News Briefs: November 6, 2025

25 Main Releases Calendar

CHERRY VALLEY—25 Main Collective’s fall exhibition, “Highlight,” will be on display through Sunday, November 2. It features extra work by artists who participated in the Cherry Valley Art Trail on October 4-5. The November exhibition, “Inspired by a Book,” will open with a reception featuring food and music from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, November 7 and remain open until November 30. There will be an artists’ talk at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 23. Jessica Capeci will lead a fire cider workshop from 1-3 p.m. on November 9 and Marissa Perkins will demonstrate making sterling silver spinner rings from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 16. Cherry Valley’s Farm Toy Show will be held at Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8. A memorial for the Cherry Valley Massacre will be held in the cemetery at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 9. 25 Main will have an open house for its annual Holiday Marketplace during the next First Friday, from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, December 5. Cherry Valley’s Holiday Weekend will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7.

CCS Football Season Ends

COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown football ended its season with a 54-20 loss to Morrisville-Eaton in the quarterfinals on Saturday, November 1. Senior Thomas Hellenthal scored on a nearly 50-yard run. Senior quarterback Brenin Dempsey ended his career with a touchdown and a scoring pass to Sawyer Bridger. The Hawkeyes finished the season 4-5. M-E will host three-seed Waterville in the semifinals on Friday, November 7.

Ensemble Destined for NYC

ONEONTA—The Hartwick College Wind Ensemble will make its second appearance on the main stage at Carnegie Hall on Monday, March 23. They will arrive in the city the night before for a pre-performance clinic at the Westin Hotel Times Square. The ensemble features more than 40 performers, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. Contributions to the music department to assist with the trip are welcome.

Bernat, Ratinov To Perform

STAMFORD—Friends of Music of Stamford, NY will present acclaimed chamber musicians Nina Bernat, double bass, and Anthony Ratinov, piano, in a concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 16. They will perform works by Beethoven, Janáček, Achron and Brahms. The concert will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 96 Main Street. There is a suggested donation of $15.00 per person, or $10.00 for seniors and students. No advance sales or reservations will be made, and only cash and check are accepted.

Legion Announces Vets Event

GILBERTSVILLE—The Gilbertsville American Legion Auxiliary will host its public Veterans’ Day Ceremony at the Butternut Valley Grange Hall, 7 Bloom Street in Gilbertsville, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 9. After opening ceremonies and remarks by the Boy Scouts and village Mayor Aidan Woishnis, Gary Flaherty of the Oneonta Veterans’ Outreach Center will deliver the keynote address. There will be patriotic music and light refreshments. Applications for “Hometown Heroes” banners honoring a veteran will be available. For more information, call (607) 783-2232.