February 2010 Archives
Women Who Changed the Face of Buffalo
Forest Lawn is proud to kick off Women in History Month by presenting a lecture on "Women Who Changed the Face of Buffalo" Ted Dibble, Forest Lawn Genealogist will present some of the research done...
Recognition of Female Prose & Poetry Past and Present Literary Figures Event
This is a special event that kicks off Women's Month of March. The program is to recognize female poets and writers of the past and present literary figures with original works,featuring Celeste Lawson, Sandra Jardine,...
Launch event for the East Aurora Cooperative Market. The event will feature: --Screening of "Food, Inc.," an eye-opening documentary about the food industry in the United States, and how the nation's food supply has come...
Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, gypsy pyrotechniques! For over a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic musical virtuosity, artistic passion and charismatic anecdotes. Platinum $31 Gold $35 Regular...
Buffalo Choral Arts Society will perform A Choral Evensong and Sacred Concert at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main Street, Buffalo NY, 14214. Over the past decade,...
Winter Design Studio Workshop for Kids (Grades 4-8)
Art in Glass - Exploring the Martin House Windows: Students will have the opportunity to investigate the art glass windows of the Martin House Complex and to create original window designs of their own to...
February 27 Arts & Crafts Style On the Cheap 10:00 - 11:30am One day workshop ($20) The Homestylist, Julie Dana will teach tricks and tips on accessorizing in the Arts & Crafts style. Don't have...
Buffalo Urban League Taste of Soul
"Taste of Soul" Cooking Competition and Family Festival Saturday, February 27, 2010 12 noon to 3 P.M. At Erie Community College City Campus Atrium This event brings the community together to share and celebrate our...
Senator Thompson and the Buffalo African American Committee salute African American Firefighters
In honor of Black History Month, we would like to salute our professional African American Firefighters for their commitment, dedication and sacrifices with a celebration of community love and support....
Presented by Shameless Hussy Productions. Based on the novel by Miriam Toews, this hysterically funny new play portrays two young mothers who are out to shatter stereotypes. WARNING: Mature Language Platinum $31 Gold $35 Regular...
FREE activity day at the downtown Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, featuring robot demos by the University at Buffalo Robotics Club and a Remote Control Racecar Competition! We have the cars...
Played on the icy surface of Lake Erie at the Erie Basin Marina, 112 teams will compete in approximately 14 divisions, over two cold, long days during the third annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey...
Paintings by Mary Weig in acrylic and oil pastel...
Join Paranormal TV personalities Chris Conlon and Bill Connelly for a course on ghost hunting. Held in a haunted location, perfect for testing your new skills! Learn how to operate equipment used on popular TV...
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences since its 1991 London opening. Soaring...
Many historians claim that Theodore Roosevelt and William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody were close personal friends...but is that really the case? The TR Site will host a lecture exploring the personal, professional and public relationship...
Music at the Marcy
Music at the Marcy Thursday Night Concert Series Marcy Casino in Delaware Park (Lincoln Pkwy & Iroquois Drive)FREE to BOPC Members $5-General Admission (includes first drink) 5:30-8:30pm Featuring: Feb. 25th The Sportsmen Wine & Beer...
French filmmaker Marie Losier and Tony Conrad will screen two works on February 25th 2010 at 8PM @ Squeaky Wheel. The first piece, DreaMinimalist (2008), captures two years of Tony Conrad's life playing with costumes,...
The Black Pack - S.E.L.L.O.U.T.
Four comedians, four different points of view team up with one goal: removing the hype from Stereotype. Featuring the comic stylings of Vince Morris, BT, Billy D. Washington and Louis Johnson. WARNING: Mature Subject Matter...
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, the Buffalo Chamber Players, the Elmwood Village's resident chamber ensemble, presents a program exploring four centuries of chamber music by British composers. The concert includes works by Britten, Byrd, Clarke,...
Napa Cab Tasting
Napa Cab Tasting Experience 6 great Cabs from California 2005 Coniglio Oakville 2004 Crane Brothers (90pts WE) 2002 Varozza (87 pts WE) 2005 Coniglio Atlas Peak 2005 JR Wine (91pts RP) 2005 Andrew Geoffrey (92pts...
Buffalo State College Wind Ensemble
The Buffalo State College Wind Ensemble will perform in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.buffalostate.edu/music or call...
Buffalo Sketch Comedy at Merge Restaurant
Buffalo Sketch Comedy celebrates it's one year anniversary performing live at Merge Restaurant. A night full of comedy ranging from improv to both live and video sketches. ...
Please join us in celebrating the opening of Photography by Gabriella Sofia Malliaris....
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS MONTHS W.A.M.--> WEDNESDAY 2/24 @ THE STILLWATER! Come unwind, mingle, indulge in great food and soak in some local talent! The Stillwater, 481 Delaware Ave 7pm $4 Martinis &...
Haiti: A Nation in Repair
The Buffalo-Lille Association will be hosting a special presentation on Haiti at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Deborah Hovland, chair and associate professor of modern and classical languages at Buffalo...
Come out of the cold for a Campieri's SCRABBLE Fest 2010 Party! The party benefits Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County (http://www.facebook.com/LiteracyBuffalo). Time: 6:00 p.m. sharp Featuring: A cash bar & complementary pizza for...
Continuing Sugar City's ongoing monthly series of classic cinema screenings, there will be a FREE screening of short films by Ladislav Starevic, the Russian animator and independent filmmaker who pioneered stop-motion puppet animation, on Monday...
Master Class: Project Development
Master Class: Project Development Instructor: Jan Nagle Sundays: (bi-weekly) Feb. 21, March 7, 21, April 11, Noon-3pm Pre-requisite: Intermediate or Advanced knowledge of darkroom or digital photography. This course is for artists working in digital...
Get your tickets today! Nickel City Chef Adam Goetz of Sample will face off against The Athenaeum Hotel's Executive Chef Ross Warhol in our stunning loft showroom. The Athenaeum Hotel sits at the heart of...
Join the Beyond Ghosts team for another FIRST EVER Ghost Hunt! This time we will be at the famous Eagle House Restaurant in Williamsville, NY! The event will consist of a Carved Roast Beef and...
C.G.Jung Center, workshop
C.G.Jung Center 408 Franklin St. Saturday, February 20 10-12 AM & 2-4 PM Grief dreams occur near the death of a loved one and in connection to other major losses, and they play an essential...
8 th ANNUAL WNY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Buffalo Alumnae Chapter and Councilmember Demone Smith hosts 8 th ANNUAL WNY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO FEATURE AWARD WINNING SHORT FILMS WHEN: February 20, 2010 at 6p.m., February 28, 2010...
LITTLE MOUNTAIN BAND & GUESTS
Saturday, February 20th Little Mountain Band with Rogue Science, Charity Nuse, and The Drive 7:00pm Doors / 8:00 Show $10 presale/$12 day of show Tickets on sale December 2nd at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by...
C.G.Jung Center, lecture
C.G. Jung Center 408 Franklin St. Friday, February 19, 8:00 PM Lecture by Susan Olson, LCSW and Jungian Analyst "By Grief Transformed: Dreams and the Mourning Process" A Workshop with Susan Olson, LCSW and Jungian...
The Beebo Brinker Chronicles
Set in pre-Stonewall Greenwich Village, THE BEEBO BRINKER CHRONICLES follows the lives and loves of Laura, Beth and Beebo as they navigate uncharted territories of desire. Beth and Laura, secret lovers in college, went separate...
A Fiesta for Buffalo ReUse
Join your friends at El Buen Amigo as we throw a fiesta to celebrate the work of Buffalo ReUse! It's time for these two fine community organizations to come together for the sake of celebration!...
Intermediate Digital SLR Photography
Intermediate Digital SLR Photography Instructor: Kate Parzych Fridays: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 10am-1pm Now that you have mastered the basics of your digital SLR camera, continue exploring a variety of practical and creative...
Buffalo State College Presents: The Shape of Things
The Shape of Things, Neil LaBute's most popular play, follows the emotional and romantic entanglements of four Midwest college students in their quest for love. Mature themes. Presented by the Buffalo State College Theater Department....
Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited (CPL) - Understanding the Pharmaceuticals Industry: How Outsourcing Fits In
This free lecture features Dr. Jan Sahai, PharmD, Vice President - Business Development and David Tyler, Business Development Manager of Contract Pharamaceuticals Limited (CPL), a leading manufacturer and packager of prescription and OTC Pharmaceutical products...
Music at the Marcy
Music at the Marcy Thursday Night Concert Series Marcy Casino in Delaware Park ( Lincoln Pkwy & Iroquois Drive ) 5:30-8:30pm FREE to BOPC Members $5-General Admission (includes first drink) Featuring: Feb. 18th Skiffle Minstrels...
CHRISETTE MICHELE - def jam artist to play the Tralf
An Evening with Chrisette Michele 7:00pm Doors / 8:00 Show $30 presale/$33 day of show Tickets on sale December 2nd at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-3000, or ticketmaster.com (this is a 21+ event)...
HAPPY HOUR AT HALLWALLS Thursday February 18th, 5:30-7:30 Live Music by members of the Latin Jazz Project Raffles and fun, fun fun. By mid February we are all getting a case of Cabin Fever, come...
Women in Science and Math Speaker Series: Population Genetics/ Phylogeography
Buffalo State College is hosting a spring speaker series that highlights women in the field of science and mathematics. Martha Muñoz, a doctoral student attending Harvard, will be the first speaker on Thursday, February 18....
Unseen Tears: The Impact of Native American Residential Boarding Schools in WNY
Unseen Tears is a documentary produced by the Native American Community Services that focuses on Western New York Native American communities. The film details how these communities are attempting to heal the wounds and break...
The International Institute of Buffalo will host the third session of our 2010 Great Decisions Discussion Series on February 15 at Olmsted Center for Sight (1170 Main Street) from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Series registration: $55...
February The Entertainers and Writers of Forest Lawn Presenter: Forest Lawn Researcher, Patrick Kavanagh Musical presentation: Buffalo musicians Billy Mc Ewen and Joe Head Ticket Price: $15 Call 885-1600 to reserve or stop in our...
Valentine's Day isn't just about showing affection for your significant other. Show YOURSELF some love this year at... Valentine's Day for Diva's at the Tonawanda Castle Treat yourself to a delightful brunch and makeovers, manicures,...
February 13 Basket Weaving One day workshop 9:30am - 4:pm ($110) Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, Kathleen Currie teaches this one-day workshop. All levels of ability are welcome to join this weaving class. Students make their own...
2nd Annual Perfect Pair to benefit the Paint Box Project at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Celebrate Valentine's Day by bringing your sweetheart to tour Choco-Logo's factory and sample wine and chocolate pairings. Chocolatier Dan Johnson...
Basic Flash Animation
Basic Flash Animation Instructor: Wendy Lasker Saturdays: February 13, 20, 27, March 6...1:30-4:30 p.m. Register through Feb. 10. Pre-requisite: None. The premier vector-based program for creating animation and interactivity for websites, presentations and mobile devices....
Photography and Photoshop Montage
Photography and Photoshop Montage Instructor: Wendy Lasker Saturdays January 16, 23, 30, February 6...1:30-4:30 p.m. Register through Jan. 13. Pre-requisite: Basic Photoshop (CEPA or equivalent) Combine digital photography and photo montage for artists, designers and...
Basic PhotoShop for Digital Photographers
Basic PhotoShop for Digital Photographers Instructor: Alison Slein Saturdays: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 10am-1pm Students will learn to use the ten most important tools for photographers. Tools for resizing an image, adjusting density...
Bravo Sierra Premiere
Premiere Screening of "Bravo Sierra" Market Arcade Theatre February 13th, 2010 Tickets: $8.00 All Proceeds will be donated to Carly's Club of Roswell Park. Bravo Sierra is a political satire masquerading in the clothes of...
Join the Auxiliary Magazine crew with our host's Cats Like Us, in store, for the Auxiliary Magazine February issue release party! We'll be at Cats Like Us in Tonawanda,NY on Friday February 12th from 12pm-8pm....
Direct from New Orleans by public demand: a visit from the greatest of the original New Orleans jazz bands! Legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band to play Kleinhans Music Hall for the 3rd annual Music Is...
Romantic Valentines Day Dance to Benefit Make A Wish Foundation of WNY February 12, 2010 at Samuels Grande Manor. General admission is $50 per person including open bar and VIP admission includes a complete dinner...
Buffalo State College Rockwell Brass Free Concert
Rockwell Brass free concert featuring classics by Bach, Weelkes, and Ewazen. Quintet members are: Nathan Barnes (trumpet); Rick Fleming (trombone); Lee Brusino (French horn); Fred Lenz (tuba); James Francisco (trumpet). The quintet was formed in...
2/11/10 Music at the Marcy
Music at the Marcy Thursday Night Concert Series Marcy Casino in Delaware Park (Lincoln Pkwy & Iroquois Drive) 5:30-8:30pm FREE to BOPC Members $5-General Admission (includes first drink) Featuring: Feb. 11th Outer Circle Orchestra Wine...
Writething Reading Series 2/11/2010
The WriteThing Reading Series at Medaille College will continue with Lily Hoang, on Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Huber Hall Library on Medaille's Main Campus at Rt. 198 and Parkside in Buffalo....
LIVE MUSIC AT THE MARCY CASINO IN DELAWARE PARK THIS WINTER Fun & Affordable, Six Weeks of Live, Upbeat Music to Keep the Winter Blues Away Let the good times roll this winter at the...
Come on out to Merge and practice your word skills for SCRABBLE Fest 2010! A $10 suggested donation supports the Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County. We'll provide a warm atmosphere & appetizers. Bring...
Love is in the air at the 2010 Buffalo Auto Show (http://buffaloautoshow.com). Come see the hottest new models before they even hit the showroom floors! Meet celebrities, bring the kids - there will be lots...
Kidney Disease Management Class
The chronic kidney disease management class, entitled "Take Control of Kidney Disease through Knowledge," will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at 5 p.m. at the National Kidney Foundation offices, located at 300 Delaware...
"There are not a hundred people in America who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions of people who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church-- which is, of course, quite a...
The International Institute of Buffalo will host the second session of our 2010 Great Decisions Discussion Series on February 8 at Olmsted Center for Sight (1170 Main Street) from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Series registration: $55...
A community fundraiser to support Partners in Health (PIH), an organization founded by Dr. Paul Farmer that has been working in Haiti for 20 years and is presently heading health care relief efforts following the...
Performing live at the Lake Effect Saloon! The Lake Effect Saloon has been rockin' the Glenwood Valley for years. Shoot some pool, kick up your heels to the sounds of Free Henry!....
"Wild Things!" family event featuring journalist Ira Flatow
At the downtown Library: "Wild Things!", a family activity event highlighting some of the animals that share our world. 12 Noon-4 p.m., free and open to the public. Crafts, animal encounters featuring the Buffalo Zoo,...
Black and White Movie Film Hand-Processing at CEPA Gallery
Black and White Movie Film Hand-Processing at CEPA Gallery with Jan Nagle and Brian Milbrand First Saturday of every month, 1-5pm Pre-Requisite: Super-8 Filmmaking Workshop, 16mm Filmmaking Workshop or equivalent experience. In collaboration with CEPA...
Brazilian Percussion Ensemble Performs at Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College Music Department hosts a free concert by the award-winning Sao Paul State University Percussion Ensemble (Grupo PIAP). During its 32 year history, the group has become a permanent fixture of the Brazilian...
The next performer in the Buffalo Friends of Folk Music Acoustic Concert Series will be Garnet Rogers. Garnet Rogers is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere....
"Emotional Effusion" Friday, February 5th, 2010 Chuck Tingley's first solo exhibition of drawings & paintings "My series, Emotional Effusion, is an exploration of an unrestrained outpouring of feelings, thoughts, and behavior. My paintings go beyond...
A Selection of Photographs
Buffalo native, Sara Heidinger will be displaying her first solo photography exhibit at Quaker Bonnet through the month of February. Heidinger lives and works in New York city but always returns to her roots,...
Beat the winter blues and help out a good cause at the same time! Proceeds from SCRABBLE Fest 2010 directly benefit the Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo and Erie County. Fortify yourself for a SCRABBLE battle!...
Put your dancing shows on and get ready to dance and party all night with Free Henry!. We will be playing all the songs you know and love as well as some new ones that...
Haiti Fundraiser
WHAT: Haiti Fundraiser WHERE: Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 220 North St. Buffalo N.Y. 14201 WHEN: February 5th at 7pm WHY: For the victims of the Haitian Earthquake, to aid in the restoration of that devastated...
Jane Marinsky: Paintings from "The Goat-Faced Girl and Other Tales". Reception for the artist: Friday, February 5th 7-9pm. Show runs through March 2nd. Buffalo Big Print 78 Allen Street 884-1777...
Paintings and collages by Doreen DeBoth....
The Fort Erie Arts Council is proud to announce details for our 2010 Red Ribbon Art Show and Sale. Our theme this year is Green...interpreted by the artists and guests however they choose! Our Red...
Wading Through the Light and Shadows combines the creative talents of David Butler (Designer, Actor, Writer), David Kane (Composer, Musician and Sound Designer) and Amy Taravella (Dancer, Choreographer) and features the performance talents of veteran...
Venus and Mark are back teaching at the Quaker Bonnet again. Join us for Lindy Hop swing dance classes all four Tuesdays in February. Lindy Hop, a form of swing dancing, is incredible fun and...
The International Institute of Buffalo will host the first session of our 2010 Great Decisions Discussion Series on February 1 at Olmsted Center for Sight (1170 Main Street) from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Series registration: $55...
Basic Darkroom
Basic Darkroom Instructor: Eric Jensen First Monday of every month starting February 1, 6-9pm If you would like to learn how to print black and white negatives or need a refresher in the darkroom, this...
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