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Rockefeller Arts Center travel series opens with look at Cuba
Glimpses into life in Cuba will be revealed when Rockefeller Arts Center presents “Cuba's Secret Side” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in King Concert Hall.
Wind Ensemble to present first concert at Homecoming
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Paula Holcomb, will present its first concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in King Concert Hall. The program features Mark Engebretson's Concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Wind Ensemble with guest soloist Susan Fancher, and "Hemispheres" by Joseph Turrin.
Fredonia Technology Incubator to feature James East’s artwork
Local artist James East will exhibit, “Recent Works: Landscapes,” from Nov. 9 to Dec. 11 at the Fredonia Technology Incubator. The exhibition can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. Parking is available in the incubator’s lot, accessible behind the building from Washington Street.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble will be joined by alumnus in concert
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble will welcome alumnus and U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Benjamin Albright to perform as a trumpet soloist at its concert on Thursday Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in King Concert Hall. Staff Sgt. Albright will perform James Curnow’s “Counterpiece” and Bruce Broughton’s “Oliver’s Birthday,” while the wind ensemble will provide an evening full of wind classics and contemporary repertoire.
Visual Arts and New Media art sale on Nov. 17
Fredonia’s Visual Arts and New Media students will be hosting an art sale on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. All proceeds will benefit the Dunkirk Humane Society.
Family series offers interactive comedic take on ‘Snow White’
DuffleBag Theatre returns to Marvel Theatre on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. when Rockefeller Arts Center presents “Snow White.” This comedic take on the classic tale will feature audience participation.
Theatre department offers take on classic absurdist drama
The Department of Theatre and Dance continues the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series with a classic absurdist work that was written by Italian dramatist Luigi Pirandello. “Six Characters in Search of an Author” will be presented in Rockefeller Arts Center’s Bartlett Theatre on Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinée performance on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.
Christmas pops concert to feature a cappella takes on holiday classics
Rockefeller Arts Center presents one of the world’s best jazz-pop a cappella groups for its annual Christmas pops concert. “White Christmas with M-Pact” continues the DFT Communications Pops Series on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in King Concert Hall.
Broadway veteran Karen Akers to hold master class
A touch of Broadway will descend upon Fredonia when Tony Award nominee Karen Akers conducts a master class with six students, majoring in Musical Theatre...
Technology Incubator features 1972 ‘Name Change’ project
In 1970 New York artist Ed McGowin legally changed his name 12 times in 18 months to create eleven additional artistic personas.The Fredonia Technology Incubator (FTI) will exhibit a 1972 portfolio of 26 screen prints, which documents the name changes and demonstrates the artistic skills and concepts of nine personas.