Walks and Talks Series

SCULPTURE SPACE

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 6/7 - 8/30
12 Gates Street (Across from Butler Park)
Open Studio "Meet the Artists"
www.sculpturespace.org

LANDMARKS SOCIETY OF GREATER UTICA

www.uticalandmarks.org

All walking tours begin at 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). The Landmarks Society/Utica Monday Nite "On the Move" will require your own transportation to the various locations. Most tours are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have questions, please call the Landmarks Society office at 315.732.7376.

6/7
OLD MAIN - The former Utica State Hospital Main Building
Presented by: Michael J. Bosak, The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica.
Located at: Court Street, Utica
Park at: Designated parking areas on the grounds
Meet at: The front of the building
6/14
See "On the Move"
6/21
See "On the Move"
6/28
ST. LOUIS GONZAGA CHURCH // MILHAM’S MARKET
Presented by: St. Louis Gonzaga Parishioners // The Milham Family.
Located at: 520 Rutger Street (corner of Conkling Avenue) // 601 Rutger St., Utica.
Park at: The lot behind the church on Conkling Avenue.
Meet at: The front of the church
7/5
F.T. PROCTOR PARK: "Old Visions, Current Challenges"
Presented by: Katechen Cardamone, The Central New York Conservancy.
Located at: The east end of Rutger Street, Utica.
Park at: The parking lot next to the pavilion
Meet at: The pavilion
7/12
THE UTICA ZOO
Presented by: Beth Irons, Executive Director
Located at: 99 Steele Hill Road, off of the Parkway, at Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica.
Park at: The main Zoo parking lot.
Meet at: The Rotary Pavilion, adjacent to the Little Caesar's Concession Stand (through the Main Gate; turn right at the Watering Can)
7/19
THE RUTGER-STEUBEN HISTORIC DISTRICT
Presented by: Professor Rand Carter, The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica.
Located at: The intersection of Rutger and Steuben Streets, Utica.
Meet at: The fountain in Steuben Park
7/26
8/2
MEMORIAL PARKWAY: "Flora Along The Parkway Mall"
Presented by: Katechen Cardamone, The Central New York Conservancy.
Located at: The Parkway Mall, Utica
Park at: The Parkway Recreation Center Parking Lot
Meet at: The front of the Recreation Center
8/9
THE BOSNIAN ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF UTICA MOSQUE
Presented by: Avlim Tricic, President, Bosnian Islamic Association of Utica.
Located at: The corner of Court Street and Broadway, Utica.
Meet at: The front of the Mosque
(Please note: you will be required to remove your shoes to enter the mosque).
8/16
8/23
UTICA ARMORY
Presented by: Armory Staff.
Located at: 1700 Parkway East, Utica.
Park at: The adjacent lots.
Meet at: The front of the Armory
8/30

SACRED MUSIC SERIES

@ designated churches 6:00 p.m.

6/7
Tabernacle Baptist Church Hopper & King St. David Society Festival of Song
6/14
Westminster Presbyterian Church 714 Washington presents Tapestry
6/21
Historic Old Saint John's John & Bleecker Mixed Performance
6/28
Grace Episcopal Church Genesee & Elizabeth Church Choir
7/12
Grace Episcopal Church Genesee & Elizabeth B-Sharp Concert
7/19
Holy Trinity Catholic Church 1206 Lincoln Ave. Mixed Concert
7/26
St. Joseph's / St. Patrick's Columbia & Varick Sounds of Christmas
8/2
St. Paul's Baptist Church 219 Leah Mass Choir

ONEIDA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

6:00 p.m. @ 1608 Genesee Street

6/7
History of the Utica Saturday Globe
by Malio Cardarelli
6/14
Helen Munson Williams: A 19th-Century Businesswoman, Collector, and Philanthropist
by MWPAI Assistant Director Anna Tobin D'Ambrosi
6/21
Researching Your Genealogy: What, Where, and How to Find Family History Sources
by Mary Anne Buteux
6/28
Walter D. Edmonds: The Second Builder of the Erie Canal
by Frank Tomaino
7/5
Closed for Independence Day holiday
7/12
Historical Places Endangered, Lost, and Saved
by Joe Bottini
7/19
Ghost Hunting: Spiritual Activity at the Oneida County Historical Society
by paranormal investigator Susan Slabe
7/26
New Horizons Men's Chorus: Barbershop concert
8/2
Horatio Seymour: Utican on the National Stage
by Utica City Historian Lou Parrotta
8/9
Postcard History
by author and collector Evelyn Edwards
8/16
Growing up in Utica in the 1950s and '60s
by Joe Kelly
8/23
The Portage at the Little Falls in the 19th Century
by Al Sterling
8/30
Nicotera Family . . . and then Some: Nitty Gritty Things About East Utica
by Joanne Nicotera Destefano (book signing included)

UTICA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 6/14

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Oriskany Street West
3:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by an Open House including activities, displays and vending.
5:30 p.m.
USO Band Concert

UTICA ZOO

6/14, 7/19, 8/16 @ Steele Hill Road

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Do it at the Zoo!
Free Admission – Food & Gift Shops open

STANLEY THEATRE TOURS

6/14, 7/12, 8/9 259 Genesee Street

6:00 p.m.
Visit the newly expanded "Jewel of Downtown" and the Stanley Theatre World Stage.

UTICA MARSH

6:30 p.m. - Meet at Barnes Avenue Parking Lot

6/14
A beautiful day for a walk in the marsh
7/19
Life at the water's edge
8/16
Things that fly are not always birds

FOR THE GOOD URBAN GARDEN INITIATIVE

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

6/21
Linwood Place
7/19
Jay Street (between Mohawk and Hubble)
8/23
Noyes Street (between Schyler & Lennox)

TRAMP & TRAIL CLUB

6:00 p.m. Come join New York State's oldest hiking club!

6/21
Erie Canal
Meet @ NYSDOT Parking Lot N. Genesee
7/19
Hike the Proctors
Meet @ Proctor Pavilion off Rutger
8/13
South Woods
Meet @ Elm St. Parking Lot on Parkway

NORTHERN FRONTIER PROJECT

@ Bagg's Tavern 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Main Street Bagg's Square East (Next to Children's Museum)

6/21
"HISTORY OF APRONS"
by Maxine Christman
"NORTHERN FRONTIER PROJECT'S MISSION"
by Susan Seleway
7/19
"THE WAR OF 1812"
by Geoff Storm
"DRAWINGS OF UNIFORMS"
by Art Benshadel
8/9
"TO THE LAST EXTREMITY" by Allan Foote
FORT STANWIX/BATTLE OF ORISKANY

MHA TOURS

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6/21, 7/19, 8/16

Meet at the Marketplace 207 Genesee Street
Hop the MHA Shuttle and take a tour of the Community Garden, the Family Care Center and the Education Facility at Adrean Terrace and FX Matt Apartments. On the return trip, enjoy a stop at a newly completed Hope VI Home.

PLAYERS OF UTICA HOSTS

7:00 p.m.
All performances at the NEW Players Theatre 1108 State Street

6/21
Selections from 2009 Players Season Finale
6/28
Rome's Capital Theater SummerStage
7/12
Selections from Rome Community Theatre
7/19
Hartford Players Youth Theater
Selections from Present and Past Shows
7/26
Players of Utica Selections from Steel Magnolias
8/2
Outcast International presents selections from
UNDERPANTS by Steve Martin
THE WOMAN IN BLACK by Stephen Mallatratt
8/9
"Girls' Night Out" Music and Attitude
8/16
Players of Utica: 2010 SEASON PREVIEW

THE MOHAWK VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

Take a look through our telescopes, weather permitting.

6/21
View the Moon & Saturn
from 9:00 - 10:15 p.m. @ Hanna Parkon Broadway
8/16
View the Moon & Double Stars
8:30 - 9:45 p.m. @ Chancellor Park on Bleecker next to tennis courts

THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

5:30 p.m. 6/21, 7/19, 8/9

Meet us at The Marketplace at 207 Genesee Street and START WALKIN'. Improve you health while your have fun at Utica Monday Nite.

GET ON THE GREEN WAGON TOURS

6:00 p.m.
www.greenlocal175.com

6/28
Wind Energy From All Sides: Panel discussion and Q & A.
Meeting in upstairs gallery @ Utica Public Library
7/12
7/19
Tour Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Recycling Center
80 Leland Ave. Extention, Utica.
Meet in parking lot.

THE UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY

@ 303 Genesee Street

7/12
Experience the Middle Ages! 6:00 p.m.
The Society for Creative Anachronism demonstrates Medieval music, arts and crafts, and sword fighting for all ages!
Location: Lot across the street from the Library parking lot.
Rain location: Library Gallery
7/19
Bubblemania For All Ages! 6:00 p.m.
Bubbleman Doug Rougeux returns to the library for his fantastic comedy Bubble show! Due to space constraints, please pick up tickets in the Children's Room in order to attend.
Location: Library Gallery
7/26
Kevin Hurley, Astounding Comedic Hypnotist 6:30 p.m.
Kevin has performed over 2500 shows nationwide at universities, corporate events, and for celebrities such as Ludacris, Nine Inch Nails, and 50 Cent! Due to space constraints, please pick up tickets in the Children's Room in order to attend. Fun for all ages!

MASONIC MEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY OPEN HOUSE

2150 Bleecker Street 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

7/19
Meet the scientists!
Learn about the life saving research done in the fields of Stem Cell Research, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology and Electrophysiology.

(Pass guard station. Take right at first intersection. Facility is directly ahead. Park in adjacent garage.)

CELEBRATE THE THEA BOWMAN HOUSE

@ The DeSales Center 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
309 Genesee Street

7/19
Take an indoors tour of the DeSales Center and enjoy the outdoors with picnic food and crafts from many cultures.

RCIL AND THE COMMUNITY CELEBRATE THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 207 Genesee Street

7/26
Walk or Roll on this 20th Anniversary Celebration. Meet at The Marketplace and pick up a map of Open Houses hosted by service providing agencies. All sites are within a mile of the Marketplace.