Arts & Cultural Programs

Let's talk about Banned Books, censorship, and recent legislature passed to arrest librarians. Banned Books Week is an annual event launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries. The event highlights the value of free and open access to information, by bringing librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types together in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas.

See how Tom uses his fingertips, palms, and multiple brushes to paint portraits of famous people and guests of honor at virtually any type of event. His experience of color, music, and action is a captivating way to bring people into the world of art!

An original story created by the JCC Uncommoners ensemble, based on "Decadal," a work of art by David Schuckel that was featured in the fall 2023 "Reiterations in Glass" exhibition in the Weeks Gallery. 

The Hatch, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County, is excited to announce its first workshop! Learn the science behind sourdough, its history, and the science behind it. The workshop will cover fermentation, food safety, and how to make sourdough starter. Attendees will get recipes, taste different sourdoughs, and leave ready to begin baking at home with their own starter!

Join the JCC Spectrum Club for a fun presentation on the history and culture of drag. A question and answer session with local drag king Damian Slayer will follow. Catering by Charlie's and ZET's Italian Ice. 

Students in Acting I will present monologues from Tony Kushner's "A Bright Room Called Day" surrounded by the Juried Student Art Exhibition in recognition of its last day in the Weeks Gallery.

THE ASSEMBLY will host an improvisation clinic in advance of their 7 p.m. Jazz Fest performance. The clinic is free of charge and open to the public...bring your instrument and learn more about jazz improvisation from the members of THE ASSEMBLY!

Carry a poem in your pocket today to celebrate National Poetry Month! Throughout the day, randomly revisit your selection and read it out loud. In need of a poem? Taylor Flores and student workers for the library placed pockets stuffed with thoughtfully chosen poems around campus in hopes everyone joins in the joy!  

The JCC Music Department is proud to present the 2024 Spring Jam! This energetic and exciting concert is open to the public and features JCC Rock Ensembles, directed by Bill Eckstrom, performing a variety of selections in a range of styles. The concert will also be streamed via Zoom.

The JCC Music Department is proud to present the 2024 Spring Concert!

This exciting program is open to the public and will feature the JCC Concert Choir and Concert Band performing a variety of selections in different styles. The Concert Choir is directed by Julie Costantini and the Concert Band is under the direction of Chris Wakefield. This event will also be live streamed via Zoom.