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Pyrites, NY · Arts & Culture
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60 Years in the Making: The New Thousand Islands Art Center Is Open!
The arts have always been woven into the fabric of Clayton, New York, and one of the region’s most beloved cultural institutions is entering an exciting new era. The Thousand Islands Arts Center opened its doors in June 2026 to a significantly expanded and enhanced learning environment that offers new visitor experiences, expanded arts education programs, and modern amenities in the heart of the 1000 Islands region.
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In Time: Interactive Mystery Theatre
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A live history’s “In Time: Festival Experience” will be taking place at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Historic Site. The In Time: Interactive Mystery Theatre will be held from 10 AM until 4 PM from July 23rd until July 25th. Admission is $5...
uticaphoenix.net
Tuesday Night Big Band live concert
REMSEN, NY — The Remsen Arts Center presents the Tuesday Night Big Band live concert on Tuesday, August 4th at 7pm at 9627 Main Street, Remsen, NY. Free will donation. The Tuesday Night Big Band was formed in the summer of 1991. Since that time the band has spent each summer season and occasional holidays playing at parks, concert venues, and private events. The 14 members are experienced musicians that come from the Utica region. At this time, 4 players from 1991 still remain in the group, and many have been in the group for nearly 20 years.
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This upstate New York fort held off the British in 1777, and you can walk the same ground for free
Right in the middle of downtown Rome, New York, there’s a full-size Revolutionary War fort you can walk straight into, and it costs nothing to get through the gate. The National Park Service rebuilt it on the exact same ground where the original stood in the 1770s, and they opened it in 1976 to mark the country’s 200th birthday. What’s waiting inside goes deeper than most people expect.
Utica Observer-Dispatch
Top photos of the week from Daniel DeLoach of the Observer-Dispatch
Here are a few favorite images from the past week, selected by Utica Observer-Dispatch staff photographer Daniel DeLoach . 49th Annual Boilermaker Road Race Thousands of runners from all over the world participated in the 49th annual Boilermaker Road Race last Sunday. The weather was perfect, the crowd was supportive, and the post-race beers were cold. Your guide to wildfire smoke in Oneida County Canadian wildfires have sent smoke carrying potentially dangerous levels of fine particulate matter across the state, triggering health advisories in Central New York. Cycle the Erie Welcoming Block Party in Rome The City of Rome welcomed over 600 cyclists with a block party along West Dominick Street, as part of a celebration for the Cycle the Erie Canal Tour. Gillibrand talks affordability at Bargain Grocery in Utica Regarding families statewide, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke in Utica on Friday at Bargain Grocery, addressing both the direct impact of soaring grocery prices and the cost of necessary household items. This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: Top photos of the week from Daniel DeLoach of the Observer-Dispatch
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These two orphaned mountain lion cubs have a new home at Zoo New York
Watertown, New York – Two orphaned mountain lion cubs are now settling into their new home at Zoo New York. Both animals had a difficult start at life, but zoo keepers are optimistic that making these big baby cats roommates in the Big Apple is exactly what they need. Clover and Rain moved into Zoo New York in Watertown last week. Zookeepers are hoping they become fast friends and close companions after experiencing a rough start to life. Clover didn't get have a great 2026. At the beginning of the year, the cub was found alone and in horrible shape. She was severely underweight, dehydrated, c...
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2026 Jefferson County Fair: July 18
Jefferson County Fair schedule for Saturday, July 18.
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WXPN’s Concert Picks: Wild Pink, Chicago, Catbite, more
Friday: Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards at Scottish Rite Auditorium. The two folk icons are hosting a joint show across the river in Camden to kick off the weekend. Each released new albums last year: Griffin’s Crown of Roses and Edwards’ Billionaire. The latter in late 2025 sat down with World Cafe host Raina Douris to discuss the record, and play some songs. Listen to it here.
uticaphoenix.net
Connected F3 Carnival, Presented by Street Ponte, Celebrates Two Years of Community Resilience and Connection
Connected F3 Carnival, Presented by Street Ponte, Celebrates. Connected Community Schools invites community members and members of the media to. attend the Connected F3 Carnival, presented by Street Ponte, a free, family-friendly event. celebrating community, resilience, and summer fun. Families will enjoy interactive games,. activities, giveaways, community partner booths, and...
thousandislandslife.com
Stained Glass Window Series: Marjorie and Leon Rusho, Sr.
Marjorie Graham Dano Rusho and Leon Moreland Rusho, Sr. were married on August 11, 1930, uniting two long-established Grindstone Island families: the Danos and the Rushos. Born in 1910 to Ambrose and Ordelia Dano on Grindstone Island, Marjorie Dano was one of twelve children and grew up on the family’s dairy farm. Throughout her life, Marjorie remained close to her siblings, especially her six sisters. Two of her brothers lived on the island for many years and raised their families nearby.
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The Swan Hollow Bridge
Southeast of Alexandria Bay, NY, lies a silent witness to the early history of America. Located on Swan Hollow Road, which winds through the Cranberry Creek Wildlife Management Area, is a stone bridge. Called the Swan Hollow Bridge, it was once a vital crossing point for Cranberry Creek. The road...
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Time capsule unearthed at Watertown bank
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Renovations at Key Bank in downtown Watertown have unearthed a time capsule from 1970. It was filled with photos from the ribbon-cutting of the bank, then called The National Bank of Northern New York, as well as December 1970 Watertown Daily Times newspapers, a 1969 annual report log, and a centennial celebration coin from 1969.
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22nd annual Coaches vs. Cancer golf tournament raises money to find a cure in Bridgeport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Since 1993, the National Association of Basketball Coaches has worked alongside the American Cancer Society to unite coaches and fans through Coaches Vs. Cancer. The partnership aims to fund cancer research, support patients, and help with early detection. On Monday morning at Bridgeport's Rogue's Roost, the...