HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 23 Hartwick Jazz Trio at Meadowlinks MUSIC ON THE MEADOW – 7 p.m. Come out for free music by The Hartwick College Jazz Trio. Bring a chair and blanket, sit in your car, or roam the trails. Enjoy a relaxing evening out. Meadowlinks Golf Course, 476 Co. Rd. 27, Richfield Springs. 607-432-4026 or visit www.facebook.com/Oneonta-Musicians-Association-AFM-443-281548775389405/…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Ren Faire at Windfall Dutch Barn RENAISSANCE FAIR – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dress in you medieval/renaissance best and come out for performances by Celtic step dancers, The Happy Haggs, as well as vendors, crafters, and games for all ages at this years annual Ren Faire. Admission, $5. Windfall Dutch Barn, 2009 Clinton Rd., Cherry Valley. 518-774-0134 or visit www.windfalldutchbarn.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Lumberjacks, Lumberjills, more at Cherry Valley outdoor games OUTDOOR GAMES – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Find more Lumberjack competitions (including a strongman competition), Archery, Tractor show, Tough Cookie 5k benefit walk, and much more. The Field, 2 Genesee St., Cherry Valley. cwatbeau@gmail.com or visit cherryvalleyoutdoorgames.com.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 ‘Made in New York: The Art of Wood’ exhibit opens at the Art Association OPENING RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate opening of ‘Made in New York: The Art of Wood’ a fine craft invitational exhibit. Also opening is the ‘Daily Draw: Revisited.’ On show 8/20 thru 9/24. Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com…
Editorial Missions possible On its editorial page over the past few weeks, The Freeman’s Journal has commented on, among other important issues, the fog-like haze that was smoke from the western wildfires that fell on the lake and village, leaving the air heavily dangerous for long periods of time, and the latest COVID surge that is gnawing, for the most part, on our unvaccinated and younger residents — children — as well as causing new concern among our older population.…
Oneonta enjoys ‘Free Comic Book Day’ with prizes, appearances By Kevin Limiti • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA — Free Comic Book Day has been a tradition for 20 years and Secret Comix Cave continues to honor it through its annual gathering. Walking into the Secret Comix Cave is like walking through a dark and dingy dungeon. There is a dimly lit hallway where a cardboard cutout of a superhero greets guests. Once inside, the amount of comics, figurines, manga and…
Miller’s homecoming takes surprising turn with CSO By PHOEBE SMITH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Oneonta native Cassandra Miller said she never imagined leading the Catskill Symphony Orchestra when she returned home two years ago, but now that she has officially been upgraded from interim to full-time executive director, she is excited about upcoming plans. Miller, who had been in an interim role since March, spoke with AllOtsego not long after she shed the tag in July. “(I hope to) bring…
My concerns grow about COVID’s return I love Otsego County. My love for our area was the foundation of my 34 year service as State Senator. That certainly didn’t change with my retirement in January. If anything, living here without duties in Albany has only solidified my connection to my neighbors and friends. As COVID-19 continues on, that love fills me with urgent concern. As you may remember, COVID-19 is a very personal issue for me. My wife, Cindy, and…
Hyde Hall holds history close to its heart, mission The haunted mansion exudes an atmosphere that is unlike any other in Otsego County Hyde Hall brings to mind Shirley Jackson’s famous opening for the Haunting of Hill House. Only in this case, the house stood for more than 200 years and will probably stand for 200 more. Hyde Hall is something of an anomaly. It’s a relic of the past, which does not exist anymore and was unusual even for…
Colorado slugger becomes first Rockies Hall of Famer By CHARLIE VASCELLARO • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Almost 30 years after the Colorado Rockies joined the major leagues as an expansion team in 1993, former Rockies outfielder Larry Walker is the first member of the franchise to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Walker spent 10 of his 17 big-league seasons in a Colorado uniform and his plaque will be the first in the Hall of Fame gallery to…