Family Weekend 2017, slated for Oct. 27 to 29, brings a wealth of fun events for all ages. Art exhibits, performances, an event to honor scholarship recipients and benefactors, athletics events, even Halloween trick or treats, highlight the activities.
Friday, Oct. 27
Noon-6 p.m. Harvey Breverman: A Decade of Drawing, (2005-2015) Idiosyncratic Amalgams and Disparate Composites. Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery.
7-9 p.m.: Recreational Public Ice Skating. Steele Hall Ice Arena. Skates are available to rent, $4 per pair, cash only at the door.
7:30 p.m.: “Peter and the Starcatcher” in Marvel Theatre. Learn how a lonely orphan became Peter Pan, the iconic Lost Boy that millions know and love. A winner of five 2016 Tony awards including Best Featured Actor, Best Scenic Design, and Best Costume Design, “Peter and the Starcatcher” playfully explores the depths of greed and despair and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love in a world of marauding pirates and jungle tyrants. Based on a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance. Tickets are available through the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center.
7:30 p.m.: The Second City's Cure for the Common Comedy with The Second City Touring Company at King Concert Hall, Rockefeller Arts Center, in association with Spectrum Entertainment Board and the Office of Campus Life. With an alumni roster boasting names like John Belushi, Tina Fey, Gilda Radner and Bill Murray, The Second City is second to none in the world of improve. The Chicago-based troupe got its start back in 1959 and has turned out a steady stream of comedy stars. Featuring topical sketch comedy, hilarious songs and on-the-spot improvisation, the Second City Touring Company gives audiences the opportunity to catch the comedy stars of tomorrow in the making. May contain adult subject matter. Tickets are available through the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center. Use special offer code FAMILY on its website and save on tickets. Prior sales excluded. May not be combined with any other offers.
Saturday, Oct. 28
9 a.m.: Scholars Breakfast. Steele Hall Fieldhouse. An annual fall tradition, the Scholars Breakfast, conducted by the Division of University Advancement, celebrates Fredonia's scholarship recipients and the generous donors and benefactors who made scholarships possible. IMPORTANT NOTE: The event is invitation only. If you believe you received a Fredonia scholarship but did not receive an invitation, please contact the University Advancement Office at 716-673-3321.
9 a.m.-Noon: Safe Halloween. Mason Hall hallways. Hosted by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Costumes encouraged. Great event for young children. Parents/guardians must be present. Indoor trick-or-treat event.
Noon-6 p.m.: Harvey Breverman: A Decade of Drawing, 2005-2015) Idiosyncratic Amalgams and Disparate Composites. Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery
Noon: Student Recital: Michael J. Maroney, Percussion. Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall.
Noon: DFT Community Appreciation Day. Steele Hall Ice Arena. Skate with the Blue Devils! Skates are available to rent, $4 per pair, cash only at the door.
2 p.m.: Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. By invitation only. Williams Center Multipurpose Room.
2-4 p.m.: Recreational Public Ice Skating. Steele Hall Ice Arena. Skates are available to rent, $4 per pair, cash only at the door.
5-9 p.m.: Spectrum Entertainment presents: Escape Rooms! Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Join Spectrum for a 30-minute Escape Room experience! Rooms are for groups of 10! With two themes, World of Wizardry and Extinction Level, you can pick the experience you are most interested in! $3 for students with ID, $5 for Family guests. Tickets are available at the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center.
7:30 p.m.: “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Marvel Theatre. (See description above).
8 p.m.: SHUFFLE Concert (You choose, we play). Rosch Recital Hall. A new take on live music, SHUFFLE combines the enjoyment of seeing and hearing a live musical ensemble with the familiarity of listening to one's own personal music playback device. SHUFFLE is an ensemble comprised of classically trained musicians who invite the audience to participate in the selection of works for the concert. Works range from solos to sextets and genres range from classical to pop to Broadway and more! Tickets are available through the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center.
Sunday, Oct. 29
Noon 4 p.m.: Harvey Breverman: A Decade of Drawing, 2005-2015) Idiosyncratic Amalgams and Disparate Composites. Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery.
4 p.m.: Fredonia Chamber Choir, Fredonia College Choir, and Fredonia Women's Choir performance. Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall.
7-9 p.m.: Recreational Public Ice Skating. Steele Hall Ice Arena. Skates are available to rent, $4 per pair, cash only.
Questions regarding Family Weekend may be directed to the Office of Campus Life at 716-673-3143.
