THINGS TO DO Lots To Do Outside, From Art By The Lake To R-boom Power Days By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The only thing better than art is Art By The Lake! The annual juried art exhibit celebrates the relationship between artists and landscape. Features artist demonstrations, food by Origins Cafe, music, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, back lawn, The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400. The annual Antique Power Days showcases tractors and farm vehicles…
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50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK Woodstock Festgoers Model Citizens Today Stuck In Traffic, Mayor Herzig Didn’t Make It By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Woodstock, baby. “Meg called me one day and asked if I wanted to go to this concert,” said Cooperstown Village Attorney Martin Tillapaugh. That concert? The famous Woodstock festival, held Aug. 15-18, 1969, on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel Woods, 50 years ago this week. “Woodstock was one of the most important cultural and music…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 12 See Oneonta’s Ninja Warrior In The Finals SCREENING – 6:30 p.m. See Oneonta’s Ninja Warrior compete in Baltimore City Finals on the big screen. Features door prizes, mini obstacles, refreshments. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org…
PIRATES ROAM, BUT ALSO CRAFTERS Medieval Mischief Aplenty All Day At Windfall Barn The Pirate King Sean O’Shea (Joe Schmidt of Utica) and his harem (members of Happy Haggs dance troupe, from left, Donna and Dale Latella of Cherry Valley and Nicole Kneedham of Mohawk) indulge in revelry yesterday, the first day of the 11th annual Medieval Renaissance Faire at the Windfall Dutch Barn, Salt Springville. The event continues 11 a.m-5 p.m. today, featuring crafters and vendors, games for kids…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Family Fun At The Mills FAMILY SATURDAY – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring kids for fun tour featuring hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy family concert by Dave Ruch featuring sing-a-longs, movement songs, more at 1. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. 607-278-5744 or visit www.hanfordmills.org/programs/events/family-saturdays/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Theatrical Performance ‘Billy Bishop Goes To War’ THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Performance “Billy Bishop Goes To War.” Set in 1914, follows journey of underachieving Billy Bishop on his journey to become a great fighter pilot. Explores complexities of heroism, cost of war, Britain’s colonial past. Free admission. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute St., Franklin. 607-829-3700 or visit franklinstagecompany.org/events/billy-bishop-goes-to-war/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Celebrate Local Musicians MUSIC FESTIVAL – 1 – 8 p.m. Celebration of Local Musicians features performances by 5 local bands, myriad individuals musicians. Donations support Gary Johnson Memorial Music Scholarship Fund. at Maple Street Park, Oneonta. 607-431-1001 or visit www.facebook.com/CleinmanNetwork/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Art & Music In The City Of The Hills ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL – 10 a.m – 4 p.m. Find vintage items, collectibles, art, more and enjoy variety of musical performances at City of the Hills Art & Music Festival. Main St., Oneonta. Visit cityofthehillsartsfestival.com…
Otsego Fair Hosting Sensory-Friendly Day To ‘Think Differently’ MORRIS – Lisa Jones, manager, Otsego County Fair, wants to make sure everyone can enjoy the fun. “During our annual meeting in Rochester, I heard about a fair that turned off their lights and sounds for people who have sensory sensitivities, and I knew we had to do it here,” she said. “I immediately brought it back to our board, and they agreed.” On Wednesday, July 31, the fair will host their…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 29 ‘Forged In History’ Opening Reception OPENING RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Celebrate opening of exhibit “Forged In History” featuring works by guest & member artists with first floor exhibit “Picturing the Grange” by Andy Baugnet showcasing B&W photos of granges from throughout NYS. The Smithy Art Gallery, Cooperstown. 607-547-8671 or visit www.smithyarts.org CLICK FOR MORE HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
