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Billboard project mixes student art, historical photos
The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) and the Connective Corridor recently launched “Iconic Syracuse,” a collaborative billboard project at the gateway to Armory Square featuring historical scenes of Syracuse paired with oil paintings created by industrial and interaction design students…
Summer dance performance showcases talented dancers, renowned choreographers
The Syracuse University Summer Dance Intensive Program will hold a free dance performance at Syracuse Stage on Saturday, July 28, from 1-2 p.m. The performance showcases the talent of students who have completed three weeks of vigorous study with world-renowned…
Citizens Academy accepting applications for new participants
The Citizens Academy is now accepting applications for the free eight-week program to learn how local governments work, how individuals can get involved and effect change, and how individuals can help create the future of the community. The Citizens Academy…
New XL Projects exhibition features work drawn from collaborative writings of three artists
Work drawn from the collaborative writings of three artists is featured in the current exhibition “And the Whole Room Laughed,” on view through Aug. 19 at XL Projects, 307–313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. “And the Whole Room Laughed” includes painting,…
Young CNY entrepreneurs to learn, test business mettle at entrepreneurial bootcamp
Local high school students will have the opportunity to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit at the Student Entrepreneurial Experience (SEE) hosted by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. The weeklong event, held at the South Side Innovation…
‘Smart Kids Visual Stories’ student-produced films about urban education to premiere at SU June 15
The “Smart Kids: Visual Stories” project will hold a red carpet premiere of student documentaries on Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in the Joyce N. Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3. The event, sponsored by the Syracuse University School of…
Deutsche Bank VP Marc Norman named director of UPSTATE: Center for Design at the School of Architecture
Marc Norman has been named the new director of UPSTATE: A Center for Design, Research, and Real Estate at the Syracuse University School of Architecture, effective July 1. UPSTATE initiates and implements projects that focus on the importance of design…
Former Near Westside restaurant to become arts hub, artist housing thanks to $400,000 ArtPlace grant
The former Sherman’s Restaurant, located at 115 Otisco St. on Syracuse’s Near Westside, will be transformed into a center for the arts, with artist studios, exhibition space and affordable housing, thanks to a $400,000 grant from ArtPlace. The grant is…
High school students can plug into Student Entrepreneurial Experience
Students aren’t waiting to graduate from college before starting a business. And now Central New York students who aren’t waiting to graduate from high school before starting their business have the opportunity to plug into Syracuse University’s Student Entrepreneurial Experience (SEE)….
OCL announces winner of 2012 Civic Beautification Awards
The Susan Atseff Memorial Park, also known as Salt Springs Park, is the recipient of the Onondaga Citizens League 2012 Civic Beautification Award. The award recognizes landscapes and plantings that enhance the livability of the city, are pleasing to the…