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Greetings from The Glimmerglass Festival. It is hard to believe we open our 2023 season in just three weeks! This year, our productions offer thrilling stories of romance, joy, tragedy, discovery and laughter. The tale of young artists losing their innocence in “La bohème,” the tragic destinies of the young lovers in “Romeo and Juliet,” the questions about life in “Candide,” and a young knight’s battle to reunite with his beloved in “Rinaldo” serve as poignant reminders of the struggles…
Shakespeare on Love Romeo and Juliet at the Fenimore The Glimmer Globe Theatre’s vibrant production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at the Fenimore Art Museum provides fresh evidence that local theater is alive and well in Cooperstown. Staged by director (and Romeo) Michael Henrici amid the rocker versus mod backdrop of early 1960s Britain (think Jets and Sharks), the Glimmer Globe cast handles Shakepeare’s knotty, pun-driven 16th century English with aplomb. The cast is uniformly fine: as the Nurse, Mary…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOV. 5 ‘All In Timing’ Comic Sketches DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS – 2 a.m. Turn clocks back one hour! THEATER – 2 p.m. The Catskill Community Players present comedy drama “All in the Timing” consisting of six comic sketches about language, life, and complicated romances. Wieting Theater, 168 Main St., Worcester. Call 607-397-8500 or visit catskillplayers.org FALL CLEAN UP – 1-4 p.m. Have fun outdoors and prepare the gardens for winter. No experience required, tools provided. Rain or…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOV. 4 Future Of Farming Conference FOOD & FARMING – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Conference “Careers and New Ventures,” features knowledgeable speakers, vendors, breakout sessions, panel discussion to inform and inspire NYS farmers and the public. Free, open to all. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/food-farm VETERANS TRIBUTE – 5-9 p.m. Concert in tribute to our Veterans featuring Joe Diffie. Cost, $25/adult, Veterans/active duty enter free. The Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080 or…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 3 Celebrate The Centennial CENTENNIAL RECEPTION – 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library and hear about the history of the library, plans for the future, and get a sneak peak at the new design for Huntington Park. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org FAMILY CELEBRATION – 3:30-5 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library with the family. Includes free face, painting, balloons, a…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOV. 2 Presenting ‘Romeo & Juliet’ SHAKESPEARE – 8 p.m. Performance of “Romeo & Juliet.” Tickets, $5. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1163090 STAMP CLUB – 7 p.m. Meeting of the Leatherstocking Stamp Club. All welcome. Tillapaugh Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Call Ellen Tillapaugh, 607-547-5646 or e-mail kuchtill@gmail.com.…