News Archive

July 2, 2010 - John Singer Sargent Portraits On Display at the Fenimore Art Museum
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Fenimore Art Museum is proud to present the first museum exhibition devoted exclusively to portraits of women by American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925).  "John Sing ...read more

June 25, 2010 - Cooperstown Farmer's Market Opens Saturday
COOPERSTOWN, NY - At the Cooperstown Farmers' Market you can look forward to the quality items local customers have come to expect. The selection is wonderful, from seasonal fruits and vegetables t ...read more

June 21, 2010 - David Daniels to perform at Glimmerglass Opera
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Internationally renowned countertenor David Daniels will sing a concert to benefit Glimmerglass Opera on July 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the company's Alice Busch Opera Theater.  Dan ...read more

June 15, 2010 - Glimmerglass Opera Announces Plans for 2011
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Francesca Zambello, Glimmerglass Opera's incoming General & Artistic Director, has announced her plans for the Central New York company. Beginning with the 2011 season, Glimmerg ...read more

June 8, 2010 - Udder to Butter Workshop at The Farmers' Museum June 12
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Join the farm staff in a unique opportunity to participate in the process of transforming milk into butter.  We will start in the barn where you will try your hand at milking ...read more

June 3, 2010 - Join The Farmers' Museum for Engaging and Fun Blacksmithing Workshops
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Try out blacksmithing for the first time, or expand your existing skills under the supervision of our master blacksmith. Practice managing a coal fire and forging skills such as draw ...read more

June 2, 2010 - The Fenimore Art Museum Hosts 'In Our Time: The World as Seen by Magnum Photographers'
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Celebrating the first 50 years of Magnum Photos, the world's most renowned photographer-owned photographic agency, In Our Time: The World as Seen by Magnum Photographers represents ...read more

May 24, 2010 - Grilling 101 this weekend at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
FLY CREEK, NY- The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard's Chef Tom Eriksen will be hosting "Grilling 101" this weekend during the Mill's Taste of Fly Creek Series. Chef Tom will present a focused tast ...read more

May 22, 2010 - Cooperstown Lakefront Concert Series 2010 Details Announced
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Village of Cooperstown Parks Board announces the line up for its 6th season of concerts at the historic bandstand in Lakefront Park, Cooperstown.  Concerts are eve ...read more

May 19, 2010 - New Disc Golf Course Opens at Meadow-Vale Campsite in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Meadow-Vale Campsites' owners Wayne and Cecelia Schleder are pleased to announce the opening of a new nine hole Disc Golf course at their Mount Vision location.  For over 4 deca ...read more

May 18, 2010 - Hyde Hall to Open New "Examining the Evidence: 40 Years of Restoration at Hyde Hall" Exhibit
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Located in Hyde Hall's Visitors' Center, Examining the Evidence explores the investigative methods used in rehabilitating a historic house.  It identifies hidden threats that da ...read more

May 14, 2010 - John Singer Sargent and a Totem Pole - Together at the Fenimore Art Museum
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - On Saturday, May 29, the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. becomes a hub of family-friendly activity with two exciting events: the long-awaited unveiling of the Museum's ...read more

May 6, 2010 - Goslings Hatch at Fly Creek Cider Mill
FLY CREEK, NY- Spring is definitely in the air at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard with the sweet smell of apple blossoms and the chirping of newly hatched goslings. Just this week the f ...read more

May 3, 2010 - Hyde Hall opens its 2010 season with Annual Mother's Day Tea and Tours
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Hyde Hall will offer High Tea and Historic House Tours from 1-4pm with a book signing at 2pm of The Ladies of Hyde Hall.  All proceeds to benefit the mansion. A special day for ...read more

April 27, 2010 - The Fenimore Art Museum is Calling All Artistis!
COOPERSTOWN, NY - We are now accepting submissions for participation in this year's show. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Interpretation of New York Landscape Most Outs ...read more

April 27, 2010 - Glimmerglass Opera Announces 'Guild Talks' Schedule
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Each spring, the Glimmerglass Opera Guild presents "Talking Opera," a series of free, educational seminars that delve into the history and details surrounding the upcoming produ ...read more

April 27, 2010 - Ommegang Brewery Announces Memorial Day Party
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Each year, the long Memorial Day weekend sees the General Clinton Canoe Regatta start off in Cooperstown at the mouth of the Susquehana. And once again, we will be opening up our spa ...read more

April 26, 2010 - Brewery Ommegang Introduces Another Fine New Beer
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Ommegang's newest Belgian-style brew is aptly named "Tripel Perfection." Ommegang's brewers have spent five years refining their ideas of what a "perfect" tripel would be. In the ...read more

April 25, 2010 - Fenimore Art Museum Hosts "Otsego County: A Historical Introduction" Lecture
COOPERSTOWN, NY - F. Daniel Larkin will discuss the development of the Otsego County region from the late 18th century to the late 20th century at the Fenimore Art Museum April 27th from 6-8 pm. His ...read more

April 21, 2010 - The Farmers' Museum Announces 2010 Workshop Schedule
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Join The Farmers' Museum interpreters for engaging and fun workshops.  All workshops are held at The Farmers' Museum and require reservations. To make a reservation or for mor ...read more

April 19, 2010 - Fly Creek Cider Mill Announces New Flavorful Rewards Program
 FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is pleased to announce a new "Flavorful Rewards Program." The program logs points for every purchase in the Mill Store Marketplace ...read more

April 18, 2010 - Fly Creek Cider Mill Sponsor's "Salute 2 Moms Contest"
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill has joined with NewsChannel 2 (WKTV) in Utica, NY in a "Salute 2 Moms Contest" with a chance to win $1000 in prizes. Five finalists will be chosen and t ...read more

April 15, 2010 - Entries Now Accepted in The Farmers' Museum's "New York State of Mind" Quilt Contest
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Farmers' Museum is seeking submissions for its 2010 quilt contest titled "A New York State of Mind."  The entries will be exhibited October 16 and 17, 2010 and will be jud ...read more

April 10, 2010 - Brewery Ommegang Wins at World Beer Cup 2010
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Brewers Association World Beer cup has been held every two years for 16 years,and is recognized as the premier American beer-judging competition. The spectaculargrowth of America ...read more

April 5, 2010 - The Farmers' Museum Now Open
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Get your spring off to a great start with a ride on the Empire State Carousel or reacquaint yourself with our friendly barnyard animals.  Walk through the Historic Village as ...read more

April 2, 2010 - "Watermark: Michele Harvey & Gilmmerglass" on Display at the Fenimore Art Museum
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Michele Harvey spends most of the year in her summer studio in upstate New York.  A longtime gallery artist, Harvey's signature triptych formats often include quiet roads or p ...read more

April 1, 2010 - Brewery Ommegang to host Vintage Baseball Game
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Cooperstown's two loves come together in our back yard June 17, 2010. Revisit the old days of base ball (prior to the 1900's, it was actually two words), where the fields aren't p ...read more

April 1, 2010 - Dippity Do Da Days at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
FLY CREEK, NY - Experience the full flavor of Fly Creek Cider Mill specialty dip mixes in this focused tasting. These very popular mixes range from sweet to savory and are easy to prepare and ...read more

March 28, 2010 - Glimmerglass Opera Performance Tickets Now Available
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Single tickets are on sale now for Puccini's Tosca, Copland's The Tender Land, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Handel's Tolomeo. Performances run July 9 through August 24. Si ...read more

March 12, 2010 - Glimmerglass Appoints New General and Artistic Director
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The Board of Trustees of Glimmerglass Opera announced the appointment of Francesca Zambello as General and Artistic Director commencing September 1, 2010. Francesca Zambello is an ...read more

March 1, 2010 - Sugaring Starts in March at The Farmers' Museum
COOPERSTOWN, NY - We are still in the heart of winter when preparations begin for making Maple Syrup and Maple Sugar.  But Sugaring Off holds the promise that the trees know spring is on its way. ...read more

February 10, 2010 - The Farmers' Museum Calls for Quilt Entries in "New York State of Mind" Contest
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown is seeking submissions for its 2010 quilt contest entitled A New York State of Mind. The entries will be exhibited October 16 and 17, 2010 and will ...read more

January 29, 2010 - Glimmerglass Opera Announces 2010 Line Up
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Glimmerglass Opera's 2010 Festival features Puccini's Tosca, Copland's The Tender Land, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and the American professionally-staged premiere of Handel ...read more

January 28, 2010 - Cabin Fever Film Series Continues at the Fenimore Art Museum
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Cabin Fever Film Series continues this Friday with The Heiress at Fenimore Art Museum at 7:00 p.m. The Heiress features a score by Aaron Copland, who also composed The Tender L ...read more

January 27, 2010 - Glimmerglass Opera Presents Valentine's Dinner and Opera
COOPERSTOWN, NY - In honor of Valentine's Day, Glimmerglass Opera has partnered with Cooperstown's Hoffman Lane Bistro to create Cupid's Perfect Pair - a special discounted package for dinner and an o ...read more

January 26, 2010 - Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard's Online Store Open Year-Round
FLY CREEK, NY - The Mill Store Marketplace may be closed for the winter season but that doesn't mean that you can't purchase your Mill favorites. The On-Line Store in the green barn is open all y ...read more

January 10, 2010 - Cabin Fever at the Fenimore Art Museum
COOPERSTOWN, NY - In this comedy, Oscar winner Tom Hanks is an Eastern European immigrant who, because of a war in his homeland, has suddenly found himself the member of a country that doesn't exist.& ...read more

January 7, 2010 - Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Honors Team Member
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard awarded their 2009 Service Recognition Award to team member Toni Zaleski of Edmeston at the annual Team Recognition Banquet held at Portabello's ...read more

January 6, 2010 - The Fenimore Art Museum presents Sargent
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Fenimore Art Museum presents the first major exhibition on the topic of portraits of women by the well-known American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925).  The exhibition ...read more

January 1, 2010 - Ommegang's Special Brews All Season Long
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Ommegang announces our first Strong Winter Ale, named Adoration, becoming available from mid-October through December, all across the US. Ommegang Adoration is the first in a series ...read more

December 16, 2009 - The Twelve Days of Christmas at the Fenimore Art Museum
COOPERSTOWN, NY - A holiday re-creation in floral displays and greens depicting the popular carol celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas. Area garden clubs collaborate to adorn the Fenimore in the m ...read more

December 15, 2009 - The Farmers' Museum Candlelight Evening slated for December 20
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Visit The Farmers' Museum for one of the region's best-loved holiday traditions- Candlelight Evening. Celebrate friendship, family, and community as you raise your spirits with carol ...read more

December 5, 2009 - Glimmerglass Opera Announces 2010 Ticket Prices
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Glimmerglass Opera's 2010 Festival ticket prices are lower than ticket prices in recent years. In 2009, ticket prices started at $58. This year, a ticket costs as little as $26, and ...read more

December 1, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Gift Cards Available Now
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will add $5 to the purchase of a $25 gift card through December 13th. The promotion also adds $5 to every additional $25 gift card purcha ...read more

December 1, 2009 - Don't Miss the Fenimore Art Museum's exhibit "America's Rome: Artists in the Eternal City, 1800-1900
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Fenimore Art Museum presents the first major exhibition on the topic of American artists' depictions of 19th century Rome. It brings together the most influential artists of the p ...read more

November 20, 2009 - Glimmerglass Opera Announces 2010 Festival Artists
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Glimmerglass Opera has finalized the principal singers, conductors and directors who will join the company for its 2010 Festival. Glimmerglass Opera's 2010 Festival will featur ...read more

November 12, 2009 - Sugaring Off Sundays at The Farmers’ Museum Begin March 2010
COOPERSTOWN, NY -Sugaring Off Sundays honors the maple sugaring season and is held each Sunday throughout the month of March - beginning March 7th. The highlight of the event is a delicious pancake b ...read more

October 21, 2009 - 100th Anniversary Package at The Otesaga Hotel
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Stay at The Otesaga Resort Hotel and celebrate our 100th Anniversary with a special VIP Centennial Package: SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT PACKAGE RATES: Single Occupancy $1,769 ...read more

October 21, 2009 - Fenimore Art Museum Offers Food For Thought
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Join the Fenimore Art Museum from noon to 2 p.m. October 28, 2009 for "Food for Thought: America's Rome."Join Paul D'Ambrosio, Vice President and Chief Curator, for a program highlig ...read more

October 16, 2009 - "Things that Go Bump in the Night" Guided Lantern Tour at The Farmers' Museum
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Experience The Farmers' Museum on a guided lantern tour. Visit the historic buildings where ghostly happenings have been reported and hear tales of hauntings from the Louis C. Jones ...read more

October 9, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill Featured on Martha Stewart Radio Show
FLY CREEK, NY - Friday afternoon, October 9, 2009 the Mill was featured on Martha Stewart Radio. Bill Michaels, Co-owner,  was interviewed by Mario Bosquez for the Living Today show. & ...read more

September 29, 2009 - "Big Squeeze Weekend" at Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will feature its 10th annual "Big Squeeze Weekend" October 3 and 4. The event is designed not only to increase awareness and early detection of b ...read more

September 29, 2009 - Rushlight Club to Lecture at Hyde Hall
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Rushlight Club, an International Association of collectors and students of historic lighting, will host a lecture/demonstration by Joel Paradis of the unique vapor chandeliers ...read more

September 23, 2009 - Fenimore Art Museum features “America’s Rome: Artists in the Eternal City, 1800-1900
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Fenimore Art Museum is presenting the first major exhibition on the topic of American artists' depictions of 19th century Rome. The exhibit brings together the most influential ...read more

September 14, 2009 - Apple Varieties Now Available at Fly Creek Cider Mill
FLY CREEK, NY - Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard is ready for fall. We now have the following New York State apple varieties fresh from controlled atmosphere storage available in our Pack- ...read more

September 9, 2009 - 31st Annual Harvest Festival Celebration at The Farmers' Museum
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Come celebrate the beginning of the fall season at the 31st annual Harvest Festival at The Farmers' Museum taking place Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th from 10 ...read more

September 3, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Begins Cider Pressing
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard starts fresh, sweet  cider-pressing Saturday, September 5th , celebrating an autumn tradition for 153 years.   The 2009 pressing season ...read more

August 27, 2009 - Labor Day Weekend Hot Air Balloon Festival in Cooperstown, NY
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The Second Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival takes off every morning from Oneonta's Neahwa Park during the three day Labor Day Weekend, September 4, 5 and 6. Brooks House of Barb ...read more

August 24, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill Hosts Community Day
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will host its 15th Annual Antique Engine Show Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30. Single-cylinder gas engine enthusiasts from the region will ...read more

August 24, 2009 - The Inn at Cooperstown Offers Baseball Hall of Fame Discounts
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Guests of the Inn at Cooperstown receive a 10% discount on a Single, Family, or Sustaining level Baseball Hall of Fame Membership package and an additional 10% discount on their seco ...read more

August 18, 2009 - Follow Fly Creek Cider Mill on Facebook
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill now has a page on FACEBOOK. Become a fan of our page and share your comments, recipes and suggestions.  Post your images and videos so that everyone can ...read more

August 11, 2009 - Glimmerglass Presents Free Concert
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Latin Lovers, a free concert in collaboration with the New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), will take place at Glimmerglass Opera's Alice Busch Opera Theater on Friday, August 14, at ...read more

August 5, 2009 - Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Join the folks at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown for a "Taste of the Sublime" Saturday, August 8, 2009. Overlooking beautiful Lake Otsego, the museum's annual "Taste of the ...read more

August 4, 2009 - The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown announces new workshop
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown is offering a great introduction to nineteenth-century farming techniques with a Introduction to Draft Animals workshop!  This workshop will i ...read more

July 27, 2009 - Belgium Comes to Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The dates are set for BCTC '09, and the event this year is themed 'Abbey Road', borrowing from the classic Beatles album and our flagship Abbey Ale. See event details for the full ...read more

July 22, 2009 - Fenimore Art Museum In Cooperstown Features Photographer's Celebrated Work
COOPERSTOWN, NY -  In Walker Evans: Carbon and Silver, exhibition curator John T. Hill presents a new perspective on this work by comparing gelatin silver contact prints with contemporary ink-jet ...read more

July 15, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill Hosts 15th Annual Antique Engine Show August 29 and 30
FLY CREEK, N.Y. - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will host its 15th Annual Antique Engine Show Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30. Single-cylinder gas engine enthusiasts from the regio ...read more

June 24, 2009 - Grand Old 4th of July at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The Farmers' Museum, festooned with patriotic banners and bunting, hosts a typical 1845 celebration of our nation's birthday that includes patriotic music, games, dances, and orati ...read more

June 21, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill in Fly Creek, NY offers several New York state apple varieties
FLY CREEK, N.Y. - We now have the following New York State apple varieties available in our Pack-your-own apple display room:  Empire - NY´s apple developed in 1996 at Cornell&acu ...read more

June 17, 2009 - Glimmerglass Opera Announces 2010 Season
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Glimmerglass Opera has announced its repertory for the 2010 Festival Season. Puccini's Tosca, Copland's The Tender Land, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and the American profession ...read more

May 31, 2009 - Brewery Ommegang Summer Event Tickets on Sale Now!
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Mark your calendars folks! We're quickly approaching BCTC 2009- "Abbey Road" on July 31st and August 1st. But approaching even more rapidly is April 1st: Tickets go on sale! And th ...read more

May 30, 2009 - Tickets for 2009 Annual Benefit Gala at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The 2009 Gala takes us to Rome on July 17 from 6:30 to 11:00 pm! Mark your calendar and join us on the Fenimore Terrace for When in Rome, a fabulous al fresco party and a high ...read more

May 23, 2009 - The Farmers' Museum at Cooperstown Announces Memorial Day Event
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Visit The Farmers' Museum for its lively Memorial Day Weekend event on Saturday, May 23 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, May 24, from 10 am to 5 pm. The event brings together the popul ...read more

April 17, 2009 - Wild Times at the Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Have you ever been on a big road trip? My brother and I are driving through New York with our mom looking for the only place in the state where all of New York's notable animals can ...read more

April 17, 2009 - Stitch 'N Pitch Comes to Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - As Youth Baseball Week continues, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will give visitors the chance to create their own needlework projects by hosting STITCH 'N PITCH, a ...read more

April 17, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill Featured on Radio Show
FLY CREEK, NY - Cider Mill Bill was on-air with Big Mike Fiss on the MIX 102.5. Bill and Big Mike tasted a bounty of delicious Pride of New York, Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard products.  ...read more

April 13, 2009 - Pride of New York Basket at Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
FLY CREEK - Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard's On-Line Store is now at full steam creating specialty Easter baskets including the popular Pride of New York Basket featuring delicious products grown ...read more

April 4, 2009 - Fly Creek Cider Mill Opens Full of Flavor for 153rd Season in Cooperstown, NY
FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill will open a new and exciting season Friday, April 3 with expanded programming of its popular Taste of Fly Creek Series. The Mill's Series stages in-depth focus ...read more

April 3, 2009 - Doubleday Field Concert Tickets on Sale Now
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Crosby, Stills and Nash will perform on Friday, June 12, 2009 at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY. Beginning April 6, pre-sale tickets are available, exclusively, at ...read more

April 1, 2009 - Mallow Harvest a Success at the Fly Creek Cider Mill in Cooperstown, NY
FLY CREEK, NY - Today the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard hosted NBC's NewsChannel 2 (WKTV-Utica, NY) to film their first successful harvest of tree-ripened mallows. The Mill will open for the ...read more

March 17, 2009 - Annual New York City Spring Gala at Glimmerglass
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Glimmerglass Opera will host its annual New York City Spring Gala on Tuesday, April7, at 6:30 p.m. at The Metropolitan Club, 1 East 60th Street. Themed "A Celebration of Rossini" in ...read more

February 9, 2009 - Glimmerglass Opera Announces Casting Call
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Glimmerglass Opera is casting supernumeraries for the 2009 production of Gian Carlo Menotti's The Consul, which will run July 25 through August 24 in the company's Alice Busch Opera ...read more