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Presented by:
Otsego County Arts Alliance

Sponsored by:
Otsego County Bed Tax Revenue, NBT Bank, and Wilber National Bank

PERFORMANCES

A Twisted Tale Puppet Show           
A feisty puppet refuses to follow the crowd! Presented by the Arts Council with puppeteer John Ryan and comedic performer Nathanial Roberts ~ 11-11:30 am / Scene Shop #3


Rip Van Winkle
The Foothills Performing Arts Center's Footlight Kids perform the Washington Irving Classic ~ 11-12 pm / Back Deck #5


Rob Hunt Trio
A concert / lecture on jazz and the "American Song Book." This "mostly music" presentation is presented by the Oneonta Concert Association with special guest Sharon MacPherson ~ 12:30-1:30 pm / Back Deck #5


Orpheus Theatre Revue
Offering a taste of musical fun that'll be in store for audiences in the company's 2008 season ~ 12:30-1:15 pm / Alice Busch Theatre #2


A Twisted Tale Puppet Show           
A feisty puppet refuses to follow the crowd! Presented by the Arts Council with puppeteer John Ryan and comedic performer Nathanial Roberts ~ 1:15-1:45 pm / Scene Shop #3


Carleton Clay Brass Quartet
Presented by the Catskill Symphony Orchestra 1:15-2 pm / Alice Busch Theatre #2


A Tribute to Moses Hogan
The Catskill Choral Society performs selections from their spring concert celebrating the life and work of the renowned spiritual and gospel composer and arranger  2-2:45 pm / Thaw Pavilion #7


Native Sons Jazz Trio
Performing a broad range of music from the jazz tradition, including many original tunes.  Presented by the Cooperstown Concert Series 2:15-3 pm / Alice Busch Theatre #2


Break of Reality
Eastman School of Music graduates amaze audiences with their fresh sound of "heavy cello thunder" fusing elements of the urban, rock, and heavy metal genres.  Presented by the Oneonta Concert Association ~ 3:30-5 pm / Alice Busch Theatre #2


WORKSHOPS

Pottery Workshops and Demos
Try your hand at the wheel and basic hand building with instructors from the Smithy Pioneer Gallery and the Arts Council providing guidance and inspiration ~ All Day / Costume Shop #6


Opera Dress Up
Costumes from past shows at Glimmerglass Opera are set out for a little dress-up or just an up close look.  Items for men women and kids
All Day / Location #4


Kite Building w/ Archie Stewart
Teaching the fine craft of kite building.  Bring home your kite for a windy day and fly it on the grounds of the Opera (weather permitting).  Presented by Cherry Valley Artworks, Cooperstown Art Association, and the Smithy Pioneer Gallery ~ 1-3 pm / Entrance of Theatre # 1


Making Faces
Offering a great opportunity to make some funny faces with mask making and face painting workshops.  Presented by Orpheus Theatre ~ 1-3 pm / Scene Shop #3


History in Horses Mask Making
Celebrate the importance of horses throughout history by making your very own Native American inspired ceremonial horse mask.  Presented by the New York State Historical Association ~ 2-4 pm / Costume Shop #6


Hip Hop in the Shop
Learn a quick and hip routine with Shannah Kane, a Stanley Wade School of Dance instructor .  Presented by the Arts Council
2-3 pm / Scene Shop #3


You Can Learn to Cancan
Try the basics of this popular chorus line dance with high kicking, skirt lifting fun! Skirts provided for the lesson.  Presented by Glimmerglass Opera ~ 3-4 pm / Costume Shop #6


Old Time Contradance
Upper Susquehanna Contradance leads this easy and fun participatory dance for the whole family.  With Bob Nicholson as caller, Kathy Shimberg on piano, Erik House on fiddle, and Eileen Nicholson on second fiddle
3-4:30 pm / Back Deck #5


Make a Puppet
Puppeteer John Ryan teaches guests to make a one-of-a-kind puppet using a variety of materials ~ 4-5 pm / Costume Shop #6


Hip Hop in the Shop
Learn a quick and hip routine with Shannah Kane, a Stanley Wade School of Dance instructor .  Presented by the Arts Council
4-5 pm / Scene Shop #3


EXHIBITIONS & TASTINGS

The Good Taste of Otsego County
"Food art and artful food" are featured in this visual arts exhibition.  Presented by the Cooperstown Art Association and the Smithy Pioneer Gallery ~ All Day / Thaw Pavilion #7


Brewery Ommegang
Offering tastings and information about Ommegang's unique Belgian-style beer made right in Otsego County ~ All Day / Thaw Pavilion #7


CONCESSIONS

Red Lion Catering
BBQ chicken, panini, prime rib sandwiches, and more! All Day / Location #8




The Otsego County Arts Alliance includes 15 Arts Organizations based in Otsego County and seeks to present a wide variety of performances and cultural opportunities that may be new or uncommon for residents of Otsego County.  The Alliance works to cutivate an interest and knowledge of the arts in younger residents in the area and sponsors several scholarships for high school students who are highly involved in the arts.