June 2010
ll events free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Email (kodomenico@verizon.net) or call Kim (735-4825) for more information about any event or to reserve seats for Talkin' 'Bout Jazz performance. Also, visit The Other Side at our website: www.theothersideutica.org.
Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. The Advanced Health and Wellness series with Dr. Keith Keenan focuses on Autism. Dr. Keenan will present a different way of thinking about and working with kids with autism. These talks are free to the public.
Monday, June 7, 7-9 p.m. Shamanic Drumming Circle with Jonathan Barns.
The first hour of the drumming circle will be devoted solely to drumming. Participants need to bring their own drums, rattles, and/or other percussion instruments. The second hour, for those who choose to stay, will take us into the practice of the shamanic journey. This practice focuses on healing - healing for self, others, community, place and planet. To participate in the shamanic journeying, you should bring a blanket and some sort of eye covering (a bandana, a scarf, etc.). Pen and paper to record your experiences are also recommended.
Wednesday, June 9, 8:15 p.m. A special showing of the 1952 film Come Back Little Sheba, starring Shirley Booth and Burt Lancaster and based on the play by William Inge. The showing commemorates the 75th anniversary of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous on June 10, 2010. The public is welcome to this free showing.
Sunday, June 14, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Talkin 'Bout 'Jazz series presents: Duke's Place: A Celebration and Exploration of the music of Duke Ellington with Professor Neil Wetzel, tenor saxophonist. No one has sung or swung America better than Duke Ellington, and no education in American art is complete without a familiarity with his essential work. The 4th in this outstanding series will leave you both entertained and edified about one of the most important geniuses to shape American music history. This will be Neil Wetzel's 3rd visit to The Other Side; those who've seen him before are familiar with his skill at engaging his audience with the jazz music he loves, through both music performance and knowledgeable talk.about his subject $10 admission, $5 for students
Mondays, June 14, 21, & 28, 7:00 p.m. : The Stupidity of War: Movies That Question the Necessity and Point Out the Futility of Armed Conflict. 6/14 The Quiet American (2002); 6/21 Pork Chop Hill (1952); 6/28 Failsafe(1964)
This film series is organized by Ira Cooperman with assistance from Tim Fahey. These two know how to host an enjoyable evening of film. Ira, who grew up in Hollywood, is an encyclopedia of fascinating and arcane film lore and he and Tim provide entertaining conversation about their chosen films. Really fun. Popcorn and fruit spritzers provided. Free admission, donations for the space welcome.
Monday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. The Quiet American. The 2002 remake of Graham Greene's novel starring Michael Caine. Set in 1952 when Vietnam was controlled by the French, it anticipates the ever-increasing military involvement by the U.S. and demonstrates that sometimes the most powerful weapon in war is seduction.
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 7-9 p.m. Third Thursday Salon. Topic: "Is Boredom Good?" This month's Salon will look at the experience of boredom, and try to think carefully and clearly about whether it is really as bad as we usually take it to be. For a more detailed exposition of the kinds of issues and problems we will take up at this Salon, email Celeste at celestefriend@gmail.com. Third Thursday Salon is held at the home of Celeste Friend, 37 Emerson Avenue. Bring nothing but yourself, a willingness to listen carefully to others, and a desire to contribute to our ongoing discussion. Wine and refreshments will be provided. Donations to cover our costs and to support The Other Side will be gladly accepted.
Saturday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. Mohawk Valley Bonsai Club is offering a lecture/demonstration by Bonsai master Ted Matson free to the public. Mr. Matson began studying bonsai art in 1979, learning under the leading masters in Southern California - including Ben Suzuki, Shig and Roy Nagatoshi, Melba Tucker and others. In 1988 he began teaching, and in January 2008 assumed presidency of the Golden State Bonsai Federation. The recipient of several prestigious awards, a central goal of Mr. Matson's demonstrations is "to help people improve their ability to recognize potential bonsai stock. He works to help people understand their creative potential through creative design and proper styling technique." If you have ever considered learning about the art of Bonsai, here is an outstanding opportunity to do so so right here in Utica!
Utica Monday Nite - the 2010 season opens!
As I did last year, I will be providing selections form the abundant UMN offerings on coming Mondays from June 7-August 30. My biases are reflected in my choices, so readers are invited to pick up one of the UMN pocket brochures, found at many locations including Cafe Domenico, and to visit the website www.uticamondaynite.com for a more complete picture!
Monday, June 7: Kicking off the season in the new Rust 2 Green at the Marketplace venue, in the plaza at the State Office Building, will be local favorites the Rusty Doves, from 6-8 p.m.. The Marketplace, a consequence of the new collaboration between the city of Utica and Cornell University, consisting of artisans, foods, crafts, local food products, and more will take place from 4-9 every Monday. Sounds like a win-win to me. Another plug I can make easily is for the Italian Night at the Heritage Celebrations in Chancellor Park, 6:30-9:00 p.m. A great place to go after you've heard the Doves, to pick up some of that food you never get tired of and some of that ethnic flavor from the 'granddaddy' of ethnic influencers in Utica.
However, I also find myself drawn to the History of the Utica Saturday Globe, the Oneida County Historical Society's offering at 6:00 p.m., at 1608 Genesee St. Presenter is Malio Cardarelli. Its hard not to be nostalgic for an era when Utica had multiple, locally owned and run, andgood, newspapers!