FEBRUARY
10 2023
Opera House Presents Updated Classic The Seagull
FREDONIA – The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present Anton Chekhov’s classic The Seagull, captured live via satellite from London’s National Theatre, on Sat, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m., as part of its Stage On Screen Series. Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Chekhov’s tale exploring love and loneliness. A young woman is desperate for fame and a way out. A young man is pining after the woman of his dreams. A successful writer longs for a sense of achievement. An actress wants to fight the changing
of the times. In an isolated home in the countryside, dreams lie in tatters, hopes are dashed, and hearts broken. With nowhere left to turn, the only option is to turn on each other.
with no intermission. SUNY Fredonia Professor Emeritus Dr. James Ivey and Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus Tom Loughlin discuss this show in Episode 2.11 of the Opera House podcast, Notes From the Aisle Seat, which can be heard beginning Feb. 8 at https://aisleseat. podbean.com/ and nearly everywhere podcasts are heard.
Following his critically acclaimed five-star production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Jamie Lloyd brings Anya Reiss’ adaptation to the stage. Filmed live at the West End’s Harold Pinter Theatre, the production stars Clarke and features Tickets may be puracclaimed actors Indira chased in person at the Varma and Sophie Wu. Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, London’s The Guardian Tuesday-Friday, 12-4:30 calls it “brave, compelling p.m. Tickets may be purand powerful.” The i calls chased online anytime at it “a brutally beautiful pro- www.fredopera.org. The duction.” The production Stage on Screen Series is runs two hours, 30 minutes sponsored by Dr. James M.
& Marcia Merrins. For this production, the Opera House is equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or Opera House staff member. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.
The Westfield Fund Accepting Grant Applications Dunkirk, N.Y., January 30, 2023- The Westfield Fund (TWF) is accepting applications for grants from charitable programs and organizations which serve the Westfield community. Grant applications should be submitted by April 1, 2023. Priority will be given to grant requests that demonstrate the following: The potential impact and number of people who will benefit from the grant. An innovative, efficient approach to serving community needs. Assistance for citizens whose needs are not being met by existing programs or services. Cooperation with other agencies in the community to encourage the efficient use of community resources and the elimination of duplicated services. Promotion of volunteer participation and citizen involvement. Organizations that receive a grant will be required to submit proof of funding use, including a financial record, upon completion of the project. Funding guidelines and grant applications can be found at nccfoundation.org/ grants-programs. Please contact Alan Holbrook at 716753-0829 with questions or for more information. The Advisory Committee of TWF includes Martha Bills, Bob Dyment, John Hemmer, Marilyn Hemmer, Cristie Herbst, Alan Holbrook (Chair), Deanne Manzella, Rick Mascaro, Sue Poster (Secretary), Vinny Sanzo, Joel Seachrist, Mike VandeVelde (Vice-Chair), and Rachel Willow. The Grants
Committee consists of Cristie Herbst, Pete Holt, Rick Mascaro, Jean McCausland, Sue Poster, Joel Seachrist, Nancy Walker, Dan Willow, and Rachel Willow. The Westfield Fund is a Community Donor Advised Fund of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. Their mission of improving the quality of life for residents of Westfield is fulfilled through grantmaking to charitable projects and organizations serving the community. Grants are made possible by contributions from individuals, families, and businesses. For more information on The Westfield Fund, or to make a contribution to the fund, please visit n c c fo u n d a t i o n .o r g / we s tfield-fund. Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $20 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www. nccfoundation.org or call 716366-4892.