Notes From The Aisle Seat

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.2 - The ”Harvest Moon” Edition

Welcome to Season 02 Episode 02 - the "Harvest Moon" 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.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Rick Davis, Executive Director of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, who discusses the upcoming season. Next is Emilio Palame, whose feature-length film The Knights of Swing will be playing at the Opera House on Sept. 23. Lastly, Cindy Yochym and Noah Diamond join the podcast to talk about this year's Freedonia Marxonia, to be held on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29 and 30. Featured will be Noah Diamond's newest documentary If You Get Near a Song, Play It! - Music and the Marx Brothers.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, 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. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
Rick Davis 1:59
Emilio Palame  18:04
Arts Calendar  34:55
Noah Diamond/Cindy Yochym  38:40
Media Links
"Shine On, Harvest Moon," composed by Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth, 1908, performed by Leon Redbone, Nashville TN 2014
"You Gotta Have a Dream," Rolland Jacks and Emilio Palame, from the movie Knights of Swing, March 2022
"Wilson High Victory Stomp/Victory Stomp," Rolland Jacks and Emilio Palame, from the movie Knights of Swing, March 2022
"Hail Hail Freedonia," Bert Kalmer and Harry Ruby, from the movie Duck Soup, Paramount Pictures, 1933
Excerpt from Animal Crackers, written by Bert Kalmer, Harry Ruby, George S. Kaufman, and Morrie Ryskind, Paramount Pictures 1930.
"Everyone Says I Love You," Bert Kalmer and Harry Ruby, from the movie Horse Feathers, Paramount Pictures, 1932, performed by Harpo Marx
Artist Links
Emilio Palame
The Knights of Swing
Noah Diamond
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.1 - The ”Touch of August” Edition

Welcome to Season 02 Episode 01 - the "Touch of August" 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.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Ben Baker, a local musician now living in Rochester, who has released a new album, Many States. Up next is a conversation with David and Ann Rose, who will be performing at the Opera House on September 9, 2022, at 7:30 PM. Finally, Marcia Merrins, President of the North Shore Arts Alliance, and Lisa Eppolito, a local potter, give us the lowdown on the upcoming Labor Day weekend edition of the Art Trail Hub Crawl.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, 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. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
Ben Baker Interview  2:11
David and Ann Rose Interview  18:33
Arts Calendar 36:00
Marsha Merrins and Lisa Eppolito Interview 39:13
Media Links
Taylor Swift, "august", from the album Folklore, written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff, July 24, 2020, Republic Records
Ben Baker (all cuts from the album Many States, August 26, 2020)
"Summer Sleep"
"Samaritian Ridge"
"Violin Sonata in D minor", Mikhail Glinka, recorded by Paul Silverthorne (viola) and Aglaia Tarantino (piano), Nov. 30th, 2015
Artist Links
Ben Baker(@crocbaker)
Facebook
Bandcamp
Instagram
Canadaway Records
David and Ann Park-Rose
North Shore Arts Alliance
Art Trail Hub Crawl
Marsha Merrins
Lisa Eppolito
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 21 - The ”Independence” Edition

NB: Notes from the Aisle Seat will be on summer hiatus beginning July 7, 2022, and will return for its second season on August 31, 2022.
Welcome to Episode 21 - the "Independence" 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.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Distinguished Professor Emeritus Alberto Rey, who discusses the upcoming Art and Architecture presentation of Pissaro: Father of Impressionism.  The second is with Mr. Paul Preston of The Movie Guys, a website devoted to all things movies and Hollywood. He talks about two of the upcoming films in the Cinema Series: Downton Abbey: A New Era, and The Phantom of the Open.
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.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, 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.
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:
Alberto Rey Interview  3:00
Canadian National Anthem  28:50
Paul Preston Interview. 30:56
Media Links
"The Stars and Stripes Forever," by J.P. Sousa, recorded by "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, Dec. 8, 2011
"La Marseillaise," from the movie Casablanca, Warner Brothers, 1942
"O Canada," Canadian National Anthem, performed by Asani, from the album Listen, 2010
"Ukranian National Anthem," performers unlisted, Dec. 2016
"Bird on the Wire," written by Leonard Cohen, performed by Judy Collins, from the album Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Elektra, 1968
Artist Links
Alberto Rey
Paul Preston; The Movie Guys
 
 
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 20 - The ”Double Double” Edition

Welcome to Episode 20 - the "Double Double" 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.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Ms. Sara Baker Michalak, a regional visual artist.  The second is with Ms. Christina Rausa, regional actor and President of the Board of Lakeshore Center for the Arts.
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.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, 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.
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:
Sara Baker Michalak Interview  2:58
Arts Calendar  35:29
Christina Rausa Interview 37:45
Media
Wrigley's Doublemint Gum commercial, 1980
"Double Trouble," from the original soundtrack of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, John Williams, composer
Nyboma, Doublé Doublé, Congolese Wedding Dance, 1996
"The Double Up", Lee Morgan, 1966, Blue Note Records; Lee Morgan (trumpet), Jackie McLean (alto sax), Hank Mobley (tenor sax)
"Theme from The Pink Panther, composed by Henry Mancini, performed by the Double Bass Quintet, August 4, 2019
"Dueling Banjos", from the original soundtrack of the movie Deliverance, performed by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell, Warner Records, 1973
Links
Sara Baker Michalak Website
Kolaj Magazine
Chautauqua Art Gallery
Living Glass Art Studio
Main Street Studios
Lakeshore Center for the Arts
Chautauqua Institute
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
 
 
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 19 - The ”Strawberry Moon” Edition

Welcome to Episode 19 - the "Strawberry Moon" 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.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Mr. Collin Parker-Szekely, featured piano soloist for the Saturday Bach and Beyond concert.  The second is Lifetime Achievement Grammy winner Mr. Tom Paxton, who will appear in concert with the Don Juans on Saturday, June 18, at 7:30pm.
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.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, 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.
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
Interview with Collin Parker-Szekely  02:09
Arts Calendar  17:55
Interview with Tom Paxton  20:27
Media
"Strawberry Moon", written and performed by Grover Washington Jr., Columbia Music, 1987
W.A. Mozart, Piano Concerto in A Major K414, Abdel Rahman El Bacha, piano, September 2014
"Strawberry Moon", IU, Melon Music Awards, December 2021
"Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound", written and performed by Tom Paxton, 1964, Elektra Records
"I Am Ukrainian Now", written by John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton, performed by John McCutcheon, Creative Commons License, April 8, 2022 
Artist Links
Grover Washington, Jr.
IU
Tom Paxton
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 18 -The ”Summer Startup Edition”

Welcome to Episode 18 - the "Summer Startup" 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.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Ms. Marcia Merrins, President of the North Shore Arts Alliance, who gives us the lowdown on the upcoming Arts Trail Hub Crawl going on May 28th and 29th from 10am-5pm. The second is Maestro Grant Cooper, who discusses the return of the Bach and Beyond Festival, celebrating its 25th edition on June 10-12.
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.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, 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.
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
Interview with Ms. Marcia Merrins  01:30
Arts Calendar  22:22
Interview with Maestro Grant Cooper  26:26
Media
Summertime, Summertime, written by Thomas Earl Jameson, performed by The Jamies, Epic Records, 1958
Concerto Grosso in D, Opus 6, No. 1 by Arcangelo Corelli, performed by the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra, 2017
Bassoon Concerto in C Major, RV 477, by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, 2015
Harpsichord concerto in F minor BWV 1056 by J.S. Bach, performed by the Netherlands Bach Society, Siebe Henstra, harpsichordist, 2019
Oboe Quartet in B flat major W B60 by J.C. Bach, performed by members of the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, 2013
Artist Links
Marcia Merrins Kniti Griti Studio
North Shore Arts Alliance
NSAA Facebook Page
NSAA Instagram Page
Maestro Grant Cooper
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 17 - The ”Spring Green” Edition

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.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, 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.
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
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
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 16 - The ”Walk Don’t Run” Edition

CORRECTION - The Live at the Met production of Turandot begins at 1:00 PM on Saturday May 7. The podcast references a 2:00 start time, which is incorrect. We apologize for the error.
Welcome to Episode 16 - the "Walk Don't Run" 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: Mr. Daniel Ihasz, Interim Director of the School of Music at SUNY Fredonia, discusses the upcoming Live at the Met production of Giacomo Puccini's Turandot; Tom walks the 1891 Run for the Opera House; and SUNY Fredonia alumna Ms. Nia Drummond talks about her upcoming inaugural Helen Tinch Williams recital at Rosch Recital Hall.
You can download a list of the winners of the 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking the link.
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.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music. 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.
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
Interview with Mr. Dan Ihasz  00:44
Tom Walks the 1891 Run. 19:58
Arts Calendar  39:22
Ms. Nia Drummond  43:21
Media
"Walk Don't Run," Johnny Smith, recorded by The Ventures, June 1960, Blue Horizon label
"Tu che di gel sei cinta," from Turandot, G. Puccini, Leona Mitchell, soprano, as Liù
"Nessun dorma", from Turandot, G. Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, tenor, as Calaf. From a performance in the movie Yes Giorgio!, MGM 1982
"Walking," Mary Mary, written by Crystal Waters, Neal Brian Conway, Trecina Evette Atkins, Erica Monique Atkins, Warryn S. Campbell; from the album Something Big, 2011
"I'm Walkin'," Fats Domino, February 1957, Imperial
"Slow Walk," Sil Austin, September 1956, Mercury
"Walkin' to New Orleans," written by Bobby Charles, recorded by Fats Domino, June 1960, Imperial
"Walking Blues," written by Robert Johnson (Son House 1930), performed by Keb' Mo' , Playing for Change
"I Want to Walk You Home," Fats Domino, July 1959, Imperial
"Walkin' with Mr. Lee," Lee Allen, 1958, Ember Records
"Reflections," from the animated movie Mulan (Disney 1998), Nia Drummond, soprano
"Let There be Peace on Earth," hymn, Sy Miller and Jill Jackson-Miller, 1955, Nia Drummond, soprano; Davell Crawford, piano
Artist Links:
Daniel Ihasz
Nia Drummond