On this week’s show, we celebrate Easter by talking eggs and baby chicks. We travel from Clinton–discussing the tradition of Ukrainian egg dyeing at Kirkland Art Center and talking with the lead singer of the band Not Robots! at The Lucky Dog Bistro, and then travel to Herkimer to talk chicken with Suzie at Jones Family Farm and then visit the Herkimer County Historical Society. We also time travel back to 1980 and Sangertown Square and in our historical serial drama Annie and the Loomis Gang–Annie is thrown from her horse just before meeting Washington Loomis for the first time! Thanks for traveling Along the Mohawk with us today.
Farms Along the Mohawk: Jones Family Farm
Peter and Margaret release the chickens into the outdoor pens. Jones Family Farm in Herkimer raises Cornish Cross chicken, bred by Cornell for their highly efficient growth as meat chickens.
Traditions Along the Mohawk: Ukrainian Art of Pysanky
Anita Welych, Executive Director at the Kirkland Art Center, talks to us about the tradition of Pysanky a Ukrainian egg decorating tradition she learned from her father.
Music Along the Mohawk: Not Robots!
Interview with singer/songwrite Adrian Stinger of the band, Not Robots!
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LIVE Along the Mohawk: Open Mic, The Tram
Monica Reid presents her poem, “Cephalo Empathy”
We visit the Tramontane Cafe in Utica for Open Mic. Be sure to check out live music, poetry, storytelling and comedy at The Tram!
History Along the Mohawk:
Francis E. Spinner
Herkimer County Historian and author, James Greiner tells us about Herkimer County’s Francis E. Spinner, 10th Treasurer of the United States.
