Weekly Picks: Hartwick College Auction, Pedro Giraudo Quartet, "Dance Nation"
May 14-20, 2025
Editor’s Note
Ohmygoodness, there are always so many events happening this week!
One that stands out is the return of the annual Hartwick College Benefit Auction, which used to be at Stella Luna. This year, the event is on Thursday at the Anderson Center of the Arts at Hartwick College and features an impressive line-up of items: Maroon 5 concert tickets, a signed Rob Gronkowski jersey, Yankees game tickets, and even a 4-night stay with complimentary horse riding on the Isle of Wight in England.
Also on the calendar is the final concert of the season from the Oneonta Concert Association, featuring the Latin Grammy Award-winning Pedro Giraudo Quartet and a free pre-show Latin dance lesson for ticket holders at Foothills. The quartet’s fervent, virtuosic style blends Argentine tango, European classical music, and American jazz—a rare chance to experience world-class musicianship right here in Oneonta.
And if you’re in the mood for biting contemporary theater, check out Clare Barron’s “Dance Nation,” presented by Catskills-based Party Theater in Stamford. The comic play follows pre-teen competitive dancers (played by adults) as they prepare to conquer Nationals in Tampa Bay—and maybe take over the world along the way. Sounds kooky and fun!
Hope to see you out and about!
Best,
Cassandra
Cassandra Miller is the editor of Townie, a publication of Culture Rally Communications. Connect with her at: 💌 townieny@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 14
Food For Thought – Boundless Spirit: American Folk Art at Fenimore Art Museum – 12:30–2:00 p.m., Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Non-member $30, Member $25. More Info
Trivia Night – 6:30–8:00 p.m., Montezuma Winery, Cooperstown
Thursday, May 15
Yoga With Alyx Braunius – 9:00–10:00 a.m., The Gatehouse, Morris. $15 suggested donation. More Info
Hanford Mills Opens for the Season – Noon, Hanford Mills Museum, East Meredith. More Info
Hartwick College Benefit Auction – 6:00–9:00 p.m., Anderson Center for the Arts at Hartwick College, Oneonta. $50. Tickets
Bigger Dreams Productions presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” – 7:30 p.m., Foothills PAC, Oneonta. Tickets & Info
Open Mic Writers Salon – 7:30 p.m., CANO, Oneonta. Free. Info
Photo from Oneonta Concert Association
Friday, May 16
Huntington Park Celebration – 5:30 p.m., Huntington Park, Oneonta
Fire Pit Friday with ‘90s Noise – 6:00 p.m., Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown
Opening Full Moon Dance Party – 6-8 p.m. (Music by Trio Afinado), 7:30 p.m. (Latin Dance), 8:30 p.m. (DJ The Giver), Origins, Cooperstown
Dang Romantic – 7:00 p.m., Red Shed Ale House, Cherry Valley
Pedro Giraudo Quartet – 7:30 p.m., Foothills PAC, Oneonta. Free tango lesson for ticket-holders at 6:30 p.m. presented by Oneonta Concert Association, $10–$25. Tickets
Bigger Dreams Productions presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” – 7:30 p.m., Foothills PAC, Oneonta. Tickets & Info
Gourd – 9:00 p.m., Black Oak Tavern, Oneonta
Saturday, May 17
Oneonta Public Market – 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Huntington Park at Dietz Street, Oneonta. Info
Splash Path – 12th Annual – 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Pathfinder Village, West Burlington. Free. More Info
Glimmerglass Triathlon – 9:00 a.m., Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. More Info
Lilac Nursery Open House – 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Bates Hop House, Cherry Valley. Free
Norwegian Independence Day – 10:00 a.m.,- 4 p.m. Main Street, New Berlin
The Met: Live in HD “Salome” – 1:00 p.m., Foothills PAC, Oneonta. $12–$22. Tickets
Feral Fest – 1:00–6:30 p.m., Foothills PAC, Oneonta
DCHA Guided Hamden Cemetery Tour – 1:00 p.m., Hamden Cemetery, Hamden. Free. RSVP: dchadelhi@gmail.com
Beats & Brews: Patio Opening Party with Live Music – 3:00 p.m., Northway Brewing Hop House, Cooperstown
The Party Theater presents “Dance Nation” – 6:30 p.m., The Carriage House, Stamford. $15–$30. More Info
Open Mic Comedy Night – 7:00 p.m., The Belvedere, Stamford
Darkside Skinny Dippers – 7:00 p.m., Red Shed Ale House, Cherry Valley
Bigger Dreams Productions presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” – 7:30 p.m., Foothills PAC, Oneonta. Tickets & Info
Organ Party – 8:00 p.m., B Side Ballroom, Oneonta. $10 cover, 1 drink minimum
Photo provided by The Party Theater
Sunday, May 18
Hatha Yoga With Mira – 8:00–9:00 a.m., The Gatehouse, Morris. Suggested donation $15. More Info
Bingo Brunch! – 10:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Ommegang Tap House, Cooperstown. $20. More Info
Annual Spring Car Show – 12:00–4:00 p.m., Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown. Registration Info
Susquehanna SPCA Adoption Event & Free Wellness Clinic – Noon–2:00 p.m., Neahwa Park, Oneonta
Songwriters Showcase – 1:00–2:00 p.m., Bushel Collective, Delhi. Info
Music with Mike Herman – 2:00 p.m., The Elm Inn, Milford
Bigger Dreams Productions presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf” – 2:00 p.m., Foothills PAC, Oneonta. Tickets & Info
Attacca Quartet – 4:00 p.m., Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, Christ Episcopal Church, Cooperstown. Students $15, General Admission $30. Tickets
Drank The Gold – 6:00–8:00 p.m., Walton Theatre, Walton. Free. Info
Superheroes Humane Society May BINGO – 6:00 p.m., Roots Public Social Club, Oneonta
The Party Theater presents “Dance Nation” – 6:30 p.m., The Carriage House, Stamford. $15–$30. More Info
Monday, May 19
Deep Listening Workshop with Rachel Condry – 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bushel Collective, Delhi. Info
The Party Theater presents “Dance Nation” – 6:30 p.m., The Carriage House, Stamford. $15–$30. More Info
Tuesday, May 20
Monthly Authentic Movement for Radical Connection – 6:30–8:00 p.m., Bushel Collective, Delhi. RSVP. Info
Sponsor Message:
Hartwick Benefit Auction to Feature Tix to Maroon 5, Yankees Tix, Signed Patrick Mahomes Helmet, and more
Hartwick Athletics brings back the Benefit Auction with wine and beer tastings and hors d'oeuvres at the Anderson Theatre on Hartwick's campus at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 15.
SELECT items from Sports and Entertainment!
Music tickets to see Maroon 5
Signed music items - Taylor Swift signed shadow box, Annie Lennox (picture), John Mellencamp (vinyl record), Riley Green (vinyl record)
Sports tickets to the Yankees, Red Sox, NY Red Bulls, Gotham FC, NY Giants
Signed sports items - Patrick Mahomes (helmet), Rob Gronkowski (jersey), Dan Fouts (helmet), Franco Harris (jersey), Wayne Chrebet (jersey), Jim Kelly (helmet)
Golf outings, golf equipment, golf lessons from a professional coach
SELECT Wines and More!
2001 Opus One, Napa Valley
2005 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Kayli Morgan"
2012 Marcassin Chardonnay
2014 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon
Case of La Crema Chardonnay
Grappa from Italy (3ltr)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Commemorative Engraving to D1 Men's Soccer
Japanese Hibiki Suntory Whiskey
SELECT Destination Get-Aways!
World Renowned Portraiture (family or individual) with luxury hotel experience in NYC or Miami
Skiing in Utah
Relax at Goodyear Lake Fri-Sun with a Champagne Cruise included!
3-night stay at a 3-bedroom vacation home, Lake Placid, NY
4-night stay with complimentary horse riding, Isle of Wight, England
This is only a sample of what the night will bring. There will also be handcrafted items such as charcuterie boards in various styles, art work, BBQ grills, gift baskets filled with goodies including more wines and spirits, a Gucci bag, various gift cards, and last but not least, who doesn't love a Yeti cooler!!
Register at this link. We look forward to making this a night to remember with our local community!
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