JEWTICA, the fourth annual cultural festival presented by the Jewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley, will be held on Sunday, June 8, from noon-6 pm, at the Jewish Community Center in Utica. The event will feature crafts, games, kosher food and music. Street parking near the festival is limited. Cars may be parked at Temple Emanu-El, 2710 Genesee St.; a free shuttle will be available. 
“The smell of food and sounds of music will fill the air with local crafters selling their wares, kids playing games, popular Jewish chefs sharing their secrets and the Jewish community of the Mohawk Valley celebrating its heritage,” said organizers of the event. 
Featured at the event will be Micah Siva, chef and author of “Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine,” who will share her favorite recipes. A variety of other kosher food will be offered. 
There will be musical performances by Boichik, a Syracuse Jewish rock band featuring Cantor Kari Eglash of Temple Concord, that performs contemporary and familiar Jewish and Israeli rock music; Joe Eglash, director of the largest publisher of Jewish music in the world, Transcontinental Music; local drumming veteran John Martin; contemporary accordion music; singer/songwriter Live Noah; local trio Chap-O’s playing traditional jazz from Jewish composers, and Cantor Kal Socolof.
“Come to schmooze, nosh, buy a tchotchke and enjoy!” said organizers.