Concerts Return To Ommegang As Avett Brothers Play Induction Weekend
OMMEGANG CONCERTS RETURN
Avett Brothers Play 2 Shows
For HoF Induction Weekend
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Colorscape Art Festival
ARTS FESTIVAL – 11 a.m. Find artists showing off their best works from paintings, fabric arts, sculptures, photography, music, activities, more at Colorscapes Chenango. Free. East and West Parks, Norwich. 607-336-3378 or visit colorscape.org
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Opening Reception
‘The Oneonta 49ers’
EXHIBIT RECEPTION – 2 – 4 p.m. Celebrate exhibit “The Oneonta ‘49ers” about Oneonta storekeeper Collis Huntington who left to open a branch store and find his fortune in California, accompanied by 5 other Oneontans. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org/upcomingevents.htm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Celebrate Summer Fun
SUMMER CELEBRATION – 3 – 7 p.m. Celebrate summer by the waterfront with OPA. Bring a dish to share, enjoy BBQ. Come prepared for swimming, outdoor games, other park activities, relax with friends. Gilbert Lake State Park, Mount Vision. 607-386-1508 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegopride/
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2019
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Celebrate Local Musicians
MUSIC FESTIVAL – 1 – 8 p.m. Celebration of Local Musicians features performances by 5 local bands, myriad individuals musicians. Donations support Gary Johnson Memorial Music Scholarship Fund. at Maple Street Park, Oneonta. 607-431-1001 or visit www.facebook.com/CleinmanNetwork/
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 28
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 28
Community Music Fest
Featuring Local Bands
MUSIC FEST – Noon – 3 p.m. Enjoy music from Leatherstocking Pipe and Drum Band as they march down Main St. to St. James Episcopal Church where they will be followed by Cajun Pete’s Jazz Band ), and Pipe Organ and Vocalists in the Church. All welcome. Begins at Mueller Plaza, Main St., Oneonta. 432-1458 or visit www.facebook.com/St-James-Church-Oneonta-128875903812158/
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 20
Reading: ‘The Big Fella: Ruth
And The World He Created’
BASEBALL AUTHOR – 1 p.m. Reading by Jane Leavy, author “The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created.” Discuss baseball history, ask questions, get your copy signed. Included with Museum admission. Grandstand Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 13
Railway Celebrates 150 years
SESQUICENTENNIAL – Noon – 9 p.m. Celebrate 150th anniversary of Cooperstown-Charlotte Valley Railway with golden spike, speeches, music, celebratory train ride followed by cannon shoot, ice cream social, historical presentation, fireworks, more. Cost, $30/adult. Depart Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St., Milford. 607-432-2429 or visit www.facebook.com/cacvrr/
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 16
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Corned Beef & Cabbage
With Irish Step Dancers
IRISH DINNER – 4-7 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Tekakwitha Council 10968 host a corned beef & cabbage dinner with Irish step dancers performing. Free, donations accepted. St. Mary’s Parish Center, 31 Elm St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-8519.
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Adorn-A-Door Wreath Festival
WREATH FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Find beautiful wreathes up for auction at Adorn-A-Door Wreath Festival. Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com
FORGE & FEAST – 7 p.m. Come dressed as a viking with a dish for the feast at 7:30, followed by LARPing competition to determine greatest warrior. Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Oneonta. 607-433-2009.
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
Beginnings Of Baseball
Trading Card Game
COMMUNITY PROGRAM – 6:30 p.m. Learn how the baseball card game began with Hall of Fame librarian Jim Gates in “The Origins of Trading Cards.” Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-0600, ext. 101 or visit www.facebook.com/Woodside.Hall/
PARK WALK – 6:30 – 8 p.m. Walk through norther portion of park with Patricia Riddell Kent and Steve Kent. Visit historic building, fields, forests along Schenevus creek on mostly flat terrain. Riddell State Park, Davenport. 607-432-2114 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/a-walk-on-the-flat-side-riddell-state-park/
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
Folk Music With Wintergreen
CONCERT – 7 p.m. Wintergreen, folk trio performs traditional, contemporary, original music with variety of folk instruments. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-5256 or visit richcooperstown.org/lakefront-concert-series/
NATURAL HISTORY – 2 p.m. Presentation features interactive slideshow, live animals to introduce kids to unique reptiles, amphibians of Vermont. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Young Artists In The Park
CONCERT – 7 – 8 p.m. Glimmerglass Opera Young Artist Quartet performs mix of opera, classic musical theater, including selections from West Side Story. Huntington Park, Oneonta. 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/calendar/
THEATER – 1:30 p.m. Showing “Silent Night.” About the Christmas Eve Truce between German, Scottish, French soldiers during WWI. Cost, $26-$126. Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-2255 or visit glimmerglass.org/events/silent-night/
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 10
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 10
Cooperstown Community
Band At The Lakefront
CONCERT – 7 p.m. Cooperstown Community Band celebrates 157 years performing patriotic marches, Broadway show tunes, dixieland, more. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-5256 or visit richcooperstown.org/lakefront-concert-series/
SOLAR PRESENTATION – 6 – 7:30 p.m. Learn about Community Solar with Southern Tier Solar Works. Bushel, 84 Main St., Delhi. Call 607-873-9220 or visit www.facebook.com/STSWNY/
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JAN. 20
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JAN. 20
Art Day At The Fenimore
COMMUNITY ART DAY – 10 a.m.- Noon. Create an underwater scene with the Japanese art of “gyotaku,” (fish printing) using rubber replicas of Otsego Lake fish. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Info, www.FenimoreArt.org.
BROADBAND INFO – 2 p.m. Public meeting to update the community on the Broadband project. Questions welcome. Laurens Central School, 55 Main St., Laurens. Call 607-432-2050 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegoelectriccooperative/