By: Larissa Ryan
02/10/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEB.11

GRILLED CHEESE NIGHT – 5 – 7 p.m. Enjoy comfort food from local chefs as well as local beer, wine, cider, live music, more. Proceeds benefit Otsego2000 & Otsego Outdoors. Cost, $25/adult, $15/child. Cooperstown Farmers Market, 101 Main St., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8881 or visit www.otsego2000.org
SNOWSHOE WALK – 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Look for signs of life past, present and future with a guide from OCCA. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/winter-carnival-snowshoe-walk/

By: Larissa Ryan
12/14/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DEC. 15

CHRISTMAS CEILI – 7-9 p.m. Participate in a traditional Irish Dance performed by the Iona Troupe. Tickets, $10/adult, $5/child. Cooperstown Art Association. Call 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com
MUSICAL – 7:30-10 p.m. The Orpheus Theater presents “Annie.” Tickets, $20/adult. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Call 607-432-9392 or visit www.facebook.com/OrpheusTheatre/

By: Larissa Ryan
11/18/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOV. 19
Give the gift of Christmas to children in need. To participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program CLICK HERE!
SUFFRAGE EVENT – 2 p.m. The League of Women Voters hosts Theodora Talks featuring local women telling their stories, followed by a roundtable discussion. NJ Sterling Auditorium, Cooperstown High School. Call 607-547-2586 or visit www.facebook.com/LWVoftheCooperstownArea/.
SQUARE DANCE – 5-9 p.m. Spend an evening dancing with friends. Admission, $8 members, $9 non-members. Oneonta Moose Club, 119 W. Broadway, Oneonta. Call 607-435-6871.

By: Larissa Ryan
11/16/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 17
Give the gift of Christmas to children in need. To participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program CLICK HERE!
CONCERT – 7-9 p.m. Tusk, one of the nations top tribute bands, perform Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Cost, $20. Followed by the 70s Dance Party 9 p.m.-Midnight. The Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-316-2870 or visit foothillspac.org
BENEFIT AUCTION – 5:30 p.m. Great items up for sale to benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Bring items to sell, or bid on interesting items for auction. Holiday Inn, 5206 NY-23, Oneonta. www.oneontahistory.org or call (607)432-0960.

By: Larissa Ryan
11/03/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOV. 4
FOOD & FARMING – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Conference “Careers and New Ventures,” features knowledgeable speakers, vendors, breakout sessions, panel discussion to inform and inspire NYS farmers and the public. Free, open to all. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/food-farm
VETERANS TRIBUTE – 5-9 p.m. Concert in tribute to our Veterans featuring Joe Diffie. Cost, $25/adult, Veterans/active duty enter free. The Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org

By: Larissa Ryan
11/03/2017 9:50 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 3
CENTENNIAL RECEPTION – 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library and hear about the history of the library, plans for the future, and get a sneak peak at the new design for Huntington Park. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org
FAMILY CELEBRATION – 3:30-5 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library with the family. Includes free face, painting, balloons, a clown, classic games, refreshments. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org

By: Larissa Ryan
10/13/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCT. 14

WOODSMENS FESTIVAL – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A showcase of logging, sawing, and woodworking history. Includes lumberjack skill, and woodworking demonstrations, food, and music. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. www.hanfordmills.org or call (607)278-5744 or e-mail info@hanfordmills.org
OPERA – 12:55 p.m. See Mozart’s “Die Zauberflote” streaming live from The Met. Tickets, $20/adult. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org/index.php/shows/metropolitan-opera-in-hd/

By: Larissa Ryan
10/12/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCT. 13

CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. The Ancia saxophone Quartet presented by the Oneonta Concert Association. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. oneontaconcertassociation.org
COUNTRY MUSIC – 7 p.m. The Barnyard Saints perform foot stomping, outlaw, country music with special guest Everett Farrell. Show at 8. Admission, $5. Cash bar for those 21+. the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org

By: Larissa Ryan
09/29/2017 5:14 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

FIBRE WEEKEND – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn all about the fibers we use from the utilitarian to the decorative. Will include hands on workshops like rope-making, weaving, or dying and more. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown.
www.farmersmuseum.org/fiber-weekend
HOPS RACE – 10 a.m. Drops to Hops Race. Register 8:30-9:30, cost $55. Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-2800 or visit
www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2017-drops-to-hops/

By: Larissa Ryan
09/28/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

CONCERT – 7 p.m. The Nate Gross Band performs with special guest Mike Herman. Show starts at 8 p.m. Includes a cash bar for those age 21+. Admission $5. The Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. foothillspac.org
ART RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Opening exhibit “The Wednesday Painters… Past & Present,” “Break out of The Box” an invitational miniature challenge, “Autumn Harvest” a retrospective in watercolors and mono-types by Betty Kratzenstein. The Cooperstown Art Association. Visit www.cooperstownart.com

By: Larissa Ryan
09/16/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

GLIMMERGLASS REGATTA – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate the 50th regatta with Otsego sailing club. See the races on Otsego Lake. Otsego Sailing Club, 5992 St. Rt. 80, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-9473 or visit www.facebook.com/Otsego-Sailing-Club-810835935714714/
THEATER – 2 p.m. Orpheus Theater presents “Spring Awakening.” Hamblin Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Call (607) 432-9392 or visit www.orpheustheatre.org

By: Larissa Ryan
09/14/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

SQUARE DANCE – 7:30-10 p.m. First dance of the season with the Doubleday Dancers Western Square Dance Club of Cooperstown. Ray Taylor will call, Elma Taylor will cue. Admission, $5. Cooperstown Elementary School. Call (607)264-8128
THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Orpheus Theater presents “Spring Awakening.” Hamblin Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Call (607) 432-9392 or visit www.orpheustheatre.org

By: Larissa Ryan
09/08/2017 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

RODEO – 7 p.m. Features Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling. Pre-rodeo fun starts at 4 with games, food, music. Tickets, $20. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. Visit www.oneontaoutlaws.com/teams/default.asp?u=ONEONTAOUTLAWS&s=baseball&p=home
HERO 5K – 10 a.m. Support your local heroes at 9/11 heroes 5K. Registration, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fee, $35. Proceeds benefit Fly Creek Fire & EMS Depts. Fly Creek Fire Dept., 832 Co. Hwy. 26, Fly Creek. Call 6075472800

By: Larissa Ryan
09/07/2017 5:03 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

BIG BAND CONCERT – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Travel to a time when “Swing was the Thing.” Bring a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. Call (607)547-5098 ext. 6 or visit hydehall.org/event/small-town-big-band-in-concert-at-hyde-hall/
CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. The New York Connection: Traditional Irish Music, Dance and Song. The Oneonta Concert Association brings the sounds of Ireland to the Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. oneontaconcertassociation.org

By: Larissa Ryan
12/09/2016 4:00 am
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DEC. 9

We still have 6 families in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in need of a benefactor this holiday season. CLICK HERE to learn how you can help them.
THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Orpheus Theater presents the “Wizard of Oz.” Part of the ‘Orpheus Ascending’ fundraising and volunteering campaigh. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Onoenta, 108 Ravine pkwy, Oneonta. Info, www.orpheustheatre.org
