HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JULY 13

History After Hours
Presents ‘Player Pianos!’

HISTORY AFTER HOURS—5-7 p.m. “Player Pianos!” Program on the history of music and piano manufacturing in Oneonta, featuring the GOHS’ fully restored Shearer player piano and tales from piano restorer Ben Gottfried of Richfield Springs. Additional activities for children include origami pianos, decorating cupcakes, and story time featuring ‘The Bear and the Piano.” Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or visit https://oneontahistory.org/events-programs/

GARDEN TOUR—9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tour the historic gardens of Otsego Lake. View the summer blossoms and support the conservation efforts of the Otsego Land Trust. (607) 547-2366 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoLandTrust

EXERCISE CLASS—10 a.m. Get moving in Low-Impact Exercise Class. Designed for seniors but all are welcome. Held each Monday & Thursday in July. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $8.60 for guests accompanying a senior. This week, enjoy ham and scalloped potatoes, green beans and pie. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

GARDEN LECTURE—1 p.m. “Ginger Cultivation.” Hosted by the Community Garden Discussion Group. Pierstown Grange, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Road, Pierstown. For more information, contact m.j.joeydier@gmail.com.

AUTHOR SERIES—1-2 p.m. “Road to Nowhere: The Early 1990s Collapse and Rebuild of New York City Baseball” by Chris Donnelly. Bullpen Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-7200 or visit https://baseballhall.org/events/author-series-chris-donnelly

TEEN DRAWING LESSONS—4-6 p.m. Learn drawing fundamentals and techniques each Tuesday and Thursday through 7/20. Sign-up for one or more classes. Part of the Summer Arts Program for Teens. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Pre-register at canoneonta.org/summer-arts-program-teens.

OPENING RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Mao K. Sato presents new paintings and sculptures. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or visit https://roxburyartsgroup.org/event/opening-reception-mao-sato/

MUSIC CLASS—6-8 p.m. Young Improvisers Collective. Musicians aged 13-18 will learn to communicate, work together and express themselves through a variety of musical styles. Finishes with free concert. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 643-2414 or visit https://www.wyattambrosemusic.com/young-improvisers-collective

TOASTMASTERS—6:15-7:30 p.m. Join the Oneonta Toastmasters to practice public speaking in a supportive environment. Meets each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and may be attended in person or online. Held at Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/OneontaToastmasters

HISTORY MEETING—6:30 p.m. Otsego County Historical Association President Jan Bartow will discuss the life of Revolutionary War soldier James Parshall. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Road 11, Hartwick.  (607) 547-8070 or visit facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/

HOME GAME—7 p.m. Oneonta Outlaws vs. the Amsterdam Mohawks, featuring happy hour before the game from 5-6 p.m. Admission, $5/adult. Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-6326 or visit oneontaoutlaws.com

BLUES CONCERT—7 p.m. The Travelin’ McCourys. East Park, Norwich.
chenangoblues@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ChenangoBluesAssociation/

CONCERT—7 p.m. “The Prodigals.” Iconic Celtic rock band performs music that retains authentic Irish traditional melodic roots while embracing eclectic world rhythms infused with “jig punk.” Veteran’s Memorial Park, Main Street, Stamford. Visit https://roxburyartsgroup.org/event/the-prodigals/

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

THEATER—7:30 p.m. “Good People.” Single mom Margie Walsh seeks a job from old flame Mike, who left the neighborhood and became a doctor and realizes the power a secret from his past holds. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute Street, Franklin. (607) 829-3700 or visit franklinstagecompany.org/events/good-people/