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Patterson Library plans October events

WESTFIELD — October events have been announced by the Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., for free events and programs. The library is closed Monday, Oct. 20, for staff developments. For adults: Join our monthly book clubs — please call to confirm dates; no registration necessary. — Mystery Book Club, third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. — Best Sellers Book Club, first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. — Book talk, second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. — Cozy Crafters meets weekly on Tuesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring any handcraft projects to work ...

Tong, pianist to present recital at SUNY

Violinist Jessica Tong and her musical partner will give a recital that explores the nature of sacred and profane music. Michael Sheppard, a pianist and composer, will join Associate Professor Tong on the Juliet J. Rosch Recital stage at SUNY Fredonia on Thursday at 8 p.m. The recital is ...

Performing Arts Collaborative opens with ‘Oedipus’

A new twist on a Greek tragedy is planned with the Performing Arts Collaborative’s production of “Oedipus the King.” The student-run organization will present performances of the Sophocles’ classic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28 in Bartlett Theatre at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Tickets are available online 24/7 at https://www.fredonia.edu/about/ticket-office. Tickets may also be purchased on Monday, Wednesday or Friday by phone at 716-673-3501 or in person at the Campus Ticket Office in the Williams Center ...

SUNY Jazz Orchestra, ensembles to perform

The acclaimed Fredonia Jazz Orchestra and small jazz ensembles will give a concert on Friday at 8 p.m. Dr. Leon Lee Dorsey, who is a lecturer in Jazz and a new faculty member in the College of Music, Theatre, and Dance, will conduct the ensembles at the concert to be presented in the Juliet ...

Opera House Cinema Series to screen ‘Sketch’

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the family-friendly fantasy film, “Sketch,” on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. When ...

Broadway star to present concert and Master Class

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present acclaimed Broadway star Nick Adams in an evening of songs from the Broadway stage and the Great American Songbook on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Earlier in the day, Adams will lead a master class with musical theatre students at the ...