Barbara Laible

With Mother Nature bringing the Mohawk Valley her annual show of spectacular colors after a long winter, May is the perfect time to awaken our senses and

It’s time to get creative. The House of the Good Shepherd is conducting an Easter Coloring Contest for youth up to age 18.One winner will be chosen

Snow Tubing brings the whole family together for winter enjoyment. Stop by, see for yourself and stay for the fun at Woods Valley Ski Area at 9100 state

Get a dose of southern charm as Players of Utica presents the hilarious yet touching comedy “Dixie Swim Club.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Beautiful light displays make the holiday season magical. Central New York is a great place to view all the colorful and spectacular lights on display,

The corn that was “knee-high by the Fourth of July” has now made its way to another good use: corn mazes. And Central New York has plenty of

Celebrate the end of summer at The Clinton Art & Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, on the Village Green. Everything gets

The Great New York State Fair kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 21, and will continue through Monday, Sept. 2, as a showcase of the best of New

Beat the August heat this summer while still enjoying the great outdoors with the ones you love. Before we have to hunker down for the seemingly unending

Feel the energy and excitement — and the explosive power of the music — at the 41st celebration of Drums Along the Mohawk.

The Great American Irish Festival, a celebration of music and culture, will take place Friday through Sunday, July 26-28, at the

Bring home some memories that are sure to last a lifetime at this year’s Boonville-Oneida County Fair. The fair runs from

Need a break from your modest home and want to see how the “other half” lives? If only a mansion will do, take a drive to one of several

The 2019 Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Arts Festival, a spectacular extravaganza of live music, sidewalk art, craft show,

Now in its 15th year, the city’s favorite urban craft show, the Indie Garage Sale, returns. The Indie Garage Sale provides an outlet for

New York state has plenty of waterfalls to hike and explore. Here are a few to visit to enjoy their natural splendor and soothing sounds for

For the “wildest” food, wine and beer tasting event, head to The Utica Zoo for the 20th annual Wine in the Wilderness from 6 to 9

Get ready for warm-weather jamming at the biggest summer party in Utica as Saranac Thursdays kicks off its 21st season

Brightly colored ribbons dance on the wind, like fingers of dryads beckoning you to a world of long ago and far away. But this is

Instead of a bathrobe or a flower arrangement, give your mom the gift of time spent with you this Mother’s Day Weekend. There are plenty of