The UMAF Social Charity Concert

The Utica Music & Arts Fest is staging eight SOCIAL CHARITY concerts throughout the summer, to benefit organizations in Central New York. This week its all about the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley. Mark your calendar for this Saturday, June 26th at the Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, Varick Street, in Utica, NY.

The YWCA's mission is to ELIMINATE RACISM & EMPOWER WOMEN. This is your chance to support this noble cause while having some fun in the process.

THREE BANDS: ONE GREAT CAUSE
The band line-up for the YWCA / Nail Creek Pub & Brewery event is:

- gr6 8-9PM
- CLOSER STILL 9:30-10:30
- BETH P & FRITZ 11PM-1AM

The organizations that benefit from the SOCIAL CHARITY program are: National Brain Injury Foundation, American Red Cross, the United Way of the Greater Utica Area, the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley, the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica, Move Along, and the Peacemaker Program.

This event is also intended to build increased awareness of, and enthusiasm for, the 3rd annual Utica Music & Arts Fest which will be held throughout Utica September 16-18, 2010.

The Utica Music & Arts Fest's "music" component delivers 250 bands at 20 venues over 3 days for 1 great time. The "arts" component provides numerous performances and displays throughout our venues. In addition, there is also the Utica Greens Fest - a celebration of one of the unique signature dishes of our region, and the Utica Tattoo Fest - your chance to get inked by several skilled artists.

Vendors, venues, artists, and volunteers are encouraged to get involved.

Contact:
Joe Sweet (Management)
315-520-UMAF (8623)
uticamusicfest@gmail.com

John Brennan (Sales)
315-525-1769
umafsales@gmail.com

Article written by: Rick Short (@RickShort21)

The Bomb Helps Raise Money For Charity

We're at it again! Another UMAF - Social Charity Event this Saturday with our friends from United Way! There will be live performances by Featured Artist The Bomb, New Animal and Stranger Than Fate!

The event will take place at Mr. McGill's located on 2102 State Rt. 5, Utica NY. Party starts at 8pm.

Here's what Saturday's schedule looks like
Mr. McGill's - 2102 State Rt. 5, Utica NY 13502 315-797-8306

9:00pm-10:00pm - Stranger Than Fate
10:30pm-11:30pm - New Animal
12pm-2am - The Bomb

***There will be a $5 cover charge at the door. Proceeds will be donated to local and national non-profit organizations.***American Red Cross, Peacemaker Program Inc., YWCA, National Brain Injury Foundation, Move Along Inc., United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area and The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica.

Social Charity Kick-Off Party at Hotel Utica  5.14.10

The time has come... UMAF and Co-Host National Brain Injury Foundation (NBIF) are raising money for Charity and there's no slowing down. Our kick-off event will be held on Friday, May 14th, at the BEAUTIFUL Hotel Utica with live performances by Featured Artist The Dirty Boogaloo, The JK Trio, Scott Bravo and Bethal Steele. Not to mention an awesome Pre-party and Utica Area Tweetup and After Party at the Electric Company...But we'll get to that in a moment.

The NBIF provides opportunities and support for its members to transform their lives through a unique approach that encourages self-development. The natural social interaction within this diverse group helps to build self-esteem, and instill the self-confidence necessary for increased integration into their communities. NBIF members are advocates for change, spreading awareness of brain injury through personal testimony. The NBIF will also provide education and training to natural supports, service providers, and communities nationwide. 

Now for MORE AWESOME Stuff!

The pre-party will be held in the Lamplighter Pub in the Hotel Utica. There will be happy hour foods with entertainment from Utica Music & Arts Fest veterans and Featured Artist gr6 (acoustic rock - perfect for that room) from 5PM to 8PM. Did we say free food for Happy Hour? The cool angle is that the Utica area will be having a Tweetup at the exact same time and place - making for more fun, more cool people, and excellent networking.

Then its off to the Electric Company for our Social Charity After Party with MORE GREAT BANDS!

Here's what the schedule looks like:

Hotel Utica - 102 Lafayette St. Utica NY 13502 1-877-906-1912 (Saranac Room)

***There will be a $5 cover charge at the door. 100% of all proceeds will be donated to local and national non-profit organizations.*

5pm-8pm - Performance by gr6 in the Lamplighter Pub (acoustic rock)
8pm-8:45pm - Bethel Steele (Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Americana)
9pm-9:45pm - The JK Trio (Blues, Folk, Rock)
10pm-10:30pm - Scott Bravo (Acoustic, Rock, Folk)
10:45pm-12am - The Dirty Boogaloo (Soul, Jazz, Blues)

Then EVERYONE head down to the Electric Company for the Official UMAF Social Charity After Party with BKIC, One Pound Piece, and Elephant Mountain!

For more info please feel free to email uticamusicfest@gmail.com

Social Charity Dates & Venues Announced

We are proud to announce the Official Dates & Venues for our 1st Annual Social Charity Fundraiser! We couldn't be more excited to be involved with such great organizations and the people that work with them. Please mark these dates in your calendar and do your best to make it out to the events. 100% of proceeds raised will be donated to local non-profit Social Charity Participants. You can Win Free Tickets to the 2010 UMAF just by supporting all 8 Social Charity Events. That's right.... if you attend all the events we will give you your ticket to the fest for FREE!!! ($50 Value+Good Karma) 

Here's the schedule...

Week 1 - Friday May 14th at Hotel Utica. Hosted by the National Brain Injury Foundation (NBIF)
Week 2 - Saturday May 22nd at O'Donnels Pub & Grill. Hosted by the American Red Cross
Week 3 - Saturday June 12th at Mr. McGill's. Hosted by the United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area
Week 4 - Saturday June 26th at Nail Creek. Hosted by the YWCA
Week 5 - Saturday August 7th at 12 North. Hosted by the UMAF
Week 6 - Saturday August 14th at Sickenberger Lane. Hosted by the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica
Week 7 - Saturday August 21st at The Electric Company. Hosted by Move Along, Inc.
Week 8 - Saturday August 28th at The Celtic Harp. Hosted by The Peacemaker Program, Inc

Right now we are looking for sponsors and volunteers. Find out how you can participate simply by clicking this link!

More details like Line-Up and start times will be announced very soon... please stay tuned. Any questions?? Please feel free to email, tweet or message us on facebook.

Social Charity Welcomes United Way & Landmarks Society

We are proud to announce TWO more participants in our 2010 Social Charity Event! This is going to be so much fun! Just think... all of these organizations coming together for one cause. Working together as a team to help raise money and awareness for each participating organization. And...we get to have a blast doing it! Just think of how exciting it's going to be donating money just by the click of a mouse. 

So here they are... thanks for all your love and support!

United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area is an independent, locally-governed United Way non-profit organization that has been serving the people of the Mohawk Valley since 1921. We serve the communities of Herkimer and Oneida counties. Our mission is to promote individual well-being, strengthen families and improve the quality of life in our community.

The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica was chartered by the State of New York on October 25, 1974, as a nonprofit educational corporation to preserve historic buildings and districts in the Greater Utica Area. Since its inception, Landmarks has been the leading voice for the preservation and restoration of historic, irreplaceable buildings, districts and sites in the Greater Utica Area.

Utica Greens Fest is Accepting Vendors

The Utica Greens Fest is accepting restaurants, shops, and artists to showcase their items during the family friendly festival held September 18th from Noon through 6pm. The event will feature a special greens tent where area restaurants will sample their signature recipes.

In addition to the greens tent, the Utica Greens Fest will feature some of the area's most popular restaurants, shops, and unique items, all in one location. Vendors will line Varick Street, which will be closed to traffic while Utica Music and Arts Fest musicians play live in the street. Families and guests of all ages may enjoy the music as they shop, eat, and socialize.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information please call (315) 542-7112, email casandra.packard@gmail.com   

Interested?? Click this link to the Online Vendor Application!