The Smithy.. A Hub of Creativity for Artists and Arts Lovers. Whatever Your Passion, Come Collaborate.

Welcome to The Smithy! Long an important part of vibrant Cooperstown history, The Smithy has a proud tradition of exceptional gallery shows. Now, our mission is to celebrate and continue this tradition while adding a whole new dimension of interactive learning and exciting events.

We offer an exceptionally wide range of classes and workshops, providing the community opportunities to hone skills, develop talents, and discover new ones. Our mission is to represent every medium- to broaden the definition of the word "artist" to include anyone and everyone who has an idea, a passion, and a way of expressing it. We also seek to educate, to expose people to new things, and to provide outlets for creative energy. Check out the program list and register for a class today... who knows what you'll learn about yourself and the world around you!

Concerts and events abound, so please check our schedule regularly- don't miss out!

Fringe Festival Award-Winning Musical in Cooperstown on August 27th

Beauty Shop Stories

The Smithy is delighted to partner with Cooperstown Theatre Festival as it presents Beauty Shop Stories, a musical that has garnered high praise since its debut in Manhattan at the Fringe Festival in 2010. It will play on Saturday, August 27th at 7 PM. Based on the true life story of writer/star, Faye Lane, the show follows her from her mother's beauty shop in Texas, to London, to NY. After touring the country and winning several prestigious MOTH storytelling awards, Beauty Shop has found a home at the Soho Playhouse in NYC. And now it travels to Cooperstown!

On Saturday, August 27th at 3 PM, star Faye Lane will teach a workshop on storytelling (which has also received critical acclaim) and then, at 7 PM, enjoy this hilarious and heart-warming show in one of the loveliest locations imaginable.

Glimmer Globe Theatre, under the auspices of The Smithy, is excited to be working with Cooperstown Theatre Festival. Once the home of Leatherstocking Theatre Company, this beautiful 150 seat theatre has seen many exciting plays and musicals on its stage. Next summer, expect great things as this relationship develops.

Visit http://www.beautyshopstories.com/FayeHome.html for more info about Faye Lane and Beauty Shop Stories.

To Purchase Tickets:
Visit The Smithy in person at 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown, NY 13326
Call 607-547-8671
Email smithypioneer@gmail.com.
Smithy Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12-7 PM.

Event Info
Cooperstown Theatre Festival
7163 State Hwy 80
Cooperstown, New York 13326
Saturday, August 27th

Workshop at 3 PM ($15, or $10 when you purchase a ticket for the show)
Performance at 7 PM ($15 Adults, $12 Students/Seniors)