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'Dirty Dancing: The Musical' launches North American tour at Stanley Theatre
UTICA — For Binghamton native Blake Zelesnikar, starring in the North American production of "Dirty Dancing: The Musical" as Johnny Castle — the dance instructor character played by Patrick Swayze in the original film — might just be the time…
Utica Art Association announces exhibition award winners
UTICA — The Utica Art Association has announced the award winners for “The Utica Palette: An Open Exhibition,” on display through Aug. 1 at the Gallery at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St.
Players Theatre holding auditions for 'She Loves Me'
UTICA — There will be open auditions for the musical "She Loves Me" at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, and Tuesday, July 28, at Players Theatre, 1108 State St.
New documentary highlights Tramontane Cafe's community legacy
UTICA — Quality time spent at the Tramontane Cafe — known to those in the know as "The Tram" — has inspired the latest documentary project by local filmmaker Jacob Lasher.
Space Time event to explore the cosmos through visual storytelling
UTICA — The Project Fibonacci Foundation will host a presentation on the cosmos combining science, music and storytelling at Utica University at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, according to organizers.
Broadway Utica Stage Ready students present Grease
UTICA — Broadway Utica’s Stage Ready Summer Intensive students will present “GREASE School Edition” at 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Proctor High School.
Munson adds programs to Burchfield exhibition
UTICA — Munson is offering a series of workshops, lectures, concerts and special events this summer to complement its exhibition, ‘Watercolor Stories: The Art of Charles E. Burchfield,’ on view through Sept. 13 at the museum, 310 Genesee Street.
Local Artists Get a Rare Chance to Showcase Artwork as Utica's Munson Arts Festival Returns
The Munson Arts Festival is bringing art and community together in Utica with its annual summertime celebration.
B Sharp club honors student musicians
UTICA — The B Sharp Musical Club presented its Summer Sounds concert on Monday, July 6, at Grace Episcopal Church, featuring instrumental and vocal performances by local musicians and the presentation of annual music scholarships and grants.
Irish Cultural Center opens exhibit on America's founding
UTICA — The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with a new exhibit exploring the role of Irish immigrants in the founding of the United States and their lasting contributions to American history.
Munson to feature Holly Heckler alumni exhibition
UTICA — Munson will host a Pratt Munson Alumni Exhibition by oil painter Holly Heckler, Class of 2011, in the Pratt Munson Gallery in Fountain Elms, 310 Genesee St.
Munson Arts Festival opens July 11
UTICA — The 2026 Munson Arts Festival will open Saturday, July 11, and continue through Sunday, July 19, featuring a week of art exhibitions, demonstrations, family activities, concerts and community events at Munson.