Submitted Photo Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center presents Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham in concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis notes that “in accordance with the changes in guidelines from New York State and from the CDC, and because the transmission level in Chautauqua County has declined to a LOW status, masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events. We do still encourage patrons to wear masks while in the venue; and staff and volunteers will continue to be masked.” He adds that the Opera House Board and staff are grateful for everyone’s cooperation during the previous masking requirement.

Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham both hail from Western New York and have played music together for many years, bringing a love of Celtic music and exciting instrumentation to their audiences.

Tillotson plays fiddle, whistle and vocals with Cunningham on guitar, bouzouki, cittern, Celtic harp and vocals. She is an award-winning Scottish fiddler and, as leader/founder of the Bonnie Loch Fiddlers, is in demand as a teacher and workshop clinician.

Hailed as the “Celtic standard bearers of Chautauqua County,” the duo has extensive experience performing for many types of events, including weddings, receptions, at art galleries, wineries and in festivals. The pair has been a regular feature of the Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival and The Ligonier (PA) Highland Games.

With a repertoire that includes Scottish, Irish, Scandinavian and Breton tunes, as well as songs for Contra Dance, Square Dance, Celtic Christmas and original pieces, Tillotson and Cunningham have two full CDs available on CD Baby, Spotify, and iTunes. They can be followed on Facebook and ReverbNation.

This performance will feature the Bonnie Loch Fiddlers as special guests.

This performance is part of the Folk in Fredonia Music Series, which is generously sponsored by the Gilman Family. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for Opera House members and $10 for students, and may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, Tuesday-Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.fredopera.org anytime.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.