Welcome to Episode 17 - the "Spring Green" 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 four segments: Mr. Jefferson Westwood, Director of the Rockefeller Arts Center at SUNY Fredonia, discusses the Commencement Eve Concert; Director Tina Rausa and actor Jenn Davis discuss the Lakeshore Center for the Arts production of Becky's New Car; Dr. Robert Strauss discusses the upcoming Live at the Met production of Lucia di Lammermoor; and Heather Pierson of the Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio talks about her eclectic and colorful musical stylings.
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. 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. 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.
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Time Stamps
- Jefferson Westwood Commencement Eve Concert 1:07
- Tina Rausa/Jenn Davis Becky's New Car 11:44
- Dr. Robert Strauss Lucia di Lammermoor. 24:39
- Heather Pierson 38:00
Media
- "The Lusty Month of May" from the musical Camelot by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, performed by Julie Andrews, 1960
- "Take the 'A' Train", Billy Strayhorn, performed by the Duke Ellington Band, 1939
- "No Particular Place To Go," Chuck Berry, Chess Records, 1964
- "Ardon gl'incensi...Spargi d'amaro pianto" from Lucia di Lammermoor, G. Donizetti, performed by Nadine Sierra, soprano, with the Orchestra Teatro San Carlo, Giacomo Sagriponti, conductor
- "Get Up on that Horse Again," written and performed by Heather Pierson, Nov. 2019
- "Nobody Know You When You're Down and Out," Jimmy Cox, 1923, performed by the Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio, March 2017
Artist Links
- Jefferson Westwood Rockefeller Arts Center
- Lakeshore Center for the Arts
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Heather Pierson
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