Utica, N.Y. — Munson and 92.7FM The Drive/98.3FM & 103.3FM El Zorro Radio Latino announce the third annual “Food and Art Unite,” a vibrant exploration of Utica’s diverse communities through art, music, culture, and cuisine. This multicultural celebration will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Munson in Downtown Utica. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 3.
“Food and Art Unite,” suitable for all ages, highlights the rich global palette and cultural cuisine enjoyed in Utica. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample dishes from a variety of area restaurants representing different cultural backgrounds and enjoy live music by Trio Los Claveles.
Participating vendors include:
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508 Salvage BBQ & Catering — Ilion — BBQ
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Anthony Amodio Catering — Utica — Italian
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Ecuamex — Utica — Ecuadorian
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El Jarocho / El Jarocho II — Rome / New Hartford — Mexican
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Equis Pica Pollo — Utica — Dominican
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Five Points Public House — Utica — Irish
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Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina’s — New Hartford — Lebanese
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Olive Cafe and Deli — Oneida — International
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Paco’s Empanadas — Utica — Puerto Rican
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Philomena’s Salumeria — Utica — Italian Desserts
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Sam’s Deli and Market — Utica — International
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Trattoria Giorgio — Little Falls — Italian
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Zeina’s Cafe and Catering — Utica — Lebanese
“‘Food and Art Unite’ has turned into a great community event, featuring many cuisines of the different cultures in the Mohawk Valley,” said Mindy Barstein, owner/general manager of 92.7FM The Drive and 98.3FM and 103.3FM El Zorro Radio Latino. “We’re proud to promote that all of our participating restaurants are locally owned and that we’re able to use our unique formats to continue our mission to ‘Bring Unity to the Community.’”
While at the event, visitors can explore Munson’s current exhibition, “Constellations,” an intriguing mix of drawings, photographs, and graphic arts from three remarkable collections, creating unexpected dialogues between artworks in the Dr. William L. Boyle, Jr. Gallery. Curated by Hamilton College students, this exhibition showcases exceptional works from Munson’s impressive collection, Hamilton’s Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, and the distinguished private collection of Michael and Lisa Shapiro. The exhibition is on view through April 12.
“Munson is thrilled to once again bring together local cuisine and world-class art in a community-wide celebration of Utica’s rich cultural traditions,” said Munson President and CEO Anna D’Ambrosio. “Our local chefs bring the same creativity and passion to their work as the artists featured in Munson’s collection, and we’re honored to bring those worlds together.”
Attendees will receive a Culinary Passport upon entry, to be punched after sampling each restaurant’s food. Completed cards will be entered into a raffle for door prizes from both Munson 92.7FM The Drive and 98.3FM and 103.3FM El Zorro Radio Latino.
Admission to “Food and Art Unite” is $30 for Munson Members, $35 for general attendees, $10 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at munson.art or by calling 315-797-0055.
“Food and Art Unite” is sponsored by First Source Federal Credit Union, The Sentinel Media Company, WKTV, CNY Latino, The Mohawk Valley Latino Association, My Upstate NY Marketing and Along the Mohawk.
For more information about “Food and Art Unite,” please contact Katie Voce, communications manager, at 315-797-0000 ext. 2147, kvoce@munson.art or Mindy Barstein, owner/general manager of 92.7FM The Drive and 98.3FM and 103.3FM El Zorro Radio Latino at 315-868-0268 or mindy@927thedrive.net.
For more information, visit munson.art/food-and-art-unite, 927thedrive.net, or 983elzorroradio.
Munson is at 310 Genesee St. in Utica. For more information, visit munson.art.
About Munson
Munson is an internationally recognized fine arts organization in Utica, serving diverse audiences through the renowned Munson Museum of Art, live performances and events, community arts classes, and Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, the upstate extension campus of the prestigious Pratt Institute.
