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“Piano men” kick off Pops concert series: Inside the tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

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SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer   If you’re in the mood for a melody, then on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a tribute in honor of Billy Joel and Elton John in the Rockefeller Arts Center. As part of the DFT Communications Pops Series, performances will be done......
Life & Arts

Reporter’s Notebook: Talking with Rita Moreno

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LERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer   This past Friday, I was eating my lunch between classes when I received an email from a member of Rita Moreno’s management, Sean Katz. He messaged saying that the interview I requested could be a possibility. And that possibility would only be available that day,......
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Web Exclusive: Q&A with Michele Bernatz

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As reported by The Leader last week, the Department of Visual Arts and New Media has welcomed a new chair this semester. Staff Writer James Lillin spoke to her about the future of the department, her Fredonia connections and more.   James Lillin (JL): What differentiates the Visual Arts and New......
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Rockefeller’s return: RAC addition project on pace for October unveiling

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JORDAN PATTERSON Assistant News Editor   The nearly $40 million Rockefeller Arts Center project continues, with all classrooms in the building expected to be fully functional by January, The approximately 40,000 square-foot new addition includes two brand new dance studios, ceramics and sculpture studios, two acting classrooms and a dedicated......
Life & Arts

Legendary entertainer Moreno to give Convocation address

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LERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer Fredonia is starting off the new year with a Convocation speaker with flair and gusto that you don’t find just anywhere. She is one of the handful of people in the world who can call themselves a Grammy-, Tony-, Emmy- and Oscar-winner, and she is here......
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Telling a story through movement: Scenes from the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company’s lecture demonstration

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AMBER MATTICE Reverb Editor   From the ceiling to the floor, there are massive windows that look out over various parts of campus. The sun is setting. The room is full of natural light, and on the right side of the room, members of the Fredonia Dance Ensemble (FDE) are......
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A summer well spent: Inside the ‘Arts of Italy’ summer study abroad program and its upcoming changes

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MOLLY VANDENBERG Special to The Leader   It’s typical for college students to spend their summer working to save some extra money or just relaxing with familiar hometown family and friends. However, many of us are craving a new and exciting experience that staying at home simply can’t offer. ‘Arts......
Life & Arts

Music Industry Club breaks records Life is Art garners highest fundraising total to date

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AMBER MATTICE and CLAIRE O’REILLY Assistant Reverb Editor and Staff Writer   It was a gloomy day for most in Fredonia, but that didn’t stop the high energy in Steele Hall last Sunday afternoon. Music Industry Club’s Life is Art event brought in a great deal of local talent from......

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