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Punk rock’s not dead: ‘GoNightClubbing’ directors visit Fredonia

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MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer The SUNY Fredonia Cinema Alternatives Group had a showing of “GoNightClubbing” on Oct. 2 where Pat Ivers and Emily Armstrong were present to talk about their work. The mix shown was a collection of punk rock video performances from 1975-1980 in New York City during the......
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Hulu and Spotify team up for college students: Just when you thought you were already binge watching too much

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TRAVIS LEFEVRE Lampoon Editor   On Sept. 7, streaming companies Hulu and Spotify announced a bundle deal for college students. This bundle offers a subscription to both programs for $4.99 per month as the new academic year kicks into high gear. The bundle includes Spotify Premium and Hulu’s limited commercials......
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From Pompeii to Fredonia: Worldwide showing of 2016 David Gilmour concert includes the Fredonia Opera House

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MORGAN HENDERSON Staff Writer   Last Wednesday night, David Gilmour, former guitarist of Pink Floyd, had his live concert movie played in over 2,000 movie theatres worldwide for one night only. The movie was filmed during his two July 2016 concerts played in the ancient Pompeii ampitheatre.   The movie......
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The spirit of the 70s to visit Fredonia: A preview of ‘You’ve Got a Friend: The Music of Carole King & James Taylor’

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MORGAN HENDERSON Staff Writer Fredonia’s bringing the 70s back to the Rockefeller Arts Center with “You’ve Got a Friend: The Music of Carole King & James Taylor” on Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. “Carole King and James Taylor made ‘thee pop music’ in the 70s,” said Jefferson Westwood, director of......
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Festivals Fredonia to kick off 22nd annual Red, White and Blues fest

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BETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer   For 22 years, a local non-profit group, called Festivals Fredonia, has been putting on the Red, White and Blues festival in downtown Fredonia. It’s a two-day free music festival featuring red and white wines from local wineries along with blues styled music in Barker Commons.......
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Curtain Up: A preview of the upcoming Opera House events

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MELISSA FUCHS Special to The Leader   The arts are alive and well in Fredonia both on and off campus. From the variety of arts majors to off-campus concerts at the bars downtown, it’s undeniable the role art plays in Fredonia. One art-oriented point of interest in Fredonia, often not......

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