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Events for Friday, February 08, 2013
Art | Back To Top | |
| “Student Interpretation of the Nichols School Collection,” featuring artwork by various artists | ||
| Fri. Jan 18 to Sat. Mar 23 | ||
| This exhibition incorporates work from Nichols School’s five permanent art collections and new work by current students. The students studied the artists and the work in the Nichols School Collection and after reviewing the artwork, each student selected a piece to use as inspiration for their project. Each student developed and executed the project based on their interpretation of the original collection artwork. The exhibition will feature a selection of student work alongside the collection piece that inspired it. “The Nichols School Art Collection is a highly exceptional survey of work in all media by artists who are acclaimed locally, nationally and internationally,” said Gerald Mead, art collector and independent curator. “Displayed throughout the school campus, it provides an invaluable opportunity for students, faculty and staff to continually encounter and be inspired by original works of art. This encyclopedic collection, particularly rich with exemplary work by many of Western New York’s most prominent artists, has been described as ‘hidden in plain sight.’ Perhaps it is that spirit of discovery with which these works are viewed in the school’s hallways, offices and classrooms that make this important collection all the more special.” In the Boocock Reading Room, the work of internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, Laylah Ali ’86, shares a wall with the beloved area artist, Catherine Koenig. In the Upper School faculty room, works by Salvatore Dali hang, and in the Middle School faculty room, Charles Burchfield’s work on paper, “Plan for a Toy Bank,” can be examined as one pours coffee. Nichols has a commitment to art that extends beyond its studios and curriculum. The diaspora of artwork in offices, classrooms, hallways, lecture halls and more mark the importance of art at the school. The question was posed: How has this work, which is part of a rich and dedicated tradition at Nichols, remained hidden to many of its students and the greater community for years? The exhibit will feature artwork from the Nichols School Collection, which includes work by Monica Angle, Jim Bird, Catherine Koenig, Grace McKendry, Catherine Parker, Walter Prochownik and Peter Stephens, in addition to various works by current Nichols School students. Opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 7 The show runs Jan. 18 through March 23; gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. h/c access | ||
| Nichols School Gallery, Flickinger Performing Arts Center | ||
| 1250 Amherst St., Buffalo 14216 | ||
| See Map | ||
Dance | Back To Top | |
| Cheerleading Workshop | ||
| Wed. Jan 9 to Sat. Feb 16 | ||
| 2/15 and 2/16 | ||
| Inviting girls ages, 5-12 to attend a fun 2 day cheerleading workshop in Buffalo. The workshop is designed to help build self-esteem, confidence and teamwork. They will learn cheers, chants, kicks and a dance routine. The total cost of the workshop is $50.00, this includes the 2 day workshop, a custom t-shirt and hair bow. February 15th and 16th. Please contact for more details on the event and pre-registration begins now! Spots are filling up fast! h/c access, $ | ||
| TBA | ||
| Community Center, Buffalo 14215 | ||
| 225-4396 | ||
| See Map | ||
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| Cardinal O'Hara 19th Annual Theme Tray | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Friday, February 8, 2013 at 6pm | ||
| 19th annual Theme Tray Auction features a large assortment of basket raffles. Prizes include baskets from local businesses such as Wegmans, Rizzo’s and Premier Foods. Admission to the event is $5.00, which includes a sheet of 20 tickets. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, big-ticket raffles and snack and dinner items available for purchase during the evening. Proceeds from the event will be used to help fund further renovations of the Cardinal O’Hara Science Laboratory h/c access, $ | ||
| Cardinal O‘Hara High School | ||
| 39 O‘Hara Rd, Tonawanda 14150 | ||
| www.cardinalohara.com | ||
| 6952600 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Christian Academy of Western New York Annual Dinner Auction | ||
| Tue. Jan 29 to Fri. Mar 8 | ||
| Friday March 8, 2013 6-9 pm | ||
| Christian Academy of WNY (CAWNY) is hosting its Annual Dinner Auction, celebrating 20 years of Christian Education. CAWNY is a prek- 12th grade non denominational, independent private school located in North Tonawanda. This years event is being held on March 8, 2013 from 6- 9pm at Banchetti's Restaurant in Amherst. Tickets are $20 a piece and include buffet, entrance for silent auction, speakers and entertainment. There are also sponsor tables available as well. Please contact 433-1652 for more information and/or to purchase tickets today. Thank you for support Christian Education. cawny.com h/c access, $ | ||
| Banchetti‘s by Rizzo | ||
| 550 North Forest , Amherst 14228 | ||
| www.cawny.com | ||
| 433-1652 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Just for Kids Mid-Winter Break Camps | ||
| Wed. Jan 16 to Fri. Feb 22 | ||
| Looking for something new for your children this February break? Send them to Just for Kids break camp! We provide engaging activities with sports coordinators and special guests, along with fine arts and hands-on activities and great daily themes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included. Camp runs 7:30 am- 5:30 pm February 19th-22nd with locations in Williamsville and Grand Island schools! We’re flexible- register for one day or the whole week, to spice up your child’s break! Additional information and registration materials are available at www.justforkidsonline.org/break- camps. h/c access, $ | ||
| Maple East Elementary School / Connor Middle School | ||
| 1500 Maple Rd. / 1100 Ransom Rd., Williamsville / Grand Island 14221 / 14072 | ||
| www.justforkidsonline.org | ||
| See Map | ||
Festivals | Back To Top | |
| Be Mine with Wine | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 to Sun. Feb 10 | ||
| Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm | ||
| $30/advance online; $35/at the door. Spend the weekend with your sweetheart sampling wine paired with chocolates from a local chocolatier. Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and a chocolate sample at each participating winery, and a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery. h/c access, $ | ||
| Niagara Wine Trail | ||
| Between Niagara and Orleans Counties, Lockport 14094 | ||
| www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html#february | ||
| See Map | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| 2013 Conservation Tree & Shrub Seedlings Available | ||
| Thu. Jan 24 to Wed. Mar 13 | ||
| 8am-5pm | ||
| Order forms for the 2013 Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. The District is offering many varieties of conservation trees and shrubs, wildflower seed mixes, and seedling packets which have combinations of trees and shrubs chosen to attract, feed and shelter birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Landowners can practice conservation by planting seedlings and wildflowers to provide wildlife food and habitat, shelter crops and landscape, reduce heating/cooling expenses, protect water quality, reduce air pollution, and stabilize erodible land. Seedlings are also an inexpensive alternative for replacing trees that have been damaged or lost. Thirty-two species of trees and shrubs are available this year. The one-to-three-year-old bare root seedlings, which range in size from 6 to 24 inches, are available in lots of 10 to 500. The District is offering an expanded selection of four- year-old evergreen transplants which are more mature trees with thicker stems, more branching and more developed roots. Also, a new seedling introduction to the 2013 program is the broadleaf tree Shagbark Hickory. The District also stocks marking flags, fertilizer tablets, and tree shelters to help promote the success of your plantings. Bluebird nest boxes can be ordered through the program or be purchased at the District office. Order forms may be obtained by stopping at the District office at 50 Commerce Way in East Aurora (behind Post Office), by calling (716) 652-8480 ext. 5, or by printing the order form from the District website at www.ecswcd.org. Orders are due by March 15, 2013 and pick-up will be on Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. h/c access | ||
| 50 Commerce Way | ||
| 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora 14052 | ||
| www.ecswcd.org | ||
| 716 652 8480 ext 5 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Chinese Auction & Lottery Drawing | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 PM | ||
| 2 ways to have fun: $20 ticket enters you in a lottery with 4 chances to win, food and a cocktail. (1st prize:$1,000, 2nd:$500, 3rd: $250, 4th:$125). Only 400 of these will be sold. For all others, $5 buys you your first sheet of tickets for a great Cinese auction. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and Luminosa Winterguard (a not for profit, independent winterguard team). h/c access, $ | ||
| Orchard Park American Legion Post 567 | ||
| 3740 N. Buffalo St., Orchard Park 14127 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Queens Court, Anti Valentine's Day Beer Blast Public | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Sick of the usual Valentine’s hullabaloo? Want to hip-check love and send it flying out of bounds? Bring a date you hate and join the Queen City Roller Girls during a night of beer, prizes and Guitar Hero. On Friday, Feb. 8 from 7-11 p.m., the Queen City Roller Girls will host an Anti-Valentine’s Day Beer Blast at Transit Music/Sports Lounge. For $25 at the door, partiers will have unlimited beer, well drinks and munchies to drown their sorrows, as well as pizza from Nino’s Pizza in Hamburg. Dollar Jell-O shots will also be on hand for the especially broken-hearted. Didn’t get any chocolate this year? Attendants can still walk away with a fabulous door prize or a 50/50 raffle basket. Jilted lovers can also pour their heart into a ballad during a Guitar Hero contest (first two tries free, $1 each additional try). Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact Rachel Bellavia (Maulbright Knocks) at PR@qcrg.net. h/c access, $ | ||
| Transit Music/Sports Lounge | ||
| 4723 Transit Road, Depew 14043 | ||
| www.facebook.com/events/394540153967809/?ref=2 | ||
| See Map | ||
| The World's Largest Fish Fry | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| February 8, 3:30-7PM | ||
| "The World's Largest Fish Fry" The East Aurora Kiwanis Club and BW BBQ are partnering to break the Guiness Book of World Records for the most fish dinners served at one location. Last year we came very close and expect to break the record this year!! Parkdale School (Girard Ave. entrance) 3:30 - 7 PM. Take out, curbside pickup only. h/c access | ||
| Parkdale School | ||
| Girard Avenue, , East Aurora, NY 14052 | ||
| theworldslargestfishfry.com | ||
| 863-2617 | ||
| See Map | ||
Meetings | Back To Top | |
| Bell Ski Club General membership meeting. | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Friday 8pm | ||
| Bell Ski Club will hold it's monthly general membership meeting with a Valentine's theme. Come join us and see what events are planned for the next several months. We are a club which features outdoor activities along with social opportunities. h/c access, $ | ||
| Knights of Columbus Hall | ||
| 1841 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island 14072 | ||
| See Map | ||
Museums / Exhibits | Back To Top | |
| The Second Friday Celebration | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Friday, February 8, 4 - 8 pm | ||
| The Second Friday celebration at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, sponsored by M&T Bank, offers happy hours, programs, concerts, screenings or other special events. Join the museum for an opening celebration of the exhibitions Bruce Jackson: Being There Photographs 1962-2012; Suspended Motion: Ellen Steinfeld and Selected Artists from Arts Work at Autism Services. h/c access, $ | ||
| Burchfield Penney Art Center | ||
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 | ||
| http://www.burchfieldpenney.org | ||
| (716) 878-6011 | ||
| See Map | ||
Music / Concerts | Back To Top | |
| Broadway in Love | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Feb. 8 at 7:30 | ||
| Concert features love songs from well-known Broadway musicals like My Fair Lady, West Side Story, The Fantasticks, Chess, Pajama Game, South Pacific and more. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at door. h/c access, $ | ||
| Amherst Community Church | ||
| 77 Washington Highway, Amherst 14226 | ||
| www.operalytes.com | ||
| 834-9700 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Live Music at the Trailside Grill & Bar | ||
| Sat. Jan 19 to Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/8 9pm-1am | ||
| Free live music at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure's Trailside Grill & Bar in Varysburg. All performances are from 9pm - 1am on dates below. Sat Jan 19: Savage Cabbage Band (Rock) Sat Jan 26: Only Humen (Rock) Sat Feb 2: Double Cross (Country) Fri Feb 8: Two For The Road (Multi-genre) h/c access | ||
| Trailside Grill and Bar | ||
| 2887 Royce Road, Varysburg 14167 | ||
| www.hiddenvalleyadventure.com | ||
| (585) 535-4100 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Penny Wiskey | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Live music! h/c access | ||
| Armor Inn Tap Room | ||
| 5381 Abbott Rd, Hamburg 14075 | ||
| www.armorinn.com | ||
| 202-1315 | ||
| See Map | ||
Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
| BONHOEFFER Tour: An Evening with Eric Metaxas NY Times #1 Best Selling Author | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 | ||
| Friday Feb 8th, 7-10pm | ||
| Join New York Times #1 Best Selling author Eric Metaxas, as he shares the story of how Bonhoeffer gives witness to one man’s extraordinary faith and to the tortured fate of the nation he sought to deliver from the curse of Nazism. Bonhoeffer is the story of a life framed by a passion for truth and a commitment to justice on behalf of those who face implacable evil. There will be time for Q&A. as well as an opportunity for book signing with Eric. The first 500 who purchase event ticket and Bonhoeffer book will also receive an advanced copy of Eric's latest book "7 Men", and be invited to a pre-event book signing with Eric (6:15-6:45) h/c access, $ | ||
| Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church | ||
| 8445 Greiner Road, Williamsville 14221 | ||
| http://www.gotothehub.com/liveevents/bonhoeffertour/ | ||
| (716) 688-7165 | ||
| See Map | ||
Sports | Back To Top | |
| Aurora Arsenal House Soccer Registration | ||
| Sun. Jan 13 to Fri. Mar 1 | ||
| Now through March 1, 2013 | ||
| Aurora Arsenal Soccer is currently holding House Soccer Registration for the Spring Season. Visit our website at www.AuroraArsenal.org and click on the House Registration link to register. ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONE ONLINE THIS YEAR! Early Bird registration until February 1st. Regular registration until March 1st. NEW THIS YEAR - NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH 1, 2013. Please contact Treasurer Chris Ruhland at 652-4247 if you need a paper registration form. Please contact House Coordinator Heidi Potenza at 652-4229 with any questions. h/c access, $ | ||
| www.AuroraArsenal.org | ||
| online, Aurora 14052 | ||
| www.AuroraArsenal.org | ||
| 652-4229 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Cheerleading Workshop | ||
| Sat. Jan 26 to Sat. Feb 16 | ||
| 02/08 6-8 pm, 02/09 12-2 pm, 02/15 6-8 pm, 02/16 12-2 pm | ||
| Inviting girls ages 5-12 to participate in a cheerleading workshop to be held February 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th. The workshop will teach the girls basic cheers, chants, kicks and a dance routine from a young lady from the cheer heartland of Georgia. Pre-registration begins January 26th for $25.00. h/c access, $ | ||
| Church or Community Center | ||
| TBA, Buffalo 14215 | ||
| 2254396 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Happy Feet Soccer Leagues | ||
| Sun. Sep 16 to Tue. May 28 | ||
| Mutiple days/time options | ||
| Youth Soccer Leagues for kids ages 2-6. Fun Instructional Leagues this fall (outdoor) and winter (indoors). See website for info and registration. h/c access, $ | ||
| Windom Elementary | ||
| 3870 Sheldon Rd, Orchard Park 14127 | ||
| www.happyfeetbuffalo.com | ||
| 989-9400 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Happy Feet Soccer Leagues | ||
| Sun. Sep 16 to Mon. May 20 | ||
| Mutiple days/time options | ||
| Youth Soccer Leagues for kids ages 2-6. Fun Instructional Leagues this fall (outdoor) and winter (indoors). See website for info and registration. h/c access, $ | ||
| Cheektowaga High School | ||
| 3600 Union Rd, Cheektowaga 14225 | ||
| www.happyfeetbuffalo.com | ||
| 989-9400 | ||
| See Map | ||
Theatre / Stage | Back To Top | |
| 9 Parts of Desire | ||
| Wed. Feb 6 to Sat. Feb 9 | ||
| Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 pm | ||
| 9 Parts of Desire written by Heather Raffo, details the lives of nine Iraqi women spanning the decades between the first and second Gulf wars and occupation. Tickets are $6 for Buffalo State students, $10 for faculty, staff, and alumni, and $15 for the general public. High school students with ID are admitted for free. h/c access, $ | ||
| Burchfield Penney Art Center | ||
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 | ||
| https://secure3.ticketguys.com/buffalostatetheater/ | ||
| (716) 878-3005 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Circle Mirror Transformation | ||
| Fri. Feb 1 to Sun. Feb 17 | ||
| Thursday - Saturday: 8:00pm/Saturday - Sunday: 2:00pm | ||
| A WNY Premiere at 710 Main Theatre Feb. 1 – 17, 2013 By Annie Baker * Directed by Scott Behrend Five small-town strangers leave their comfort zones and come together in Marty’s “Adult Creative Drama” community education course. Instructor Marty is boundless in her invention and enthusiasm, though she has never taught a Theatre class before. Newly minted divorcee Schultz seeks adventure and validation (or maybe just wants to be around people). Lauren is a rudderless teenager who half-heartedly participates, despite her claims that she wants to do some “real acting”. Theresa is a “real actress” – or at least has been trying to be a real actress in New York City – but now has returned to rural Vermont, stinging from rejection and romantic disaster. And James is present… well… mostly in a display of moral support (Marty is his wife). Novice Acting Coach Marty offers this motley crew no end of exercises, games, and self- reflective assignments to sink their teeth into: they pose as trees, beds, and baseball gloves; they perform emotional scenes using only words like “goulash” and “ak-mak”; they pretend to be one another, telling each other life stories (or as best as they’re able to discern). They write deep, dark secrets (anonymously) on scraps of paper and listen, sitting in a circle on the floor, as the confessions are drawn at random and read aloud. “I’m so excited to get to know all of you,” Marty tells her four students at their first meeting. Eight weeks later, there has been laughter and conflict… discoveries have been made… alliances and flirtations are formed and discarded, and new ones evolve in their place… and each of these five strangers has, indeed, come to know one another – and themselves – much more profoundly and intimately than they ever would have suspected. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 1-800-745-3000 OR WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM. h/c access, $ | ||
| 710 Main Theatre | ||
| 710 Main Street, Buffalo 14202 | ||
| http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/2012/05/circle-mirror-transformation/ | ||
| 1-800-745-3000 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Deadly Nightcap | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 to Sun. Feb 17 | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 & 15, Sat. Feb 9 & 16 - 7:30pm, Sun. Feb 10 & 17, Thurs. Feb 14 - 2:30pm | ||
| A Mystery by FRANCIS DURBRIDGE Produced by THE MYSTERY COMPANY Hold onto your seats for this British thriller. When a callous husband brings his wife to the cusp of a nervous breakdown, he sets up the perfect scenario for her tragic “suicide” or so it may first appear. Tickets: $20 Adult, $18 Student/Senior h/c access, $ | ||
| Lancaster Opera House | ||
| 21 Central Ave., Lancaster 14086 | ||
| www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=166 | ||
| 683-1776 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Inherit The Wind | ||
| Fri. Feb 8 to Sun. Feb 17 | ||
| Fri/Sat 7:30; Sundays 3:00 | ||
| Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents the classic courtroom drama "Inherit The Wind" based on the Scopes Money Trial. h/c access, $ | ||
| Ellicott Creek Playhouse | ||
| 530 Ellicott Creek Rd, Tonawanda 14150 | ||
| www.niagaratheatre.com | ||
| 284-6358 | ||
| See Map | ||
| RENT | ||
| Wed. Jan 23 to Sun. Mar 3 | ||
| W 7pm; TH 7pm; F 8pm; SA 4pm & 8pm; SU 2pm | ||
| It’s an all new look at Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical. With its music stripped down to its essence and played by actors in a deliberate departure from the over amplified arena style performances that earned the show the nickname Rant, this production of RENT promises to bring the compelling story to audiences in a whole new way. h/c access, $ | ||
| MusicalFare Theatre | ||
| 4380 Main Street, Amherst 14226 | ||
| www.musicalfare.com | ||
| 716-839-8540 | ||
| See Map | ||
Workshops | Back To Top | |
| CHEERLEADING WORKSHOP | ||
| Mon. Jan 7 to Sat. Feb 16 | ||
| 2/15 6-8 pm and 2/16 1-3 pm | ||
| Cheerleading workshop for girls between the ages of 5-12. This worshop will teach cheer fundamentals such as cheers, chants, kicks and a dance routine. Pre-registration begins January 26th for $25.00. The workshop will begin February 15th 6-8 pm, and February 16th 1-3 pm. A final payment of $25.00 due the first day of class. The girls will receive a t-shirt and hair bow upon completion of the workshop. h/c access, $ | ||
| Dance Studio | ||
| Hertel Avenue, Buffalo 14216 | ||
| 2254396 | ||
| See Map | ||
| GED Preparation & Job Readiness Classes | ||
| Thu. Apr 12 to Fri. Apr 12 | ||
| Mon-Fri; 9:00 - 12:00 | ||
| Need your high school equivalency diploma? Get your GED classes for free. Classes held in Lackawanna at the St. Barbara's Community Center, located at 75 Caldwell Place, Lackawanna, NY 14218. Classes operate, Monday-Friday from 9:00- 12:00. To register or for further information call 332-1830 or 893-3500 . Don't delay get started now. h/c access, $ | ||
| St. Barbara‘s Community Center | ||
| 75 Caldwell Place, Lackawanna 14211 | ||
| 716-893-3500 | ||
| See Map | ||
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