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Thrive at Your Library

Posted by John A. DeFrancisco on Monday, April 12th, 2010

Thrive At Your Library

By Senator John A. DeFrancisco

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Senator DeFrancisco with Young Artist Award Recipient, Gregory White II

Senator DeFrancisco congratulates Gregory White II, who received theYoung Artists Award for playing the saxophone.

Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month: Jordan Elbridge Junior Eagles

 

Jordan-Elbridge Junior Eagles

NYS Music Association Music in Our Schools Month

Senator DeFrancisco Joins in Announcing ArtsWeek.

Senator DeFrancisco joined in announcing the Orange Line Gallery ArtsWeek, a two-weekend program of visual and performing arts events: July 29-August 1st, and August 7, 2010. ArtsWeek is the region's largest celebration of the arts, and includes many interactive family-orientated arts activities and festivals conveniently located Downtown Syracuse.

Senator DeFrancisco secured  the funding for two of the headlining festivals taking place during ArtsWeek.

A complete ArtsWeek schedule with locations, dates and times can be found online at www.syracuseartsadncraftsfestival.com

 

Senator DeFrancisco Celebrates 2010 Festa Italiana with Opening Act Jimmy Cavallo.

Senator DeFrancisco Celebrates 2010 Festa Italiana with Opening Act Jimmy Cavallo.

Senator DeFrancisco Receives the "Mr. Walt" Award from Walt Shepperd of the Media Unit.

Senator DeFrancisco Receives the "Mr. Walt" Award from Walt Shepperd of the Media Unit.

Senator DeFrancisco Attends Grand Opening of La Casita Cultural Center in Syracuse

Senator at La Casita

Senator John A. DeFrancisco helped celebrate the opening of La Casita Cultural Center, located in the The Lincoln Building on Otisco Street in Syracuse.  The center is the only Latino cultural center in the region.  It is a project of Syracuse University.  A grand opening celebration was held on September 28th.