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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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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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| Williamsville School District Art Show |
| Mon. Mar 11 to Tue. Mar 12 |
| 6:00pm |
| Opening reception both nights starting at 6:00pm. h/c access |
| Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village |
| 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. , Amherst 14228 |
| www.bnhv.org |
| 716-689-1440 |
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Music / Concerts | Back To Top | |
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| Yale Russian Chorus Performance |
| Tue. Mar 12 |
| Tuesday, Mar 12, 7:00pm-8:00pm |
Concert by the Yale Russian Chorus to take place on Tuesday evening, March 12, 2013 at 7pm at Sst. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 45 Ideal St. Buffalo, NY 14206.
Performances in the past have been held at the White House, the Smithsonian, and the Russian Cultural Center in Washington, D.C.; Carnegie Hall, the Winter Garden, and St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan; and Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in Boston. The Yale Russian Chorus has also gone on tour in Ukraine, Russia, and throughout the United States, has recorded two high profile CDs, has cultivated major events such as the Slavic Choral Festival at Yale, and has attracted the attention of the professional arts media.
Tickets are available for purchase by sending a check to:
Sst. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 44 Benzinger St., Buffalo, NY 14206 For checks postmarked on or before March 1, 2013, tickets will be mailed to the purchaser. Ticket purchases postmarked after March 1, 2013 will be held at the door. Early bird ticket purchase $11/ticket. After March 3, 2013, ticket purchase $15/ticket.
Tickets may also be purchased at the following link: http://www.peterandpauloca.com/yale-chorus h/c access, $ |
| Sst. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church Hall |
| 45 Ideal St., Buffalo 14206 |
| peterandpauloca.com/yale-chorus |
| 716 893 0044 |
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Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
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| Mariam Ghani |
| Tue. Mar 12 |
| Tuesday, 12:00-1:00 pm |
As part of Buffalo State’s Year of the City, artist Mariam Ghani will deliver a free lunchtime lecture on March 12 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center Auditorium. Ghani is a Brooklyn-based artist, writer, and teacher whose research-based practice examines the intersections among place, memory, history, language, loss, and reconstruction. h/c access |
| Burchfield Penney Art Center |
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 |
| www.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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| Nurtured Heart Approach to Challenging Behaviors |
| Tue. Mar 12 |
Have you tried everything you know and don't know where to turn? The Nurtured Heart Approach is a powerful tool that will transform a difficult child and build you up as a family member or professional. Participants will walk away with strategies and tools to increase success in all areas of life! 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 |
| Children‘s Kastle |
| 3966 Walden Ave., Lancaster 14086 |
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| OPWDD Services and Resources |
| Tue. Mar 12 |
What is a developmental disability? Participants will gain an understanding of eligibility and the admission process to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) system. Walk away with information about available supports and services and updates about what's new in this dynamic system. 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 |
| ECDC |
| 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 14226 |
| 866-277-4762 |
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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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