Wednesday Mar 16, 2022

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 13 - The ”Spring Break” edition

Welcome to Episode 13 - the "Spring Break" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a 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.

Today’s episode features three segments. John Massier, Visual Arts Curator for Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in Buffalo, discusses his curated exhibit "New Shapes from Old Tropes," now at the Marion Art Gallery at the Rockefeller Arts Center. Associate Professor Phil Hastings, a recipient of a $10,000 grant from the NY State Council on the Arts, talks about his award and current projects, and Paul Preston of the Movie Guys returns to discuss the next two films in the Cinema Series. Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.

In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events, effective immediately. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. All OPERA HOUSE staff and volunteers will continue to wear masks and to be fully vaccinated. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.

You can now register for the upcoming 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking this link. Donations can also be made at the same site should you be unable to participate.

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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. Thanks for listening!

Time Stamps:

John Massier 01:16
Phil Hastings 21:21
Arts Calendar 37:37
Paul Preston 39:41

Media

Spring Breakdown (2009), Warner Brothers, Code Entertainment
Epidemic Sound, "Kick Back", Floyd Wonder, vocals
"Shuffle Off to Buffalo", 42nd St, written by Al Dubin and Harry Warren, performed by Ruby Keeler and Clarence Nordstrom
"Monaghan Jig", EllaHarp, 2016
"Ukrainian National Anthem", Zlata Ognevich and the Cadets of Kyiv Military Lyceum #23, 2019

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 13 - The ”Spring Break” edition

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