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Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls, who allegedly has one of the world's largest PEZ collections.

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"Just like us, they are dedicated to community involvement and to making sure young people find their voice," Takac said of the school.

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The college is also the location of the Castellani Art Museum, whose curator, Michael Beam, was a student of the artist whose "Arkansas Sunset" painting appeared on the cover of the Goo's first album (so was Takac - two different schools).

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The Castellani show begins with a Sunday afternoon reception - Jackson and Takac will be in attendance - and runs through Sept. 20.

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It was at Medaille that he inspired Takac and former Goo Goo Doll George Tutuska in ways of looking at art.

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Friday's concert will feature 15 local bands in all genres, including Bear Hunter, Wenzday Atemz and Inlite - what Takac called "a good cross-section of Western New York music."

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Takac is excited to finally reach out into Niagara County.

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Starting with a concert Friday and continuing with a new art exhibit that opens Sunday, this weekend's festivities are the first of what Takac hopes will be many ventures north for his group.

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Takac said he will be in attendance at some point this weekend but couldn't say for sure when he'd arrive.

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The concert serves as a "mini version of the bombardment of acts" the charity rolls out every year during its main festival in Buffalo, Takac said.

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