May 2010 Archives

GLOBAL AUTHOR!!! The critically acclaimed collection of writings, short stories, and poems, 'Love Won't Let Me Be Silent', is one of the most celebrated debuts to arrive on the literary scene in years -- with...

We have the book you are looking for. AAUW 56th annual Scholarship Book Sale June 5-6, 2309 Eggert Rd. (Office Depot Plaza)More than 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs on sale at bargain prices. Proceeds provide scholarships,...

Buffalo Lab is hosting a 4 part series on Linux. This demo will be the 2nd part, Linux Networking Basics. Parts 3 and 4 will be scheduled for a later date. Part 2: Linux Networking...

May's Full Flower Moon will give Tifft's trails a nice glow and with summer almost upon us, that means nighttime is great time to go on a walk! Non Members: $5. Pre-registration required. Please call...

Building on the success of last year's Drive Green Utility Tractor program, John Deere announces it is holding Drive Green Tractor Experience events at more than 50 locations across the southern and eastern United States...

Learn about the array of services available and get you questions answered about hospice care....

Photographer and Gallery Proprietor, Tina Waters, will be the Special Guest Presenter at this mixer- hosted by the Still Film Photographers of Greater Buffalo. ALL are welcome to attend this FREE event. Learn about the...

SHEN YUN - THE SHOW THAT'S LEAVING MILLIONS IN AWE Brilliant. Inspiring. Glorious. It's traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be - a brilliant blend of beauty, energy, and grace. Dozens of dancers...

Bring your stroller or wagon, and share a sensory exploration of nature with your young child. For children age 3 and under. Advance registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up....

* Have you ever wondered if the art you make could get you sued? * Have you "self censored" your work because you were unsure if what you wanted to do might be illegal? *...

Hundreds of handcrafted bowls by Western New York students, teachers and artists will be displayed and sold at the seventh-annual Empty Bowls fundraising event at the Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College, May...

Come dip your toes in the thrilling world of Argentine Tango or expand your vocabulary with workshops facilitated by two tango experts. Presented by the Buffalo Argentine Tango Society Sat.May 22 Workshops: Amherst Community Church,...

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 The Tralf Music Hall Presents: Shawn Phillips 7:00pm Doors 8:00pm Show $20 presale/$25 day of show Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-3000, or ticketmaster.com "Shawn Phillips...

"The Evolution of Tango" - a production with Ernest Williams and Maricela Wilson, featuring performances by local dancers at the ALT Theatre, 255 Great Arrow, Buffalo at 8PM. Tickets $15/$10 with student ID - Includes...

Scrapbookers donate supplies for local schools Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Convention (Buffalo, NY, May 2010) Scrapbookers from around the region are coming to Buffalo to attend the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention (CKC) May 21-22, 2010 at...

Friday May 21st, 2010 ESI Events Presents: The Reverend Horton Heat Cracker w/ Split Lip Rayfield 7:00pm Doors ~ 8:00pm Show $25 presale/$28 day of show Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by...

Green Options Buffalo have teamed up with Merge Restaurant, DJ Cutler, and the Blood Thirsty Vegans to throw their seasonal fundraiser. Many of you will remember Biketoberfest, which was held at The Tap Room. Thursday's...

Tim Cox, the founder of Get Out Of Our House! (GOOOH, pronounced "Go") will make a special presentation and conduct a mock candidate selection session. GOOOH is a plan to replace the career politicians in...

The Audubon Society has designated Tifft as an "Important Birding Area", so what better place to learn to bird than at Tifft? Join one of Friends of Tifft's experienced birders as they teach you how...

BFLO PNK 1.0 An oral and aural account, a living history, of the punk rock era - equal parts homage and collage to the Buffalo scene, circa 1977-85. In this film, Elmer Ploetz weaves together...

Learn how to identify some common local birds and how to use binoculars properly. Bring binoculars if you have them. For adults and children age 8 and older. Advance registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign...

Become a volunteer tour guide at Tifft Nature Preserve! No experience necessary, just a love of the outdoors and a willingness to work with people of all ages. For more information and to sign up,...

Joe will give us a series of 4 demos on Linux. This demo will be the 1st part, Linux basics. Come with questions if you have them! Part 1: Linux Basics Covering the basics of...

May 14-16 Plein-air Watercolor Painting 9:00am - 4:00pm Reception + Two day workshop ($295) International Watercolor Artist, Michael Killelea will teach at the scenic Knox Farm State Park (weather permitting), students with some experience will...

Circle is the simple process of quieting together, acknowledging the Circle of Life, singing and drumming, and passing a Talking Stick. Rooted in the traditions of indigenous people around the world, Circle provides a supportive...

The 2010 Race & Reconciliation Conference sponsored by the City of Buffalo's Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations will take place on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This year's...

Read a story and have some fun during an outdoor circle time at Tifft. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones comfortably engage in a natural setting. Let's learn to enjoy nature...

Treat Mom or Grandma to a ride on the carrousel on Mother's Day. Make a gift for her and stay for the entertainment at 2:00 PM. Nan Hoffman will sing folk songs and play various...

There'll be a discussion on what's going on with Low Power FM (LPFM) Radio in Buffalo and how to set up and run an LPFM radio station. DIY radio is cheaper and easier than you...

Join us Mother's Day weekend for a celebration of femininity and nurture. The Art of Womanhood, an evening of music, art, dance, craft, and more, will benefit the Priscilla Project- a mentoring program for at-risk...

Start the morning at 10 AM with a Learn to Bird tour or drop in between 10 AM - 1 PM and join us in celebrating the 2010 International Migratory Bird Day at Tifft. Make...

The Parkside Community Association presents an approximately 2 hour guided walking tour of the historic Parkside neighborhood on Saturday, May 8, beginning at 10 am, rain or shine. Learn about the architecture, lifestyle, and history...

Please attend an Opening Reception on Friday, May 7th, 2010, from 7-9p.m., for a solo exhibit of recent artwork by Laurie A. Tanner at the C.G. Jung Center at 408 Franklin Street in Buffalo. This...

For the last 30 years since a fire that destroyed the previous planetarium, we have been bringing the residents of Western New York and Southern Ontario shows of varying topics, and live tours of the...

Buffalo Big Print Gallery (716) 884-1777 WES OLMSTED / Recent Sculpture BEN PERRONE / Kosovo Series; Brush Drawings Please join us for the OPENING RECEPTION on Friday, May 7th, 6:00-9:00 show will run May 7th...

The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State College will admit all mothers for FREE on Mother's Day weekend, May 7th and 8th, to all shows when her child (of any age) brings her to the...

Friday, May 7  4pm - 7pm   =  Happy Hour - drink specials, theme baskets and moreNon-profit Cat Adoption and Rescue Group www.TenLivesClub.comTen Lives Club relies on donations to help us feed, medicate, and house over...

The Buffalo Bicycling Club is proud to announce the Cobblestone Criterium Twilight Series 2010. The races will feature the premier racing cyclists in WNY, and will run on Thursday evenings throughout the summer starting on...

The National Kidney Foundation Serving Western New York will hold its first annual Corporate Monopoly Tournament on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Larkin Building, 726 Exchange St., Buffalo, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m....

Chichester Psalms and Serenade to Music performed by Buffalo State College's Philharmonia Orchestra, chamber choir, and chorale. Paul Ferington conducting. Vocals under the direction of Victoria Furby and John Fleischman, respectively. 7:30 p.m. The Performing...

Medaille Music and Dance performs "Rent" (Book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson) on April 30, May 1 and May 2 at Medaille College's Buffalo Campus, Rt. 198 and Parkside. Tickets are $10; tickets for...

Medaille Music and Dance performs "Rent" (Book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson) on April 30, May 1 and May 2 at Medaille College's Buffalo Campus, Rt. 198 and Parkside. Tickets are $10; tickets for...

Sat., May. 1, 2010 Artists & Models: STIMULUS Rock Harbor Yard, 57 Tonawanda St., Buffalo $15 in advance and for Hallwalls members, $20 at door 18 to enter 21 to drink beer or wine (water...

Bring your rakes and shovels for our annual trail clean-up. This is a great opportunity to fulfill community or scout service hours and for volunteers of all ages to help prepare our trails for spring....

Celebrate Spring at the TR Site It's tea time once again! The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site at 641 Delaware Avenue will host the perfect spring time event - Mother Daughter Tea - on May 1st...