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Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in the greater Cortland area. MUSIC Jan. 17: Colleen Kattau and Harmonic Dirt, 7 p.m., Virgil Community Living Center, 1208 Church St., …

Trail mix you’ll go nuts for

My wife is nuts for trail mix. As snacks go, it’s a pretty good one. Nuts and seeds have a good amount of protein and fiber. Fruit has fiber, too, plus a variety of nutrients. She nibbles …

Combat the urge to hibernate

Going outside in the blustery winter weather can feel like a chore, and it’s easy to lay under a pile of blankets all day. But if you’re looking to challenge yourself in the New Year, try …

Artists connecting with all sorts of media

A brush can connect with a canvas, or a dancer’s feet can connect with the floor after a leap. All art at the Community Arts Challenge was created to connect in some way or another. More …

What started as a one-time festival gig in 2021 has turned into a band touring America to support its album. Big Richard will bring its acoustic tunes influenced by bluegrass, country and pop to the …

New year, new skills

A new year means new goals – new ambitions, new plans or maybe new skills. Opportunities are coming up for you to learn from the masters of many different crafts, whether it’s …

2024 in space was big, very big

Now that 2024 has come to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on all that has happened within the spaceflight industry in the past year. SpaceX had a huge year, launching more than 120 …

Flame artist gallery exhibit to open at Corset Factory

Instead of transforming a canvas, artists are transforming the hallway of an old factory into a gallery space that embodies their work. Homer-based artist Jessica Zimmerman will open her first …

Seven Valleys challenges you to get out this winter

January is a time of new beginnings. New hobbies, new skills and new fitness goals. Now, you can sample some new healthy habits, and maybe win a prize along the way. Seven Valleys Health …

CRT, C4Arts nominated for awards

Months after their shows have closed, professional actors, SUNY Cortland students, performing interns and greater Cortland area residents are being recognized for their skills – but audience …

Writers find inspiration in thrift store

Anything can strike inspiration — even an old trinket on a shelf. Every month, authors Lynn Olcott and Kristin Yarnell run “Secondhand Stories,” a short writing workshop at …

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Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in the greater Cortland area. HOLIDAY EVENTS Dec. 31: Midnight on Main, 9 pm. to 1 a.m., downtown Cortland. Dec. 31: Dancin’ …

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all over town, holiday poets were seeking renown. OK, so that maybe isn’t such a good poem, but the holidays do bring out the rhythm, meter and … You must upgrade your account to access …

Crocodiles, purple guitars and tablets

Fortnite. LEGOs. Tablets. Weapons. Skincare. Exotic pets? Everyone remembers the week of school before Christmas break. Kids are not thinking about homework: they’re focused on treats, Elf …

Last-minute stocking stuffers need creativity, not cash

Even if you have your gifts all purchased, wrapped and placed under the tree, have you remembered the crucial predecessor to gifts? Stocking stuffers don’t need to cost much. What’s …

Caroling opportunities begin tonight

If you have any holiday stress, feel free to channel it into holiday cheer this weekend by embracing one of Christmas’ oldest traditions. Tonight, the Cortland County Historical Society …

Christmas in space

On Dec. 21, 1968, NASA launched the Apollo 8 mission, whose objective was to circle the Moon and safely return. The crew, commanded by Frank Borman, included the Lunar Module Pilot William …

Plan your fun

Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in the greater Cortland area. HOLIDAY EVENTS Dec. 20: Santa at the Waterworks, 5 to 7 p.m., Cortland Waterworks, Broadway, Cortland. …

The cookies that kept the world wanting more

  My most memorable article, judging by how much readers bring it up, is last December’s article on my mom’s cookie hotel. Lisa Byrne makes more than 1,400 Christmas …

Cortland bands rock finals

Instead of a final exam, Cortland High School students will show off their semester’s work with a rock show. Cortland High School’s Modern Band program will have their …

Ghosts of Christmas to haunt 1890 House — and the radio

The show WHAT: “A Christmas Carol” WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 21 WHERE: The 1890 House Museum, 37 Tompkins St., Cortland TICKETS: $5-10 bit.ly/3Bm8Qno   …

The world’s second fruitcake

Columnist and wit Calvin Trillian once said nobody ever buys a fruitcake for oneself. Comedian Johnny Carson once remarked that there’s only one fruitcake in the world, and each Christmas, …

Events write the next chapter in local authorship

You probably have a neighbor who writes, and you don’t even know. But many stores, organizations and events have put in effort to give local artists and artisans a platform and local authors …

Spaceflight’s underdog: Rocket Lab shows reliability

With the success of its 56th launch Nov. 24, Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle is a hidden gem in the spaceflight industry. A small, yet powerful and highly reliable rocket, it has put 203 …

I had a few friends visit for Halloween, and there’s two things that hungover people with glitter still lurking on their faces don’t want to do the morning after a bar crawl: Go outside; …

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