HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 ZuZu African Acrobats Perform at Hartwick College PERFORMANCE—6:30 p.m. ZuZu African Acrobats presents traditional Kenyan and Tanzanian circus dances set to soulful African beats. Slade Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4373 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/news/popular-performance-group-returns-to-hartwick-college-for-a-black-history-month-celebration/…
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A virtual option is also available; more information can be found at bassett.org/memorial. Those planning to attend in person are asked to RSVP by Monday, February 26 to gerald.paciello@bassett.org.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Explore Exhibit ‘Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School’ VIRTUAL TOUR—2 p.m. “Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School.” Live virtual tour exploring a collection of Cooper family memorabilia, paintings by Thomas Cole, and other works from members of the Hudson River School of art. Followed by Q&A session. Free, $10 suggested donation. Registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/…
Among the topics to be explored in this “Reinventing Oneonta” presentation on Tuesday, February 27 are: the need for more housing; making public spaces more active; ensuring safe and inviting neighborhoods; increasing entertainment opportunities; creating streets that are both pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly; and providing closer access to parking.…
ONEONTA—Frank left his life on earth on Friday, February 23, 2024 and is on his way to explore the cosmos.
Born July 15, 1952 in Columbus, Georgia, he spent his younger years split between the San Francisco area and summers with his grandparents on Long Island.
Frank was an avid soccer fan and a follower of the Premier League—especially the Liverpool team. He shared his enthusiasm for the sport by coaching his son’s team and conducting coaching clinics for parent volunteers. In…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Practice Pottery at The Smithy POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts.org/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ‘Gifts of Wildflowers’ ExhibitArtist Discussion EXHIBIT DISCUSSION—5 p.m. “Gifts of Wildflowers” artist Carleigh Wagner discusses her process and what comes next on this final day of her show. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-4025 or visit https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective/…
PIERSTOWN—Michael Willis, 81, for many years a senior executive in the book publishing business in Manhattan and more recently the director of Press and Public Relations at Glimmerglass Opera, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home in Pierstown. He is survived by his husband, Bill Oliver.
Arrangements are with Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown.…
MIDDLEFIELD—Edward B. Snyder, 83, husband of Joan, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home on County Route 33.
Arrangements are with Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Snow Moon Outing at Gilbert Lake State Park OUTDOORS—2-8 p.m. “Lantern-Light Snow Moon Hike.” Enjoy the lake by moonlight, warm-up with a hot beverage and fires at the Briggs Pavilion, donate a non-perishable item to the local food bank. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 432-2114 or visit https://www.facebook.com/GilbertLakeStatePark FIRST AID—9 a.m. “CPR Certification Course.” Schenevus Fire Department, 40 Main Street, Schenevus. (607) 547-4328 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyEmergencyServices…