By: Larissa Ryan
02/26/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27

BEETHOVEN CONVERSATIONS – 7 p.m. Tune in for musical soiree ‘Beethoven in Love – Songs and the Only Opera’ featuring pre-recorded presentation on Beethoven followed by live Q&A session with Maciej Żółtowski, Music Director, and Thomas Wolf, Executive Director. Q&A limited to 10 patrons. Please RSVP. Next conversation to be held 3/27 on ‘Beethoven Conspiracy – the Illuminati’. Presented by The Catskill Symphony Orchestra. E-mail cso@oneonta.edu to rsvp.’

By: Larissa Ryan
02/24/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25

WORD THURSDAY – 7 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with area poets online. Opens with open mic, followed by presentation by award winning novelist Jeffrey Colvin. Presented by Bright Hill Press & Literary Center. 607-829-5055 or visit www.facebook.com/brighthp/
VOICES OF THE GAME – 10:30 a.m. Continue celebrating Black History Month with discussion with Players’ Alliance President, Curtis Granderson on his career and his role as the president of the Players Alliance to better the game and society. Free, registration required. Presented by The Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-voices-of-the-game-curtis-granderson?date=0

By: Larissa Ryan
02/23/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Highlights of American Folk Art’ with manager of arts education Kevin Gray. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $5. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
By: Larissa Ryan
02/22/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School’ with manager of arts education Kevin Gray. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $5. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org

By: Larissa Ryan
02/21/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

OTSEGO OCTET – Feb.1 – Apr. 30. Explore local trails at the state parks, forests, and land trust sites. Once you’ve completed eight of the 12 trails send in a form & $5 to receive the Otsego Octet Patch. Participants are encouraged to post pictures. Visit otsegooutdoors.org/our-challenge/ for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
02/20/2021 5:00 pm
By: Larissa Ryan
02/19/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

VIRTUAL CONCERT – 7 p.m. Dance to local alt rock band Hanzolo in the safety of your home this Cooperstown Winter Carnival. Visit www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com for info.
COVID-19 TESTING – 8 a.m. Free rapid testing for people with no symptoms of Covid-19. Appointments required. Oneonta Health Center, 125 Main St., Oneonta. 607-433-6510 or visit www.bassett.org/covid-19

By: Larissa Ryan
02/18/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

TALENT SHOW – 7 p.m. Enjoy videos submitted by Cooperstown Talent for the Cooperstown Winter Carnival. Visit www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
02/18/2021 10:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18

TRIVIA NIGHT – 7 p.m. Get your housemates together for fun ‘Around The World’ themed game night. Part of the Cooperstown Winter Carnival. Visit www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com for info.

By: Larissa Ryan
02/16/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

ICE FISHING – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring the kids out to learn ice fishing from State park staff and NYS DEC ‘I Fish NY.’ Free, registration required due to Covid. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Co. Rd. 31, Cooperstown. 607-547-8662 or visit www.facebook.com/GlimmerglassStatePark/

By: Larissa Ryan
02/15/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

AUTHOR SERIES – 2 p.m. Enjoy interview with author of “Billy Ball: Billy Beane and the Resurrection of the Oakland A’s” Dale Tafoya with Bruce Markusen. Free, registration required. Presented by The Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-author-series-Dale-Tafoya?date=0

By: Larissa Ryan
02/14/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15

PRESIDENTS DAY!
DONATIONS – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Weekdays. Check your closets for gently used artworks to donate to the CAA Spring Cleaning Bazaar. Support the local art association, clear some space at home. Drop off weekdays through March 5. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com

By: Larissa Ryan
02/11/2021 9:12 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP – 1:30 p.m. ‘Cultural Diversity: Diversity In The Dugout’ presentation on how the national pastime has brought together players and fans from all walks of life for the love of the sport. Free, registration required. Presented by Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-field-trip-Cultural-Diversity-2021?date=0

By: Larissa Ryan
02/09/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

COOPERSTOWN REFLECTS – 7 p.m. Library Anti-Racism series continues with presentation ‘Cooperstown Reflects on Racism and Law Enforcement.’ Will include moderated panel discussion featuring Frank Cavalieri, Cooperstown Police Chief; Richard Devlin, Otsego County Sheriff; Ellen Tillapaugh, Mayor, Village of Cooperstown; more. Free, registration required. Presented by Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown. 607-547-8344 or visit www.eventbrite.com/o/friends-of-the-village-library-23034666815
COVID-19 TESTING – 8 a.m. Free rapid testing for people with no symptoms of Covid-19. Appointments required. Bassett Prime Care, 1 Atwell Dr., Cooperstown. 607-547-7973 or visit www.bassett.org/covid-19

By: Larissa Ryan
02/08/2021 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

CURATOR SPOTLIGHT – 2 p.m. Hall of fame curators give glimpses of artifacts in the museums collection from each of the five American League Central Teams, featured from the ‘Starting Nine’ exhibit. This exhibit is a great introduction to the 30 MLB teams. Free, registration required. Presented by Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-curator-spotlight-starting-nine-al-central?date=0
