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An evening with the Marion Fellow for Visual and Performing Arts
Professor Elizabeth Lee was awarded the SUNY Fredonia Inaugural Marion Fellowship for the Visual and Performing Arts for the 2013-2014 year. On Thursday, May 1 she will be presenting, “Cosmological Process,” at 5:30 p.m. in Marvel Theatre. The new Art Gallery Director will be also announced and the 2014-2015 Marion Fellow will be introduced. The event is free and all are welcome.
Wind Ensemble to give final concert of the academic year
The SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble will give its final performance of the academic year on Wednesday, April 30 at 8 p.m. in King Concert Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will feature a diverse program of works under the direction of Dr. Paula Holcomb.
Marion Art Gallery to host 'Senior Show II' exhibition
The works of 15 students from the Department of Visual Arts and New Media will be displayed in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery at Rockefeller Arts Center beginning Friday, May 2, in the exhibition, “Senior Show II: Have a Good Summer.”
Mainstage Series concludes with drama, 'The Shape of Things'
The Department of Theatre and Dance concludes its season with the modern drama, “The Shape of Things,” by American playwright Neil LaBute. Six performances are scheduled from April 25 to May 3 in Bartlett Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center as part of the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series. Dates and times are April 25, 26 and May 1, 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on April 27 at 2 p.m.
Key figure in original production of 'RENT' visits Fredonia
One of the key figures in the development of the original production of “RENT” made a visit to SUNY Fredonia on April 11 and 12. James Nicola, artistic director of the New York Theatre Workshop, was on campus to work with theatre students. He also participated in a talk about the creative process involved in the original production of “RENT.”
School of Music joins areas to perform Bach masterpiece on April 16
The School of Music will combine their musical talents as the string, woodwind, choral and voice studios come together to present Johann Sebastian Bach's “Saint John Passion.” The powerful and timeless performance will be held in Rosch Recital Hall on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. The performance and a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. are free and open to the public.
New Horizons Band to present spring concert on April 24
The New Horizons Band of Western New York will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, in King Concert Hall. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
SUNYWide Film Festival honors four Fredonia students
Four Fredonia students received awards at the 5th annual SUNYWide Film Festival and Symposium held on campus April 10 to 12. Those honored included Maisy Keller of Kingston, Kyra Slawski of Wading River, Jason Chadwick of Grand Island and Kirsten Vine of Corning.
Children’s Concerts Series concludes season on April 26
The Musical Journeys Program of the School of Music concludes its eighth season of free events designed to appeal to very young children, with half hour concerts on Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Dunkirk Free Library at 536 Central Ave. Selected student ensembles from the Fredonia School of Music are featured in the series during the academic year.
DuffleBag Theatre returns with 'Cinderella'
The Kaleidoscope Family Series at the Rockefeller Arts Center concludes its season with an interactive production of “Cinderella” with DuffleBag Theatre on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in Marvel Theatre. Since being founded 1992, the “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre has become one of the most celebrated companies in North America.