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Recital to raise funds for Ukrainian refugee family

Recital to raise funds for Ukrainian refugee family

The Feb. 9 concert will celebrate the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven.


Staged reading of ‘The Bone Harp’ planned

Staged reading of ‘The Bone Harp’ planned

SUNY Cortland students are now fine-tuning the new musical for future professional production.


Billy Joel Piano dedicated

Billy Joel Piano dedicated

Alumni group permanently commemorates the star’s campus performances.


Cortland College-Community Orchestra names conductor

Cortland College-Community Orchestra names conductor

Ithaca conductor Max Buckholtz has taught music to tots through collegians.


Musical theatre students present Sondheim’s ‘Company’

Musical theatre students present Sondheim’s ‘Company’

The ground-breaking musical comedy runs Thursday through Sunday at Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre.


“Possessing Harriet” opens Feb. 24

“Possessing Harriet” opens Feb. 24

The play recounts the true story of an escaped slave in Madison County in 1839.


SUNY Cortland alum wins $112,000 on Wheel of Fortune

SUNY Cortland alum wins $112,000 on Wheel of Fortune

Schenectady, N.Y., native Ilene Singer Knebel ’84 is the first $100,000 bonus round winner in 2022.


Orchestra plans holiday concert

Orchestra plans holiday concert

The Dec. 7 concert “It’s About Time” explores a musical approach that’s worked through the ages.


“Big Fish” opens Friday, Nov. 12

“Big Fish” opens Friday, Nov. 12

The musical will be performed in Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre through Nov. 21.


Performing Arts Department announces 2021-22 calendar

Performing Arts Department announces 2021-22 calendar

Several musicals, plays, concerts and demonstrations are among the highlights.