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Lehrer Dance Company brings anniversary tour to Fredonia
Celebrating its 10th year of artistic excellence, the Lehrer Dance Company returns to Fredonia for a special performance on Thursday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., in Marvel Theatre. Under the direction of Jon Lehrer, the company showcases his unique choreography and embodies his definitive style.
Concerto Competition slated for April 30
The annual School of Music Concerto Competition will take place on Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m. in King Concert Hall. The competition is judged by a panel of music faculty and lasts several hours. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
Masterworks Choir, WNYCO to perform Mozart masterpiece
The Masterworks Choir of the School of Music will join forces with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra to present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's masterpiece, “Mass in C Minor,” in performances to be given on Friday and Sunday, April 21 and 23, in Buffalo and in King Concert Hall.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble to showcase acclaimed artists at April 22 concert
Three international artists – Gail Williams, retired associate principal horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Dan Perantoni, tubist with Summit Brass and a legendary artist; and noted composer Jim Stephenson – will be in the spotlight at the Fredonia Wind Ensemble concert on Saturday, April 22, at 8 p.m., in King Concert Hall.
New Horizons Band to offer spring concert on April 26 in King
The New Horizons Band of Western New York will present its Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, at King Concert Hall. The public is invited to attend the free concert.
Saxophone, piano trio to present concert at Diers Recital Hall
The Meta Trio will perform works by Johann Joachim Quantz, Jean-Baptiste Singelée, Johannes Brahms and Astor Piazzolla in a concert on Monday, April 10, 8 p.m., at Diers Recital Hall. The group includes pianist James Welch of the School of Music; solo saxophonist Jacob Swanson, who teaches instrumental music in the Gowanda Central School District; and soprano saxophonist Michael Hernandez, of San Jose State University.
Marion Art Gallery features student works in two senior shows
The Department of Visual Arts and New Media at the State University of New York at Fredonia will celebrate the accomplishments of graduating art majors with two April exhibition openings in the Cathy and Jess Marion Art Gallery.
Commencement Eve Pops event will be jazz extravaganza
The Commencement Eve Pops tradition continues at Rockefeller Arts Center – and this year’s edition is truly something to get jazzed up about. “Commencement Eve Pops with New York Voices” will be presented on Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in King Concert Hall. In addition to the GRAMMY Award-winning New York Voices, the concert features talented student ensembles – The Fredonia Voices and The Fredonia Jazz Ensemble.
Fredonia Technology Incubator to host Buffalo artist Anthony Leone
Buffalo artist Anthony Leone will be featured at the Fredonia Technology Incubator to showcase his creative paintings and works on paper. The exhibition will be held at the FTI Art Gallery Feb. 6 through March 10. The gallery is free and open to the public, and hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A reception with the artist is slated for Friday, Feb. 24.
Roslin Smith’s artist documentary to be screened at opera house
“Moods, Moons and Masterpieces: A Portrait of An Artist,” a short documentary of Fredonia artist Tom Annear by Roslin Smith, will be presented at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Thursday, March 30, at 7.30 p.m., prior to the feature film “The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism.”