Marianna Shepard Garrett passed away peacefully on December 22, 24. Marianna was born in Cooperstown, New York on March 7, 1936 to Richard and Mollie Shepard. She grew up in Cooperstown and graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1954.…
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HOLIDAYS—4:30-7 p.m. “Glimmer Nights Holiday Light Show.” Tickets required. Held Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings through 12/29. Fenimore Farm & Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.fenimorefarm.org/…
“Fenimore Farm & Country Village communicates dynamism through its unique location, encompassing a broad range of exhibits and activities—everything from a beautiful rural setting and a historic village to special events and programs, and a working farm,” said Paul S. D’Ambrosio, president of Fenimore Farm and Fenimore Art Museum.…
Sissoko, whose career includes collaborations with iconic artists such as Paul Simon and Harry Belafonte, will share with concertgoers the vibrant and meditative sounds of West African music. His performance will offer a memorable afternoon of cultural exploration and musical brilliance, organizers said.…
GHOST TOUR—5:30 p.m. “Things That Go Bump in the Night.” Six tours each night; last one departs at 8 p.m. Fees apply; registration required. Also held 10/19, 10/25 and 10/26. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/ GHOST TOUR—6-7 p.m. “Hyde & Shriek! Candlelight Ghost Tours.” Tour the hall and hear tales of the ghostly apparitions who have lingered there for over two centuries. Also held 10/19, 10/25 and 10/26. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State…
Linda H. Schuermann, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, surrounded by family at home in Richlands, North Carolina. Born on October 6, 1936 in Paterson, New Jersey, Linda was the daughter of the late Paul and Corinne Haase. After graduating from Tenafly High School, Linda attended Syracuse University and received a degree in art education. She had many careers in the art field, such as a nursery school art teacher, a successful interior decorator, and an informative…
This weekend's Tractor Fest at The Farmers' Museum and a talk on the ins and outs of probate on October 16 are among topics discussed in today's news briefs.…
This week's news briefs provide information on upcoming rummage sales, annual meetings, new art exhibits, recent "Faculty Champions" awards, fundraising events and more.…
HARVEST FEST—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the bounty of the fall harvest, featuring vendors, performers, artisans and more. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/event/harvest-festival/2024-09-15/…
This week's news briefs include information about a new COVID vaccine, various workshops, an upcoming meeting of the Oneonta Democratic Club, the Grand and Glorious Fall Fair and more.…
