Gilded Lions and Jeweled Horse: The Synagogue and the Carousel
05/24/2008  -  09/01/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd, Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY   13326
607/547-1400
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
In New York, a group of talented carvers were among the throngs of Jewish immigrants from Eastern and Central Europe who arrived in America between the 1880s and 1920s. Undocumented in surviving congregational records or by the artists themselves, the surprising association between immigrant Jewish woodcarvers and the American carousel industry is revealed through the pivotal figure of Marcus Charles Illions.

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008  -  12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY   13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Smithy Pioneer Gallery AUG 18 - SEPT. 14
Seven exhibits that range from upstate landscapes to sculptures in wood. Pioneer Gallery Member Group Show III; works by individuals.
info: (607) 547-2353
www.smithypioneer.com

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Smithy Pioneer Gallery AUG 18 - SEPT. 14
Seven exhibits that range from upstate landscapes to sculptures in wood. Pioneer Gallery Member Group Show III; works by individuals.
info: (607) 547-2353
www.smithypioneer.com

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Smithy Pioneer Gallery AUG 18 - SEPT. 14
Seven exhibits that range from upstate landscapes to sculptures in wood. Pioneer Gallery Member Group Show III; works by individuals.
info: (607) 547-2353
www.smithypioneer.com

Fall Into Honey
Fenimore Art Museum
Farmers' Museum Lake Rd / Rte 80
This workshop offers a blend of discussion and hands-on activity. Participants will learn summer and winter habits of bees as well as historical methods for extracting honey. Following discussion, participants will get to try their hands at extracting honey and dipping candles, and will sample several varieties of honey.
for more information call:
607-547-1400
888-547-1450
Fee: $40

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008  -  12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY   13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Smithy Pioneer Gallery AUG 18 - SEPT. 14
Seven exhibits that range from upstate landscapes to sculptures in wood. Pioneer Gallery Member Group Show III; works by individuals.
info: (607) 547-2353
www.smithypioneer.com

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Smithy Pioneer Gallery AUG 18 - SEPT. 14
Seven exhibits that range from upstate landscapes to sculptures in wood. Pioneer Gallery Member Group Show III; works by individuals.
info: (607) 547-2353
www.smithypioneer.com

Harvest Festival
The Farmers Museum
This popular annual event, a celebration of the season’s bounty, brings together a wide range of performers, artisans, exhibitors, and vendors in an old-time agricultural fair. Traditional music, canine agility demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, harvest foods, crafts, historic games and races, are just some of the many activities scheduled for the weekend.
10:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $11 adults, $9.50 ages 65 and over, $5 children 7-12. children 6 and under free.
For more information call (607) 547-1450

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Smithy Pioneer Gallery AUG 18 - SEPT. 14
Seven exhibits that range from upstate landscapes to sculptures in wood. Pioneer Gallery Member Group Show III; works by individuals.
info: (607) 547-2353
www.smithypioneer.com

OmmeFest: Celebrating the Harvest, Beer, and Medieval Arts
Brewery Ommegang
656 Cty Hwy 33
Cooperstown, NY   13326
607/544-1800
800/544-1809
Website: http://www.ommegang.com
OmmeFest is modeled on the Belgian Kermesse, a traditional village festival. Featuring Belgian foods; local fermented, and slow foods; beer (including a special-release fresh hop beer!) music, medieval games and amusements.

Harvest Festival
The Farmers Museum
This popular annual event, a celebration of the season’s bounty, brings together a wide range of performers, artisans, exhibitors, and vendors in an old-time agricultural fair. Traditional music, canine agility demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, harvest foods, crafts, historic games and races, are just some of the many activities scheduled for the weekend.
10:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $11 adults, $9.50 ages 65 and over, $5 children 7-12. children 6 and under free.
For more information call (607) 547-1450

Smithy Pioneer Gallery AUG 18 - SEPT. 14
Seven exhibits that range from upstate landscapes to sculptures in wood. Pioneer Gallery Member Group Show III; works by individuals.
info: (607) 547-2353
www.smithypioneer.com

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Susquehanna Valley Garlic Fest
Wood Bull Antiques 3920 St Hwy 28 - Milford, NY 13807
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The best garlic Upstate New York can offer! Varieties from around the world all grown locally. With demonstrations, talks and walk away with your own handmade braid. Entertainment all day - local musicians, juggler, kids activities. Win a basket of garlic goodies at the Raffle Buy souvenir T-shirts, aprons, cards and more.....
The Festival is supported by the Susquehanna Valley Garlic Growers Association, Otsego County Tourism, CADE and Friends of the Garlic Festival.

Cooperstown Rotary AppleFest
Fly Creek Cider Mill
10 a.m. To 5 p.m.
The Mill’s most popular festival featuring Music, Antique Tractors, Apples and Family Fun hosted by the Cooperstown Rotary Club and sponsored by regional businesses. The festival welcomes apple lovers, antique and classic tractor enthusiasts, and families to the Fly Creek Cider Mill to enjoy live music, sponsors´ exhibits, a tractor show and games. Sponsorship opportunities are available through Rotary at 607-547-4149.
Donation fee, free parking.

Cooperstown Rotary AppleFest
Fly Creek Cider Mill
12 p.m. To 5 p.m.
The Mill’s most popular festival featuring Music, Antique Tractors, Apples and Family Fun hosted by the Cooperstown Rotary Club and sponsored by regional businesses. The festival welcomes apple lovers, antique and classic tractor enthusiasts, and families to the Fly Creek Cider Mill to enjoy live music, sponsors´ exhibits, a tractor show and games. Sponsorship opportunities are available through Rotary at 607-547-4149.
Donation fee, free parking.

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Roger McGuinn
Sterling Auditorium, Cooperstown High School
Co-founder of the legendary rock group The Byrds, Roger McGuinn gives a very special one man show. McGuinn plays Byrds' classics like Turn Turn Turn and Mr. Tambourine Man, while recounting tales of
The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Easy Rider and an entire career that has spanned over four decades. Be there when a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (1991) comes to Cooperstown!
7:30 p.m.

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.

Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in 19th Century American
07/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rte 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607/547-1472
888/547-1450
Website: http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
The nineteenth century images of African Americans offers insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today.