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June 9-15, 2011

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‘Darling’

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Paul Masse talks Tonys and Orpheus

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film to be shown in Cherry Valley

R.E.M. ‘Murmur’ Vinyl Vault review

NIGHT OUT

UNADILLA DRIVE-IN

offers starlight viewing of summer blockbusters 16-18

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Scene Vol. 1, No. 35

www.otownscene.com 102 Chestnut St., P.O. Box 250, Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 432-1000, ext. 255, editor@otownscene.com EDITOR

Cassandra Miller ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR OF THE DAILY STAR Adrienne Wise

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CONTRIBUTORS

Jim Koury, David Martin, Shannon Moore, Emily Popek, Elizabeth Reyes, James Derek Sapienza, Mark Simonson and Danielle Tonner.

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Whitney Bashaw, Mark Boshnack, Peter Eklund, Emily Greenberg, Trevor Hayes, Terry Ludwig,

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Editor’s Note This summer, we’re featuring some of the area’s unique activities and attractions, starting with the Unadilla Drive-In. Generations have grown up going to see outdoor movies there _ as children with their parents, as teens with friends and lovers, and as parents themselves. Much is owed to the current owners, a group of parents who grew up going to the drive-in and wanted to keep it open for future generations. The drive-in has become a purveyor of nostalgia. The one in Unadilla has some of the original features as when it opened in the ’50s. It’s a place of history, however recent that history is. There’s a chance to fill the same car bank as those who lived during the poodle-skirt era and the Cold War. I get the same feeling of nostalgia when I’m on Main Street 2

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in Oneonta and stop to look up at the brick buildings. Each has its own character, and, in some cases, its own name _ Hazelton, Lewis, Butterfield, etc. I think of the people who built them and the hope they had for this railroad hub of yesteryear. The Oneonta Hotel on Dietz and Main, which has lions across the top of its facade, especially intrigues me, and I find myself longing to know what it was like to stay there during Oneonta’s D&H Railroad heyday. Sigh. This week’s issue is kind of filled with nostalgia. Oneonta historian Mark Simonson recently started contributing the “A Retro Word From Our Sponsors” column, an idea he pitched after coming across so many interesting ads while doing research for other projects. For this week, he found a Holiday Inn ad from the ’70s with disco-dancer illustrations and a headline of “You Should Be Dancin’!” Oneonta had a disco?! Wish I could go... In Cherry Valley, an old theater is in the process

of a renaissance, and this Saturday the Star Theatre will screen a documentary about one of Andy Warhol’s “Superstars” by local filmmakers (who also have New York City gigs). The event should be a perfect meeting of wistfulness and glamour _ it’s been screened at several film festivals and in major U.S. cities, and through the narration of Chloe Sevigny of HBO’s “Big Love” tells the story of one of Warhol’s inspirations, a transsexual named Candy Darling, who died when she was 29. There’s plenty to be nostalgic about, but plenty to look forward to in our area, as well.

_ Cassandra Miller

Miller is the editor of the O-Town Scene, and can be reached at editor@ otownscene.com.

SCENE Contents June 9-16, 2011 2- Masthead, Editor’s Note 4- Laygirl Fashion _ blogs 5- New Music Notes _ Gang Gang Dance 6- Vinyl Vault _ R.E.M. ‘Murmur’ 7- Casual Chit Chat with Broadway Conductor Paul Masse 8-9- Art People – Stephen Poleskie 10- film review – ‘X-Men: First Class’ 12- Local Eats – ‘Chocolate Meltdown Cupcake’ recipe 13- ‘Beautiful Darling’ screening

14-15- concert reviews – Baseball Project, Ani DiFranco, Mountain Jam Festival 16-18- Unadilla Drive In 19- Retro ad, WUOW featured artist 20-21- Diversity Scene 21- RoBS 22-23- Coming Events 24-25- Calendar 27-30- Classifieds

Elizabeth Reyes COVER PHOTO: The sign for the Unadilla Drive-In double feature the weekend of June 3-4.

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31- Advice Goddess

“I’m submitting a letter to the editor for the Scene. It feels so good to voice my opinion. You should try it!”

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Submit letters to editor@otownscene.com (Publication is under the discretion of the editors of the Scene and The Daily Star.)

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Laygirl Fashion by Emily Popek For the love of blogs In another life, I would be a fashion blogger. We journalists are supposed to sneer at blogs and the whole concept of “citizen journalism,” on the principle that it dilutes our product and/or pollutes the media with poorly punctuated and misspelled missives disguised as journalism. But I love blogs. Hell, my husband is a blogger, so I can’t judge. And there is something so delicious about fashion blogs _ the amateur kind that feature little more than people taking pictures of themselves wearing clothes. Of course, some of them make me want to kill myself, because the better-known style bloggers are always getting

free stuff in the mail from designers. “The polka dotted dress is Meadham Kirchoff and was sent to me by Courtney Love,” writes teen fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson. Her blog, Style Rookie, draws 1.5 million monthly unique visitors, which I guess is enough to catch Courtney Love’s attention (as well as designers that fly her halfway around the world and seat her in the front row at their runway shows). I don’t have a fashion blog. And even if I did, I’m pretty sure I’d be lucky to draw 1.5 viewers, let alone 1.5 million. But some small part of me (the part that is still 8 years old) is quietly screaming, “It’s not fair! I want Courtney Love to send ME designer clothes!” Gevinson’s popularity is no doubt thanks in part to her writing style, which is, well, pretty much what you might expect from a precocious, fashion-obsessed 13-year-old. It’s like a conversation with a super-cool friend, or girl you wish was your friend. I just want to go over to her house and try on outfits with her. (Although, since I’m more than twice her age, that seems kind of creepy.) Some fashion blogs are worth reading just for the

photos. Portland, Ore.-based style blogger Jen McCabe puts together the most dreamy photos for her blog Honey Kennedy. Few are her own (most are sourced from fashion websites and other inspirations), but like a gallery curator, she cultivates a sensibility all her own through the images of others. While Amy Chase of Punky Style has a personal style very different from my own, I give props to her blog because she promotes clothing swaps so passionately. (Her tagline is “Swap is the new shop.” If you want to be cool like Amy, come to the Scene’s next clothing swap, which will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Oneonta Laser Derm. Who knows? It could inspire you to start your own fashion blog. Emily F. Popek’s fashion blog would be called ‘bon marche couture,’ if she had one. It’s French for “cheap fashion.” She’s also assistant editor of The Daily Star.

SPRING-SUMMER Clothing Swap

Hosted and sponsored by The Day Spa at Oneonta Laser Derm

Friday, June 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Day Spa at Oneonta Laser Derm, 41-45 Dietz St., Oneonta

All clothing not exchanged will be donated to a local charity. Laser Derm will provide:

1. FREE DOOR PRIZES to the spa. 2. FREE GOODIE BAGS 3. Food and beverages (wine, soda, cheese, crackers) 4

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New Music Notes By Mark Boshnack Gang Gang Dance is out of this world To paraphrase an old commercial, with a name like Gang Gang Dance, I knew the band would have to be be good. The Brooklyn group’s latest album, “Eye Contact,” was released last month and surpasses those expectations. The band started in 2001, and is known for its experimental sound and blending of genres, heavy on the electronics and world music. The opening track, “Glass Jar,” starts with some of the clearly spoken words on the album. “I can hear everything _ it’s everything time.” In nearly 48 minutes and 10 songs, the group takes the listener on a musical trip, which at times makes it seem like that guy might be right. Take that first song _ almost ambient in the beginning, it is filled with slow, swirling synthesisers, using words sparingly, almost as punctuation, as the music searches for a direction. If there was a remake of the movie “2001,” this could be the soundtrack of the finale as Dave searches for the meaning of his life. But at 6 minutes and 19 seconds, the techno beats kick in, and the voice of lead singer Lizzi Bougatsos is used as another instru-

ment, bringing us back to Earth. As a calypso sound is added, the singer, who has one of the most haunting voices I have heard, says what sounds like, “Where were you ... I cared for you like a brother.” It’s a poignant ending to a masterwork. It may not be everything, but this group travels a lot of miles in a little more than 11 minutes _ and that is only the beginning. With what could be an incantation, the album makes the first of three transitions, as this group continues on its journey. Mixing rock, techno and world sounds, this section starts with “Adult Goth,” again showing the group’s ability to blend all kinds of music for its distinctive sound. “Chinese High” has some great dance beats, and once again I don’t know what Bougatsos is singing, but her sound is a perfect complement to what is happening instrumentally. Check out several live YouTube videos to get an appreciation for the work of this band in crafting their music. But my favorite of this section is “MindKilla,” with its chorus, “Don’t be the MindKilla” sung over a dance beat and other sounds, concluding with an air-raid siren. The journey then moves to a fun section with another standout, “Romance Layers,” filled with a big fat bass line, steady drum and

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Gang Gang Dance synthesizers. The funk gets pretty infectious. The final section has one song, “Thru and Thru,” which ends the album on a high note full of dance rhythms, world music and drum beats. The narrator comes back to close the song with, “live forever.” This latest by Gang Gang Dance makes it

seem like anything is possible. Mark Boshnack is a reporter for The Daily Star and a music fiend. He can be reached at mboshnack@thedailystar.com.

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Vinyl Vault R.E.M. ‘Murmur’

IRS Records, 1983 Today it is hard to think of R.E.M. as anything other than alternative rock godfathers. For the past three decades, they have been a musical force, globe-spanning rock stars who garner massive media attention with each new release. Because of this, it is easy to overlook that R.E.M. were originally a punk-influenced band from a small Southern town in the middle of nowhere who built up a massive cult following, then happened to make one of the most influential debut albums in the history of rock and roll. Forming in Athens, Ga., in early 1980, R.E.M. built up a dedicated and rapidly growing following throughout the South, touring throughout the region and establishing Athens as a hub of alternative music. Releasing their debut single “Radio Free Europe” on a tiny independent label, HibTone, in 1981, the release quickly caught the attention of larger labels, who competed to land the group. After little deliberation, the band decided on signing to the well-established and independent IRS Records in order to retain creative control rather than sign for the larger paychecks of the major labels. Releasing the “Chronic Town” EP in 1982 to modest critical success, they entered the studio in early 1983 to record their first full album. Released in the spring of 1983, “Murmur” is unlike anything else, either then or now. It is an anachronism, both bursting with energy and subdued, up front and etherial. “Murmur,” like the band itself, seemed to have come completely out of nowhere, without any precedent. The songs drive one into the next and linger for hours after the record ends. The group fought to keep any unnecessary embellishments _ namely guitar solos and digital effects _ from the record, despite insistence from the label bosses and producers. The result is a record that is equal parts folk, rock, punk and Americana. It proudly wears its influences on its sleeve, yet is nearly impossible to classify.

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Almost immediately after its release, R.E.M. became critical darlings, and “Murmur” became a must-have album. In a year that saw the blockbuster releases of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” U2’s “War” and The Police’s “Synchronicity,” Rolling Stone magazine named “Murmur” its record of the year. R.E.M. are often credited with establishing alternative rock in the United States, and while this may be a slight over-simplification, they certainly were the first group in an ever-growing underground music community to breakthrough to the mainstream media, inspiring countless bands, and changing the landscape of rock and roll. They have done so much since then that it is easy to forget them at their starting point: as revolutionaries. With “Murmur,” R.E.M. established a uniquely American approach to new wave, reinterpreting guitar-driven pop in an era of big production and synthesizers. They were the rare band that succeeded without precedent, bucking contemporary trends for a unique sound that truly established an alternative to popular music. This is what made the album shine so brightly in 1983. Three decades on, “Murmur” still shines bright.

_ James Derek Sapienza

James Derek Sapienza is a 25-year-old musician and artist. His record collection contains more than 1,000 LPs and singles, which he has been collecting since he was 8 years old.

They were the rare band that succeeded without precedent, bucking contemporary trends for a unique sound that truly established an alternative to popular music.

Casual Chit Chat: Conductor Paul Masse Each week, we have a casual conversation with a member of the community. This week, Cassandra Miller chit chats with

Broadway Conductor Paul Masse

Masse is music director of Orpheus Theatre’s concert production of “Sweeney Todd” at the Oneonta Theatre on Saturday.

of “The Lion King” that said something to the effect of: “Yeah, times are tough; lots of veteran musicians are out of work, too. Good luck.” I’m paraphrasing. I learned early on that being kind plays a huge role in being continually hired on Broadway, and I have noticed a striking difference in the careers of these two music directors. You’re the music director of Orpheus Theatre’s concert version of “Sweeney Todd” this Saturday at the Oneonta Theatre. Have you worked with Orpheus before? What drew you back for this production? I worked with Orpheus as an actor from the time I was 6 years old until I graduated high school. My stepfather, Steve Markuson, is playing the lead in “Sweeney Todd,”

You graduated from Oneonta High School; were you involved in musical theater there, and what shows did you do? I did three musicals and two plays at OHS. I was in “Sugar,” “Singin’ In The Rain,” “Guys and Dolls,” “The Matchmaker” and “The Crucible.” Have you seen the Oneonta Theatre since it’s been renovated as a concert and event venue? No, but I will have seen it by the time this goes to print, and I can’t wait. It’s the first stage I ever performed on!

What do you do with your nonThe Broadway show you were the conductor for, “The musical theater time? Scottsboro Boys,” has been nominated for 12 Tony I spend a lot of time with my dog, Osawards, which will be broadcast Sunday. How did car, and I’m also an avid reader. I’m readyou get involved with the show, and how was this ing David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest” show different from the almost 20 other Broadway right now. It’s 1,100 pages long, with shows you’ve been involved with? footnotes. I’m on Page 260, and I was involved with this show from the very first I’m still not really sure what it reading, before we had actors. I had worked on is about. Otherwise, I love “Curtains” and “The Visit” for John Kander (composfood and wine, so I go out er), and he wanted me on board with “The Scottsto eat a lot. boro Boys.” We had a table-read that was just the creative team sitting at a table reading the different What’s your dream job on parts. I remember when we finished, we had no idea Broadway? What show/part/role? what a room full of African-American actors would Tough one. In many ways, think of it. It is a very bold show about a horrible “Scottsboro” was a dream job. I case of racial injustice. was conducting a new Kander We had our first rehearsal for the first reading with and Ebb musical on Broadactors the day after Obama was elected to office in way, and it was a musical that 2008. The transformation from what was on paper we all felt intensely passionate that day to what ended up onstage was remarkable. about. We were saying something Susan Stroman, our director and choreographer, important to every single person who came allowed everyone to be a collaborative part of the in the door every day. In commercial theater, that is process. I’ve never worked on a show where the so rare. These days, a lot of important, artistic theater actors were so emotionally and personally integral work happens Off-Broadway or in nonprofit regional to the creation of it. We had the most talented group theaters. Unfortunately, it is so expensive to live in of actors. And it sounds corny, but our whole team New York City, so I guess my dream job would be Contributed is one big family. We had some incredibly deep to have written “Wicked” so I could collect royalty moments together, and I think we created something Paul Masse (right) poses with American musical composer John Kander payments and afford to only do work that I truly love, during a rehearsal of “The Scottsboro Boys, ” for which Kander is nomimoving and important, yet entertaining. We had nated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Original Score. regardless of the pay scale. many young guys in the cast, and Stro took care to point out to them many times, “It’s not always like which he has been wanting to do in Oneonta since I can Who are your five favorite musicians/bands? this.” remember. He texted me that Charles Schneider, who was Only five? Chopin, Jacques Brel, Cyndi Lauper, Counting on board to conduct, was not going to be able to do it, and Crows, Ben Folds ... I’m corny. And I hate Lady Gaga. How did you first break onto the Broadway scene? What asked if I would. I am humbled to replace Maestro Schneider; was your first show? I watched him conduct the symphony when I was just a little What was the best part about growing up in Oneonta? It happened very quickly. I went to NYU, and right away, I boy. Oneonta has an amazing arts community, and it is full of sent my resume (which didn’t have a whole lot on it) to every smart people who really nurtured me along the way. Aside Broadway music director, and I got called practically the Are you going to be a part of Sunday’s Tony awards? from the embarrassment of Sen. Seward voting against marnext day to sub as a pianist in the orchestra at the Broadway Yes, I will be conducting the number we are performing from riage equality and for bigotry, I am proud to have grown up revival of “42nd Street,” in a theater that is literally ON 42nd the show. Everyone should watch! This Sunday, CBS, 8 p.m.! there. Hopefully someday soon, that blemish can be erased, Street. It was shortly after 9/11, and in the same week I got as well. the “42nd Street” call, I also got an e-mail from the conductor June 9, 2011 O-Town Scene 7

ART PEOPLE: Stephen Poleskie Stephen Poleskie’s artwork is in the collections of numerous museums including the Metropolitan Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York; The National Collection, Washington, D. C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Tate Gallery in London. His writing, fiction and art criticism has appeared in U.S. and international journals. According to the artist’s website, in 1961, Poleskie moved to

New York City, where he rented a studio on East 10th Street near Tompkins Square, which was then the art center of New York, Poleskie became friends with many of the artists and critics of the day such as Elaine and Willem deKooning, Frank O’Hara, Larry Rivers and Louise Nevelson. In 1963, Poleskie opened a screen-printing studio in a storefront on East 11th Street. This became Chiron Press, the first fine-art screen-printing shop in New York. The business was soon moved to larger quarters at 76 Jefferson Street. During the five years he ran the operation the names of the artists who had prints made at Chiron Press include Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Alex Katz, Robert Motherwell and Helen Frankenthaler.

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Blue Matchbook II The Bright Hill Word & Image Gallery’s exhibit “Light & Shadow: Photographs & Lyrical Essays” features Poleskie’s photographs and the writings of his wife, Jeanne Mackin. The gallery is at 94 Church St. in Treadwell. Jeanne Mackin is the author of several novels, as well as “The Cornell Book of Herbs and Edible Flowers,” and is co-editor of “The Norton Book of Love anthology.” She has written art columns for newspapers as well as feature articles for several arts magazines. She was the recipient of a creative writing fellowship from the American Antiquarian Society, and her journalism has won awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education in Washington, D.C. She teaches creative writing at Goddard College in Vermont.

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In 1968, Poleskie began teaching at Cornell University. In addition to the 33 years he spent there, where he is professor emeritus, Poleskie taught or was a visiting artist or professor at 26 colleges and art schools throughout the world, including the School of Visual Art in New York and the University of California, Berkeley. A skilled pilot, Poleskie attained an Air Transport Pilot’s rating, and also was active in air show and stunt flying, and was a champion aerobatic pilot. Since 2004, he has worked with digital photography, which is on display at the Bright Hill Word & Image Gallery, along with the work of his wife, novelist Jeanne Mackin. The couple live in Ithaca.

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Facing West People have asked me if I â&#x20AC;&#x153;set upâ&#x20AC;? the objects on the kitchen table in my photographs. The answer is yes and no. More often than not there is already a vase of flowers on the table put there by my wife, Jeanne. She loves flowers, and cuts them in the summer, or buys them when they are not growing in the yard. As a great deal of our life takes place in the kitchen, the table becomes cluttered much too easily; unread mail, books, fruit to be eaten, a saltcellar, glasses, things that are plain, but also beautiful. If the light comes around just right I will take some photos. It must be bright, but at the same time dark. The time available is very limited, and varies with the season. And so there is drama; the drama in the things themselves, and the drama in the activity of their capture. I hover around rapidly taking photographs, trying different angles and compositions, near and far, peering up and looking down. Sometimes, feeling almost like an interloper, I change the relationship of the objects slightly. All too soon the sun has moved on. If all these disparate elements, in a sense the opposites, have come together in a oneness, I have a picture; if not I must wait for the next sunny day.

_ Stephen Poleskie Statement for exhibit with wife, novelist Jeanne Mackin at Bright Hill Word & Image Gallery at 94 Church St. in Treadwell.

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‘X-Men: First Class’ gets an A Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved everything X-Men _ the comic books, the cartoons, the action figures. Yeah, I was that kid. So when the first X-Men movie was released I was amped to see it. But, it and the three sequels haven’t lived up to my expectations. When I got word that there was going to be another X-Men movie, I had little faith that it was going to be any good. But, “X-Men: First Class” redeemed my faith in the franchise. This is not only the best X-Men films, it also stands out as an excellent superhero movie. This is in part because of the superb direction by Matthew Vaughn, whose previous credits include as producer of “Snatch”and “Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.” Not only did the series get a new director, but it also has a younger cast playing the leads. Trading actors Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman for the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and January Jones was a great move letting a new generation take on the roles. This movie tells the origin story of Professor Charles Xavier, played by James McAvoy, and Erik Lehnsherr (aka Magneto), played by Michael Fassbender. We get to see how the two meet and become great friends and allies. Charles is a brilliant evolutionist looking to help better the world, and Magneto is a survivor of the Holocaust, looking to exact revenge on the Nazi responsible for the death of his mother. They are brought together to form a group of young

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mutants (individuals born with superpowers) under the protection of the U.S. government. With the help of FBI agent Moira MacTaggert (Rose Bryne, who’s latest role is “Bridesmaids” snob Helen), and mutant scientist Hank McCoy (Nicholas Hoult) they are trained to face enemies _ primarily Communist Russia and its puppet master behind the scenes, Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon). Shaw is an ageless mutant with incredible power, and has a team of his own which includes the telepathic Emma Frost played by Jones. The conflict escales to a huge, Caribbean battle between the two mutantpowered sides. The cast did an amazing job, the script was not contrived, and the film had enough action and effects for it to be a blockbuster _ and in the midst of that, there was also great character development. Its Cold War setting gives the film a sense of realism and made the story even more compelling. Even comic book nerds should not be disappointed. Did they change things up? Yes. Changes are unavoidable when it comes to superhero movies. Was Mystique (played by Lawrence) childhood friends with Professor X? No. Was MacTaggert an FBI agent? No.

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Wasn’t Banshee suppose to be Irish? Yes. But these changes did not take away from the overall enjoyment of watching this movie. But the changes were done with respect, and actually helped in the overall execution of the movie. Whether you show up dressed up as Wolverine quoting lines from “Uncanny X-Men,” or you are just the average moviegoer looking for a fun action flick, “X-Men: First Class” shouldn’t be missed.

Grade: A

_ Peter Eklund

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LOCAL EATS Gone … Cupcaking?

If you’ve ever checked out the OTown Scene before and read my “Gone Running” column, you’re probably thinking, “Hey, isn’t this the same chic who wrote the article scolding us for our daily treks through the local fast food drive-thru?” Yep, it’s me. Here I am sending you on a mission to make a tasty treat instead of my usual banter about running, because I love cupcakes. Sometimes I fantasize about quitting my “day job” to open my own cupcake shop _ I would even jog to work every day. For this issue, I came up with easy-tomake cupcakes I call “Chocolate Meltdown Cupcakes.” I modified a friend’s cake recipe, and kept her frosting recipe pretty much the same.

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Local Eats features spotlights of area restaurants and recipes by area residents. To contribute a recipe, e-mail editor@otownscene.com

When you’re done, be sure to jog for a few minutes just so I feel less guilty and hypocritical for sharing the recipe with you. Chocolate Meltdown Cupcakes Makes 24

INGREDIENTS Cake

3 cups flour 6 Tb cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 packet of instant vanilla pudding About 1 ½ cup sugar

Frosting

¾ cup cooking oil 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tb vinegar 2 cups cold water

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DIRECTIONS Cake

Add all dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Place one package of instant vanilla pudding in a measuring cup and add sugar to fill it to 1 cup. Then, add an additional 1 cup sugar (you’ll have two full cups of “sugar/pudding” mix total). Mix all dry ingredients together until the mixture is consistent. Add all wet ingredients and mix with a wire whisk until completely blended. Do not overmix. Spray two muffin pans with cooking spray and add cupcake liners to the muffin pans. I use a large cookie scoop to make sure each cupcake is equal, filling each 2/3 the way. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

Frosting

1 cup sugar 2 Tb cocoa powder 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter (don’t use margarine!) 1 tsp vanilla

In a saucepan, add all ingredients and stir until just combined. Stop stirring, and allow mixture to come to a rolling boil for two minutes. After two minutes of boiling, take pan off heat and allow to cool. Do not stir while cooling. Once it has cooled enough that it’s not scalding hot (about 10 minutes), beat mixture with a wire whisk. Once the cupcakes have cooled, you can dip the tops of the cupcakes in the frosting. Shake off any excess and allow to cool completely. Dust cupcakes with powdered sugar for an extra “pretty factor”— sprinkles does this, too, but add before frosting hardens so sprinkles don’t roll off. Enjoy!

Danielle Tonner writes a column titled “Gone Running” for the O-Town Scene.

Andy Warhol Superstar film to bring a flicker of glamour to Cherry Valley Rasin said. “(About five years Upstate New York is typically cast as ago) Jeremiah approached me reserved, conservative and quiet. But and told me it was time to this Saturday, little Cherry Valley will make a film about Candy. So I play host to a film about a very different started going through all these culture with the showing of “Beautiful ancient audio tapes.” Darling: The Life and Times of Candy Along with Newton’s inDarling, Andy Warhol Superstar.” terviews, Rasin went out on An official selection of the 2010 Berlinahis own and filmed his own le Panorama, 2010 New Directors/New interviews and hunted down Films and 2010 Sydney International Film footage to add video to the Festivals, “Beautiful Darling” is a featureaudio tapes. Another large length documentary about the life and portion of the film comes from social impact of Candy Darling, scheduled Newton’s own personal diary, to be shown this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at which often contains direct the Star Theater in Cherry Valley. quotes from Darling. Born James Slattery just outside New “One of the most important York City in 1944, Candy Darling, a aspects of the film other than male-to-female transsexual, turned Candy and a lot of rare neverherself into a blonde actress and fixture before-seen footage of her, are in the New York fashion and beat scenes Jeremiah’s diary entries as read of the 1960s _ eventually becoming one by Chloe Sevigny (of HBO’s of the social personalities dubbed Andy ‘Big Love’),” Rasin said. “She Warhol Superstars. Darling passed away does an incredible job of readat the age of 29 in 1974, her cremated ing these entries and brining ashes interred in the Cherry Valley CemCandy to life, which is hard etery by her friend Jeremiah Newton, a producer of “Beautiful Darling.” Cherry Contributed when someone’s been dead for Valley-based James Rasin is the film’s Warhol Superstar Candy Darling is the focus of a new over 30 years.” documentary by Cherry Valley filmmakers that has Rasin said once he and Newwriter and director. been shown internationally. ton decided to do the film, it Darling’s story is certainly off the took more than four years of beaten path for upstate. She starred in native, Rasin had been interested in New eight films and her stage career consisted York, and as he became more interested in hard work to bring it to completion. “I’d worked on and directed or written of the Off-Broadway revival of Tennessee abstract expressionists like Warhol. When short films, but this is the first feature Williams’ play “The White Whore and Rasin learned what “Candy Says” was I’ve directed,” he said. “It was a very long the Bit Player,” where Darling portrayed about, it only stoked his passion. process. Of course we had no money and The Whore _ a Hollywood actress charRasin studied literature and art history every time you run out of money you acter based on Marilyn Monroe. Quickly at Tufts University, and wrote a novel have to shut down. We had no idea if it rising to fame before illness tragically after graduating, but was drawn to film was going to be good or if anyone would took her life, she is the subject of the despite not studying the subject. He bewant to see it.” Velvet Underground’s song “Candy Says,” friended Newton, the executor of DarBut people have seen it. Since preis mentioned in The Rolling Stones’ song ling’s estate, upon arriving in New York, “Citadel,” and can be considered the basis and learned about the numerous materi- miering at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2010, Rasin said he’s for numerous other works of art from als Newton had saved from Darling. music to sculpture and film. “After Candy had died, Jeremiah took a spent the last year touring the world and has participated in more than 30 festiThe film is the culmination of years of recorder and interviewed all these peovals. Many times, demand has been so work _ a labor of love _ for Cherry Val- ple like Andy Warhol, John Waters and strong, the number of screenings have ley-based Newton and Rasin. A Chicago several other people that knew Candy,”

been increased. Earlier this year in New York, the film was supposed to show for a week, but was extended to a month and has recently been picked up for distribution. Now, after sharing Darling’s story with the world, Rasin and Newton are brining their film to Cherry Valley, a stronghold for the arts, to show at The Star Theater. Cherry Valley Artworks and Executive Director Jane Sapinsky has made the event possible after rehabbing the building, which was built as a foundry in the 1920s, became an important theater for the community and served as a village hall, but had been in disuse since the 1960s. “One of our main founding principles is to support local artwork,” Sapinsky said. “Obviously, this subject is a little on the controversial side. It’s a film that wouldn’t normally get much play in this area. But it’s certainly an important film that’s won several awards, and we want to support our local artists with James and Jeremiah.” Sapinsky said she hopes that “Beautiful Darling” helps to raise money to continue the renovation of the space, as well as expose the community to art that has an impact. As the final resting place of Darling, both Sapinsky and Rasin see Cherry Valley as a fitting place to carry on the film’s run. “It’s an American dream story; it’s all about ‘Who am I really and how can I achieve what I want despite what society wants or tells me,’” Rasin said. “One thing I’ve heard from people all over the world is how moving the film is. They are surprised by it. She becomes something that is quite powerful.”

_ Trevor Hayes

“Beautiful Darling” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Star Theater at 44 Main St. in Cherry Valley. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with local filmmakers James Rasin and Jeremiah Newton. June 9, 2011 O-Town Scene

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DiFranco plays to a girl-powerfueled crowd If you think “girl power” ceased to have meaning passed butterfly-backpack-toting tweens and Powerpuff Girls or, if you’re more of a history buff, the third-wave feminists of yore, you are sadly mistaken. The reality check for Oneonta was dated and cashed June 7, when Ani DiFranco brought her postpunk folk-spunk to the Oneonta Theatre. Roars of women ricocheted off the walls of the theater from a large crowd assembled at the front. “Ani for president!” and “We love you, Ani!” were heard throughout the night as Ani displayed her powerful grace and tight guitar work. She stood alone in a wife-beater and grey Dickies, swathed in the dim lights of the stage, and took it all in rather humbly, almost shyly. The stage shrunk to best fit the intimate atmosphere she created. The tone of the night was exuberant and empowering, groups outside or at the bar were chattering anxiously about the show to come. People, mostly women, had come from all around the area, the pilgrimage an exalted one, to be in the presence of a talent that is at once raw from emotion and calculated by years of experience. For DiFranco fans, there is a direct and deep relationship between the music and the music-maker; to love Ani’s music is to love Ani. The die-hards flanked the front and belted every word, loving each guitar strum

and breathy lyric. DiFranco played old favorites like “Shameless” and the deeply emotional “Angry Anymore” intermingled with more recent and stirring solo endeavors such as “Marrow”and the beautifully performed “Garden of Simple,” coming on for an encore with “Untouchable Face” and the popular “32 Flavors.” There was a trenchant mastery of each piece, and her unassuming enchantments never waned. Before performing, DiFranco explored Oneonta to garner a connection with the folks and environment to add extra depth to the concert. “Having traveled around the country so much, I think I can assess a town very quickly; cool town, good spirit,” DiFranco said of Oneonta to the crowd with smiling eyes. She seemed at home here, likening the town to her native Buffalo, where with all the big beautiful houses “a couple of turn-of-the-

voices to become increasingly vehement.” Alternately jumping around stage energetically and poised at the microphone, her guitar took over the theater. Between almost every song she had to switch her guitar so it could be retuned after her tightly frenetic playing. Her strums were not violent, but full of the determination and independent vigor that she has made her trademark. It is this she is able to capture

Her strums were not violent, but full of the determination and independent vigor that she has made her trademark. centuries ago, we were hot shit.” This made it more than a concert, it was a connection, a page out of the handbook of what it is to be a folk singer. Her rapport with the audience was magnetic, kept charged by her wit and comments between songs. DiFranco’s unique mingling of open-hearted self-observation and folk activism was present as ever, which galvanized an intimacy among the audience. At the end of her hour-and-half-long set, she covered “Which Side Are You On?” and urged the audience to sing along, “There’s only one chord in this song, so it has to go somewhere, I want your

with the immediacy of live music. When she performed “Manhole,” it was much different than the recorded version for her 2005 album, “Knuckle Down.” Without accompaniment and with varied timing, Contributed the song took on new Ani DiFranco performs in this undated photo. strengths, found a different rhythm and Glier’s soul-searching lyrics were a perdepth, each chord resounded with defiance fect set up to the surefooted questioning of and intensity. DiFranco’s. Dressed to the nines in a tie and oxford This was music as empowerment, a noshirt, the opener, Seth Glier, a musician on tion implicit in Righteous Babe Records and DiFranco’s Righteous Babe label, won the manifested by both Glier and DiFranco at crowd over with his delicate and emotional the concert _ from Glier mentioning that he voice, passionate on both the piano and performs at Children’s Hospitals and HIV clinkeyboard. Having also opened for DiFranco ics before shows because “music is a remedy at the Tarrytown Music Hall on June 5, he and it is, first and foremost, for the connechas not lost his ecstasy in playing with her, tion to people” to DiFranco’s well known “I remember my father taking me to an Ani do-it-yourself lifestyle, constantly voicing her show when I was 12 years old, and amazdiscontent at the double standards imposed ingly I’m here now 10 years later. I’m pinchon women. ing myself.” Reminiscing with the audience “I’ve never experienced so many female about a time that inspired his song “Walk fans at the theater,” said a concertgoer durKatie Home,” where he drove from his home ing the show. There’s a reason these women in Shelburne Falls, Mass., to New York City were drawn to the strength of DiFranco, to to see a girl only to “take to dinner and walk her constant creative energy and indepenhome,” was well-received and intimate. The dence that comes to life upon her stage. Two thematic musical contrast between Glier and words: girl power. DiFranco was distinct but complementary,

_ Whitney Bashaw

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The Baseball Project feels at-home during C’town concert The marriage of The Baseball Project and Cooperstown that occurred Friday at a concert at Brewery Ommegang was a match made in heaven _ and not just for the reasons you might imagine. The four-person “super group” of Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon and Peter Buck would be the perfect house band for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Their particular breed of smooth, fun, peppy poprock and baseball storytelling lyrics seems perfectly tailored for both the well-heeled adults that flock to baseball’s shrine and their children (aside from a few profanities among the lyrics). The band delivered a pitch-perfect set of songs from its two albums, “Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails” and “Volume Two: High and Inside” on Friday, mixing in enough banter and smiles to make it clear that they were having a good time. Their easy smiles and easygoing attitude were mirrored by the audience, who tapped their toes, bobbed their heads and even broke into some mild

dancing at times. The set opened with “Past Time,” a mid-tempo rocker devoted simply to baseball itself, and the great moments that fans remember. As Steve Wynn sang, “Pastime, are you past your prime?”, the collective response from the audience seemed to be an emphatic “no.” At times, it seemed the audience was having as much fun as the band. As the band sang “Fernando,” with lyrics in Spanish, a couple of young men in the corner took turns imitating Fernando Valenzuela’s signature windup, which involves looking directly up at the sky before delivering the (in this case, imaginary) baseball. During the song “High and Inside,” a tribute to pitches that come close to hitting the batter, the same duo demonstrated the meaning of the phrase “chin music,” which describes a pitch that cuts close to the batter’s chin. Opening for the Baseball Project were the American Babies, a Philadelphia-based rock band whose upbeat, poppy tunes were a good warmup for the headlining act. Singer Tom Hamilton took the group through a fast-paced 13-song set that included Beatlesesque jams, a dark, Link Wray-like tune complete with echoey reverbing guitar, country-tinged toe-tappers and a cover of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me.” Hamilton’s Grant Lee Phillips-style vocals were equally at home

Mountain Jam delivers diverse acts

Summer music festival season is here, with Hunter’s Mountain Jam June 2-5. Festivalgoers were treated to near-perfect dancing weather during the day with sunny skies and chilly nights. Being the first festival I’ve attended where it hasn’t rained, I have no complaints. The line-up featured a variety of bands, from the classic rock sound of festival organizer Warren Haynes to the reggae-style virtuoso of Michael Franti and Spearhead and the electronic beats of The New Deal. This was my first trip to Mountain Jam, although it was the seventh invocation of the popular festival at Hunter Mountain. Three outdoor stages and one indoor lodge stage set-up gave ample opportunity for everyone to find their musical niche. The hillside field was packed throughout the weekend with people of all ages dancing in the grass. Late Friday night on the West Stage featured electronic foursome Lotus helping to heat things up as the temperature cooled down. Saturday turned into a gorgeous, sunny day featuring the soul singer Mavis Staples and her band, followed by folk rockers The Avett Brothers. As the sun started to go down, Michael Franti and Spearhead emerged to get everyone in the crowd moving and shak-

Emily Popek From left, Linda Pitmon, Mike Mills and Scott McCaughey of The Baseball Project perform at Brewery Ommegang on June 3. slipping between these genres, and the crowd seemed to warm to the group easily _ despite temperatures that had begun to dip into the 40s by the time the show began. Together, American Babies and the Baseball Project and Brewery Ommegang put together a winning lineup for a summertime show. The

ing. His dancehallinfused blend of funk and reggaerock kept the crowd on their feet during Scott Bernstein | Mountain Jam Facebook hits such as “The Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes frontman Alex Ebert sings to a crowd Sunday. Sound of Sunshine” and “Say Hey (I Love You).” Franti’s sometimes politically charged songs are well-balanced by his happy-go-lucky tunes, making for a hand-clapping foot-stomping good time. Headliners and festival founders Gov’t Mule came with a diverse blend of original songs sandwiched between covers for a mix of pure rock-and-roll. Umphrey’s McGee set had an impressive start featuring ’80s guitarist John Oates during their late night set. Then it was on to The New Deal, packing the lodge with fans of their impro-

relaxed vibe and family-friendly atmosphere made for a pleasant evening, the likes of which would no doubt be appreciated by the area’s many summer visitors and area residents alike.

_ Emily Popek

visational elector-dance vibe. The Canadian band brought their hits and the heat despite announcing plans to break up following this concert season. Sunday was slightly overcast after a sunny Saturday as we revved up for another day. Free-spirited indie rockers Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes began their show with “Janglin.’” This 10-plus member band delivered their signature California free-spirited sing along with frontman Alex Ebert belting out tunes and gliding across the stage barefoot. Jumping into the crowd during the song “Truth,” the band decided to follow up with the feelgood duet “Home,” featuring vocalist Jade Castrinos. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals never fail to impress with Potter’s blues and rock influenced band backing her strong vocals throughout nightfall. My Morning Jacket finished out the weekend on Sunday night, fresh off the release of their new album “Circuital.” The band revisited many songs from their extensive catalog, with lead singer Jim James belting out “Mahgeetah” to end the weekend. All in all, Mountain Jam was filled with great music and a great crowd. Camping far from the car was slightly challenging, but the lengthy walk from the parking lot to the mountain was nothing a $25 golf cart ride couldn’t solve. Staff was friendly, the place was relatively clean, and everyone seemed to be having a great time.

_ Shannon Moore

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Showtime with the stars Unadilla Drive-in lets moviegoers enjoy open-air viewing Story by Emily Greenberg, Photos by Elizabeth Reyes

When you pull into the Unadilla Drive-In and park your car under the stars, prop up onto your roof with blankets or sit in a row of folding camping chairs with your family, it’s a wonder why anyone would chose to go to the movies any other way in the summertime. Showcasing current blockbusters and a double feature every Friday and Saturday night for $6 a person, it’s the best deal in town for summer blockbusters.

Moviegoers can opt for a reasonably priced snack bar with more than just popcorn and candy (fried zucchini sticks, pizza, chicken fingers and hamburgers are just a few menu items) or bring their own nosh, maybe even some beer or wine to sip on tamely. That’s the appeal about the place _ the open sky, affordability and relaxed and respectful atmosphere that’s suitable for all demographics. Drive-ins became popular in the 1950s and ’60s, when free time became less of a luxury and more leisurely. Because of the freedom of drive-ins, which allowed parents to take care of a baby while still going out to see a new release and young lovers an opportunity for a cheap and fun date, drive-ins quickly became an American staple. The number of drive-ins in the United States, since their height of approximately 4,000 in the ’50s, has decreased dramatically, according to www.drive-ins.com. Although the price and experience is better than almost any indoor cinema, drive-ins are often labeled a dying breed. This form of outdoor cinema is hardly a lucrative business today,

I’m guessing that’s partly because of an increase of property tax over the years. Indoor cinemas boast more options when it comes to choice of time and movie, whereas drive-ins only have one or two showings that cannot begin until twilight and operate only seasonally. Throw weather disturbances in such as rain or “the fword” (fog) as Unadilla Drive-In owner Marcia Wilson puts it, and indoor movie theaters had the power to drive a lot of the drive-ins right out of business. Profit, however, is not the purpose of keeping the Unadilla Drive-In open. Wilson, along with her husband, Eric, and Jack Georges say they did not buy the Drive-In in 1997 to turn a profit. Eric Wilson and Georges grew up in nearby Guilford, where they say there was nothing to do, except go to the drive-in. Summers were spent going there in their PJs, when the drive-in was still owned and operated by the original proprietors from 1950, Mike and Beatrice Chonka. The Chonkas kept the drive-in alive through the decades, but when Mike passed away, Beatrice sold the drive-in to a young man who owned it just short of two years. Continued on Page 17

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Jonah Hall practices his magic tricks while his mother Lisa Hall relaxes before the first movie begins. Continued from Page 16

When the talk of the town became that the drive-in would close, the Wilsons and their friends said they knew they had to rescue it from being shutdown permanently. The childhood friends and their families were sitting around a kitchen table drinking coffee, discussing the possibility of the drive-in’s closure. “We had young kids at the time,” Marcia Wilson said. “We couldn’t let it close.” Not much has changed at the drive-in since the Wilsons’ children pressed their tiny handprints into the newly laid cement in the ticket booth, except the children’s ages. Now, the teens help sell tickets and snacks in the same building where a cradle was once set up for them. Prices haven’t gone up in eight years, and the giant screen that begins 20 feet off the ground and stretches 40 feet tall by 60 feet wide is the original screen from 1950. Up until one year ago the original projector from 1950 was used, as well. The original housing for the projector is still in-tact, but new lenses and an all-digital system have been installed for better quality showings. “We have invested a lot,” Marcia Wilson said. “We needed better, reliable equipment.” The owners try to update something at the drive-in every year. From the snack bar and bathrooms to a portion of the screen, the drive-in is being kept up and kept busy. There is something nostalgic of the good old days at the Unadilla Drive-In, according to longtime patron Jaclyn Boushie, who was at the drive-in Saturday, June 4, for a double-feature of “X-Men: First Class” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” “This place still feels pretty much the same,” said Boushie, “but that’s what I like about it.” The Unadilla Drive-In is nothing short of a group effort, and no one has quit their day job. This is the Wilson’s “fun job” on the weekends. On the off season and throughout the summer they own and operate a bookbinding company in Sidney called USA Custom Pad. Their longtime friend and local kindergarten teacher Mary Dabulewicz manages the drive-in and

Jessica Schubert and Michelle Accardi relax on a blanket.

runs the projector, and the staff consists of mostly their friends’ children who grew up going to the drive-in and are now old enough to work a summer job. It is, after all, a community effort done for families and friends in the area. Despite the location thousands of miles away from Hollywood, and the low prices that seem to be an opposite reflection of the industry, the Wilsons have learned the ins and outs of the business and are in direct contact with the glitzy city. After every showing they call in their ticket sales to Hollywood so the box office numbers for the week can be calculated, and every Monday in the movie business is “like Wall Street,” Marcia Wilson said, as this is the day films are moved and negotiated for the following weekend. The Unadilla Drive-In can hold up to 300 cars and 1,300 people, with a side yard to accommodate a soldout movie and discounted tickets offered for those sent there when the first lot fills up. The drive-in also offers complimentary tickets when a film “fogs out,” which means that the fog is too thick for the projection light to hit the screen. They call this their “fog policy,” and knock on wood anytime the f-word is mentioned. The accommodation the Wilsons offer their patrons is admirable in the days of an economic recession. The Unadilla Drive-In is not about the money, it’s about the memories created there. It is operated in good faith, as a safe place to be and have a good time. With four kids of their own, the Wilsons strive to keep everything reasonable, from the rules to the prices. “We know what it’s like to not have anything to do,” Marcia Wilson said, “to not be able to afford anything to do.” They encourage college students and young adults to attend this family atmosphere too, but they ask for “nothing too boisterous or rambunctious.” In our world of technological immediacy, the future of drive-ins may have looked bleak. But the Unadilla DriveIn is a bit of nostalgia that seems likely to be around for years to come.

See more photos from the Unadillla Drive-In on Page 18

(From left to right) Roxanne Staubitz, Harley Frey, Chelsea Doig, Kathryn Lawrence, and Josh Barnhart wait for the show to begin.

(From left to right) Elijah Place, Garrett Hassard, Irene Hassard and Jeoff Hassard have a picnic.

(From left to right) Scotty Lynn and Devon Blanton enjoy pizza before the first film.

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Unadilla Drive-In, Saturday, June 4, 2011, Photos by Elizabeth Reyes

(From left to right) Jordan Rogers, Katey Hennigan, Beth Studt, Sarah Studt, Caroline Studt and Hannah Studt get ready to watch the first film.

Ryan Lynn and Michael Vanvalkenburgh pose with puppy Lakota.

(From left to right) Friends Steve Steeland, Greg Dorrance, Tom Davis, Pete Steeland, JP Lambiase, Shane Quackenbush, Melissa Schmitt, Shannon Buckley and Deanna Dimone gather for a picture. 18

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Suzanne Vega

Each week, SUNY Oneonta-based NPR affiliate WUOW features a worthy musician in its Friday Night Featured Artist radio program from 8 to 9 p.m. at 104.7 FM in Oneonta and online at wuow.org. Some know her as the voice of the iconic “Tom’s Diner,” but there is so much more to singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. Raised in Spanish Harlem and the upper West Side,

Vega’s music often speaks of life on the mean streets as evidenced in her indictment of child abuse, “Luka.” This Friday’s show will explore the career of this veteran of the Greenwich Village scene. Partial Playlist 1. Luka 2. Marlene on the Wall

3. Widows Walk 4. Songs in Red and Grey

5. Frank and Ava

May 31, 1977.

The soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever” was playing everywhere. People danced to the hits by the Bee Gees, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Tavares, Yvonne Elliman and more. The D&H Lounge in Oneonta had company for dance places in the late 1970s, such as Fleetwood on Market Street. Oneonta’s Holiday Inn opened in 1973, after news was confirmed that the planned construction of I-88 would include an interchange leading to Southside. We know that route today as the James F. Lettis Highway. The motel was a pioneer businesses in today’s sprawling business area. It was decided that the motel’s decor and theme would reflect Oneonta’s railroad history, thus the D&H Lounge.

— Mark Simonson

These advertisements once appeared in The Daily Star, Oneonta Star and The Oneonta Herald.

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Diversity Rules By Jim Koury

Hurtful words can cut people down through belittlement, sarcasm and statements focusing on a person’s shortcomings.

Be aware of what words can mean I was recently the guest speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Seshaquin, Pa. I was also was asked to do the “Lesson for All Ages.” My topic was “Words Can Hurt.” The English language is amazing. The words contained within it, when combined together, can create beautiful messages of hope, inspiration and good will. Songs are sung with words combined together with musical notes to create an even more inspiring message that can change the world. Conversely, hurtful words can cut people down through belittlement, sarcasm and statements focusing on a person’s shortcomings. I do not adhere to the “political correct” philosophy all the time. I think such “correctness”

Take chance to be free Having spent a week in South beach Miami with my partner, I returned to work with mixed feelings, though mostly very good. For sure, there was dread over the shear numbers of patients awaiting my return, anxious to see “their” doctor. You see, after 30 years of professional relationships — caring for, watching generations grow from childhood to mature persons and witnessing the passing of “old” friends — a spiritual bond exists that is irreplaceable. In my practice, it is a combination of trust and, in a sense, “love,” a spiritual bond. Perhaps it was this special character that many patients felt reassuring as I evolved from a devoted father and husband into a gay devoted father and husband. People realized that I am the same person rather than a freak of nature or a deviant as many of their pastors had lead them to believe.

can get carried away to the point where people become afraid to say anything out of fear of offending someone or some group. However, we do need to be cognizant of the impact our words have on an individual or group of individuals. One of the phrases that is discussed a lot in terms of the LGBTQ community is “That’s so gay.” I have done a number of forums at local schools at which young people are asked what this phrase means to them. Most say it equates to calling someone or something stupid. So when it is pointed out that in effect they are calling gay people “stupid” there is always a realization that it probably isn’t the best thing to say to someone. Additionally words can be used to the detriment of someone who is in the closet when another person says derogatory things about LGBTQ people. I often say to young people that they do not know who is hiding secretly within themselves the fact that they are LGBTQ and that they should choose their words carefully, as anti-gay state-

Although I had taken two vacations independently from my family in the past three years, for which I was heavily criticized, this one was truly refreshing and new. It was spent with a person I loved and with the opportunity to live freely and openly in mixed community. Neither judged nor criticized, I was “me” for the first time. The ability to express affection appropriately in public for my lover, bolstered my identity as a gay man. It recharged my batteries, giving me the reassurance that I had made the right decision in “coming out.” More importantly, my daughters’ acceptance of both of us, concern that we had enjoyed ourselves, was very reassuring for our future relations as father and daughters. In time, the picture will be complete with a new “friendship” with Mom. Even my staff (straight and gay) commented to my partner as to how much hap-

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ments could feasibly cause one to commit suicide. Yes, it is the extreme example but it has been documented that teen suicides were the result of bullying because the victim simply had enough. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” Hurtful words will be forgotten but the silence of a dear friend resulting from suicide is a travesty that simply should not be tolerated. Decide to spread a message of love and acceptance through the words you choose; leave the hateful ones in silence.

— Jim Koury

Jim Koury was born and raised in Oneonta. He is a gay activist, and the city clerk of Oneonta, a position he has held for 18 years. He can be reached at editor@ diversityrulesmagazine.com.

pier I am when he is present in town, a permanent situation to be realized in a few short weeks. In closing, “coming out,” though filled with apprehension and worry, is always good in the end. Whether you are single or married, being closeted restrains your spirituality, denying you the joy of living as you are intended to be, suppressing you personally. It takes courage and fortitude. However, if you keep your eyes on the goal and the trophy that awaits you, any pain or persecution will prove empowering in the end.

— David Martin

David Martin is living separately from his wife of 37 years. He is a father of five adopted children and practices as a solo internist physician in central New York. He was educated at Fordham University and Upstate Medical University. He attends All Saints Church in Syracuse, and hosts parish for the LGBT Catholic community.

LGBTQ Events Thu. 6/9 Trash Thursday with Katrina, 9 p.m., Merlin’s, 201 State St., Binghamton. Sat. 6/10 College Night at Merlin’s, 8 p.m., 201 State St., Binghamton. College ID’s in free before 11 p.m. College Night at Twist Ultra Lounge, 252 West Genesee St., Syracuse. 6/10-12 Albany Pride Celebration Sat. 6/11 7th Annual Pride Palooza, 4 to 8 p.m., Binghamton. Sat. 6/18 CNY Pride Festival, Syracuse. Celebrate Central NY Pride. Flagraising 10:30 a.m., Pride Parade 11 a.m., Pride Festival, Everson Plaza. Fri. 6/24 George Walsh Revisits Little Falls, 8 p.m., George and special guest Lukus Wells at the Black Box Theater at the Stone Mill.

“A name so whole it spoke the world into creation. I trust my intellect unto those who will soon be left, to their endeavors purpose true to share, to care; to comfort one another.” — Rob Ludwig

“Keep up Now! with the stream of higher consciousness and stay connected to the Source.”

— Terry Ludwig

Terry Ludwig’s brother, Rob, passed away in 2004 after battling AIDS. Before he passed, he shared his message. “Keep Up Now!” is the result of that communication. She can be reached at keepupnow@gmail.com, and followed on Twitter and Facebook.

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What is your divine purpose — a hobby, career, or something you dream about doing some day? We all have gifts to share while we’re here on this earth. These are effects that come naturally for us, as extensions of who we are. They make us feel like we’re connected to the divine truth inside of us when we are performing them. We are passionate about them. Some of us were born with these gifts; others have cultivated them through experience. One thing they all have in common; we were meant to share them with the world. I became a seeker at an early age. I needed to know “Who am I? Why am I here? Where is here? What happens when we die?” My experiences continue to illuminate the answers I am given. I am Love. I chose to be here to experience free will as an individual component of my one true Self, God. It is within this paradox I can practice the thrill of the adventure called life. Like a drop of rain I am one with the ocean, dancing upon the surface or joining with others to become a mighty wave to crash upon the shore. Together, we are collectively dreaming intention into being, made up of energy appearing as light and matter, moving at different frequencies creating this illusory reality we call life. We don’t die. We are eternal spiritual beings having a human occurrence. The body we utilize is a physical machine, allowing us to experience smell, taste, touch, and sight; all of the wonders of the world. We are part of the universal Oneness that has no beginning and no end. We are at this playground, called the world, for as long as our bodies allow. My experiences are my gifts. When you share your gifts with your brothers you experience joy. “Don’t die with your music still inside of you,” Dr. Wayne Dyer said. Together, we recognize our true creative power and realize how to truly enjoy this wonderful journey. We are all One and can never be alone or lonely.

R.o.B.S.

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Pennies earn Utah man bad conduct citation VERNAL, Utah (AP) — A Utah man has been cited on a charge of disorderly conduct after paying for a disputed medical bill with 2,500 pennies. The Deseret News of Salt Lake City reports Jason West went to Basin Clinic in Vernal on May 27 prepared to dispute an outstanding $25 bill. Assistant Vernal Police Chief Keith Campbell said that after asking staff members whether they accepted cash, West dumped 2,500 pennies on the counter and demanded that staff count them. Campbell said the incident upset staff because pennies were strewn about the counter and floor, and West’s action served “no legitimate purpose.” Police later issued the 38-year-old West a citation for disorderly conduct. That carries a fine of as much as $140. Or 14,000 pennies.

Ye olde festival considers changing electronics ban

BONNER SPRINGS, Kansas _ To tweet or not to tweet? At the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, that is the question. Organizers are at loggerheads over the issue of how much technology to allow at this year’s festival, which will kick off Sept. 3. The festival has maintained a no-technology policy since its inception nearly 20 years ago, but the policy has been problematic to enforce in an era when personal electronic devices are as ubiquitous as one’s wallet or watch (two other things you are not likely to see at the event). In previous years, festival “guards” have demanded “ransom” from visitors caught using phones, iPods or other electronics _ usually a nominal fee of 50 cents or $1. “It’s getting ridiculous,” festival committee member Jan Braunschweig said. Braunsch-

weig is leading the charge to relax the festival’s rules and allow the “unobtrusive” use of cell phones and other devices. Braunschweig has proposed creating “tech-friendly zones” in the more popular areas of the festival, including a jousting tournament, a feast and a medieval beauty pageant. “It will help tremendously with publicity,” she said. “You’ll have people texting their friends, sending photos. People will see what we’re doing here and want to be a part of it.” But committee chairman Henry Storr seems unwilling to budge. “It goes against the entire spirit of the festival,” Storr said. “People come here to get away from modern life, to get a taste of something different. If we start letting people bring their phones and their Blackberries, we’re no better than the county fair.” A. is real, by The Associated Press; B. is B.S., by Emily Popek.

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Coming Events Concert version of ‘Sweeney Todd’ set Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” will be presented in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St. in Oneonta. The performance will benefit Orpheus Theatre. The musical thriller tells the story of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney ‘Sweeney Todd’ Todd, who returns to London after 15 years’ transporta-

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tion on false charges. When he learns his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge that wrongly transported him, he vows revenge. The cast features Steve Markuson, Cyndi Donaldson, Colby Thomas, Robert Barstow, Christopher Pfund, Michael Valinoti, Johana Arnold, John Willis and Ray Delaney. The show is under the musical direction of Broadway conductor and Oneonta native Paul Masse. Tickets are $40 each. For an additional fee, audience members can meet the cast and Masse during a champagne reception. Purchase tickets at the Green Earth, The Green Toad Bookstore, The Eighth Note, by calling 432-9392 or online at www.orpheustheatre.org.

Fab Faux to play in Oneonta The Oneonta Theatre will host two concerts with three bands this coming Contributed week. At 9 p.m., Friday, June 10, The Fab Faux will take the stage on Chestnut Street. With a commitment to the accurate re-

production of the Beatles’ repertoire, the Fab Faux treat the music with unwavering respect, giving painstaking recreation of the songs. The group usually focuses on the later years of the Beatles’ music, in particular those songs never performed live by the group. For Friday’s show, the band will present “From the Cavern to the Rooftop Show,” which will include classics from throughout the Beatles evolution. Tickets are $40 each online and $60 at the box office. This will be followed at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 16, with Yarn and special guests Horshoe Lounge Playboys in the Balcony Ballroom. The Americana/alt-country band Yarn finds influences in Jerry Garcia, the Rolling Stones, Gram Parsons and Earl Scruggs. They follow in the tradition of New Riders of the Purple Sage, weaving roots music idioms into a fresh sound. The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys are a sixpiece “backwoods Americana Roots” band performing mostly original and traditional material and some hillbilly dance music. Tickets are $10 each online and at the box offce starting at 5 p.m. the night of the show. Fab Faux

Folk experiment event Sun. at EOH The Earlville Opera House will present a matinee performance of an Americana folk experiment at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 12. Called the EOH Kaleidoscope Orchestra, the group will include drums, bodhran, djembe, piano, fiddles, mandolines, electric guitars, electric and stand-up bass, button and piano accordions, singers and banjo. The presenters said the concept for the performance is similar to looking through a kaleidoscope and finding “pieces of your normal reality are broken into colorful bits and rearranged into a shifting and fascinating pattern.” It’s an evening of creative exploration with solo artists and band members from The Blueprints, Same Blood Folk, Tumbleweed Gumbo, Rabbit in the Rye, Not Quite Ready and others mixing together in new ways to make music. Tickets are $12 each and $7 for students. The EOH is at 18 E. Main St. in Earville. Call (315) 691-3550 for more info.

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Classic movies, poetry at SUCO

and July 14 and 28 — will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Hunt College Union. The events will feature spoken-word poets and open mics.

SUNY Oneonta is bringing classic movies to the screen outdoors this summer. The free movies will be shown at 9 p.m. Tuesdays outside the Hunt College Union. Popcorn also will be free at the showings. The line up: June 14: “Casablanca.” June 21: “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” June 28: “The Wizard of Oz” July 5: “North by Northwest” July 12: “Mary Poppins” July 19: “Gone With the Wind” July 26: “Fantasia” For more info, go to www.oneonta.edu/academics/summer/freemovies.asp. Every other Wednesday, the college food service will sell hot dogs, hamburgers and other summer fare, and Julie Licata will lead drumming sessions. Wednesdays on the Quad will be near the Netzer Administration Building from noon to 1 p.m. The program will be canceled in the case of rain. The next luncheon events will be June 15, 29, July 13 and 27. In addition, Poetry Thursdays — June 23

Bicycling trip focus of show A workshop brings a “theatrical travelogue” to the Open Eye Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, and at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 12. Performer/storyteller Mindy Pfeffer brings a tale of her travels cross-country by bicycle to the stage in “Reflections from the Incognito Lounge,” written by Eloise Hanner. Hanner details the journey from stock broker to cyclist, in the form of a sixweek trip she called “The Big Ride.” It is directed by Francesca Mantani Arkus. The Open Eye Theater is at 960 Main St. in Margaretville. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students. Call (845) 586-1660 or visit the “2011 Season” page of www. theopeneye.org for more details.

‘Anne of Green Gables’ to be performed The Catskill Community Players will present

“Anne of Green Gables,” a play by Alice Chadwicke, adapted from the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The stern Marilla (Rebecca Newman) and her warmhearted brother, Matthew (Joe Mungavin), mistakenlyadopt Anne (Rachel Cattle Drums. Adams and on Sundays by Alyssa Christman) instead of a boy to work on their farm. The show follows Anne through her early years into young adulthood. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, at Wieting Theater in Worcester, as well as a matinee show at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12. Dinner will be held at the Worcester Inn before the night shows and after the matinee. The following weekend, the show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, as well as at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at the Carriage House at 76 Main St. in Stamford. Dinner specials will be offered at Gabriella’s. Admission to the show only is $15 for adults and $10 for students. Dinner and show are $35 for adults, $30 for students and seniors and $20 for children. Tickets are available at all performances or by calling 326-7908. For more information,

find Catskill Players on Facebook, at blogcatskillplayers. org/ or go to www. roxburyartsgroup. org.

Cattle Drums to play Contributed

Cattle Drums will perform Modest Mouse at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Black Oak Tavern on Water Street in Oneonta. The Oneonta band will perform a dozen or so Modest Mouse songs. They consider themselves as mix of indie rock, punk and neo-soul. There is a $3 cover for the event.

Metal band to perform at Lumpy’s Metal band Syndicate will play at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Lumpy’s Roadhouse, 2957 Route 23 in Laurens. The group will play tracks from Metallica, AC/DC, Sick Puppies, Godsmack, Candlebox, Disturbed, Theory of a Deadman, Tool, Shinedown, Nickleback and Three Days Grace among others. They’ll throw in classic tunes from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, as well as rock remakes of country and top 40 songs.

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Thu. 6/9 Music

Kapriol’!, 7 p.m., Community Room of the Middleburgh Public Library, 323 Main St., Middleburgh. For info: (518) 827-5142.

Events

Word Thursdays with Greg Ames and The Universe at Your Door: The Slabsides Poets Anthology contributors, 7 p.m., Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. Short story reading with local authors A. Lichtenstein, G. Howard, A. Ford and D. Payne, 7 p.m., Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main St., Oneonta.

Markets

Unadilla Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main and Clifton streets. For info: 369-2474. Morris Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Guy Rathbun Park, Main Street. For info: 263-5536.

Open mic

Organik Soul’s Open Mic, 8 p.m, Villa Isidoro, 3941 U.S. Highway 20, Richfield Springs. For info: (315) 858-3500, villaisidoro@ verizon.net.

Fri. 6/10 Stage

‘Anne of Green Gables,’ 7:30 p.m. Worcester Inn, 168 Main St. Presented by the Catskill Players. For info: 397-8500.

Music

Fab Faux Beatles tribute band, 9 p.m., Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta. For info: www. oneontatheatre.com. Otesaga Weekend Music, 9 p.m., The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Free, open to the public, in the Templeton Lounge.

Concert

Community Chorale of the Catskills, 7:30 p.m., Roxbury Central School, Main St., Roxbury. Under the

direction of Richard Tucker.

Karaoke/ Open Mic

With Donna Dvoracek, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 6 to 8 p.m., Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Presented by Cooperstown Students Take Action Now Darfur. For info: 547-8671.

Sat. 6/11 Stage

‘Anne of Green Gables,’ 7:30 p.m. Worcester Inn, 168 Main St. Presented by the Catskill Players. For info: 397-8500.

Film

‘Beautiful Darling: The Life and Times of Candy Darling, Andy Warhol Superstar,’ 7:30 p.m., Star Theater, 44 Main St., Cherry Valley. Followed by Q&A with local writer and director James Raisin and local actor Jeremiah Newton.

Music

Fly By Nite, 9 p.m., Babcocks, state Route 7, Unadilla. 18 and older. Thirteen and Come Alive Radio, 9 p.m., Legends Filling Station, Oneonta. Cattle Drums performs Modest Mouse, 9 p.m., Black Oak Tavern, Water Street, Oneonta. Syndicate, 9 p.m., Lumpy’s Roadhouse, 2957 State Highway 23, Laurens. Jeff and Vida, 7:30 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park, Oxford. For info: www.6onthesquare.org. John Scarpulla Band, 7:30 p.m., Roxbury Arts Group’s Carriage House, 76 Main St., Stamford. For info: 326-7908 or roxburyartsgroup.org. Southern Plainsmen Quartet, 7 p.m., Community Bible Church, 89 Center St., Franklin. For info: 8295471, http://cb-church. org. Cooperstown Blues Express, 7 p.m., Milford train depot, 136 E. Main St., Milford.

Contribted Editor’s Pick: Acoustic roots duo Jeff and Vida will bring a mix of bluegrass, alt country honky-tonk and a little rock to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at 6 On The Square at 6 LaFayette Park in downtown Oxford. Featuring Nobby Reed. For info: 432-2429.

Concert

‘Sweeney Todd,’ 8 p.m., The Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Presented by Orpheus Theatre. A concert performance of songs from the Broadway musical. For info: 643-4022, http:// OneontaTheatre.com. Community Chorale of the Catskills, 7:30 p.m., Purcell Parish Center, 61 Academy St., Margaretville. Under the direction of Richard Tucker.

Events

Open House, Community Music & Arts Network, 1 to 5 p.m., 8 Pine St., Hobart. Pig Roast Family Fun Day, 2 to 10 p.m., Susquehanna Trail Campground, 4292 State Highway 7, Oneonta. $5. For info: 432-1122.

Markets

Oneonta Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Muller Plaza. For info: 437-0158. Pakatakan Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Round Barn, 46676 State Highway 30, Halcottsville. Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 103 Main St., Cooperstown. For

info: 547-6195.

Sports

Oneonta Outlaws vs. Sherrill Silversmiths, 7 p.m., Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. For info: 432-6326.

Art

‘Reflections from the Incognito Lounge’ with Mindy Pfeiffer, 7:30 p.m., The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main St., Margaretville. Part of the Open Eye Theater Artist Showcase. For info: (845) 586-1660.

Open mic

7 to 11:30 p.m., The Gallery, 128 Main and River Street, Stamford. For info: 652-4030.

Dance

Swing Nite, 7 p.m., Andes Hotel, 110 Main St., Andes. With instruction by Linda Leverock. For info: (845) 676-4408.

Sun. 6/12 Stage

‘Anne of Green Gables,’ 2 p.m. Worcester Inn, 168 Main St. Presented by the

Catskill Players. For info: 397-8500.

Music

Earlville Opera House Kaleidoscope Orchestra, 4 p.m., Earlville Opera House, 18 E. Main St., Earlville. Country Express, 6 to 10 p.m., Oneonta Elks Club, 86 Chestnut St., Oneonta; 500th gig. 434-3649. Little Delaware Youth Ensemble, 3 p.m., Cooperstown Middle/High School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Free. For info: 547-8181. Sunday Nights in the Park, 6 to 8 p.m., Borst Field, Main Street, Schenevus. The Pierce Brothers, 8:30 p.m., Empire House Restaurant Bar and Cafe, 32 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. For info: 783-2859.

Sports

Oneonta Outlaws vs. Syracuse Salt Cats, 5 p.m., Damschke Field, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 432-6326.

Workshop

4 to 6 p.m., Smithy Writers’ Circle, Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. For info: 547-8671.

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Sun. 6/12 Art

‘Reflections from the Incognito Lounge’ with Mindy Pfeiffer, 3 p.m., The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main St., Margaretville. Part of the Open Eye Theater Artist Showcase. For info: (845) 586-1660, theopeneye.org.

Mon. 6/13

Tues. 6/14 Film

Art

Monday night drawing class with a live model, 7 to 9 p.m., Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. $10. For info: 547-9777.

Yarn with Horseshoe Lounge Playboys, 9 p.m., Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St.

Diamondway Buddhist Meditation, 5:15 p.m., Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. For info: 8293702. Open forum discussion, 7 p.m., The Yellow Deli, 134 Main St., Oneonta. For info: 431-1155.

Oneonta Summer Music Series, 7 p.m., Neahwa Park. Featuring Party of Two. For info: 432-1800.

Workshops

Wed. 6/15 Music

Drumming session, noon to 1 p.m., Quad near Netzer Administration Building, SUNY Oneonta. 10th annual Ultimate Idol auditions, 7 p.m., Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. $3.

Art Scene Opening Exhibits

June 10 - 29 ‘Robbins & Ross,’ works by Lee Robbins and Marianna Ross, Gallery A; ‘Fur, Fins and Features: Fauna Works in Miniature,’ Gallery B; Leatherstocking Brush & Palette Club Show, 5 to 7 p.m., Gallery C; Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. For info: 547-9777, www.cooperstownart. com. June 19 - Nov. 18 ‘Delaware County in the Civil War,’ 3:30 p.m., Elijah Thomas Gallery, Delaware County Historical Association, state Route 10, Delhi.

Exhibits

Music

‘Casablanca,’ 9 p.m., outside Hunt College Union, SUNY Oneonta.

Workshop

Belly dance workshop with Jo Boring, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., West Kortright Centre, 49 W. Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. For info: 278-5454, www. westkc.org.

Thu. 6/16

Through June 17 ‘Walking the Woods,’ egg tempera paintings and giclee prints by Gail Bunting, Erpf Gallery, Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, state Route 28, Arkville. For info: 326-7908. Through June 19 ‘Catskill Trout,’ new works by Alberto Rey, Chace-Randall Gallery, 49 Main St., Andes. For info: (845) 676-4901. Mike Ludlow commemorative exhibition, Town Hall Gallery, Main Street, Bainbridge; presented by the Jericho Arts Council.

Concert

Workshop

Photographer Lewis Hine’s Delaware County roots, 7 p.m., West Kortright Centre, 49 W. Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. For info: 278-5454.

Open mic

Organik Soul’s Open Mic, 8 p.m, Villa Isidoro, 3941 U.S. Highway 20, Richfield Springs.

Markets

Unadilla Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main and Clifton streets, Unadilla. For info: 369-2474. Morris Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Main Street, Morris. For info: 263-5536.

Through June 23 ‘Memory and Presence,’ works by Margaret Krug; works by Edmond Rinnooy Kan and Karen Rosasco; The Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. For info: 5478671. Through June 24 ‘Light and Shadow: Photographs and Lyrical Essays,’ works by Stephen Poleskie and Jeanne Mackin, Word and Image Gallery, Bright Hill Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. Through June 26 ‘Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture,’ works by Gary Mayer, West Kortright Centre, East Meredith. For info: 278-5454. Through June Delhi Art Group rotating artists show, works by Dianne Robillard, Carol Saggese, Robert Blanton, Ann Law and Kathy Moore, FoxCare Center, Oneonta; by Suz Arndt, Fox Hospital, Oneonta; by Sue Priest and Jeanette Koji-Ievolello, O’Connor Hospital, Delhi; by Kay Parisi-Hampel, National Bank of Delaware County, Hamden; and by Sue Priest, Delhi Village Hall. Through July 2 ‘Palette and Pattern Variations: Recent Work with Pastel,’ works by Mary Padgett, West Gallery; ‘Light and Color Plus,’ paintings by Jisoo Lee, East Gallery; and ‘Expressway,’ paintings by Deborah Walsh, Arts Cafe; Earlville Opera House, state Route 12B. For info: (315) 691-3550. June 9, 2011 O-Town Scene

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Medicaid Service Coordinator

Seeking energetic, creative person to provide service coordination to people with developmental disabilities and their families. This position is for you if you are enthusiastic about working with people to meet their goals and would like to be a part of a person-centered team. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or comparable discipline, at least one year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, excellent communication skills, valid NYS driver license and ability to lift fifty pounds. This is a full-time position.

Shift Coordinator– Residential Services

Supervise a team of employees providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. Ensure delivery of quality service, serve as a role model to employees and assist the Home Manager. Required: H.S. diploma, or GED; valid NYS driver license, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Preferred: Associate’s degree,1 yr. supervisory experience and/or 1 yr. experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Direct Support Professionals Assist and support individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. F & P-T positions available– evenings and weekends. Also, Shared Position: Residential/ Day Services, F-T, 4 days/wk, 6 am—4 pm. Required: H.S. diploma, GED, Home Health Aide or CNA; valid NYS driver license, ability to frequently lift 50 lbs. Direct Support Professionals with CNA or LPN certification receive wage commensurate with education.

Bus Monitor– Transportation Services

P-T, Hartwick, NY. Required: H.S. diploma, GED, valid NYS driver license, ability to frequently lift 50 lbs.

To learn more visit www.arcotsego.org We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, comprehensive training & career advancement opportunities. To apply send resume to The Arc Otsego, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 490, Oneonta, NY 13820 or apply in person at 35 Academy St., Oneonta, NY an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE

Alumni Affairs Publications Assistant I The Research Foundation of the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for a full-time Publications Assistant I to oversee, design, develop, and maintain select traditional and electronic communications and websites with the Office of Alumni Affairs. The Office of Alumni Affairs builds lifelong relationships and cultivates pride with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends that support the success of our College. The Research Foundation is a private, nonprofit educational corporation whose primary responsibility is the administration of externally funded contracts and grants for and on behalf of the State University of New York. For a complete description of this position and application instructions, please go to: http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/Employment_Opp/research.asp The Research Foundation of SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp. Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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The Advice Goddess Aisle be embarrassing you My best buddy’s about to propose to his girlfriend, and he’s running some pretty crazy ideas by me. Basically, he wants to propose big — do something public and outrageous. Am I wrong that this could be a bad idea?

— Crazy Dude’s Bud

There are public people and then there are private people, like my boyfriend, who’d react to a surprise birthday party with the enthusiasm he’d have for a surprise prostate exam. Sometimes, a guy who’s proposing gets so caught up in creating the spectacle of the century that he thinks of everything — everything but how it might go over with his girlfriend. Help your buddy out by asking him some questions — whether his girlfriend’s really the propose-apalooza type and whether they’ve at least had a conversation or two that crept up around the subject of marriage. “Will you marry me?” is one of those questions a guy shouldn’t be asking unless he’s pretty sure he already knows the answer — especially when that answer will come while he’s kneeling in popcorn and beer before his girlfriend and 60,000 people watching on the JumboTron. It will give him something to tell his grandchildren — as soon as they’re old enough to ask, “Grampy, who’s that crying lady who isn’t Grandma who’s running away from you in the YouTube video?”

When you wish upon Ringo Starr I’m 25, a singer in a band, and extremely motivated to make a career out of my music.

In fact, I’m moving to LA this week for that purpose. I’ve been casually dating — speedily dumping men who’ve gotten attached (not my fault, I make my intentions super-clear). I should be packing now, but I’m a mess. Last week, I got beyond wasted with our drummer, and we slept together. He’s a guy I always knew I could fall for, but since relationships aren’t my priority and he had a girlfriend until recently, I never gave him much thought. The morning after, he gave me a quick platonic hug and made it pretty clear he had no interest in anything more. Now, despite my total career focus, I’m having these weird thoughts — like, if he asked me to stay and be with him, I probably would. I don’t even believe in marriage, but if he proposed now, there’s a good chance I’d say yes! Have I lost my mind?

— Unnerved

It takes a rock off the planet Krypton to disable Superman. For you, it’s five Rolling Rocks and a drunken hookup. Suddenly, you’re dreaming of that “most important day of a girl’s life,” which, just hours before, involved pledging to spend the rest of your next five years wedded to Def Jam. While it must seem like aliens came down and swapped out your brain for Mrs. Cleaver’s, it’s possible that the culprit is the release, during sex, of oxytocin, a hormone nicknamed “the hug drug” and “the cuddle chemical.” In “Why Women Have Sex,” psychologists Cindy Meston and David Buss explain, “Oxytocin release has been associated with emotional bonding and might explain why some women experience an intense feeling of connectedness with their partners following orgasm.” (“The biochemistry of attachment made me do it!”) This might explain why it’s hard for many

women to have casual sex. In men, testosterone slaps down the oxytocin, making it easier for them to roll over and be on to the next. But, in a study by psychologist John Townsend, even women with every intention of humping and dumping some guy tended to end up feeling all cuddlywuddly and vulnerable in the morning. But, wait! That isn’t you. In fact, you’ve left a trail of broken men in your wake. (“Sorry, boys, but they don’t call her Lady Gaga because she was hanging around her hometown making googly eyes at a string of aspiring Sir Gagas.”) How does a cool customer like you go from wanting to hop the fast track to a Grammy to the fast track to becoming somebody’s grammy? Well, for starters, this guy wasn’t some groupie you could flick off like a bug. He was your bandmate, your equal, and a guy you “always knew you could fall for.” And maybe you had fallen for him but shoved your crush behind some amp somewhere because you were leaving and he had a girlfriend. Now, with big scary life changes looming, maybe it’s tempting to find a reason to stay where you are. You need to decide who’s the boss here — your ambition or your feelings. It can’t be a democracy. One of them has to be queen. If making it in music is still what you want, just pull yourself up by your bra straps and be that person you

By Amy Alkon

Amy Alkon is a syndicated advice writer whose column runs in more than 100 newspapers across the U.S. and Canada. Although the column reads as humor, it’s based in science, psychology, evolutionary psychology and ethics. were before you rolled the drummer — probably the last person who’d remix “Go west!” into “Or …maybe I’ll just go nest.”

(c)2011, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com) Read Amy Alkon’s book: “I SEE RUDE PEOPLE: One woman’s battle to beat some manners into impolite society” (McGraw-Hill).

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