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Chenango County Calendar of Events
         

NOVEMBER

Mitch Harrell and the South River Express
November 22nd
The Jericho Arts Council, Town Hall Theatre, Bainbridge
Time: 8:00 PM
Mitch Harrell and the South River Express is a high powered, energetic 5-piece group, proudly performing most of Mitch’s own original material.
Call 607.967-7228, or visit www.jerichoarts.com

26th Annual Turkey Trot
November 23rd
Starts at the Norwich Family YMCA on North Broad Street, Norwich
This annual event draws runners of all ages to compete in the 5K race, which follows a route through the city of Norwich. Awards are presented to division winners--based on age and gender. A shorter distance Kids Fun Run will kick off the event. Registration is required for the 5K race.
Call Shannon Gawronski @ 607.336.9622 for more information.

13th Annual A Christmas to Remember Parade of Lights
November 29th
Downtown Norwich
Parade begins @ 6:30 PM
An exciting parade with many featured attractions that change annually.
Contact: Linda Green @ 607.337.3021 for more information.

DECEMBER
Afton Village Winter Carnival & Parade
December 6th
Main Street, Afton
All Day
Ice sculptors from around the state turn 300 hundred pound blocks of ice into beautiful sculptures that will be displayed throughout the holiday season. Other activities include: breakfast with Santa, a chicken BBQ, crafts, a Christmas parade (starting at 5:00) a bonfire, food, games and lots more. If you would like to carve one of the ice blocks or for more information contact Janice Nickerson at jnicke9721@aol.com or cal 639-1905 or 639-1244.

New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
December 14th
Chenango County Council of the Arts
27 West Main Street, Norwich
Show time is 5:00 PM
Irvin Mayfield directs the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra All Stars in this presentation of ‘Home for the Holidays’. The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra blends jazz, blues, swing and spirituals, and draws upon the musical and cultural traditions of New Orleans.
Call 607.336.2787 or visit www.chenangoarts.org for more information.

JANUARY 2009
30th Annual Winter Living Celebration
January 10th
Rogers Environmental Education Center, Sherburne
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate the unique pleasures of winter. Horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, music, food and entertainment. No admission charged.
Call 607.674.4017 for more information.

FEBRUARY
Annual Chenango Lake Perch Derby
February 7th (Rain Date February 21st)
Chenango Lake (Off Route 23), Norwich
Sponsored by the Oxford Lions Club, ice-fishing enthusiasts of all ages are invited to gear up for the Perch Derby ice fishing event held on Chenango Lake. Prizes throughout the day, a raffle, as well as $1000 cash for the first tagged perch caught. Proceeds will support community and area projects.
Call Mayhood’s Sporting Goods at 607.334.2001 for more information.

5th Annual SPCA Valentine Fur Ball
February 14th
Canasawacta Country Club, Norwich
Hours: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Featuring the band SPLASH! The Fur Ball is a semi-formal fundraiser to help homeless animals. Great food, delicious desserts, lots of chocolate, energetic music with lots of dancing. It’s ‘fur’ a good cause! RSVP is required. (Price TBD)
Call 607.334.9724 Ext. 6 or visit www.chenangospca.org for details

Stig Rosen
February 15th
Chenango County Council of the Arts
27 West Main Street, Norwich
Show time is 7:00 PM
Stig Rosen has voiced Disney characters in ‘Mulan’, ‘Mulan 2’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’, has recorded 9 albums, and performed around the world as a concert artist. Stig has also performed the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables 1500 times in 10 countries.
Call 607.336.2787 or visit www.chenangoarts.org.

Laura Klugherz & Steven Heyman: The Enchanted Viola
February 22nd
Chenango County Council of the Arts
27 West Main Street, Norwich
Show time is 2:00 PM
Violinist/Violist Laura Klugherz is Professor of Music at Colgate University, and performs as a recitalist and chamber artist on 3 continents. Steven Heyman is co-chair of the keyboard department at Syracuse University, and he performs in the United States, Canada and Europe as a soloist and in chamber music concerts.
Call 607.336.2787 or visit www.chenangoarts.org.

MARCH
Barage
March 7th
Chenango County Council of the Arts
27 West Main Street, Norwich
Show time is 7:00 PM
This young, hip international cast delivers an amazing fiddle fest mix of music, song and dance, with world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. Barrage has performed around the globe to millions of people.
Call 607.336.2787 or visit www.chenangoarts.org.

Tarab Cello Ensemble
March 15th
Chenango County Council of the Arts
27 West Main Street, Norwich
Show time is 2:00 PM
The Tarab Cello Ensemble has been a guest ensemble in residency at Princeton University, Patel Conservatory, and at the University of South Florida in Tampa. This 8 piece cello group is dedicated to the commissioning and performance of twenty-first century music written by American composers. Since their inception in 2000, they have premiered over 20 works.
Call 607.336.2787 or visit www.chenangoarts.org.

APRIL
janus trio
April 19th
Chenango County Council of the Arts
27 West Main Street, Norwich
Show time is 2:00 PM
janus trio is a unique and exciting combination of flute, viola, and harp, formed in NYC in 2002. janus has been recognized for presenting new and established works for this combination, and for introducing new audiences to their unique sound experience.
Call 607.336.2787 or visit www.chenangoarts.org.

Montana Skies
April 25th
Chenango County Council of the Arts
27 West Main Street, Norwich
Show time is 7:00 PM
This eclectic duo of Jennifer Adams’ six string electric cello and Jonathan Adams’ guitar bring a combination of sights and sounds to the masses! Using traditional sounds, live looping and special effects, they bring a multi-layered performance of sound, textures and rhythm live!
Call 607.336.2787 or visit www.chenangoarts.org.

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