Owl-Fresco Crowns Alfresco’s Holiday Explosion At Oneonta Restaurant, Christmas Rules Owl-Fresco, the Christmas Pickle and a creche tucked in a corner are only a few of the hidden gems amid Alfresco’s Italian Bistro holiday decorations this season. “We want to get people in the spirit,” said owner Elisabeth Webster. “Alfresco’s is not just a place to eat – we want it to be a true evening out. Even if you’re not eating here, you can come in and look at…
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Monkey Business, Much More, Made Christmas Fun Fenimore Museum Dips Into Its Collection For Cards, Toys, Other ‘Holiday Goodies’ When people around here think of Christmas, they think of…monkeys? At least they used to. “In the 19th century, they were still developing Christmas imagery,” said James Matson, Fenimore Art Museum assistant curator. “Images of animals had a more exotic appeal, and animals like monkeys were associated with the circus, with fun.” Two such playful monkeys adorn one of the many…
Daddy Al’s Christmas Adventure By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com When Sue Dick moved into the home here where she and “Daddy Al” raised their family, she often wondered about the Norway Spruce in the front yard. “I always wanted to decorate that tree,” she said. “But it was always too big and I didn’t have the stuff to do it. But now I’ve finally seen it decorated, and it was beautiful.” With performances by Kelly Clarkson, the Goo…
LETTER from K. WAYNE BUNN Holiday Lives Even On Video To the Editor: I just viewed the 4C’s video of Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at their cottage and lighting the Village’s Christmas tree. Wow, what a wonderful video! It was very creative and so well done. Congratulations to you and everyone else who planned and produced it. You can be very proud of it. “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!” I would encourage everyone to Google and read…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Festive Gingerbread House Contest GINGERBREAD JUBILEE – 1 – 4 p.m. View gingerbread houses by area individuals, businesses. This years theme is your favorite movie. May the best house win. Atrium, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080 or visit www.foothillspac.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOV. 20 With Santa, Decorate Downtown Cooperstown To Learn How You Can Help Area Families This Holiday Season CLICK HERE. SANTA’S COTTAGE –2 p.m. Decorating Party. Help Cooperstown Committee decorate Santa’s cottage and the village lampposts for the holidays. All decorations provided; please bring wirecutters, gloves, and ladders, if available. Meet in Pioneer Park. Free photo of your family in front of Santa’s Cottage as a thank you. To reserve a pole, email Meg Kiernan, megk@oecblue.com Meet in…