Summer Dreams Briefs: July 25, 2024
Richard Goode To Perform Beethoven Sonatas
COOPERSTOWN—Acclaimed pianist Richard Goode will present a program featuring Beethoven’s last three piano sonatas in a Cooperstown Summer Music Festival concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. It will be held in the Ballroom at The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street. For more information or to buy tickets, visit cooperstownmusicfest.org.
‘Click Your Heels Three Times, Ulysses’ Slated
MOUNT VISION—The Visionary Theatre will present a production of “Click Your Heels Three Times, Ulysses,” a comedic new take on Homer’s “Odyssey” performed by the Fizgig troupe, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The show blends elements of film noir, action, romance and science fiction with original music. The theater is located at 2381 State Route 205. Tickets may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. or via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/click-your-heels-three-times-ulysses-tickets-924888505417.
Art Garage ‘CrazyCool!!!’ Show Opens Friday
MIDDLEFIELD—The Art Garage will open its six-person summer art show, “CrazyCool!!!” with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 26. It features an eclectic range of work by Louis Sherry, George Hymas, Lucia Phillips, Zena Gurbo, Lavern Kelley and Sulton Rogers. The exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays through September 14, or daily by appointment. In conjunction with the show, The Art Garage will offer a series of free programs on Thursdays at 5 p.m. on August 8, 22 and 29. Images of the exhibit will be available on Facebook and Instagram. For more information, contact leartgarage@gmail.com or (607) 547-5327.
Community Band Concert Set for Thursday
UNADILLA—Sidney Community Band will perform in Unadilla’s 36th annual Summer Concert Series from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. The concerts are held on the Community House lawn, 193 Main Street, with a rain location at the Sidney Community Cultural Center, 1 Bridge Street. Inclement weather notifications are available on WCDO.
Hyde Hall To Host Inaugural Open Mic Night
SPRINGFIELD—Hyde Hall will host its inaugural Open Mic Night from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Participants of all ages and skill levels will receive a 5-minute slot to demonstrate their talents. Performers are requested to keep their material family-friendly, and guests are encouraged to bring a picnic meal. The event is free and open to the public.
Star Theater Presents ‘Stories from the Heart’
CHERRY VALLEY—Star Theater, 44 Main Street, will present “Stories from the Heart, HOT MESS” from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. It features eight-minute unscripted true stories from five local storytellers. It will be followed by the Open Mic series.
FCAHS Hosts Ash Borer Lecture
FLY CREEK—Dan Zimmerman will present a talk on the emerald ash borer, an invasive species decimating U.S. ash trees, at the Fly Creek Area Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, July 24. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by refreshments and the meeting. It will be held at 206 Cemetery Road in Fly Creek.