Photo Courtesy of: Morgan Kilger
BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR
Want to see Grammy-nominated artists? Emmy-nominated artists?
St. Bonaventure University students can — for completely free.
Throughout the 2024-2025 performing season, The Regina A Quick Center for the Arts is offering a wide net of concerts and rotating galleries.
“The Hunger and Resilience collection is a must-see,” said Rachel Harris, executive director of the arts center.
The gallery by Photographer Michael Nye, which leaves on Nov. 20, features black-and-white photos of people along with a pair of headphones visitors put on to hear these people tell their stories.
“Each story is different, and the resilience part is the most important,” said Harris. “And to hear these stories — the way they describe the feeling of hunger — and what it is like to wonder if your life is worthwhile is truly insightful.”
On Nov. 17, the arts center will host the New York Theater Ballet which will perform Stravinsky’s Firebird. After the performance, the dancers will host a master class to teach students and community members their style.
“We are offering free master classes as a way for our students to engage with the performers,” said Harris. “Some of them will be a bit advanced, but most of them are come as you are in comfortable clothes, and take part in learning to move in a very beautiful style.”
Harris encouraged all students to visit the arts center even if there isn’t a concert going on.
“We’re an open community,” said Harris. “We’re a place for students to hang out, to study and explore their interests in the arts.”
The arts center’s November and December concert schedule is below. Tickets can be purchased or received either online at the Quick Center’s website or in person at the box office:
VPA Presents: After the Revolution, a play by Amy Herzog
Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Garret Theater
$10 for adults; $8 for students with valid IDs, seniors and Bonaventure employees.
Free student tickets will be offered starting at 7 p.m. of the day of the performance
New York Theater Ballet presents Stravinsky’s Firebird
Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. in the Quick Center Theater
SBU Dance Team Presents: Murder on the Dance Floor
Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 in the Quick Center Theater
$3 for students; $5 for the general public
Vickie and Nickie’s Holiday Sleigh Ride Comedy Show
Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Quick Center Theater
“A Christmas Carol” A Retelling by Ed Simone
Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Quick Center Theater
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