Utica’s Stanley Theatre and the Community Foundation Create Charitable Fund
The Stanley Theatre and the Community Foundation Of Herkimer and Oneida Counties are announcing the creation of The Stanley Theatre Charitable Fund. “The entertainment industry was, and still is, being affected by COVID-19. With the opportunity to reopen on the horizon, the time is nearing for The Stanley Theatre to ‘Raise Its Curtain’ like never […]
The Uptown Shutdown Showcase Features Food, Music & Comedy
Fire up your computers and join The Uptown Theatre for the Uptown Shutdown Showcase, an evening of at-home entertainment: music, comedy, good food, human interaction, a look at the Uptown’s history, and an exclusive first look at what’s to come; all to raise funds for the historic venue. The Uptown was recently added to the […]
315 Throwback Thursday: moe. Returns Home for New Year’s Run at the Stanley
Editor’s note: This originally appeared at NYS Music on January 3, 2020. moe. performed a two night run at Utica’s Stanley Theatre for New Year last year. moe. has played dozens of area shows through the years at moe.down in both nearby Turin and at Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, as well as at Saranac […]
Flashback Interview: Annie in the Water
Editor’s Note: This interview originally ran on Feb. 4, 2020. Annie in the Water will be performing at Stowe Cider in Stowe, VT on Sept. 26. For more information, visit the event page on Facebook here. Annie in the Water has just completed the most successful year in their career and is now embarking on […]
Uptown Theatre Named to National Register of Historic Places
Utica’s historic Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts (UTCA) was approved last week for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a lengthy process, requiring submission, review, and approval at the state level first, before the state makes recommendations to the National Register. The New York State approval alone took more than a […]
Local Music Friday: Anthony “Zee” Donaldson
If you are even a passing fan of live music in Central New York, chances are you’ve encountered Anthony “Zee” Donaldson. Donaldson has been a fixture on the area’s music scene for over 20 years in just about every capacity one can be involved in the music industry. Donaldson is the host of EC Radio, […]
Local Music Friday: Big Blue North Recording Studio
This week’s Local Music spotlight changes lanes, focusing not on the local musicians but the people behind the scenes who make the local and national musicians sound great. This week, we feature Big Blue North Recording Studio in Utica. Big Blue North’s origin story begins as a church in Utica’s south end. The South Church […]
Levitt AMP Utica Music Series to Present Two-Hour TV Special, AMP the House
The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series announced Friday that it will be premiering a two-hour television show called “AMP the House” this month. The show was created to bring families and the community together to enjoy a diverse musical production and learn more about what goes on “beyond the music” at Levitt AMP Utica concerts. It […]
Stanley Center for the Arts Announces Online Stage Contest
The Stanley Center for the Arts has created a virtual opportunity for area musicians and songwriters. Oneida and Herkimer County musicians are eligible to enter performance videos and win cash prizes up to $1,000. The first-place winner will also get the opportunity to cut a single at Big Blue North Recording Studio in Utica, New […]
Saranac Cancels Thursday Night and Concert Series
One of Central New York’s rites of summer has been canceled thanks to the novel coronavirus. In a statement issued through social media, the Saranac Brewery announced the cancellation of it’s annual Saranac Thursday series as well as its successful concert series through at least July 15. At this point, the only announced show affected […]