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Downtown Farmers Market Newsletter: Celebrate with Snacks!
Downtown News
Events & Activities
Plan Your Week in Downtown Syracuse
Looking Ahead
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DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET SEASON CONCLUDES TOMORROW |
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Free Popcorn & Apple Cider! |
The last day of the 49th Annual Season of the Downtown Farmers Market is tomorrow, Tuesday, October 12. The Market boasts a full harvest of fall staples including Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash, Apples, Potatoes, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and Garlic from about 25 of the region's best farmers and produce dealers. There are also beautiful fall plants available, including sunflowers and mums. The Market opens at 8:00 am and continues until 3:00 pm, with live music during traditional lunchtime hours. Local musician Anthony Saturno will play from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
To help celebrate the final day of the season, the Downtown Committee staff will serve FREE individually-packaged bags of Kettle Corn, courtesy of Ma & Pa's, a loyal vendor at The Market this season and individually-bottled Apple Cider. These snacks are available to all visitors to the Information Booth, positioned near the entrance closest to Salina Street in Clinton Square.
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#NewBusinessAlert:
Welcome Source of Self, a New Spa!
Downtown Syracuse's newest spa, Source of Self LLC (also known as SOS Wellness Spa) recently opened for appointments! The spa is located at 313 Montgomery Street ( map), and offers full body waxing, brow enhancements including lamination and henna/tint brows. It also provides skincare services, such as skin lightening, massage therapy, body contouring and microblading.
The spa is open Wednesday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm by appointment only.
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Travel Alert: Road Work Around Clinton Square
As your travels bring you into and through Downtown Syracuse this week, City of Syracuse crews will be paving North Salina Street between Fayette and Willow Streets on Monday and Tuesday (October 11 and 12) this week. Parking on the street will not be allowed during this time.
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Everson Museum of Art Collecting Donations: Pet Supplies & Warm Clothing
Throughout October, the Everson Museum of Art is collecting donations of pet supplies to help support local rescue organizations. Donations of bags of dry cat food and/or dry dog food, canned food, and new (or gently used) items such as leashes, collars and crates may be dropped off in The Everson’s Danial Family Education Center.
The museum is also collecting handmade donations to help keep Syracuse neighbors in need warm this winter. Bring winter accessories including socks, hats, gloves and scarves to the Everson through November 30.
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Syracuse Receives $25,000 "Asphalt Art Initiative" Grant
The City of Syracuse was awarded a $25,000 grant to reimagine an underutilized expanse of asphalt in front of City Hall, specifically inside the median along East Washington Street between Market and Montgomery Streets ( map). The grant, awarded through the 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies "Asphalt Art Initiative," was designed to help cities bring new life and energy to streets, using public art to inspire. The application covers the purchase of paint and the application of other materials that are easy to maintain and modify to return the space to a "proof of concept." The project is expected to be planned and completed next year, under the supervision of Adapt CNY in partnership with the Syracuse Public Art Commission. Syracuse is one of 26 U.S. cities to receive the grant.
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Refocus: Haudenosaunee Films to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
at The Everson Plaza (map)
Monday, October 11, 7:00 pm
Join the Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in Central New York (WISH CNY), Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON), and our neighbors and friends to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, with an evening (tonight) at The Everson Plaza. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks to watch a series of short films about Haudenosaunee culture. The films - which will be projected on The Everson's exterior - run about 40-minuites. They will start playing at 7:00 pm, with a second loop starting at 7:40 pm. Throughout the presentation, WISH CNY and NOON members will answer questions and distribute informational materials.
Cost: Free
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Lunchtime Live Music Series at the Downtown Farmers Market
Tuesday, October 12, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Lunchtime Live Music Series at the Downtown Farmers Market continues with local musician Anthony Saturno. Saturno will play from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Clinton Square. Saturno, a guitarist, is known for acoustic, blues, funk and rock sounds.
Cost: Free
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Roald Dahl's Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
at The Landmark Theatre (map)
Tuesday - Friday, October 12 - 15: 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 16: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Roald Dahl's Charlie & The Chocolate Factory opens tomorrow at the Landmark Theatre - the first of six performances this week - signifying the return of live theater to Downtown Syracuse! Tickets are on sale at the Landmark's Box Office and at Ticketmaster.com.
Health Protocols: Masks are required inside the theater. Attendees that are 12 years old and older are required to bring proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or the results of a negative PCR or antigen test given within 72-hours of the performance. To help expedite the process, Landmark Theatre staff will be available from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesday through Friday in the Salina Street vestibule to precheck credentials for that evening's performance. Plus, City Testing Centers will offer free rapid COVID-19 testing at 116 W. Jefferson Street ( map) on performance days, for up until one hour before curtain.
Theater Upgrades: In addition to new auditorium seats - which include improved accessibility areas - the Landmark Theatre also made improvements to its HVAC system and air changeovers, fresh air intake and filters. Attendees can expect to see hand sanitizing stations and air purifiers.
The Charlie & The Chocolate Factory cast and crew has been rehearsing at the Landmark for the last week. This is not only the theatre's first performance since 2020, it's also the cast and crew's first performance following pandemic closures.
Cost: $30 - $70
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Small Press Reading Series Kicks Off with Christine Kitano
at Salt City Market ( map)
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Are you looking to expand your creative writing and unleash your inner book worm? Then, head over to the Salt City Market for a poetry reading by Christine Kitano. Kitano teaches at Ithaca College, and has written two collections of poetry: Sky Country and Birds of Paradise The former won the Central New York Book Award and was a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize.
This is the first session of the newly launched Small Reading Series, which will take place in the Community Room at the Salt City Market. Christine will join virtually, but there are plans to feature other authors in person. Each reading will be followed by a creative writing workshop for writers of all ages. There will be prompts and all sorts of mediums to help inspire.
Cost: Free
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2021 Empathy Conference
via Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching and partners (virtual)
Wednesday, October 13, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 14, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm
Learn how empathy can be applied to your daily life in the first-ever Empathy Conference. Presented by Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching, attendees will leave with new techniques to apply, knowledge and inspiration. The two-day virtual forum features workshops, presentations - including animal enrichment - yoga, and opportunities to connect.
Cost: $30 One Day | $50 Full Experience
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Pottery and Pour Series: Pet Bowls
at Everson Museum of Art (map)
Thursday, October 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get hands-on, and enjoy an evening of creativity and fun. Learn the basics of crafting with clay, as you learn how to make a bowl for your pets. Your ticket includes supplies, two drinks and some light refreshments. The series is designed for those who are 21 years old and older.
The next session in the Pottery and Pour Series will show attendees how to create Holiday Ornaments, and is scheduled for Thursday, November 11.
PS: Don't forget! The Everson continues to accept donations of pet supplies (for cats and dogs) including bags of dry food, canned food and leashes, collars and crates.
Cost: $40 Members | $50 Non-members
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Help Support The Cool Head Project
Friday, October 15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in cancer patients while enjoying an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Rail Line this Friday! Maureen Henesey from The Mere Mortals and Paul Becerra from Tangled Roots will perform. Proceeds help raise funds for The Cool Head Project Fund at the Upstate Foundation. This helps to offset the cost of a scalp cooling treatment that helps prevent hair loss in people undergoing chemotherapy.
Cost: $150+
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Shortcuts
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am - Late
Get your skates and skateboards ready for a skate race kicking off in Downtown Syracuse! Forum Barber will host a Skate Race Scavenger Hunt and Pop-Up event at its location at 227 W. Fayette Street. There will be catered food from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que for the racers!
Cost: Free
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Pop-Up Restaurant: Sweetland Junkissa
at Salt City Market ( map) Sunday, October 17, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
A pop-up restaurant is coming to the Salt City Market this Sunday, bringing unique flavors and important discussions. Steve Ali recognizes that not all histories are easy to stomach - but through his by-reservation pop-up restaurant, he hopes we'll always a glass of something light to wash the heavy stuff down. Ali's restaurant,
Sweetland Junkissa serves food that honors his West African roots and the impacts of European colonization on that region, while infusing American convenience food with Japanese pub food. Attendees are encouraged to participate by sharing their cultural backgrounds and global perspectives. Sweetland will make a one-day appearance at the Salt City Market!
Cost: $40
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True North
Sunday, October 17, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Swing through the Epicuse Tasting Room to see the paintings of Mary Mercurio (Sugar Moon Artistry) this Sunday afternoon! Enjoy live music from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Cost: Free
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Lil Durk & Toosii
at Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter ( map) Sunday, October 17, 8:00 pm
Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Durk and Syracuse-native Toosii will perform at The Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter this Sunday. Tickets are still available for this homecoming concert at the Box Office at The Oncenter and at Ticketmaster.
Cost: $75 - $150
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PLAN YOUR WEEK IN DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE |
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This compilation of weekly events includes food specials, trivia, live music, wellness opportunities and more!
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Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats
at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater ( map) Wednesday, October 20, 7:30 pm
Alton Brown, of Food Network fame, is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show: Beyond The Eats. Attendees can expect comedy, more music, highly unusual cooking demos, and potentially more dangerous sciencey stuff.
Cost: $40+
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Go Red For Women Celebration
at Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter (map)
Thursday, October 21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Go Red for Women Celebration - planned for next Thursday - will feature a reimagined experience through an open flow atmosphere designed for social distancing while providing the inspirational, powerful stories that this event is known for. The exposition will start with a Go Red Showcase, with a luncheon to follow. Seating will be configured to limit face-to-face interactions.
Cost: $100 Individual Seat
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Lunchtime Lecture: Cheese Factory System
via The Erie Canal Museum
Thursday, October 21, 12:00 pm
In the next installment of the Erie Canal Museum's Lunchtime Lecture Series, attendees will learn about how the Canal Corridor kicked off modern cheese-making in the 19th century.
Cost: Free Members | $5 Non-members
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An Evening at the Everson
at Everson Museum of Art (map)
Thursday, October 21, 6:00 pm
Immerse yourself in art and view the Everson Museum of Art's newest exhibits and learn about the building's history through informal guided strolls during Third Thursday. Every Third Thursday of the month, admission is free. After the October 21 event, James Beckman, Regional Vice President of the American Wine Society, will lead a discussion on a variety of wines to sip along with. Admission is free every third Thursday.
Cost: Free
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Too Much World: An Evening with Hito Steyerl
via Everson Museum of Art | Urban Video Project (virtual)
Thursday, October 21, 6:30 pm
Join the Urban Video Project for a virtual talk with Hito Steyerl, filmmaker, visual artist, writer, and innovator of the essay documentary. Her filmmaking and writing spans art, phiosophy and politics, exploring late capialism's social, cultural and financial imaginaries.
Cost: Free
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Steamboat Challenge
Saturday, October 23, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
What is the best boat you can build with a can, bottle or carton, and some additional supplies? Find out by designing, building and racing a steamboat of your own! Teams of up to three students plus one team leader (a parent, teacher or a chaperone) can register to participate in the steamboat challenge.
There are three divisions of competitions:
Division I: Grades 4–6; Division II: Grades 7–8; Division III: Grades 9–12
Cost: Free
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Home Opener: Syracuse Crunch vs. Utica Comets
at The Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial (map)
Saturday, October 23, 7:05 pm
The Syracuse Crunch will take on the Utica Comets in the teams' first match-up of the year! Tickets are still available for the first at-home puck drop of the season and the first game with fans since the pandemic pause. The game will begin with an opening ceremony to thank frontline and essential workers.
#DealAlert: The Crunch is offering complimentary tickets to all frontline and essential workers. Anyone who would like to attend is encouraged to complete this online form or call the Crunch at 315-473-4444.
Cost: $18+
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Ms. Orange Fan Luncheon
at Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter ( map) Sunday, October 24, 10:30 am
It's nearly time for the 30th Annual Ms. Orange Fan Luncheon! This annual ladies-only event features lunch, silent and live auctions, autograph and photo opportunities, event merchandise and more. There is even an opportunity to have a player or coach join your table. The tailgating tradition in The Oncenter parking garage begins at 9:00 am, with doors opening at 10:00 am. Proof of vaccination is required and masks must be worn.
Cost: $85 Individual | $850 Table of ten
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Fall Progress Breakfast: Investing in Our Community
via Downtown Committee of Syracuse
Monday, October 25, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Later this month, the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. and Mower will partner to host the Fall Progress Breakfast virtually. On Tuesday, October 26, celebrate the forward-thinking that has fueled momentum throughout our city through three presentations focused on “Investing in Our Community.” Attendees will hear from three exciting presenters, speaking from a city perspective, an employer perspective, and an Arts & Culture perspective. Mayor Ben Walsh (City of Syracuse) will speak about investments from a city perspective, Melanie Littlejohn (Vice President and New York Customer and Community Management, National Grid) will speak from an employer perspective, and Albert Nocciolino (President & CEO of NAC Entertainment, Ltd. and Famous Artists) will discuss investments through an arts and cultural lens. A panel discussion will follow the presentations. The program will run for one hour.
Cost: $35
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Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps
via Downtown Committee of Syracuse, UMEA, and Partners
Tuesday, October 26, 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Downtown Business Owners, the next session of this fall's free "Grow with Google" webinar series will focus on how to list your business on Google Search and Google Maps. The series is presented in partnership with Google, the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance (UMEA), the Downtown Committee, SCORE, WISE Women's Business Center, Southside Innovation Center, Small Business Development Center at OCC, and the Partnership for Community Development. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Being An Ally In The Workplace
via CenterState CEO
Thursday, October 28, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Organizations are continuing to reexamine diversity and inclusion initiatives, and CenterState CEO is offering sessions to highlight and overview the ways individuals and organizations can improve DEI initiatives. Presented by Dr. Juhanna Rogers, Vice President of Racial Equity and Social Impact, the first session will focus on being an ally to other professionals to promote a healthy and more inclusive workplace. The next session will highlight effective management and communication between colleagues across different demographics.
Cost: $49 for all six sessions | $20 per session individually
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Syracuse Bike Party + Costume Contest
Saturday, October 30, 6:45 pm
Syracuse Bike Party invites you to join a ride filled with witches, ghouls, goblins and more for the next group ride! This upcoming ride will feature a classic Halloween Costume Contest, so dress in your most frightful attire for your chance to win first place! PS: Don't forget your bike light to keep the ghouls away as the sunsets.
Cost: Free
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