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THE CALL OF THE WILD
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUGUST 8-9, 2013
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Summer Fun! “Have You Forgotten” singer Darryl Worley headlines the American Heroes Benefit Concert at the Oneonta Theatre on Friday, Aug. 9.
‘Foundation Wall’
Country Star Darryl Worley Headlines Heroes Benefit
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ountry singer Daryl Worley, whose songs “Have You Forgotten,” “I Miss My Friend” and “Awful, Beautiful Life” were number one on the Billboard Hot Country Chart, plays the American Heroes Benefit Concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug, 9 at the Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, tickets, www. oneontatheatre.com
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Wildlife artist David Kiehm, wife Ann and their Golden visit the wall that, splashed in the “harsh light” of an early morning, inspired “Foundation Wall,” which has won him a top prize in the international BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year competition.
Milford-Based Artist Wins International Laurels By JIM KEVLIN MILFORD
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ast fall, wildlife artist David Kiehm had a reckoning. By any measure, he was a success in his field. Soon after getting out of the School of Visual Design in 1990, he was a regular illustrator for Field & Stream, a coveted achievement for anyone in his field. That led to a decade as graphic director of the Danbury Mint in Norwalk, Conn., designing wildlife
commemorative coins for a national audience. Since moving back Upstate seven years ago, the professional laurels multiplied. He was regularly selected for the foremost juried shows, including the annual “Art of the Animal Kingdom” in Bennington, Vt. His works were hanging in – and selling from – The Decoy & Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown, N.J., first in the field. Which evolved into the question: 40-something with plenty of career to go, could he reach his profession’s heights? Might he become the next Carl Rungius (1869-1959) or Bob Kuhn (1920-2007), two of Dave’s heroes, Please See ARTIST, B3 ‘Slow Jay’
Teachers Bring Buddhism’s Lessons To County HIGHLIGHTS OF THE VISIT
By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN
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n February, Mike Stein and his wife, Doris Motta – she manages the Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Meditation Center on Glimmerglen Road – trekked to Nepal to visit Phakchok Rinpoche, and his father, Chokling Rinpoche, for Tibetan New Year. “The minute we arrived, they treated us like family,” said Motta. Mike and Doris are about to return
Phakchok and Chokling Rinpoche trace their lineage to early teachers of Buddhism.
that hospitality: The father and son will arrive locally on Monday, Aug. 12, and will be leading meditation
• 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18: Phakchok speaks at Oneonta Universalist Unitarian Church Sunday service. • 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21: Phakchok discusses emotions at dinner lecture, Origins Cafe, Town of Middlefield. • 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29: Chokling leads a “Fire Puta” blessing at Cooperstown meditation center.
workshops and presentations until Friday, Aug 30. “They come here to get out of the limelight,” said Motta. “In Nepal, they’re rock stars!” Please See RINPOCHES, B2
BASE RACE: Run a 5K or a 10K to raise money for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s “Be A Superior Example” educational initiative. Pre-registration, $25 adults, $50 families, day of, $40 adults, $645 families. 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. Info, www.baseballhall.org. The night before, carbo-load at the CCS senior class’ all-you-can-eat pasta dinner. $10 adult, $5 children. 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. Info, Erika Idelson, (607) 547-1206. ALL DAY ART: Enjoy “Art By the Lake,” with wine tastings and lawn games. Also includes a plein air exhibition and contest. Admission comes with paid admission to the Fenimore Art Museum, which premiers their “Plain and Fancy: Native American Splint Baskets” exhibit. 105 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80 Cooperstown. Info, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org. YE OLDE FAIRE: Crafts, vendors, music and more. Period attire optional. $5, under 12 free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10-Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Windfall Dutch Barn, Cty. Rte. 31, East Springfield. Info, (518) 933-2239. BOAT PARADE: Whether you’re decorating your boat or just getting out a lawn chair to watch, the Canadarago Boat Parade will be going by at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 with fireworks at dusk. Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs. Info, www.canadaragolake.com. MUSIC FOR TEDDY: Bring your favorite stuffed friend out to the Teddy Bear Picnic concert, directed by Rene Prins. Enter for a chance to win a teddy bear! 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Upper Pavilion, Wilber Park, Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-7977. THIS OLD HOUSE: Cherry Valley Historical Association & Museum Historic House Tours. Includes five beautiful historic homes from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10. Lunch for purchase at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets $15, available at the Cherry Valley Museum, 39 Main St., Cherry Valley. SHARE MEMORIES: “Remembering an Icon - Carl Delberta Sr.,” Carl Jr., Angela Delberta Bellavia and other relatives share their stories of the founding of The Boy’s Club with a talk of their memories of Carl Sr. Come and share your personal memories of a man who touched many lives from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug 11. Swart-Wilcox House Museum, Oneonta.
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