Levit AMP Music Series
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at Kopernik Park in downtown Utica on Monday nights and select Fridays—August 4, 11, 15, 18, 25 & 29 at 5:30 PM. Bring a chair or blanket and take in an incredible lineup of live music under the summer sky. greateruticachamber.org
Celestial Bodies at Munson
Experience the striking sculptures of Karen LaMonte in Celestial Bodies, on view at Munson from Thursday, August 1 through Friday, August 30. This internationally acclaimed exhibition explores themes of identity, beauty, and the cosmos through breathtaking glass and bronze figures.
Tonight We Ride: The Legacy of Sal Raspante
By Carrie Byrne Putelo During the early days of the COVID pandemic, my son reached out to Jimmy John’s to ask about a discount for a hospital fundraiser. Sal gave the meals for free. As I began working on this tribute, I quickly learned this kind of generosity wasn’t unusual—it was just Sal. Again and […]
Editor’s Letter
There’s something about August in the Mohawk Valley—it holds onto summer with both hands. The long, golden evenings. The hum of fairs and festivals. The irresistible smell of food trucks and fresh-cut grass. It’s the season’s last big exhale before the air turns crisp. This month’s MVL Road Trip issue is a love letter to […]