Mohawk Valley Today Featured Weekend Events September 6-8, 2024

Thanks so much to everyone who sent us what’s happening in their communities including Amsterdam, Gloversville, Johnstown, St. Johnsville, and Utica. Be sure to check out what’s in store at Farmers’ Markets this weekend.

Connections A Photography Exhibit

CONNECTIONS, an exhibition of 40 photographs by Alice Batson Laurenson, is on display in the Gallery of Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, through September  27, 2024. By capturing images on film of children and adults in their daily life in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America, Laurenson offers a stunning display of the universal bonds that connect us all.  Laurenson is a former Little Falls resident and co-founder of the Little Falls Cheese Festival. For more information, or to verify Gallery hours, please call the Utica Public Library, 315-735-2279.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Fort Klock Craft Fair

The Fort Klock Craft Fair takes place from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Fort Klock Historic Restoration located at 7203 State Route 5, St. Johnsville, NY.

Held each year in September at Fort Klock, this craft fair is one of the best in the Northeast. Handmade items include painted slate, candles, lotions, soaps, maple and honey products, glassware, wooden flags, spices, jewelry, knitted and crocheted items, sun catchers, framed prints, wooden utensils, ornaments, Christmas, Halloween, and Fall décor, dog treats, baked goods and so much more! Admission and parking are FREE.

City of Amsterdam’s ItaliaFest

The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department presents Amsterdam’s ItaliaFest Sponsored by River Ridge Living Center on Saturday, September 7th from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Bridge Street in Amsterdam. Enjoy delicious Italian food, vendors, food trucks, face painting, free amusement rides, food & drink specials and more all day on Bridge St.

LIVE music all day, Spaghetti Eating and Homemade Wine Contest Sponsored by Lorenzo’s Southside, Games of Chance Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Art in the Park, FIREWORKS and MORE!

The Patriots Tour at Johnstown Colonial Cemetery

The Johnstown Historical Society invites you to join them for a special Johnstown Colonial Cemetery Patriot’s Tour as they focus on the soldiers of the continental army during the American Revolution. Learn about the patriot’s who were laid to rest here in our colonial cemetery and their lives during the war and after settling in Johnstown. This tour begins promptly at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Visitors pleas check in at Drumm House prior to the tour start time. Drumm House is located at 115 West Green Street, Johnstown, NY.

Prescription for Disaster at the Glove Theatre

The Glove Theatre, The Glove City Coalition, and Trust Your Gut Productions are presenting a new sort of “town hall discussion” in the form of an open-ended theatre production, “Prevention in Act-ion” featuring the play, ‘Prescription for Disaster,’ from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Glove Theatre, Main Streeet Gloversville, NY.

The play focuses on engendering discussion about mental health and opioid use within our community. Originally presented in July of 2023, Prescription for Disaster was met with praise from mental health and education specialists for its ability to bring light to and spark discussion around this important discussion. Prescription for Disaster follows the Yale Open-Ended Theatre model of theatrical performance, which presents a consistent beginning and middle of the story, leading up to a decision the characters must make. At that point, the performance is halted, and the audience discusses possible outcomes and votes on one of three pre-rehearsed endings, which the actors present immediately following the vote. Depending on time allowances, the cast may lead a second discussion and present another of the endings.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Amsterdam Library

Amsterdam Library holds two events this weekend. Join in the fun with Gaming Video Games and Board Games Takes place from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All ages are welcome. Also, Dungeons and Dragons Session Zero for ages 7-16, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. and a Dungeons and Dragons Session Zero for ages 13+ from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn the rules of the game and character development.

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