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SUMMARY:Outcast International Show Preparation
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URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international-show-preparation/2025-10-01
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Private Event
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SUMMARY:Correspondence - Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:September 12 – October 4 \nOpening Reception\, Friday September 12\, 5-7pm \nArtist Talk: Saturday\, October 4\, 1pm \nGallery Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 12-2pm
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/correspondence-gallery-hours/2025-10-02
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Outcast International Show Preparation
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URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international-show-preparation/2025-10-03
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
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SUMMARY:Outcast International Show Prep
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URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Private Event
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SUMMARY:Correspondence - Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:September 12 – October 4 \nOpening Reception\, Friday September 12\, 5-7pm \nArtist Talk: Saturday\, October 4\, 1pm \nGallery Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 12-2pm
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/correspondence-gallery-hours/2025-10-04
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Correspondence - Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:September 12 – October 4 \nOpening Reception\, Friday September 12\, 5-7pm \nArtist Talk: Saturday\, October 4\, 1pm \nGallery Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 12-2pm
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/correspondence-artist-talk
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Outcast International presents: Life Sucks. (click for all show dates)
DESCRIPTION:OUTCAST returns to THE OTHER SIDE with the Aaron Posner Comedy “Life Sucks” \nAfter a 2-year hiatus\, Outcast International is back to present the comedy “Life Sucks” at The Other Side in Utica\, NY from October 9th through October 12th. \nWritten by Aaron Posner\, author of the hit play “Stupid F#%*ing Bird\,” which is a parody of Chekhov’s “The Seagull\,” “Life Sucks” is the playwright’s hilarious and poignant take on Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” \nDescribed as his love letter to Chekhov\, Posner’s “Life Sucks” pulls the most important parts of “Uncle Vanya” and spins them in uniquely modern ways\, including asking the characters to interact directly with the audience. Although Chekhov’s plays can be heavy in their dealing of the universal themes of love and loss\, Posner offers us hope and urges us to – in the words of one of his characters – “Move on. Move forward. Move further into life!“ \nSuperbly funny\, smart\, audacious and heartbreaking\, the play has been lauded by the critics\, with the Chicago Sun Times writing\, “’Life Sucks’ is altogether wise\, profoundly humane\, hilarious\, quirky\, endearing and\, in countless clever ways\, brilliantly faithful to its source . . . Posner has managed to find his own voice in the process\, bringing a playful\, far from cynical\, fourth-wall-piercing originality to the story.” Jesse Green of The New York Times wrote\, “Aaron Posner’s bitingly funny and unexpectedly touching play . . . [proves] there is no date stamp on feeling stranded between regrets and hopes\, between fancy dreams and the banality of existence.” \nAccording to Outcast producer/director Eileen Tiller-Clanton\, the play actually poses the question to the audience: Does life suck? “Audiences are in for a treat\, says Tiller-Clanton. “Life might suck\, but we’re all in it together\, and everyone will come away from this show feeling at least a little better.” \nAbout the story: “Uncle Vanya” is named after one of literature’s great whiners\, a character who not only doesn’t get what he wants but has to suffer the indignity of watching other people enjoy what they don’t deserve. In Posner’s take on the play\, Vanya (Todd Allen)\, has been slaving away for years on his family’s estate. He lives with his niece Sonia (Lexie Carey)\, who’s desperately in love with Dr. Aster (Matt Grove)\, an idealistic doctor with a drinking problem\, who’s been hanging around more than usual lately because of the bewitching presence of the Professor’s wife\, Ella (Valerie Abel). The Professor (Thom Capozzella)\, who is also Sonia’s father\, is a selfish and pompous prig who hates Vanya as much as Vanya hates him. He and Ella have come to stay for a few days\, upsetting the staid routine of the household\, which also includes Babs (Barbara Pratt)\, a friend of Sonia’s dead mother\, and Pickles (Leslie Reilly)\, a daffy relation with the kindest heart. \n“Life Sucks” will be presented at The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee Street in Utica\, on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, October 9\, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm\, with two matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday\, October 11 and 12 at 2:30pm. Seating is limited; ticket buyers are encouraged to buy tickets online at the reduced price of $14 at www.eventbrite.com/e/life-sucks-tickets-1623794766859?aff=oddtdcreator. Any remaining seats will be made available at the door for $20. \nOutcast International was founded in Munich\, Germany in 1995 and since 2009 has presented unique plays and musicals in Central New York\, some of which were presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland\, as well as in Stuttgart\, Germany. With their sights set on the 2026 Fringe in Dublin\, Ireland\, the Outcasts’ presentation of “Life Sucks” is part of the those fundraising efforts.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international-presents-life-sucks/2025-10-09
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Outcast International presents: Life Sucks. (click for all show dates)
DESCRIPTION:OUTCAST returns to THE OTHER SIDE with the Aaron Posner Comedy “Life Sucks” \nAfter a 2-year hiatus\, Outcast International is back to present the comedy “Life Sucks” at The Other Side in Utica\, NY from October 9th through October 12th. \nWritten by Aaron Posner\, author of the hit play “Stupid F#%*ing Bird\,” which is a parody of Chekhov’s “The Seagull\,” “Life Sucks” is the playwright’s hilarious and poignant take on Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” \nDescribed as his love letter to Chekhov\, Posner’s “Life Sucks” pulls the most important parts of “Uncle Vanya” and spins them in uniquely modern ways\, including asking the characters to interact directly with the audience. Although Chekhov’s plays can be heavy in their dealing of the universal themes of love and loss\, Posner offers us hope and urges us to – in the words of one of his characters – “Move on. Move forward. Move further into life!“ \nSuperbly funny\, smart\, audacious and heartbreaking\, the play has been lauded by the critics\, with the Chicago Sun Times writing\, “’Life Sucks’ is altogether wise\, profoundly humane\, hilarious\, quirky\, endearing and\, in countless clever ways\, brilliantly faithful to its source . . . Posner has managed to find his own voice in the process\, bringing a playful\, far from cynical\, fourth-wall-piercing originality to the story.” Jesse Green of The New York Times wrote\, “Aaron Posner’s bitingly funny and unexpectedly touching play . . . [proves] there is no date stamp on feeling stranded between regrets and hopes\, between fancy dreams and the banality of existence.” \nAccording to Outcast producer/director Eileen Tiller-Clanton\, the play actually poses the question to the audience: Does life suck? “Audiences are in for a treat\, says Tiller-Clanton. “Life might suck\, but we’re all in it together\, and everyone will come away from this show feeling at least a little better.” \nAbout the story: “Uncle Vanya” is named after one of literature’s great whiners\, a character who not only doesn’t get what he wants but has to suffer the indignity of watching other people enjoy what they don’t deserve. In Posner’s take on the play\, Vanya (Todd Allen)\, has been slaving away for years on his family’s estate. He lives with his niece Sonia (Lexie Carey)\, who’s desperately in love with Dr. Aster (Matt Grove)\, an idealistic doctor with a drinking problem\, who’s been hanging around more than usual lately because of the bewitching presence of the Professor’s wife\, Ella (Valerie Abel). The Professor (Thom Capozzella)\, who is also Sonia’s father\, is a selfish and pompous prig who hates Vanya as much as Vanya hates him. He and Ella have come to stay for a few days\, upsetting the staid routine of the household\, which also includes Babs (Barbara Pratt)\, a friend of Sonia’s dead mother\, and Pickles (Leslie Reilly)\, a daffy relation with the kindest heart. \n“Life Sucks” will be presented at The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee Street in Utica\, on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, October 9\, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm\, with two matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday\, October 11 and 12 at 2:30pm. Seating is limited; ticket buyers are encouraged to buy tickets online at the reduced price of $14 at www.eventbrite.com/e/life-sucks-tickets-1623794766859?aff=oddtdcreator. Any remaining seats will be made available at the door for $20. \nOutcast International was founded in Munich\, Germany in 1995 and since 2009 has presented unique plays and musicals in Central New York\, some of which were presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland\, as well as in Stuttgart\, Germany. With their sights set on the 2026 Fringe in Dublin\, Ireland\, the Outcasts’ presentation of “Life Sucks” is part of the those fundraising efforts.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international-presents-life-sucks/2025-10-10
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T143000
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SUMMARY:Outcast International presents: Life Sucks. (click for all show dates)
DESCRIPTION:OUTCAST returns to THE OTHER SIDE with the Aaron Posner Comedy “Life Sucks” \nAfter a 2-year hiatus\, Outcast International is back to present the comedy “Life Sucks” at The Other Side in Utica\, NY from October 9th through October 12th. \nWritten by Aaron Posner\, author of the hit play “Stupid F#%*ing Bird\,” which is a parody of Chekhov’s “The Seagull\,” “Life Sucks” is the playwright’s hilarious and poignant take on Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” \nDescribed as his love letter to Chekhov\, Posner’s “Life Sucks” pulls the most important parts of “Uncle Vanya” and spins them in uniquely modern ways\, including asking the characters to interact directly with the audience. Although Chekhov’s plays can be heavy in their dealing of the universal themes of love and loss\, Posner offers us hope and urges us to – in the words of one of his characters – “Move on. Move forward. Move further into life!“ \nSuperbly funny\, smart\, audacious and heartbreaking\, the play has been lauded by the critics\, with the Chicago Sun Times writing\, “’Life Sucks’ is altogether wise\, profoundly humane\, hilarious\, quirky\, endearing and\, in countless clever ways\, brilliantly faithful to its source . . . Posner has managed to find his own voice in the process\, bringing a playful\, far from cynical\, fourth-wall-piercing originality to the story.” Jesse Green of The New York Times wrote\, “Aaron Posner’s bitingly funny and unexpectedly touching play . . . [proves] there is no date stamp on feeling stranded between regrets and hopes\, between fancy dreams and the banality of existence.” \nAccording to Outcast producer/director Eileen Tiller-Clanton\, the play actually poses the question to the audience: Does life suck? “Audiences are in for a treat\, says Tiller-Clanton. “Life might suck\, but we’re all in it together\, and everyone will come away from this show feeling at least a little better.” \nAbout the story: “Uncle Vanya” is named after one of literature’s great whiners\, a character who not only doesn’t get what he wants but has to suffer the indignity of watching other people enjoy what they don’t deserve. In Posner’s take on the play\, Vanya (Todd Allen)\, has been slaving away for years on his family’s estate. He lives with his niece Sonia (Lexie Carey)\, who’s desperately in love with Dr. Aster (Matt Grove)\, an idealistic doctor with a drinking problem\, who’s been hanging around more than usual lately because of the bewitching presence of the Professor’s wife\, Ella (Valerie Abel). The Professor (Thom Capozzella)\, who is also Sonia’s father\, is a selfish and pompous prig who hates Vanya as much as Vanya hates him. He and Ella have come to stay for a few days\, upsetting the staid routine of the household\, which also includes Babs (Barbara Pratt)\, a friend of Sonia’s dead mother\, and Pickles (Leslie Reilly)\, a daffy relation with the kindest heart. \n“Life Sucks” will be presented at The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee Street in Utica\, on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, October 9\, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm\, with two matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday\, October 11 and 12 at 2:30pm. Seating is limited; ticket buyers are encouraged to buy tickets online at the reduced price of $14 at www.eventbrite.com/e/life-sucks-tickets-1623794766859?aff=oddtdcreator. Any remaining seats will be made available at the door for $20. \nOutcast International was founded in Munich\, Germany in 1995 and since 2009 has presented unique plays and musicals in Central New York\, some of which were presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland\, as well as in Stuttgart\, Germany. With their sights set on the 2026 Fringe in Dublin\, Ireland\, the Outcasts’ presentation of “Life Sucks” is part of the those fundraising efforts.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international-presents-life-sucks/2025-10-11/1
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Outcast International presents: Life Sucks. (click for all show dates)
DESCRIPTION:OUTCAST returns to THE OTHER SIDE with the Aaron Posner Comedy “Life Sucks” \nAfter a 2-year hiatus\, Outcast International is back to present the comedy “Life Sucks” at The Other Side in Utica\, NY from October 9th through October 12th. \nWritten by Aaron Posner\, author of the hit play “Stupid F#%*ing Bird\,” which is a parody of Chekhov’s “The Seagull\,” “Life Sucks” is the playwright’s hilarious and poignant take on Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” \nDescribed as his love letter to Chekhov\, Posner’s “Life Sucks” pulls the most important parts of “Uncle Vanya” and spins them in uniquely modern ways\, including asking the characters to interact directly with the audience. Although Chekhov’s plays can be heavy in their dealing of the universal themes of love and loss\, Posner offers us hope and urges us to – in the words of one of his characters – “Move on. Move forward. Move further into life!“ \nSuperbly funny\, smart\, audacious and heartbreaking\, the play has been lauded by the critics\, with the Chicago Sun Times writing\, “’Life Sucks’ is altogether wise\, profoundly humane\, hilarious\, quirky\, endearing and\, in countless clever ways\, brilliantly faithful to its source . . . Posner has managed to find his own voice in the process\, bringing a playful\, far from cynical\, fourth-wall-piercing originality to the story.” Jesse Green of The New York Times wrote\, “Aaron Posner’s bitingly funny and unexpectedly touching play . . . [proves] there is no date stamp on feeling stranded between regrets and hopes\, between fancy dreams and the banality of existence.” \nAccording to Outcast producer/director Eileen Tiller-Clanton\, the play actually poses the question to the audience: Does life suck? “Audiences are in for a treat\, says Tiller-Clanton. “Life might suck\, but we’re all in it together\, and everyone will come away from this show feeling at least a little better.” \nAbout the story: “Uncle Vanya” is named after one of literature’s great whiners\, a character who not only doesn’t get what he wants but has to suffer the indignity of watching other people enjoy what they don’t deserve. In Posner’s take on the play\, Vanya (Todd Allen)\, has been slaving away for years on his family’s estate. He lives with his niece Sonia (Lexie Carey)\, who’s desperately in love with Dr. Aster (Matt Grove)\, an idealistic doctor with a drinking problem\, who’s been hanging around more than usual lately because of the bewitching presence of the Professor’s wife\, Ella (Valerie Abel). The Professor (Thom Capozzella)\, who is also Sonia’s father\, is a selfish and pompous prig who hates Vanya as much as Vanya hates him. He and Ella have come to stay for a few days\, upsetting the staid routine of the household\, which also includes Babs (Barbara Pratt)\, a friend of Sonia’s dead mother\, and Pickles (Leslie Reilly)\, a daffy relation with the kindest heart. \n“Life Sucks” will be presented at The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee Street in Utica\, on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, October 9\, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm\, with two matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday\, October 11 and 12 at 2:30pm. Seating is limited; ticket buyers are encouraged to buy tickets online at the reduced price of $14 at www.eventbrite.com/e/life-sucks-tickets-1623794766859?aff=oddtdcreator. Any remaining seats will be made available at the door for $20. \nOutcast International was founded in Munich\, Germany in 1995 and since 2009 has presented unique plays and musicals in Central New York\, some of which were presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland\, as well as in Stuttgart\, Germany. With their sights set on the 2026 Fringe in Dublin\, Ireland\, the Outcasts’ presentation of “Life Sucks” is part of the those fundraising efforts.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international-presents-life-sucks/2025-10-11/2
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T163000
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SUMMARY:Outcast International presents: Life Sucks. (click for all show dates)
DESCRIPTION:OUTCAST returns to THE OTHER SIDE with the Aaron Posner Comedy “Life Sucks” \nAfter a 2-year hiatus\, Outcast International is back to present the comedy “Life Sucks” at The Other Side in Utica\, NY from October 9th through October 12th. \nWritten by Aaron Posner\, author of the hit play “Stupid F#%*ing Bird\,” which is a parody of Chekhov’s “The Seagull\,” “Life Sucks” is the playwright’s hilarious and poignant take on Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya.” \nDescribed as his love letter to Chekhov\, Posner’s “Life Sucks” pulls the most important parts of “Uncle Vanya” and spins them in uniquely modern ways\, including asking the characters to interact directly with the audience. Although Chekhov’s plays can be heavy in their dealing of the universal themes of love and loss\, Posner offers us hope and urges us to – in the words of one of his characters – “Move on. Move forward. Move further into life!“ \nSuperbly funny\, smart\, audacious and heartbreaking\, the play has been lauded by the critics\, with the Chicago Sun Times writing\, “’Life Sucks’ is altogether wise\, profoundly humane\, hilarious\, quirky\, endearing and\, in countless clever ways\, brilliantly faithful to its source . . . Posner has managed to find his own voice in the process\, bringing a playful\, far from cynical\, fourth-wall-piercing originality to the story.” Jesse Green of The New York Times wrote\, “Aaron Posner’s bitingly funny and unexpectedly touching play . . . [proves] there is no date stamp on feeling stranded between regrets and hopes\, between fancy dreams and the banality of existence.” \nAccording to Outcast producer/director Eileen Tiller-Clanton\, the play actually poses the question to the audience: Does life suck? “Audiences are in for a treat\, says Tiller-Clanton. “Life might suck\, but we’re all in it together\, and everyone will come away from this show feeling at least a little better.” \nAbout the story: “Uncle Vanya” is named after one of literature’s great whiners\, a character who not only doesn’t get what he wants but has to suffer the indignity of watching other people enjoy what they don’t deserve. In Posner’s take on the play\, Vanya (Todd Allen)\, has been slaving away for years on his family’s estate. He lives with his niece Sonia (Lexie Carey)\, who’s desperately in love with Dr. Aster (Matt Grove)\, an idealistic doctor with a drinking problem\, who’s been hanging around more than usual lately because of the bewitching presence of the Professor’s wife\, Ella (Valerie Abel). The Professor (Thom Capozzella)\, who is also Sonia’s father\, is a selfish and pompous prig who hates Vanya as much as Vanya hates him. He and Ella have come to stay for a few days\, upsetting the staid routine of the household\, which also includes Babs (Barbara Pratt)\, a friend of Sonia’s dead mother\, and Pickles (Leslie Reilly)\, a daffy relation with the kindest heart. \n“Life Sucks” will be presented at The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee Street in Utica\, on Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, October 9\, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm\, with two matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday\, October 11 and 12 at 2:30pm. Seating is limited; ticket buyers are encouraged to buy tickets online at the reduced price of $14 at www.eventbrite.com/e/life-sucks-tickets-1623794766859?aff=oddtdcreator. Any remaining seats will be made available at the door for $20. \nOutcast International was founded in Munich\, Germany in 1995 and since 2009 has presented unique plays and musicals in Central New York\, some of which were presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland\, as well as in Stuttgart\, Germany. With their sights set on the 2026 Fringe in Dublin\, Ireland\, the Outcasts’ presentation of “Life Sucks” is part of the those fundraising efforts.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/outcast-international-presents-life-sucks/2025-10-12
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Platform Plebs: Sharing Power
DESCRIPTION:Carl A. Rubino Hamilton at The Other Side series\n\nPlatform Plebs: Sharing Power\, a talk by Ashley Gorham\, Assistant Professor of Government\n\nTraditionally\, online platforms\, especially social media\, have not been seen as political spaces. Yet as contemporary events attest\, many social media platforms are distinctly political\, featuring content and making policies of broad\, public\, and common concern. Given this reality\, we should investigate how such spaces are governed and how they should be governed in the future. Drawing on Machiavellian political thought\, Prof. Gorham offers a model for a more democratic form of platform governance.\n\nFree and Open to the Public\n\nWednesday\, October 15\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/platform-plebs-sharing-power
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Hamilton College Lecture Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20251005T121505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T121555Z
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SUMMARY:Correspondence - Gallery Hours have been extended! (click for dates)
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Hours have been extended for this show! \nThursday 10/16 and Saturday 10/18 from 12-2pm.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/correspondence-gallery-hours-have-been-extended-click-for-dates/2025-10-16
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20250927T115007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T115007Z
UID:10003510-1760774400-1760806800@theothersideutica.org
SUMMARY:The Cheese Man
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for our mailing list to get the list of what Cheese Man will be bringing as well as any other announcements!
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/the-cheese-man-6/2025-10-18
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20251005T121505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T121555Z
UID:10003583-1760788800-1760796000@theothersideutica.org
SUMMARY:Correspondence - Gallery Hours have been extended! (click for dates)
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Hours have been extended for this show! \nThursday 10/16 and Saturday 10/18 from 12-2pm.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/correspondence-gallery-hours-have-been-extended-click-for-dates/2025-10-18
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20250927T115007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T115007Z
UID:10003511-1760860800-1760882400@theothersideutica.org
SUMMARY:The Cheese Man
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for our mailing list to get the list of what Cheese Man will be bringing as well as any other announcements!
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/the-cheese-man-6/2025-10-19
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20250821T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T114839Z
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SUMMARY:The Peoples' Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Check out our instagram for this months topic!
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/the-peoples-classroom
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20251005T121112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T121112Z
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SUMMARY:Art Gallery Work Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/art-gallery-work-day/2025-10-23
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Private Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20251005T121112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T121112Z
UID:10003515-1761296400-1761318000@theothersideutica.org
SUMMARY:Art Gallery Work Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/art-gallery-work-day/2025-10-24
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Private Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20250804T151957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T105531Z
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SUMMARY:Charles Pillow - Jazz at The Other Side
DESCRIPTION:Saxophone and Woodwinds \nMr. Pillow’s resume includes performances with: Frank Sinatra\, Mariah Carey\, Jay Z\, Luther Vandross\, Paul Simon\, Bruce Springsteen\, and Joe Henderson. \nFeaturing: \nDave Solazzo – piano \nLou Smaldone – bass \nTom Killian – drums \nMike Dubaniewicz – sax \n  \nTickets are $20 or $10 for students. \nTo reserve call 315-735-4825 or email kodomenico@verizon.net \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: \nFlavoredLayers – sponsor for 2025-2026 headliners – https://www.flavoredlayers.com/ \nBank of Utica \nGreen Onion Pub \nand Three Anonymous Donors
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/charles-pillow-jazz-at-the-other-side
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Jazz Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20251018T020317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T215819Z
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SUMMARY:Public Outreach Meeting with the Mayor and City Officials
DESCRIPTION:Please join Mayor Michael Galime to learn about and share input on the City’s New York Forward application for the Uptown District. Mayor Galime will give a brief overview of the program and attendees will be invited to give feedback on the current state of the neighborhood and proposed projects. City staff will be on-hand to answer any questions about the application process and timeline.
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/public-outreach-meeting-with-the-mayor-and-city-officials
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20251005T123015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T123015Z
UID:10003584-1761676200-1761681600@theothersideutica.org
SUMMARY:Big and Glassy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/big-and-glassy-book-club-10
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063657
CREATED:20250828T102438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T224446Z
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SUMMARY:Scary Blues
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \nTom Townsley\, Morris Tarbell\, Sean Peters\, Jake Lozo\, and Lenny Milano. \n$20 or $15 for students with ID \nSponsored by The Green Onion Pub
URL:https://theothersideutica.org/event/blues-show
LOCATION:The Other Side\, 2011 Genesee St\, Utica\, New York\, 13501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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