MVCC announces concert by Ryan Cabrera, other events for Fall 2025

Mohawk Valley Community College has announced its Fall 2025 lineup of events, which will include appearances by platinum-selling singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera and stand-up comedian Madelein Murphy. Tickets for all events go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at www.mvcc.edu/tickets.

Ryan Cabrera in Concert

Ryan Cabrera will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall, at MVCC’s Utica Campus. Tickets are $15 and free for MVCC students. Known for his infectious energy, heartfelt lyrics, and signature acoustic-pop sound, Cabrera first rose to fame in 2004 with hits like “On the Way Down,” “True,” and “40 Kinds of Sadness.” His mix of pop-rock charm, dynamic stage presence, and soulful vocals promises an intimate yet electric performance for longtime fans and new listeners alike. Isaac French, a musician and songwriter from Vermont who now lives in Rome, N.Y., will open the show.

Madelein Murphy — ‘Why Representation Matters’

Comedian and speaker Madelein Murphy will present her engaging talk, “Why Representation Matters,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Alumni College Center room 116 at MVCC’s Utica Campus. This free event will examine the concept of representation in American media, beginning with Gene Roddenberry’s “Star Trek” in the 1960s and continuing to the present day. Through humor, research, and candid insight, Murphy explores how media representation impacts the LGBTQIA+ community and why it matters more than ever. For mature audiences only.

Other semester highlights include:

Make & Take Workshops

• Sand Wax Candles — 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, Wilcox Hall room 225, Utica Campus. Limited tickets available; $20 general, $15 for MVCC employees, and free for MVCC students.
• Braided Beauty: The Art of Challah Bread — 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, Rome Campus. Limited tickets available; $10 general and free for MVCC students.
• Rustic Gnocchi — 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Rome Campus. Limited tickets available; $10 general and free for MVCC students. 

MVCC School of Art Workshops and Exhibits

• Exhibit: 2025 School of Art Faculty Show — Opening at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Juergensen Gallery, Wilcox Hall, Utica Campus. On view through Oct. 17.
• Exhibit: ‘Ties That Bind’ by Chad Smith — Opening at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Juergensen Gallery, Wilcox Hall, Utica Campus. On view through Dec. 12.
• Workshop: Painting with Light — 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Academic Building room 274, Utica Campus. Learn about the photo studio, camera operation, and specifically painting with light. Tickets are $10 general, $5 for MVCC employees, and free for MVCC students.
• Workshop: Portrait Painting Introduction — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Academic Building room 112, Utica Campus. Tickets are $10 general, $5 for MVCC employees, and free for MVCC students.

For the complete series lineup, visit www.mvcc.edu/events