By: Larissa Ryan
12/12/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

CHRISTMAS CEILI – 7 – 9 p.m. Celebrate the season with full Irish Dance, traditional ceili dance. Audience participation encouraged. Cost, $10/adult. Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com

By: Larissa Ryan
07/28/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 29

OPENING RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate opening of exhibit “Forged In History” featuring works by guest & member artists with first floor exhibit “Picturing the Grange” by Andy Baugnet showcasing B&W photos of granges from throughout NYS. The Smithy Art Gallery, Cooperstown. 607-547-8671 or visit www.smithyarts.org
By: Larissa Ryan
06/07/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 8

CONCERT – 3-5 p.m. FLAME performs a free concert as part of the Family Resource network’s 25th anniversary. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. www.foothillspac.org.

By: Larissa Ryan
05/23/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 24

CARNIVAL – 6-10 p.m. Rides, flea market, crafts and more. Free admission, parking. Wristband Specials $25. General Clinton Park, 2507 Hinkley Ln, Bainbridge. Info, www.canoeregatta.org

By: Larissa Ryan
05/12/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 13

OPENING RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Exhibition about relationships, familial & material, FREE. The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio. Thru June 9. 1 Otsego Ct., Cooperstown. Info, www.smithyarts.org/calendar
By: Larissa Ryan
05/10/2019 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 11

GARDEN PARTY – 12-3 p.m. English tea, tours of new furnishings at Hyde Hall. Free, open to the public. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, 607-547-5098.

By: Larissa Ryan
12/15/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – 3 – 5 p.m. Live performance of Charles Dicken’s classic tale featuring local performers. Tickets, $15/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/A-Christmas-Carol
THEATER – 2 p.m. Musical performance of Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” by Orpheus Theater. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. 607-432-1800 or visit www.facebook.com/OrpheusTheatre/

By: Larissa Ryan
12/14/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

CONCERT SERIES –7:30 p.m. Performance by The Empty Pockets showcasing multiple lead singers, rich harmonies, skilled instrumentalists, an old-school sensibility built on Americana, Blues, Soul. Ballroom, Village Hall, Cooperstown. 607-547-1812 or visit cooperstownconcertseries.org/the-empty-pockets-saturday-december-15-2018/

By: Larissa Ryan
12/13/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Concert featuring Frederic Chrislip, performing songs, lute solos. Admission, $10. Tickets available at Cooperstown Natural Foods, The Green Toad Book Store, Eighth Note Music Store. First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9371 or visit www.fredericchrislip.com

By: Larissa Ryan
12/12/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13

PREVIEW PARTY – 5 – 7 p.m. Preview ceramic items at pop-up holiday market featuring functional, decorative items from local artists. The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. 607-547-8671 or visit www.smithyarts.org

By: Larissa Ryan
11/02/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

FAMILY PROGRAM – Noon – 2 p.m. Celebrate Latino Heritage month with Day of the Dead event. Make paper flowers, learn about Mexican traditions, listen to story time, more. Participants encouraged to bring photo of loved one who’s passed away. Designed for children aged 4-12 + family. Light snacks provided. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/
FUNDRAISER – 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Construct you cat a cardboard castle with Superheroes in Ripped Jeans. Materials provided. Bring goods or monetary donation. 3rd floor, Community Room, Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/

By: Larissa Ryan
10/11/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Boston’s premier vocal chamber ensemble “Renaissance Men” perform vocal music from all periods, by many composers. Tickets, $25 general admission. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.,Oneonta. 607-433-7252 or visit oneontaconcertassociation.org
SQUARE DANCE – 7:30 p.m. Dance with friends at Doubleday Dancers Western Square Dance Clubs Fall All Plus Dance. Features Keith Harter as Plus caller, Jeanne Harter as Cuer. Admission, $5/person. Cooperstown Elementary School. 607-264-8128.

By: Larissa Ryan
08/08/2018 5:00 pm
By: Larissa Ryan
08/06/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

COMMUNITY GATHERING – 2 p.m. Preview Civil War reenactment at Hyde Hall. Meet re-enactor Ted Shuart, Captain of 125th New York Infantry. Learn what to expect in Civil War-era encampment of soldiers, wearing authentic uniforms, drilling, performing maneuvers, singing period songs! Free, open to public. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-0600, ext 101 or visit www.facebook.com/Woodside.Hall/
NETWORKING – 5:30 – 8 p.m. Night of networking, cocktails, snacks. Meet people, benefit your business. The Autumn Cafe, 244 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-6845 or visit www.facebook.com/DestinationOneonta/

By: Larissa Ryan
08/05/2018 5:00 pm
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 6

OPENING RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Exhibit “The Truth – What is Yours?” Featuring works by both guest, member artists. Displayed thru 9/2. The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. 607-547-8671 or visit www.smithyarts.org
THEATER – 6 p.m. Operatic rendition of Homer’s “Odyssey” features rollicking sailor songs, storms, siren songs, more. General admission, $20. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School. 607-547-2255 or visit glimmerglass.org/events/odyssey/
