By: Larissa Ryan
01/16/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
MLK CELEBRATION – 3 p.m. Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the Oneonta Chapter of the NAACP. Visit www.facebook.com/OneontaAreaNAACP/ for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
02/16/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

PRESIDENTS DAY!
PERFORMANCE – 9 – 10:30 p.m. ‘Step Afrika’ performs dance that uses the human body as an instrument as practiced by traditionally African American fraternities, sororities and incorporates song, story telling, audience participation. Admission, $3/person. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta.

By: Larissa Ryan
01/19/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 20

MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. DAY
DOCUMENTARY – 7 – 9 p.m. Showing ‘King In The Wilderness’ depicting the final chapters of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he deals with criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. Discussion to follow. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta.

By: Larissa Ryan
01/18/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

CELEBRATION – 2 – 4 p.m. Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with NAACP featuring songs from the Civil Rights movement, speech from Gary Herzig, NY Attorney General Letitia James, the ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, more. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/Oneonta-Area-NAACP-183152115619038/

By: Larissa Ryan
01/14/2020 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

FILM SOCIETY – 7 p.m. Cooperstown film society presents ‘Yesterday: What if no one remembered the Beatles but you?’ (2019) with long time rock tour manager John Draper welcoming all to the third season of Film Society. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/FilmSocCoop/

By: Larissa Ryan
12/30/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

New Years Eve!
CELEBRATION – 5 p.m. Start a safe & sober New Years celebration with parade down Main St. followed by poetry readings, festival featuring live music, games, dancing, & special guest Anthony Eardley, Oneonta’s American Ninja Warrior. Then first ever talent show featuring $1000 prize at 7:30, then black-light after-party featuring entertainment by Cosmic Karma Fire Spinners. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit www.facebook.com/FNOneonta/

By: Larissa Ryan
12/11/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

FILM – 7 p.m. Showing ‘The Muslims Are Coming’ followed by optional discussion led by Prof. Brett Heindl. Waterfront Room, Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta. 607-432-6988.
By: Larissa Ryan
12/06/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

HOLIDAY PARADE – 3 p.m. Celebrate the holidays on Main St. Line up at 3, parade at 4. Main St., Oneonta. Visit www.foothillspac.org
TREE FESTIVAL – 3 – 7 p.m. View Christmas Trees beautifully decorated by area individuals, businesses. Production Center, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit www.foothillspac.org
TREE LIGHTING – 5:30 – 8 p.m. Celebrate the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Muller Plaza, Oneonta.

By: Larissa Ryan
11/13/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how.
CELEBRATION – 3 – 5 p.m. Join St. Mary’s Food Pantry to celebrate 40 years. Enjoy refreshments, tour the pantry. RSVP by 11/1. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta. 607-386-2623 or e-mail doeridge2016@gmail.com

By: Larissa Ryan
10/15/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

CELEBRATION – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Celebrate 150th birthday of Cardiff Giant. Pay $0.50 to see the giant, enjoy a GIANT cake, hear the stories of the hoax, enjoy a performance of the show, party like its 1869. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/stec_event/birthday/0
By: Larissa Ryan
08/06/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

THEATER – 7 p.m. Classic metatheatrical play “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder portrays everyday live of residents of the fictional Grover’s Corner. Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org

By: Larissa Ryan
06/20/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 21

CELEBRATION – 3–4:30 p.m. Celebrate the first day of summer w/popsicles, Corn Hole and Giant Jenga. Free. Front lawn of Clark Sports Center. 124 County Hwy 52, Cooperstown. Info, 607-547-2800, ext. 103 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com

By: Larissa Ryan
06/11/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – 9 a.m. Learn about the historic events in 1939 while celebrating the Baseball Hall of Fame’s 80th birthday. Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.baseballhall.org/, 607-547-7200.

By: Larissa Ryan
12/30/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

CELEBRATION – 6 p.m. – Midnight. Fireworks at 10. Ring out 2018 with pizza party before parade down Main St. Ring in 2019 with performances by Alex Torres and his Latin orchestra. Free admission. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Visit firstnightoneonta.com

By: Larissa Ryan
12/28/2018 5:00 pm