Ilion Little Theater Club, 13Remington Ave, Ilion, NY, 13357

A smash comedy hit in London and New York, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives concerns fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. Clever, insistent and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.

Local Event: Blithe Spirit

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Blithe Spirit

A smash comedy hit in London and New York, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives concerns fussy,...

Remsen's Main Street is closed to vehicles and transformed into a vibrant corridor of creativity, shopping, eating, and entertainment adventure. More than 225 quality artists and crafters offer art, jewelry, textiles, fashion accessories, woodcrafts, soaps, pottery, holiday items, furniture, glass, candles, and more. A variety of food vendors offer everything from hearty meals to sweet snacks. The festival remains one of the region’s most beloved traditions. This year’s event promises an expansive showcase of juried exhibitors, featuring everything from hand-spun textiles and fine woodworking to contemporary photography and traditional folk art.Saturday, September 26 10-6, and Sunday, September 27, 2026 10-5. Admission to the Festival is free and there is plenty of parking next to the festival plus designated shuttle lots at the perimeter of the village. No pets allowed.Fun for the whole family fifteen miles north of Utica, just off Rt 12 in the charming Welsh town of Remsen. For more information visit <a href="https://www.remsenbarnfestival.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">remsenbarnfestival.org.</a>

Local Event: Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts

Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts

Remsen's Main Street is closed to vehicles and transformed into a vibrant corridor of creativity, shopping, eating, and...

Oneida County History Center

UTICA, NY — Oneida County History Center will host local author and historian Deidre Sinnott for an author talk and book signing on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Sinnott will discuss her newly released historical fiction novel, “The Loyalist’s Wife: A Novel of the American Revolution.”
Set in 1777 in New York’s Mohawk Valley, “The Loyalist’s Wife” follows tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper, a couple divided by the War for Independence. Philip opposes rebellion against the King, while Jane, grieving the loss of her newborn son, finds hope in the revolutionary promise of "the pursuit of happiness."
About the Author 
Deidre Sinnott is an independent scholar, filmmaker, social change activist, and author of “The Third Mrs. Galway.” She is recognized for her local historical work, including serving as a consultant and researcher for the National Park Service-funded Ft. Stanwix Underground Railroad History Project. Sinnott also founded Utica’s Abolition History Day and serves on the board of the Oneida County Freedom Trail Commission.

Local Event: Author Deidre Sinnott to Discuss and Sign New Revolutionary War Novel

Author Deidre Sinnott to Discuss and Sign New...

UTICA, NY — Oneida County History Center will host local author and historian Deidre Sinnott for an author talk and book...

Author Deidre Sinnott to Discuss and Sign New Revolutionary War Novel

Remsen's Main Street is closed to vehicles and transformed into a vibrant corridor of creativity, shopping, eating, and entertainment adventure. More than 225 quality artists and crafters offer art, jewelry, textiles, fashion accessories, woodcrafts, soaps, pottery, holiday items, furniture, glass, candles, and more. A variety of food vendors offer everything from hearty meals to sweet snacks. The festival remains one of the region’s most beloved traditions. This year’s event promises an expansive showcase of juried exhibitors, featuring everything from hand-spun textiles and fine woodworking to contemporary photography and traditional folk art.
Saturday, September 26 10-6, and Sunday, September 27, 2026 10-5. Admission to the Festival is free and there is plenty of parking next to the festival plus designated shuttle lots at the perimeter of the village. No pets allowed.
Fun for the whole family fifteen miles north of Utica, just off Rt 12 in the charming Welsh town of Remsen. For more information visit <a href="https://www.remsenbarnfestival.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">remsenbarnfestival.org.</a>

Ilion Little Theater Club, 13 Remington Ave, Ilion, NY, 13357

Remsen Performing & Visual Arts Center

From Carl Perkins to Chuck Berry; from "In the Mood" to "Great Balls of Fire," the Roots of Rock &amp; Roll covers the early influences and hit-making artists who redefined popular music. Spanning the era from World War II to the early sixties, this group captures the pre Rock &amp; Roll sounds of Swing, Rhythm &amp; Blues, Country and Gospel; and the signature early Rock &amp; Roll chart toppers. The band journeys through 25 years of American popular music, recreating the styles which mixed and emerged as Rock &amp; Roll. Monk Rowe on saxophone and piano, John Hutson on guitar and vocals and Tom McGrath on drums are featured in the group, sure to "Shake, Rattle &amp; Roll."
 “Put on your Dancin’ Shoes”
Advance Sale &amp; at the Door Credit Prices: $16.88 General Admission $13.73 Members
At the Door Cash Prices: $15 General Admission $12 Members $8 Students
Refreshments will be available during intermission.
The Remsen Concert Series 2026 is made possible in part with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants 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 members, sponsors, and community support.

Local Event: Monk Rowe's Roots of Rock 'n Roll Concert

Monk Rowe's Roots of Rock 'n Roll Concert

From Carl Perkins to Chuck Berry; from "In the Mood" to "Great Balls of Fire," the Roots of Rock & Roll covers the early...

Join the History Center for its annual Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends Awards Celebration to honor the 2026 inductees. The celebration will be held at the Irish Cultural Center, Utica, and will include an opening reception with music, a silent auction, a cash bar, a dinner buffet, a Hall of Fame induction video, and speeches from the Living Legends. Tickets should be purchased before October 1, 2026, on oneidacountyhistory.org.

Local Event: Tuesday Nigh Big Band ---  Sounds for Dancers

Tuesday Nigh Big Band ---  Sounds for Dancers

Join the History Center for its annual Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends Awards Celebration to honor the 2026...

Utica Masonic Hall

7:00-9:00 Entrance Fee $10.00&nbsp; Blackjack, Roulette, Dice Wheel. Basket Raffle, Door Prizes, Food Available, No reservations requiredProceeds to benefit the General Fund of the Masonic Association of Utica

Local Event: Casino Night

Casino Night

7:00-9:00 Entrance Fee $10.00  Blackjack, Roulette, Dice Wheel. Basket Raffle, Door Prizes, Food Available, No reservations...

Plated Roast Pork dinner with all the fixins. Includes dessert. 12pm-2pmAdults $16.00, Children 5-12 years $10.00, under 5 are freeBasket Raffle, Bake Sale, Take outs availableProceeds to benefiit the Uarda Temple Daughters of the Nile General Fund

Local Event: Annual Roast Pork Dinner and Harvest Bazaar

Annual Roast Pork Dinner and Harvest Bazaar

Plated Roast Pork dinner with all the fixins. Includes dessert. 12pm-2pmAdults $16.00, Children 5-12 years $10.00, under 5 are...

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