Party on the Portico this Friday
The events take place between five and eight (dates listed below) and there is food, wine, beer, water etc. served. Expect live music (Gypsy Jazz quartet Babik this Friday) along with the occasional WBFO basket raffle. There are also CDs and merchandise auctioned off during the course of the evening. Exhibits are all open to the attendees - right now the Bon Voyage exhibit is in the main court. It’s an exhibit of travel mementos that belonged to Buffalo travelers from 1830 to 1930. See what was hip to carry (jewelry to weaponry) back in the day. All this kicks off this Friday, May 18th, while experiencing the incredible views, which overlook Mirror Lake and the Japanese Gardens. Historical Society Museum, 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood Avenue.
June 15 – Music by John and Mary
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July 20 – Music by DKQ (David Kane Quartet)
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August 24 – Music by Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
Admission for the Party on the Portico events is $5 for Historical Society members; $10 for non-members, and the events are sponsored by M&T Bank with support from WBFO 88.7.
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carl
ZZZZzzzzz......
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scooter
Are you kidding me?
This is a very fun event, at a very cool place.
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dpouse
i don't want to hate, but i have got to agree with carl on this one. the potential is there, just misguided.
if you want to "engage a younger crowd", don't charge $10 to see John and Mary while sitting on some steps.
the exhibits may be more alluring with cocktail in hand, though...
does the Historical Society get any of that money?
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gaustad
that looks like a happening party....
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lauras
You had to be there last night - those librarians and teachers know how to have a good time.
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