http://news.syr.edu/art-music-and-food-align-to-celebrate-summer-in-forman-park-54091/

A Midsummer Night’s Fling in Forman Park, an enchanted, family-friendly evening along the Connective Corridor featuring music, food and art, will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, from 6-10 p.m. in Forman Park in downtown Syracuse. The event is free and open to the community, and takes place during Syracuse University’s opening weekend, Syracuse Welcome 2014.

The evening will feature three components:

• A multi-dimensional temporary public art installation, “Urban Rest Stop,” will be on display from 6–10 p.m. The installation is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and commissioned by the Syracuse University School of Architecture through UPSTATE: Center for Design/Research /Real Estate in partnership with the Connective Corridor (see details below);

• A free Symphoria ensemble performance at 8 p.m. with a string quartet featuring leading professionals from the orchestra performing a program of both historic and contemporary music reflecting the unique characteristics of one of the Syracuse’s oldest parks. Forman Park honors one of Syracuse’s first civic leaders and also reflects its contemporary redesign as part of the Connective Corridor; and

• French American bistro-styled “small plates” tapas, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase and served next to the illuminated fountain in Forman Park. The Food service, by Redfields at the Crowne Plaza Syracuse, will be available in the park from 6 – 8 p.m. prior to the concert, with beverage service until 9:30 p.m.

The event will integrate music, food and art to make it a unique evening experience in a public space that was redesigned for enhanced community use by the Syracuse University School of Architecture, working with OLIN — a globally renowned design firm — and Tillett Lighting, along with local engineering firm Barton & Loguidice. The park, and its architecturally unique lighting, was recently featured in Landscape Architecture Magazine. This event is an opportunity to wander under the stars surrounded by “firefly” lighting and enjoy a one-time multimedia experience set to music.