Celebrating James Joyce at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley

The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley and the HARP Museum will be transformed into Dublin for one day on Friday, June 16th, as they host their sixth annual “Bloomsday” event.

In James Joyce’s monumental classic “Ulysses,” June 16 is the date that the book’s protagonist, Leopold Bloom, undertakes his one-day sojourn through the streets of Dublin. Since the first two-man Bloomsday

Senior Meals For June

To reserve a meal, call the Herkimer County Office for the Aging at least one business day in advance, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 315-867-1204 or 315-867-1634. If you will not be home for meals, call 315867-1204 at least a day in advance. All sites are handicapped accessible.

Jun 01 - Chicken and gravy, biscuit, mashed potatoes, dill carrots, cookie.

Jun 02 - Tuna salad cold plate, pasta salad, marinated broccoli salid, croissant, sherbet.

Jun 05 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, country blend vegetables, Mandarin oranges.

Jun 06 - Chicken parmesan rotini in sauce, tossed salad, dressing, garlic roll, brownie.

Jun 07 - Roast beef cold plate, carrot raisin salad, potato salad, mustard pkt, Kaiser roll, ice cream.

Jun 08 - Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, green beans, pudding.

Jun 09 - Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, peas, sugar cookie.

Jun 12 - Pork chop, sweet potatoes, green beans, peach cobbler.

Jun 13 - Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, corn salad, tropical fruit.

Jun 14 - Chicken a la king, mashed potatoes, zucchini, cookie.

Jun 15 - Seafood salad cold plate, croissant, coleslaw, three-bean salad, watermelon.

Jun 16 - Ham with mustard sauce, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, gelatin.

Jun 19 - Lemon chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli, pears.

Jun 20 - Egg bake, hash browns, sausage, muffin, fruit cup.

Jun 21 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, peanut butter cookie.

Jun 22 - Turkey cold plate, Kaiser roll, mayo pkt, potato salad, cucumber tomato salad, frosted birthday cake.

Jun 23 - Roast pork, stuffing, corn, pudding.

Jun 26 - Egg salad cold plate, macaroni salad, three-bean salad, Kaiser roll, no bake cookie.

Jun 27 - Hamburger cabbage casserole, beets, broccoli, fresh fruit.

Jun 28 - Turkey divan in broccoli sauce, egg noodles, cauliflower, ice cream.

Jun 29 - Pasta with meatballs, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, peaches.

Jun 30 - Chicken fricassee, rice, garlic spinach, frosted cupcake.

All meals are served with 8 ounces of milk, a slice of bread, and margarine. Desserts have no concentrated sweets. The suggested donation is $3. Mail donations to Herkimer County OFA, 109 Mary St., Suite 2501, Herkimer, NY 13350. Envelopes are available from drivers.

celebration in 1954, that date (or as near as practicable) continues to be celebrated throughout the world, with a range of cultural activities including readings and dramatizations of scenes from the novel, (as well as the responsible partaking of adult beverages.) And this year Utica, NY, will once again play host to its own Bloomsday event.

The event, which will commence from the beautiful Five Points patio 3:30 PM, will consist of a presentation of the Dublin sites visited by Bloom, each accompanied by dramatic readings by accomplished local actors and scholars, interspersed with traditional Irish music performed by the Craobh Dugan-O’Looney chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. Themeappropriate refreshments will also be available.

The event will be held at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St, Utica, NY. Please register for free on Eventbrite by visiting our events calendar.

MVCA schedules shows for June and July

Tom Montan

June 24 – July 29, 2023

Tom Montan is an artist who has dedicated over 35 years to honing his craft. Self-taught and passionate, his paintings have garnered recognition in the United States and abroad, earning him notoriety and numerous commissions. Tom focuses on figurative and portrait work, where he strives to capture the essence of his subjects and their self-determination. His paintings are visually striking and possess a larger-than-life perspective. You are immediately drawn in and invited to experience the painting on a deeper level.

Initially, Tom’s artistic focus lay in figurative sculpture, where he worked with stone, cast concrete, and resins. However, he radically changed directions in 2011, inspired by a trip to the national portrait gallery in London, England. As a result, he transitioned to oil painting, using his sharpened skills to create captivating and emotionally resonant works.

Based in upstate New York, Tom is the Executive Director of Sculpture Space in Utica, working to support and promote the arts in his community. He spends his nights and weekends perfecting his art, driven by a deep passion and an unwavering dedication to his craft. Tom’s works are not just paintings but are expressions of his love for humanity and the human form.

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