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Undercover Study, 1970, Andrew Wyeth. Watercolor on paper. Collection of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art©️ 2022 Andrew Wyeth/Artists Rights Society (ARS)
DRAWN FROM LIFE: THREE GENERATIONS OF WYETH FIGURE STUDIES CLOSING SEPTEMBER 5 Drawn from Life sheds light on N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth’s studio and academic figure studies, and provides a snapshot of them as young artists mastering the figure. The exhibition features many sketches and studies never-before displayed. Sponsored in part by The Clark Foundation, C.J. Heilig Foundation, Mr. Tom Morgan and Ms. Erna J. Morgan McReynolds, The Tom Morgan and Erna J. McReynolds Charitable Foundation, NYCM Insurance, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Putnam.
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Enjoy your Saturday evening with the Dingonek Street Band, a raucous improvisatory brass band that fuses afrobeat and ethnicjazz with post-bop, funk, and New Orleans parade music. Start with a buffet dinner before the show. $15 cover charge. Origins Café, 558 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. Visit originscafe.org
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The Blend-A-Rama 3-on-3 Basketball tournament is taking over Main Street for this weeks ‘Meet us on Main.’ The community is invited to watch the matches, browse the shops, meet the vendors, enjoy open-air dining, activities, and much more. Sign up to participate in the tournament for $150/ team. Main Street, Oneonta. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 23 & 24. Visit www.facebook. com/DestinationOneonta/
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This year’s inductees and returning Hall of Famers will march in the Parade of Legends alongside the award winning Baldwinsville High School band ‘The Marching Bees’ who have performed in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2020 Rose Parade. Also marching will be the Cooperstown Veterans Color Guard. The parade
will originate at The Otesaga and proceed to Main Street and conclude at the Baseball Hall of Fame. 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23.
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The Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will celebrate this year’s baseball greats including Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz. Event is held on the grounds of The Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24. baseballhall.org.
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Head out to the Meadow Links Golf Course to enjoy a performance in the Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival featuring the Hartwick Jazz Trio. Come in your car, bring blankets, a chair and settle in for some music. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Held rain or shine. Admission is free. Meadow Links Golf Course, 476 County Rd. 27, Richfield Springs. 7 p.m. Monday, July 25. Visit www.meadowlinks. com/#5_News-and-Events
►ON THE COVER The Sound of Music at the Glimmerglass Festival
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Shakespeare on Love — Romeo and Juliet at the Fenimore Michael and Danielle Henrici as Romeo and Juliet in the Glimmer Globe Theatre production of the play
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 Fralick almost steals the show; as the exuberantly abusive Mercutio, Nadel Henvile dominates the stage every time she is on it, so much so that we regret Mercutio has to die quite so soon. Peter Exton, as Friar Lawrence, is the perennial well-intentioned liberal who makes a mess of everything. The challenge for every production of “Romeo & Juliet” is to make the teen-age title characters, and their sudden volcanic love, believable and compelling. Shakespeare himself was no fool for love, as even the titles of his plays suggest: e.g., “Much Ado About Nothing” and “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.” This is the author who bequeathed his “second best bed” to his wife Anne Hathaway. Shakespeare understood that human love includes a good deal of self-delusion and calculation. As Mercutio observes, “If love be blind, love cannot hit the mark.” Tom Russo’s Capulet captures every exhausted parent’s exasperation when his plans are frustrated by his daughter’s refusal to bend to his wishes: after all I’ve spent, he seems to say, on ballet lessons and horseback riding and boy-band concerts and all the lacrosse practices I had to drive you to, this is how you pay me back? The production doesn’t try to persuade us to believe in Romeo and Juliet’s love; Danielle Henrici’s acting does it for us, whether in capturing the exaltation of their first meeting, her panic when encountering delays and obstructions to their wedding plans, her brief radiant morning with Romeo after the secret nuptials, and her clear-eyed commitment to sharing their fate. This Juliet’s integrity sets her apart from her family and her peers. The multi-talented Michael Henrici’s Romeo is an appealing young rake, wise enough to recognize the real thing when he sees her. Danielle Henrici’s luminous Juliet justifies his judgment; but the whole company warrants our gratitude and admiration. The Fenimore Art Museum’s Glimmer Globe production runs Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., through August 11.
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That’s the Way They Became the Grady Bunch
Antonia Mody
This Cooperstown family has experienced the magic of The Glimmerglass Festival as audience members for decades. Now, they take the Glimmerglass stage together this summer. The Gradys, or the Grady Bunch as they are lovingly called, are all singing and dancing in Glimmerglass Festival productions this summer. The Sound of Music, playing now, features parents Kara and Matt, as well as Gavin, 12, who stars as Friedrich von Trapp. But The Sound of Music isn’t the only show this father and son duo can be seen in during the Festival. Tenor Overboard, a new opera with music by Rossini and book by Ken Ludwig, premieres July 19 and features Matt and Gavin as well. “Folks should not be missing Tenor Overboard because the cast has been working incredibly hard,” Matt said. “Reworking, changing, and workshopping things to make it an amazingly hilarious, not-to-be-missed production.” The Grady family has roots in the Cooperstown area going back generations. Lilly, 17, began participating in The Glimmerglass Festival’s productions in 2015 and has been attending the Festival since first grade, when her grandfather took her to see Annie get your Gun in 2011. “I started seeing all four shows around fifth grade, when I was mature enough to sit through a two-and-a-half hour show,” Lilly said. “There’s a lot to do here even though on the surface it may seem like just a baseball town.” Lilly and her youngest brother Kian, 9, will be performing together in the world premiere of Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke’s The Jungle Book, which premieres August 4. The Gradys may be performing in their first season at the Festival this summer but they are no stranger to the stage. While Lilly has been performing for most of her life, the rest of the family only recently began participating in local theater. Gavin started performing when he began attending Cooperstown Middle School, while Kara and Kian were both invited to join the cast of Cooperstown Central School District’s production of The Wind in the Willows this year to perform alongside Lilly.
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Matt, in Kara’s words, has been “the best stage dad around.” But, Matt decided to take the role of stage dad to the next level. And, now with the entire family in the limelight, there’s no doubt that five different rehearsal schedules is tricky to balance. “It’s been very busy,” Kara said. “Matt and I both work. Luckily Lilly got her driver’s license so she and Kian are always on the same schedule and Gavin, Matt and I with The Sound of Music and Tenor Overboard. A couple of Gavin’s friends are in The Sound of Music too so luckily we have good friends and family we are able to carpool with but we’ve been meal prepping on our days off and everybody has been doing their part at home to practice and get rest and eat well so we can be present when we arrive.” Along with the busy schedules, constant practice and meal prep, according to Matt the Glimmerglass experience has changed the family dynamic in other ways as well. “There’s been a lot of music in the house,” he said. “We had the piano tuned and everybody has been really working hard. It has been great to walk in the house and hear one or more people helping each other work on their music and trying things out together has been cool.” Matt, Kara, Lilly, Gavin and Kian aren’t the only Gradys participating in the Festival. Cousins Asher and Beckett Grady can be seen in Carmen. The Glimmerglass Festival has provided the Grady family with an artistic outlet in their community where they can interact with industry professionals, work on world premiere productions, and most importantly bond with their family. “I get to be on stage with my kids in a professional production,” Kara said. “Never in a million dreams would I ever think that this would be something I would be doing, and even though it’s a small part, it’s incredible and I feel pretty lucky to be part of it.” The Glimmerglass Festival runs through August 21. Visit www.glimmerglass.org for more information.
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Our best bets for local dining
Jive Café
12 Commons Drive Cooperstown 607-547-4471
www.thejivecafe.com/ A great spot to stop on the drive into Cooperstown (or out of Cooperstown) is a little café tucked away in the Commons. It’s a little place serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m. where guests can sit, enjoy a coffee, watcht he traffic or contemplate the local art on the walls. I stopped in the other day for a filling lunch of a Reuben sandwich. The sandwich combines cornedbeef with sauerkraut and cheese and was just the right combination of crunchy and juicy, savory and tangy. It was overall delicious and I will be stopping there again. Larissa Ryan Office Manager
Council Rock 4861 State Hwy 28 Cooperstown 607-643-3016 councilrockbrewery.com
As you know, I am a creature of habit and always get the same thing from the same restaurants! Last week our graphic designer and I went to Council Rock Brewery and I decided to branch out a bit. I always get the fish dinner on Friday nights or the Reuben for lunch, but not this time. I got the Southwest Chicken Tacos and now I am hooked! You get three flour tortillas, Tunisian marinated chicken, zesty roasted corn with roasted red peppers, scallions, mixed greens and it’s all topped with a chipotle aioli, queso cheese and peppadew peppers. My
goodness, the ingredients meld together so well I though I’d died and gone to heaven! Another dish I must get from there is the Council Rock Signature garlic pesto fries. The fries are served with a fresh garlic and pesto and served with a side of chipotle aioli. Divine! Tara Barnwell Publisher
Cassidy’s Diner 35 West Main Street Richfield Springs 315-858-2124
What a nice little escape from the madness of the crowds. Hiding up in Richfield Springs is a diner that looks probably what you would expect a little old diner to look like. You can sit in the booths or at the counter. In either spot you will get quick and pleasant service. I had the Reuben, the classic grilled corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut on rye with Russian dressing. Evie had the classic Turkey Club … you know what that is. The Husband and his visiting brother went earlier in the week after a round of golf in Edmeston. Both got burgers, one with bacon, one without. All the sandwiches come with some really excellent fries. We always end up bringing some home for the dogs because they give you far too many. If you are looking for some traditional diner food, and they have great breakfast food too, take a short hike up Route 28, and a short trip back in time to Cassidy’s Diner. Kathleen Peters Graphics and Production
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GOAT TOUR – 9:30 a.m. Join the Beekman Boys for a morning tour of a collection of large scale murals depicting Dwarf Nigerian baby goats by the acclaimed artist John Cerney. Includes a hearty hike through Beekman Farm finishing on Matrimony Hill. Registration required. Cost, $15/person. Beekman Farm, Sharon Springs. 888-801-1802. ART CLUB – 10 a.m. Share and make art with the group. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-8585802. FIBER ARTS GROUP – 11 a.m. Bring your knitting, crochet or other fiber art to work with the group. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-858-5802. HOME GAME – 7 p.m. Local baseball team Oneonta Outlaws vs. The Glens Falls Dragons. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. 607-432-6326. SHAKESPEARE – 7 p.m. Enjoy a production of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet,’ the classic tale of tragic young love. Cost, $18/non-member. Glimmer Globe Theater, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. CONCERT SERIES – 7 p.m. Bring the kids, a chair and some blankets for fun evening featuring a performance by Three Days Gone. By the bandstand, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 607-432-0680. MUSIC – 7:30 p.m. The Vicki Kristina Barcelona Band performs a re-imagining of the lyrical genius of the Tom Waits songbook via inventive threepart harmonies and a treasure trove of instruments including banjos, bottles, squeezebox, and zills. Free admission. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute St., Franklin. 607829-3700.
►Friday, July 22 CAREER FAIR – 5 - 7 p.m. Learn about the opportunities available through working at Preferred Mutual. Fair held at Barnyard Swing, 4604 St. Rt. 28, Milford. Visit facebook.
com/preferredmutual/ MUSIC ON THE PORCH – 6 p.m. Live music from the Cameron Cates Guitar players. The Empire House, 136 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. 607-7832859. MUSIC – 7:30 p.m. The Vicki Kristina Barcelona Band performs. See Thursday, 7/21 Listing.
►Saturday, July 23 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Inaugural Blend-A-Rama 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament. Sign up for a game (cost, $150/team) or just come watch and visit with the local community. Main Street, Oneonta. 607-287-8444. GOAT TOUR – 9:30 a.m. Join the Beekman boys for a morning tour. See Thursday, July 21 listing. ARTIST DEMONSTRATION – 10 a.m. Anita Ferguson from Tuscarora Nation will be demonstrating her craft of creating velvet and beadwork collars, cuffs, and traditional outfits using the techniques of Tuscarora women dating back to the 1800s. Admission, $8/adult. Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518296-8949. CONVERSATIONS AT DOUBLEDAY – 11 a.m. Educational programs for baseball fans of all ages. Activities and discussions will feature baseball luminaries sharing their stories and more throughout the day. Doubleday Field, Cooperstown. INTERACTIVE THEATER – 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Children aged 5 - 12 (with an adult) are invited to help save the world from the ‘Dinosaur Invasion’ in this fun, interactive, outdoor theater experience. 10 children max. Cost, $10/person. Oneonta World of Learning, 167 Youngs Rd., Oneonta. 607-353-9503. MUSIC – 1 p.m. Enjoy free outdoor concert by ‘Elena Moon Park & Friends’ featuring reimagined folk music and original children’s songs from around the globe, with an emphasis on East Asia. Free, donations welcome. West
Summer Dreams B-7 Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith. 607-278-5454. BOOK SIGNING – 1 p.m. Author David Rosenfelt will be signing copies of his books to benefit the the Super Heroes Humane Soceity. Willis Monies Books, 139 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-8363. ART CLASS – 1 - 4 p.m. Learn to make a beautiful landscape painting in watercolor with discussion on color theory and how to choose a dynamic composition. You will end the class with a piece of art to take home. Cost, $100/ person. Includes supplies. The Art Department, 8 Main St., Cherry Valley. Visit facebook. com/Theartdeptny PAINT & SWITCH – 1 - 2:30 p.m. Teens aged 12-18 are invited to bring a friend for fun painting activity. Paint for 10 minutes then switch with your partner and continue their painting. What will it look like in the end? Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. WRITING WORKSHOP – 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Practice your writing and create the first draft of a short story with library staff member, Jennifer Donohue. In the Rotunda at the Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-1980. PORCHFEST – 4 - 6 p.m. Stamford residents have musicians and bands for live performances on their porches. Stroll through town from end to end to enjoy the music, meet the neighbors, and make new friends. Main Street, Stam-
ford. COFFEE HOUSE – 7 - 9 p.m. Music Jam in range of genres by amateur local performers. Sign up to perform or just enjoy the show. Light refreshments included. Free, open to the public. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church. Church Rd., Schuyler Lake. 315-8582523. HOME GAME – 7 p.m. Local baseball team Oneonta Outlaws Vs. The Amsterdam Mohawks. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. 607-432-6326. LIGHTING TOUR – 7:30 p.m. Sample delicious bygone
cocktails and travel through the evolution of lighting technologies & innovations of the past. Cost, $27. Adults aged 21+ only. Hyde Hall, 1527 Co. Rd. 31, Cooperstown. 607547-5098. BAND – 7:30 p.m. Dance to a performance by Dingonek Street Band, a raucous, improvisatory brass band fusing Afrobeat and Ethnic-jazz with post-bop, funk, and New Orleans Parade music. Grab dinner before the show from 6 - 8 p.m. Origins Cafe, 558 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. 607-437-2862.
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Wednesday August 10 Glimmerglass State Park (West Pavilion)
10:30 am: Coffee and donuts Noon: Lunch 1 pm: Bingo and other games $7 per person includes a box lunch and lots of fun activities! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY AUGUST 1 Box lunch options: Turkey, ham, or egg salad sandwich. All are served with fruit, chips, and cookies. Mail check with name, phone number and meal selection to OCCSC at 6137 State Highway 28, Fly Creek, NY 13337
OTSEGO COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING Need a ride? Call 607-547-4232
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Thursday July 21, 2022
A Perfect Day on Otsego Lake The Blue Mingo Grill Lake Otsego’s only open-air lakeside dining spot offers creative grill cuisine on its Adirondack porches at the water’s edge. Inspired by a multitude of international cuisines, the Blue Mingo Offers an eclectic menu that The New York Times has calleD “the area’s most interesting dishes.” (607) 547-7496
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