A combination of seven different free musical performances, starting tonight, will highlight Houghton University’s Greatbatch School of Music community presentations during the next two weeks. The selections will include guest, faculty and graduating student performances and a combined concert by two Houghton music groups, all being held in the Center for the Arts Recital Hall … Read more
A set of Ulster County organizers are being sued by the State Attorney General for keeping $261,000 in ticket sales and vendor fees after canceling a three-day electronic dance music and arts festival last year at a Caneadea campground. Letetia James is alleging that Evolutions Festival and 845 Vibrations and their principals, Micheal and Justin … Read more
A faculty exhibit of craft ceramics and furniture and paintings of landscapes glimpsed while driving by will be on display Friday night during a opening reception and artists’ talks at Houghton University. The September 4 free public event, which includes light refreshments, will be held from 7PM to 8:30PM in the Ortlip Gallery in the … Read more
A new Ministry Resources Guide, to include musicians, artists and other presenters and designed to assist churches and other Christian organizations identify talents available in the Allegany County area to aid in joint ministries, is in development. What God is Doing in Allegany County ny, an Allegany Hope initiative which serves to help bring churches … Read more
An opening reception and unveiling of a new outdoor mural on Alfred’s main street will be held Sunday. A project of the Alfred 21st Century Group (A21CG), a long-time nonprofit organization focused on community preservation and enhancement in both the village and town, will unveil the work by Chloe Smith, a Rochester-based muralist and Alfred … Read more
A series of four free concerts, along with other music and art activities, are being made available to the public at two Houghton locations over the next two weeks, starting Thursday night. A Cello Plus concert, featuring over 30 musicians from five different musical areas within the Houghton University Greatbatch School of Music and beyond, … Read more
Nearly three dozen Alfred State College Architecture and Design students have given their suggestions on positive changes which can be made to enhance the business district, parks and public spaces in the hamlet of Friendship. The three teams presented different design concepts Tuesday night during a public preview in the Friendship Central School auditorium, attended … Read more
Two free public concerts have been scheduled on Friday and Monday over the next week at Houghton University. The Houghton Wind Ensemble will perform Shadow and Light selections from 7:30PM to 9PM, October 24, in the Wesley Chapel at 1 Willard Avenue. Pieces by Carol Brittin Chambers, Katahj Copley, Henry Fillmore, Gordon Jacob, John Mackey, … Read more
A month of musical performances will continue this week at Houghton University, with five concerts, along with an art show opening reception Friday night. The free public opportunities, following a Collage Concert of various musical groups last Friday night during Homecoming Weekend, will begin with an 8PM Wednesday, October 8, faculty recital by Judy Congdon, … Read more
A wide range of free activities will be available to the public this coming weekend as Houghton University celebrates its annual Homecoming. A concert featuring a variety of musical groups, two art exhibits with closing receptions, a Family Day which includes a Harvestival, sports events and more are among the free public components primarily occurring … Read more
A group of eight-to-15 year-old students from throughout the Friendship area learn the principles of song, dance and acting skills at Friendship Central School this morning in preparation for a free public performance of The Warrior’s Journal at noon Friday in the school auditorium. They are involved in this week’s annual Family Life Network (FLN) … Read more
Dozens of free classes in the arts, including music and dance, are being made available at various locations this summer for Allegany County residents. Art for Youth, funded by the state, sponsored by the Angelica Free Library, and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County, is being held at several Allegany County public libraries, … Read more
Area residents will have three opportunities to enjoy day-long family activities occurring in Allegany County this weekend, with events scheduled in Andover tomorrow and Angelica and Houghton on Saturday. The annual Andover 4th of July celebration will kick off a combined patriotic/Christmas theme this year with a 10AM parade through the village to the school … Read more
The Belfast Central School music department will host its first free MuseArts Coffee House, to include associated activities, this week. The event, from 6PM-8PM Wednesday, June 11, will be held in the school auditorium at 1 King Street and will feature vocal and instrumental solos, duets, jazz band and vocal ensembles along with a Senior … Read more
Several free concerts, art and educational exhibits and other activities are being hosted by Houghton University over the next week, starting Thursday. Events will be held in several buildings on the institutions campus at 1 Willard Avenue and include: Thursday, April 10: Cello Choir Concert from 8PM to 9PM in the Recital Hall in the … Read more
More than 60 Houghton Academy students will highlight their passions Tuesday night during a wide-ranging public exhibit of interests. The Passion Project, in its fifth year, is designed to help English students, under instructors Kathie Hilsher and David Pritchard, grow talents they show interest in or improve individual skills they already have. The free exhibition … Read more
Artists and musicians will be the focuses this Friday and Saturday evenings at Houghton University. An opening reception for the 36th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition will be held from 6:30PM to 8PM February 21 in the Ortlip Gallery in the Center for the Arts, with the Houghton Wind Ensemble performing from 7:30PM to 9PM … Read more
An annual exhibit by artists with disabilities is underway in Wellsville, with a coffee reception scheduled for later this month. Arc Art 2025 will be on display from 9AM to 2PM Tuesdays-Saturdays through March 29 at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, 124 North Main Street, with the reception, to be opened by the Arc Angel … Read more
An art exhibit and a free community concert are available this week at Houghton University. The free exhibit, Then & Now, debuted this past weekend and is open from 9AM to 6PM Mondays through Saturdays until Friday, February 7, in the Ortlip Galley in the Center for the Arts, 1 Willard Avenue. The Valedictory Exhibition … Read more
A range of activities, including those related to Christmas, has been scheduled for December by The First Step Family Resource Center at Wellsville. The Calendar of Events for families with children from birth to age five includes open play for children, including sensory friendly play, story times, seminars for parents, arts and crafts, information on … Read more