Since October 1, more than 50 choristers have been rehearsing in anticipation of the rebirth of the Voices of Cooperstown. Brian Reynolds, the conductor, comes to us from Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta, where he teaches music.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Audition For The Catskill Choral Society Winter Season AUDITIONS—5 p.m. Catskill Choral Society holds auditions for the coming season, set to feature performances of Handel’s “Messiah” on 12/1 and 12/2. By appointment only. Unitarian Universalist Society Chapel, 12 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 435-7008 or visit www.catskillchoralsociety.com BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. American Legion Post 259, Oneonta. Register at RedCrossBlood.org…
Editorial for December 21, 2018 Christmas, Things Better Then Ever – Really! Handel’s “Messiah,” performed every other year by the Voices of Cooperstown at Christ Church – on Saturday, December 15, this was one of those happy years – brings to front of mind the inevitable light and darkness that is part of everyone’s life. Amid the wailing and gnashing of teeth that has characterized American life since Nov. 8, 2016 – “dumpster fire” has just been added to Merriam…
Local Soloists Lachance, Bernegger Wow House Packed For ‘Messiah’…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DEC. 17 Fokine Ballet Company Performs ‘The Nutcracker’ NUTCRACKER – 7 p.m. The Fokine Ballet Company’s 29th production of “The Nutcracker.” Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info/Tickets (607)432-6290, deckerschool@hotmail.com WRITERS PROGRAM – 1:30-3 p.m. Group to host author Shannon Delaney. She will talk about her writing process and journey through publishing. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org THEATER – 2 p.m. The Farmers Museum presents Charles Dikens’ “A Christmas Carol.”…