ORGAN FAIRCHILD – Live in concert with special guests, Specialists!
Saturday, November 2nd / Doors 7pm / Show 8pm

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

Jam scene mainstays Joe Bellanti, Corey Kertzie and Dave Ruch met in 1983 as members of Buffalo NY Grateful Dead cover band “Wild Knights,” a group that still plays reunion shows to this day.

But it wasn’t until early 2020 that they wrote their first original music together, this time as three-piece instrumental organ trio/funky jam band Organ Fairchild.

The debut gig was just a month before COVID shutdowns, but the horse was out of the barn and the response was immediate!

Individually, these veteran musicians have played music with (not in support of) Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman, Robbie Krieger (The Doors), Nels Cline, Tony Rice, moe., Oteil Burbridge, Steve Kimock, Keller Williams, Strangefolk, Gibb Droll, Big Leg Emma, Juggling Suns and more.

But since 2020, they’ve been joined together in the pursuit of groovy tunes and juicy jams in a high-powered organ trio format.

Seriously, get ready to get down with Organ Fairchild!

NYC dance rockers SPECIALISTS will open the show!

ALL AGES / CASH BAR FOR 21+

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Join us for the final reading of our 2024 NEXT! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights: “Fall Forever” by Eva Schegulla.
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As Leah grieves her sister Lily’s death, she discovers the fractures in her own marriage. As Alan grieves his wife’s death, he paints the same picture over and over again, depicting their final perfect autumn afternoon together. Alan’s art dealer brings in a psychic, hoping that will help Alan heal and get unstuck before he loses his career. An old flame from Leah’s past resurfaces, sketches showing Lily’s unique talent emerge, and Alan reveals how Lily provided inspiration for some of his best-known work. Lily’s spirit still pervades the house and garden she loved as her loved ones prepare to honor her on the Summer Solstice, her favorite holiday. A drama about grief, art, loss, secrets, and love.
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“Fall Forever”
by Eva Schegulla
Directed by Mary Davis Fralick

Narrator — Sheila Lenk Ayres
Leah Cosgrove — Sharon Rankins-Burd
Lily Keller — Amy Wyant
Renza Rossi — Angela Cobb
Darrin Cosgrove — Michael Trainor
Alan Keller — Thomas Fralick
Selena — Judy Greenberg
Basil — Tom Russo

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Unleash your inner artist and embark on an exciting journey into the world of comics with our two-hour introductory workshop! Explore the fundamentals and begin developing the skills and knowledge to bring your stories to life on the page.

Led by Pop Art painter and graphic designer William Waggoner, this hands-on session will cover the process of creating comics, from conceptualization to finalization. Through a series of interactive exercises and demonstrations, you’ll explore key techniques such as character development, paneling, pacing, and dialogue integration.

No prior drawing experience is required—just bring your imagination and enthusiasm! By the end of the workshop, you’ll have gained an understanding of the comic creation process and how to start on your own projects. Whether you dream of crafting epic superhero sagas or intimate slice-of-life narratives, this workshop will set you on the path to realizing your creative vision.

This event is intended for people 13 years old and up. Younger participants are encouraged to join our morning session on the same day.

Additional information and registration is available on our website roxburyartsgroup.org

All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, the Tianaderrah Foundation, the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and by the generosity of business partners and community supporters.

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The first Saturday of each month, the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will offer fun and free crafts and activities for kids. On April 6, make a veggie stamp bookmark, and play I SPY at the Market.

The Mountain Jam Band performs from 11 am – 1 pm. And, there will be 25 farmers, makers, and artisans with a great variety of local food and locally made crafts, home goods, skincare, gifts, and more!

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Does you child have an interest in drawing? Do they want to tell stories with what they draw? Then have them join former comic-strip artist William Waggoner for a two-hour workshop on storytelling through comics! Your child will learn the basic concepts of creating a story and how to make it come to life with their drawings through interactive exercises and demonstrations. Best of all they will go home with completed comics that they drew!

Registration is only $5!

This session is intended for kids ages 5 – 12. Older kids are encouraged to join our afternoon session for teens and adults.

Additional information about both workshops are available on our website at roxburyartsgroup.org

All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, the Tianaderrah Foundation, the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and by the generosity of business partners and community supporters.

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Learn the unique craft of stained glass at this intensive five-hour workshop. Open to anyone 16 and up, this class will teach students how to make their own stained glass feathers. Beginners are welcome!

Master the basics of stained glass art. Skills practiced will be:

-Glass Cutting

-Edge smoothing on diamond wheel grinders

-Applying copper foil adhesive to edges

-Lead-free soldering

-Cleaning and finishing with black or copper patina

The fee for this workshop is $125 and includes all materials and tools. Pre-registration is required via the ticket link below.

Instructor Doug Hallberg is a retired NYS public school art educator (1996-2012) with an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. In 2012, he was awarded a New York State Enterprise grant to open Carriage House Art Studio in Oneonta, NY (2012-2018) to provide a variety of community classes, including some geared toward artists with special needs. His areas of expertise include stained glass, ceramics, sculpture and drawing.

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