HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
Fenimore Art Museum Presents
Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’
THEATRE—7-9 p.m. A new take on Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” in which a motley crew of aeronauts crash land on a magical island with a vengeful wizard. Tickets, $18/adult. Glimmer Globe Theatre, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4
KNEEDLECRAFT—10 a.m. Seniors are invited to spend time together and work on knit, crochet or other fiber projects. Beginners welcome. Tri-County Senior Center, 43 Pearl Street, Sydney. Visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064543308088
CHARACTER TOUR—Noon. Explore the M.C. Escher exhibit with the character himself. Included with museum admission. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org
PUPPET PERFORMANCE—11 a.m. “Butterfly Boogie” by Dandelion Stage. The bees don’t buzz, the butterflies can’t remember how to fly, and the snails are racing all over everywhere instead of sliding slow as snails are supposed to go. In this interactive performance, children ages 2-5 will jump, glide and boogie as they help garden friends remember to be themselves. Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta. Presented by Oneonta World of Learning—to purchase tickets or for more information, (607) 353-9503 visit https://www.dandelionstage.com/.
WILD WEDNESDAY—Noon. Explore wild Yellowstone on the big screen. Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus
CRAFTERNOONS—12:30-3 p.m. Families and children are invited for fun afternoon arts & crafts activities. Snacks provided. Free & open to the public. Held each Wednesday through July 26 with a different theme each time. This week’s theme is Masks. Yager Museum of Art & Culture, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480 or visit https://www.facebook.com/yagermuseum/
TOURNAMENT—5 p.m. Inaugural Disc Golf Tournament presented by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, featuring nine holes of intense disc golf fun. Cost, $25/individual. Pizza and awards follow the tournament. Oneonta Sports Park, 132 County Highway 47, Oneonta. (607) 432-4500 or visit https://members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2023-inaugural-disc-golf-tournament-1084
FIGURE THIS—6-9 p.m. Practice drawing from life in the studio with nude models and professional artist Jonathan Pincus on hand to answer questions. $18/session (cash). Cooperstown Art Association. (607) 547-9777 or visit https://www.cooperstownart.com/
CRAFT CLUB – 6-7 p.m. Beginner’s crochet. Stitch up crochet potholders with the group. No experience necessary. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/
FAMILY SUPPORT—6:30 p.m. Families and friends of people with mental illness are invited to join this supportive group by NAMI of Delaware & Otsego Counties. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. (607) 326-4797.
LAURENS CONCERT—6:30-8 p.m. Small Town Big Band. Part of the Laurens Summer Concert Series. Knapp Park. Main Street, Laurens.
CONCERT IN THE PARK—7 p.m. Dirt Road Express. Country and ‘50s and ‘60s classics. Free; rain or shine. Part of the Richfield Springs summer series. Spring Park, U.S. Route 20, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0964.