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Events for Thursday, March 14, 2013



Art
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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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Buffalo State Design Student Show
Wed. Mar 13 to Fri. Apr 12
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
The best student work from the Buffalo State
Design Department will be on display in an
exhibition from March 13 to April 12 in the
Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall. See
ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, wood/furniture,
and communication design. A reception with the
artists will be held March 21 from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. in the gallery. h/c access
Buffalo State Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222
www.buffalostate.edu/design/gallery.xml
(716) 878-6032
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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
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Jackie's Thursday Night Dance
Thu. Jan 31 to Thu. Jun 6
Th 7-10pm
Ballroom Dance from 8 to 10pm with continuous
music provided by a DJ. The dance will be
preceded by a lesson at 7pm. Singles, couples,
walk-ins welcome. Donation $6. h/c access, $
The American Legion Brounshidle Post
3354 Delaware Ave., Kenmore 14217
691-8654
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Family Events
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Moms and More
Thu. Sep 20 to Thu. May 30
9:30-11:30
Moms & More is a community group where
mothers with children of all ages support and
encourage one another. Our weekly meetings
alternate a bible study and a playgroup. We
also seek to impact our community through
serving others. FREE childcare for ages birth-5
years. Please reference our website for a more
detailed description. h/c access
Randall Baptist Church
6301 Main St, Williamsville 14221
http://www.randallchurch.org/
860-3319
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Fundraiser
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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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Meetings
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North Tonawanda Citizens on Patrol
Thu. Feb 9 to Thu. Dec 12
7 pm
Citizens on patrol is a neighborhood watch group
formed to suport and improve the safety and
quality of life for our residence. Through
voluntary activites including public
information,problem solving and the use of
simple crime prevention methods we can all help
make our neighborhood a safer place. All are
welcome to attend.
U S A Redeemer Lutheran Church
.265 Falconer St., North Tonawanda 14120
7166928058
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Sports
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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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Theatre / Stage
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Seeds
Fri. Mar 1 to Sun. Mar 24
Thursday - Saturday: 7:30pm/Sunday: 2:00pm
New Play Workshop Selection

March 1 – March 24, 2013

A World Premiere Play by Donna Hoke

Directed Kristen Tripp Kelley

Married PhD scientist Marjorie has been trying to get pregnant for years, while her single, identical
twin Josephine has three children by three different fathers. Fed up with infertility and pressure from
her otherwise ideal husband Aidan to have children, Marjorie starts to wonder: is it so wrong to not
want to be a parent? Aidan – never fully at ease with being adopted himself – isn’t ready to give up
his quest for a biological child. When Josephine offers egg donor surrogacy as the “ideal” solution,
salesman Aidan gives the pitch of his life and convinces his hesitant wife to inseminate Josephine
personally – in their living room – an awkward scenario which prompts a recollection of a long-ago
encounter that sheds new light on Aidan and Jo’s unspoken bond.

Aidan and Jo bond over the resulting pregnancy, but Marjorie is unable to connect to the idea of
motherhood. When baby Joseph is born early and with serious health issues, Aidan embraces his new
role as a father, but Marjorie’s inability to accept the situation is obvious, particularly to sister Jo and
their mother, Kay, a dubious role model for motherhood herself. As fears over Joseph’s prognosis
increases, the insecurities that brought the sisters to this point come to the fore… and Marjorie’s
crisis of faith may prove insurmountable…

The decision that Marjorie and Josephine arrive at makes for the potent resolution to this unique and
moving family drama…

h/c access, $
Road Less Traveled Theater
639 Main Street (Inside the Market Arcade Film & Arts Center), Buffalo 14203
http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/2012/05/seeds/
716-629-3069
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The Ladies Man
Thu. Mar 14 to Sat. Mar 16
Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm
The Buffalo State Theater Department presents
Charles Morey’s adaptation of Georges Feydeau’s
bedroom farce The Ladies Man at 8:00 p.m. March
7-9, March 14-16, and 2:00 p.m. March 9 and 16
in Warren Enters Theatre in Upton Hall. General
admission tickets are $15. High school students
with ID will be admitted for free. Tickets can be
purchased through the Rockwell Hall Performing
Arts Center Box Office. h/c access, $
Warren Enters Theatre in Upton Hall
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222
www.buffalostate.edu/theater/events.xml
(716) 878-3005
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Tours
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Wellness Walk
Thu. Mar 14
10am-12pm
Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve and enjoy
the fresh air and the sights and sounds
of the season with a healthy outdoor
walk! Offered all year. $2.00 per person
donation appreciated. Please call 825-
6397 to confirm walk will be taking
place. h/c access, $
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo 14203
www.sciencebuff.org
7168256397
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Workshops
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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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MSC CORE Training
Thu. Mar 14

NYS Office for People With Developmental
Disabilities (OPWDD) mandated training for new
Service Coordinators. This training must be
completed within six (6) months of employment
as an MSC. The Participants Manual is available
on the NYS OPWDD website and must be brought
to the training.  (Fee: $60.00) 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
8662774762
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