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‘Almost, Maine’ comedy coming to Gowanda for free Nov. 6 & 8

GOWANDA – Following a three-year hiatus, the Thespian Society of Gowanda High School is staging its first post-pandemic production and the community is invited to attend the romantic comedy free of charge. “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani will be staged Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7 ...

Dr. John Bacon releases album of original jazz music

A new album of original jazz music by State University of New York at Fredonia School of Music Adjunct Lecturer John Bacon, featuring his working quintet, “JBQ,” has been released on streaming services. The recording, “Revolution Blues” Jazz Dimensions Records CD0005, features ...

Veteran, poet to visit SUNY this month

Mary Louise White Visiting Writer Dr. Hugh Martin will offer talks and readings at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Public talks and readings with the Iraq War veteran, currently an Assistant Professor of English at the United States Air Force Academy, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., in the Blue Lounge in Williams Center Room G138, and on Friday, Nov. 10 at noon, at the Veterans Lounge in Nixon Hall. He will also offer a craft talk on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Fenton Hall Room 105. The events are free and the public is invited to attend. Martin is the author of ...

Flea market returning to Sheridan Friday, Saturday

SHERIDAN – A flea market will return to the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There is at least 90% different merchandise each month. This month will feature Thanksgiving and Christmas decor plus, vintage toys, household, antiques and Bills collectibles. There will be a 50-50 drawing and half the funds will support the veterans and half will be awarded to one lucky winner. Chances are $1 each or eight for $5. Once again the VFW fish fry was voted to the top five best fish fries in the Observer/Post Journal “Best of the ...

Annear exhibit opens at Barker Library

The Barker Library Gallery will host an opening for “Transformations: Time, Place, and Light,” a solo exhibit of 18 oil paintings by Fredonia artist Thomas Annear, on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Featuring more than a dozen new and recent works, ...

Opera House to present free young artist recital

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present a special free recital featuring some of the most talented young artists from the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Presented in partnership with Ekstasis Duo’s Eliran Avni and Natasha Farny, the performance is part of a concert initiative created by the Duo. The recitals feature both solo and chamber ensemble performances by the next generation of classical musicians in the inviting and intimate setting of the Opera House. The 60-minute recital will feature music ...