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2009-10 Lake Shore Savings Season
Rockefeller Arts Center
Your ticket to a great
‘mix’ of entertainment
Built in 1969 and designed by
I.M. Pei, the Michael C. Rockefel-
ler Arts Center at SUNY Fredonia
is a cultural resource for the entire
region. With three performance
halls and two galleries, the Center
hosts more than 175 events annu-
ally. We hope YOU will join us
for the 2009-10 season.
Benefits of your “Mix & Match” Season Tickets
Convenience: Order your tickets all
at once for the season and save
repeated calls or trips to the ticket
office.
Enhanced exchange privileges.
If your plans change, you can
exchange any Mix & Match tickets
you purchase for any other event on
the master Mix & Match event list.
And as a subscriber, there is no fee
for doing so. See the enclosed order
form for complete details.
Location, Location, Location. If you order tickets to any of our
reserved seating events (Mainstage, Kaleidoscope or Pops), you will
have first choice of seats before they go on sale to the general public.
Affordability: Choose the ―Three or More‖ plan and save an average
of 15% off the regular ticket price. Choose the ―Six or More‖ plan and
save up to 25%! By ordering all your season tickets at once, you also
save on multiple order processing fees that will apply if you order on a
show-by-show basis during the year.
“Making a date with yourself.” As a season ticket holder, you ―make
a date with yourself‖ to see shows you might otherwise just miss. With
everyone’s busy schedule these days, it’s easy for a show to come and
go before you get around to ordering tickets. The Mix & Match
program makes it easy for you to plan in advance and enjoy some of the
best arts and entertainment our region has to offer.
About Rockefeller Arts Center
Introducing a New Concept in Season Tickets
It’s a pleasure to announce the line-up of major series events for the
2009-10 Lake Shore Savings Season at Rockefeller Arts Center.
Enclosed you will find complete details on all our major series events
for the coming year. It has everything from crooner Steve Lippia and
his ―Simply Sinatra‖ show to ―Kiss Me, Kate,‖ ―Charlotte’s Web,‖ and
the Moscow Boys Choir and more! I’m also pleased to introduce a new
concept in series ticket packaging:
Mix & Match Season Tickets
In the past, in order to enjoy the benefits of being a season ticket holder,
you had to subscribe to one of our traditional season packages:
Mainstage, Pops, Kaleidoscope, World Travel or Western New York
Chamber Orchestra Classics.
Starting in 2009-10, you may now create your own customized series
– choosing the shows that most appeal to you. Look through the
enclosed listing of 20 events and select the productions and dates that
work best for you.
To qualify as a Mix & Match subscriber, all you have to do is choose a
minimum of three different events. Select three, four or five events,
and you qualify for ―3 and up‖ pricing, saving an average of 15% per
ticket. And if you select six or more events, you can purchase at the ―6
and up‖ price, saving an average of 25%.
We look forward to serving you next season. If you have any
questions, or wish to place an order, please call the ticket office today!
Sincerely,
Jefferson Westwood, Director
Rockefeller Arts Center
The Great Romantics Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
Maestro Glen Cortese explores
the romantic side of three of
the world’s greatest with works
including Beethoven’s iconic
Symphony No. 5, and the
Tragic Overture by Johannes
Brahms. Renowned pianist
Claudia Hoca joins the
orchestra for Mozart’s D
minor Piano Concerto
K.466.
Steve Lippia: Simply Sinatra Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.
King Concert Hall
A DFT Communications Pops Event
Steve Lippia is a singer’s singer.
He has quickly become one of the
country’s most prominent vocalists
and interpreters of Classic pop mu-
sic. His show, Simply Sinatra, is a
rich, powerful celebration of some
of the greatest music this country
has known. With a hot, driving band behind him, Steve moves from
crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads with equanimity.
He possesses great stage presence — a charm and ease that immediately
endears him to audiences all over the country.
Sponsored by WDOE AM and 96 KIX FM
Irish Stories and Glories
with Sandy Mortimer
Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
King Concert Hall
A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
The richness of Ireland lies not only in the beauty of the land, but in the
stories of its people. In this film you ―meet‖ those who have lived here
throughout the millennium. Travel the Emerald Isle from north to south
and take in the little-known and seldom-seen sites that create their own
special bit of magic.
Charlotte’s Web Oct. 16, 17 & 22 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
Based on the award-winning
children’s novel by E.B. White,
the play recounts the tale of a
pig named Wilbur and his
friendship with a barn spider
named Charlotte. In an attempt
to save Wilbur from becoming
Christmas dinner, Charlotte be-
gins writing messages praising
the pig in her web above the pig
sty. The plan works and
―Zuckerman’s Famous Pig‖ is
off to the fair. For ages 6 and up.
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Phil Mathyer Real Estate
Oktoberfest Sun., Oct. 25* at 4 p.m.,
King Concert Hall
Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
Martin Luther and the Reformation have inspired musical masters
throughout the centuries, and the Western
New York Chamber Orchestra is
presenting works by two
of them in this special
concert – the
Cantata 80, ―A
mighty Fortress‖
by J. S. Bach, and
the Symphony No.
5 ―Reformation‖
by Mendelssohn.
*This is a change from the date
originally announced.
Pigeon Party! starring Mo Willems’ Pigeon
The Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company
Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
A Star Media Group Kaleidoscope Family Event
The Pigeon is back – and this
time, he’s ready to party! The
Big Wooden Horse Theatre
Company returns with the fol-
low-up to the 2007 Kaleido-
scope hit ―Don’t Let the Pigeon
Drive the Bus.‖ Nothing has
changed when it comes to Mo
Willems’ Pigeon – that bird is looking for fun and he’s taking you along
for the ride! For ages 6 and up.
Sponsored by Pucci’s Carpet One Furniture and Bedding
Sponsored by M&T Bank
Fuddy Meers Nov. 6, 7 & 12 at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.
Bartlett Theatre
A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
Stricken with amnesia, a woman
awakes each day to find her life a
blank slate in this work by American play-
wright David Lindsay-Abaire. As her family
struggles with the daily task of reacquainting her with the basic facts of
her life, the woman is abducted by a man who claims to be her husband.
Twists, turns and general mayhem then ensue. The play’s title comes
from the attempts of one of the character’s to pronounce the phrase
―funny mirrors.‖ The work made its debut in New York in 1999 to full
houses and positive reviews from top critics, who cited the humor and
called Lindsay-Abaire a comic genius.
The Best of Bavaria
with Fran Reidelberger
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
King Concert Hall
A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
Located in the southeast corner of
Germany, Bavaria is a region rich
in history and tradition. Veteran
filmmaker Fran Reidelberger cap-
tures these elements in this stun-
ning panorama. From Munich and
its storied Oktoberfest to chocolate
making and antiques in Bamberg
to Hummel figurines in Coburg,
you’ll experience this colorful re-
gion of Europe in an up close and
personal way.
Moscow Boys Choir Christmas Around the World Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.
King Concert Hall
A DFT Communications Pops Event
The Moscow Boys Choir is a
careful blending of heavenly
soprano voices with the rich
resonance of bass, tenor and
baritone sound that brings a
distinct Russian flavor to the
choral experience. Founded
in 1957, this choral ensemble
is among Russia’s most pres-
tigious all-boy choirs. It enjoys
an international reputation for ex-
cellence.
La Bohème Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
The Annual Hillman Opera
The path of love is often
not an easy one – and
such is the case in this tale
in which a seamstress and
the poet fall in and out
and back in – until death
parts them. Written by
Giacomo Puccini to an
Italian libretto by Luigi
Illica and Giuseppe Gi-
acosa, La Bohème has
become part of the standard Italian opera repertory and one of the most
frequently performed operas in the world.
As a Mix & Match season ticket holder, you are entitled to FREE ticket
exchanges. If your plans change, you may choose to attend any
event on the Mix & Match event list that better suits your schedule. If
an alternate event cannot immediately be chosen, the value of the tick-
ets will be credited to your account for future use (within the year).
Please note:
Exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before the performance
date.
Once a performance has passed, tickets are no longer eligible for
exchange.
Once a performance is sold out, tickets are no longer eligible for
exchange.
If you exchange for lower-priced tickets, the difference in price will
be credited to your patron account and may be used toward future
purchases at the ticket office. Likewise, if you exchange for higher-
priced tickets, the difference in price will be due upon exchange.
Tickets must be returned to the ticket office either by mail or in
person before the exchange can be processed.
Mail: Fill out the order form on the next page, remove the entire
center page, and mail it in with your check or credit card number.
Phone: Call us at 673-3501 between 9-3 Monday through Friday.
If out of town, call our toll-free number: 1-866-441-4928.
Fax: Complete the form on the next page and fax to 673-3651.
Internet: Starting about August 1, you can visit our web site at
www.fredonia.edu/tickets and order Mix & Match season tickets
online.
In person: Visit us on the ground floor of the Williams Center on
the SUNY Fredonia Campus. Summer Hours: 9-3 Mon.-Fri.
Five ways to order Mix & Match Season Tickets
Our answer to “But what if my plans change?”: a new and improved ticket exchange policy
Select your shows at the right. They are grouped by genre for your convenience. If ordering three, four or five events, use the “3-5 event”
column to find your price; if ordering six or more events, use the “6 or more” column. Note: Each event is on its own row. Circle the price in the appropirate column and multiply by the number of tickets you wish to order, placing the result in the “amount” column. Total your order at the bottom.
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Address: _______________________________________________________
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Email: _________________________________________________________
Your email address allows us to contact you about your order and with occasional special offers. We respect your privacy and will never give or sell your email address to any other party.
Tell us where you would like to sit, using the diagrams on the back of the next page. Place any additional instructions or requests here:
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My check payable to SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office is enclosed.
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For assistance or to order by phone, please call 716-673-3501 or 1-866-441-4928
Fax orders to 673-3651
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Cardholder Signature Expiration Date
Use this column if ordering
3-5 events
Use this column if
ordering 6 or more events
Select your events below
Circle prices in one column at right
For Mainstage show and Opera, indicate choice of night
x # of Tickets
= Amount
Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mat.
Charlotte’s Web (Oct.16-18, 22) $ 8.50 $ 7.50
Fuddy Meers (Nov. 6-8, 12) $12.50 $11.00
Electra (Feb. 19-21, 25) $12.50 $11.00
Dance Ensemble (March 5-7) $12.50 $11.00
Kiss Me, Kate (April 23-25, 29) $17.00 $15.00
Hillman Opera Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mat.
La Bohème (Nov. 12-15) $17.00 $15.00
DFT Communications Pops (three price levels, consult diagrams and circle price)
Simply Sinatra (Sept. 25) $21, 19, 17 $19, 17, 15
Moscow Boys Choir (Dec. 13) $21, 19, 17 $19, 17, 15
All That Jazz (May 14) $21, 19, 17 $19, 17, 15
World Travel Series
Irish Stories and Glories (Oct. 3) $6.50 $5.50
Best of Bavaria (Nov. 7) $6.50 $5.50
Tibet: A Light in the Darkness (Feb. 20) $6.50 $5.50
Hidden Jerusalem (March 27) $6.50 $5.50
Western New York Chamber Orchestra
Great Romantics (Sept. 20) $17.00 $15.00
Oktoberfest (Oct. 25) $17.00 $15.00
Great Classicists (Feb. 21) $17.00 $15.00
Turn of the Screw (March 30) $17.00 $15.00
Kaleidoscope Family Series
Pigeon Party! (Oct. 30) $10.00 $9.00
Juggler Mark Nizer... (Jan. 29) $10.00 $9.00
The Hobbit (March 12) $10.00 $9.00
Dates, times and programs are
subject to change.
Postage & Handling $2.00
TOTAL OF ORDER
For reserved seating events (Pops, Mainstage and Kaleidoscope), please indicate your seating preference by placing an “X” below. Detailed seating diagrams are available in most area phone books and online at www.fredonia.edu/tickets. We will place you as close as we can to your desired location. Please indicate any special needs based on physical disabilities.
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All seats for the events in Marvel Theatre are one price
Seating Preference
Sponsored by Bahgat & Laurito-Bahgat, Certified Public Accountants
“Expect the Impossible” with Mark Nizer’s 3D Show
Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
A Star Media Group Kaleidoscope Family Event
Mark Nizer has changed the way peo-
ple view the world – the impossible is
possible, the improbable is probable.
Mark’s 20 years on stage have taken
him to thousands of venues around the
world, including the Kennedy Center
and the Lincoln Center for the Perform-
ing Arts. Now, Mark brings his jug-
gling talents back to Rockefeller Arts
Center —he visited five seasons ago — with a show that’s fun for chil-
dren and adults alike! For ages 6 and up.
Sponsored by Niebel Realty
Electra Feb. 19, 20 & 25 at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.
Bartlett Theatre
A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
Sophocles is acknowledged as
one of the great Greek play-
wrights and Electra, a tragedy,
is one of only seven of his
works to have survived in
complete form. Set a few years
after the Trojan War, Electra
tells of a king who is murdered
by his wife and her lover. Years
later, the king’s son returns to seek
revenge against his own mother and claim
the throne with the aid of his sister, Electra.
Tibet: A Light in the Darkness with Patricia Keith
Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
King Concert Hall
A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
Travel by landcruiser
and horse cart to Tibet
─ the ―top of the
world‖ ─ where sing-
ing and laughter ring
through the mountains
and valleys. Visit Bud-
dhist monasteries, join
pilgrims on a sacred
Kora and see Mt. Ev-
erest up close.
The Great Classicists Sun., Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
Classical symphonic gems
by Haydn, Mozart and
Schubert sparkle in this
Sunday afternoon concert.
Principal bassoonist Laura
Koepke is featured in
Mozart’s classic Bassoon
Concerto, K. 191, along
with Haydn’s rousing
Symphony No.63 in C
major (Roxelane) and
Schubert’s masterpiece,
Symphony No. 5.
The Hobbit Théâtre Sans Fils
Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
A Star Media Group Kaleidoscope Family Event
Fantasy, poetry, make-believe,
magic and puppets come together.
It’s the adventure of a lifetime as
Bilbo Baggins finds himself battling
goblins, a dragon and the infamous
creature known as Gollum after
being persuaded to leave his cozy
hobbit hole in a quest for a long-lost
treasure. J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale comes to life through the master
puppetry of Canada’s renowned touring company Théâtre Sans Fil.
For ages 9 and up. 75 minutes.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble March 5 & 6 at 8 p.m. March 7 at 2 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
A Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Event
The Fredonia Dance
Ensemble returns for its
fourth major concert. This is a
showcase for SUNY Fredonia’s
best student dancers and
features a variety of dance
styles, from classical ballet to
Latin jazz to modern dance.
Experience the beauty and grace of the
art of dance. Please note there will be
no Thursday performance.
Sponsored by Mark and Michelle Twichell
Hidden Jerusalem with Dave Banks
Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
King Concert Hall
A Fredonia Place World Travel Event
Explore one of the most well-known
and most revered sites on earth, in-
cluding some out-of-the-way places
that tourists never get a chance to
see. Designed to break the documen-
tary mold, this film looks at not only
the destination, but the journey. It is
the work of three-time Emmy
Award winning photojournalist and
documentarian Dave Banks, who
has spent 30 years in the field
chronicling the human condition.
Turn of the Screw Tues., March 30 at 8 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics
The astonishing dramatic power of
Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera
Turn of the Screw comes to life. Based
on Henry James’ novel, it tells of a
young governess who finds herself in
a battle with evil spirits in an attempt
to save the children she has been hired
to care for. It is regarded by many as
the finest of all Britten’s stage-works.
WNYCO brings its season to a dra-
matic close with a staged performance
of this theatrical masterpiece.
Sponsored by Midtown Realty
Kiss Me, Kate April 23, 24 & 29 at 8 p.m., April 25 at 2 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
A Walter Gloor Mainstage Event
The original production of Kiss
Me, Kate ran for more than 1,000
performances on Broadway and
earned the first-ever Tony Award
for best musical, proving to be a
comeback triumph for Cole Por-
ter. Structured as a ―play within a
play,‖ tunes like ―So In Love‖
and ―Too Darn Hot‖ mix with
comedy to create a rousing show
as the heated relationship of the
two main characters spills over
to a stage production.
All That Jazz Commencement Eve Pops
Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m.
King Concert Hall
A DFT Communications Pops Event
Nothing can get your toes tapping and
bring a smile to your face quite like a
good jazz tune. On Commencement Eve
2010, a Pops Series tradition continues.
Jazz classics from the 1930s through to-
day will be featured in a concert with
Bruce Johnstone and the Little Apple Big
Band and some of SUNY Fredonia’s best
student vocalists. It promises to be a show
that music lovers of all generations won’t
want to miss.
Sponsored by the Fredonia and
Silver Creek Penny Savers
Why are you changing the way series tickets are packaged?
We are trying to increase the convenience and
flexibility for all our patrons by combining all of
our traditional season ticket offerings onto one
master list. Choose the shows and dates that work
best for YOU.
How much money can I save?
Choose any three, four or five events you wish to
attend, and save an average of 15% off the normal ticket price. Choose
any six or more and save 25%!
Can I still purchase my favorite series?
Yes. Each of our traditional series (Walter Gloor Mainstage, DFT
Communications Pops, World Travel, Kaleidoscope, and Western New
York Chamber Orchestra) is still available. Just choose each of the
performances you want to attend when completing the order form. For
your convenience, shows are grouped by genre on the order form.
What if my plans change?
Don’t worry! As a Mix & Match season ticket holder you will enjoy
unprecedented exchange privileges. Just call or visit the ticket office
to exchange the tickets you cannot use, for any other performance on the
Mix & Match master list that better suits your schedule. As a subscriber,
there is NO CHARGE for this service. Please see the order form for
complete details on our new enhanced and customer-friendly exchange
policy.
Are season tickets refundable?
Although we don’t offer refunds on tickets, as a Mix & Match
subscriber, you will be able to exchange to any other event on the master
Mix & Match list should your plans change. If you are unable to
immediately choose a show to exchange to, we will give you a house
credit in the amount of your original ticket, good for up to one year.
Can I purchase Mix & Match Season Tickets online?
Yes. Starting August 1, you may order Mix & Match Season Tickets by
visiting www.fredonia.edu/tickets. We strongly encourage you to fill out
the enclosed order form first, to select the shows and dates you wish to
attend. It will be easier to navigate the web site if you have your list of
desired events in front of you.
If you have additional questions, please call the Ticket Office at 673-3501
and we will be glad to help you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Season sponsor: Lake Shore Savings
W are pleased to announce Lake Shore Savings is
returning as the season-
wide sponsor for a third season. An
outstanding corporate citizen, Lake
Shore Savings has long been an sup-
porter of Rockefeller Arts Center and
our programs. Originally chartered in
1891, the company has deep local
roots and now boasts offices in eight
Western New York communities. As
the season-wide sponsor for Rockefel-
ler Arts Center, Lake Shore Savings is
again making a significant investment
in the cultural vitality of our commu-
nity. We are very pleased to welcome
Lake Shore Savings in its role as our
2009-10 Season Sponsor!
Series sponsors DFT Communications is back for a third season as
the sponsor of the Pops Series. DFT Communications
offers local and long distance telephone service, busi-
ness telephone systems, Internet service, Internet phone services, security sys-
tems, satellite service, wireless communications and call center services to
Western New York and parts of Pennsylvania.
Fredonia Place returns for a third season as sponsor of
the World Travel Series. Licensed by the State of New
York as an Enriched Housing Program/Adult Care Facil-
ity and Dementia Unit, Fredonia Place is a one-of-a-kind
enriched housing community with an inviting, village-like atmosphere offering
seniors the support services they need to maintain their independence.
Event sponsors Bahgat and Laurito-Bahgat, Certified Public Accountants; The Fredonia and
Silver Creek Penny Savers; Midtown Realty; Niebel Realty; Pucci’s Carpet
One Furniture and Bedding, Radio stations WDOE and 96 Kix and Mark and
Michelle Twichell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our major corporate sponsors for 2009-10
The Star Media Group joins us this season
as the sponsor for the Kaleidoscope Family
Series. The Star Media group publishes our
region’s free community newspaper, The
Chautauqua Star and Bulletin Board, as well as StarNewsDaily.Com — your
online portal to world, local and national news.
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