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Events for Friday, March 22, 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 | ||
Comedy | Back To Top | |
| ComedySportz Improv | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| Fri. March 22 & Sat. March 23 - 7:00pm, Sun. March 24 - 2:30 | ||
| Produced by BUFFALO COMEDYSPORTZ Presented by LANCASTER OPERA HOUSE ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport! Similar to TV’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” two teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and controls the action. There are no scripts or preplanned scenes. Everything is made upon the spot based on suggestions from you, the loyal fanz. ComedySportz is clean, positive entertainment for the whole family. h/c access, $ | ||
| Ripa‘s | ||
| 4218 Walden Ave., Lancaster 14086 | ||
| www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=171 | ||
| 683-1776 | ||
| See Map | ||
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| 2013 Buffalo Motorama | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| Fri 4-10pm, Sat 10-10pm, Sun 10-4pm | ||
| The 2013 Buffalo Motorama is coming. The largest indoor custom car and bike show in the WNY area will feature some of the hottest cars, bikes, trucks from across the world. Some of this years features include an Open Wheel room with 40 hot rods, pinstripers, and bands playing all weekend. Women, Pamper yourself in the Women's Oasis with shops selling jewelry, makeup, clothing, housewares, and more. Celebrity signings and something for the kids too. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo Convention Center | ||
| 153 Franklin St, Buffalo 14202 | ||
| www.buffalomotorama.com | ||
| 716-390-6848 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Be Active Erie County Walking for Health | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 | ||
| Free indoor fitness walk, includes health information and refreshments.Registration 8:30 A.M., walk begins 9:15 A.M.For information, call 851-4052 h/c access | ||
| Walden Galleria Mall Lower Level, enter by Cheesecake Factory | ||
| One Walden Galleria, Cheektowaga 14225 | ||
| www.CreatingHealthyCommunities.org | ||
| 851-4052 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Fish Fry Fridays | ||
| Fri. Feb 15 to Fri. Mar 22 | ||
| 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | ||
| All are welcome to St. Gregory the Great Parish Faith Community for our Dine-in or Drive-up Fish Fry Fridays during Lent! Fish or Breaded Shrimp dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, roll and butter. Drinks and homemade desserts are also included! Pizza will be available for $1.00 per slice. Advance tickets can be purchased for $8 per meal in the Parish Office or by sending checks to 200 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville, NY 14221. Tickets at the door will be $9. For more information please call the Parish Office at 688-5678. h/c access, $ | ||
| St. Gregory the Great School | ||
| 250 St. Gregory Ct, Williamsville 14221 | ||
| www.stgregs.org | ||
| 716 688-5678 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Fish Fry Fridays, Dine-In or Drive-Up | ||
| Fri. Feb 15 to Fri. Mar 22 | ||
| February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 from 4 - 7 pm | ||
| All are welcome to St. Gregory the Great Parish Faith Community for our Dine-in or Drive-up Fish Fry Fridays during Lent! Fish or Breaded Shrimp dinner includes Coleslaw, French fries,roll and butter. Drinks and homemade desserts are also included! Pizza will be available for $1.00 per slice. Join us February 15,22, March 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in our School Gym. Advance tickets can be purchased for $8.00 per person in the Parish Office or by sending checks to 200 St. Gregory Court,Williamsville, NY 14221. Tickets at the door will be $9.00. For more information please call the Parish Office at 688-5678. Webpage link: www.stgregs.org h/c access, $ | ||
| School Gym | ||
| 200 St. Gregory Ct. , Williamsville 14221 | ||
| www.stgregs.org | ||
| 688-5678 | ||
| See Map | ||
| THE BORROWERS | ||
| Fri. Mar 15 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| Fridays, March 15 & 22 at 7:00 PM. Saturdays, March 16 & 23 at 2:00 PM. Closing Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 PM. | ||
| Theatre of Youth (TOY), Buffalo's only professional theatre company devoted to children and families, will present THE BORROWERS, a stage adaptation of the story by Mary Norton about a 14- year old Arrietty Clock and her adventures in a world of giant human "beans." Directed by Artistic Director Meg Quinn, the production opens Friday, March 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM and continues through March 24, 2013. Tickets are $24 or $26 and can be purchased by calling 716.884.4400 or by visiting www.theatreofyouth.org. This production is recommended for ages 7 and up. h/c access, $ | ||
| Theatre of Youth ~ The Historic Allendale Theatre | ||
| 203 Allen Street, Buffalo 14201 | ||
| www.theatreofyouth.org | ||
| 716-884-4400 | ||
| See Map | ||
Festivals | Back To Top | |
| 2013 Buffalo Motorama Custom Car and Bike Show | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| Friday March 22 4-10PM, Saturday March 23 10am-10pm, Sunday March 24 10am-4pm | ||
| 2013 Buffalo Motorama - March 22-24, 2013 at the Buffalo Convention Center - The largest indoor custom car and bike show in WNY. See some of the best circuit cars, muscle cars, classics, late model, race cars, hot rods, motorcycles, tractor pull vehicles and more! Live Music Friday and Saturday in the Open Wheel Hot Rod room. See tv cars like the General Lee, Herbie the Love Bug, and Bumblebee the Camaro from Transformers. Stop by the Women's Oasis with 20+ housewares, clothing, jewelry, and food vendors. Meet Dan Woods from Speed Channel show Chop Cut Rebuild who will be signing autographics all weekend. More details at www.buffalomotorama.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/buffalomotorama Buy tickets online at www.buffalomotorama.com or at the Buffalo Convention Center box office the weekend of the show. General Admission Adult $12, Kids 6-12 $6, Kids under 6 Free. Show hours: Friday March 22 4pm-10pm, Saturday March 23 10am-10pm, Sunday March 24 10am- 4pm http://www.ticketfly.com/event/227349 h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo Convention Center | ||
| Convention Center Plaza, Buffalo 14202 | ||
| www.buffalomotorama.com | ||
| 716-390-6848 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| Dance for Diabetes Charity Ball | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 | ||
| Friday, March 22, 7-10 pm | ||
| Dance for Diabetes is a great way for kids in grades 6 - 8 to have a fun, safe night, while supporting JDRF's mission to cure, treat & prevent type 1 diabetes. Attire: dresses for girls, suit & tie for boys. Tickets cost $30 each and include music, dancing, pizza & other refreshments. Please visit www.jdrf.org/westernny to purchase tickets, email jkisker@jdrf.org or call (716) 833-2873 for more information h/c access, $ | ||
| Salvatore‘s Italian Gardens | ||
| 6461 Transit Rd, Depew 14043 | ||
| www.jdrf.org/westernny | ||
| 833-2873 | ||
| 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 | ||
Music / Concerts | Back To Top | |
| Beach Party Boys | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sat. Mar 23 | ||
| Beach Party Boys is a fun and interactive show that reproduces the authentic look, musical instrumentation, and vocal harmony of the Beach Boys themselves! h/c access, $ | ||
| Lancaster Opera House | ||
| 21 Central Ave, Lancaster 14086 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Beach Party Boys | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sat. Mar 23 | ||
| Fri. March 22 & Sat. March 23 - 7:30pm | ||
| Beach Party Boys is a fun and interactive show that reproduces the authentic look, musical instrumentation, and vocal harmony of the Beach Boys themselves! All Tickets: $22 h/c access, $ | ||
| Lancaster Opera House | ||
| 21 Central Ave., Lancaster 14086 | ||
| www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=170 | ||
| 683-1776 | ||
| See Map | ||
Performance | Back To Top | |
| Spring Musical- Little Shop of Horrors | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| March 22 @ 7pm, March 23 @ 2pm, March 24 @ 7pm | ||
| Spring Musical- Little Shop of Horrors at Cardinal O'Hara High School. 39 O'Hara Rd. Tonawanda Fr @ 7pm SA @ 2pm SU @ 7pm For tickets call 695- 2600 h/c access, $ | ||
| Cardinal O‘Hara High School | ||
| 71 Lorna Lane, Tonawanda 14150 | ||
| www.cardinalohara.com | ||
| 695-2600 | ||
| 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 | |
| Comedy Sportz Improv | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sun. Mar 24 | ||
| ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport! Similar to TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," two teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a refree calls the fouls and controls the action. There are no scripts or pre-planned scenes. Everything is made up on the spot based on suggestions from you, the loyal fanz. ComedySportz is clean, positive entertainment for the whole family. h/c access, $ | ||
| Ripa‘s | ||
| 4218 Walden Ave, Lancaster 14086 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Godspell | ||
| Fri. Mar 8 to Sat. Mar 23 | ||
| Fridays and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday March 10 and 17th at 3:00 p.m. | ||
| The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents the musical "Godspell" March 8 through March 23rd. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday March 10th and 17th at 3:00 p.m. at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda. Tickets are $17.00 General, $15.00 Students/Seniors, $14.00 Presale and can be purchased by calling 284-6358 or visit www.niagaratheatre.com. h/c access, $ | ||
| The Ellicott Creek Playhouse | ||
| 530 Ellicott Creek Rd, Tonawanda 14150 | ||
| www.niagaratheatre.com | ||
| 716-284-6358 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Sacred Heart Academy Presents - | ||
| Fri. Mar 22 to Sat. Mar 23 | ||
| Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. | ||
| Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart will hold its spring drama, A Home for Stray Cats, on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, 2013. This production is produced and directed by Sacred Heart English teacher and local actor, Karen Szalach, with set design by Chris Nowak. A Home for Stray Cats is a psychological thriller written by John Kirkpatrick. From the time Louise Vickers, murder mystery writer, arrives at the shadowy, old country house, she notices a change in her secretary. What could be causing her to be so rude, especially to the owner of the house, Elizabeth Byron? The entire household seems to be wrapped up in schemes to get the invalid upstairs, Aunt Laura, to put them in her will, which she keeps changing to suit her present mood. Not one, but 2 people end up dead. Is one an accident, or part of a sinister plot? And why is the maid acting so strangely? Performances will take both days at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, located at 3860 Main Street in Amherst, New York. Pre-sale tickets are available in the school’s main office and cost $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $6/$8. Door open 30 minutes prior to each performance. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Sacred Heart Academy at 716.834.2101. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart | ||
| 3860 Main Street, Amherst 14226 | ||
| www.sacredheartacademy.org | ||
| 716-834-2101 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | ||
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