News Briefs: March 21, 2024

West Collection To Be Shown

SCHENEVUS—The Town of Maryland Historical Society will start its 2024 season with a presentation by local attorney Mike West, a collector who has preserved more than 20,000 historically significant documents, images, memorabilia and other rare treasures. The event will be held on Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. in the AmVets building at 25 Main Street in Schenevus. All are welcome to attend and get an up-close look at items including letters from Washington, Franklin, and Lincoln. Items range from the 15th century to the present and include many artifacts of local interest.

Music at St. Mary’s Continues

SPRINGFIELD CENTER—St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, located at 7690 State Route 80 in Springfield, will host a second Midday Music concert this month. The free event begins at noon and will run about 60-75 minutes. Refreshments will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch. Early American music ensemble Contrasonics will play on Monday, March 25.

FAM Readings Announced

COOPERSTOWN—Fenimore Art Museum and Glimmer Globe Theatre announced that the eighth season of “NEXT! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights” will continue with two more performances. Dramatists across the region are invited to submit plays, and three exceptional scripts are selected for readings based on literary and artistic merit. This workshopping program is designed to be a constructive part of the playwriting process that allows the playwright to hear and see their play, receive audience feedback, and strengthen the piece to make it full-production stage-ready. Readings take place in FAM’s auditorium on select Sundays at 2:00 p.m.