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Pathways to Music now offering fall classes
Registration is now open for the fall sessions of Pathways to Music, a series of developmentally age-appropriate classes designed to teach the joy of music to children ages 6 months through 5 years old. Classes will begin Sept. 16 and 20 in the gymnasium of the Campus and Community Children’s Center.
Recital of Italian opera works to feature faculty and international guests
Fredonia voice faculty members Julie Newell and Daniel Ihasz, along with guests from the State Conservatory of Music in Pescara Italy, will present a concert highlighting well-known operatic arias and ensembles from the Italian operatic heritage on Friday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall.
Fredonia School of Music announces 2014-2015 season of Special Events
The Fredonia School of Music has announced an exciting line-up of Special Events for the 2014-2015 season. From masterworks to folk songs, opera to royal banquets, there is something for everyone.
Marion Art Gallery to host Western New York artist’s exhibition
The works of Western New York artist Jan Nagle will be featured in the next exhibition in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery at the State University of New York at Fredonia beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9. "Place & Space" is the opening exhibition of the 2014-15 season.
'Best of Ottawa' animation film showcase to play at Fredonia
The “Best of Ottawa,” a showcase of audience favorites and award winners from the 2013 Ottawa International Animation Festival, will be presented by the Department of Visual Arts and New Media on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 p.m., in McEwen Hall Room 209. It is free and open to students, faculty and staff, and is intended for mature audiences.
New art gallery director arrives, Marion Fellow prepares new book
The spotlight this fall in the College of Visual and Performing Arts shines on a new art gallery director and creation of a limited edition book by the 2014 Marion Fellow. Barbara Räcker becomes the visionary force, leader and overseer of the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery. Graphic Design Assistant Professor Jason Dilworth is the recipient of the second Marion Fellowship for the Visual and Performing Arts.
Rockefeller Arts Center to host pops, family and adventure/travel events
Two concerts featuring Fredonia’s talented student vocalists will be among the highlights of the 2014-15 Lake Shore Savings Season at the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center. The season also includes two events in the popular Kaleidoscope Family Series sponsored by the Observer and two film/lectures in the World Travel Series sponsored by Fredonia Place.
Theatre and Dance Mainstage Series features rock musical ‘Hair’
The Department of Theatre and Dance will present five productions as part of the 2014-15 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series – including a work considered to be “the original rock musical.” The series opens in October with six performances of a classic work by William Shakespeare. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Oct. 17 in Marvel Theatre and runs through Oct. 25.
Project alters access to Rockefeller Arts Center and Steele Hall
The ongoing addition and renovation project at Rockefeller Arts Center will impact parking and access to both buildings. Varsity Drive has been closed between Mason Hall and Dods Hall and a new access road has been constructed from Park Drive to the parking lot on the northwest side of the building.
Fredonia alumni and faculty shine at Artie Awards
It was a great night for Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance alumni and faculty at the 24th Annual Artie Awards held on June 2 at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo. The Arties is Buffalo’s annual celebration of its theatre season, a time to acknowledge the contributions of actors, designers and theatre companies in the city, and also a fundraising event for the Erie County Medical Center Immunodeficiency Services.