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‘Realism to surrealism and fantasy to reality’ ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’ opens in Bartlett Theatre

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[metaslider id=4489] CARLY KNASZAK Assistant Reverb Editor     Have you ever thought about what would happen if fictional characters came to life and demanded for an author to finish their story? Look no further because Fredonia’s Department of Theatre and Dance will be continuing “Six Characters in Search of......
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Sneak peek: The Hillman in the making Hillman Opera to present “The Merry Widow” this weekend

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[metaslider id=4570] REBECCA HALE Reverb Editor       The word in the halls of Rockefeller is that this year The Hillman Opera will be an English-adapted version of Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow,” a lighthearted and comic operetta. With the help of over 100 instrumentalists, vocalists and technicians, the production will......
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The intersection of religion of queerness: Vivek Shraya presents at Fall Gathering and Queer History Month closing ceremonies

S. L. FULLER Editor in Chief   Toronto-based author Vivek Shraya called Alberta the “Texas of Canada.” To a room full of Fredonia students and faculty, this comparison proved vivid enough. Alberta is the province in which Shraya grew up as a queer Hindu, which adds another whole dimension to......
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Six psychics Spectrum holds Psychic Fair on Family Weekend

[metaslider id=4279] MARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer   Last weekend was Fredonia’s annual Family Weekend. For many students, finding entertainment to keep the whole family occupied can be a bit of a struggle. This is where Spectrum comes in. The student-run campus entertainment group has been organizing presentations and activities for......
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A play within a play The Department of Theatre and Dance presents its second Mainstage production

RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer   The Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance has been in the process of rehearsing an adaptation of “Six Characters in Search of an Author” by Robert Brustein. The production is the second of the semester in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series, directed by Dr. James......
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An art exhibit set to music Weapons of Jazz Destruction performs at gallery opening

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AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer   On Oct. 23, the Department of Visual Arts and New Media Faculty Exhibition opened in an unusual style in the Marion Art Gallery of the Rockefeller Arts Center. The student jazz group, Weapons of Jazz Destruction, performed almost the entire night and other musicians were......
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Frostie Mocha and JP Makerquake for the win Contestants own the stage in Fall Dragapalooza

NAOMI LYNCH Social Media Manager   “Fredonia! Let me hear you make some noise!” Kimmi Moore screamed into the microphone as the packed Williams Center Multi-Purpose Room roared in response. Last Friday, Pride Alliance held its Fall 2015 Drag Show: Dragapalooza, hosted by Moore, 2013 Drag Queen winner and Fredonia......

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