News Briefs: July 18, 2024

Coop Chamber To Host Marketing Lecture

COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce will host Susan Green of Paperkite for the first installation of its new “Ask an Expert” educational Zoom programs. Green will present a “Marketing 101” lecture with a special focus on small businesses from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. For more information or to register, visit https://www.wearecooperstown.com/calendar-of-events/.

Orpheus Announces Open Auditions

ONEONTA—Orpheus Theatre will hold open auditions for its fall production of the multiple Tony Award-winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at its rehearsal space in Southside Mall at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3. The charming show follows six fourth graders—played by an adult cast—as they compete in a regional spelling bee. The show is directed by Michael Tamburrino with musical direction by Karen Clark Snitchler and choreography by Allie Tabor-Church. Performance dates run from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 10. There are nine roles available, including one non-singing role, to experienced or new performers at least 18 years of age. For more information, visit www.OrpheusTheatre.org.

Honest Brook Plans Shows

DELHI—The Honest Brook Music Festival will wrap up its 35th season in the Barn with The Champlain Trio on Sunday, August 4 and pianist Nathan Lee on Sunday, August 11. Each concert begins at 4 p.m. and requires advance reservation. For more information, contact hbmf@aol.com or (607) 746-3770.

Smithy To Host ‘Glass’ Exhibit

COOPERSTOWN—The Smithy will hold an opening reception for its final exhibition of the season from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. “Glass,” featuring work in the difficult and beautiful medium of glass by more than a dozen artists, will be on display at 55 Pioneer Street through Saturday, August 31. The Smithy is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.smithyarts.org.

Wright To Speak on Fair History

ONEONTA—Wayne Wright will present a lecture on Oneonta’s bygone Central New York Fair, once the second largest in the state, at the Swart-Wilcox House Museum at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. This free program is open to the public and is the latest installment in the museum’s Summer Sunday series. Attendees should bring a folding chair or blanket. For more information, visit http://swartwilcoxhouse.wordpress.com.

CAA Seeks Artists for Sale

COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown Art Association will hold its annual “Fine Arts on the Lawn” outdoor artwork sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1. Artwork must be delivered between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, August 30. Artists must register as soon as possible by contacting gallery@cooperstownart.com or (607) 547-9777.