Mohawk Valley Living

16/07/2024

If you're looking for a cool activity on a hot day for kids (besides water-related pursuits) don't forget your local library! We recently took our preschool granddaughter to the pleasantly cool Kirkland Town Library and she had hours of fun perusing books and playing with the kid-friendly activity stations.

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15/07/2024

Hot enough for you? Cool down with a family creek walk!! We received a lot of feedback and shared memories in response to Sharry's Creek Walk editor's note in the September 2023 issue of MVL: https://issuu.com/mohawkvalleyliving/docs/webmohawkvalleyliving_118_september_2023/4
Find a creek near you on this DEC map. Just click on the boxes on the left-hand side for "Water-related Activities: https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/dil/index.html?cat=WRL&_gl=1*kbqtiv*_ga*MTg2NTAxMjA0OS4xNzE5NTc2NzIw*_ga_QEDRGF4PYB*MTcyMTA1ODA5MC4yLjEuMTcyMTA1ODMwOC4wLjAuMA..

12/07/2024

Looking for an interesting place to hike? Check out the Rome Sand Plains, a true inland pine barren with sand dunes, peat bogs, and other interesting wetland habitats. We visited this unique area on the MVL TV show in 2008. We learned about the effort to re-establish blue lupine, a plant vital to the "at risk" species of butterfly, the frosted elfin butterfly. Local researcher Ernest H. Williams has written about the Sand Plains several times (August 2018 NYS Conservationist, page 10:https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/0818consmag4web.pdf and https://www.lepsoc.org/sites/all/themes/nevia/lepsoc/Conservation%20Matters%20-%20Lupines%20&%20Butterflies.pdf) Williams sometimes gives tours in the spring when the lupine is in bloom. We will share the info here if a tour is scheduled next spring. Here is a link to our visit in 2008 https://youtu.be/fT0-Vdu88co?si=pjwPX-BAscqQvcNe&t=283 Link to NYC DEC: https://dec.ny.gov/places/rome-sand-plains-unique-area

30/12/2023

Get out of the house and get creative at the Kirkland Art Center in Clinton! Check out the new classes for 2024! Flip through the catalog here and sign up at: https://www.kacny.org/classes

30/12/2023

20/12/2023

Looking for some hands-on fun this holiday season? Join us next week at Kirkland Art Center for 4 days of art activities as part of Kids' Winter Camp. We are excited for this collaboration and can't wait to create with you!

For more information and to sign up use this link: www.4elementsstudio.org/store/p342/Winter_Kids_Art_Camp_At_KAC

20/12/2023

The Kirkland Art Center is very excited about our collaboration with 4 Elements Studio.

Join a one-time evening lesson for two (2) people. Invite your significant other or a friend! Students will learn to throw on the pottery wheel. DATES: December 28th, December 29th, January 4th and January 11th.

To register: https://www.kacny.org/classes

27/11/2023

Looking to keep your little ones active this winter? Check out the fun programming for kids at the Kirkland Art Center in Clinton!

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06/11/2023

Holiday Contest Time!
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10/08/2023

If you love chocolates and candy then you have to check out DreamysCandy in Clinton!

27/07/2023

Attended the dress rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet at The Theater at Woodshill last night. What a show! If you don't have tickets yet, get them ASAP or you will be saying "how did I miss that?" when everyone is talking about it. :) What a talented troupe right here in our backyard! https://www.woodshill.org/tickets

Since 2005, local TV show and Magazine exploring the arts, culture and heritage of the Mohawk Valley.

25/04/2023

Don't miss the Fly Me to the Moon Gala this Saturday at the KAC! Music, food, and fun! Tickets available here: kacny.org/kacelebration

14/03/2023

We recently visited the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley and took a tour with Patrick Roach, Vice President of the ICC.

14/03/2023

We checked out some local Irish music from Craobh Dugan-O'Looney on a recent episode...

14/03/2023

On a recent show we checked out Wicked Sweets by Alyssa and her sister's new business at their new location...

01/01/2023

Please share: Our printer is in Buffalo so the January issue will be late, they are just getting back on their feet after that huge storm.
We'll post updates here.

08/12/2022

On a recent show we visited Artisans' Corner of Clinton, NY and chatted with 2 local artists: Cynthia Zimmer and Cris Lewis. Great gift shopping at Artisans'- all local art, photos, clothing and more!

17/10/2022

We visited local photographer, Jody Hildreth and his studio in Waterville on a recent show. You can find his works locally at Artisans' Corner of Clinton, NY...

17/10/2022

Great things happening in Herkimer in the old Munger's building! We talked to Renewed & Rescued on a recent episode...

11/08/2022

It's that time of year again! Madison-Bouckville Antique Week starts August 15th, but many are stocked for the show and open now!
On a recent show we visited The Gallery Antiques at Pinebrick, Whistle Post Antiques, Madison Inn Antiques, Victorian Rose, Canal House Antiques, Depot antique gallery, and Oscar’s hometown diner!

04/08/2022

We'll let you in on a secret... there's a magical place in Sauquoit where a group of talented thespians and company present live theater in a beautiful old barn. This season they present Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," August 5th-13th And tickets are free! Reserve your seat here: https://www.woodshill.org but hurry, they are selling out fast!

14/06/2022

We visited Rome on a recent show and had a blast with lots of new and old friends!
Here are the times:
0:00 Fort Rickey
2:15 Capitol Theatre
3:30 Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop
5:20 Copper Easel Gallery
6:40 Dicastros

14/06/2022

Wow! The second Peters Cornucopia location in Utica is huge!

14/06/2022

You have to check out the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the !

09/05/2022

A fantastic little shop in Clinton! You must check out Rainbow Cupboard! Small but packed with wonders!
We visited them on a recent episode...

09/05/2022

Wow! You have to try the food at Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina's in New Hartford! Continuing the family tradition...

19/04/2022

Willie's Bagel Cafe has a 2nd location in Utica! We checked it out on a recent show...

11/03/2022

Our 100th issue is in stores!
To celebrate we're holding a special contest: like this post and be entered to win the prize package: a MVL coffee mug, coffee from FoJo Beans, LLC, an MVL cookie from So Sweet Candy Shoppe, and a $100 gift certificate to most any advertiser in the magazine. One winner will be drawn on
Friday, March 18th.
We began as a TV show almost 20 years ago, and because of the love and support from the community, we celebrate this milestone. Thank you!
Lance and Sharry Whitney
www.mohawkvalleyliving.com

28/12/2021

Take time this week to catch the last days of the wonderful Christmas display at Fountain Elms in Utica!

28/12/2021

Wow! You must check out The Eclectic Chic in Oneida! A huge collection of antique dealers as well as clothing, jewelry and more...