A SUMMER CHERRY VALLEY EVENING OF CELEBRATING LOCAL MUSICIANS, WRITERS, COMEDIANS, AND MORE

Cherry Valley, NY – The Telegraph School presents the First Friday Open Mic, hosted by Cherry Valley Artworks, on Friday, August 7th, 2026, at 6pm.  It will take place on the new outdoor timber frame stage at 44 Main Street, Cherry Valley, NY.

Since 2021, The Telegraph School has hosted an Open Mic Night every first Friday of the month. It has become a cherished monthly tradition in Cherry Valley, welcoming both seasoned performers and first-time participants. The event is free and open to the public, offering an inclusive space where creativity, connection, and community flourish.

On Friday, August 7th, The Telegraph School will be partnering with Cherry Valley Artworks to host the first public event on the new timberframe stage “Little Star”, adjacent to the Star Theater, at 44 Main St, Cherry Valley. Drawing performers from throughout the region, there will be a sharing of poetry, music, dances, short stories, comedy, theater and more.

Community members are warmly invited to attend the Open Mic to perform or simply come listen and connect. Please sign up in advance to perform on the website.

This event is partially funded by a Community Events grant from the Otsego County Board of Representatives.

The Telegraph School is a project of ReGathering. Through education, gatherings, art, and performances, ReGathering aims to foster collaboration, personal growth, community resilience, and a strong relationship to nature. In doing so, we uplift our rural community and invite folks beyond our area to join us in discovering, sharing, creating, and re-creating traditions.

Learn more about the Telegraph School and their upcoming summer programming at www.thetelegraphschool.org.