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ETIRING The Shanghai Ballet brings the classic, “The Butterfly Lovers,” to Foothills at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17.

Shanghai Ballet Performs ‘Butterfly Lovers’ During Local Stop Of U.S. Tour

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he Shanghai Ballet presents “The Butterfly Lovers,” a beautiful tragedy known as the “Chinese Romeo and Juliet.” Tickets $30, $22 online or at box office. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, tickets, (607) 431-2080, www.foothillspac.org

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CCS 10th-graders, from left, Alex Russo, Mallory Arthurs, Liz Millea, Ciara McGoldrick and Olivia Leinhardt have their photo taken with Bishop Hubbard Friday, Nov. 8, in the St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” parish hall after their confirmation.

Bishop Hubbard Pays Near-Last Visit To ‘Cathedral South’ ing American bishop: On Oct. 31, he celebrated his 75th birthday, and it was bittersweet. COOPERSTOWN As he received congratulations that day at the Albany chancery, t the end of his resignation – as mass on the required by Vatican evening of regulations when a Friday, Nov. 8, the prelate reaches that confirmation class age – was en route made a presentation to Archbishop Carlo to Bishop HowMaria Viganò, the ard J. Hubbard: A papal nuncio in WashCooperstown Bat Co. ington, D.C., and commemorative bat. hence to Pope Francis The Rev. John P. in Rome. Rosson, pastor at St. UncharacteristiMary’s “Our Lady cally for the low-key of the Lake,” read Bishop Hubbard, he the inscription: The hammed it up just a bishop’s name, plus bit with Father Ros“Golden Anniversary, Times Union photo son in Cooperstown 1963-2013.” the other night, actuAt the time of It’s been a month his ordination in ally demonstratof commemorations 1977, he was the Please See for the longest-serv- youngest bishop BISHOP, B3 By JIM KEVLIN

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The bishop, who as a boy had dreamed of being centerfielder for a pro baseball team, tries out the engraved bat presented to him at the confirmation.

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‘Variety Tonight’ Therapeutic Stables’ 1st Fundraiser Otego Riding Program Used By Springbrook, Pathfinder Village By LIBBY CUDMORE OTEGO

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Maya Gilchrest, 9, daughter of the Athelas owners, leads therapy horse Daisy into the stable.

hen Cheri Albrecht was a kid, she, like most kids, enjoyed jumping in puddles. “It’s something I took for granted,” she said. “But for kids who are paralyzed, they can’t do that – so imagine the thrill they get when they

IF YOU GO: “Variety Tonight,” 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Holiday Inn/ Southside. Tickets, (607) 988-9044. get up on a big horse and exercise some control around the arena,” she said. Albrecht is the board president of Athelas Therapeutic Riding, the brainchild of program

manager Anneliese Gilchrest, who owns the stable at her Northfield Farms in Otego. Gilchrest holds a degree in therapeutic riding from St. Andrews College and oversaw 50 lessons a week for 71 riders last year. Athelas has partnered with Springbrook, the ARC, Pathfinder Village and other organizations, as well as offering private lessons. Please See RIDERS, B3

GIVE ART: No worries about giving the same-old gift if you shop at the Cooperstown Art Association’s Holiday Show & Sale. Ah Coopella will serenade you while you browse. 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, sale continues through Dec. 23, Village Hall, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-9777. DREAM A DREAM: Cooperstown High School performs “Les Miserables,” the final show under the direction of Sammy and Barbara Bayes. Adults $9, students $6, senior citizens with ID free. 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday Nov. 14-16, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, Cooperstown High School, 39 Linden Ave. Info, (607) 435-3237. COMIC THEATER: The OHS Drama Club presents Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps.” 7 p.m. FridaySaturday Nov. 15-16, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. $10 adults, $5 students, seniors. Belden Auditorium, Oneonta High School, 130 East St., Oneonta. Info, 433-8243. POP SHOP: Opening day of CANO’s annual “Pop Shop,” marketplace of unique handcrafted goods by 20 area artisans. Also featuring live music, hot beverages and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 1617. Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, (607) 434-2547. TRUST THYSELF: Diana Friedell leads techniques and meditations to harness in-born intuitions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m Saturday, Nov. 16. Holiday Inn, 5206 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. Info, www.tuningin-tuningup.com. WIND ENSEMBLE: Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, plays favorites from opera, Broadway, and more. Free, all welcome, donations gratefully accepted. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-7085, www.catskillwinds.com. BY POPULAR DEMAND: Encore performance of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” 8 p.m. FridaySaturday Nov. 14-15, Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 547-8671. OPERA, BROADWAY: The Catskill Symphony Orchestra presents “Opera to Broadway.” Tickets $30 online or at the door. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Info, tickets, (607) 436-2670, www.catskillsymphony.net

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