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‘Mamma Mia!’ kicks off today at Dunkirk

Dunkirk Secondary School is proud to announce its upcoming production of the musical “Mamma Mia!” The performance will include catchy tunes, infectious energy, and heartwarming story brought to life by the talented students of Dunkirk Secondary School. The cast takes the stage today and ...

Jazz Ambassadors perform free World War II tribute concert at Fredonia

One of the finest big bands in the world today, the United State Army Field Band Jazz Ambassa-dors of Washington, DC, will perform a free concert in King Concert Hall on Monday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. The program is titled “The Greatest Generation.” It is a musical tribute to the brave men ...

FHS to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’ beginning March 8

The Fredonia High School Theater Department is set to present the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast” for its annual spring musical this year. The musical features showings on March 8 and 9, along with March 15 and 16. The March 9 performance is a 3 p.m. matinee, while all other ...

Local author launches poetry book in Darwin R. Barker Library

Fredonia author Nick Smith will launch his new poetry book, “Cloudwalking,” in the downtown Darwin R. Barker Library on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Smith is a bestselling author, feature film director, actor and educator. This is his third collection of poems. “Cloudwalking” is ...

Club learns about music and synesthesia

In January, President Joan Larson presided over the 10th regular meeting of the 2023-24 Shakespeare Club at the home of Mary Jane Covley Walker, with 17 members present. Following the business meeting, Covley-Walker presented her paper “The Girl Who Could See Music,” The 11-year-old ...

Bass Fest slated for Feb. 25 at SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia School of Music has announced the 2024 Fredonia Bass Fest line-up of guest artists including Dominik Wagner and Kristin Korb. The event on Sunday, Feb. 25 is developed for bassists of all ages and skill levels, and is organized by Fredonia bass ...