“Bear” weaves a poignant narrative around a 1991 Gulf War veteran grappling with PTSD, drawing inspiration from Stillman’s real-life interactions with veterans, the press release reads.…
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A public meeting, coordinated by the Butternut Valley Alliance, was held November 20 to identify the greatest concerns to the community. From that meeting, a working group of volunteers was established.…
Contributing writer (and photographer) Teresa Winchester shares photos of holiday activities and decorations in Gilbertsville and Morris.…
Participating musicians this week are flutists Barbara Siesel and Ana Laura Gonzalez and pianists John Colonna and Fidelez Sta. Brigida. …
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 Benefit Concert For Historic Building & Oldies Concert In The Park BENEFIT CONCERT—6:30-8 p.m. Rylee Lum. Concert in support of the restoration of the Major’s Inn. Admission by free-will offering. Lawn chairs recommended. Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2967 or visit https://www.themajorsinn.com/ CONCERT—7 p.m. The Oldies Show Band. Music from the 1950s-1970s. Free; rain or shine. Part of the Richfield Concert in the Park series. Spring Park, State Route 20, Richfield Springs. BLOOD DRIVE…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 The Butternut Valley Boys Perform Benefit Concert at Major’s Inn BENEFIT CONCERT—6:30-8 p.m. Enjoy the music of the Butternut Valley Boys and support the restoration of The Major’s Inn. Admission by free-will offering. Bring own lawn chairs. The Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2967 or visit themajorsinn.com…
The Toronto Morris Men perform a traditional English stick dance in Gilbertsville on April 22. (Photo by Teresa Winchester) Morris Dancers Usher in SpringtimeAcross Otsego County By TERESA WINCHESTERGILBERTSVILLE Each April, Gilbertsville’s Major’s Inn fulfills its original purpose of lodging travelers by opening its doors and welcoming the Morris dancers, a group of some 40 men and, more recently, a few women. This year marked their 45th appearance in the village. Hailing from Binghamton, Boston, New York City, and Toronto,…
Simone Mantellassi bakes schiacciata, an Italian flatbread, to give away at Gilbertsville’s first ever Hullabaloo, held April 30. Mantellassi baked his bread at the Gilbertsville Expressive Moment’s Sculpture Park, 12 Commons Drive. (Photo by Teresa Winchester) Gilbertsville’s First HullabalooWas a Real Hoot! Repeat Event Will Take Place May 7 By TERESA WINCHESTERGILBERTSVILLE A rainy day had little impact on either the turnout or the crowd reaction to Gilbertsville’s first-ever Hullabaloo, held April 30. Upwards of 20 vendors were set up to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Morris Men Bring the Morris Dance to Gilbertsville MORRIS MEN—Noon. Enjoy a performance of the morris dance, an old English country dance, by The Binghamton Morris Men with the Newtowne Morris Men of Boston, MA, the Bouwerie Boys Morris Dancers of New York City, and the Toronto Morris Men of Toronto, Ontario. Celebrate the spring and shake off the dark and gloom of winter with music, dance, and song. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Commercial Street,…
Documentary Offers American Mosaic, Searches for Common Ground By TERESA WINCHESTERONEONTA The New York premiere of “Something in the Water,” an award-winning documentary about finding common ground among Americans, will be shown at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in Oneonta on April 21 and 22. Musical entertainment in the Atrium-Bar will begin at 6 p.m., with the film screening at 7 p.m., followed by an audience discussion. Admission is free; those wishing to attend should reserve tickets at…