chest of drawers and using it as a sink cabinet.”
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Westcott The energetic Westcott Nation (a term coined in the ‘60s) is a diverse neighborhood east of downtown Syracuse. The community ranges from grad students to young families and long-time residents and takes pride in the public art and design, cool restaurants and architectural features of the houses. An active neighborhood association does everything from enhancing the aesthetics of bus shelters to publishing a neighborhood cookbook. BY AMY BLEIER LONG
As diverse as the neighborhood itself, eateries include Alto Cinco, Munjed’s Middle Eastern & Greek Café, Asahi (open Saturday–Monday), New Garden, Gagnam Style Korean Kitchen, and Las Delicias. For breakfast classics available all day, including vegan options, try Mom’s Diner. Dorian’s Gourmet Pizza and Deli serves pizza pies and specialty sandwiches. Beer Belly Deli & Pub’s gastropub fare and drinks hit the spot at lunch, dinner or late night. Saint Urban Wine Bar & Restaurant’s prix fixe menu changes weekly and a sommelier helps you choose from their extensive wine list. Treat yourself to gourmet doughnuts and froyo at Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Just Donuts. Look for Rise N Shine on Westcott and Cure Delicatessen and Provisions to open soon.
Have a drink
Get your fix at Recess Coffee, and try their sandwiches, paninis and seasonal dishes. Stout Beard Brewing Company produces beers made with New York State-grown hops and malts and has the area’s only whiskey tap. The locals’ watering hole is Taps Bar & Restaurant. Westcott Liquor Store hosts tasting events.
Shop local
Boom Babies is well known for its women’s fashions and formal wear. Find plants, floral arrangements and gift baskets at Westcott Florist. The Syracuse Cooperative Market, open to the public, provides healthy, organic, local and alternative food products to the community. Uncover vintage and pre-owned men’s and women’s apparel and accessories at Cluttered Closet consignment shop.
Above, Boom Babies. Left, St. Urban Wine Bar & Restaurant. Opposite, The Westcott Theater and the E.M. Mills Rose Garden at Thornden Park. The half-baked donut by Just Donuts, which is now partners with Yeti Frozen Yogurt.
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Grab a bite
Annual events
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair each fall celebrates the neighborhood’s diversity and personality through its culture, arts, food, organizations and activities for families and students. Dozens of artists, makers and artisans display and sell their work at various locations as part of the Westcott Art Trail. Thornden Park plays host to Syracuse Shakespeare-in-the-Park at the park’s amphitheater, Garden Tours by the Thornden Park Association and Syracuse Rose Society’s Rose Day. The Barry Park Fun Run for all ages celebrates the arrival of spring. Bring a love of verse to the Petit Branch Library’s Poetry Bash. Savor the growing season at Syracuse Eastside Neighborhood Farmers’ Market.
Things to do
The Westcott Theater hosts an array of musical genres and performances. The Westcott Community Center is a non-profit resource that offers engaging programming, including the Eastside Neighbors Lecture Series and the Second Saturday Series of folk and acoustic concerts. Explore the Morningside Cultural Trails to learn about Westcott and the surrounding neighborhoods. Petit Branch Library organizes community events and contains an extensive children’s toy library. History buffs will appreciate the Gustav Stickley House, currently undergoing restoration, and Historic Walking Tours offered occasionally. Beat your drum or learn an African dance at Wacheva Cultural Arts. Young dancers can train in a variety of styles at Dance Theater of Syracuse.
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Get outside
The neighborhood has plenty of green space: Visit Westminster Park, Loguen Park, Westmoreland Park and Huckster Hill for playgrounds or spots to sit in the shade. Barry Park boasts tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields and a playground. Enjoy a walk through the bounty of the Morningside Community Garden behind Ed Smith School. The 76-acre Thornden Park features athletic courts, a playground, picnic area, carriage house, herb garden, Lily Pond, 50-meter pool and spray fountain, and the picturesque E.M. Mills Rose Garden growing more than 4,000 rose bushes in hundreds of varieties.
“There’s such an interesting diversity of art, music, businesses and people that exists in this relatively confined space. It’s very dynamic and always changing.” GRANT JOHNSON, PRESIDENT OF THE WESTCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
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Left, Daniel Tagliamonte founded Sea Culture. Top, The White Cap Badge, a series of stitched waves on the underside of Sea Culture’s hat brim, indicates that proceeds benefit charity: water, which provides clean water to those who lack it.
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From a childhood spent skimming across Oneida Lake in his father’s sleek cigarette boat comes the spirit and philosophy behind Daniel Tagliamonte’s two-year-old clothing brand Sea Culture. The Jamesville-based company’s aesthetic draws elements from the relaxed vibe of 1960s and ‘70s California surfers and East Coast nautical style. “More than ever I’ve been looking at the past to go forward,” Tagliamonte says. The menswear line includes t-shirts, button-downs, swim trunks, caps, knit hats and continues to expand. The goal is a collection that is versatile and laid back. The self-taught Tagliamonte designs all the pieces. His mother, Cheryl, who works on the business with him, is an experienced sewer; she imparted the necessary knowledge of sewing-stitch techniques. His passion for clothes drove him to research the rest, including garment 70
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construction, how to develop a tech pack (the detailed instructions a factory receives on how to make an article of clothing) and textiles. Tagliamonte’s connection with water isn’t only about moments of calm and relaxation, but with the natural resource itself. And as he examined the fashion industry, he found that clothing production has led to a lot of pollution. “It’s weird that I’m in [the industry] because I know about it, but I’m in it to change the way a consumer looks at a product,” he says. Sea Culture is committed to a sustainable solution, focusing on environmental and ethical concerns. The fabrics used in the collection are one differentiator: T-shirts and knit hats are made with synthetic polyester derived from recycled plastic bottles shredded into fibers; button-downs are made from bamboo; shorts are
Sea Culture’s clothing is made from sustainable or recycled materials. The bottle t-shirts use synthetic polyester made from plastic bottles (approximately six bottles per shirt).
made from 78 percent recycled nylon sourced from fishing nets. Tagliamonte is in the process of developing duffel bags lined with upcycled sail cloth. He aims to have at least 50 percent post-consumer recycled plastic content or sustainable or ethically made fabrics in each item. He has forged relationships with a few small-batch family-owned factories in the U.S. and around the world that can provide or work with these materials. Tagliamonte chooses his factory partners based on mutual priorities; the factories use solar panels to generate energy, reuse water, cut down on material waste and above all, pay fair wages and provide benefits to workers. As awareness and demand increases, conscientious consumers and small, agile brands like Sea Culture push for a shift toward ethically made goods and hold bigger brands accountable. In addition to those who have a similar affinity for boating, Tagliamonte thinks people who understand well-crafted clothes and are willing to pay a little bit more because they’re made ethically and with sustainable fabrics will find value in what he offers. Unsurprisingly, communities such as Cazenovia and Skaneateles have been very responsive to Sea Culture’s products. Pop-up markets in those areas and elsewhere allow potential customers to experience the brand and touch the fabrics. He wants to grow the fan base here in Central New York as the brand expands into retail shops in New York City and states, such as Wisconsin, where “lake life” is appreciated. Tagliamonte already has his eye on producing jeans – made at a Vietnamese factory that uses solar panels, conserves its water, uses natural dyeing techniques and pays workers a fair wage – and developing a women’s line. The entrepreneur’s plans also include participating in hands-on initiatives like beach cleanups, joining 1% for the Planet (a conglomerate supporting environmental research) and opening his own brickand-mortar stores. Sea Culture is the antithesis of fast fashion. The pieces are durable and the company’s repair guarantee backs up the conviction to reduce waste. For a small fee, Sea Culture will fix damage such as rips and missing buttons. “[It’s important to have] that accountability for our product, at the end of the day we make our products to last a lifetime,” he says. As the brand gains traction, Tagliamonte is humbled by the fact that people are buying something he created. He acknowledges the difficulty of analyzing buying decisions, “But at this point, it has to be done to preserve the land for future generations. Before you buy things, think about the effect it has on the people making it and the environment.” For more details, visit seaculturebrand.com
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We’re pumped Taste the season with this recipe for pumpkin soup from Chef Joe Borio, host of the YouTube channel, Cooking Italian With Joe. We liked Borio’s use of “World’s Best” on his website, so we asked him for his “World’s Best Pumpkin Soup.” When roasted pumpkin, cream and mascarpone come together, this thick and flavorful soup is a delicious way to enjoy produce from local farms. And because there’s a whole science behind it, you could call it your stem project. Sorry. You know we can’t help it.
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Chef Joe Borio.
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Chef Joe Borio says his recipe for “World’s Best Pumpkin Soup” is an ideal dish for the season and was inspired by his family’s use of pumpkins in autumn. “The pumpkin soup is absolutely delicious in the fall. The warm creamy texture is filling and smooth and a great way to warm you up inside,” he says. Be sure to choose a ripe pumpkin for the “deepest pumpkin flavor,” Borio says. Next, roasting the pumpkin after cutting it into small uniform pieces will result in caramelization, which imparts even more flavor. As for the mascarpone cheese? “This adds an aged fermented cream, giving your taste buds the full fall experience with an Italian flare.” Buon appetito. TO DRINK?
This variety of grape is from France originally but is now grown in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Israel, and will complement and enhance the textures and flavors of the soup beautifully. A Chenin Blanc and a Chardonnay are two additional varieties that will make this recipe a favorite go-to for your autumn table.”
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“Viognier pairs perfectly. It carries a floral aroma with a hint of fruit and brings summer and fall to this autumn soup with its creamy, buttery body.
World’s Best Pumpkin Soup Ingredients 8 cups chopped pumpkin 1 peeled and chopped potato 1 onion 1 cup heavy cream 4 cups whole milk 1 cup mascarpone cheese 4 Tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic 1 cup Parmesan cheese Arugula (just for dressing) 2 Tbsp. flour ¹⁄8 tsp. nutmeg Salt and pepper Olive oil
How to prepare
Cut pumpkin in half, then cut into quarters. Clean out the insides of the pumpkin. Peel skin off pumpkin pieces and cut into chunks. In a large bowl, add pumpkin and potato and cover in olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place potato and pumpkin mix on a baking sheet and bake 30 minutes until brown. Next, place onion and olive oil in a pan and stir. Add butter. Once butter melts, add garlic. Next, add flour to make a roux. Add pumpkin and potatoes and stir. Slowly add milk and cream. Add almost all the mascarpone cheese, keeping some for dressing. Mix in nutmeg and almost all the Parmesan cheese. Using a handheld mixer, puree soup. Pour into a bowl; add a splash of olive oil, a dollop of mascarpone cheese, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of arugula.
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Artist Profile
BACK
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Yoko Ono. A name and an artist cloaked in controversy. She was and is a multi-disciplinary artist and activist who was a member of the Fluxus art movement, a movement working in the 1960s and 1970s dedicated to an experimental and interdisciplinary approach to art and music. Much of Ono’s work from that time was maligned and misunderstood, thought to be more concerned with attention-getting than sub-
FUTURE stance. As a person, well, her relationship with and eventual marriage to John Lennon served to label her as the bad seed that infiltrated the al and professional reputations. Fortunately, time has been kinder to Ono. Her music is said to have influenced trends in punk, art rock and noise pop. Today, we might look back at what she was attempting to communicate and say she was ahead of her time. Process-oriented versus product-oriented work, interdisciplinary approaches and experimental performances, which were and continue to be her focus, are de rigueur among conceptual and performance artists today. Whatever you might think about Ono, you’ll 76
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Fab Four and that tarnished both her person-
opens its doors to a sweeping survey of her work. The show, titled “YOKO ONO: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE,” is an ambitious undertaking curated by D.J. Hellerman, the museum’s Curator of Art and Programs, who has been working on the exhibition for more than two years. This is the second one-person show Ono has had at the Everson, with the first taking place in 1971 to much controversy. Hellerman says the show is particularly appropriate at this time when the museum is closing in on the final months of its year-long 50th Anniversary celebration. Jim Harithas, the museum’s director during Ono’s 1971 exhibition said at the time, “The idea (of the first show) is to open up the art experience, 78
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in contemporary art history when the Everson Museum of Art
Yoko Ono, “Add Color (Refugee Boat),” 1960/2016, installation view, YOKO ONO: Installations and Performances, Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki, Greece (October 1 — 30, 2016). PHOTO COURTESY MACEDONIAN
have an opportunity to reevaluate your perception of her place
“The U.S. VS. John Lennon” Yoko Ono and John Lennon holding ‘War Is Over’ poster. BPN
to do something with the community and the young people who seem to be our audience.” According to Hellerman, that’s exactly how he views the
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role of Ono’s current exhibition.
it in a can of blue paint and scribble, draw, or paint their hopes and thoughts, on a white row boat, the gallery floor, or on the white walls of the Robineau Gallery. Hellerman says docents and gallery staff will be present as needed.
“The central ideas behind the show are: What does she do
Ono’s studio (Studio One) provides the conceptual structure
as an artist? What do we do as an institution? What does the
and instructions for the installation of all the works, but the
community do?” Hellerman says. “It’s the responsibility of
institution finds and brings the pieces together. They are the
the artist, community and institution to determine how they
production crew to the architect’s drawings, or the orchestra
all come together.”
to the composer’s musical notations, according to Hellerman.
This collaborative relationship Hellerman is striving to cul-
“She works like an architect or composer,” Hellerman elab-
tivate goes to the heart of Ono’s work. She encourages and in-
orates. “She sends the instructions. Her role as an artist is the
vites viewers to participate in the creative process. In the large,
same as a composer. It frees her from the burden to actually
participatory installation titled, “Add Color: (Refugee Boat),”
make something, even though she does.”
1960/2019, she invites the public to pick up a paint brush, dip
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the Marcellus Court, the Everson will be making dozens of wooden coffins, each of which will have a tree growing from it. The piece speaks to aspirations, rePHOTO LEFT PAGE JONATHAN LEJIONHUFVUD , 2015 FAURSCHOU FOUNDATION, THIS PAGE ABOVE PHOTO BY ODED LOBL, COURTESY YOKO ONO, LOWER PHOTO BY IAIN MACMILLAN, COURTESY YOKO ONO
silience, or invites you to draw your own conclusions. For this installation, as with any of Ono’s works, there are no wrong interpretations, but she has typically engaged optimistic themes such as love, peace, collective action, imagination and dreaming. Keeping that in mind might guide your perceptions. It’s impossible to describe every piece that’s in this exhibition, because it is a massive undertaking. The entire museum, indoors and outdoors, will be given over to Ono’s works. The Urban Video Project will be showing her video works on the outside wall of the Everson. The Sculpture Court hosts “Play it By Trust” (1966/2019), composed of seven, all-white chess sets designed to explore issues surrounding conflict or war. The piece titled, “Arising” (2013/2019), invites community members to submit written statements that address “harm done to you for being a woman.” Photos of only the victims’ eyes and a pile of women’s clothing accompany the installation. The upstairs galleries will feature other works, most of which invite visitor participation to bring the pieces to life. Hellerman believes “YOKO ONO: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE,” as implied by the title, is both a nod to the museum’s storied history and an indication of what might lie ahead. Engagement with and connection among artists, communities and institutions was as important to the Everson 50 years ago as it is now. Hellerman is reaching out to Catholic Charities, Vera House and Interfaith Works (among others) inviting their constituencies to engage in an appropriate way with Ono’s exhibition. The forging of these relationships makes each component stronger, but the real catalyst is the work of art. What better artist to bring these players to the same table than Yoko Ono whose work is a metaphor for collaboration, connection and the bonds of community. The power of Ono’s work lies not only in its message, but in the ways it’s executed. “I want the viewer to see what art can do and what art can be,” Hellerman says of the show.
Left, Yoko Ono, “Ex It” 1997/2015 Installation view, Yoko Ono: Golden Ladders, Faurschou Foundation Beijing, Beijing, China (November 15, 2015 - July 3, 2016). This page, Top, Yoko Ono, “Morning Beams/Riverbed”, 1996/1999, installation view, Have You See The Horizon Lately?, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel (November 27, 1999 — May 31, 2000) Artwork © 1996/1999 Yoko Ono. Bottom, Yoko Ono, “Painting To Shake Hands” 1962/1971 Installation view, This is Not Here, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York (October 9 -27, 1971). SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
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Galleries Recreating Home: Photographs of the Refugee Experience, Maranie R. Staab at ArtRage Gallery.
505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse, artragegallery.org. 2 to 7 p.m. WednesdayFriday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Recreating Home: Photographs of the Refugee Experience: Nearly 15,000 refugees have resettled in Syracuse over the course of the past 15 years. The majority of these families and many of those who continue to arrive ultimately call the Northside neighborhood home. Most families have fled extreme poverty, environmental disasters, political turmoil, conflict or worse and have since begun life anew, many arriving in Syracuse without a penny or a word of English. These communities — spanning individuals from throughout Africa, the Middle East, Ukraine, Cuba and parts of Asia — live in what most of us would consider poverty, but their appreciation for a new life and work ethic is profound. Photographer Maranie R. Staab has explored these communities and feels privileged to have been allowed into the lives of families as they work to recreate “home” thousands of miles away from the ones they once knew. Through Oct. 26.
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.
Worlds Real and Imagined: Etching exhibit featuring works by John Fitzsimmons, Grant Silverstein and Jamie Skvarch, with ceramic sculpture by David MacDonald and sculptural jewelry by Sylvia Hayes-McKean. Through Sept. 27. Creative Thread: Mixed media fiber collage wall work by Jacqueline Adamo and Lauren Bristol with stone sculpture by Tom Huff and metalsmith jewelry by Dana Stenson. Opening 6-8 p.m., Fri., Oct.4. Through Nov. 15.
Jacqueline Adamo “Web” mixed media collage at Edgewood Gallery
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ArtRage Gallery, The Norton Putter Gallery
Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. 315-474-6064, everson.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday. $5 suggested donation.
Earth Piece: Named after Yoko Ono’s 1963 Earth Piece, a score that invites the reader to “Listen to the sound of the earth turning,” this exhibition examines artists who have combined clay and ceramics with performance art, photography, conceptual art and even land art. Far from being used as “just another material,” clay comes freighted with millennia of associations with material culture. Earth Piece highlights the work of well-known figures from the art world, as well as lesser-known artists whose work shaped the field of ceramics into a vibrant discipline that is equally at home in both domestic and contemporary spheres. Through Jan. 5, 2020. 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. 29. YOKO ONO: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE: The culmination of the Everson Museum of Art’s 50th anniversary year, YOKO ONO: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE situates the groundbreaking conceptual artist’s landmark 1971 exhibition at the Everson (her first solo museum show) within her enduring artistic practice devoted to fostering and healing human connections, often by exposing social and political injustices. Through Oct. 27. On My Own Time: CNY Arts’ 46th annual On My Own Time exhibition connects Central New York businesses in a collaboration that promotes the benefits of the creative process across community sectors. Original works created by amateur artists working in a variety of professions were displayed at their work sites. This professional juried selection recognizes the outstanding works by employees of Central New York companies and organizations. Oct. 12 through Nov. 17.
Light Work Gallery, Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery at Light Work 316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse. 315-443-1300, lightwork.org. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and by appointment. Free.
2019 Light Work Grants in Photography: Hallway Gallery. Light Work announces the 45th annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2019 recipients are Trevor Clement, Lali Khalid, and Reka Reisinger. The Light Work Grants in Photography are part of Light Work’s ongoing effort to provide support and encouragement to Central New York artists working in photography. Reception 4-7:30 p.m.,Fri., Oct. 11. Through Oct. 17. Nicola Lo Calzo: Bundles of Wood: Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery. Since 2010, the Italian photographer Nicola Lo Calzo has traversed Atlantic coastal areas to research buried memories of the African Diaspora. His latest project, Bundles of Wood, documents the rich local history of the Underground Railroad in Central New York. Artist Talk & Conversation with Kyle Bass, 6 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11. Through Oct. 17.
LightWork’s Nicola Lo Calzo Bundles of Wood at Lightwork Gallery.
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse. 315-428-1864, cnyhistory.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free but donations encouraged.
Strolling Down Salina Street: 1940-1980: So many Central New Yorkers have fond memories of coming to Syracuse and taking in the shops, the sights, and the sounds of Salina Street, the heart of Downtown. This exhibit re-creates Salina Street in our large first-floor gallery, using photographs and artifacts from the many shops, so that visitors to our downtown museum can “stroll” down the grand old street once again. Through early 2020. From the Vault: Temple Concord 180th Anniversary Exhibit: In 2019, Temple Concord celebrates its 180th anniversary as an integral component of Syracuse & Onondaga County. OHA’s display succinctly reviews 180 years of Temple Concord’s presence in the community.
Picker Art Gallery Dana Arts Center, Colgate University, Hamilton. 315-228-7634, colgate.edu/ picker. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission.
Original Materials: The Picker Art Gallery and the Building of a Collection: This exhibition celebrates Colgate’s Bicentennial by presenting a look at the past, present and future of the art collections at the Picker Art Gallery. Drawing from the museum’s diverse holdings, along with documents and photos from Colgate University Archives, the exhibition explores significant moments in the museum’s development.
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Above, “You Were An Amazement on the Day You Were Born� at SU Art Galleries. Left, Lali Khalid at LightWork Gallery.
degrees. Over the nearly 150 years since its founding, the program has evolved, reflecting different aesthetic sensibilities at different times in its history. One constant has been a talented group of faculty who strive to provide the best possible learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. This exhibition presents a sampling of the work by select former faculty in the permanent collection. Through Nov. 24.
SU Art Galleries First floor of Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University, Syracuse. 315 4434097, suart.syr.edu. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, closed Monday. Free.
Not a Metric Matters: Features new and recent artwork from 16 faculty members from the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. The exhibition highlights artists working in a wide variety of media including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, art video and site-specific installations. Curated by D.J. Hellerman, curator of art and programs at the Everson Museum of Art, this exhibition brings together the eclectic and powerful work of design, studio arts, and transmedia faculty. Through Nov. 24. Teaching Methods: The Legacy of Art and Design Faculty: Syracuse University enjoys the distinction of being the first institution of higher education to confer Baccalaureate of Arts 84
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Skeptical Gaze: How Photomontage Blurs the Lines of Reality: Explores silver gelatin prints and newsprints which contain the photographic technique of photomontage. This exhibition specifically connects contemporary ideas about skepticism towards visual imagery with traditional darkroom techniques as a way to encourage the audience to assess their trust and belief in what visual representations they are consuming. Comprised of artwork from the Syracuse University Art Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Light Work Collection, and Visual Studies Workshop, this exhibition highlights images that use both fine art photography and mass media-produced photography as a vehicle to begin this conversation. Through Nov. 24.
Flashback
Elmwood Park, 1936.
Elmwood Park – A West Side Gem Elmwood Park, on Syracuse’s Westside, has had a long and
paths or enjoy a carriage ride to view the water, multilevel rock
varied existence. Originally an agricultural site, its desirable
formations and wildflowers. The park also featured concerts
location on a creek led to the building of a plaster mill and sub-
and horseshoe tournaments. However, once the amusement
sequently an iron furnace in the early 1800s. Mickles Furnace
area was dismantled, the park fell on hard times.
became most famous for its cannon ball production during the
In 1927, the park was fully incorporated into the City of Syra-
War of 1812; however, it also produced iron goods for settlers’
cuse parks system. Recognizing the Elmwood’s incredible nat-
use in the region and kettles for salt production.
ural beauty, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) made
Between 1890 and 1920, Elmwood was run as an amusement
the location one of its projects. Its features were highlighted
park that covered 17 of its acres. The park, surrounded by a pri-
through the construction of multileveled stairways, small stone
marily upper-class neighborhood and run on a temperance ba-
bridges arching over Furnace Brook and walls lining the paths
sis, was more readily accessible and affordable for a greater ma-
winding throughout the park’s acreage. These features were
jority of city residents compared to the larger Onondaga Lake
built and enhanced through the use of natural stones, boulders
resorts also popular at the time. Elmwood had two artificial
and unfinished wood.
lakes, a restaurant, dance pavilion, picture gallery and a variety of concession stands. Amusements included a Swan Boat ride, rifle range and merry go-round rides, among others. Visitors could also bring in their own picnic dinners and stroll the
Two centuries later, residents from the neighborhood and beyond still enjoy the park. KAREN COONEY IS SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR AT ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
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Last Word
What do you produce at Our Farm? We grow crops — pumpkins, we’re very big into sweet corn, rhubarb. We make our own rhubarb sauce and you can find it at Natur-Tyme and other places.
Who came up with the idea of the trebuchet? A guy name Steve Geer — he’s a dairy farmer in PalThis is Jimmy, not to be confused with Boris!
ermo. He had a trebuchet. He threw a pumpkin into a pond... I thought that was the funniest thing. We thought we could build it in a weekend and it turned into a ninemonth project and $2000 later… My wife Janine? Just didn’t get it. She said, ‘What are you doing — it’s stupid.’ She got it when we got on the front page of The Post-Standard and three [tv stations] covered it. We’d been doing all the normal [farm] things, but that really put us on the map. Sounds like fun… Things get a little crazy. We had a visit from [local broadcaster] Mike Price…he wanted to make like he was trying to catch [a pumpkin] so he wanted it to land at his feet. One would go over his head and he’d move back, then one would go too short. Finally, we got the shot he was looking for. Nice guy.
When do you start planting the pumpkins and how many do you plant? It depends on the weather, but usually around Memorial Day. We have eight acres of pumpkins and we put in about 20,000 seeds — which is a lot.
Do you grow different varieties? We try to grow a lot of those stacker pumpkins. We have
PHOTOS BY GETTY, DAVID LASSMAN, ABC, UNITED FEATURES AND SHUTTERSTOCK
pink pumpkins, we have blue pumpkins, we have those luminary white pumpkins, we have pumpkins with little
With Jimmy Golub
PUMPKIN FARMER, KEYBOARDIST AND TOWN COUNCILOR
spots on them and pumpkins with giant stems. This year, I’m growing black pumpkins, which are really like a dark green. I love those gimmicks when it comes to pumpkins. I always tell people our pumpkins have more personality.
What do you think of the Pumpkin
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WHEN HE’S NOT GROWING PUMPKINS, JIMMY GOLUB, OWNER
Spice Latte craze? I’m not a coffee drinker. I’ve never had a cup of coffee
OF OUR FARM IN MANLIUS, ALSO SERVES AS TOWN COUNCILOR
in my life. I’ve tried it and thought ‘ew’ how can anyone
AND PLAYS KEYBOARD. HIS FAMILY FARM, WHICH ALSO HOSTS
drink this? I like cocoa.
SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND WEDDINGS, GROWS RHUBARB AND SWEET CORN AND IS HOME TO ALL THINGS FALL, INCLUDING
Do you have a favorite pumpkin recipe? My wife makes a pumpkin roll. She makes this bread and rolls it into cream cheese. That’s very good.
PUMPKINS, CORN MAZES AND A PUMPKIN CATAPULT TREBU-
Back to the trebuchet – Why
CHET NAMED BORIS. FOR THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE OF
did you name it Boris?
LAST WORD, WE WANTED TO KNOW WHAT HE THINKS ABOUT THE PUMPKIN SPICE CRAZE (HE DOESN’T GET IT) AND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO THROW PUMPKINS 200 FEET IN THE AIR.
Because he’s powerful but has a personality.
Are you a fan of the classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”? I’ve seen it. I’m more of a Bugs Bunny fan. That kind of squashes our ending.
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