Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute Performing Arts Catalog of Events 2010-2011

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2010-2011 SEASON

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s the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute enters its 75th year, join us as we celebrate with a season of diverse and thrilling performances: Latin jazz legend Chucho Valdés and the Afro-Cuban Messengers; Hot Tuna Blues, pairing legends of rock, blues and Nashville; folk music masters Aztec Two-Step and the Jon Pousette-Dart Band; jazz chanteuse Maude Maggart; and Mark Nizer’s thrilling 3D extravaganza.

The 2010-2011 season continues the grand tradition of bringing the finest performers to you, our Central New York audience.

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Series and flexible subscriptions and single tickets for all performances are available now. Gain insight into your favorite performances by coming early to preconcert talks. Visit our web site, www.mwpai.org for more information including program notes, artists’ biographies and more. Sign up for email updates on our film series and other presentations. Extensive publications with additional information on all events are mailed directly to patrons.

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Kodo - Japanese Drum Masters

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Mark Nizer

Tierney Sutton Band

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THE ROMANTIC MUSIC OF

ROBERT SCHUMANN: FANTASIES FORBIDDEN AND FULFILLED SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 8 P.M. MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM Celebrate the 200th birthday of this beloved composer with some of his most inspired and romantic work. The program will include the extraordinary Fantasy Pieces, Opus 12 and the stunning, virtuosic Symphonic Etudes, Opus 13 or “Variations on a Melody of a False Father-in-Law!”

Sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak & Dr. Douglas Hurd

Latin Jazz Legend WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 8 P.M. STANLEY THEATRE Hailed as “the dean of Latin jazz” and “one of the world’s great virtuosic pianists” by the New York Times, multiGrammy Award winner Chucho Valdés is one of Cuba’s most famous pianists, bandleaders, composers and arrangers. Valdés has recorded more than 80 albums during his illustrious career, performing with countless jazz masters, including Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis and Chick Corea. Best known as one of the greatest living Cuban jazz pianists, Chucho’s illustrious career has earned him appearances on the great stages in music, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and The Hollywood Bowl. Chucho’s new project with the Afro-Cuban Messengers marks his return to the US for the first time in seven years.

Sponsored by Cathedral Corporation

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CHUCHO VALDÉS AND THE AFRO-CUBAN MESSENGERS

FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

MARK NIZER 3D

Expect the Impossible with Mark Nizer’s 3D Show SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM

International Juggling Champion Mark Nizer is the first performer to incorporate 3D technology into a live show. Lasers jump out over the audience; two robots, one live, one on video, perform in 3D. Neon balls play live music while creating a 3D world that changes with each note. This combination of original comedy, worldclass juggling, movement, music and technology make Nizer’s performance spellbinding. His invention, the Laser Diablo, merges juggling, light and technology to create an amazing visual experience four lasers juggled at 1,000 RPMs with the spinning laser beams dancing just above the heads of audience members.

Sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

STEVESONGS Featured on PBS KIDS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been writing and performing award-winning family music for 10 years.

Steve blends smart lyrics, catchy melodies and thoughtful messages into fun participatory songs that kids love and adults find irresistible. He has delighted audiences coast to coast with his engaging and entertaining shows, including at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and Boston’s Fenway Park. Today you can see Steve on as “Mr. Steve,” co-host of the PBS KIDS morning block featuring favorites Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Super Why and Martha Speaks.

Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual

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A Kaleidoscope of Polish Music and Dance

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 8 P.M. STANLEY THEATRE The Magnificent Mazowsze whirls, leaps, stamps and glides in a glorious outpouring of motion, rhythm and music celebrating the rich cultural legacy of Poland. This incomparable troupe is a thrilling kaleidoscope of dazzling movement, vibrant color and stunning beauty. An ensemble of 90 dancers, musicians and singers are arrayed in a seemingly endless series of handmade traditional costumes – more than 1,000 in total, each one more dramatic and colorful than the next. The choreography and musical arrangements represent 39 regions of Poland with traditional performance styles. A full 23-member orchestra performs music ranging from Chopin to simple folk melodies beloved for centuries.

Sponsored by Bank of Utica

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MAZOWSZE

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THREE GREAT “Bs”

BACH, BEETHOVEN AND... BARBER! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 8 P.M. MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM

The passionate Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue by Bach, the towering Appassionata of Beethoven, and magnificent masterpieces of drama and lyricism by Samuel Barber, the great American composer whose 100th birthday we celebrate this year.

Sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak & Dr. Douglas Hurd

Brilliant Jazz SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 8 P.M. ROOT SCULPTURE COURT During its 15 years together, the Tierney Sutton Band has received two Grammy Nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Album and garnered critical praise throughout the world. Comprised of vocalist Tierney Sutton and instrumental virtuosos Christian Jacob, Trey Henry, Kevin Axt and Ray Brinker, the band has headlined in recent years at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and Jazz at Lincoln Center. To date they have recorded eight albums, each resulting in increasing recognition and acclaim. Still, the band’s greatest accomplishment is its continuing commitment to unity, excellence and creative collaboration. A concert by the Tierney Sutton Band is an experience of rare and powerful harmony achieved by humble performers at the top of their game.

Sponsored by National Grid

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TIERNEY SUTTON BAND

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HOT TUNA BLUES

HOT TUNA • CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE • JIM LAUDERDALE Legends of Rock, Blues and Nashville THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 8 P.M., STANLEY THEATRE Hot Tuna, featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane), will be joined by legendary blues harpist Charlie Musselwhite and two-time Grammy®-winning guitarist Jim Lauderdale. The Kaukonen-Casady duo created much of the Jefferson Airplane’s signature sound, and Jorma’s lead and finger-style guitar playing characterizes some of the band’s most memorable tracks. From their jam sessions, Hot Tuna was born and the group has toured and recorded steadily since then for more than 40 years.

Musselwhite brings a lifetime of musical experience, from his early Mississippi Delta days to his immersion in Chicago urban blues and beyond. He has collected 18 W.C. Handy trophies, six Grammy nominations, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Monterey Blues Festival, the Mississippi Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and a prestigious Brass Note plaque on Memphis’ Beale Street. Two-time Grammy winner Lauderdale is a multi-talented performer and songwriter, with successes in both country and bluegrass music.

He is among Nashville’s “A” list of songwriters, with songs recorded by the biggest names in country music. The program includes both the acoustic and electric programs of Hot Tuna, joined throughout by Musselwhite and Lauderdale.

Sponsored by Bank of America

LAR LUBOVITCH DANCE COMPANY Stunning Modern Dance

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 8 P.M., WELLIN HALL, HAMILTON COLLEGE

The Mohawk Valley Dance Partnership combines the talents and resources of three community partners: Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Hamilton College and the Central New York Community Arts Council Arts in Education Institute. This performance is made possible with funds from the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation’s American Masterpieces program and the New York State DanceForce, a state-wide consortium of choreographers, arts organizations, presenters receives major funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, Altria Group, Inc. and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For tickets to this special partnership event, contact the Hamilton College Ticket Office by calling 315-859-4331

Fresh off of celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company is renowned for its musicality, rhapsodic style and graceful movement. Lubovitch has choreographed more than 100 dances for his New York-based company, which has performed across the United States as well as in more than 30 foreign countries.

The company will tour signature works, such as Nature Boy, set to the music of Kurt Elling, a jazz inspired work called Elemental Brubeck, and a new work set to John Coltrane’s version of “My FavoriteThings”.

SPECIAL EVENT

MOHAWK VALLEY DANCE PARTNERSHIP

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AZTEC TWO-STEP/ JON POUSETTE-DART BAND Folk Music Legends SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 8 P.M., ROOT SCULPTURE COURT

Aztec Two-Step helped usher the innovative folk/rock sound of the 1960s into the 1970s and beyond with their remarkable performances. Their intelligent songwriting, dazzling acoustic lead guitar, and brilliant harmonies have inspired Acoustic Live magazine to dub them the “best acoustic duo in the world today�. Once heralded as one of the busiest touring groups in the U.S., the Jon Pousette-Dart Band has performed with an incredible array of artists including Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton, the J. Geils Band and Emmylou Harris. A respected guitarist and songwriter, Jon Pousette-Dart is a celebrated artist who continues to perform passionately with his extraordinary three-piece band. Together on stage, these two iconic groups create a memorable evening of acoustic music through their uncompromised originality and skilled musicianship.

Co-Sponsored by Coca-Cola and McDonalds Corporation

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 8 P.M., MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM Enduring, forever engaging masterpieces composed exactly 100 years ago. Ravel’s Noble and Sentimental Waltzes, exotic Preludes of Debussy and Faure, humorous short pieces by Eric Satie, and Stravinsky’s colorful Petrouchka.

Sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak & Dr. Douglas Hurd

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PARIS 1911!

A Century Celebration!

FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

DUFFLEBAG THEATER CO. presents PETER PAN “Grow up? NEVER!” SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 11 A.M. & 1 P.M., MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM

The “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre celebrates its 10th Anniversary Season with the For Kids and Families Series by bringing back the show that started it all, Peter Pan. Fly away to Neverland on this legendary and interactive journey to a captivating world of pirates, swordfights, fairies and pixie dust. Audience members get in on the act as children and adults are brought to the stage to play pivotal roles in this daring adventure.

Since 1992, DuffleBag Theatre has become one of the most celebrated companies at festivals and schools around the world.

Sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

For Kids and Families Series and the Stanley Yellow Bus Presentations

KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL

Giant Dancing Laundry FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7 P.M. STANLEY THEATRE

(A performance for school groups will also be offered at 10 a.m.)

It sounds so simple, just a quick trip to the Laundromat with Daddy, Trixie, and her beloved Knuffle Bunny. During all the fun, Knuffle Bunny mistakenly gets thrown into the washer. Trixie and Daddy leave and are headed through the park when Trixie realizes that bunny was left behind. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical is filled with adventure, song, and gigantic dancing laundry as it tells a tale of firsts: a stuffed animal’s first trip in the laundry, a little girl’s first words, and a Daddy’s first time dealing with his child going “boneless.”

Based on his beloved Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, sixtime Emmy Award winner Mo Willems joins Grammy Award–winning composer Michael Silversher (Elmo in Grouchland) in this Kennedy Center commissioned production that lovingly celebrates the heart and heartache that can only come from a family visit to the local Laundromat.

We mentioned the giant dancing laundry, right?

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Sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

100 Years of Irish Tradition SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 8 P.M. ROOT SCULPTURE COURT For generations of folk music enthusiasts the name of the McPeake Family of Belfast has stood for one of the most unique sounds in Irish music. Francis McPeake IV, a gifted musician and respected producer, has recaptured the time-honored and unique spirit of his family’s legacy and combined it with his experience of working with some of the finest musicians in the world. McPeake blends influences from Irish traditional, folk, acoustic and country genres to create their own brilliant sound that is an experience for the ears and soul.

No musical borders are left uncrossed the refreshing, varied sound of McPeake organically grows from its members.

Sponsored by First Source Federal Credit Union

CONCERTS IN THE COURT

McPEAKE

GREAT ARTISTS SERIES

KODO JAPANESE DRUM MASTERS

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 8 P.M. STANLEY THEATRE For nearly 30 years, Kodo has explored the boundless potential of the ancient Japanese drum, the taiko.

Armed with an arsenal of handmade drums varying in size from big to enormous, the performers convey the two meanings of the word kodo. The literal translation of the two Japanese characters is ‘drum’ and ‘child’ - expressing Kodo’s desire to play the taiko purely, with the heart of a child. The word kodo is also a homonym for ‘heartbeat’ - humanity’s most fundamental source of rhythm. Inspired by the powerful natural beauty of their home on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan, Kodo infuses traditional forms with fresh global influences to create new musical expressions that are utterly unique.

Sponsored by Citizens Bank

FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

LYNN TREFZGER

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM Amazing Ventriloquist, Fascinating Comedy Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger blends amazing figure manipulation and exceptional vocal skills to create a fascinating comedy act which delights young and old throughout the country. Writing and developing her own original and endlessly inventive routines, Lynn thrives on her interaction with the audience. Dummies, puppets, inanimate objects and unsuspecting bystanders become part of the wild world that Lynn and her comical partners create.

Sponsored by The Meridian Group of New York

LYNN TREFZGER

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 8 P.M. MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM A Master of Ventriloquism and Comedy Lynn Trefzger is a ventriloquist/ comedienne with a trunk full of zany characters that have accompanied her to stages throughout the country. Her vocal illusion talents were first brought to national audiences on TV’s popular “Star Search” and she has since performed with artists including Jeff Foxworthy, Ray Romano, The Smothers Brothers, and Drew Carey. Her off-the-wall audience interplay is riotously funny and this evening performance is tailored for an adult audience.

Sponsored by The Meridian Group of New York

SPECIAL EVENT

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MAUDE MAGGART

Enchanting Jazz Chanteuse

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 8 P.M. ROOT SCULPTURE COURT

Maude Maggart, a chanteuse who started her performing career in the jazz clubs of New York and Los Angeles, is exploding into one of today’s most compelling international concert artists. Her sultry-sweet tone and quivering vibrato combine with a singular freshness and unmannered sensuality to make her one of America’s most acclaimed cabaret singers. An increasingly fascinating entertainer, her heartbreaking voice breathes new life into classic and contemporary American standards. She has been hailed as “bewitching” by the New York Times, “utterly enchanting” by the New York Post, “stunning” by the Los Angeles Times and “transfixing” by New York Magazine.

Sponsored by P. J. Green, Inc.

Music of Brahms, Grieg, Sibelius and Carl Nielsen SATURDAY, MAY 7, 8 P.M. MUSEUM OF ART AUDITORIUM Glorious, enchanting music from the Far North. Rhapsodies and Intermezzi by Brahms, Lyric pieces and zesty Norwegian dances of Grieg, and charming, vivacious musical gems of Jean Sibelius and the Danish master Carl Nielsen.

Sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak & Dr. Douglas Hurd

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NORTHERN STARS:

FILM SERIES

The Brothers Bloom

Experience all the wonder and magic of international cinema.

Breathtaking Dramas • Award-Winning Documentaries • Excellent Foreign Language Films • Visiting Filmmakers

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Enjoy films from the United States and around the world in Central New York’s finest screening room, the Museum of Art Auditorium.

Join our film mail or e-mail list and be the first to know about coming titles. Contact us at 797-0055, fill out the mailing card at screenings, sign up on our website www.mwpai.org or send in the order form at the end of this catalog. Let us know if you want the schedule and periodic updates by email.

Films are screened Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Special screenings including visiting filmmakers occur on other days as opportunities allow.

We offer an unsurpassed film experience: • Comfortable seats • Excellent unobstructed view of our large screen • Convenient and free parking • State-of-the-art 35mm projection • Superb Dolby Surround Sound • Informative handouts

FILM PASSBOOKS AND TICKETS Film Passbooks for 10 discounted admissions are available to both MWPAI members and non-members.

Passbooks are available through the catalog order form or at the Performing Arts Ticket Office. Regular film tickets are on sale 30 minutes prior to each screening.

Series Sponsor: M & T Bank

In order to bring the latest releases to the series, films are scheduled monthly throughout the year. Check our web site at www.mwpai.org/films for upcoming films.

An advertisement listing all of the film selections for the coming month will appear in the Observer-Dispatch on the last Monday of each month.

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Broken Embraces

GREATSeries ARTISTS Series Sponsor: MetLife Foundation Since 1932, the Great Artists Series has carried a proud legacy of presenting a varied and eclectic collection of the world’s finest performers for the people of Central New York in the magnificent Stanley Theatre. The 2010-2011 season remains true to this tradition of excellence. A subscription to the Great Artists Series guarantees four evenings of entertainment that rival any major metropolitan area.

CHUCHO VALDÉS AND THE AFRO-CUBAN MESSENGERS • October 20 MAZOWSZE • November 16 HOT TUNA BLUES • February 3 KODO • March 22 All performances 8 p.m., Stanley Theatre, Utica, NY

CONCERTS in the COURT Generous support provided by Caruso McLean Financial Services Spend Saturday evenings at the Institute enjoying today’s hottest artists. The Museum opens at 7 p.m. so patrons may enjoy the cash bar, view current exhibitions, socialize, visit the Gift Gallery and enjoy special gallery talks at intermission.

THE TIERNEY SUTTON BAND • January 22 AZTEC TWO STEP/ JON POUSETTE-DART BAND • February 19 MCPEAKE • March 19 MAUDE MAGGART • April 9 All performances 8 p.m.

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Experience the Music, Discover its Story Series Sponsor: Dr. Cynthia Parlato and Dr. Kenneth Novak and Dr. Douglas Hurd His enthusiasm is contagious ... His credentials are world class ... His virtuosity is astounding. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns for another spectacular season of entertaining and informative Keyboard Conversations®. These experiences begin with an insightful and entertaining prologue on the music and its composer, followed by a full performance of the works, and end with a lively question-andanswer session.

THE ROMANTIC MUSIC OF ROBERT SCHUMANN: Fantasies Forbidden and Fulfilled • September 11 THREE GREAT “BS” Bach, Beethoven and…Barber! • November 20 PARIS - 1911! A Century Celebration! • February 26 NORTHERN STARS: Music of Brahms, Grieg, Sibelius & Carl Nielsen • May 7 All performances 8 p.m., Museum of Art Auditorium

For Kids & Families Series Sponsor: National Grid Media Sponsor: WFXV Children and adults together enjoy superb family entertainment through the Institute’s For Kids and Families presentations. Bring the whole family to performances that are fun, stimulating, and entertaining. Delight in the magic, storytelling, music, puppetry and just plain fun of For Kids and Families.

MARK NIZER 3D • October 23 STEVESONGS® • November 13 DUFFLEBAG THEATRE CO. presents Peter Pan • March 5 LYNN TREFZGER • April 2 Performances are on Saturdays at 11 am and 1 pm in the Museum of Art Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.

Sign language interpretation will be provided at the 1 pm performances of Mark Nizer, SteveSongs, DuffleBag Theatre and Lynn Trefzger.

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• Doors open for seating 30 minutes before each event, 60 minutes before Concerts in the Court.

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Special Needs

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, the Stanley Theatre and Hamilton College facilities are accessible to the physically challenged.

• Wheelchair spaces are available upon request.

• Large print programs are available upon request.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is grateful for the important support it receives from these sources making possible our diverse array of events: New York State Council on the Arts Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation New York State DanceForce The Gorman Foundation Jane Sayre-Bryant and David Bryant Bequest Bruce Barbour Memorial Fund Robert A. Paige Memorial Fund

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Recognition in the MWPAI Bulletin and Annual Report

BRONZE

All the above PLUS name on lobby sign, MWPAI Gift Gallery discount.

$75 and more

SILVER $100 and more

All the above PLUS name in our season program books, four 2-for-1 Stanley Theater drink coupons, Chester’s Flower Shop discount.

GOLD $150 and more

All the above PLUS four Stanley Theatre dessert coupons, compact disc featuring artist from coming season, event reminder service via e-mail.

PLATINUM $200 and more

All the above PLUS an invitation to a special reception and performance by a guest artist, advance single ticket purchase privilege prior to public sale, complimentary gift.

DIRECTOR’S $350 and more CIRCLE

All the above PLUS backstage tour of the Stanley Theater with Director of Performing Arts on a selected show day including cocktail reception, 50% discount on use of MWPAI facilities for private party, your choice of personal phone call or e-mail event reminder service, exemption from ticket office fees when purchasing single tickets.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Membership

Membership entitles you to many substantial benefits including discounts, monthly Bulletin, special mailings, and much more. Membership levels listed below. $25 Full-time Student $50 Individual; $45 Senior $75 Family/Household; $67.50 Senior $150 Contributor

For information about membership at higher levels with additional benefits contact the Membership Office at 315-797-0000 ext. 2104 or membership online.

Great Seats, Best Prices

Legendary Performers Independent and International Films, Delightful Family Shows Concerts with Commentary and More!

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Phone 797-0055 or 800-754-0797 www.mwpai.org

310 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502