News, Publications & Research | Programs in Visual and Performing Arts

Jazz ’n’ Wings with Les Sabina and the Septet returning to St. Bonaventure’s Rathskeller

Mar 07, 2023 | Les Sabina and the Septet, a collection of some of the best jazz musicians in Western New York, will perform at St. Bonaventure University’s Rathskeller at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in a return of their popular Jazz ’n’ Wings program.

Peterson performs in concerts as featured piano soloist

Feb 24, 2023 | Laura Peterson, assistant professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, performed as a featured piano soloist with the Southern Tier Symphony in concerts this month at St. Bonaventure and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

SBU Theater hosts workshop for teachers, students on acting, directing and theater design

Nov 21, 2022 | SBU Theater hosted a professional development workshop for Cattaraugus County teachers on Nov. 16.

SBU Theater presents “Shortchanged,” a festival of one-act comedies, Nov. 9-12

Nov 02, 2022 | SBU Theater will present “Shortchanged: One-Act Festival 8” Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 9-12, at St. Bonaventure University’s Garret Theater, located adjacent to Devereux Hall on the SBU campus. All shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Listen to Understand: “Hear the Brothas” Nov. 8 at St. Bonaventure

Nov 02, 2022 | Several African American male artists, using art, music and poetry to express themselves and the challenges their community endures, will take the stage in “Hear the Brothas” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 8.

St. Bonaventure Concert and Chamber Choirs to perform free concert Sunday at Quick Center

Oct 26, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University's Concert and Chamber Choirs will perform Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Cordis Ensemble's 'Condition Blue' multimedia program coming to St. Bonaventure's Quick Center

Oct 25, 2022 | Cordis Ensemble will present its innovative multimedia program “Condition Blue – The Acoustics of Aquatics” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Sabina's production music gets placements on European TV

Sep 08, 2022 | Dr. Leslie Sabina, professor of music and chair of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, recently had placements of his production music on several European network television shows, including “Superstar” (Czech Republic), “Laegen Flytter” and “I Hus Til Halsen” (Denmark and Norway), “Married At First Sight” (Netherlands), “Date My Family” (South Africa), and “Just Tattoo Of Us” (United Kingdom).

Simone presents and leads workshops at first Drama Day for teachers from two counties

Jun 02, 2022 | Dr. Ed. Simone, professor and director of the theater program, was an invited guest presenter and student workshop leader at the first Drama Day for Cattaraugus and Allegany County Teachers.

Latin American quartet to perform narrated program tied to exhibition at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center

Apr 27, 2022 | Cuarteto Latinoamericano, one of the world’s most renowned string quartets, will perform the narrated program “Mexico: A Musical Journey” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

St. Bonaventure University to host free public screening of the movie ‘Frida’ as part of exhibition

Apr 22, 2022 | A screening of the movie “Frida” will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The event is free and open to all.

SBU Choir, soloists to perform stage production Sunday at university’s Quick Center for the Arts

Apr 21, 2022 | The SBU Choir and soloists from St. Bonaventure will perform a musical production at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on campus.

St. Bonaventure University's Quick Center for the Arts announces high school art exhibition awards

Apr 13, 2022 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University presented awards to 74 student artists whose work was showcased in the Quick Center’s annual High School Juried Art Exhibition.

St. Bonaventure student theater group to present ‘We Live by the Sea’ April 6-9

Mar 29, 2022 | SBU Theater, the student theater group at St. Bonaventure University, will present its spring 2022 production “We Live by the Sea” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, April 6-9, at Garret Theater, located adjacent to Devereux Hall on the St. Bonaventure campus.

Konrad Paszkudski Jazz Trio to perform works from the Great American Songbook at St. Bonaventure

Feb 25, 2022 | The Konrad Paszkudski Jazz Trio will perform works from the Great American Songbook at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

WNY Chamber Orchestra with conductor Glen Cortese to return to St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center

Jan 31, 2022 | The Western New York Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Glen Cortese, will perform at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13.

Olean pastor, SBU students to speak at celebration of MLK Jan. 31

Jan 19, 2022 | Rev. Gerald Slack, pastor and superintendent of Olean’s Sacred Temple Church of God in Christ, will be the featured speaker at St. Bonaventure University’s celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Award-winning chamber music ensemble Merz Trio to perform at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center

Jan 12, 2022 | Merz Trio, winner of multiple music awards including the 2019 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Highly acclaimed Frisson Ensemble to present holiday concert at St. Bonaventure University’s Quick Center

Nov 19, 2021 | Frisson Ensemble, an 11-member group said to feature the best and brightest of classical music’s rising stars, will perform at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.

St. Bonaventure choirs to perform Sunday at university’s Quick Center for the Arts

Nov 03, 2021 | St. Bonaventure University’s Concert and Chamber choirs will return to the stage at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, for the first time since the pandemic began.