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Absolut Russian is a fair logo for this program of Romantic masterworks. Under the baton of JoAnn Falletta, the concert begins with Prokofiev's heart-felt Overture on Hebrew Themes, cast on an Eastern European canvas with a luster of rich sonic hues. Russian-born Roman Mekinulov, principal cellist of the BPO, is the featured soloist in Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations, a splendid homage to the witty French style of the 1700s. Leaping ahead to the late 19th century, the BPO will perform Tchaikovsky's great "Pathetique,” Symphony No.6, a work of surpassing beauty and tenderness.

OperaBuffs of WNY Inside Opera Lectures presents a family-friendly opera/informance, featuring The Fredonia Hillman Opera cast members (SUNY-Fredonia) and narrator Prof. Julie Newell, including a questions and answer session preceding a reception to meet-the-singers. Prof. Newell makes sure you’re never too young or too old for opera!

Help develop your child’s fine motor skills as we take ordinary paper and transform it into creatures and objects during this class on the art of Japanese paper folding. Registration is limited so call to reserve your space. Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291 to register.

Ages: 8 - 12
Instructor: Takako Michii

Celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness month by walking or "wheeling" a mile around Ring Road in Delaware Park. Download a registration form here or call 716.832.9334 before September 10 and receive a complimentary t-shirt.

The Buffalo Museum of Science holds its 5th Annual Museum’s Attic (MA) event at the museum from 6:30 to 11PM. Tickets include dinner, drinks and dessert. Guests can also enjoy a museum-wide treasure hunt, an eclectic auction, behind-the-scenes tours and live entertainment. For this night only, the museum’s curators will bring out rarely displayed pieces of the museum’s collection from behind locked doors for an exclusive viewing. Registrations can be made online before September 22nd or by calling 716.896.5200. Tables of ten and sponsorships opportunities are also available. All proceeds will benefit the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences.

Take 6 brings their joyful celebration of the human voice, in six-part a cappella soul, to Rockwell Hall on Saturday, October 4. With ten Grammy awards under their belt, Take 6 is an aurally thrilling phenomenon. They have spent more than two decades crafting a series of records that defied easy categorization but instead embraced a broad cross-section of styles – soul, gospel, R&B, pop, jazz and more. Musically and spiritually, they've enriched the lives of every person they've come in contact with. Music legend Quincy Jones said simply, "Take 6 are the baddest vocal cats on the planet.”

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, on the campus of Buffalo State College, proudly announces the 2008-2009 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank. The Great Performers Series features world-class artists in the intimate setting of Rockwell Hall. Tickets may be purchased at the Rockwell Hall Box Office, 1300 Elmwood Ave. by calling 716.878.3005 or online by clicking here.