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Graduation Dances is a farewell from Department of Dance majors

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 6:00am

Graduation Dances is a farewell from Department of Dance majors

Department of Dance majors at The College of Brockport will perform a final dance -- "Graduation Dances" -- on Friday, May 17. There will be two separate, free performances at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Hartwell Dance Theater.

School officials says the works have been created by a variety of choreographers including outside professionals, school faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.

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Brockport's "How to Succeed in Business" recognized by RBTL's "Stars of Tomorrow"

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Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:00am

Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Stars of Tomorrow recently held its annual recognition ceremony that celebrates high school musical theatre productions in the greater Rochester area.

The Stars of Tomorrow made its debut in the greater Rochester area in 1999. Local high schools with fall and spring productions are invited to participate in the program. Schools are divided into four divisions based on school populations and judges are assigned specific divisions. Areas of concentration are scored, and awards are given to schools or individuals with the highest scores within each category.

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Canal season opening to be celebrated on in Brockport Sunday

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Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:00am

The official opening of canal season in Brockport will be celebrated on Sunday. The celebration begins at noon at the Canalfront Welcome Center in Harvester Park on Water Street.

Director Brian U. Stratton of NYS Canal Corporation along with local officials and canal stakeholders will be in attendance.

This year marks the 189th season of New York's Canal system.

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32 local schools to perform at RBTL's Stars of Tomorrow

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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 6:00am

The Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Stars of Tomorrow 15th Annual Recognition Ceremony, presented by Palmer’s Direct To You Market, Sponsored by McDonalds, will be held on Thursday at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester. The Stars of Tomorrow is a program that celebrates high school musical theatre productions in the greater Rochester area in true Tony Award fashion.

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Canal Opening Celebration Concert to be held in May

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Monday, April 29th, 2013, 10:44am

The Brockport Symphony Orchestra and the Golden Eagles String Band will be performing at a Canal Opening Celebration Concert on Sunday, May 5.

The Brockport Symphony Orchestra will perform three canal-themed works with the Golden Eagles String Band opening the concert. The 4 p.m. concert will be held in the Seymour College Union Ballroom.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

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32 local schools to perform at RBTL's Stars of Tomorrow

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Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 6:00am

The Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Stars of Tomorrow 15th Annual Recognition Ceremony, presented by Palmer’s Direct To You Market, Sponsored by McDonalds, will be held on Thursday, May 2, at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester. The Stars of Tomorrow is a program that celebrates high school musical theatre productions in the greater Rochester area in true Tony Award fashion.

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Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble to perform five times

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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 7:44am

Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble to perform five times

The College at Brockport will present the Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble for a total of five performances this year.

The troupe, which is under the artistic direction of Clyde Alafiju Morgan and the musical direction of Khalid Abdul N’Faly Saleem, will perform on Thursday through Saturday evenings, May 2 – 4, at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, May 4 and 5, at 2 p.m. in Hartwell Dance Theater.

Ticket prices are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors, college alumni, faculty, staff and $8 for students.

To purchase tickets, please call 585-395-2787.