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Levitt AMP Concert Series Ending, Pirates Weekend, and National Ice Cream Day: Edition #14

Levitt AMP Concert Series Ending, Pirates Weekend, and National Ice Cream Day: Edition #14

Edition 14 - July 16 to July 22

Arthur Mucitelli
July 15, 2025

July 20th is National Ice Cream Day, and what better way to spend it than checking out some of the area's best ice cream spots. Not only that, but we have Pirates in Sylvan Beach and Munson’s Art Festival with plenty of family-friendly things going on this week.

Some sad news for the area. The Levitt AMP concert series, brought to you by Utica Monday Night, is coming to an end this year. We’re excited to see what comes next.

Art Mucitelli - Publisher

🍦National Ice Cream Day is July 20th. Check out one of the Mohawk Valley’s great local ice cream spots.🍨

National Ice Cream Day is just around the corner on Sunday, July 20th, and here in the Mohawk Valley, we know how to celebrate properly: with plenty of scoops, sprinkles, and smiles! Whether you're a fan of classic cones, outrageous sundaes, or something deliciously dairy-free, our local ice cream shops are ready to dish out some serious happiness. So get your sweet tooth ready, because we've rounded up some fantastic spots where you can cool down and treat yourself this National Ice Cream Day!

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with pictures on social. Tag us and use the hashtag #whatshappening315 for a chance to get your pics in next week's newsletter.

Bonomo’s Dari Creme | 7589 State Route 5, Kirkland
RocStar Ice Cream | 268 Sanger Ave, Waterville
Ice Cream Factory | 3412 Oneida St., Chadwicks
The Cremeria | 17 College St.. Clinton
Tasty Cream | 465 Coventry Ave., Utica
Mr. Shake | 663 State Route 28, Richfield Springs
Kookie’s Q Creamery | 51 N. Genessee St., Utica
Nicky Doodle’s | 120 Genesse St., New Hartford
Burrstone Dairy Isle | 1731 Burrstone Rd., New Hartford

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🎉Events happening this week in the 315!

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🍔Food truck takeovers and foodie heavens.

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🚨This week’s local business spotlight: 518 Turf Busters LLC🏡

Tired of trying to get those perfect lines in your lawn? Maybe you need a landscape makeover for a big event. Or you just don't have time to maintain your backyard oasis after work. We have the perfect solution for you.

518 Turf Busters LLC, out of Newport, is a locally owned and operated family business that prides itself on providing exceptional service, quality lawn care, and gorgeous landscaping. Not only will you get the area’s best landscaping, but 518 Turf Busters also uses organic and eco-friendly products for treatment and maintenance, ensuring your yard, family, and the environment stay healthy.

518 Turf Busters serves the Mohawk Valley, including the Utica, Rome, Herkimer, Forestport, West Winfield areas, and more. I bet you think it will cost an arm and a leg to get service this good. Think again. They offer highly competitive prices, making them just as friendly on your checkbook as they are on your lawn.

If you’re ready to contact 518 Turf Busters, check out the links below. Follow them on social and check out their work.

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📰News this week in the 315

After nearly a decade of community building through free Monday night concerts, the Levitt AMP concert series is coming to an end after the 2025 season. The series is at the end of a three-year grant, which has provided for 60 music acts, many interns, employed artistic members of the community, and given the city a great way to utilize Kopernik Park. Other local organizations, like the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, also offer funding to the series. We’re excited to see what’s next for Utica Monday Nights. There’s still time to enjoy the shows this year.

Little Falls has a new pizza spot to talk about. On Wednesday, the 16th, Nonna Marie Wood Fired Oven at Stone Mill will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration. Formerly Mangia Macris, Nonna Marie’s opens at 11 AM on Wednesday and will offer pizza samples, merchandise, gift certificate deals, and more. Check them out at 410 Canal Place in Little Falls.

“Pink at the Park” is coming back to Murnane Field to help raise money for local cancer survivors. The Utica Blue Sox teamed up with Hannaford Supermarkets and the American Cancer Society for their July 21st game. The team will wear pink jerseys, which will be auctioned off, with the proceeds benefiting local cancer survivors. The game opens with a special recognition ceremony celebrating local survivors.

There’s a lot of road work this week. One of the biggest announcements is that the intersection of 12B and College St. in Clinton will close on July 14 for approximately 4 weeks. Detour signs will be set up, but plan accordingly. Here’s a list of other road work to help plan your travel.

🎸Live music happening in the 315 this week

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