July Almanac for the Mohawk Valley
July has one of our most important and popular holidays, Independence Day, most commonly called the Fourth of July. It is widely celebrated with...
May Almanac
By Roger Chambers
Holidays and Observance of May
May 1- May Day
May 2 - Rhode Island Independence Day
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo; Ramadan begins at...
Mohawk Valley January Almanac
By Roger Chambers
There are two major holidays in January. New Year’s Day ends the holidays season with a day feasting on holiday turkey, ham,...
MOVA November Almanac
By Roger Chambers
Almanac for November 2018
Holidays and Observances for November
November 1 - All Saints Day
November 2 - All Souls Day
November 4 - Will Rogers...
Mohawk Valley October Almanac
By Roger Chambers
Many would agree that October is one of the most beautiful months of the year. On some days, bright cobalt blue skies...
MoVa September Almanac
By Roger Chambers
September culturally marks the beginning of autumn, though the season does not officially begin until the equinox of September on the 22nd....
May Almanac
By Roger Chambers
May is usually a pleasant month with cool temperatures, not usually hot or cold. The high temperature is typically 65-75°F. Temperatures are...
April Almanac
By Roger Chambers
April is a transitional month. While the days are typically in the mid-50s°F, they might be nearly summer-like at times, with a...
Regional Theater Adds to Quality of Life
By Roger Chambers
Live theater productions are alive and well in the Mohawk Valley. Broadway Utica provides excellent shows at the Stanley Theater, such as...
March Almanac
By Roger Chambers
March varies day-to-day from fairly pleasant to blustery and wintry. In like a lion, out like a lamb (or vice versa) goes...