Performing Arts Series
Cheers to 30 years! Join us for our most spectacular season yet as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
Opening Ceremony
Buffalo Philharmonic and JoAnn Falletta
Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the extraordinary artistry of the
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the renowned
JoAnn Falletta. This powerful performance promises an evening of moving music and world-class musicianship.
Showtime: Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. | Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
Robert Grayson & Paul Groves Studio
"Postcards from Puccini"
Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini like never before in this special vocal performance presented by
Robert Grayson & Paul Groves Studio. "Postcards from Puccini" brings iconic operatic moments to life in a stirring tribute to one of opera’s most beloved composers.
Showtime: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
A masterclass for students will be offered by Robert Grayson at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, on campus. Registration required.
Southern Tier Symphony Holiday Brass
Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a dazzling performance by the Southern Tier Symphony! The Holiday Brass concert brings bold, joyful brass sounds to ring in the holidays.
Showtime: Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. | Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
A masterclass for students will be offered by members of the Southern Tier Symphony at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, on campus. Registration required.
Galvin Cello Quartet
Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of the Galvin Cello Quartet. These very talented musicians explore the limitless range of a cello ensemble by bringing together new works from diverse cultural backgrounds while seeking to establish the cello quartet as a core part of the classical music world.
Showtime: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. | Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
A masterclass for students will be offered by the Galvin Cello Quartet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, on campus. Registration required.
Willis Delony
Classical Piano | Jazz Trio
Friday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
One of the nation's leading classical/jazz crossover artists,
Willis Delony is sure to delight as he collaborates with regional renowned jazz artists. Get ready to enjoy an enchanting evening filled with beautiful melodies.
Showtime: Friday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
A masterclass for students will be offered by Willis Delony at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 12, on campus. Registration required.
Shakespeare Abridged
Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a unique and fast-paced take on the Bard with "Shakespeare Abridged"! The very comedic performance will be brought to our stage by the Kenan Center Troupe. The
Kenan Center is one of the premier facilities in the Buffalo Niagara region for arts, education and recreation programming.
Showtime: Friday, April 17, and Saturday April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
A masterclass for students will be offered by the Kenan Center Troupe at a time to be determined, Saturday, April 18, on campus. Registration required. Closing Ceremony | Gala
Calabria Foti, Laura Peterson, Jazz Musicians
Friday, April 24, 2026
Join us as we conclude our yearlong celebration with a special evening honoring the center's founders and supporters. The gala will feature a performance by Olean-born, Grammy-nominated artist Calabria Foti, pianist and SBU professor Laura Peterson, Jazz musicians and more. Please watch this space for more details.
Each performance in the 2025-2026 Performing Arts Series is made possible through the generous collaboration of Friends of Good Music and the Southern Tier Symphony.