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06/10/2026

Saturday & Tuesday, June 13 & 16 at 7:30PM - MICHAEL tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

“Michael is a masterclass in what a biopic should be. Energetic, sincerely funny, and dedicated, at the very least, to bringing the style and voice of Michael Jackson to life on the big screen.” – Screenrant. Rated PG-13 for Smoking, Language, Some Thematic Material, 130 mins. The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Bank. Tickets - Adults – $7, Members/Seniors – $6.50, Students – $5

06/10/2026

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 18 - the "Mini01" edition - of NOTES FROM THE AISLE SEAT, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.

Paul Preston,of The Movie Guys, gives us a preview of the upcoming June Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House.

You can find us online at Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, Facebook, and our website. And we're on the radio every other Wednesday at 6PM on SUNY Fredonia's WCVF 88.9 FM and WDVL 89.5, and every other Friday at 3PM on Jamestown's WRFA-LP 107.9 FM. And now on Fredonia Access 5 Public Access Television! The latest episode will run daily there at 10AM and 5:45PM after it releases.

06/09/2026

Saturday, June 13 at 1 PM - Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is HAMLET in National Theatre Live's fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Part of Arts in the Afternoon, which is sponsored by Dr. James & Marcia Merrins. Tickets - $15 & $10, call 716.679.1891 or visit fredopera.org.

This summer, NOTES FROM THE AISLE SEAT will have three 'mini-episodes' about several events coming to the Opera House. F...
06/09/2026

This summer, NOTES FROM THE AISLE SEAT will have three 'mini-episodes' about several events coming to the Opera House. First up is Paul Preston of The Movie Guys, talking to Tom about our June Cinema Series. Tune in tomorrow - Wednesday, June 10.

You can find us online at Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, Facebook, and our website. And we're on the radio every other Wednesday at 6PM on SUNYFredonia's WCVF 88.9 FM and WDVL 89.5, and every other Friday at 3PM on Jamestown's WRFA-LP 107.9 FM. And now on Fredonia Access 5 Public Access Television! The latest episode will run daily there at 10AM and 5:45PM after it releases.

Coming this week to the Opera House!June 13 at 1pm - Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is HAMLET in Nat...
06/08/2026

Coming this week to the Opera House!

June 13 at 1pm - Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is HAMLET in National Theatre Live's fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

“Exactly the kind of Hamlet you would hope to see” — Broadway World. “Abeysekera’s Hamlet is charming, cheeky and cunning.” — Upcoming.

Tickets - $15 & $10. Part of Arts in the Afternoon, which is sponsored by Dr. James & Marcia Merrins.

June 13 & 16 at 7:30PM -MICHAEL tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

“Michael is a masterclass in what a biopic should be. Energetic, sincerely funny, and dedicated, at the very least, to bringing the style and voice of Michael Jackson to life on the big screen.” – Screenrant. Rated PG-13 for Smoking, Language, Some Thematic Material, 130 mins. The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Bank. Tickets - Adults – $7, Members/Seniors – $6.50, Students – $5

135 YEARS, 135 FACTS... Continuing on about the work of the Preservation Society and coming out into the house. The the...
06/06/2026

135 YEARS, 135 FACTS... Continuing on about the work of the Preservation Society and coming out into the house. The theatre was painted mostly in shades of gray when the volunteers got back into it in 1984-85. Some began removing the plywood and drywall that covered the ornate windows and the house boxes at the sides of the stage, while others took to repairing the main and balcony floors, removing seats that were beyond repair and salvaging the seats that weren't. Much of the next nine years was spent returning this part of the theatre in particular to it's former self.

TODAY! Saturday, June 6 in the Farmer's Market - OUR ANNUAL BAKE SALE & BASKET AUCTION. Proceeds benefit Opera House pro...
06/06/2026

TODAY! Saturday, June 6 in the Farmer's Market - OUR ANNUAL BAKE SALE & BASKET AUCTION. Proceeds benefit Opera House programming and operations.

A variety of delicious baked goods made by Opera House supporters will be for sale and 11 baskets and pieces of artwork will be raffled off in athe Basket Auction. Included are a framed print of “First Snow,” a watercolor painting by the late Vermont artist and Professor Emeritus Gary Eckhart, handmade pottery coffee mugs crafted by SUNY Fredonia Professor Ted Lee and donated with Honduran coffee beans, a Christmas-themed basket, and a Fredonia-themed basket, as well as four wine and cordial baskets that each come with lottery tickets and local restaurant gift cards. The cordial baskets include vintage hand-turned wooden cordial glasses and a vase by Gowanda artist Francis Scott.

TONIGHT! Friday, June 5 at 7PM - DOWNBEAT PERCUSSION - Official Drumline of the Buffalo Bills. Family pricing with all t...
06/05/2026

TONIGHT! Friday, June 5 at 7PM - DOWNBEAT PERCUSSION - Official Drumline of the Buffalo Bills. Family pricing with all tickets - $5! Call 716.679.1891 or visit fredopera.org.

TONIGHT, Thursday, June 4 at 7PM - THE ERIE RAILROAD COMES TO DUNKIRK, NY - The final multimedia lecture of the spring i...
06/04/2026

TONIGHT, Thursday, June 4 at 7PM - THE ERIE RAILROAD COMES TO DUNKIRK, NY - The final multimedia lecture of the spring in our Here & There Series - Chautauqua County History, Travelers, and Memories.

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