CONCERT – 7 p.m. Young Artists present “Glimmerglass Festival,” a season preview, in Bandstand/Covered Pavilion. Spring Park, US Rte. 20, Richfield Springs. Info, 315-858-0964.
FATHER’S DAY TALK– 1-3 p.m. “The Man of the House” program offers Henry Wilcox’s 1867-1911 diaries’ excerpts to show drastic changes in that role since. Refreshments, house tours. Swart-Wilcox House, Wilcox Ave., Oneonta.
CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Cherry Valley Artworks presents an evening of new jazz music by The Blake Fleming Trio. $10 admission. The Star Theater, 44 Main Street, Cherry Valley. Info, cvartworks.org.
AUTHOR’S TALK – 2 p.m. In “Rock Music & Memory – An Exploration with Author Libby Cudmore,” the local author shares her personal stories as both a music fan and music critic. Part of Fenimore Art Museum’s Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits. Members free; nonmembers, price included with admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 Route 80, Cooperstown. Info, 607-547-1400, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org.
ART FOR KIDS – 10-11 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers explore art galleries with special hands-on activities. Regular admission cost, members free. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Info, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
PLAY – 8 p.m. Yasmina Reza’s savage comedy, “God of Carnage ,” Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, 607-434-6606 or visit www.facebook.com/Bigger-Boat-Productions-579829205527065/
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mothers, grandmothers, and mothers-to-be get free admission to the Fenimore Art Museum and Farmers’ Museum. Free glass of wine to mothers & or grandmothers w/purchase of food item in Fenimore Café from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 NY-80 & Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-1472
FILM – 6:30p.m.“Desperately Seeking Susan” (PG-13) with the Herb Ritts photography exhibit. $5 members, $7 non-members. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Info, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org.
ART FOR KIDS – 10-11 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers explore art galleries with special hands-on activities. Regular admission cost, members free. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Info, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
CONCERT – 7 p.m. Jeremy Wall and Colby Thomas perform a concert in the home of Jay Fleisher and Judy Pachter with dessert, beverages. $40 to benefit Catskill Symphony Orchestra. 2101 Kelly Corners Road, Oneonta. Info, RSVP, (607) 286-7541.
ART OPENING – 6 – 9 p.m. LEAF Art & Poetry Contest opens featuring amazing art works, poems, live music by Heavens Back Door, more. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0090 ext 106 or visit www.facebook.com/LEAFArtContest/
COOPERSTOWN – An exhibit of Herb Ritts’ famous photo portraits of rock stars from the Rock & Roll Museum in Cleveland opens Tuesday at The Fenimore Art Museum.
It one of six exhibits opening that same day, and 12 in all are planned over the summer.
With a minimalist style and mastery of natural light, photographer Ritts (1952–2002) is known for turning starts into icons. This is the first curated collection of his photos, including David Bowie, Tina Turner, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Prince, Cher, Madonna and many more.
AUDITIONS – 5:30-9:30 p.m. Audition for the Templeton Players many productions this summer at The Farmers’ Museum. Registration required. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Registration info, gestevens17@gmail.com
