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Image to go with the March 6 Community Open House at SyracuseCoE headquarters welcomes neighbors cover story

Image to go with the March 6 Community Open House at SyracuseCoE headquarters welcomes neighbors cover story

March 6 Community Open House at SyracuseCoE headquarters welcomes neighbors
By Kelly Homan Rodoski
Posted on 03/04/10

(Wednesday, March 3, 2010) There has been speculation over the past few years about the angular, iconic structure that has gone up at the corner of Almond and E. Washington streets in downtown Syracuse, with guesses ranging from a parking garage to a cruise liner to a spaceship straight from “Battlestar Galactica.” On March 6, the local community will be welcomed to discover a new angle on clean and green technology as the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Energy and Environmental Systems (SyracuseCoE) hosts a Community Open House at the building—its new headquarters. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at 727 E. Washington St. Guests will be invited to tour the energy-efficient, high-performance building, which is packed with clean technology innovations. A self-guided tour... Continue

‘It’s Never Too Late for Justice’ conversation with cold case activists
Mavis Staples will perform as part of the evenings entertainment It’s Never Too Late for Justice,” a conversation with Civil Rights Era cold case activists and family members, sponsored... More

The Amazing Customer Service! seminar presented by Wegman’s at the SSIC scheduled for Feb. 26th has been canceled due to weather
The Amazing Customer Service! seminar presented by Wegmans originally set for Friday, February 26, 2010 at 7:30am at the South Side Innovation Center at 2610 South Salina Street, Syracuse NY,... More

Gear Up and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Host College/Career Fair
HBCU College & Careers Fair Time: 11:00-2:00pm Date: March 20, 2010 Location: Corcoran High School More Information: The local chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc,... More

SU’s 27th annual MLK Memorial Public Affairs Lecture to feature award-winning filmmaker Louis Massiah
Syracuse University’s 27th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture will feature independent, documentary filmmaker Louis Massiah, who will present “Hayti and the Power of... More

“F.O.C.U.S. ON BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY: RENEWING THE PROMISE OF SYRACUSE WITH MAYOR MINER’S 50 POINT PLAN”
PRESENTER: MAYOR STEPHANIE MINER F.O.C.U.S. Forging Our Community’s United Strength FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010 7:30 A.M. – 8::45 A.M. CITY HALL COMMONS 1st floor Atrium -... More

“Hands for Haiti” Benefit March 6th at The Palace
“Hands for Haiti” on Saturday, March 6th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Palace Theater, 2384 James Street in Syracuse. $10 students, $20 adults. Performers will include: Karen Savoca and Pete... More

The YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center Presents: a reading by poet Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon
As part of its Winter Visiting Author Series, The YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center is pleased to announce a reading by poet Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon at 7:00pm on Friday, February 19th at The Downtown... More

Everson Screens Film in Celebration of Black History Month
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Everson Museum of Art screens Black History: Lost, Stolen, or Strayed? 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 in celebration of Black History Month. The film will be screened in the Hosmer... More

The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Syracuse University present: Ken Carter (Speaker)
Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:30pm Ken Carter (Speaker) The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Syracuse University will celebrate Black History Month with Coach Ken Carter Thursday, February... More

Onondaga Community College’s Black History Month Calendar
February 2nd 11:15 – 12:15 Nick Howard, Gordon Student Center, Dining Commons (Monty Flynn) 8th 11:15 -12:15 “Black Aids Awareness Day”, Whitney, Atrium (Dr. Ednita Wright) 8th 7:00-9:00... More

FROM THE YMCA’S DOWNTOWN WRITER’S CENTER …a reading by poet Santee Frazier Friday February 5th
As part of its Winter Visiting Author Series, The YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center is pleased to announce a reading by poet Santee Frazier at 7:00pm on Friday, February 5th at The Downtown Writer’s... More

THE YMCA’S DOWNTOWN WRITER’S CENTER a reading by poets Derek Pollard and Derek Henderson
As part of its Winter Visiting Author Series, The YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center is pleased to announce a reading by poets Derek Pollard and Derek Henderson at 7:00pm on Friday, January 29th at The... More

SU’s 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is Jan. 24
Syracuse University will hold its 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration–“Continuing the Journey: Where Do We Go from Here?”–on Sunday, Jan. 24. The annual celebration is among the largest... More

Women Transcending Boundaries "Give So Others May Live” Meeting on January 10th
All women are invited to attend join Women Transcending Boundaries (WTB)'s monthly program Sunday, January 10, "Give So Others May Live.” The program will address the spiritual, religious, ethical... More

Community Folk Art Center Presents…Tesoros del Pueblo: El Arte Folklórico de México/Treasures of the People: The Folk Art of Mexico
Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Genesee Street in Syracuse, will open the exhibition, Tesoros del Pueblo: El Arte Folklórico de México/Treasures of the People: The Folk Art of Mexico. The... More

Believe to Achieve Sports Awards Ceremony December 9
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Syracuse Sports Corporation will conduct the Fall 2009 Believe to Achieve awards ceremony at Onondaga Community College in the Gordon Great Room located in the Gordon Student... More

Zimbabwe: Healing, Reconciliation and Reconstruction
The Africa Initiative and the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University are pleased to announce a two- day symposium on October 29 - 31, on the theme of healing, reconciliation... More

November Activites at The MOST
IMAX FILMS at the MOST’s Bristol IMAX Omnitheater Continuing: Amazon, Mystery of the Nile and The Living Sea Opening: Beavers and The Polar Express EXHIBITS: Life Sciences The Life... More

Nominations sought for Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Heroes Awards
The Syracuse University Martin Luther King Jr. 2010 Celebration committee is seeking nominations for the Unsung Heroes Awards, which will be presented during the evening celebration in the Carrier... More

Celebrate the Opening of “One Village Dance Centre”
Syracuse, NY- Parents Promoting Dance and Wacheva Cultural Arts will celebrate the opening of “One Village Dance Centre, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 117 Harvard Place at 4:00 pm. One Village... More

New Public Art Installation Downtown
Syracuse NY- Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll will join with members of the Public Art Commission and the Downtown Planning Council of Tomorrow’s Neighborhood’s Today (TNT) to install artwork entitled,... More

CNY SPEED Networking III Planned for October 29th
“In the event of…”Company is planning their CNY Speed Networking event. Speed Networking follows’ the structure pioneered by “Speed Dating” events once popular for dating. Speed Networking will... More

Community Folk Art Center Classes & Workshops
Adults and Children Classes: $10 each OR ten for $80 Student Discount: $7 per class **Family Class Discount: $15 Workshops: Prices vary. Call for more information. ** This only applies to... More

YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center Fall Visiting Author Series presents poet Gary Young
As part of its Fall Visiting Author Series, The YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center is pleased to announce a reading by poet Gary Young at 7:00pm on Friday, October 23rd in the GallerY at The Downtown... More

YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center Fall Visiting Author Series presents poet Duriel Harris
As part of its Fall Visiting Author Series, The YMCA’s Downtown Writer's Center is pleased to announce a reading by poet Duriel Harris at 7:00pm on Friday, October 16th at The Downtown Writer’s... More

Scholar, activist Angela Davis gives free lecture at SU Oct. 19
Scholar and activist Angela Davis will deliver a free lecture at Syracuse University, as part of her month-long Visiting Distinguished Professorship in the Departments of Women’s & Gender Studies... More

Fit! Parks - Adult Exercise Class and Health Chat Series
Syracuse, N.Y. – FIT Parks! Programs bringing free exercise classes and health-themed seminars to city neighborhoods made possible through the collaborative efforts of Upstate Medical University, the... More

100 Black Men 2nd Annual Honors Banquet - Scholarship Benefit
When: Friday, December 4, 2009; Program: 6 p.m., Dinner: 7 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn, 411 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool Map Hosts: 100 Black Men of Syracuse Inc. Tickets: $50 in advance.... More

Carmelo Anthony and Jim Boeheim Restore City’s Basketball Courts
(Syracuse, NY – August 29, 2009) -- The Carmelo Anthony Foundation in partnership with the Jim Boeheim Foundation announced last spring their "Courts for Kids" program, with the goal of building... More

2009 New York State Fair Schedule - Gospel Weekend
Saturday August 29th 8:00 P.M. - Gospel Weekend at the New York State Fair featuring the New York State Fair Gospel Choir Sunday, August 30th 1:00 P.M. Gospel Telent Showcase 2:00... More

Michael Jackson On the Wall Mural -Artists Sought
Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment (FORCE) seeks local artists to collaborate on a mural to commemorate the life and work of Michael Jackson. The mural, entitled “Michael Jackson ON... More

CJack Run Presents… A Tribute to the King of Pop
Shortly after the King of Pop's untimely death, the award-winning CJack Run Presents...produced Part 1 of a series of tributes to the King of Pop and has since aired it three times due to popular... More

McChesney Community Center Rededicated in Honor of Armond Magnarelli
Syracuse, NY- Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll will join the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs, Patrick Driscoll, members of the Common Council, community leaders, friends and family of... More

PUERTO RICAN FLAG RAISING AT CITY HALL
Syracuse NY- Please join Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll; Common Council President Bea Gonzalez; and members of the Puerto Rican community as they raise the Puerto Rican flag at 12 noon on the steps of... More

SSO Brass Ensemble Presents New Concert on Tipp Hill
Syracuse, NY- The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs will host the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. for a concert on... More

Youth Use Summer to Investigate Cultural Careers through Art Works
Mowing lawns, lifeguarding, slinging burgers – they've been stand-bys for teen summer jobs for ages. But a group of local youth are using their summer to broaden their horizons and explore creative... More

Sign Up for City of Syracuse Parks Summer Camps
Syracuse NY- There is still time to register for many City of Syracuse Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs 2009 summer camps. Space is available in the Multi-Sport, Tennis, Lacrosse, Track & Field,... More

Fit Syracuse - City of Syracuse, Upstate Medical University and Onondaga Community College, Announce Free Citywide Exercise Classes
$10,000 from Community Foundation also awarded for Program SYRACUSE, NY- Syracuse residents are invited to get fit for free by enrolling in a 45 minute, 12 week outdoor workout program at... More

COMMUNITY FOLK ART CENTER CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY (CAA) AUDITIONS
New opportunity for youth with artistic aspirations! Auditions: Creative Arts Academy Grades Levels: Seven to Eleven Dates and Times: July 11th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm July 12th from... More

Brownskin Band releases single, “You Could Be Her”
On Friday, April 24, 2009, local R&B sensation Brownskin Band celebrated the release of their single, “You Could Be Her,” at Pensabene’s Casa Grande. Brownskin was inspired by Electric... More

Community Folk Art Center ceramic and glass art class
Instructor: Eunjung Shin Vargas 7 Week Course: May 1 – June 12 Day: Friday Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Ceramic Studio Course Fee: $160 Venue: Community Folk Art Center Address: 805 East... More

Introduction to Spanish
Instructor: Monica Garcia Taylor Begins: January 12, 2009 Day: Monday Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: Conference Room Drop-In Class: $10 per session This 10-week course for adults... More

Creative Arts Kid's Club
Age Group: 5 - 11 Begins: January 17, 2009 Day: Saturday Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Where: Visual Arts Room Drop-in Class: $10 per session This integrative experience offers children ages... More

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA Begin the new year with rejuvenation for your body, mind, and spirit! Start Date: January 12, 2009 Day: Monday Time: 7:30pm -8:45pm Where: Dance studio Drop-in... More

COMMUNITY FOLK ART CENTER - CAPOERIA CLASSES
Start Date: January 15, 2009 Day: Thursday Time: 6:15pm-7:30pm Where: Dance studio Drop-in Class: $10 per session Venue: Community Folk Art Center Address: 805 East Genesee Street -... More

Dinner tickets for Syracuse University's 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on sale Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Dinner tickets for Syracuse University's 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, to be held on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, in the Carrier Dome, are currently on sale. The program, "Dare to... More

A World Market, Charitable Donations and Special Dates for GODSPELL, the Holiday Family Musical at Syracuse Stage
WORLD MARKET: Looking for holiday treasures? During the run of Godspell, November 25-December 28, the Coyne Lobby at Syracuse Stage will be transformed into an international marketplace filled with... More

TWO CITY RINKS OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Syracuse NY- The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs will open the Meachem and Sunnycrest Ice Rinks on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Sunnycrest Rink is next to... More

Community Folk Art Center : Creative Arts Kids Club/March On!
Creative Arts Kids Club Kids Class: Creative Arts Kids Club Ages: 5-11 Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Community Folk Art Center Phone: 315.442.2230 Address: 805 East Genesee... More

Eddie S. Glaude Jr. selected as keynote speaker for Syracuse University's Martin Luther King Celebration
Eddie S. Glaude Jr., a professor and scholar of religion and African American studies at Princeton University and senior fellow at The Jamestown Project, has been chosen as the keynote speaker for... More

CARIBBEAN CINEMATIC FILM FESTIVAL Program
Venue: Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) Phone: 315.442.2230 Address: 805 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210 Tickets: Adults: $5 Students: $3 Seniors: $3 Children 12 & under $2... More

Cultural Resource Council September Events
Classes Y Arts Studio East Area Family YMCA in Fayetteville; Classes in visual arts, dance and music are offered for Adults, Teens and Youth; 1 or 2 day sessions; Saturday Art Clubs; Learn... More

Sale at Eureka Crafts to benefit Craft Emergency Relief Fund
Eureka Crafts 210 Walton Street in Armory Square, Syracuse, NY, 13202 Sept. 12, 13, 14 Fri/Sat: 10AM-9PM Sun: 1-5PM 9th Annual Seconds Sidewalk Sale to benefit Craft Emergency Relief Fund,... More

Everything's Coming My Way: The Life and Music of Gordon Thomas
Syracuse, NY: On Friday, September 12th 2008, at 6pm Redhouse welcomes a screening of the film "Everything's Coming My Way: The Life and Music of Gordon Thomas" followed by a Q&A with the film's... More

GOSPEL WEEKEND at The New York State Fair
Our annual Gospel Sunday is so popular that we’ve added a second day! J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise will perform at 4 and 8 pm Sunday, August 24. Ricky Dillard will perform Saturday evening,... More

Pan-African Village Brings Culture to the New York State Fair
Music and dance with African roots is performed here all day and in the evenings, every day of the Fair. The eclectic mix includes traditional drum circles, blues, gospel, jazz, reggae, funk, calypso... More

Destiny Workforce Scholarship
Roger Hill (right) presents the Destiny Workforce Scholarship to Media Unit member Joseph Corallo at the final performance of the Media Unit's summer performance tour Angels with Broken Wings:... More

Syracuse Juneteenth Celebration 2008
Welcome to our community celebration Juneteenth, An African American Cultural Festival, is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after... More

New York State Writers Institute to hold summer writing workshop for New York State High School Students
The New York State Writers Institute, in association with the Office of the Dean of Special Programs at Skidmore College, will sponsor the tenth annual New York State Summer Young Writers Institute... More

2008 Syracuse New Times Syracuse Area Music Awards (Sammys) Accepting Album Submissions
Syracuse, NY. In anticipation of the 2008 Syracuse New Times Syracuse Area Music Awards Show, the executive board of the local music association is pleased to announce that submissions will be... More

CFAC Film Series Continues...Mixtress X: Hip Hop Unsung Heroine by filmmaker Dante Kaba
Keepin' It Reel: Exploring Hip Hop Cinematic Festival 08 Event: Mixtress X: Hip Hop Unsung Heroine by filmmaker Dante Kaba Date: Saturday February 16, 2008 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm... More

Community Folk Art Center Opens Exhibition, AfriCOBRA: Liberated Images
February promises to be an exciting month at the Community Folk Art Center. The exhibition AfriCOBRA: Liberated Images opens on February 2nd with our Third Annual Gala Celebration. Later on in the... More

Syracuse University's full slate of Black History Month activities
Commemorative Lecture by culture critic Joan Morgan on Feb. 7 is among many offerings throughout February Syracuse University will kick off Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 1, with a... More

Ceramics, Glass and Dance Classes at The Community Folk Art Center
The Community Folk Art Center is pleased to present two exciting visual arts classes this fall: Ceramics with Professor David MacDonald and Glass with Eunjung Shin Vargas. DANCE We also... More

Retrospective Exhibition
Features Award Winning Photojournalists The Alexia Foundation was begun by the parents of Alexia Tsairis, a Newhouse School of Public Communications undergraduate student who was killed in the Pan... More

Pan-African Village: Main Stage & Harambe Youth Tent Schedule
This area has Afro-Centric items, crafts, ethnic clothing, jewelry, African Art and more. Also featuring an entertainment stage with R&B, Caribbean, African drums, jazz and Latin American music that... More

THE FATHERS' PROJECT: ELLEN M. BLALOCK
Exhibition is a Portrait of Teen Fathers and Their Children Syracuse, NY - The Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Genesee Street in Syracuse, will present the exhibition "The Fathers' Project."... More

STAY AND PLAY AT OCC FOR M&T JAZZ FEST
SYRACUSE, NY For the first time in Onondaga Community College's nearly 50-year history, visitors to the Syracuse M&T Jazz Fest have the chance to stay overnight in the brand-new, ultra-modern,... More

The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary with “MOM’S” An Evening of Comedy with Jackie “Mom’s” Mabley and Her Ladies
“MOM’S” An Evening of Comedy with Jackie “Mom’s” Mabley and Her Ladies, written by and starring Clarice Taylor. The veteran actress Clarice Taylor blends Mom’s delicious humor with a tasty stroll... More

AFRICAN MASTER DRUMMER DAVID ETSE NYADEDZOR PERFORM AT BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION AT OCC MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AT 11:10 A.M.
The Cultural Celebration will kick-off and conclude with an energetic musical piece by African Master Drummer David Etse Nyadedzor. FERRANTE HALL: Ann Felton Multicultural Center, OCC campus... More

Onondaga Community College is proud to present the following listing of events for Black History Month
All of the events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 498-2787 Monday, February 5 Black Awareness Month Proclamation Ann Felton Multicultural Center: 11:15... More

BLACK HISTORY 2007 Taking Agency: A Movement from Subject to Object Position
Sponsored by Syracuse University Africa Initiative, Pan-African Community of Central New York (PACCNY), S.U. Black Graduate Students Association (BGSA), and Onondaga County Public... More

UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 2007- FEBRUARY 1ST – 24TH
EVERYONE IS WELCOME THURS., FEBRUARY 1 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Campus Activities Building (CAB) Lobby 155 Elizabeth Blackwell St. OPENING CEREMONY & DINNER Welcome by Ronald Young, MBA, Vice... More

Dunbar Center Hosts Creative Community Meeting On February 7th
SOUTH SALINA & WEST CASTLE STREETS: A CREATIVE CROSSROAD? What is a Creative Community? Why is it relevant to you? Find out at: An Open Forum on Creative Communities Through its “Creative... More

Urban Churches to Honor Dr. King Tonite at 7:00 P.M.
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance presents their Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service 7:00 at Living Water Church of God in Christ,121 Huron Street Syracuse, NY Elder Nebraski... More

S. U.'s Office of Residence Life sponsors "I Have A dream Week" Events
Syracuse University’s Office of Residence Life will sponsor a series of programs and events celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during “I Have a Dream Week.” This year’s theme is “Hope.... More

WCNY Previews New Reality Series at South Side Innovation Center
SYRACUSE, NY – WCNY will debut their new series, Mind Your Own Business, at the South Side Innovation Center January, 11, from 6:00-7:30pm. The series features area businesses competing to win a... More