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Rockefeller renovations Part I: The good, the bad and the nitty gritty

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

REBECCA HALE Reverb Co-Editor The “RAC Project,” designed by architect Deberah Berke, began in the summer of 2014 and was set to be complete in the Spring of 2016. Unfortunately, due to delays and unexpected complications, the project is still incomplete, and much of the Rockefeller Arts Center (RAC)......

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‘Don’t be a drag, just be a queen,’ or a king Pride Alliance presents ‘Evolution of Drag’

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

CLAIRE O’REILLY Staff Writer Glitter, eyeshadow pallets, bedazzled heels and tubes of lipstick littered Steele Hall’s lower-level bathrooms on Friday night. It was time for Evolution of Drag. For some performers, this was their last show at Fredonia. For senior visual arts and new media major Maegan Clark,......

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Shakespeare in Buffalo Local celebrations of Shakespeare’s 400th year

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

MARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer In the center of the first floor of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library sits the unassuming Rare Book Room. The city owns an impressive number of rare books, kept in the archives of the Grosvenor Room and available by request. The Rare......

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Everything is peachy keen ‘James and the Giant Peach’ to come to Bartlett Theatre

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor This year the Department of Theatre and Dance will be putting on a particularly interesting show. It will be whimsical, humorous and enjoyable for all ages. The show is “James and the Giant Peach,” which many know as the book written by Roald Dahl.......

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Keeping dancers — and the audience — on their toes Fredonia Dance Ensemble puts on show seven months in the making

Contributor to The LeaderApril 17, 2016

April 17, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb editor The lights dimmed and soft, whimsical music filled the Marvel Theatre on the night of April 8. The audience members were immediately engrossed in the performance before them, although they had no idea what was in store. Fredonia Dance Ensemble had been preparing for......

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Twice the designers, twice the celebration BSU brings in six designers for annual Fashion Show

Contributor to The LeaderApril 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

LERON WELLINGTON Special to The Leader As much as people like to think of most college students as fashionable, the outfit of sweatpants and hoodies seems to be a very popular one on campus. But once a year, students get to see new fashion trends at the Black Student......

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From Lollapalooza to Steele Hall Sammy Adams likes playing colleges, Fredonia has mixed feelings

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016August 15, 2019

April 1, 2016August 15, 2019

CLAIRE O’REILLY Staff Writer Originally born with the name “Samuel Adams Wisner” in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the 28-year-old rapper, Sammy Adams, has spent the past few years making a name for himself in the music industry. He may be best remembered as the 22-year-old college kid who remixed Asher......

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‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ Opera Scenes promises to take audiences for a ride

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016August 15, 2019

April 1, 2016August 15, 2019

LERON WELLINGTON Special to the Leader While opera may not be for everyone, a whole new dynamic is added when it’s being performed by Fredonia students. The Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA) will be performing its annual Opera Scenes, which will feature three operas that range in style......

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The rule is there are no rules — except innovation and style Fredonia Dance Ensemble to have theme-less show

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016

April 1, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor With pieces varying from classical ballet to comical theater, this year’s Fredonia Dance Ensemble (FDE) is sure to be a show featuring beautiful and unique performances. The show will take place on April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 2......

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Stories through movement Orchesis presents ‘Back to Our Roots’

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 21, 2016

March 21, 2016

[metaslider id=5994] SHENECA SHARPE Special to The Leader Orchesis Dance Company debuted its long awaited Orchesis Spring show: Back to Our Roots. The event varied from ballet, pop and African inspirations that kept viewers enthralled with the performances. The intimacy of the dance studio made the dancing even more......

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Rockefeller renovations Part I: The good, the bad and the nitty gritty

‘Don’t be a drag, just be a queen,’ or a king Pride Alliance presents ‘Evolution of Drag’

Shakespeare in Buffalo Local celebrations of Shakespeare’s 400th year

Everything is peachy keen ‘James and the Giant Peach’ to come to Bartlett Theatre

Keeping dancers — and the audience — on their toes Fredonia Dance Ensemble puts on show seven months in the making

Twice the designers, twice the celebration BSU brings in six designers for annual Fashion Show

From Lollapalooza to Steele Hall Sammy Adams likes playing colleges, Fredonia has mixed feelings

‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ Opera Scenes promises to take audiences for a ride

The rule is there are no rules — except innovation and style Fredonia Dance Ensemble to have theme-less show

Stories through movement Orchesis presents ‘Back to Our Roots’