HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DEC. 16
Christmas Oratorio Performance
CONCERT – 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the Bach Christmas Oratorio as presented by the Voices of Cooperstown. Concert begins 5 p.m. Cost, $25/adult. Christ Church, Episcopal, 46 River St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/events/909332185899869/
DANCE PARTY – 8 p.m.-Midnight. Enjoy a night of Dancing in the 90s. Enjoy the music, & wear a costume. Cost, $3/costume, $5/no costume. The Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org
COOPERSTOWN FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 101 Main St., in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown.
CHRISTMAS MARKET – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Main St. Walkway, Oneonta. E-mail oneontafarmersmarket607@gmail.com or visit www.oneontafarmersmarket.org/home.html
HOLIDAY SHOPPING – 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Business invite the public to enjoy the snacks, sips, & holiday sales. Oneonta. Call 607-432-2941 or visit www.destinationoneonta.com/events/2017/12/16/saturday-shopping-spectacular
VISIT SANTA – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Get your picture taken with Santa. Southside Mall, Oneonta. Call 607) 432-4401 or visit www.facebook.com/southsidemall/
HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Find amazing ceramic arts & crafts for sale. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8671 or visit www.smithyarts.org
VISIT SANTA – 1-5 p.m. Visit Santa in his cottage. Can’t make it? Donate cookies and hot chocolate. Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. Visit cooperstownchamber.org/santas-house-in-cooperstown/
NATIVITY SCENE – 1-5 p.m. See magnificent art displays depicting Creche scenes by members of the community. On display thru 12/21. The Auditorium, Calvary Hill Retreat Center, 290 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 432-4926 or e-mail calvaryhillretreat@yahoo.com.
CELEBRATION – 1 p.m. The 25th anniversary of the Bright Hill Press & Literary Center is marked with reading by 20 contributors, messages from Governor Cuomo & Sen. Seward, and a speech by Congressman Faso. Bright Hill Press & Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. call 607-829-5055 or visit brighthillpress.org
MUSICAL – 2-4:30 p.m. The Orpheus Theater presents “Annie.” Tickets, $20/adult. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Call 607-432-9392 or visit www.facebook.com/OrpheusTheatre/
PERFORMANCE – 2-4 p.m. Also 5-7 p.m. Enjoy this production of Charles Dicken’s classic tale “A Christmas Carol.” Tickets, $15/adult. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1453 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org
FILM SCREENING – 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. Showing “Marshall.” Tickets, $3. The Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1467631
MOVIE NIGHT – 7 p.m. Showing “Despicable Me 3.” Admission, free. Snacks available. GMU Auditorium, 693 St. Hwy. 51, Gilbertsville. Call 607-783-2207 or visit www.gmucsd.org/Default.aspx
CHRISTMAS CANTATA – 7 p.m. Enjoy uplifting Christmas celebration featuring Christmas Cantata “Comfort & Joy.” Refreshments to follow. Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-5712 or visit new.msbchurch.org
CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy music rooted in folk, rock, and country by the band “Driftwood.” The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1812 or visit cooperstownconcertseries.org/driftwood-121617-at-the-otesaga-resort-hotel/
MOVIE NIGHT – 7:30 p.m. Free screening of “Despicable Me 3.” Community Room, The Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-2800 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com
MUSICAL – 7:30-10 p.m. The Orpheus Theater presents “Annie.” Tickets, $20/adult. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Call 607-432-9392 or visit www.facebook.com/OrpheusTheatre/