Twelve poets from the “Seeing Things” poetry workshop will showcase their work in celebration of their new anthology, “Seeing Things 2.” The reading is free and open to the public.…
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Poet and visual artist Bertha Rogers speaks with an attendee at the opening for an exhibit of illuminations created for her 2019 publication, “Uncommon Creatures: The Anglo-Saxon Riddle-Poems From the Exeter Book.” The event took place at Bright Hill Literary Center’s Word and Image Gallery on May 6. (Photo by Mark Stodl) Illuminations Light UpWord and Image Gallery in Treadwell By TERESA WINCHESTERTREADWELL On May 6, Bright Hill Literary Center hosted its first art opening since the COVID-19 pandemic began in…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Tour Presidential Exhibit Virtually VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Pete Souza: Two Presidents, One Photographer’ with photographer Kevin Gray featuring in-depth discussion and Q&A session. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $5. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Support Susquehanna SPCA At Harvest Dinner & Auction BENEFIT AUCTION – 7 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate summer harvest dinner and bid in silent auction to support Susquehanna SPCA. Origins Cafe, 558 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. 607-547-8111 or visit www.facebook.com/SQSPCA/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Celebrate The Planet EARTH FEST – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Earth Festival features a clothing swap, an art contest, free paper shredding, workshops and more. Milford Central School, 42 West Main St., Milford. Info, (607) 547-4488. occainfo.org/earth-festival/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Youth Opera Performs ‘Odyssey’ THEATER – 2 p.m. Operatic rendition of Homer’s “Odyssey” features rollicking sailor songs, storms, siren songs, more. General admission, $20. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School. 607-547-2255 or visit glimmerglass.org/events/odyssey/ CONCERT – 7 p.m. Performance by Sidney Community band. Bandstand, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 607-432-7997 or visit oneonta.ny.us/departments/parks-and-recreation/summer-concert-series/…
Local Literacy Center Marks 25th Anniversary By PARKER FISH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com TREADWELL – Celebrating 25 years of existence, the Bright Hill Press & Literary Center made several announcements about the current state and the future of the Treadwell-based literary center at a special event today. Founder and Executive Director Bertha Rogers was on hand to debut Bright Hill Press’s newest anthology “Like Light,” published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Bright Hill with poetry and prose from 220 poets…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 Fair Finale OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR – 8 a.m. Gates. Buildings open 10 a.m. Open to 9 p.m. Finale of the Fair. Come for the Demolition Derby, a Horse Show, a Goat Show, a Carnival, and more. Admission, $5. Fair Grounds, 469 Mill St., Morris. Visit www.otsegocountyfair.org for more information. PADDLE & PULL – 1-3 p.m. Paddle and help OCCA pull remaining Water Chestnuts out of Goodyear Lake. Canoe/Kayaks available. Bring hat, sunscreen, water and expect to…