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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.
'Progression' sculpture installed on campus; exhibit in Marion Gallery
“Progression” -- a massive, 16-ton, 48-foot-long painted steel sculpture -- was recently installed in front of Fenton Hall. It is on loan to Fredonia until fall of 2018 and its creator, Rochester's Albert Paley, has other work currently featured as part of a seven-week exhibition at the Marion Art Gallery.
Online registration open for Pathways to Music classes for children
Registration for the School of Music's Musical Journeys Program is now open for fall classes for young children. Now in its sixth year, Pathways to Music presents an exciting opportunity for children and parents to discover the joy of music while singing, moving, listening and dancing.
Theatre series opens with Broadway hit ‘Cabaret’
An adaption of an award-winning Broadway musical will open the annual Walter Gloor Mainstage Series. The Department of Theatre and Dance will present six performances of “Cabaret” from Oct. 14 to 18 in Marvel Theatre. Performances will take place Oct. 14-17 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 17-18 at 2 p.m.
School of Music seeking high schoolers for the String Experience in October
The School of Music is accepting applications from high school string players to participate in a unique master class with The Shanghai Quartet, special guests of this year's String Experience on Saturday, Oct. 3 on the Fredonia campus. The String Experience will also welcome high school string players who wish to participate in the day's activities, including clinics and workshops with Fredonia faculty members.