SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Allegany State Park will host a “By the Fireside” event on Dec. 17.
This month’s featured performance will be by the Studio 107 Chamber Players of Olean High School, playing songs of the season. The group, while consisting mainly of students, is often joined by alumni, community members and teachers.
“By the Fireside” will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the “decked out for the holidays” Red House Administration Building lobby. Residents are invited to come warm themselves by the fireside, enjoy the holiday decorations and listen to some festive music from the students.
They got their start in 2008 performing at the Olean Community Thanksgiving dinner. Since then they have performed at various venues, including community events, weddings, private parties and nursing homes. Each March during “Music in our Schools” Month the students offer a program called “Harmony in the Morning,” performing in the school foyer for a half-hour each day before school starts. The program offers the students a chance to show their appreciation to their school community and gives them the opportunity to share their music with their peers.
For more information call the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-354-9101 Ext. 236 or see the park’s Facebook at facebook.com/AlleganyStatePark.
