Weaving connection between our deepest selves, our wise bodies, our neighbors, beautiful nature and back again.
Background: Ivan Kupala. Fortunetelling on the wreaths, by Simon Kozhin, 2009
We're happy to share we'll be partnering with Cherry Valley Artworks for the August First Friday Open Mic. Join us at the new Little Star stage for an evening of community and creative expression.
It is the peak of the summer and we have much to celebrate together.
Date: Friday August 7th
We'll get started around 6pm.
Location: Artworks Little Star Stage, next door to the Star Theater, 44 Main St, Cherry Valley, NY
Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on.
If you'd like to perform, please sign up in advance here.
Donations graciously accepted.
This event coincides with Cherry Valley First Fridays, an evening of gallery openings, music, food and fun throughout the village.
This event is partially funded by a Community Events grant from the Otsego County Board of Representatives.
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First Friday Open Mic
An evening of community and creative expression, every First Friday of the month.
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Cherry Valley Drum Circle & Potluck
4th Sunday of the month at 5pm, at the Cherry Valley Gazebo
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Red Tents
A safe and sacred place where self-identified women gather to experience, share, celebrate, and mourn the rhythms of the life of a woman.
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Koliada
Winter Village Magic For The Dark Times
Costumes, Masks, Caroling, and more!
Workshops November 2026.
Roving community performance December 2026. On Tour Jan-Feb 2027 -
The Cherry Valley Water Project
NYSCA-funded community performance art project, creating a sacred link between community and water.
Photos from Friday, July 3rd, 2026, featuring our Grand Re-Opening Party, Art Exhibition “Small Silly Things” by Anastasiia Starukhina, and the First Friday Open Mic.
Memories & Dreams!
We’ve accomplished so much together and now we’re at the precipice of the next chapter of the Telegraph School. We’re forming a nonprofit and have lots of programming coming this summer. We want to hear from you, as you’re an important part of this community and your voice will help guide us. Please fill out this brief form to share your memories and dreams for the Telegraph School and we’ll include them in our collective visioning.