HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DEC. 10
Live Christmas Tradition
At Candlelight Evening
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CANDLELIGHT EVENING – 3-7 p.m. Participate in a beloved holiday tradition. The museum is decorated with greenery and candles with wagon rides, a dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol”, arts & crafts for the kids, visits with Saint Nicholas, complimentary wassail, a bonfire on the Tavern Green, and Caroling by the Catskill Chamber Singers. The Farmers Museum, 5775 NY-80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org/Candlelight-Evening
WASSAIL WEEKEND – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Demonstration on how to make Wassail, the traditional holiday dring. Savory spices blended with sweet cider at The Fly Creek Cider Mill, 288 Goose St., Fly Creek. Info, 1-800-505-6455, flycreekcidermill.com
OPERA – 12:55 p.m. “L’Amour de Loin.” The Met streaming live in HD. Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Cost $18/seniors, $20/adults, 10/students. Season pass $200. Box Office: (607) 431-2080, foothillspac.org/index.php/shows/metropolitan-opera-in-hd
COOP FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pioneer Alley (behind Key Bank), rain or shine. Info, (607) 547-6195, www.otsego2000.org
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – 9-11 a.m. Free and open for all ages. Reservations required. Call Rost 783-2104 or Laura 783-2452. Grange hal, 7 Bloom St., Gilbertsville.
ONEONTA SANTA – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Muller Plaza, Main Street, Oneonta.
DAR MEETING – 10 a.m. Daughters of the American Revolution meeting with speaker Audrey Murray, Co-Directorof the Cooperstown Food Bank. Christ Episcopal Church Parrish Hall, 46 River St., Cooperstown.
STORY TIME – 10:30 a.m. Join Mrs. Claus for christmas stories and some special suprises. Theresa’s Emporium, 155 Main St, Oneonta. Info, www.facebook.com/Theresas-Emporium-318256144872547/
SOUTHSDIE MALL SANTA – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Victorian themed holiday festival. Includes events throughout the day such as a clown show, a performance of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and the “Mistletoe Moustache” humorous operetta. The Roseboro, Main St, Sharon Springs. Info, sharonspringschamber.com/victorian-holiday-celebration-sharon-springs/
SANTA TRAIN – 2-4:30 p.m. Afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers with holiday music, goodies and refreshments. Tickets $20 adults, $19 seniors, $17 for children (3-12), under 3 free. Weekends through Dec. 17., reservations required, seating limited. Info, reservations, (607) 432-2429.
NSDAR MEETING – 1 p.m. Regular meeting followed by a Christmas sing-along and refreshments. Masonic Temple, 77 Main St., Cooperstown Info, Sandra sgutosky@gmail.com
COOPERSTOWN SANTA – 1-5 p.m.Christmas Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. Info, cooperstownchamber.org/santas-house-in-cooperstown
THEATER – 2 p.m. Orpheus Theater presents the “Wizard of Oz.” Part of the ‘Orpeus Ascending’ fundraising and volunteering campaigh. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Onoenta, 108 Ravine pkwy, Oneonta. Info, www.orpheustheatre.org
LASAGNA DINNER – 4-7 p.m. Presented by Franklin Central School Senior Class. $8 per adult, $5 per child. School Auditorium, 26 Institute St., Franklin. Info, www.franklincsd.org
FILM SCREENING – 5:30 p.m. “The Girl on the Train” Admission, $3. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, 607.436.3730 or email huinfo@oneonta.edu
THEATER – 7 p.m. Orpheus Theater presents the “Wizard of Oz.” Part of the ‘Orpeus Ascending’ fundraising and volunteering campaigh. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Onoenta, 108 Ravine pkwy, Oneonta. Info, www.orpheustheatre.org
80’S NIGHT – 7-11 p.m. Come celebrate the 80’s. Wear period costumes and listen to the Smiths and Van Halen. Roots Brewing Company, 175 Main St., Oneonta. Info, www.facebook.com/RootsBrewingCompany/
FILM SCREENING – 8 p.m. shows. “The Girl on the Train.” Admission, $3. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730 or email huinfo@oneonta.edu
MUSIC – 8 p.m.-Midnight “Sundown” performs live. Timber Creek Saloon and Restaurant, 2957 ST. HWY. 23, 13861 West Oneonta. Info, www.facebook.com/TimberCreekLLC/
MUSIC – 9 p.m. “The Roomers” performing Blues music. B-side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza Drive Oneonta. Info, bsideballroom.com
MUSIC – 10 p.m. “Back Mountain Symphony” performs live. Black Oak Tavern,14 Water St., Oneonta. Info, www.blackoaktavern.com/home.html