Archive for July, 2012

Our Highline

Friday, July 27th, 2012
The length of the elevated section of Route I81 that runs through the middle of Syracuse.

The length of the elevated section of Route I81 that runs through the middle of Syracuse.

Fresh is the Word

Thursday, July 26th, 2012
Syracuse's Slam Poets perform at Art Rage Gallery

Syracuse’s Slam Poets perform at Art Rage Gallery

The Salt City Slam,  organized by Seneca Wilson, brought a poetry competition to the Art Rage Gallery tonight. The rules were simple, you have three minutes to say your piece. Go over and points are deducted by judges in the audience. The photos (above) are from the first round of the event.

The Future of the 20 Minute City

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

The great debate over Route 81 in Syracuse was the subject of a profile on National Public Radio (NPR) today.

The Secret Life of Bees

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Yellow Jackets

Yellow Jackets

Beyond Restoration

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Forman Park

Forman Park

Forman Park, which is bordered by public art, a hotel district and the Connective Corridor, welcomes a new generation of park users.

Forman Park

Forman Park

Dredge Report

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Onondaga Lake Restoration

Onondaga Lake Restoration

Fresh Air

Saturday, July 21st, 2012
Just Outside the City

Just Outside the City

Military Affairs

Friday, July 20th, 2012

War on Drugs: Regional conflicts

Friday, July 20th, 2012
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Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Alexander Garrard and Dr. Daniel Olsson field a question from the audience on the origin of Bath Salts.

Healthcare professionals including Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Pharmacist Alexander Garrard and Dr. Daniel Olsson and Brad Finn educated hundreds of law enforcement professionals, educators and healthcare workers on the signs of a type of synthetic drug called Bath Salts during a forum this morning at SUNY OCC.

Bath Salts

Bath Salts

Otto Feliu addresses the panel and the crowd about chemical dependency treatment options.

Crouse Hospital’s Otto Feliu tells the panel and the crowd about chemical dependency treatment options.

Vision & Verse

Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Word Thursday: The Treehouse (601 Tully)

Word Thursday: The Treehouse (601 Tully)

 

Here are some photographs from the Word Thursday event at the Treehouse (601 Tully) featuring the art of Maars. The event also featured spoken word with poets such as Michael Burkard.

Robert Mengert, spoken word introduction

Robert Mengert, spoken word introduction

Maars discusses his artistic sensibilities

Maars discusses his artistic sensibilities

Michael Burkard, poet

Michael Burkard, poet

A young fan enjoys being part of live art

A young fan enjoys being part of live art

Maars shares his art with the Rothwell family (Issac, Karaline and Quincy).

Maars shares his art with the Rothwell family (Issac, Karaline and Quincy).