culture fest

Many Cultures, One Community
Many Cultures, One Community
Many Cultures, One Community
"Many Cultures, One Community." That's the motto of the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees. The Center, located at 309 Genesee Street in Utica. grew out of the inspiration of Roberta Douglas whose concern for Amerasian children led her to work with refugees...
Vegan Food from Around the World – Culture Fest: A Festival of Nations
Vegan Food from Around the World – Culture Fest: A Festival of Nations
Vegan Food from Around the World – Culture Fest: A Festival of Nations
Finding food in America that is 100 percent vegan can be a bit of a challenge. There's a lot of looking at labels to make sure there is no hidden dairy, meat, eggs or fish in the food. I've been a vegan for well over 5 years, so, I have become somewhat of an expert at finding food that is vegan. In some places around the world, people eat an almost fully vegetarian diet. And, it's this food from t
German Heritage
German Heritage
German Heritage
Culture Fest - A Festival of Nations is Saturday, April 13th at the Stanley Theater in downtown Utica. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy foods from around the world and experience international culture through music, dance and art, all for just $10. With a name like Greg "Splashin'" McShea, you may not think I have a connection to German ancestry, but I do.
Polish Culture An Important Influence On Utica’s History
Polish Culture An Important Influence On Utica’s History
Polish Culture An Important Influence On Utica’s History
Having spent several of my "wonder years " growing up in West Utica I was well aware of its Polish influences. I played Little League baseball in the PLAV (Polish Legion of American Veterans), lived two doors down from the Pulaski Meat Market , grocery shopped at Tolpa's Dairy and had a paper route rife with customers of Polish extraction. Polish food and culture were apparent everywhere
Utica’s Irish History- Celebrating A Festival Of Nations At Culture Fest
Utica’s Irish History- Celebrating A Festival Of Nations At Culture Fest
Utica’s Irish History- Celebrating A Festival Of Nations At Culture Fest
Join us for a trip around the world all in one place right here in Oneida County.  Culture Fest- A Festival Of Nations is coming up on April 13th at Utica's beautiful Stanley Theatre.  Just ten bucks to sample food, drinks and entertainment from the many cultures here in Central New York.  The Celtic Harp will be there, representing Utica's Irish history.
German Pride In Utica
German Pride In Utica
German Pride In Utica
In January 1865, a small group of German settlers came together at the Bierbauer Brewery in West Utica with one goal in mind: to promote German and American choral singing, along with their culture.
Utica’s Karen Community – Celebrating a Festival of Nations at Culture Fest
Utica’s Karen Community – Celebrating a Festival of Nations at Culture Fest
Utica’s Karen Community – Celebrating a Festival of Nations at Culture Fest
Editor's Note: Today we begin a month-long series on the many communities past and present that make the Utica and Central New York community unique in all of America.  Our series is leading up to Culture Fest coming to the Stanley World Stage on April 13 featuring food, music, dance and more. Today we take a look at the Karen community.