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Staller Center for the Arts 2018-19 Season Announced Gala 2019 Stars Renée Fleming, “The People’s Diva”

April 17, 2018, Stony Brook, NY – An exciting variety of dance companies, music genres of all kinds, a cirque extravaganza, a theatrical creation featuring the Emerson String Quartet, and the 2019 Gala with opera star Renée Fleming are among the many performances coming to the Staller Center for the Arts in its 2018-2019 season. Ticket for the 2018-2019 season go on sale Saturday, May 5 with discounts offered for multiple show purchases. Go to stallercenter.com for complete information. Staller Center Season at a Glance An Evening with Pat Metheny Sat, Sept 29, 2018 at 8 pm Compania Flamenca Sat, Oct 13, 2018 at 8 pm Starry Nights – October Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 7 pm Megan Hilty Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 8 pm Celebrity Autobiography Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 8 pm Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 8 pm Peridance Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 8 pm Emerson String Quartet Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 7 pm Soweto Gospel Choir Sat, Dec 8, 2018 at 8 pm Asere! A Fiesta Cubana - Havana Cuba All-Stars Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 8 pm Cirque Eloize “Saloon” Sat, Feb 2, 2019 at 8 pm Savion Glover Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 8 pm Emerson String Quartet Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 7 pm Turtle Island Quartet with Cyrus Chestnut Sat, Feb 16, 2019 at 8 pm Gala 2019 Renée Fleming Sat, March 2, 2019 at 8 pm Mayumana in “Currents” Sat, March 9, 2019 at 8 pm Starry Nights – March Thurs, March 14, 2019 at 7 pm Peter Cincotti Sat, March 16, 2019 at 8 pm Russian Ballet – Sleeping Beauty Sat, March 23, 2019 at 8 pm Regina Carter Quartet Sat, April 6, 2019 at 8 pm Emerson Quartet in “Shostakovich & The Black Monk” Fri, April 12, 2019 at 8 pm Complexions Contemporary Ballet Sat, May 4, 2019 at 8 pm Visit stallercenter.com or call (631) 632-ARTS [2787]. Staller Center provides discounts on tickets for children, students and seniors. MORE FROM STALLER CENTER IN 2018-2019 On the Staller Center screen this season Metropolitan Opera in HD, Fall & Spring Movies, and Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” from London’s National Theatre will all be featured on the Main Stage screen. Educational Outreach Programs

Among the educational outreach events being offered is a one-hour program for children: Turtle Island Quartet brings “The Art of the Groove” to Staller Center. Visit stallercenter.com/outreach COMING THIS SUMMER Stony Brook Film Festival Presented by Island Federal Credit Union, July 19-28, 2018. In its 23rd year, the acclaimed Stony Brook Film Festival Presented by Island Federal Credit Union brings a highly selective schedule of new independent films from around the world to Staller Center. Filmmakers will be in attendance for many of the screenings. The Festival, produced by Staller Center, screens films evenings and weekends. Parties and an awards reception are in the mix. For more information, go to stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

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