Alchemical Nursery Project and Film Festival

ISAFF Hosted By The Alchemical Nursery
May 28th, 6:30pm -12am
Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse
$10 Suggested Donation

The Alchemical Nursery is proud to present the International Social Action Film Festival (ISAFF)! The fest will feature local and international films about social change. Some highlights include local works featuring Syracuse’s 40 Below and the Syracuse Peace Council, and War Dance, an Academy Award nominee and Sundance Film Festival winner about the power of music and dance amidst war in Uganda. The ISAFF has been featured in city’s around the world, including Los Angeles, Cario, Sydney and Berlin. Proceeds from this event will help the Alchemical Nursery Project to further develop our Permaculture Center and Regenerative Trades School, working for food security in Syracuse through perennial poly-culture landscapes. Read more

SUArt opening: Napoleon on the Nile

SUArt Galleries presents Napoleon on the Nile: Soldiers, Artists, and the Rediscovery of Egypt
Jan. 29-Mar. 29, 2009
Public Reception: Thursday, Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. (Th3 Special Event)
Location: Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University main campus

Syracuse, NY – SUArt Galleries presents Napoleon on the Nile: Soldiers, Artists, and the Rediscovery of Egypt. This exhibition launches the cultural arts partnership between New York City’s Dahesh Museum of Art and Syracuse University. The partnership offers each institution heightened visibility, new audiences and the potential for dynamic collaborative programming. At the same time, the students, faculty and diverse communities within Syracuse will be introduced to a new way of looking at and thinking about art in the context of history, an approach that the Dahesh Museum has pioneered in its 14-year history.  Read more

Everson Museum events in January 2009

After the bustle of the holiday season, unwind and delight in the special exhibitions and events the Everson has to offer this month.

Marie Antoinette: Styling the 18th-Century Superstar and Warhol Presents will be on view only until January 11, so don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy these spectacular exhibitions. Also, be sure to attend the live melodic entertainment of the Civic Morning Musicals on January 21 and 28.

Children will explore and create original works of art through different forms of media in Mix It Up! art classes. Register now for two energetic sessions of art.

Begin the new year by taking part in these special events and exhibitions at the Everson.

Last Chance!
Marie Antoinette: Styling the 18th-Century Superstar and Warhol Presents exhibitions
On view until January 11, 2009

Between internationally acclaimed fashion designer Jeffrey Mayer and iconic pop artist Andy Warhol, you simply cannot afford to miss these two inspiring exhibitions on view at the Everson.

Mix it Up! Youth Art Classes (Ages 4-12), 10.30am – Noon, Art Zone (lower level)
Session I: January 17, 24, 31, February 7
Session II: February 21, 28, March 7, 14
Members: $50 / session, $95 both sessions
Non-members: $60 / session, $115 both sessions

Join us for an energizing afternoon of art! Projects will offer young artists the opportunity to experiment in a variety of media. Students will explore galleries to find paintings, sculptures and ceramics that will offer inspiration for creating original works of art. To register please contact Amy Goodall-Ayres, agoodall@everson.org or (315) 474 6064.

Civic Morning Musicals Concerts, 12.30pm in the Hosmer Auditorium
January 21: Nicholas Hrynyk, piano
January 28: Corrie Raulli, Soprano; Diana DiGennaro, flute;
Rebecca Horning, piano

Enjoy live entertainment from accomplished musicians. Civic Morning Musicals will be offering these performances at the Everson to delight the senses and enhance the museum-going experience.
Randall J Skates
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Video: This is ponderous

This is a cool video, I’m not sure of it’s origin but it’s pretty funny.
“And then the horns kicked in and my shoes started to squeak.”

Randall J Skates
www.RSkates1.successuniversity.com/new
www.randallskates.ws
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Concentrate on this sentence

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.’  When God takes something from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but  merely opening your hands to receive something better.

Concentrate on this sentence:

“The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.”

Something good will happen to you today; something that you have been waiting to hear.

Spread the word…

Randall J Skates
www.RSkates1.successuniversity.com/new
www.randallskates.ws
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Everson Museum events during the holiday season

Save these dates!

Everson Unwrapped Opening Night Reception:
December 4, 7.00-10.00pm, $60 per person/$75 per patron
Teddy Bear Tea: December 7, Noon-2.00pm, $20 per child/
$25 per adult

The holiday season is just around the corner, so keep an eye out for these two extraordinary winter events which are special components of Everson Unwrapped! Read more

Sharing some great news

I just received my e-newsletter from The Everson Museum of Art and wanted to share it with everyone. As fall approaches, the Everson has new programs to inspire and rejuvenate every member of the family. Read more

We set our own rules and limits

Last week I wrote about the final chapter from a book I recently read, Timothy Feriss’ “The Four Hour Work Week”. Below is the other section of the last chapter I wanted to share with everyone. Read more

On a new path

I just finished a book written by Timothy Ferriss, “The Four Hour Work Week”. If you haven’t read it yet I encourage you to do so. The last chapter is so profound I wanted to share it with everyone here. Read more