Pete Ruben Trio to Perform at MVCC Music Mondays Concert Series
Daily Sentinel | October 10, 2026
Category: MVILR Coverage
The Daily Sentinel highlights the Pete Ruben Trio's performance as part of MVILR's eight-week Music Mondays Concert Series. Featuring Pete Ruben on saxophone, Carlton Boone on keyboard, and Dean Blask on drums, the trio brings jazz, blues, and soulful classics to MVCC's Rome Campus.
Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement, Music Mondays offers free, public concerts that bring music and lifelong learning together in the community.
Future of Local Agriculture Focus of Next MVILR Speaker
Daily Sentinel | October 9, 2026
Category: MVILR Coverage
The Daily Sentinel highlights an upcoming MVILR Speakers Series presentation featuring Oneida County farmer and agricultural advocate Ben “Farmer Ben” Simons.
A longtime champion of local agriculture, Simons will discuss the changing landscape of farming in the Mohawk Valley, the challenges facing today's farmers, and the importance of supporting local agriculture. His decades of farming experience, community advocacy, and agricultural education make him a valuable voice in conversations about the region's agricultural future.
The presentation, titled I'll Lecture on Farming with Ben, takes place October 13 at MVCC's Rome Campus and is free and open to the public.
Monk Rowe, John Hutson to Perform at Music Mondays
Daily Sentinel | October 3, 2026
Category: MVILR Coverage
The Daily Sentinel previews another installment of MVILR’s Music Mondays Concert Series, featuring Monk Rowe and John Hutson in a free performance at MVCC’s Rome Campus.
The duo, who have performed together for 25 years, will present an interactive program of jazz, blues, and early rock ’n’ roll. Their long musical partnership brings energy, spontaneity, and audience engagement to the concert experience.
This performance is the third of eight concerts in MVILR’s Music Mondays series, which welcomes the public to enjoy free live music in an accessible community setting.
Kolb Family Singers to Perform for Music Mondays in Rome
Daily Sentinel | September 26, 2026
Category: MVILR Coverage
The Daily Sentinel highlights MVILR's Music Mondays Concert Series featuring the Kolb Family Singers in a special performance titled A Celebration of Family Harmony.
The accomplished local ensemble brings together generations of musical talent to share traditional favorites, inspirational music, and rich family harmonies. Featuring Rob Kolb, professor of music emeritus at Hamilton College, and Lauralyn Kolb, an accomplished vocalist and voice teacher, the performance celebrates the family's longstanding dedication to music.
The September 28 concert is part of MVILR's ongoing commitment to providing free cultural and educational experiences that enrich the greater Mohawk Valley community.
More Than 50 Adult Learning Classes Available Through MVILR
Daily Sentinel | September 10, 2026
By Sean I. Mills, Staff Writer
Category: MVILR Coverage
The Daily Sentinel features MVILR's Fall 2026 semester, highlighting its impressive lineup of 53 courses and special programs led by 43 facilitators, along with the organization's Fall Open House & Senior Showcase at MVCC's Rome Campus.
The article showcases the diversity of educational opportunities available to older adults, from history, music, and the arts to popular culture and personal enrichment. Through interviews with attendees Marilyn Hawkins and longtime member and facilitator Steve Keyser, the feature emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, intellectual curiosity, social connections, and community engagement.
With year-round programming and a welcoming learning environment, MVILR continues to provide opportunities for older adults throughout the Mohawk Valley to explore new interests, share their knowledge, and build meaningful connections.
MV Learning in Retirement to Hold Open House for Seniors
Daily Sentinel | September 4, 2026
Category: MVILR Coverage
The Daily Sentinel highlights MVILR's annual Fall Open House & Senior Showcase, welcoming older adults throughout the Mohawk Valley to discover opportunities for lifelong learning, community engagement, and personal enrichment.
The September 10 event at MVCC's Rome Campus offered prospective and returning members the opportunity to meet facilitators, explore upcoming classes, and connect with local community organizations. The article also showcases MVILR's Fall 2026 semester, featuring 53 courses and special programs led by 43 facilitators, representing more than 350 hours of educational programming.
Featuring remarks from MVILR Program Coordinator Chris Sunderlin, the article emphasizes the organization's commitment to providing a welcoming environment where older adults can pursue new interests, build friendships, and remain intellectually and socially engaged.