Fenimore Art Museum held its 16th annual Art by the Lake juried art invitational on the museum grounds on Saturday, August 12. Eight awards were presented, including the prestigious Fenimore Award, which represents “best in show,” won by Matthias Kern of Andes. Kern will lead relief printmaking lessons for adults at the museum.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 ‘Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories’ Presentation & Tour At The Fenimore SCREENING & TOUR—1-3 p.m. “Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories” screening followed by a tour discussing the use of bald eagle imagery in early American folk art and Native American art. Included with museum admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ FOOD SERVICE—Noon to 1 p.m. Children receive free food. Open to all children through age 18.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 Celebrate The Haudenosaunee HAUDENOSAUNEE—2-5 p.m. Celebrate Native America. Learn the history of the Haudenosaunee, participate in traditional social dances, and find unique items by hand crafters. Free. Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater, Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ RIVER CLEAN-UP—8 a.m. to noon. Susquehanna River Clean-up. Remove trash from the river, take pictures, provide refreshments, or help with first aid if needed. All jobs available. Sign-up required. Cleaning from the…
Otsego Land Trust received $14,780.00 as one of this year’s 19 Preserve New York grants to fund structural analysis and condition assessment at Brookwood Point. The study will consider restoration work of the historic property and evaluate ways to improve public amenities while maintaining the “secret garden” atmosphere.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 ‘Visualizing Time’ lecture with photographer Stephen Wilkes PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE—7 p.m. “Visualizing Time.” Photographer Stephen Wilkes will discuss insight and experiences from his 50-year career, offering a unique perspective on the art of visual storytelling. Registration required. Suggested donation, $20. Presented via Zoom by Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ DINE OUT—Eat out at local restaurants to support Helios Care. The Rusty Bison, 4938 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (607) 282-4347 visit https://www.helioscare.org/all-events/dine-out-for-a-cause/?sd=1672531200&ed=1703980800…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 14 Free Books, Periodicals All Week GIVEAWAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free books and periodicals. No charge or limit, take as many as desired. From the surplus of the Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum Research Library, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Held on the lawn from 8/14 through 8/18. (607) 547-1473 or e-mail h.shear@fenimoreart.org.…
Opportunities for Otsego’s Head Start program has opened enrollment for pregnant people and children up to the age of 5 for the 2023-2024 program year. Head Start is a no-cost preschool program that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children for kindergarten. Open play and guided activities promote learning skills, language, and physical and socio-emotional development.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Children Explore Art Of MC Escher ART WORKSHOP – 10 a.m. “Creative Movement Workshops for Kids” with the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Children aged 6-8 learn about works of M. C. Escher followed by creative movement exercise. Free, registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ ART WORKSHOP – 1 and 3 p.m. “Optical Illusion Workshop for Kids.” Children aged 8-12 learn about works of M. C Escher. Free,…
The Oneonta Rotary Club announced that it will hold a summer wine tasting fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 18 at Social Eats Café-Project 607, 546 Main Street in Oneonta. Guests will try a five-course wine tasting, or can opt for non-alcoholic specialty mocktails. Tickets are $75.00 and must be ordered in advance. All proceeds benefit the club and its activities. To register, visit the Oneonta Rotary Facebook page or call (607) 431-4808.…
Wednesday, July 12 saw the opening of the month-long presentation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at Fenimore Art Museum, which will be presented every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10. The play is being performed by the Glimmer Globe Theatre players under the direction of Michael Henrici who, with wife Danielle, has organized and presented many Shakespearean plays in the past, including last year’s “Romeo and Juliet.”…