In “Home Is Where the Art Is,” Black artists use everyday moments and objects to reflect on the many ways we define “home.” Co-curated by Mueni Loko Rudd and Keyheira Keys, this exhibit offers a look at chipped religious iconography, red Solo cups, and lush backyards as part of the tapestry that shapes identity.

The annual Italian Festival returns to Utica with three days of food, music, and family-friendly activities. Taking place July 17 to 19 at St. Mary of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, this community event promises pizza fritta, a Buona Fortuna raffle, and plenty of live entertainment.

A covered bridge originally built in 1880 and lost to Ida in 2021 has been painstakingly rebuilt over Big Elk Creek. This near-replica now reconnects Elk and New London townships, celebrating historical preservation and practical renewal.