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Civil War, Renaissance Reenacted, And Plenty Of Art, Music
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t’s a blast-from-thepast weekend, no time machine needed! At Hyde Hall, a three-day Civil War encampment features authentic uniform drills, battle reenactments, singing of period songs, a Sunday morning service and more. Opens 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, and goes through Sunday, Aug. 12. Free, open
to the public. Lawn, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. Info, schedule, (607) 547-5098. • At the Windfall Dutch Barn, it’s a day fit for a Queen – or King – at a Medieval Renaissance Faire. Games for kids and adults, crafts, vendors and perfor-
mances by the Studio North Celtic step dancers. Come in period or fantasy inspired costume. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-12, Windfall Dutch barn, 2009 Clinton Road, Cherry Valley. Info, (518) 993-2239. • There’s also plenty of art to go around. In Cooperstown, the annual Art By the
Lake festival showcases the • area’s finest artists, invitYou can also get colorful ing visitors to celebrate the with a tie-dye event at the relationship between Oneonta YMCA. artist and the beauti- things Bring your own ful Otsego County shirt, everything else to do! landscape. Demprovided. $8/guest onstrations, sales, when accompanied food, music and a by a member. 6:30 juried art show, all p.m. Friday, Aug. on the shores of the 10, Oneonta YMCA, lake. Come Friday 20-26 Ford Ave., night to see a show Oneonta. (607) 432by 2017 winners 0010. LIBBY Tatiana Rhinevault • and Brent Delanoy. CUDMORE The Franklin 6 p.m. Friday, Aug, Stage Company pres10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, ents John Patrick Shanley’s Aug. 11, The Fenimore Art “Doubt: A Parable,” classic Museum, Cooperstown. play about a Bronx principal (607) 547-1400. who takes matters into her • own hands on suspecting Kids can get in on the fun Father Flynn of improper retoo with PBS stars Pinkalilations with a male student. cious & Peterrific dancFree, reservations recoming, playing and exploring mended. 7:30 p.m. Friday, arts. $5 per child. 10 a.m. Aug. 10; 3 and 7 p.m. Satur– 2 p.m. Oneonta world of day, Aug. 11; 5 p.m. Sunday, Learning, Fortin Park, 167 Aug. 12. Franklin Stage Youngs Road,, Oneonta. Company, 25 Institute St., (607) 431-8543. Franklin. (607) 829-3700.
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The Fenimore’s Chris Rossi, “Enemies & Allies” curator, points to where a monument to Alexander Hamilton was erected in 1935 in the Weehawken (N.J.) Dueling Grounds; in the distance is New Jersey. The monument includes the boulder where Hamilton laid his head as he passed away.
“When we came up here” – with his family, to visit the Hall of Fame – “and I heard about it” – The COOPERSTOWN Fenimore’s Hamilton exhibit – “I had to see it,” he said. aines Ballard, a high school As the popularity of “Hamilton,” student from Charlottesville, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop Va., is exactly who The Broadway version of Ron Chernow’s Fenimore Art Museum curators were massive “Alexander Hamilton” looking for when they devised what biography, began to skyrocket in has grown into “Hamilton’s Final 2015, Fenimore President Paul Act: Enemies and AlD’Ambrosio suglies,” now on display ►FENIMORE REFLECTS gested to his curators: through Dec. 31. This has potential for HAMILTON’S FAME Gaines, who us. •”alexander hamilton: paused scrutinizing Since the 1950s, enemies & allies,” The Fenithe replicas of the when Stephen C. more Art Museum, 5798 pistols used in the Clark bought them famous July 11, 1804, Route 80, Cooperstown. for The Fenimore, the Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. duel that changed museum had posseswww.fenimoreartmuseum. American history, sion of 34 original letorg said he was a fan ters that passed back FOR YET ANOTHER of “Hamilton,” the Please See FENIMORE HIGHLIGHT/a8 Broadway hit. HAMILTON, Pg. 5
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From Food At Beer Pub To Traditional Morey’s Butternut Valley The Red Shed’s second location, south of Cooperstown on Route 33, offers a panoply of brews and funky, varied food.
Editor’s Note: Here are our staff’s picks of fun and fine dining experience to enjoy during your visit to Greater Cooperstown.
drinks including a ginger beer (like ginger ale) that was really tasty. We ate there once when there was a food truck with truly wonderful barbecue— pulled pork, jerk chicken, he Red Shed has excellent baked beans. two locations, the Brewery on a hilltop Different trucks are there depending on when you in Cherry Valley, and the go. This time they Taproom in Cooperstown. It is tucked FINE DINING, had Rock Hill Farm FUN DINING cooking up sandaway on County wiches and tacos in Highway 33, in between two of our Staff Picks the small kitchen inside. The menu is other staff picks: small, but all of the food is Origins Café and Brewery locally sourced. I had the Ommegang. Chicken Panini (chicken, If you are a beer snob spinach, mushrooms, like me, you will apprecicheese) and Husband had ate the 20 beers on tap, all the Cheeseburger Panini, locally brewed. When we both grilled on Heidelberg visited they had a golden, peasant bread. I am guessing red, amber and brown ale, five different India pale ales the potato chips were not local, but the sandwiches were (IPAs), a porter, a Hefeweiexcellent, $10 each. zen, and more. They also You can eat outside in serve local wines and hard Please See FOOD, Pg. 6 ciders, and non-alcoholic
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Hamilton-Burr Letters ‘Thrill’
HAMILTON/From Pg. 3 and forth between Hamilton and his deadly enemy, Vice President Aaron Burr, in advance of their deadly duel. And suddenly those faded letters, echoes from a misty past, were hot. “It’s great to have artifacts that relate to popular culture,â€? said Todd Kenyon, The Fenimore’s communications director. In 2016, as fans lined up around the block from The Public, thrilling to such lyrics as: “I am not throwing away my shot “Hey yo, I’m just like my country “I’m young, scrappy and hungry “And I’m not throwing away my shotâ€? ‌ The Fenimore launched “Hamilton’s Final Act,â€? a display in glass cabinets in the museum’s upstairs landing. “There’s a real thrill to seeing
Todd Kenyon, The Fenimore’s communications director, examines the original handwritten letters between two of American history’s most famous foes.
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these letters in the original handwriting,� said the exhibit’s curator, Chris Rossi. “It transfers you right back to the moment.� In a nod to show-biz, two circles were drawn in the upstairs hall – 10 “full paces� apart – marking the distance between the duelists. “People loved it,� said Rossi. “I’d come out the door and people would be firing at each other – mock dueling.� Please See HAMILTON, Pg. 8
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B-6 Summer Dreams
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Plain Toast To Eggs Benedict flavor), onions, and topped FOOD/From Pg. 4 the garden area (where your with tender tenders in a tangy hot sauce, finished off well-behaved pooch can with croutons. Delijoin you for dinFINE DINING, cious, and authentic ner) or inside and still enjoy the nice FUN DINING (as someone who used be a regular view. The staff is Staff Picks at Buffalo’s famed knowledgable and Anchor Bar can tesfriendly, and guess what? There’s plenty of free tify.) I always order a tall Coke. Completely satisfyparking! (Red Shed Brewing. ery, 709 County Highway But buffalo-chicken salad 33, Cooperstown. 607-282isn’t the only novelty at a 4380.) KATHLEEN PETERS place that, it’s safe to say, Graphic Designer has as close to having it all as anyone. Breakfast – everything f you’re inclined toward a buffalo-chicken from white toast to eggs Benedict. At lunch, there’s salad for lunch, then an enticing burger menu, a you ought to be inclined good Reuben, Chicken Fried toward Morey’s Family Steak with gravy – simply a Restaurant on Route 7 in lot of variety. Oneonta’s East End. That’s the word for dinIt’s made up of crisp icePlease See FOOD, Pg. 7 berg lettuce, tomatoes (with
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...And The Slices Were Hot! Cheese steak. He swears FOOD/From Pg. 6 ner, too: variety. From steak by it, it came out piping hot on a fresh hoagie, and fish to pork entrees, chicken FINE DINING, loaded with shaved cheese, Florentine and stirFUN DINING steak, grilled onions and fried options, there’s something for every Staff Picks peppers. We split a half palate. moon cookie—all of the While you’re there, say desserts looked fabulous and hi to proprietor Gail Morey, the cookies are huge, but the who runs a tight ship and is vanilla and chocolate icing quite a lady to boot. She’s on the half moon were so an Oneonta original. A sidelight: Gail’s collec- sweet and light. It made a tion of miniature dollhouses nice ending to a delightful is on display. One of a kind. lunch. Rio 42 caters too, plus Family restaurant says they’ll have your order it all. Home cooking and friendly folks in an efficient- ready when you call it in. (Rio 42, 42 River Street, ly run operation. (Morey’s Family Restaurant, on Route Oneonta. 607-267-4901) TARA BARNWELL 7 just of Interstate 88’s Exit General Manager 16. 607-432-6664.) JIM KEVLIN urn right at the flag Editor/Publisher pole in downtown Cooperstown and ou can’t miss the one of the first shops you bright building as you drive down Riv- find on upper Pioneer Street is Slices Pizzeria. I had er Street in Oneonta. Some might remember the wafting never been, so I walked in not knowing what to expect. smell of fresh bread baking when the building was Foti’s There were three options: sausage, pepperoni, and bakery. Now it’s Rio 42, a cheese. I got the Sausage small neighborhood restauPizza with an iced tea. rant with a huge taste. And My slice was hot when it arwhat a lucky neighborhood rived. I had to wait for it is. it to cool. For this visit I chose the I was unprepared for the Tuscan Turkey sandwich. first bite. The cheese was It’s made on Heidelberg light, the sausage juicy, French Peasant bread with and the crust was thin and fresh mozzarella, roasted crunchy, like eating a croisred peppers and peppercorn sant with cheese, sausage, mayo. The turkey was so and tomato sauce on top. tender and it was loaded (Slices Pizzeria, 46 Pioneer high on the sandwich. I St., Cooperstown. 607-544always ask for some horse1075.) radish mayo to put on top LARISSA RYAN as well, delicious. My Office Manager companion had the Philly
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Hamilton Facts As Exciting As Fiction
HAMILTON/From Pg. 5 That year, John Phillips, the Fly Creek contractor, seeing the letters, was inspired to loan replicas of the original dueling pistols – finely crafted by Aldo Uberti, a famed Italian gunsmith – that his father had obtained while working for David Rockefeller at Chase Manhattan Bank. They were added to the exhibit. In 2017, “Final Act”
returned, with a lock of Hamilton’s hair, clipped by his wife the day he was killed, plus other personal artifacts and paintings. This year, “Enemies and Allies” takes it to the next level, moving the Hamilton exhibit into its own room, adding bronze busts from life masks by John Browere of people who knew Hamilton – Jefferson, Madison, Lafayette and Adams – and
other material. There’s a life cast of Hamilton’s face, accompanied by a miniature portrait, an 1840s scenic by Edmund C. Coates of the dueling site at Weehawken, with fledgling Manhattan in the background, and a portait of Abigail Adams, a tart observer of the day, and an accompanying quote: “(Hamilton) is a man ambitious as Julius Caesar. A
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subtle intriguer, his abilities would make him dangerous if he espoused the wrong side. His thirst for fame is insatiable. I have ever kept an eye upon him.” As the quote suggests, while Hamilton has been lionized in the recent revival, he was a controversial character in his day – and Ashley Werner, D’Ambrosio’s assistant, suggested that “Allies & Enemies” should reflect that ambivalence. Politically, Hamilton, a poor immigrant from the Caribbean who rose to become George Washington’s most valued aide during the American Revolution and treasury secretary during the first presidency, was a
merciless foe. The two men’s animosity began in 1791, when Burr unseated Hamilton’s fatherin-law, U.S. Sen. Philip Schuyler. Hamilton maneuvered in 1800 to throw the presidency to Jefferson instead of Burr, and allegations he leveled during Burr’s 1804 campaign for New York governor led to the duel. “There are two parties and two sides of the story,” said Werner the other day. “If I was in Burr’s position, how would I have reacted?” Realizing the drawing power of the letters, The Fenimore hosted a scholarly panel in May, “Alexander Hamilton: What You Should Know.” The moderator, Douglas Ambrose, Hamilton College history professor and a charter fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute there, is now preparing a catalogue of The Fenimore’s letters to be published this fall.
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B-10 Summer Dreams
Thursday-Friday, August 9-10, 2018
►HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO COUNTY ►Friday, August 10
HOPPY TOURS – 11 a.m. Brief history, discussion of beer, brewing, hops, followed by tour of hop yard, house. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 . MAKERSPACE – 3:30 p.m. All ages create, learn, experiment. Materials provided for many hands-on activities. Everything from Crochet to coding, more. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. 518-673-2314. THEATER – 4:30 p.m. “The Soldiers Tale” theatrical chamber work by Stravinsky about soldier making a deal with Devil. Cost, $35/adult. Pavilion, Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-2255. OPENING RECEPTION – 5:30 - 7 p.m. Community exhibit featuring 2017 art by the lake winners Tatiana Rhinevault, Brent Delanoy.
The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. REENACTMENT – 6 p.m. Civil War encampment featuring soldiers in authentic uniforms drilling, performing maneuvers, singing period songs, more. Free, open to public. Lawn, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. 607-5475098. TIE-DYE EVENT – 6:30 p.m. Bring shirt to dye. Supplies provided. Cost, $8/guest accompanied by member. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0010. THEATER – 7 - 8 p.m. Production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People.” Cost, $15/adult. Amphitheater, The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Showing “Doubt, A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley. A
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powerful drama depicting a Bronx School Principal taking matters into her own hands when she suspects Father Flyn of improper relations with student. Free admission. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute St., Franklin. 607829-3700. MOVIE NIGHT – 9 - 10:30 p.m. Showing “The Miracle Season” (2018) on inflatable outdoor movie screen. Bring snacks, beverages, chairs, blankets, bug spray, etc for added comfort. Free, open to public. Outdoor Soccer Field, Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 607-547-2800.
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SECOND SATURDAY – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy music, entertainment, farm produce, vendors, activities, more. Sharon Springs Free Library, 129 Main St., Sharon Springs. 315-217-1485. CARS & COFFEE – 9 - 11 a.m. Join fellow gearheads for relaxed display of multi-brand, multi-period cars. Fly Creek Cider Mill, 288 Goose St., Fly Creek. 607-547-9692. FAIR – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy games, food, music,
more while getting to know the Milford Methodist Church. Free, all welcome. Old Church Property, 89 N. Main St, Milford. REENACTMENT – 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Civil War encampment featuring authentically dressed soldiers drilling, performing maneuvers, singing period songs, more. Battle planned for 2 p.m. followed by concert, 4 p.m. Free, open to public. Lawn, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. 607-5475098. ART FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 11th annual juried art fest celebrating relationship between artist, landscape. Features contest, local artists, food, vendors, music, more. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. PINKALICIOUS – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids engage in creative arts, self-expression with music, dance, visual arts. Features photos with Pinkalicious & Peterific, performances by Dandelion Stage, themed activities by WSKG, more. Admission, $5/child.
Oneonta World of Learning at Fortin Park, 167 Youngs Rd., Oneonta. 607-431-8543. SHOWTALK – 10:30 a.m. “Joseph Colaneri: Operatic Beaumarchais.” Members of the Young Artists perform plays by Pierre Beaumarchais, source for Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville,’ others. Cost, $25/adult. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. 607-547-2255. RENAISSANCE FAIR – 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Medieval Ren faire features crafters, vendors, games for kids & adults, auctions, performances by Studio North Celtic step dancers, others. All welcome to come in period costume. Continues Sunday. Windfall Dutch Barn, 2009 Clinton Road, Cherry Valley. 518-9932239. HOPPY TOURS – 11 a.m. Brief history, discussion of beer, brewing, hops. See Friday Listing. THEATER – Noon. “A Case For Eviction” following struggle of Frank and Dora to evict a temporary resident from their guest room. Leatherstocking Stage, The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450. CHARACTER TOUR – 1 - 2 p.m. Tour museum through eyes of the artists themselves. Features tour with Thomas Cole as portrayed by Templeton Player. The FenImore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. SINGING WORKSHOP – 2 - 5 p.m. Learn to create chordbased country harmonies. Features American old-time, bluegrass, country harmony singing. Instructor Val Mindel. Cost, $40/non-member. West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. 607-278-5454. HISTORY PRESENTATION – 2 p.m. Dive into battle of the Atlantic with USS Slater. Discover importance of the battle to WWII. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518673-2314. VIGNETTES – 2 p.m. Guided tour showcasing three site-specific performances by Templeton Players on the struggle for Women’s Rights. Included with museum admission. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450. MORE CALENDAR, Pg. 11
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►HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO COUNTY FROM Pg. 10
►Saturday, August 11 THEATER – 3 & 7:30 p.m. Showing “Doubt, A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley. See Friday Listing. ART LECTURE – 3 - 4:30 p.m. “From the Bible to Bunyan: The Course of Life in Thomas Cole’s Art “ lecture by Paul Schweizer, Director Emeritus of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Cost, $11/non-member. The
Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. ANNIVERSARY – 5 - 8 p.m. Garden party celebrating 50 year of Otsego County Conservation Association. Tickets, $75/person. Mohican Farm, 7207 St. Rt. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-4488. DINNER PARTY – 6:30 p.m. “Puttin’ On The Ritz” Great-Gatsby-style party features dinner in luxurious dining room, performances, silent auction, prizes for best
dressed, more. Come in glitziest 1920’s garb. Ages 16+ ONLY. Proceeds benefit restoration of historic inn. General Admission + Dinner, $35. Major’s Inn, 607-783-2967. MUSIC – 7 - 10 p.m. Hot Tin Roof presents Scattered Flurries. Enjoy Ommegang beer, great music, fun in the sun. Cooperstown Fun Park, 4858 St. Hwy. 28, Cooperstown. 607-544-1800. CONCERT – 7 p.m. Small Town Big Band plays classic
jazz, swing, Big Band favorites. Free. 3 Chenango Rd, Edmeston. 607-965-8377. CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Annual Florence High Memorial Chamber Music Concert features Glimmerglass Festival musicians performing Beethoven, Brahms, Paganini, more. Free, open to public. Pierstown Grange, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Road, Cooperstown. 607- 264-3069.
►Sunday, August 12
SHOW & MARKET – 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Unadilla Gun Show & Flea Market features over 100 vendors, great stuff for girls. Free admission. Unadilla Rod & Gun Club, 566 Butternut Road, Unadilla. 607-7481010. REENACTMENT – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Civil War encampment featuring authentically dressed soldiers drilling, maneuvering, singing period songs, more. Sunday morning service at 10 a.m. Free, open to public. Lawn, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. 607-5475098. RENAISSANCE FAIR – 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Medieval Ren fair features crafters, vendors, games for all ages, auctions, performances, more. All welcome to dress in period costume. Windfall Dutch barn, 2009 Clinton Road, Cherry Valley. 518-993-2239. CONCERT – 11 a.m. “Gospel Concert: Comin’ For to Carry Me Home” features spirituals ‘Sing Low, Sweet Chariot,’ more. Cost, $35/ adult. Pavilion, Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-2255. HOPPY TOURS – 11 a.m. Brief history, discussion of beer, brewing, hops. See Friday Listing. THEATER – Noon. See “Box and Cox Trunk Show” features best performers in region. Included in museum admission. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450. WALKING TOUR – 1 - 4 p.m. Explore 2 beautiful, historic homes for sale, restored buildings, currently home of artists in residence program. Cost, $5. Main St., Leonardsville. 315-855-4403. GARDEN HACKS – 1 - 2 p.m. Learn tried, tested gardening tips. The Farmers’
Museum, Cooperstown. 607547-1450. SUNDAY SERIES – 1 - 3 p.m. Learn “Broomcraft: Brooms Swept Out of the Historical Past” with Jim Whitaker. Swart-Wilcox House Museum, Wilcox Ave., Oneonta. ANTI-RENT WAR – 2 p.m. Enjoy performances by Templeton Players depicting Anti-Rent Movement. Included with museum admission. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450. MUSIC FESTIVAL – 4 p.m. World class music in restored dairy barn surrounded by beautiful meadows. Features Omer String Quartet. Cost, $25 at-the-door. Honest Brook Music Festival, 1885 Honest Brook Road, Delhi. 607-746-3770. THEATER – 5 p.m. Showing “Doubt, A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley. See Friday Listing. THEATER – 5 p.m. “Trouble In Tahiti” one act send-up of suburban American dream by Leonard Bernstein features members of Young Artists Program. Cost, $35/adult. Pavilion, Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-2255. MUSIC FESTIVAL – 7:30 p.m. Ran Dank, Soyeon Kate Lee, Piano, present selections by Mozart, Debussy, Stravinsky, Granados, others. Includes works for solo piano, four-hand piano. Cost, $25 general. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. 877-666-7421.
►Monday, August 13
BLOOD DRIVE – 2 - 6 p.m. Give blood, save lives. Types A, B, O needed. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 1-800-RED CROSS. PUBLIC SPEAKING – 5:30 p.m. Practice public speaking with Toastmasters. All welcome. White House Building, The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1466 or e-mail b.fischer@fenimoreart.org. ESCAPE ROOM – 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Solve puzzles, use clues, escape from Backstage at the Concert themed room. Limit 6/time-slot. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-4321980. MORE CALENDAR, Pg. 12
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►Monday, August 13
FIGURE DRAWING – 6:30 - 9 p.m. Non-instructional drawing with live model. Poses chosen by consensus. Cost $12/class. The Carriage House Art Studio, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-435-8718. LECTURE SERIES – 7 p.m. Craig Timberg presents “Russian Disinformation: Will it Happen Again” on threat of Russian interference in future elections, efforts by NSA, social media to prevent future
meddling. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344.
►Tuesday, August 14
POTTERY – 9 a.m. - Noon. Children 7-14 learn to form clay by hand, build coil, pinch pots, masks, animal sculptures, more. Cost, $75, materials included. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Ct., Cooperstown. 607-547-8671. ART ROCKS – 11 a.m. Young artists learn new techniques, explore works in museum’s collection. Arkell Museum, 2 Eries Blvd., Cana-
joharie. 518-673-2314. ART CLASS – 1 - 3 p.m. Learn to design, build, paint your kite with Justin Mastrangelo. Cost, $55/nonmember. Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777. KNITTING GROUP – 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-8344. PEANUT BUTTER PARTY – 2 p.m. Learn history of Beech-Nuts’ Peanut Butter, try recipes, enjoy peanut butter snacks. Free program, not
recommended for those with peanut allergies. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314. FAMILY YOGA – 3 - 4 p.m. Restore balance, health with your child with instructor Valerie Bolger. Recommended for parents with children aged 2-6. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St,. Oneonta. 607-432-1980. THEATER – 5 p.m. “Klezmer Concert With Big Galut(e)” features music from the Jewish Diaspora’s many homelands. Cost, $25/adult. Pavilion, Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-2255. RABIES CLINIC – 6 - 8 p.m. Bring pets to be vaccinated or to receive 3-year booster shot with Dr. Puritz. Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 607547-8111. CONCERT – 7 p.m. Scott Freeman Band, quartet plays repertoire of classical, jazz, oldies, Irish, more. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. 607-5475256.
►Wednesday, August 15 FOOD FOR THOUGHT – 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tour “The Barber Surreal: Eugene
Berman’s Re-imagined ‘The Barber of Seville’” with exhibit director Chriss Rossi. Includes lectures, meal, discussion. Cost, $30/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547–1510. AUTHORS SERIES – 1 p.m. Baseball author Skip Lockwood discusses book “Insight Pitch: My Life as a Major League Closer.” Book signing follows. Included with admission. Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. 607-547-7200. ROCK PAINTING – 2 p.m. Paint lifelike flower or animal onto a rock. Rocks provided. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314. ART CLASS – 3 - 4 p.m. Entertaining class for kids to learn mask-making based on Thaw Gallery Yup’ik masks. Free. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. DISCUSSION GROUP – 3 - 5 p.m. Discuss current events. Cooperstown Village Library. Call 607-547-8344. WRITERS GROUP – 5 p.m. Discuss current writing projects, get inspired, have fun. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. Call 518-6732314.
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