The sculpture program in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced the creation of Sculpture Workshop, an open workshop for University and Syracuse community members that provides time, space and equipment in the program’s facilities in the Comstock Art Facility. The ...Read the rest

The diverse work of nine fiber and textile artists who began their professional careers at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will be on view Feb. 3-28 in “Elongating the Thread” at XL Projects, 307–313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. “Elongating the Thread,” ...Read the rest

Gwen Ifill, moderator and managing editor of PBS’ “Washington Week” and senior correspondent for “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer,” will be the keynote speaker for Syracuse University’s 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Continuing the Journey: Where Do We Go From Here,” on Sunday, ...Read the rest

Artwork from the fourth edition of Stone Canoe: A Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York will be on display Jan. 6-24 at the XL Projects Gallery, 307-313 Clinton St., Syracuse. The gallery is open to the public Wednesday–Sunday from noon-6 p.m. The ...Read the rest

Holiday break bus schedule service changes The last day of the normal Corridor schedule will be on December 21, 2009. Over the winter break it will be operating on the 643 Connective Corridor route to College Place using SU special bus schedule #7. Regular bus ...Read the rest

The Central New York Community Foundation recently announced that the Southside Community Coalition will receive a $5,000 grant in support of the group’s efforts to create a community food cooperative in Syracuse’s South Side neighborhood. Unlike a traditional supermarket, the cooperative model ensures that as ...Read the rest

“Holidays at Hendricks,” the annual Syracuse University holiday concert featuring the Hendricks Chapel Choir, Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE) and the Hendricks Chapel Handbell Ringers, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, in historic Hendricks Chapel. The concert will begin in the chapel at 7:30 ...Read the rest

Designers have began work on the first phase of the New York State-funded portion of the Connective Corridor project that aims to enhance transportation and lighting along the Corridor, including downtown Syracuse’s Civic Strip. The Connective Corridor—an emerging signature strip of cultural development connecting University ...Read the rest

The Strong Hearts Café was brought into reality by two good friends, Joel Capolongo and Nick Ryan. They envisioned a vegan cafe for the growing vegetarian and vegan population in Syracuse that could provide locally grown and produce foods. Although the café’s location, 719 E. ...Read the rest

This year’s holiday kick-off features more events and activities Downtown The 8th Annual “Holiday Magic in the Square” will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 in Clinton Square.  The live musical stage production of A Christmas Fantasy, begins at 7:00 pm and ends with ...Read the rest