Step into a world of enchanting eeriness and thrilling tales as we present our Haunted Mansion designed especially for brave young souls! Join us for an unforgettable adventure through the mysterious corridors of the museum, where history and spookiness collide.

Come in costume, and see if you can brave the Ghosts of Hyde Hall as you gather candy along the way! Ideal for individuals aged 5 to 12; a guardian must accompany all participants.

$5 at the door. Guardians Free*

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Join Wild Foods Forager and Plant Medicine person Marguerite Uhlmann-Bower for a fun and informative wild foods foraging walk at the West Kortright Center in East Meredith, NY. Identify Plants and Trees easily for their food, qualities, crafts and traditional folk remedies in how they benefit humans, animals, land and place. At completion of the afternoon, we’ll enjoy three wild food tastings prepared by Marguerite that are dairy, gluten, nut and seed free. There will also be time for shared exchange on living in wellness with outdoor life with an open Q/A.

Bring water, pen and paper, and wear tick/insect repellent.

Handouts will apply to Plants we identified which will be electronically sent the following day. Pre-registration is required.

Marguerite Uhlmann-Bower is Plant Medicine educator, Wild Foods Forager and Earthist activist for EarthSchool at Plant Pioneers where attention is given to becoming relational with the land-that-surrounds-us through traditional ways of living with Earth systems. Learn more about her Plant walks, EarthSchool Cultivating Cognitive Agility training, outdoor classes and programs here: https://www.plantpioneers.org/ Follow: FB, IG, TikTok.Inquiries: [email protected]

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Awestruck Ciders is located in Sidney. On Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10am they will join us at our tasting bar offering samples of their premium locally made hard ciders.

Join us here to get a taste of what Awestruck Ciders has to offer, then be sure to head to their location at a later date to enjoy all their other great ciders!

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Thursdays August 8 – October 3 (No class on 9/5)
6:30pm – 9:00pm

This popular longstanding workshop is returning this year though just with one series (rather than two).

Bring a piece to read that you are working on, up to 6 or 8 pages. We’ll listen as a group and respond with honesty, engagement, and respect. We’ll discuss elements of fiction— voice, character, point of view, plot, imagery— as well as different processes that help bring a story forth. The singularity of each voice will be encouraged. Our approach will be humble but our purpose will be grand: to give voice to the clarity and energy of the imagination.

Mermer Blakeslee has published three novels. In Dark Water (Ballantine) was selected by Barnes and Noble for its Discover Great New Writers series. An excerpt from her latest novel, When You Live by a River, won the Narrative Prize. Blakeslee received three fiction fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts. Drawing on her work with fearful ski students, she wrote the non-fiction A Conversation with Fear. Her roots are in poetry and her current project circles back to a hybrid of that form. She was born, raised, and still lives in New York’s Catskill Mountains. For more info, go to www.mermerblakeslee.com

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VOLCANO (A Stand-Up Comedy Show) featuring Ben Miller

Saturday, July 13th / Doors 7PM / SHOW 8PM
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 18+ / CASH BAR FOR 21+

Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center – The Loft
24 Market Street, Oneonta, NY

What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?

In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the first stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part.

Come watch this show where scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more. And yes that photo is real. Ben has made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake and he is not afraid of you.

Ben Miller is an NYC based scientist turned comedian who has been working for the past 7 years. In that time, he has performed at all the top clubs in the city such as Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines, and The Stand. Ben was once ranked as the top roast battler in NYC. He has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, worked on a science bus, 3D printed cookies and has diffused a few bar fights while on stage. In 2022, Ben Miller’s debut hour, Stand-Up Science, had a completely sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and he now tours internationally.

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August 17 & 18, Saturday & Sunday
9am – 5pm
$300 (includes all materials)

During this weekend course students will create beautiful round baskets from willow. Learn to construct a traditional basket with a circular base, rounded or sharp angled upsett, a choice of side weaves and a woven border. Time permitting, students can weave a complementary handle. Students who have participated in a previous willow weaving class can either revisit that same basket style or explore a different type of round basket. Participants will finish the class with a sturdy and useful vessel. Willow can be challenging to work with, someone with hand issues or weak hands may find this class difficult. Includes 1 hr lunch break – participants bring their own lunch.

Jes Clark (they/them) is the farmer and weaver at Willow Vale Farm in Stanfordville, NY. Jes weaves traditional and contemporary functional pieces and the basket forms created are a result of their conversation with each stick of willow. All of their willow is grown without pesticides using regenerative practices and with loving care.

Jes has been teaching weaving since 2018 and has taught hundreds of students ranging from absolute beginners to experienced weavers looking to refine their craft. They have taught at the Stowe Basketry Festival, for the Northeast Basketmakers Guild, at the New York Botanical Garden just to name a few, and also privately in one-on-one tutorials. You can discover more of their work at instagram.com/willowvalefarm and https://www.willowvale.farm/

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Explore the history of Delaware County’s dairy industry and celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Hanford Mills Museum! Visitors can enjoy free samples (while supplies last) of vanilla ice cream churned at the mill and chilled with ice harvested during the winter Ice Harvest here at Hanford Mills.

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LEZ ZEPPELIN – All girls. All Zeppelin. LIVE IN CONCERT
Friday, August 23rd / Doors 7pm / Show 8pm

Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center
24 Market Street, Oneonta, NY

Founded in 2004 by New York guitarist, Steph Paynes, the all-girl quartet, Lez Zeppelin, has since gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming the first female rock act to pay homage to led zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the board. Lez Zeppelin stays true to the musically audacious spirit of the original, delivering the legendary rock band’s blistering arrangements and monstrous sound note-for-note at sold-out frenzied shows around the world. In June, 2013, Jimmy Page attended their show in London and said of the group, “they played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”

ALL AGES / CASH BAR FOR 21+

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Embark on a captivating journey through time with our historic lighting and cocktail tour. This unique experience combines the charm of the historical settings with the sophistication of artisanal cocktails, creating a memorable blend of history and indulgence.

As dusk falls, you’ll be guided through Hyde Hall, beautifully illuminated to showcase its historic splendor. Expert guides will share fascinating anecdotes about the history and significance of advancements in lighting, transporting you to bygone eras. At each stop, indulge your senses in a carefully curated cocktail experience. Sip on handcrafted drinks inspired by the time periods and themes of the lighting devices—offering a taste of the past with a modern twist.

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Patsy Cline: A Tribute to An Icon
Friday, August 30th / Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm

Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center – Bettiol Theater
24 Market Street, Oneonta NY

Patsy Cline: A Tribute to An Icon
Rebecca Miner was first introduced to Patsy Cline in 1985 sitting in the passenger seat of her friend’s 1975 Ford pickup truck. Her buddy, Eric, had just bought a cassette of Patsy’s Greatest Hits Album and was excited to play it for her. Rebecca was instantly taken by, not only her amazing voice, but by the heart and passion with which she sang. She’s been in love with Patsy ever since.

Patsy Cline was an original. She was one of a kind. At an early age she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. Patsy was not the type to say, “I hope one day to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.” She was the type to say, “I will.” And, boy, did she ever! She was bold and audacious at a time when women held little power in business or entertainment. She was often labeled “difficult” and “too outspoken”, but that didn’t stop her. She knew exactly who she was. Later in her career, she would jokingly refer to herself as “the Cline.”

March 5th of 1963, Patsy was tragically killed in a plane crash. She was only 30 years old. In spite of a career cut short, she left us an amazing legacy of music which continues to inspire and move us even today.

In our Tribute to Patsy Cline’s music we perform her biggest hits from 1955 to 1963. We begin with her first record and end with one of her final recordings. Along the way, Rebecca (dressed at Patsy) shares stories and letters that provide a backdrop to her amazing music.

Rebecca is joined by some amazing musicians from Central New York: John Handzel on bass, Tim Baldwin on guitar and vocals, Joshua Dahlin on drums, Andy Box on keyboards and vocals, and George Newton on Pedal Steel.

Rebecca fell in love with Patsy as a young woman of 20. We hope that by knowing a bit more about what was going on in Patsy’s life as a performer, you will feel an even greater attachment to Cline’s legacy – her music. And if you haven’t already, we hope that you fall in love with Patsy, too. Join us as we celebrate Patsy, the brassy, brilliant, and iconic first lady of Country Music.

ALL AGES / CASH BAR FOR 21+

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