The gardens of Cooperstown abound with riches: flowers of every color, height, size, shape, and configuration; herbaceous borders; privet hedges; multicolored flowering bushes in bursts of joy; plants without number; flower-filled window boxes, urns, and hanging baskets; seasonal wreaths; mini-jungles worthy of Henri Rousseau; and whiffs of lilacs, roses, honeysuckle, and the like.…
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The exhibition, in its first appearance before it begins some wide traveling, and to Denmark as well, is outstanding, both in its inside gallery, which is a traditional exhibition space, and in its outside space, not so traditional, overlooking beautiful Otsego Lake and far-off surrounding hillsides.…
Being scared—you are right.” That is exactly what everyone who has spoken to me about my column has said. “You feel just like me. I am always scared. I loved reading that you were scared, too.”…
What exactly is this presumably very bad thing called the trade deficit? It’s the difference between the dollar value of imported items (coming into the U.S. from businesses operating in other countries) and exported items (departing the U.S. from businesses operating in our 50 states).…
News from the Noteworthy by Sustainable Otsego Beautiful, Loquacious Natives and Visitors This column usually speaks of innovative agricultural practices better linking us to the land. Yet, there are other satisfying aspects of “The Life of the Land.” Let’s look at one. On our farmland, in our forests, along our lakes, rivers and streams, and ever present in our towns and villages exists a feature of great beauty, often taken for granted. Wake up early, before sunrise, and what first…
I knew they didn’t like American soldiers in Germany, but I didn’t encounter unfriendly vibes from the French until attending the Running of the Bulls in July of 1966 in Pamplona, Spain. I am a Francophile, due to my maternal grandmother’s origin being a French mountain village in the province of Auvergne.…
Hom’s vision, inspired by the Storm King outdoor sculpture museum, was made a reality by the meticulous work of master builder Luke Wykoff and Glimmerglass Festival veterans Joel Morain and Abby Rodd.…
Featuring a diverse mix of local and regional live music and multiple food trucks on site, the concerts are held in picturesque Lakefront Park in downtown Cooperstown on Tuesday evenings throughout July and August.…
Fans will be treated to hot dogs and ballpark-style snacks, along with a limited edition commemorative All-Star Gala button and scorecards for all guests in attendance. During the game’s inning breaks, fans will be able to compete in a variety of games and trivia contests for an opportunity to win door prizes.…
Briefs include the Swart-Wilcox Summer Sunday Series schedule, a screening of "A Roadhouse Coup" at the Wieting Theatre, and a new bat at the NBHoF, among others.…