France is next in World Travel Series

From arm-chair journeys to the best in family theatre, there are countless memorable moments waiting to unfold at Rockefeller Arts Center this year. Tickets for the Kaleidoscope Family Series, Rockefeller Pops Series, and the World Travel Series are available at the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office at 716-673-3501 (1-866-441-4928).

 The World Travel Series:

• Monty Brown: “LaBelle France,” Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m., King Concert Hall. Travel through five regions of historic France with noted travel filmmaker Monty Brown. Visit Normandy and its famous beaches. Take in all the sights of Paris. Travel to Vendee on the Atlantic coast, with its ancient ruins and canals. Stop in Poitou, with the Valley of the Frescoes, Medieval music and jousting. The journey ends in Provence, home to Roman monuments, Lipizzan horses and, believe it or not, a country music festival.  
• John Wilson: “Inside the Tuscan Hills,” Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m., King Concert Hall. Originally filmed as a PBS documentary travelogue, Inside the Tuscan Hills presents a vivid portrait of a place where ancient traditions have never disappeared and gives an insider’s look at the rich rural culture of Tuscany. With exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people, the film is a journey into one of the world’s most beautiful places.  
• Charlie Hartman: “Rte. 66, Part II: The Romance of the Road,” Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., King Concert Hall. Discover the romance of the road when filmmaker Charles Hartman takes you for another journey down one of America’s legendary highways – Route 66. Established in 1926, Route 66 originally ran almost 2,500 miles taking travelers between Chicago and Los Angeles via Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. It became one of the most travelled roadways in the U.S. See all the sights on the road that was known as “The Main Street of America” in its heyday.

The Kaleidoscope Family Series:

• The Foolz (Masters of Mayhem): “A February Festival of Fun,” Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., Marvel Theatre. Get ready, because The Foolz (Masters of Mayhem) are coming to unleash a fast-paced barrage of theater, music, comedy, plate spinning and juggling! Veterans of film, television, radio and the stage, The Foolz – Woody Keppel and Henrik Bothe – have performed for audiences on six continents. Recently featured at HBO’s Comedy Festival with Jon Stewart and Penn & Teller, The Foolz’s high-tech optical illusion “Neonman” never fails to amaze audiences. They visit Rockefeller Arts Center for a show sponsored by Pucci’s Carpet One Furniture and Bedding.  
• DuffleBag Theatre: “Beauty and the Beast,” Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m., Marvel Theatre. Since 1992, the “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre has become one of the most celebrated companies in North America. The DuffleBag actors begin performances with the retelling of original adaptations of classic fairytales. Just when the audience becomes enthralled by the story, a twist is created! Audience members are asked to come up on stage and join in the action for a fun-filled, interactive theater experience. The show is sponsored by Mark and Michelle Twichell.

DFT Communications Pops Series

• “Christmas with The Four Freshmen,” Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. Now in their 60th year of performance, The Four Freshmen continue to bring their unique brand of vocal harmony to audiences worldwide. The names and faces have changed a few times along the road, but the legendary sound continues with classic tunes like “It’s a Blue World,” “Mood Indigo,” “Day by Day” and “Graduation Day.” Join us for a very special holiday concert, sponsored by Mazany Office Interiors/The Shred Center, featuring the group recently named “Vocal Group of the Year” by readers of Down Beat magazine. 
• Commencement Eve Pops: “Bernstein on Broadway,” Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by The Fredonia and Silver Creek Penny Savers, this is one of the year’s most anticipated entertainment events. Accompanied by the Western New York Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Glen Cortese, some of SUNY Fredonia’s best vocal students will perform works from four musicals by legendary American composer Leonard Bernstein. With tunes from Candide, Wonderful Town, On the Town and West Side Story, it’s a concert you won’t want to miss.