Earth Fest
Earth Fest is an annual event that takes place at the Thornden Park Amphitheater in Syracuse, NY. The most recent Earth Fest took place Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 12 to 6 pm. This event is all about sustainability and appreciating everything our planet has to offer. Local food vendors, musicians, student organizations, craft vendors and artists come out to show off what they have to offer. Earth Fest is a very relaxed event that people can walk around, dance, hula hoop, slack-line and even set up hammocks at. The amphitheater is thriving with life and creativity throughout the entire event.
Located on 2100 Park Street, the Regional Market Authority is a year round farmers market in Syracuse, NY. The market is open Thursday and Saturday and hosts a flea market on Sundays. A historic monument, the Regional Market provides a location and programs to promote Agriculture and Commerce in the area. You have the option to shop and dine in the Market, or the ability to become a vendor. Vendors bring fresh produce that they have grown, and there is also the option to buy wholesale fresh produce. Serving the community, the market also occasionally holds concerts and other events.
A large art festival held in Black Rock Desert in Nevada, Burning Man is an important event for many hippies. In preparation for the festival, Black Rock City, a temporary leave-no-trace capital is created. The culture found at this festival is very important to all. There is a large emphasis on creativity and respect, both for each other and the environment. All of the proceeds for the festival go towards the Burning Man Project. Founded in 2011, the non-profit organization works to raise money to support community, the environment and the arts. If you are looking for a true sense of community and a good cause to support, Burning Man is a perfect event to attend.
Looking for a way to instill a passion for science in your our future generations? The Museum of Science and Technology (MoST) is a local science-based museum perfect for kid and even adults! The most is located in downtown Syracuse and is a popular attraction for locals and visitors in the area. They have a variety of interactive exhibits as well as programs offered through the museum. They offer summer camps during the months of July and August for ages 7-14 and their regular hours are 10 am to 5 pm Wednesdays through Sundays. The MoST is a "must see" attraction when visiting Syracuse and is located right next to the historic Armory Square.
Strong Hearts Cafe
Strong Hearts Cafe is a hidden gem of Syracuse, NY. This cafe strives to be environmentally friendly and focused while also serving up some of the best food on the hill. Totally vegan and mainly organic this popular cafe supports local businesses by using a locally developed credit union and buying from farmers near by. Another way they reduce their impact on the environment is by using 100% biodegradable and compostable food packaging as well as composting all food waste. From fresh soups and bakery items to milkshakes and sandwiches there is sure to be something on the menu everyone can enjoy. Even if you're not a vegan they just might open your eyes to the wonders of fresh vegetables and different kinds of tofu.
Photo: Soundgarden Mural
Located on 2100 Park Street, the Regional Market Authority is a year round farmers market in Syracuse, NY. The market is open Thursday and Saturday and hosts a flea market on Sundays. A historic monument, the Regional Market provides a location and programs to promote Agriculture and Commerce in the area. You have the option to shop and dine in the Market, or the ability to become a vendor. Vendors bring fresh produce that they have grown, and there is also the option to buy wholesale fresh produce. Serving the community, the market also occasionally holds concerts and other events.
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| Original Photo of the Market |
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| Current Photo of the Market |
Burning Man
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| Installation at Burning Man |
Looking for a way to instill a passion for science in your our future generations? The Museum of Science and Technology (MoST) is a local science-based museum perfect for kid and even adults! The most is located in downtown Syracuse and is a popular attraction for locals and visitors in the area. They have a variety of interactive exhibits as well as programs offered through the museum. They offer summer camps during the months of July and August for ages 7-14 and their regular hours are 10 am to 5 pm Wednesdays through Sundays. The MoST is a "must see" attraction when visiting Syracuse and is located right next to the historic Armory Square.Strong Hearts Cafe
Strong Hearts Cafe is a hidden gem of Syracuse, NY. This cafe strives to be environmentally friendly and focused while also serving up some of the best food on the hill. Totally vegan and mainly organic this popular cafe supports local businesses by using a locally developed credit union and buying from farmers near by. Another way they reduce their impact on the environment is by using 100% biodegradable and compostable food packaging as well as composting all food waste. From fresh soups and bakery items to milkshakes and sandwiches there is sure to be something on the menu everyone can enjoy. Even if you're not a vegan they just might open your eyes to the wonders of fresh vegetables and different kinds of tofu. 
Looking for some fresh or classic
tunes to add to your collection? Soundgarden, the largest trade-and-sell venue
located in downtown Syracuse (next to the MOST), is your one-stop shop for all
things music. Soundgarden offers an enormous collection of new and used CD’s, tapes,
vinyl’s, DVD’s, and VCRs as well as posters, apparel, stickers and more. The
cool thing about Soundgarden is that they highly encourage customers to trade
or sell their outdated music to the store in order to promote reusing and recycling.
Soundgarden only buys CD’s, vinyl’s and DVD’s that are in good and working
condition so you never have to worry about buying a used item that doesn’t work
well. Soundgarden welcomes people of all musical backgrounds into their store
and offers every genre of music in CD and vinyl form. The employees are very
helpful and can answer any music related question you may have. Soundgarden also
keeps a list of the most popular purchases during each month too keep customers
up-to-date with trending artists. So if you are a music fanatic and are looking
to expand your music library, Soundgarden has it all!
Photo: Soundgarden Mural
Books are back! With modern technology becoming a prevalent
part of our everyday lives, books, comic books, records and classic newspapers
have become old news. Luckily, the modern hippie generation has re-opened a past fad: bookstores!! Books and Melodies
LLC, located on James Street in Syracuse, NY, is a prime example of a vintage
bookstore that is vibrant and thriving. Books and Melodies LLC, offers an extensive
collection of books, comics, newspapers, records, antiques, ephemera and more. This
lively store is also bigger than it seems- several rooms are dedicated to books
while another is dedicated to music and movies, and another for memorabilia and
antiques! Many of these items are relatively cheap, making you feel good about
your indulgences! To make things even more enticing, the basement of the store
is comprised of thousands of sale items, some of which cost only 5 cents! The
rise of hippie counterculture as well as the overwhelming amount of technology
of modern times has been a wake-up call for vintage stores like Books and
Melodies to re-open and blossom!
Photo: Storefront
Photo: Storefront
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