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Bottles of Glimmerglass Vodka, left, and Fenimore Gin line the new distillery’s shelves at 11 Railroad Ave.
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Plus, HAUNTIN’ OTSEGO... SPOOKY POEMS: Edgar Allen “Poe-Etry” Slam invites readers to bring a short story or poem to read. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-8671. HAUNTED TRAIN: Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society’s haunted maze train rides with games, treats, and costumes. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 25-27 at the Milford Depot, 163 East Main St., Milford. Info, reservations, (607) 432-2429.
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Cooperstown Distillery owner Gene Marra describes the orb that contains Abner Doubleday “Doubleplay” Vodka, one of the new operation’s signature products. Coming soon: Abner Doubleday “Doubleplay” Bourbon. With him is wife and partner Montell.
were surprised by how smooth our vodka was.” This is all in a day of coming up with world-class spirits,
which the Marras and their staff are determined to do, with licenses finally in hand and the Friday, Oct. 11, ribbon-cutting
behind them. It’s been a 21-year journey that brought the Marras – he, a Please See MARRAS, B3
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James Cory Webster, left, hams it up with Garcelle Beauvais and writer Sebastian Jones on the “I Am” booksigning party in Santa Monica.
Root For Red Sox, Cheer Cardinals At Hall Of Fame
hether you’re rooting for Boston or St. Louis, you can come watch a live broadcast of game three at the annual Baseball Hall of Fame World Series gala. Play trivia, compete for prizes, enjoy raffles, refreshments and more! $10 adults, $5 kids. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, tickets, (607) 547-0397.
COOPERSTOWN n some places, this passes for working for a living. The other day at Cooperstown Distillery, the first such enterprise in Otsego County, the burning question was: How many times should The Marra’s son, Gabe, 13, you distill suggested the vodka? As Mondiamond that decorates the tell Marra base of Abner reports the Doubleday debate, “Doubleplay” husband flasks. (and coproprietor) Gene had one idea. Distiller & Compliance Director Bobby Finan had another. She had a third. So experimentation (accompanied by sips) ensued. Three? Too little. Nine? Too much. The answer? A trade secret, said Montell. She can say at the experiment’s end, “All three of us
The Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, and you can watch on the big screen at the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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PUMPKIN GLOW: Light up the harvest with pumpkin carving, a glow and live music by the Roundhouse Rockers. 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, Muller Plaza, Oneonta. And the next day, bring your carved pumpkin to Cooperstown to glow on the library steps and hear spooky stories! 6-7 p.m.. Sunday, Oct. 27, Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, Oneonta, (607) 432-8871, Cooperstown, (607) 547-9777. RACE DAY: Pair your running shoes with your costume to run the Coop Loop 5K and win prizes for funny, scary and creative costumes. 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. The Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52 in Cooperstown. Info, registration, (607) 547-2800. HALLOWEEN FUN: Trick or Treat in the Hartwick dorms. Games, refreshments, a costume contest and more. 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Golisano Hall, Hartwick College. Info, (607) 431-4853, boyda@hartwick.edu. CAROUSEL: Halloween party for preschoolers! Come in costume for a spooky ride on the carousel, bring a pumpkin and enjoy tasty harvest treats. 10:30-noon. Thursday, Oct. 31. The Farmer’s Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-1472.
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