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‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ Classic Christmas Poem Deconstructed

First Impressions column by Caspar Ewig ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ Classic Christmas Poem Deconstructed COOPERSTOWN – On Tuesday, November 29, author Pamela McColl presented at Fenimore Art Museum on the insights and experiences she had gained in the 10 years it took to research and write her volume, “Twas the Night—The Art and History Behind the Classic Christmas Poem.” The lecture was particularly relevant this year, since it is the bicentennial of the poem’s first reading and since part…

Groff’s new novel ‘Matrix’ inspired by Marie de France

Groff’s new novel ‘Matrix’ inspired by Marie de France By CHAD G. WELCH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Award-winning author Lauren Groff’s sixth novel “Matrix,” was released this month to rave reviews, including earning four stars from USA Today and a National Book Award nomination from The National Book Foundation. USA Today critic Steph Cha called the book “a relentless exhibition of Groff’s freakish talent,” and New York Times critic Kathryn Harrison wrote “it provides Groff a literary springboard into a…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Jackie Robinson Day With Baseball Hall Of Fame 08-28-20

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Jackie Robinson Day At Baseball Hall Of Fame FIELD TRIP – 2 p.m. Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day and learn about this Hall of Fame infielder & Civil Rights Pioneer. Learn about Branch Rickey, the bigotry Robinson faced, his successes on & off the field, and his career after baseball in the Civil Rights Movement. Free, registration for Zoom conference required. Hosted by The Baseball Hall of Fame. Visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-field-trip-Jackie-Robinson-Day?date=0…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Chamber Classic Golf Tournament 08-20-20

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament GOLF TOURNAMENT – 1 p.m. With new safety protocols, the Otsego County Chamber hosts 34th annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament featuring lunch wraps from Roundhouse Pub and Grill. Proceeds of Tournament will go to Community Foundation of Otsego County. Registration required. Hosted by The Oneonta Country Club, 9 Country Club Dr., Oneonta. members.otsegocc.com/events/details/34th-annual-chamber-golf-classic-386 COVID-19 TESTING – 9 a.m. – Noon. Healthy Otsego County residents are invited to drive-thru testing for Covid-19,…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 24 Music, Literature, Bill Murray SPECIAL PERFORMANCE – 8 p.m. One night program featuring chamber music and literature with cellist Jan Vogler, pianist Vanessa Perez, and violinist Mira Wang performing selections from Bach, Schubert, and readings from Walt Whitman and James Fenimore Cooper. Also including Bill Murray (Ghost Busters, Lost in Translation, Moonlight Kingdom, etc.). Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-2255 or visit glimmerglass.org/events/bill-murray-jan-vogler-and-friends-new-worlds/ CONCERT – 7 p.m. Dyer Switch Band performs traditional tunes from 1st-generation…