News Briefs: June 12, 2025
25 Main Announces Events
CHERRY VALLEY—25 Main Collective art gallery’s June exhibition, “PHANTASM/Chimera,” will be on display through Sunday, June 29. Featuring work by Joshua Carnegie, Vincent Grey and Varten Poghosian, the show will conclude with a catered artist talk at 5 p.m. on June 29. The gallery will host local instructor Amanda Trumbull for a wire-wrapped bracelet workshop from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. Registration is $50.00. Spaces are limited; reserve a spot at 25maincollective.com.
Reuse Program Is Underway
ONEONTA—The Catskill Regional Teacher Center and the Otsego ReUse Center, a project of The Arc Otsego, launched Carol Dee’s Closet to support local educators and reduce waste. The new program has a dedicated space at the ReUse Center where teachers can donate unused educational materials like books, games or art supplies. Other teachers can borrow or take the materials for free, reducing waste and fostering community. Visit the ReUse Center and speak to a staff member to participate. For more information, visit sites.google.com/view/catskill-regional-teacher/home.
Michot To Play at Roxbury
ROXBURY—Louis Michot, two-time Grammy-winning fiddle player and singer for the Lost Bayou Ramblers, is on tour to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, “Rêve du Troubadour” (The Troubadour’s Dream). He will play at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13. Tiered equity pricing is available; visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call (607) 326-7908 for tickets or more information. Michot is a passionate ambassador for French Louisiana culture and seeks to raise awareness on the ecological plight of his home in the fastest disappearing landmass on earth.
HSFD Celebrates Anniversary
HARTWICK SEMINARY—The Hartwick Seminary Fire Department will celebrate its 75th anniversary at 4877 State Highway 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. The all-day festival will include food, raffles and giveaways, equipment demonstrations and tours, free blood pressure checks, and Child Safe IDs.
Botulism Risk Announced
BRONX—P. East Trading Corp and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued a recall for salted smoked split herring with the container code Lot1PRC5073. The product, manufactured by Sea Star Seafood Ltd., of Canada, was found to be improperly eviscerated. Sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited in New York, as fish entrails are more likely to contain Clostridium botulinum spores. Symptoms of botulism include dizziness, blurred or doubled vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, abdominal distension and paralysis. People experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. Consumers who purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact P. East Trading Corp at (718) 991-6070 or peast1@gmail.com.
Book Collection Is Saturday
COOPERSTOWN—Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown’s annual Summer Book Sale will run from June 21-29. The final collection event will take place at the Fair Street entrance to the Village Hall from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 14. Donations of used books in good condition will be accepted; outdated travel guides, dictionaries, encyclopedias and textbooks cannot be donated. Movies on DVD and audiobooks on CD are also acceptable. The library has also arranged for a shredder truck to be available on Main Street during the collection period, allowing the community to clean out old paper documents.
FCO Concert Date Announced
STAMFORD—The Fenimore Chamber Orchestra and Artistic Director Maciej Żółtowski will perform at the First Presbyterian Church, 96 Main Street in Stamford, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. Hosted by the Friends of Music of Stamford, the concert will include a rich selection of early 20th-century music by composers like Granville Bantock and Joan Trimble. There is a suggested donation of $15.00 per person, or $10.00 for students and seniors, with no charge for those under 13. Only cash or check will be accepted, and no advance sales are available. For more information or to view the full 2025 concert schedule, visit friendsmusic.org.
Dickey To Address Gardeners
COOPERSTOWN—The Lake and Valley Garden Club will host famed garden designer and author Page Dickey for a talk and book signing at the Fenimore Art Museum at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. Tickets for the lecture, including a reception, outdoor tea and a signed copy of her new book, “Uprooted: A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again,” are available for $40.00 by Venmo or check payable to the Garden Club, PO Box 164, Cooperstown. The event also includes a jewelry sale by Vintage Vogue.
Ecstatic Dance Scheduled
ONEONTA—Ecstatic Dance Oneonta: Dance and Move will return to the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, 12 Ford Avenue, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 28. The sober, family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for free-form dance, creative expression and authentic connection. Participants are encouraged to let go of inhibitions and expectations, move as they feel, and be themselves. Attendees should bring water, comfortable clothing and an open mind. Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $15.00-25.00, with no one turned away for lack of funds, via EventBrite.
Gohorel To Lead Workshop
STAMFORD—Textile artist Anne Gohorel will lead a color and pattern textile design workshop at the Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street in Stamford, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Participants will learn to create patterns and harmonious color combinations to personalize their wardrobe and home. All materials will be provided, and tiered equity pricing is available on a sliding scale from $10.00-30.00. For more information, contact headwaters@roxburyartsgroup.org or visit roxburyartsgroup.org.
‘Talking Opera’ Continues
COOPERSTOWN—The Guild of the Glimmerglass Festival’s 23rd season of “Talking Opera” pre-production presentations will continue at the Fenimore Art Museum at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13. Festival Music Director Joseph Colaneri will present a discussion of “The Rake’s Progress,” an opera with music by Igor Stravinsky and libretto by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman. Colaneri will conduct this show and “Tosca” this season. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a meet-and-greet with the artists and light refreshments after the presentation. All Talking Opera programs will be recorded and posted on glimmerglassguild.org.
Trolley Station Topic of Talk
FLY CREEK—The Fly Creek Area Historical Society will hold its next monthly meeting at the Grange, 208 Cemetery Road, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25. Prior to the business meeting, Les Sittler will give a presentation on the Fly Creek Trolley Station at 6:30. It will be held onsite at 187 Cemetery Road.
Cocktail Fundraiser Planned
ROXBURY—The Roxbury Arts Group will hold a “Cocktails for Culture” benefit event at the elegant Villa Sposa in Roxbury at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. Guests will enjoy curated cocktails, champagne, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and a diverse array of hors d’oeuvres and interactive food stations. Cuban Walt’s Blues and Adam Ippolito will provide live music. All proceeds will benefit the arts group’s year-round programming, concerts, workshops, and exhibits that promote arts and culture across the rural Catskill area. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call (607) 326-7908.
Gas Down a Penny in NYS
UTICA—The average price of a gallon of gas in New York State fell by one cent to $3.10 over the week ending Monday, June 9, according to AAA Northeast. Nationwide demand fell by nearly 12 percent to 8.26 barrels a day, a greater drop than the usual post-holiday slump. Domestic supply and inventory remain near record levels, with an extra 3.4 million barrels accumulating in Northeast stockpiles over the week. Domestic oil production in May reached 13.46 million barrels a day, just behind the record 13.48 barrels per day set in March. New York prices are the same as last month and 52 cents lower than this date last year.