Notes From The Aisle Seat

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5A.03- the "Mini03" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Lucas West, who placed 3rd in the latest edition of the television show The Voice, will be presenting a concert at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on August 28th beginning at 7:30. And with Labor Day around the corner, the North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail will once again take place on Sept. 5th and 6th. Marcia Merrins gives us a preview of this Chautauqua County tradition.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Artist Links
Lucas West
North Shore Arts Alliance
Interactive Art Trail Map
Marcia Merrins
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
 
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5A.02- the "Mini02" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Mark Brazill, co-creator, writer, and producer of That 70s Show, gives us an inside look at his work on the show in an upcoming presentation at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on August 1, while director David Oliver talks about the upcoming production of The Gin Game at the Lakeshore Center for the Arts in Westfield the weekends of July 17 and 24.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Artist Links
Mark Brazill
David Oliver
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
 
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.18- the "Mini01" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Paul Preston, aka The Movie Guy, gives us a preview of the upcoming June Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Artist Links
Paul Preston - The Movie Guy
The Movie Guys
LA Film Locations Tours
 
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
 
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.18- the "Staycation" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Bill Smith/Ten Cent Howl; Marcia Merrins and Melissa Meyers/2026 Spring Art Trail; Dan English/Downbeat Percussion
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
Bill Smith/Ten Cent Howl - 02:51
Marcia Merrins and Melissa Meyers/Art Trail - 19:54
Arts Calendar - 37:43
Dan English/Downbeat Percussion - 40:26
Artist Links
Bill Smith/Ten Cent Howl
Marcia Merrins/Kniti Griti
Melissa Meyers/White Porch Studio
North Shore Arts Alliance
Dan English/Downbeat Percussion
Media
"Home! Sweet Home!", music by Henry Bishop, lyrics by John Howard Payne, 1823; performed by the 97th Regiment String Band, from their album Songs of the Civil War, January 2007.
"Going Back", music and lyrics by Bill Smith, from the album Ten Cent Howl, 1992
"Old Time Appalachian Music", from the website Front Porch Appalachian Music, February 2026
section from their Stage Performance set, Downbeat Percussion
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
MAY 2026 ART TRAIL INTERACTIVE MAP
 
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.17- the "Did Ya Miss Me?" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Ray Bonilla/Turner and Constable; Alison Barry/Commencement Eve Concert; Sgts. Levi Cull and Brian Bean/USAF Heritage Brass Band.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
Ray Bonilla/Turner and Constable - 2:25
Alison Barry/Commencement Eve RAC - 19:25
Arts Calendar - 35:57
Sgts. Levi Cull and Brian Bean/USAF Heritage Brass Band - 38:32
Artist Links
Ray Bonilla - raymondbonilla.com
Alison Barry - Rockefeller Arts Center
TSgt Levi Cull and TSgt Brian Bean
Media
"Did You Miss Me?", from the album Did You Miss Me, written and performed by Lindsey Buckingham, 2008, Reprise Records
"Puttin' On The Ritz", music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, performed by Taco, from the album After Eight, 1982, Peer Southern Productions
"Puttin' On The Ritz", music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, performed by Herb Alpert, music video produced by Herb Alpert Presents LLC, 2013
"Heritage Band Veterans Salute", performed by the Heritage Brass Band, May 2020.
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
 
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.16- the "Road Trip Three" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Audrey Erwin, Julia Ferarra, Phineas Goodman/Blithe Spirit; Steve Hytner/Where Are They WOW; Tim Kennedy/Eugene Onegin LATM
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
Blithe Spirit/SUNY Fredonia TADA - 00:48
Steve Hytner/WOW - 18:04
Tim Kennedy/LATM Eugene Onegin - 37:13
Artist Links
Theatre and Dance SUNY Fredonia
Steve Hytner
Tim Kennedy
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.15- the "Road Trip Two" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Alberto Rey/Water Lilies by Monet; AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli/The Music of Simon and Garfunkel; Dr. Scott Walters/National Theatre Live Hamlet
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
Alberto Rey/"Water Lilies by Monet" - 0:45
Swearingen and Kelli/The Music of Simon and Garfunkel - 19:54
Scott Walters/Hamlet - 38:45
Artist Links
Alberto Rey
Swearingen and Kelli
Scott Walters
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.14- the "Road Trip One" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Briana Kelly & Company/Fredonia Dance Ensemble; Dr. Scott Walters/National Theatre Live The Fifth Step; Joseph Newton and Reed Cook/Main Street Studios The Play That Goes Wrong.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
Briana Kelly/Fredonia Dance Ensemble - 1:09
Scott Walters/The Fifth Step - 17:14
Joseph Newton & Reed Cook/The Play That Goes Wrong - 33:46
Artist Links
Briana Kelly
Scott Walters
Joe Newton
Reed Cook
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026
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