History of Brewing in Utica

Date: June 7, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: 1608 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502
Organizer: Oneida County History Center
Phone: 315-735-3642​
Oneida County History Center

Bob Allers, local historian and brewing enthusiast, will present a fascinating talk on the history of the brewing industry in Utica from its earliest days through prohibition. This program is available both in person and virtually, to register for the virtual presentation, visit https://oneidacountyhistory.org/programs.html.

We will be hosting a bike ride in July which will visit the sites of several breweries. Join us for one or both of these brew-centric events.

Open House at Proctor Memorial Building

Date: May 20, 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 301 Main St, Utica, NY 13501
Organizer: Oneida County History Center
Phone: 315-735-3642​
Oneida County | Oneida County History Center

Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Some believe the little stone building under the Genesee Street bridge is Bagg’s Hotel, but it’s not! Maria Proctor erected this building to memorialize her husband, Thomas R. Proctor, and their beloved Bagg’s Hotel. Join the History Center for an exclusive tour of the Proctor Memorial Building at Bagg Commemorative Park with City of Utica Historian Lou Parrotta.

Oneida County History Center Historical Sip and Paint

Date: May 13, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: 1608 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502
Organizer: Oneida County History Center
Phone: 315-735-3642​
Oneida County History Center

Saturday, May 13 from 1-3 pm

There’s still time to register for this weekend’s Historical Sip and Paint!

This popular program is back for Mother’s Day weekend and will feature a scenic view of the Erie Canal. Tickets are $40 for non-members and $35 for OCHC members and include all art materials, one beverage ticket, and light snacks. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot to join us for an afternoon of a bit of painting, a little sipping, and a lot of fun.

Remsen Arts Fest 2023

Remsen Arts Fest 2023

Date: May 21, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Remsen Arts Center, 9627 Main Street, Remsen, NY 13438
Organizer: Remsen Arts Center
Phone: 315-831-2787
Oneida County | Remsen Arts Center

The Remsen Arts Fest features local artists plus high school artists in the art show and sale, live stage entertainment, children’s activities, artists demonstrations, video presentations, and more.

This is a free event hosted by the Remsen Arts Center thanks to our sponsors, members, generous donations from the community, and a CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrants grant.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday May 19 2:00– 6:00pm

  • 2:00– 6:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center. Participating artists: Ashley Whittier (www.wayartthere.com), Peter Rashford (www.peterrashford.art), Annette Gurdo (www.annettegurdo.com), Molly Sun Lavallee (www.facebook.com/mstrmolly), Mary Murphy (www.marypmurphy.com), Sandra Bolos (sandrabolos.smugmug.com), Polly Blunk, Cynthia Brownell, Julie Lodan, Rita Hummel, Gayle Cleveland, Roger Cleveland, Megan Postal, RC Oster, Sue Costanza
  • 2:00 – 6:00pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 7:00pm (Paid Admission): The Old Main & Cincinnati Creek in Concert (Details Below) At the Door Prices: $10 General Admission $8 Members $5 Students

Saturday May 20 10:00am – 6:00pm

  • 10:00am– 6:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center
  • 10:00am– 5:00pm: Fun Children’s activities inside & outside the arts center.
  • 10:00am – 1:30pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 12:00 – 5:00pm: Children’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Drawing. Children 12 and under may draw their masterpiece with chalk on our sidewalk.
  • 12:30 – 1:30pm: Artist Annette Gurdo painting demonstration held outside weather permitting or under tent.
  • 1:30 – 2:30: “Sibling Tunes” Live music by Ethan & Eva Lavallee on violin & piano accompanied by Fiona Peters on piano on the stage.
  • 3:00– 3:45: Live music by Donna Mucks Concert on the stage.
  • 4:00 – 5:15pm: Live music by Remsen High School Band on the stage.

Sunday May 21 12:00 – 6:00pm

  • 12:00– 5:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Fun Children’s activities inside & outside the arts center.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Children’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Drawing. Children 12 and under may draw their masterpiece with chalk on our sidewalk.
  • 1:00 – 2:00pm: Create a work of art with artist Sue Costanza interactive collage demonstration for kids and adults in the rear room.
  • 2:00 – 3:00pm: Live music by Dan Evans on piano.
  • 5:30pm: Live music by Remsen Community Band and Choir on the stage.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts. Plus membership and community support.

Remsen Arts Fest 2023

Remsen Arts Fest 2023

Date: May 20, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Remsen Arts Center, 9627 Main Street, Remsen, NY 13438
Organizer: Remsen Arts Center
Phone: 315-831-2787
Oneida County | Remsen Arts Center

The Remsen Arts Fest features local artists plus high school artists in the art show and sale, live stage entertainment, children’s activities, artists demonstrations, video presentations, and more.

This is a free event hosted by the Remsen Arts Center thanks to our sponsors, members, generous donations from the community, and a CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrants grant.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday May 19 2:00– 6:00pm

  • 2:00– 6:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center. Participating artists: Ashley Whittier (www.wayartthere.com), Peter Rashford (www.peterrashford.art), Annette Gurdo (www.annettegurdo.com), Molly Sun Lavallee (www.facebook.com/mstrmolly), Mary Murphy (www.marypmurphy.com), Sandra Bolos (sandrabolos.smugmug.com), Polly Blunk, Cynthia Brownell, Julie Lodan, Rita Hummel, Gayle Cleveland, Roger Cleveland, Megan Postal, RC Oster, Sue Costanza
  • 2:00 – 6:00pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 7:00pm (Paid Admission): The Old Main & Cincinnati Creek in Concert (Details Below) At the Door Prices: $10 General Admission $8 Members $5 Students

Saturday May 20 10:00am – 6:00pm

  • 10:00am– 6:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center
  • 10:00am– 5:00pm: Fun Children’s activities inside & outside the arts center.
  • 10:00am – 1:30pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 12:00 – 5:00pm: Children’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Drawing. Children 12 and under may draw their masterpiece with chalk on our sidewalk.
  • 12:30 – 1:30pm: Artist Annette Gurdo painting demonstration held outside weather permitting or under tent.
  • 1:30 – 2:30: “Sibling Tunes” Live music by Ethan & Eva Lavallee on violin & piano accompanied by Fiona Peters on piano on the stage.
  • 3:00– 3:45: Live music by Donna Mucks Concert on the stage.
  • 4:00 – 5:15pm: Live music by Remsen High School Band on the stage.

Sunday May 21 12:00 – 6:00pm

  • 12:00– 5:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Fun Children’s activities inside & outside the arts center.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Children’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Drawing. Children 12 and under may draw their masterpiece with chalk on our sidewalk.
  • 1:00 – 2:00pm: Create a work of art with artist Sue Costanza interactive collage demonstration for kids and adults in the rear room.
  • 2:00 – 3:00pm: Live music by Dan Evans on piano.
  • 5:30pm: Live music by Remsen Community Band and Choir on the stage.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts. Plus membership and community support.

Remsen Arts Fest 2023

Remsen Arts Fest 2023

Date: May 19, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Remsen Arts Center, 9627 Main Street, Remsen, NY 13438
Organizer: Remsen Arts Center
Phone: 315-831-2787
Oneida County | Remsen Arts Center

The Remsen Arts Fest features local artists plus high school artists in the art show and sale, live stage entertainment, children’s activities, artists demonstrations, video presentations, and more.

This is a free event hosted by the Remsen Arts Center thanks to our sponsors, members, generous donations from the community, and a CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrants grant.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday May 19 2:00– 6:00pm

  • 2:00– 6:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center. Participating artists: Ashley Whittier (www.wayartthere.com), Peter Rashford (www.peterrashford.art), Annette Gurdo (www.annettegurdo.com), Molly Sun Lavallee (www.facebook.com/mstrmolly), Mary Murphy (www.marypmurphy.com), Sandra Bolos (sandrabolos.smugmug.com), Polly Blunk, Cynthia Brownell, Julie Lodan, Rita Hummel, Gayle Cleveland, Roger Cleveland, Megan Postal, RC Oster, Sue Costanza
  • 2:00 – 6:00pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 7:00pm (Paid Admission): The Old Main & Cincinnati Creek in Concert (Details Below) At the Door Prices: $10 General Admission $8 Members $5 Students

Saturday May 20 10:00am – 6:00pm

  • 10:00am– 6:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center
  • 10:00am– 5:00pm: Fun Children’s activities inside & outside the arts center.
  • 10:00am – 1:30pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 12:00 – 5:00pm: Children’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Drawing. Children 12 and under may draw their masterpiece with chalk on our sidewalk.
  • 12:30 – 1:30pm: Artist Annette Gurdo painting demonstration held outside weather permitting or under tent.
  • 1:30 – 2:30: “Sibling Tunes” Live music by Ethan & Eva Lavallee on violin & piano accompanied by Fiona Peters on piano on the stage.
  • 3:00– 3:45: Live music by Donna Mucks Concert on the stage.
  • 4:00 – 5:15pm: Live music by Remsen High School Band on the stage.

Sunday May 21 12:00 – 6:00pm

  • 12:00– 5:00pm: Art Show and Sale inside the arts center.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Fun Children’s activities inside & outside the arts center.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Video presentations on the main stage featuring music, fine art, and more.
  • 12:00 – 4:00pm: Children’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Drawing. Children 12 and under may draw their masterpiece with chalk on our sidewalk.
  • 1:00 – 2:00pm: Create a work of art with artist Sue Costanza interactive collage demonstration for kids and adults in the rear room.
  • 2:00 – 3:00pm: Live music by Dan Evans on piano.
  • 5:30pm: Live music by Remsen Community Band and Choir on the stage.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts. Plus membership and community support.

Shako:wi Cultural Center Craft Fair

Date: May 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Shako:wi Cultural Center , 5 Territory Rd Oneida, NY 13421
Organizer: Shako:wi Cultural Center
Phone: 315-829-8801
Oneida County | Shako:wi Cultural Center

The Shako:wi Cultural Center Craft Fair is happening Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. directly outside of the Center on Territory Road

The Shako:wi Craft Fair will feature 40 American Indian crafters, artists and food vendors along with a Fry Bread Competition and dance competitions for the War Whoop and Smoke Dance.

The Shako:wi Cultural Center is located at 5 Territory Road, Oneida, NY 13421. For more information, contact Jessica Farmer at 315-829-8801.

New York State historic marker nearby Yellow Church Cemetery.

National Historic Marker Day

Date: April 28, 2023
All-day event
Location: Locations throughout the Mohawk Valley
Organizer: Little Falls Historical Society
Fulton County | Herkimer County | Montgomery County | Oneida County | Otsego County | Schoharie County

A service-oriented event intended to bring people together to help maintain their historic markers, celebrate local history, and beautify their communities.

The event is sponsored in part by the William Pomeroy Foundation.

There are approximately 172,000 historic markers in the United States.

People willing to help out with National Historic Marker Day should visit the William Pomeroy Foundation website to find more complete information.

Fragments by Valentine Louafi

Date: May 19, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 1607 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13501
Organizer: 4 Elements Studio
Oneida County

May 19, 2023 • 6-9pm

An Exhibition and closing reception for "Fragments" by Valentine Louafi

I CUT PAPER. I CUT THE WORLD. MY BLADE IS MY BRUSH.

Artist Statement

I am fascinated by the human form and am driven by a will to highlight and magnify the Human beauty in all its diversity. I am documenting human connections and raw emotions. I cut on paper the universal and visceral emotions captured in furtive moments. Faces. Expressions. Fragments of paper like many fragments of soul, fragments of life, fragments of body. I transcript life on paper in a sharp, direct and abrupt way, playing with empty space and giving space to emotional intensities. My work has always been drawn to the representation of the silhouette. Its delicate sharpness, complex simplicity and strong contrasted nature evoke endless depth and meaning, triggering imagination and tricking the eye. My art is one of balance and emptiness, an ode to minimalism made of pure lines, light and shadow, drawn to the essential. The driving force behind my portraits is an enduring interest in people and cultural heritage, in the human spirit, its emotional resonance and the way over time it manifests in our relationships with others. 

My work examines the personal and universal exchange found in contemporary portraiture, dialogues and relationships.

Child of Nature by Valentine Louafi

The 1947 Utica Blue Sox: A Baseball Season to Remember

The 1947 Utica Blue Sox: A Baseball Season to Remember

Date: March 25, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Oneida County
Organizer: Oneida County History Center
Phone: 315-735-3642​
Oneida County History Center

March 25, 2:00 p.m. Author Talk & Book Signing

The city of Utica has a rich history in professional baseball.

The 1947 Utica Blue Sox laid the foundation for the team that would go on to become the 1950 National League champion, the Philadelphia Phillies. Author Peter Pagliaro will discuss his new book, including Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn, Stan Lopata, Granny Hamner, and other stars who took the field for both Utica and Philadelphia during the late 1940s.

For more information, visit oneidacountyhistory.org