July 1, Old Timer’s Band
7 - 8 pm, Homer Village Green (sunshine) or Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St. (rain). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the green.
July 1-18, Damm Yankees (CRT)
7:30 pm Tues - Sat, 2 pm Sundays. Little York Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. Musical produced by Cortland Repertory Theatre. A middle age baseball fanatic trades his soul to the devil for a chance to play against the Yankees. For more information visit www.cortlandrep.org or call (800) 427-6160.
July 4, Fourteenth Annual Public Reading of the United States Declaration of Independence
10:00 a.m., Bandstand, Homer Green. Bud and Chip Jermy will present the historical background of the events that led up to its adoption in 1776. Those who wish will be invited to read a short portion of the Declaration itself. Following the reading, the surrounding church and other bells will be rung, and cannons will be fired. All are welcome, families in particular, and there is no charge. Those desiring seating should bring their own lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the reading will be held in the sanctuary of the adjacent Homer Congregational Church. For more information, please call Bud or Chip at (607) 749-4365 or e-mail cwj1@cornell.edu.
July 7-11, Cortland County Junior Fair
Traditional county fair featuring agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, midway and food. For more information call (607) 753-3109.
July 8, Bear Cat Jass Band
7 - 8 pm, Homer Village Green (sunshine) or Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St. (rain). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the green.
July 12, Plein Air Paint-Out
11 am to 1 pm. Participating artists will set up around the Little York Pavilion and Little York Park to produce a painting from scratch within two hours. Artists are encouraged to have business cards and work samples on hand for people who walk around to watch the progress. The paintings will then be auctioned off at a silent auction table beginning at 1 pm. in conjunction with Cortland Repertory Theatre’s Auction on the Lake. Proceeds will be evenly divided between Cortland Repertory Theatre and the Cultural Council of Cortland County. A People’s Choice Award will be presented.
July 15, JazzHappensBand
7 - 8 pm, Homer Village Green (sunshine) or Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St. (rain). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the green.
July 18, Holiday in Homer
9am, Homer Village Green. Catch a Shuttle bus at one of the schools, and get a free ride to the green! Craft Fair with a variety of entertainment. The Catskill Puppet Players will perform at 11:00 am near the Bandstand. For more information call (607) 756-7431.
July 22 - August 1, Unnecessary Farce (CRT)
7:30 pm Tues - Sat, 2 pm Sundays. Little York Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. Comedy produced by Cortland Repertory Theatre. Two incompetent cops try to conduct a sting operation against a crooked mayor. For more information visit www.cortlandrep.org or call (800) 427-6160.
July 22, Ageless Jazz Band
7 - 8 pm, Homer Village Green (sunshine) or Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St. (rain). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the green.
July 29, Stan Colella’s Orchestra
7 - 8 pm, Homer Village Green (sunshine) or Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St. (rain). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the green.
AUGUST 2009
August 1, Cruisin' Sock Hop
Back by popular demand, “The Cruisin’ Sock Hop” on the Village Green! Come join the fun. We will have 50’s – 60’s music by Absolute Music & Entertainment, Kelly Davis. The classic old show cars will be back again this year for all to enjoy. We will close off the street between the green and the Elementary School for dancing. There will be food and drinks available.
August 2-6, Chautauqua
Homer Village Green. Classes, workshops, tours, worship.
August 5-15, Gross Indecency: The Three Trails of Oscar Wilde (CRT)
7:30 pm Tues - Sat, 2 pm Sundays. Little York Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. A powerful and highly theatrical story produced by Cortland Repertory Theatre. The play explores how history is made and how it can be so timely revisited in the theatre. For more information visit www.cortlandrep.org or call (800) 427-6160.
August 9, N.H.T.S. Southern Tier Antique Truck Show
Antique Trucks of all makes and models gather at the County Fairgrounds. For more information call (607) 642-8624.
August 12, Delaney Brothers
7 - 8 pm, Homer Village Green (sunshine) or Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St. (rain). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the green.
August 19, Diamond Someday
7 - 8 pm, Homer Village Green (sunshine) or Center for the Arts, 72 S. Main St. (rain). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the green.
August 19-29, Forever Plaid (CRT)
7:30 pm Tues - Sat, 2 pm Sundays. Little York Pavilion, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. A heavenly musical produced by Cortland Repertory Theatre. The play centers on four young singers killed in a car crash. For more information visit www.cortlandrep.org or call (800) 427-6160.
OCTOBER
October 1-2, NYS Draft Horse Show and Sale
An auction of tack and draft horses held at the Cortland County Fairgrounds. For more information call (607) 662-3440.