The summer heat is gone and the air is crisp with the scent of autumn. The leaves are turning vibrant colors. To me, these changes herald the festive season ahead. Up first, of course, is Halloween – my personal favorite holiday. But Halloween weather in Central New York can sometimes be questionable. In fact, I […] For 20 years, the Westcott neighborhood has celebrated its cultural diversity at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. This year’s celebration takes place this Sunday, September 23rd from noon – 6:30 PM on Westcott Street in Syracuse. The festival will showcase delicious local food, unique shops, businesses, and performers. A parade kicks off the festivities at […] Beginning this evening,Thursday August 2nd, Mayor Stephanie Miner and the City Hall staff will be holding a series of meetings open to the public. Syracuse residents are welcome to attend and discuss their concerns. The meetings will be held at various parks throughout the city, and will all begin at 6:30 PM. Guests are asked […] This past weekend I asked my dad if he’d like to go out to breakfast. I was thinking we’d eat at the tried and true diner in our town, but my dad is always trying different things and thinking outside the box. He suggested Ophelia’s Place, which I had never heard of. When he told […] Stickley furniture was started in 1900 by brothers who shared a passion for designing beautiful, practical, high quality furniture. The Stickley brothers believed that furniture should be “honest”; the kind of pieces with classic design and natural finishes that are built to last for generations. The Stickley brothers passed away in the 1940s, and […] Last month I attended my first concert at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville (Martin Sexton and Ani Difranco). Having grown up in the small town of Baldwinsville, I was pleasantly surprised to hear that one of my old favorites, Ani Difranco, was performing here! My sisters, brothers, husband and I brought our lawn chairs and […] Thornden Park is one of Syracuse’s jewels – and if you’ve never visited the park, strolled through the Mills Rose Garden or watched Shakespeare performed in the Amphitheatre then you are truly missing out on what a city green-space is all about. From the laughter of children swimming in the pool to the scent of […] You don’t have to be Greek to enjoy the always popular St. Sophia’s Greek Festival in Syracuse. However, you do need to bring your appetite and dancing shoes. With promises of Baklava Sundaes and music by the Aegeans, you will be well fed and well exercised! Starting Thursday, June 7 at 5 PM and running […] The beauty of Syracuse and surrounding towns, villages, parks and forests is the wonderful diversity of stuff to do! Downtown festivals, Iron-Girl Triathlon and Balloon-fest are just the tip of the proverbial ICEBERG (how apropos for Syracuse!). Well here’s something you may not have tried yet – sailing on Oneida Lake! Saturday and Sunday, May […] We can’t help but get excited for the Downtown Living Tour – we are after all realtors- we make a living when people buy places to live. But what really gets us jazzed is the diversity of shelter that the greater Syracuse area has to offer and none better displayed then the array of city lofts, […]
Category Archives: Syracuse Neighborhoods
Lakeside Views Historic Fall Ghostwalk
Westcott Street Cultural Fair This Sunday 9/23
Syracuse Mayor’s Summer Meetings
Ophelia’s Place / Cafe at 407
Stickley Furniture – Old Home Might Become Museum
Paper Mill Island Summer Concerts
City Gardens Inspire and Raise Money
Syracuse Greek Festival
MADCATTER Sailing on Oneida Lake
Downtown Living Tour May 19th 12-6 PM
