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Christmas classics get big band treatment in Dec. 6 concert
After more than six years of planning, research and preparation, Rockefeller Arts Center is looking to give audience members a night to remember when it presents “Big Band Christmas Spectacular."
Holiday Hotspot planned in Williams Center to celebrate diverse traditions
On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 7 to 11 p.m., the Center for Multicultural affairs will host The Holiday Hotspot, a celebration of diverse holiday traditions from around the world. All CMA groups will be involved in highlighting different holidays including Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Three Kings Day, Pride Parades, and Women’s Appreciation Day.
Wednesday performance of "The Piano Lesson" will benefit Keeper of the Dream Scholarship
A special performance of “The Piano Lesson,” SUNY Fredonia’s first production featuring an all African-American student cast, will be held to benefit the "Keeper of the Dream Scholarship" and the Leadership Program at SUNY Fredonia. All tickets sold for the show on Wednesday, Dec. 5 will be donated to the scholarship program. All patrons of the performance will be invited to a pre-show reception with food and refreshments, and a post-show question and answer session with the cast.
Mainstage makes college history with all-Black cast in "The Piano Lesson"
Boy Willie (Daniel Astacio), left, and his sister, Berneice (Siobhan Hunter), debate what to do with a family heirloom as their uncle, Doaker (David Quiñones)...
Hillman Memorial Music Association honored in Buffalo
The Hillman Memorial Music Association at SUNY Fredonia was one of 15 individuals and organizations honored by the Western New York chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals at its Distinguished Honoree Program held at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Nov. 14 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens in Buffalo.
Graduating students share artwork in Senior Show Nov. 30 through Dec. 6
Five graduating students from the Department of Visual Arts at New Media will have their creations displayed in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery. Entitled “The End,” the show opens with a reception on Friday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.
New bands will battle it out Thursday night for annual competition and concert
Four bands, all created and managed by SUNY Fredonia students in the Music Industry Club, will compete to win 10 hours of studio recording time at GCR Audio in Buffalo during the fourth annual Battle of the New Bands on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The bands are La Vida Mia (acoustic folk), Boss Tweed (Rock), The Shockers (female rock), and I Thought I was Taller (punk rock).
Interactive production of "Robin Hood" opens family theatre series
The Kaleidoscope Family Series at SUNY Fredonia’s Rockefeller Arts Center opens its season with an interactive production of “Robin Hood” on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in Marvel Theatre. The players of DuffleBag Theatre will take audience members into Sherwood Forest for an unforgettable adventure with a band of merry men (and women).
Annual Hillman Opera to present pair of Puccini works
The Hillman Opera, overseen by Producer and Distinguished Teaching Professor Julie Newell, above, will present two works from Italian composer Giacomo Puccini in what will again be a production on a “truly grand scale.”
Film and video take center stage for annual SUNYWide Film Festival
Marc Baird will be a juror at the Fourth Annual SUNYWide Film Festival. He will lead a workshop at the festival on Saturday at 10...