Notes from the Aisle Seat - Episode 11: The Presidents Edition

Welcome to Episode 11 - the Presidents 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. Dr. Vernon Huff and Dr. Andrew Megill talk about the Fredonia Choral Festival, Mr. Dan Lendzian gives a preview of Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play, and Dr. Nick Weiser discusses jazz studies at SUNY Fredonia and the upcoming Fredonia Jazz Orchestra concert.

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. Audience members are reminded that all events at the Fredonia Opera House and Rockefeller Arts Center require that you wear a mask at all times regardless of vaccination status. No one will be permitted into either venue without a mask.

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Time Stamps:

• 1:14 Interview with Dr. Vernon Huff and Dr. Andrew Megill
• 17:18 Interview with Dan Lendzian
• 34:38 Arts Calendar
• 37:54 Interview with Dr. Nick Weiser

Media:

• "Hail to the Chief" - Official Presidential Anthem
• J.S. Bach Chorale "BWV 85" The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
• The Simpsons S05 E02 "Cape Feare"
• Keith Jarret "Over the Rainbow" Tokyo Concert 1984
• Charles Mingus "Moanin" Nostalgia in Times Square 1993