Utica; Let it Shine

In this area, it is not uncommon to hear something along the lines of "this town sucks" come out of someones mouth.

Although you can often hear it verbalized, it isn't actually the popular opinion.

So why don't you hear any defending statements?? Well that is because, the most of us who love this town we live in, are so busy enjoying it that we find no reason to address the adversary.

Instead of barking back negativity, I think there is enough going on to show this city can shine for itself.

This weekend I managed to fit two local events into my busy life schedule.

The first was the 3rd annual Redeemer Cup, which is a free event. I think this article does a great job of saying what it is all about.

Personally I thought the even was just amazing. It is full of people, culturally different in so many ways, coming together and just enjoying each other. Isn't that what community is all about?

You can find all of these pictures and more here and on Redeemers site.


Later in the evening I attended the opening game for the Utica Brewers, our baseball team. Tickets were only 4 dollars for adults.

It was cold, and a little wet, with a very small turn out. In spite of that, it was great to be sitting in the stadium supporting a local team, even if they did lose.

game play

Brewster the mascot

There is a ton do to if you just look around. All of it is fun and affordable, and representing our community.

As an added related note....

The Utica Boilermaker is coming up quickly, in case you haven't heard me mention it a bazillion times already. It has become the worlds largest and most competitive 15k race. The weekend of this event brings in thousands of people form all over the world. The entire community works together to facilitate the growth of tourism for the weekend, and the demand for entertainment during a 3 hour race, and even longer after party.

So if you are feeling "bored" in a few weeks, why don't you take a walk outside and see just how boring we can be.