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| “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 |
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| Storrs All High Photo Show |
| Sun. Mar 3 to Fri. Mar 29 |
| M-F, Noon-5 PM; SA & SU, 2-5 PM |
Featuring work by students from more than 30 WNY high schools. Free public reception SU, Mar 3, 2-5 PM. h/c access |
| Kenan Center House Gallery |
| 433 Locust St, Lockport 14094 |
| www.kenancenter.org |
| 433-2617 |
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Dance | Back To Top | |
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| Lindy Fix |
| Thu. Jun 16 to Sun. Dec 31 |
| Every Tuesday, 8-10 pm |
Learn to Swing Dance No partner necessary Beginner lessons: 8-8:30 pm Social Dance: 8:30-10 pm Every Tuesday All for $4. Learn East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston & Shag www.SwingBuffalo.com e-mail: SwingBuffalo@gmail.com 716-634-8874 h/c access, $ |
| Polish Cadets Hall |
| 927 Grant St.., Buffalo 14207 |
| www.SwingBuffalo.com |
| 716-634-8874 |
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| Lindy Fix |
| Tue. Jan 22 to Tue. Sep 10 |
| 8-10 (or 11 w/ live band) |
A weekly swing dance with a drop-in style beginner lesson from 8-8:30. No partner or exp. nec. Live bands about once a month. h/c access, $ |
| Polish Cadets Hall |
| 927 Grant St., Buffalo 14207 |
| LindyFix.com |
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| Winter Dance Workshops |
| Mon. Jan 14 to Sat. Mar 16 |
Our 8-week dance and fitness classes are perfect for those that are looking to try something new without an annual commitment in a fun, friendly atmosphere!
Children’s Classes: Mommy & Me Creative Movement Ballet & Tap Combo Musical Theater
Adult Classes: Ballet Ballet Fitness Jazz Tap Hip Hop Zumba h/c access, $ |
| Buffalo Dance Center |
| Elma Plaza - 2331 Bowen Rd, Elma 14059 |
| www.buffalodancecenter.com |
| 716-901-4263 |
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Family Events | Back To Top | |
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| Toddler Story Time: St. Patrick's Day |
| Tue. Mar 5 |
| 10-11am |
Children will delight in the story of St. Patrick read aloud. Also fetured are hands on crafts, museum exhibit tours! Cost: Museum admission, Free for members h/c access, $ |
| Buffalo History Museum |
| One Museum Court, Buffalo 14216 |
| www.buffalohistory.org |
| 716-873-9644 |
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Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
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| 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 |
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| Gowns 4 Proms |
| Fri. Mar 1 to Mon. Apr 1 |
| March 1- April 1, 2013 |
Drop off a new or gently used prom dress at Boulevard Mall Guest Services and help make this prom season special for a Buffalo student. Thank you! h/c access |
| Boulevard Mall |
| 730 Alberta Drive, Amherst 14226 |
| www.boulevard-mall.com |
| 834-8600 |
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Museums / Exhibits | Back To Top | |
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| Portals to Another Landscape |
| Wed. Feb 20 to Thu. Mar 7 |
| Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm |
The Buffalo State Interior Design Department is hosting an exhibition of installation and graphic works of the German scenographer Kristina Siegel, through March 7 in Upton Hall’s Czurles- Nelson Gallery. The exhibition is a spatial installation based on a memento mori theme. A free reception with the artist will be held on March 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the gallery. All are welcome to attend. Exhibit is Monday through Friday during gallery hours. h/c access |
| Czurles-Nelson Gallery at Buffalo State |
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 |
| www.buffalostate.edu/design/events |
| (716) 878-3549 |
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Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
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| An Evening with Bill Cleary |
| Tue. Mar 5 |
| Tuesday, 7:00 pm |
Bill Cleary, Buffalo State alumnus and former consumer marketing manager at Apple, will discuss “How Apple and Steve Jobs Changed Marketing” on March 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center on the Buffalo State Campus, 1300 Elmwood Avenue. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the museum’s Tower Auditorium. Cleary will provide an insider’s view of the last 30 years of Apple’s innovative marketing programs and how founder Steve Jobs transformed the motion picture and music industries, as well as smartphones and computers. This Year of the City presentation is sponsored by Buffalo State’s Institutional Advancement Office, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Business Department Marketing Club, and Anthropology, Business, and Communication departments. h/c access |
| Burchfield Penney Art Center |
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 |
| burchfieldpenney.org/ |
| 716-878-6011 |
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Sports | Back To Top | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Workshops | Back To Top | |
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| 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 |
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| Swing Dance Classes |
| Tue. Jan 22 to Tue. Sep 10 |
| 7pm-8pm |
Scheduled classes held the hour before "Lindy Fix". See website for class schedule/flyers. Registration required. h/c access, $ |
| Polish Cadets Hall |
| 927 Grant St., Buffalo 14207 |
| SwingBuffalo.com |
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| Transition to Adulthood |
| Tue. Mar 5 |
What happens after high school for students with disabilities? What questions should you ask and whom do you ask? When should families start thinking about and planning for adult life? In this workshop participants will understand the special education system's responsibilities regarding all areas of living..."Live, Learn, Work and Play." An introduction to community based services will be provided. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 toll free or go online: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/Workshops/W orkshopRegistration h/c access |
| Parent Network |
| 1000 Main St., Buffalo 14202 |
| 866-277-4762 |
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