Basketball, Play, Movie,
Or Burn Christmas Tree

Ring in the New Year in a high-octane way as Oneonta’s own professional basketball team, the Oneonta Octane, takes on the Syracuse Nationals in their first home game of the year. 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, Chase Gym, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-0001.

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Say goodbye to that old Christmas tree and enjoy a delicious drink with Brewery Ommegang’s Snap Crackle Hop! Throw your tree on the pyre, then enjoy a beer or some hot chocolate around the crackling fire. Noon – 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Brewery Ommegang, 656 Co. Hwy. 33, Cooperstown. (607) 544-1800.
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Here’s your chance to take the stage as Orpheus Theatre holds an open casting call for all roles in the classic musical “Damn Yankees.” Wear comfortable clothing, be prepared to dance/sing/read. 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800.
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Discrimination Matters film series presents “Loving,” about the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, who challenged and won the Supreme Court case against interracial marriage. Open discussion to follow. Free, open to public. Light snacks available, or bring your own. 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, Waterfront Room, Hunt College Union, SUNY Oneonta.
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Cooperstown Concert series features Caitlin Canty performing folk, blues, country music. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, The Otesaga, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1812
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COMING UP: The Cabin Fever Film Series kicks off next weekend with “Phantom Thread”6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400.