HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 History Of Canals In Young America HISTORY SERIES – 6 p.m. Presentation “Who Wore It Better? The Trials of Progress and the Wise “Future Face of America”” discussing efforts by DeWitt Clinton and President George Washington to make internal improvements in the young country, specifically their efforts to build the Erie Canal, Potomac Company Canal Project. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar TEEN WRITERS – 4 p.m. Monthly program where teens participate…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Folklore & History Of Monsters & Undead MONSTERS & UNDEAD – 6 – 7 p.m. Presentation by Dr. Tracy Betsinger, bioarcheologist at SUNY Oneonta shares research on deviant burials, such as vampires buried in 17th-18th century Poland. Free, open to community. A. J. Read Science Discovery Center, SUNY Oneonta. 607-436-2011. SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5 – 7 p.m. Support Cooperstown Boy Scouts, enjoy spaghetti with homemade sauce, sausage, meatballs, salad, dessert, more. Takeout available. Cost, $10/adult.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 History Of Work – The Night Shift HISTORY PRESENTATION – 7 – 8:30 p.m. “Working the Night Shift: Life After Dark in the Ancient World” presented by archaeologist Dr. April Nowell on how night work differed in history from blacksmiths, hunters, agriculturalists, poets, rebellion leaders, navigators, more. A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, SUNY Oneonta. 607-436-2011 or visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/2839174 WRITERS EVENING – 7 p.m. Local writers present works in progress followed by moderated Q&A session. New writers…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 Kids Day At The Farm COLUMBUS DAY! GET KIDS OUT – 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring kids out for Columbus day, explore world of trees. Kids explore property, learn tree identification, understand trees roles in world, have fun. Mohican Farm, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-trees/ GARDEN CLUB – 7 p.m. Presentation by Dr. Robinson, curator of The Jewell and Arline Moss Settle Herbarium containing specimens from the North East spanning 1898-2015. Learn…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Explore World Of Fiber FIBER ARTS FEST – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Explore world of natural fibers through demonstrations, exhibits, hands-on-activities showing how they’re harvested, processed, transformed to wearable, utilitarian, and decorative items. Included with admission, $12/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/fiber-weekend GARLIC FEST – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features locally grown garlic for planting or cooking. Sample products like cheese, honey, garlic recipes, more from local vendors. Free parking, admission.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Tour Our Urban Forest TREES OF COOPERSTOWN – 5:30 p.m. Tour Cooperstown with Otsego County Conservation Association, learn benefits of street trees, threats to urban forests, basics of tree anatomy, identification. Free, open to public. Pre-registration preferred. Meet at Pioneer Park, Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/the-trees-of-cooperstown/ GARDEN CLUB – 6:30 p.m. Public meeting hosts Don Urtz presenting photographs of work done by the club over the years. Free, refreshments provided. Richfield Springs Village Library,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Red Dragon Reading Series Opens READING SERIES – 7:30 – 9 p.m. Join the Red Dragons for reading by Bradley J. Fest and Julie Suarez Hayes. CME Great Room, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/2720355 AUTHOR PRESENTATION – 7 – 8 p.m. Noted author David Pietrusza discusses latest book “TR’s Last War: Theodore Roosevelt, The Great War, and a Journey of Triumph and Tragedy.” Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Opening ‘The Floating World’ RECEPTION – 5 – 7 p.m. Exhibit “The Floating World.” Includes presentation by artist Jian Cui at 6. Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, SUNY Oneonta. 607-436-3456 or visit suny.oneonta.edu/art-department/art-galleries/exhibitions YARN CLUB – 6 – 7:30 p.m. Knitter, Crocheter’s of all skill levels meet to work on projects. Accompanied youths welcome. The Study, Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 American, English Comedians Perform LABOR DAY! COMEDY – 9 – 10:30 p.m. American English comedy tour featuring Jacob Williams (Wild n’ Out). Featuring 2 comedians, one from American one from England, bringing unique perspectives and sharing hilarious stories about cultural differences. General admission, $3. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/2622434 CORRECTION — Kevin Gray’s talk, “Seen and Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham”, is not today, but Oct. 3.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Fine Arts On The Lawn FINE ARTS – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fine arts on the lawn features works for sale by local artists, members of CAA. Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com WEST KORTRIGHT FAIR – Noon – 6 p.m. Celebrate regions agricultural bounty with afternoon of fun, music, food. Live music features PALEFACE, Richie and Rosie, The Big Takeover. Enjoy local food, group art show, silent auction, rummage sale, activities, local vendors,…