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Events for Thursday, March 21, 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Dance | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| Amherst Camp Night | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 | ||
| Thursday, March 21, 2013 | ||
| The Amherst Central Middle School is pleased to invite you to participate in its 4th Annual Camp Night on Thursday, March 21, 2013. This event will be held from 6PM to 8PM at Amherst Middle School located at 55 Kings Highway, Amherst, New York 14226. A diversity of camps will be presented including day, overnight, general program, religious, special needs, art, sports and adventure camps. The admission is free and the public is invited. h/c access | ||
| Amherst Middle School North Gymnasium | ||
| 55 Kings Highway, Amherst 14226 | ||
| www.amherstcampnight.com | ||
| See Map | ||
| Good for the Neighborhood | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 | ||
| Thursday, March 21 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm | ||
| Good for the Neighborhood is a program to help you and your family become more involved with your health! Learn about eating right, being active, getting a doctor, and quitting smoking. Free health screenings are available, as well as free fruits and vegetables for each person who comes. The event is free and open to the public! h/c access | ||
| Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building | ||
| 3001 9th St., Niagara Falls 14305 | ||
| www.independenthealth.com/foundation | ||
| 716-635-4959 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Festivals | Back To Top | |
| Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| 10am-9pm daily , Sunday 10am-5pm | ||
| Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show kicks off as spring arrives March 21st through 24th at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg. This year show attendees will experience a “Backyard Oasis” as they walk through large theme gardens created by local nursery and landscape professionals, filled with beautiful flowers, shrubs, ponds water features, patios and accessories. This year guests will also experience an expanded Children’s Discovery Garden with numerous activities hosted by the Aurora Waldorf School. Plantasia also features free seminars given by Certified Nursery & Landscape Professionals and Garden Marketplace filled with vendors offering unique outdoor items and accessories. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for Senior Citizens and Children 12 and under are free. Over 13,000 people attended Plantasia Garden and Landscape show in 2012. The WNYS Nursery & Landscape Association has 140 member firms through-out Western New York. h/c access, $ | ||
| Fairgrounds Event Center | ||
| South Park Ave. , Hamburg 14075 | ||
| www,plantasiany.com | ||
| See Map | ||
| Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| Thurs - Sat 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm | ||
| Theme for 2013 is Backyard Oasis. Plantasia features fully landscaped, blooming gardens; a garden market with plants, tools, garden accessories, services and much more; The Aurora Waldorf School Children’s Garden with activities for the whole family; daily educational seminars on a variety of topics and nightly entertainment. h/c access, $ | ||
| The Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg | ||
| 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg 14075 | ||
| www.plantasiany.com | ||
| (716) 741-8047 | ||
| See Map | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| Cantalician Center's 58th Annual Spring Gathering and Charity Auction Gala | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 | ||
| March 21st, 6-9pm | ||
| The Cantalician Center for Learning is holding its 58th Annual Spring Gathering and Charity Auction Gala on Thursday, March 21st from 6-9 p.m. in the newly renovated Lafayette Grand Ballroom located in downtown Buffalo . The evening includes live music, food, open bar, auctions and raffles. All proceeds this year will benefit completion of the Cantalician Academic Campus and matched by the John R. Oishei Foundation. Tickets are $75. To purchase tickets or make a donation and please call the Cantalician Center directly at (716) 901-8793. The mission of the Cantalician Center for Learning which is “Rooted in the Catholic principle of Human Dignity to provide person-centered compassionate services that promote independence and offer meaningful opportunities to individuals with disabilities.” h/c access, $ | ||
| Lafayette Grand Ballroom | ||
| 391 Washing Street, Buffalo 14203 | ||
| www.cantaliciancenter.org | ||
| 716-901-8793 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Meetings | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Music / Concerts | Back To Top | |
| Buffalo State Women’s Chorus and Symphonic Choir | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 | ||
| Thursday, 7:30 pm | ||
| Buffalo State Women’s Chorus and Symphonic Choir will perform in a free concert March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall | ||
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 | ||
| www.buffalostatepac.org/page/show/title/chorus-mar-13/ | ||
| (716) 878-3005 | ||
| See Map | ||
Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
| Planning for Successful Aging | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 | ||
| Thurs., March 21 at 9 am - 11 am | ||
| Join attorneys Laurie Menzies and Chuck Beinhauer of Pfalzgraf, Beinhauer & Menzies, the only local law firm that focuses soley on elder law and estate planning for a FREE seminar on successful age- related planning that addresses the legal, financial and medical issues faced by seniors and their families. h/c access | ||
| McLaughlin Center Lunch Bunch | ||
| DeGraff Community Center, DeGraff Hospital 130 Division St., N. Tonanwanda 14120 | ||
| www.pbmlawyers.coml | ||
| 690-2088 | ||
| See Map | ||
Sports | Back To Top | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| See Map | ||
Workshops | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| Relax Let Go and Destress with Restorative Yoga | ||
| Thu. Mar 21 | ||
| 7-830pm | ||
| HHH! Come be supported and restored from a stressful day! Restorative yoga is often referred to as active relaxation. Your activity learning to let go and relax in a posture by being fully supported with props. By fully supporting the body with props in a posture we stimulate the relaxation response of the nervous system moving the body toward balance, relaxation & renewal of body and mind. Great for people who are recovering from injury or illness. Reduces anxiety, depression and stress related illnesses. $15 h/c access, $ | ||
| Evolation Yoga | ||
| 184 Sweeney St, N Tonawanda 14120 | ||
| http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=499&stype=-8&sTG=22&sVT=8&sView=day&sLoc=2&sTrn=100000082&sDate=3%2F8%2F2013 http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=499&stype=-8&sTG=22&sVT=8&sView=day&sLoc=2&sTrn=10 clients.mindbodyonline.com | ||
| 716-260-1660 | ||
| See Map | ||
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