The First United Methodist Church on Chestnut Street stands today as one of Oneonta’s longest serving faith communities, tracing its origins to a small Methodist “class meeting” formed in 1830.…
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CONCERT—7:30 p.m. “A Night of Glory and Grace: Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’ and Maurice Duruflé’s ‘Requiem.’” Performed by the Catskill Choral Society. Tickets required. Also showing at 3 p.m. on 5/2. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 386-5151 or https://www.catskillchoralsociety.org/tickets…
Over a stretch of ongoing deep cold starting the weekend of January 24, often dropping below 0℉, new discussions have arisen about local support for those without shelter.…
Since Monday, January 26, 2026, the church at 66 Chestnut Street has been a refuge from the frigid temperatures for several homeless individuals in the City of Oneonta.…
The annual event provides free holiday meals—served in person, via pick-up, or delivered to homes—for anyone who is alone, food-insecure or simply in need of connection during the Christmas season.…
H. Laverne Thomas, retired professor of mathematics at the State University of New York at Oneonta, musician, and community leader, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 1, 2025, surrounded by his children, caregivers, and Hospice staff.…
Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert are on tour and will play folk tunes from their fourth album together, titled “Volume 4.” They will be traveling all the way from their home in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a press release.…
AUDITION—6-8:30 p.m. Catskill Community Players hold auditions for “Murder on the Orient Express.” Performances on 11/1 and 11/2 at 7:30 and 11/3 at 2 p.m. at the Wieting Theatre. Auditions held at First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 383-3751 or visit https://catskillplayers.org/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 1 PROJECT Trio in Concert FIRST DAY OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CONCERT—7:30 p.m. “PROJECT Trio.” Oneonta Concert Association presents one of the most watched instrumental ensembles on the Internet, known for their wide appeal, subversive humor and first-rate playing. General admission, $25. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1589 or visit http://www.oneontaconcertassociation.org/…
The dinner, which served more than 850 people, also featured a gift card donation drive for families impacted by the December 9 explosion on Richards Avenue.…
