HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 3
Celebrate The Centennial
CENTENNIAL RECEPTION – 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library and hear about the history of the library, plans for the future, and get a sneak peak at the new design for Huntington Park. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org
FAMILY CELEBRATION – 3:30-5 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library with the family. Includes free face, painting, balloons, a clown, classic games, refreshments. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org
BLOOD DRIVE – 3-7 p.m. Laurens High School, 64 Main St., Laurens. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org
OPENING RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Exhibit “On Arrival,” a companion exhibit to the Glimerglass Film Days festival. Features works by Pooh Kaye, working in dance and video, and Cara Wood-Ginder, paintings on wood. Village Hall Ballroom, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8881 or visit www.glimmerglassfilmdays.org/films-events/companion-exhibition-on-arrival
ART EXHIBITS – 5-8 p.m. Opening reception for “Material Composites,” sculptures by Madison LaVallee; “Landscape Essence,” handmade papers collage with painting by Betty Bryden; and “Letting & Making Things Happen,” acrylic collage by Carol Saggese. Music by Stefan Chaz. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 607-432-2070 or visit www.canoneonta.org/event/art-exhibit-madison-lavallee-betty-bryden-carol-saggese/?instance_id=937
FILM SCREENING – 6:30-9 p.m. Showing “Logan Lucky.” Tickets, $3. Also 9:30/ The Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta.
FILM SERIES – 7-10 p.m. Race Matters Film Series features a screening of a major motion picture, followed by discussion led by community/religious leaders. This month features “13th,” an award winning documentary by Ava Du Vernay. Films rated PG-13 or R. Free. The Community room, near JC Penny, Southside Mall, Oneonta.
CONTRADANCE – 7:30-10:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening dancing with friends, meeting new people. Arrive 15 minutes early for an introduction to the basic steps. Call is Hannah Otten, band is Fancy That. Suggested donation, $8/adult, $4/students and teenages. The First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8164 or visit www.facebook.com/OtsegoDanceSociety/
CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Tessa Lark performs with her Stradivarius Violin. Presented by the Oneonta Concert Association. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Visit oneontaconcertassociation.org/2011-12-season/tess-lark-violin/
THEATER – 8 p.m. The Catskill Community Players present comedy drama “All in the Timing” consisting of 6 comic sketches about language, life, and complicated romances. Wieting Theater, 168 Main St., Worcester. Call 607-397-8500 or visit catskillplayers.org/
THEATER – 8 p.m. Hartwick College Theatre Department presents “Mary’s Wedding.” $10 general admission. Slade Theater, Yager Hall, Hartwick College. Info, tickets, 607-431-4227 or visit www.hartwick.edu/news/hartwick-college-theatre-arts-department-presents-marys-wedding/
SHAKESPEARE – 8 p.m. Performance of “Romeo & Juliet.” Tickets, $5. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1163090