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Published September 23Local Metal Band Brotality Brings ‘Jaws of the Earth’ Release Show to Foothills
Oneonta-based heavy metal trio Brotality will release its third full-length album, “Jaws of the Earth,” this week, celebrating with a hometown performance at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Friday, September 25.
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Published September 22Hartwick College Visiting Writer Series Kicks Off on Sept. 23
The series begins on Wednesday, September 23 with Tessa Yang, author of the short story collection “The Runaway Restaurant” (7.13 Books, 2022) and the novel “The Jellyfish Problem” (Berkeley, 2026).
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Published September 17City of the Hills Festival Puts Local Artists, Community at Center Stage
The free festival, presented by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, runs from noon to 5 p.m. both days along Main Street, including activity and performance areas at Mueller Plaza and the corner of Ford Avenue and Main Street. The event, held in various forms since 1971, is…
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Published September 17CCS Graduate Releases Children’s Adventure Book
Illustrator and cartoonist Mark Armstrong, who grew up in Cooperstown and now lives in Harrisville, New Hampshire, has created a new children’s book that combines humor, adventure, and gentle lessons about geography and curiosity.
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Published September 17News from the Noteworthy: Chamber Orchestra Celebrates ‘Music for All’
We have also worked hard to make our concerts accessible to families and young people. This year, we are expanding that commitment with “Music for All,” which makes a limited number of complimentary tickets available to adults for whom ticket cost might be a barrier.
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Published September 15Peter John Brownlee To Discuss Morse’s ‘Gallery of the Louvre’ at Hyde Hall
George Clarke, the builder of Hyde Hall, was the painting’s first purchaser, linking this celebrated work of 19th-century American art directly to the history of the Clarke family and the mansion.
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Published September 14Hartwick College Showcases Work of 23 Artists
The public is invited to the opening reception for the Hartwick College Art and History Department’s "Creating Currents" faculty and staff art exhibition on Thursday, September 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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Published September 10News from the Noteworthy: New Season Kicks Off at a New Venue
s part of our continual efforts to expand our impact in the community and find great new places in our community to enjoy live music, we are thrilled to add the Glimmerglass Festival Pavilion to our roster of premier local venues.
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Published September 10Work Begins on 3,200-square-foot Market Street Mural
The mural, titled “The Four Seasons of Oneonta,” moves from spring through winter, using the four colors of the City of Oneonta logo as the foundational palette for each season.
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Published September 03Historian Simonson Reflects on City of Oneonta’s Past
Simonson approached the talk with a clear structure: fast, focused and packed with recognizable moments. Borrowing a line from a New York City radio station, he told the audience, “This is going to be rapid fire. I’m going to give you Oneonta in 50 [years], and hopefully in a…
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Published September 03‘Made with Fire’ Opens at 25 Main Collective
This Friday, September 4, “Made with Fire” opens at 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley with a reception from 5-8 p.m. and food by Coffee & Crumb Café.