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Happenin’ Otsego: 09-22-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Kick Off Two-Day Art & Music Festival ART & MUSIC—5-10:30 p.m. Fringe Art & Music Festival. Community is invited to a welcome ceremony for all ages followed by an evening of music, theater, farce, a rave, peepshow burlesque, and much more. Check website for full schedule, recommended ages. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/foothills-fringe/ RUMMAGE SALE – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rummage and Book Sale. First…

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News Briefs: August 3, 2023

The Oneonta Rotary Club announced that it will hold a summer wine tasting fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 18 at Social Eats Café-Project 607, 546 Main Street in Oneonta. Guests will try a five-course wine tasting, or can opt for non-alcoholic specialty mocktails. Tickets are $75.00 and must be ordered in advance. All proceeds benefit the club and its activities. To register, visit the Oneonta Rotary Facebook page or call (607) 431-4808.…

Happenin’ Otsego: 07-13-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JULY 13 History After Hours Presents ‘Player Pianos!’ HISTORY AFTER HOURS—5-7 p.m. “Player Pianos!” Program on the history of music and piano manufacturing in Oneonta, featuring the GOHS’ fully restored Shearer player piano and tales from piano restorer Ben Gottfried of Richfield Springs. Additional activities for children include origami pianos, decorating cupcakes, and story time featuring ‘The Bear and the Piano.” Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or visit https://oneontahistory.org/events-programs/…

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News Briefs: June 29, 2023

OTSEGO COUNTY—James Irving Matson announced that he will be performing a research survey of barn quilts in upstate New York. He asked residents who own, display or make barn quilts to reach out to him via Facebook or jamesmtsn@yahoo.com. Matson intends to interview residents and compile a catalog of the increasingly popular art form in the region. Barn quilts are a relatively new form of grassroots public art and have become common in the American South and parts of Canada.…

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Happenin’ Otsego: 06-29-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 29 ‘Midday Music: A Glimmerglass Festival Lunchtime Concert‘ GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL – Noon. “Midday Music: A Glimmerglass Festival Lunchtime Concert.” The stars of “La Boheme” perform their favorite party pieces, accompanied by Glimmerglass Artistic Director Rob Ainsley. Presented by Cherry Valley Artworks at the Star Theater, 44 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3080 or visit facebook.com/cherryvalleyartworks/ UNVEILING – 9 a.m. Greater Oneonta Historical Society and Oneonta Job Corps unveil historical marker for the Homer Folks Tuberculosis Hospital. Held…

News Briefs: June 22, 2023

Historical Society To Lead Fairchild Mansion Tour This Saturday; Fourth of July Festival Planned; CFA, Rental Law Meet is Monday; Literacy Group Receives Grant; and more…