The Catskill Symphony Orchestra has been creating magic right here for 71 years. It began as a humble community orchestra, with students, SUNY faculty, and local musicians sharing the stage. Over the decades, it’s grown into a professional ensemble of more than 50 core members, performing up to five concerts a season. Under the baton of Conductor Charles “Chuck” Schneider and now Artistic Director Glen Cortese, the CSO has evolved into a true cultural gem.…
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Briefs include info about this weekend's General Clinton Canoe Regatta, three agriculture grant programs, the HHRMC basket raffle, early voting details and more.…
Nelson and Ramsey have provided substantial financial support for the festival, with a particular focus on initiatives like the youth opera and supporting Young Artists.…
We have long been aware that ticket prices can be a barrier for many people who would love to attend a performance here at The Glimmerglass Festival. Setting ticket prices is a delicate act of balancing the financial needs of the organization with the financial realities of the world around us.…
Glimmerglass is not just about great theater; we are a company devoted to fostering a vibrant community. In that spirit, we announced two new initiatives last week, Neighbors’ Nights and Lyrics on the Lawn.…
Iron String Press reached out to Otsego County’s movers and shakers to find out what they are most looking forward to accomplishing in the months ahead. The series concludes this week with updates from Glimmerglass Festival, Hartwick College and Springbrook.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Talking Opera Discusses Upcoming Glimmerglass Festival Season OPERA—7 p.m. “Midwinter Talking Opera!” Online program discussing upcoming Glimmerglass Operas “The Pirates of Penzance,” “Pagliacci,” “La Calisto” and “Elizabeth Cree” with Festival Artistic and General Director Rob Ainsley. Presented online by the Guild of the Glimmerglass Opera. Visit http://www.glimmerglassguild.org SOUP’S ON—4-5 p.m. “Homemade Soup To Go.” Free, all welcome. No age, socio-economic or church membership requirement. Continues Tuesdays through 3/19. Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street,…
The Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump charitable auction is Sunday and a midwinter "Talking Opera" Zoom is scheduled for next Tuesday.…
Ainsley will give an update on the youth opera, “Rumpelstiltskin and the Unlovable Children,” and provide additional insight about this year’s artists and productions.…
The Cancer Services Program will hold a mobile cancer screening event at the Otsego County Fair on Tuesday, August 1. Mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests and HPV tests are available to eligible uninsured and underinsured individuals 40 and older. Insurance is billed for those with insurance…