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Musical theater program highlights thriving school

Special to the OBSERVER Just a few years ago, the future of Northern Chautauqua Catholic School was uncertain, as low enrollment and the cessation of subsidies from the Diocese of Buffalo threatened to close the school’s doors for good. But over the past two years, enrollment has surged, ...

Fredonia Dance Ensemble returns to live performance with annual concert

On Friday and Saturday, the Fredonia Dance Ensemble returns to the stage of Marvel Theatre at the State University of New York at Fredonia for its first in-person concert since 2019. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Twenty-six BFA Dance majors ...

Sinclairville Library lists events for month of May

SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Free Library announces the following programs and events during the month: ¯ Evening hours on Mondays and Thursdays will be expanded, with the library remaining open from 2 to 8 p.m. on those evenings throughout the months of May and June. These additional hours will provide extra time for students and parents to access library resources as students prepare for final exams and projects. ¯ Makerspace Mondays: May 9, 16 and 23 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Featuring Ozobots: Robotics and Coding. Also available: LEGOS, marble runs, Kinex, Building kits and ...

Fredonia library plans artist reception

The Darwin R. Barker Library at 7 Day Street in Fredonia will exhibit the artwork of Madeline Keenan from Thursday to Tuesday, June 7 during the Library’s regular open hours. Patrons and visitors are invited to meet Keenan during a “Meet the Artist” reception on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. The exhibit will display paintings from two series: Works from “You Can Only Find It Once It’s Lost” explore nature and the environment. Keenan strove to freely interpret nature and experience the rawness of life. Works from “I Am” are a collection of self-portraits fused ...

Series of concerts celebrates career

A trio of concerts slated for the beginning of May will cap the career of Dr. David Rudge at the School of Music at the State University of New York at Fredonia. After nearly 25 years, Dr. Rudge is retiring as Director of Orchestras and Opera. Former School of Music Director Mel Unger ...

‘Remembering John Denver’ set for this Friday

The songs and stories of legendary musician John Denver will be brought to life when singer-songwriter Ted Vigil returns to the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center stage in Remembering John Denver on Friday at 7:30 p.m. When Vigil dons a classic cowboy hat and picks up a guitar, ...