The Toronto Morris Men perform a traditional English stick dance in Gilbertsville on April 22. (Photo by Teresa Winchester) Morris Dancers Usher in SpringtimeAcross Otsego County By TERESA WINCHESTERGILBERTSVILLE Each April, Gilbertsville’s Major’s Inn fulfills its original purpose of lodging travelers by opening its doors and welcoming the Morris dancers, a group of some 40 men and, more recently, a few women. This year marked their 45th appearance in the village. Hailing from Binghamton, Boston, New York City, and Toronto,…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Morris Men Bring the Morris Dance to Gilbertsville MORRIS MEN—Noon. Enjoy a performance of the morris dance, an old English country dance, by The Binghamton Morris Men with the Newtowne Morris Men of Boston, MA, the Bouwerie Boys Morris Dancers of New York City, and the Toronto Morris Men of Toronto, Ontario. Celebrate the spring and shake off the dark and gloom of winter with music, dance, and song. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Commercial Street,…
News Briefs: April 13, 2023 Vendors Sought for Annual Fishing & Heritage Day SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association is now accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 14th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chenango County hamlet of South Otselic, located along the scenic Otselic River. Hundreds of people attend this free family event…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Maestro Schneider’s Final Performance FAREWELL CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. The Catskill Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven, Rutter, followed by Maestro Charles Schneider’s farewell performance of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th movements of Symphony No. 5 by Dimitri Shostakovich followed by a reception. Tickets, $30. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Call 607-436-2670 or visit catskillsymphony.net BABY SHOWER – 9 a.m. – Noon. Annual community baby shower featuring information & mini-classes from providers on pregnancy, breastfeeding,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 23 State Gymnastics Championships GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS – 9 a.m. 225 gymnasts from across New York State meet to show their skills. SUNY Oneonta. Info, call Oneonta YMCA (607)432-0010 or visit www.oneontaymca.org/programs_pages/gymnastics/ymca-nys-gymnastics-championships.html MUSIC – Noon. The Binghamton Morris men and friends welcome spring back to the northeast with a live performance. The Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. Info, www.facebook.com/binghamton.morris/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Honoring Our Legacy Of Inclusion INTERFAITH COMMUNITY GATHERING – 3 p.m. Program titled “With Malice Toward Non: Honoring America’s Legacy of Religious Inclusion.” Affirming America’s principles of democracy, religious freedom, compassion, and unity for people of all faiths. Temple Beth El, 83 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, Ken Sider, ksider@hotmail.com or visit www.templebetheloneonta.org/2017/04/with-malice-toward-none/ EARTH FESTIVAL – 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 13th annual festival featuring interactive exhibits, activities, vendors, and entertainment. Milford Central School, 42 W. Main…