This information is from Genesee Community College.
The Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee Community College has announced its calendar of this year's summer events, including new exhibitions at the Rosalie "Roz" Steiner Art Gallery and new theatrical events.
"The facilities here at Genesee Center for the Arts are so spectacular for listening, learning, pondering and participating in the fine arts that we have expanded our offering to include summer time events," Maryanne Arena, director of the Fine and Performing Arts program at GCC. "We look forward to seeing our friends and patrons of the arts throughout the summer."
Live Performance in the Stuart Steiner Theatre:
One of the hottest jazz bands in Buffalo, Babik (pronounced Bah-Beek) is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 in the Stuart Steiner Theater. The progressive gypsy jazz band is inspired by the legendary guitarist, Diango Reinhardt. All four members – Stuart Fuchs on lead guitar, Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry on violin, Joshua Assad with his rhythm guitar and Kevin O'Brien playing the upright bass – are full-time professional musicians. The success of their collaboration both on and off the stage is evident in their lighthearted, improvisational performances.
Tickets: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors (55 and over), $5 Students (18<), and $3 for GCC faculty/staff and students with valid GCC ID. There's a $2 discount for GCC alum with GCC alum ID. For ticket reservations contact the BOXOFFICE@genesee.edu or 345-6814.
For general information regarding this event, contact the Genesee Center for the Arts Box Office at 345-6814, or by email at boxoffice@genesee.edu.
Workshops at the Genesee Center for the Arts:
Memoirs from the Stage – "Making a play from your life" Workshop
With the creative guidance and theatrical expertise of Wanda Frank, one of Batavia's most experienced theater matriarchs, "Memoirs from the Stage" allow participants to take the story of their own lives and transform it into a written memoir suitable for the stage or screen. The six-week program begins on June 23 and continues through July 28 with the class meeting every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until noon. Cost is $150, registration by June 17th.
Frank has spent the majority of her life in Batavia. For 23 years, she has been hostess of WBTA1490AM "Frankly Speaking," that currently airs from 9 to 10 a.m. every Wednesday. She served for 10 years as executive director of Genesee Arts Council and has 30 years of involvement with Batavia Players as director, actress and board member.
The Honesty Theatre Workshop and Performances
Exciting and unpredictable "One Act Plays in 24 Hours" are possible for those attending The Honesty Theatre Theatrical Workshop. Developed and coordinated by a GCC alumnus, the two-day program includes how to write and perform in the "Theatre of Spontaneity." The short, one-act plays will be written and produced in 24 hours, creating great fun for serious actors, as well as those who are just getting started or looking for a new avenue to develop original theatrical ideas. The program will take place at the Stuart Steiner Theater on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 and there is a registration fee of $100 by July 1st.
Theatrical Stage Combat Workshop
The Theatrical Stage Combat Workshop at the Stuart Steiner Theatre is an introductory five-day course designed to instruct students in the basic techniques, skills, illusions and vocabulary of weaponless unarmed stage combat. The instruction is Adriano Gatto, who has returned to Niagara University as the current Artist-in-Residence (Stage Combat) and recruiter for the Department of Theatre and Fine Arts, where he teaches both unarmed and armed stage combat courses. The workshop is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 1 and runs through Friday, Aug. 5, in the Theatre Building Studio and E113. Those attending must be 16 years of age or older. Registration is $150 by July 25th.
For workshop registrations, contact the Best Center by email bestcenter@genesee.edu or by phone at 345-6868.
The Roz Steiner Art Gallery Exhibitions
GCC Digital Arts Student Exhibit highlights artwork in the digital arts through July 9.
Kuchera Art: The Joy of Doing
Award-winning artist and illustrator John Kuchera will be celebrating his 80th year with a commemorative exhibit at GCC featuring a collection of work spanning his entire career. From painting Macy Day Parade balloons to creating Dick Tracy cartoon villains, working at American Greeting Cards (where he met his wife) to illustrating books such as "Golf Sonnets" by James Long Hale – this dynamic show is a must-see. It promises to enrich the new visual space of the Roz Steiner Art Gallery while enthralling its visitors and viewers. July 13 – Sept. 3. The artist's reception will be announced at a later date.
For general information regarding the art gallery, contact the Roz Steiner office at 343-0055, ext. 6490, or by email at GCCGallery@genesee.edu. Admission is always free.
For door-to-door directions, sent via email, visit www.genesee.edu.
