Templeton Players reach back for rare comedy gems The Templeton Players – the Farmers’ Museum’s resident theatre troupe – welcomes another summer season of performing rare comedic gems from the mid-late 19th century. All shows are free with museum admission and are performed outdoors (weather permitting) on the Leatherstocking Stage on the tavern green in the museum’s historic village! Each Saturday in July and August, the Players present “Petticoat Perfidy,” first performed in 1885. Mayhem ensues when Mrs. Mountrevor returns home…
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Otsego Outdoors wants us all to take a hike With plenty of summer left and abundant natural space to discover, the Otsego Outdoors Summer Octet includes state forests, state parks, local parks, Otsego Land Trust properties, private property open to the public, and the “New Lisbon Ride” that links Gilbert Lake State Park and Texas Schoolhouse State Forest. By completing eight activities before September 21, participants earn a free embroidered Summer Octet patch and get listed on the Otsego Outdoors…
There’s free music all over Otsego County this summer Find so many free music concerts all across Otsego County this summer – here are listings for the events we’ve received to date so you can plan your musical weeks in advance. Be sure to check community websites for specifics or any last-minute changes that may come along. Look, too, for our Summer 2022 publication – “A Visitor’s Guide to the Good Life in Cooperstown and Oneonta” – available free from…
Corning Glass brings ‘mobile hotshop’ to Fenimore Celebrating the summer exhibition Unmasking Venice: American Artists and the City of Water, the Corning Museum of Glass brings its Mobile Hotshop to Fenimore Art Museum July 11-17 for free, outdoor demonstrations of complex hot-glassmaking techniques. Each day find free outdoor demonstrations of complex hot-glassmaking techniques, every 45 minutes from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., featuring exciting sessions such as You Design It; We Make It! and Don’t Try This At Home. There’s also…
Cooperstown Chamber seeks support for mural Through its 501(c)(3) arm — The Cooperstown Foundation – The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce is looking for business sponsors to support the creation of a mural by local artist Kelcy Kimmerer for the back of the Chamber’s 31 Chestnut Street cottage. A letter from Chamber Executive Director Tara Burke tells donors the mural’s theme, “Why Cooperstown,” challenged artists to visually encapsulate why they think locals love to live in Cooperstown and why visitors return…
Town of Middlefield Historical Society plans Community Day fun Town of Middlefield Historical Association hosts the town’s Community Day on Sunday, July 10, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Old District No. 1 Schoolhouse in the hamlet of Middlefield. This year’s Community Day features a vendor extravaganza with talented artisans exhibiting a variety of media ranging from art works to woodworking products made on site, handmade children’s clothing to locally collected products like honey and wax items…
Ford Block plans proceed as Springbrook closes sale Springbrook’s long-term plan to convert space in Oneonta’s downtown to market-rate housing took a big step forward last week when the nonprofit finalized the purchase of the Ford Block buildings from 186 to 212 Main Street. The nonprofit provider of supports and services to people with developmental disabilities will begin renovations on the space in July. The $8.9 million project will keep existing retail space on the lower floors while the upper…
Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns for 24th season Internationally-famed artists perform throughout August The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns this year in full force with a series of five concerts in August that span musical and creative diversity, energy, and spirit and featuring performances from ensembles known around the world for their virtuoso artistic prowess. In a conversation with The Freeman’s Journal / Hometown Oneonta, Festival founder and Artistic Director Linda Chesis spoke with excitement about the festival’s return for…
Cooperstown Village Library on summer hours Summer hours are in effect at the Village Library of Cooperstown now through September 1. These include additional evening hours, Sunday closure, as well as opening at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday to take advantage of free parking. Monday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.…
Springfield ‘Fourth’ parade a big hit…
