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Sabina honored for 25 years with musicians’ association

Feb 10, 2026 | In December 2025, Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Art, Music and Theater, was one of several musicians honored in Buffalo by the Buffalo Musicians’ Association (Local 92, American Federation of Musicians) for 25 years of service.

Award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet at SBU’s Quick Center Feb. 20

Feb 05, 2026 | The award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet performs Feb. 20 as part of the Quick Center's 30th anniversary season, with additional masterclasses and community performances.

SBU’s Quick Center to feature Onondaga potter Peter B. Jones

Jan 14, 2026 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� will present an exhibition of new work by renowned Onondaga potter and sculptor Peter B. Jones in the Dresser Gallery, opening Friday, Jan. 23.

Stevens, Latvian composer inspire students through choral art

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Brian Stevens, director of choral activities in the Department of Art, Music and Theater, hosted acclaimed Latvian composer Laura Jēkabsone for a week of rehearsals and workshops with his Western New York-based professional treble chamber choir, Vox Lusciniae, in preparation for their Oct. 4 concert.

SBU’s Quick Arts Center to Host Southern Tier Symphony

Nov 18, 2025 | Ring in the holidays with the Southern Tier Symphony’s “Holiday Brass” concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

SBU Jazz Band to perform works of legends Nov. 9 at Quick Center

Oct 31, 2025 | The SBU Jazz Band will perform a program of original contemporary jazz arrangements as well as new arrangements of classic tunes by an array of jazz giants at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center for the Arts.

Quick Center: ‘Art of Storytelling’ audio tour with Ed. Simone

Oct 20, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� invites visitors to experience a new kind of journey through time and beauty with “The Art of Storytelling,” now open in the center’s Beltz Gallery.

Harris exhibition to help Quick Center launch 30th anniversary

Sep 17, 2025 | As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Heather Lynn Harris, MFA, will present a special exhibition in The Front Gallery.

Waterman immersive exhibition to be unveiled at QCA Sunday

Sep 16, 2025 | Artist Carson Waterman, a cultural icon of the Seneca Nation, will be featured as the centerpiece of the Laine Immersion Arts Exhibition.

Fox, Wintermantel exhibitions to open Sunday as QCA starts 30th

Sep 15, 2025 | As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51��, the Dresser Gallery will feature an evocative exhibition of realist works by acclaimed painters Mikel Wintermantel and Barbara Fox, alongside a special tribute to the late J. Cole Young, former head of 51��’s Fine Arts Department.

Quick Center marks 30th season with BPO, gallery debuts

Sep 01, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� will celebrate its 30th anniversary by opening both its performance and exhibition seasons with a vibrant day of music and art on Sunday, Sept. 21.

SBU’s Quick Center unveils 30th performance & exhibition season

Aug 01, 2025 | A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 2025-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Atlantic Brass hosts free concerts, classes at SBU’s Quick Center

Jun 26, 2025 | The Atlantic Brass Quintet, one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, returns to 51�� this summer for its 32nd annual Summer Seminar.

SBU's Sabina named to two-year term on jazz journal editorial board

May 01, 2025 | Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, was recently appointed to the editorial board of Jazz Education in Research and Practice (JAZZ).

SBU’s Quick Center celebrates budding young artists

Apr 25, 2025 | Works by 114 student artists, selected from more than 200 submissions, are on display at 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts as part of its annual High School Juried Art Exhibition. Selected through an extensive jurying process, the works are being exhibited on the Quick Center’s mezzanine level through May 11.

SBU’s Quick Center to host open house for 30th Anniversary

Apr 11, 2025 | As part of its yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) will host a community open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The event is free and open to the public.

SBU's Stevens contributes to book about by women composers

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Brian Stevens, lecturer of Music, is a contributing author to a newly published book titled "Choral Repertoire by Women Composers." Published by G.I.A., the book profiles the lives and works of more than 200 women choral composers.

SBU’s Quick Center plans yearlong 30th anniversary celebration

Apr 04, 2025 | 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts today announced a yearlong celebration marking its 30th anniversary, kicking off April 26, 2025, and continuing through April 2026. The milestone will be commemorated with a range of performances, special events and community engagement initiatives, reflecting the Quick Center’s history and commitment to the visual and performing arts.

Olean Zonta lauds Quick Center’s Rachel Harris with Yellow Rose

Mar 24, 2025 | Dr. Rachel Harris, executive director of 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, was honored with the Olean Zonta Club’s Yellow Rose Award.

SBU’s Quick Center hosts gallery talk Saturday

Mar 13, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� will host an opening reception and gallery talk for the exhibition titled “Connectivity” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15.

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