Posts Tagged ‘2013’
Monday, November 25th, 2013
“There’s 30, 000 brilliant individuals who are creating green buildings, nontoxic classrooms and sustainable architecture. And they’re in Philly this week, taking in our city skyline, Federal Donuts & local fare.” Julie Hancher, GreenPhilly (blog)
Here’s a good dose of self-esteem for Central New York. Our region is actually ahead of the curve in terms of planning and implementing green infrastructure and sustainability. Linda Dickerson-Hartsock, Owen Kerney and Andrew Potts were in Philadelphia last week to present the Syracuse experience at the GreenBuild International Conference and Expo.
Matt Millea and Matt Marko from the Center of Excellence also presented at the conference.
The keynote speaker at Greenbuild was former New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
Tags:2013, architecture, City Planning, Greenbuild, Linda Dickerson Hartsock, Philadelphia, Sustainability, Syracuse, Syracuse Architectural Digest, Syracuse Center of Excellence (Syracuse CoE)
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Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
Here are some of the photographs from Saturday’s CNY Mocha Men event at CFAC organized by Me’Shae Brooks-Rolling.
Ahmeed Turner, Scholarship Director, Say Yes (Syracuse) with his father Rev. Phil Turner.
Davine Bey, Manager of Talent Acquisition, Cornell University
Panelists Vincent Love (100 Black Men), Rev. Harry Patterson (Abundant Life Christian Center) and Dr. James Haywood Rolling (Syracuse University).
TV Host Vicki Brakens with panelist Rickey Brown (Home Headquarters, Inc.)
Tags:2013, Ahmeed Turner, CFAC, CNY Mocha Men, Connective Corridor, Davine Bey, Dr. James Haywood Rolling, George Kilpatrick, Harry Patterson, Me'Shae Brooks-Rolling, Rev. Phil Turner, Rickey T. Brown, Vicki Brackens, Vincent Love
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Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
Kirsten Tegtmeyer and Bill Horrace (Lemon Elefant) played a gig at the Community Folk Art Center on Thursday.
Lemon Elefant (Bill Horrace and Dave Solazzo) have become the de facto band for the Connective Corridor. They’ve played in nearly every venue and even on the street and aboard buses once or twice.
No matter who sits in with them lately, the sound and the fury of their interaction creates combustible tones. It’s like watching a modern version of Mingus and Monk.
For their latest gig, they welcomed in drummer Kinyatta King (the drummer an MBA) and singer Kirsten Tegtmeyer. The audible aroma they stirred up got caught in the coffered ceiling of the gallery and then slowly descended like a morning fog.
Lemon moved the crowd with cuts by Michael Jackson (Human Nature, Smooth Criminal) and some of their own compositions during the one hour show, but the audience was equally impressed by the strong vocal display of Tegtmeyer on Maroon5’s This Love.
The collective did an encore Friday night for Jazz @ Sitrus (Sheraton Hotel).
Tags:2013, Bill Horrace, CFAC, Connective Corridor, Dave Solazzo, Jazz, Kinyatta King, Kirsten Tegtmeyer, Lemon Elefant, Music, Th3
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Thursday, November 21st, 2013
Thanks to Kofi Jacque, aka One Black Voice (at the former OnaJava), who was an early supporter of the SIF venture.
Tags:2013, folk, Guitar, Kofi Jacque, Music, OnaJava Cafe, One Black Voice, Throwback Thursday
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
“Creating When We Were Wanderers required actors to excavate and mine their personal experiences…” Ryan Johnson-Travis, Director
Corcoran, Obeng and Jordan: Three of the seven ladies who took the stage to discuss race and gender at CFAC tonight.
Bravo to director and actor Ryan Johnson-Travis. The theater man continues to write, direct and produce some creative stage work along the Connective Corridor Arts District. His latest conception, “When We Were Wanderers” closed tonight to a packed house at the Community Folk Art Center’s Black Box Theater. The play touched on a plethora of emotions, and honestly explored race and gender from a female perspective.
Later this weekend brothers will grace the stage at CFAC for the CNY Mocha Men production by Me’Shae Brooks Rolling. The Mocha Men event will focus on financial literacy.
Tags:2013, Acting, Candienne Obeng, CFAC, Connective Corridor, Kierra Jordan, Nicole Corcoran, Ryan Johnson-Travis, Syracuse University, Theater, We Were Wanderers
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
We saw a poll this morning online and were not surprised that data showed Chick Fil-A is the most desired fast food franchise here in Central New York. Another one of our favorites is Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack. Shake Shack is not a franchise, but would be a great addition to Armory Square or the Connective Corridor.
Tags:2013, Business, Chick-fil-A, Connective Corridor, Food, Shake Shack, Syracuse, Syracuse Demographics, Washington DC
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Saturday, November 16th, 2013
“Ideas are not inventions, they are discoveries.”- Leah Busque
Judge of Style
This is a post about canines and couture. After attending the Leatherstocking Cluster Fall Dog Show on Friday, we were not only impressed by the breeds and the training, but also by the style exhibited by the breeders and owners. Most participants were impeccably attired in designer gear, and some looked ready for runways themselves. From our conversations with judges and others, this chic fashion sense has always been a part of these shows. Maybe if the breeders don’t look good, the dogs won’t look (so) good.
Clean Cut
Creative Uniformity
Best in Glow
Pattern Recognition: The Country Gentleman
Tags:2013, Fashion, NYS Fairgrounds, Salt City Cluster Fall Dog Show
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Saturday, November 16th, 2013
Moe was the Best in Show winner at Ring 1 at the NYS Fairgrounds on Friday.
We have to thank Jen from Niagara Falls, who talked to us about the rules and regulations for dog show competitions. Also Jan Paulk gave us some insight into what the judges look for during the contests. Moe (pictured above) was born in Russia and will celebrate his fourth birthday on December 12, 2013 (not pictured, his son Pickles).
Moe is examined by AKC Judge Jan Paulk.
Prancing to victory
Tags:2013, Animals, NYS Fairgrounds, Salt City Cluster Fall Dog Show, Sports
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