Food and Art Unite returns at Munson following last year’s sell-out event
Celebrate local cuisine and new Thomas Cole exhibition with Munson and 92.7FM The Drive/98.3FM El Zorro Radio Latino
Munson and 92.7FM The Drive/98.3FM El Zorro Radio Latino announce the second 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 9, at Munson in Downtown Utica and is sponsored by First Source Credit Union, The Sentinel Media Company, WKTV, Lilly’s Tax Services, Big Dog Motors, and CNY Latino. Ticket sales will go live on Monday, Jan. 27.
“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 saxophonist Carlo SXO from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Admission will include the cost of admission to “Canvas to Culture: Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Lives On,” on view through May 18, which features more than 50 works from Munson and other prominent collections inspired by Thomas Cole’s epic, “The Voyage of Life” (1839–40). This exhibition is the first to uncover the enduring legacy of Munson’s beloved quartet by Cole. From the first printed and painted reproductions to popular imagery in early multimedia shows, the journey culminates in the translation of Cole’s painted vision of “Youth” to the silver screen in the first full-length “talkie” film, “The Jazz Singer” (1927).
“‘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 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.’”
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 El Zorro Radio Latino.
Participating vendors include:
- Anthony Amodio Catering (Italian)
- Cantina Catrin (Mexican), 700 Oriskany Blvd., Yorkville
- Ecuamex Deli-Restaurant (Ecuadorian), 1207 Bleecker St., Utica
- Five Points Public House (Irish), 623 Columbia St., Utica
- Friends Bakery (Dominican), 675 Bleecker St., Utica
- Haudenosaunee Caterer Angie Ferguson (Native American)
- Joey’s@307 (Italian), 307 Mohawk St., Utica
- Lafa (Lebanese), 4666 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
- Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant (Mexican), 8479 Seneca Turnpike Suite 300, New Hartford
- Marib Restaurant (Yemeni), 706 Varick St., Utica
- Munja Cafe (Turkish/Bosnian), 600 Culver Ave., Utica
- Paco’s Empanadas House (Puerto Rican) (Utica-area Food Truck)
- Piggy Pat’s Smoke and Ale House (Barbecue), 3955 Edgebrook Place, Washington Mills
- Savage Pizza (Italian) (Utica-area Food Truck), 2002 Genesee St., Utica
- Taqueria Al Pastor (Mexican), 611 Bleecker St., Utica
- Zeina’s Café and Catering (Lebanese), 607 Varick St., Utica
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. Admission will include the cost of admission to “Canvas to Culture: Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Lives On,” on view through May 18. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at munson.art or by calling 315-797-0055.
For more information about “Food and Art Unite,” please contact Katherine Laube, director of marketing and communications, at 315-797-0000 ext. 2185, klaube@munson.art or Barstein, owner/general manager of 92.7FM The Drive and 98.3FM El Zorro Radio Latino at 315-889-8088 or mindy@927thedrive.net.
For more information, visit munson.art/foodandart, 927thedrive.net, or 983elzorroradio.
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