This Reading & Discussion Group encourages friends, colleagues, and strangers to “make time for thinking deeply about a single idea from a variety of perspectives, allowing texts to become catalysts for civic engagement, cultural understanding, and personal reflection.

Tuesdays ( 1 Friday) from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
• Tues., Feb. 25 – Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208
• Tues., Mar. 3 – Community Action Organization of WNY, 1423 Fillmore Ave.,
Buffalo, NY 14211
• Tues., Mar. 10 – Mirabo Press, 11 Botsford Pl, Buffalo, NY 14216
• Friday, March 20 – Albright-Knox Northland – 612 Northland Ave., Buffalo, NY
14211
• Tues., Mar. 24 – Historic Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway at Michigan St.,
Buffalo, NY 14203
• Tues., Mar. 31 – Hallwalls – 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

This session is for participants who have mastered 3D printing basics. For community members who have used the M3D micros in our orientation, this class introduces dual extrusion and covers the use of the two types 3D printers we have here at The Foundry capable of printing with two different colors or two different types of filament (Ultimaker 3 and the Glacial Summit). At the end of the session, you will have additional grounding for further printing in the Lab. You’ll make a small printed object you can come pick up later in the week, and you will be qualified to sign up for supervised use of The Foundry’s TechLab with a community membership.

VALENTINE 2020 WE LOVE NEW MEMBERS SPECIAL!

Any participant who signs up for a Textile or Tech Lab Class in February will receive a free 2 month membership with purchase! ($60 value!)

BASIC MEMBERSHIP – $30/MO – Access to tech and textile labs for up to 20 hours per month during published open hours, plus 10% discount on classes. Recurring membership plans receive free storage locker (subject to availability).

Click the link below to learn more about monthly membership:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/makerspaces.

Participants 16
Class Size: Min 3/Max 6

Please review The Foundry’s cancellation policy:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/cancellation_policy

If you would like to learn more about The Foundry please visit our website:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/about

And you can also find information about more classes here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-foundry-buffalo-15616046458

Introducing a program for professional development of intuitive readings, mediumship and spiritual counseling!

Throughout this course, you will learn how to expand and deepen messages received from spirit that are filled with accuracy, evidence, empowerment and healing.

We will meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm. Often the most important learning takes place in between classes, therefore there will be some homework assignments. This program includes one-on-one mentoring with Angie and opportunities for mini message days open to the public for practice. Level 1 is from October 8th until end of February. Level 2 starts in March and goes through the end of June.

HERE IS THE FLYER WITH DATES & INFO:
http://goodkarmatown.com/Santosha Mediumship Dev Program with Angie.pdf

A “Santosha Certification” is an endorsement of your rigorously tested experience. It will assure your clients that you provide spiritually centered readings and counsel that are accurate, helpful, and for their highest spiritual growth.

Levels may be taken by anyone even if they aren’t seeking certification, however you must sign up for a complete level. Classes within levels aren’t offered separately. Certification is optional and requires completion of ALL classes of both levels of the program. Make-up classes will be offered periodically.

All Classes held at: Santosha Holistic Center
22 Lafayette Blvd. Williamsville, NY 14221

Register by contacting:
Angie Hewett-Abt
grangie26@yahoo.com OR call or text: 716-930-5011
Payment plans available upon request.

Rev. Angie Hewett-Abt, B.A., is a 2002 graduate of Fellowships of the Spirit’s School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy. She received her degree in Human Services with a concentration in Counseling and Psychology in 2005. A practicing medium for over 30 years. Angie currently is the owner of the successful Santosha Holistic Center, located in Williamsville, NY, and has her own thriving mediumship and spiritual counseling practice, where for the past 17 years she has taught meditation and intuitive development. Prior to 2002 Angie worked as a customer relations manager in various industries for over 21 years.

Calvary Episcopal Church, 20 Milton Street at South Cayuga Road in Williamsville, will offer Ashes-to-Go from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in the church parking lot drive-through on Ash Wednesday, February 26th. Calvary’s Rector, The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Harvey, assisted by members of the parish, will provide this service which has been offered for the past five years, growing to nearly 200 persons served last year. Although serving those whose busy schedules may not allow them time to attend church in a conventional way may seem unusual, the trend is appearing throughout the country, as people find new ways to remember and expand their faith in God. Father Harvey will also officiate at Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes within the church at 7:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend any of the services. For additional information, please call the church at (716) 634-4710.

EPIC – Every Person Influences Children participates in Canal Side Story Time that runs every Wednesday from June 26 through August 28, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The EPIC Story Time Summer Series aims to create a positive and fun environment for families and young children (up to age 8), promoting reading and a healthy lifestyle, all while learning valuable life lessons together as a family. The Story Time events incorporate educational themes and include a book reading and corresponding family activities. Each week has a different theme from our Summer Safety Kickoff to Fit & Fun, Art & Music and Super Heroes (Veterans, Police etc.) and other topics.

For the VERY BEST in everything BOATING, come to this year’s boat show! From cruisers to runabouts, pontoon boats to fishing boats, ski boats to personal watercraft and boat trailers – the Boat Show has it all. All of the area’s top dealers will have product on display and everything will be on-sale! All major manufacturers will have show promotions / rebates in place and lenders will have discounted boat show financing rates, as well. You’ll also enjoy our Discount Boating Accessory Store where you can shop for all kinds of boating equipment at discounted prices! You’ll also find everything else you need: boat lifts and dock displays, local Marinas, Boat Insurance, boat service providers, accessories, electronics, and much more!

The western region of New York is home to many beautiful lakes and rivers which have provided lifetimes of enjoyment and fond memories to thousands of individuals and families for hundreds of years. The Buffalo Boat Show is the largest gathering of Boat Dealers, Marinas, and other boating resources for the residents of Buffalo, Rochester, and the rest of Upstate New York, as well as visitors and vacationers, and an opportunity to experience the great offerings our exhibitors bring to the show in person.

Are you a ceramics artist and need a place to work? If so, we have the place for you. Every wednesday evening from 6PM-10PM we have our ceramic studio open to the public for a small fee. This Fee comes with 10lbs of clay and 4 hours of time on the wheel. All artists must be able to throw on a wheel already. There will be one instructor on site working but they will not be there for personal instruction but to answer and questions you might have. All work will be held on QCFA premises for you so that you can return to trim, fire and glaze your pieces. All firing, storage and glazes are included in the price. More clay is available on site for $1.00 per pound.

January 25-26, January 29-February 1
February 5-9, 12-22, 26-29

6-9pm / 6-10pm Friday and Saturday
Doors open at 5:30pm. Please note that Lumagination is best experienced after the sun sets.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

* Tickets available online and at the door
* Guest passes and coupons are not valid
* Tripods are not permitted
* The Botanical Gardens will close at 4:30pm and re-open for Lumagination
* Please email tickets@buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 211 with questions.

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

Wednesday, February 26th: The Mattson 2 w/ Special Guests

-Doors: 7:30pm, Show: 8:30pm
-Tickets: $12 ADV/$15 DOS
-Ages: 18

About The Mattson 2:
Mattson 2 are Jared and Jonathan Mattson, identical twins who have been collaborating almost literally from birth. They grew up in San Diego, CA, where in middle school they started playing music; decades later, they had earned Master’s degrees in Music from the University of California Irvine. They formed their psych-jazz group Mattson 2 in 2003, and released their first album, Introducing the Mattson 2, in 2009. Subsequent releases include collabs with pro skaters Ray Barbee, Tommy Guerrero, Farmer Dave (of Kurt Vile), and Money Mark (of Beastie Boys). Since then, they’ve released an album with Chaz Bear — 2017’s Star Stuff, recorded under the name Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2 and which peaked at #1 on the Billboard contemporary jazz charts — and reinterpreted Coltrane’s legendary A Love Supreme which Jazz Times said “manages to hold Coltrane’s revered album in the highest esteem while absolutely shredding it to pieces.” Paradise, their 8th record, marks the first time that the brothers have added vocals. The album is a masterful piece of psych-jazz, conceptually elegant and thrilling it its execution.

Happy Hours
January 25, 30-31, February 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
5-8pm

LIVE MUSIC!

Join us for drinks and food brought to you by Salvatore’s Hospitality, live music from Brother James and more. This is a great addition to your night before or after attending Lumagination! Happy Hours will be located inside the Administration Building.

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

Happy Hours
January 25, 30-31, February 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
5-8pm

LIVE MUSIC!

Join us for drinks and food brought to you by Salvatore’s Hospitality, live music from Brother James and more. This is a great addition to your night before or after attending Lumagination! Happy Hours will be located inside the Administration Building.

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

A Quilt Block in a Night – Ohio Star Block
A Class, PLUS Extended TextileLab Membership
Join us for a single session in The Foundry’s TextileLab and create one of the most iconic quilt blocks: the Ohio Star taught by Whitney Crispell of Local Color Quilts. This versatile and classic block is used by both modern and traditional quilters. Participants in this course must know how to use a sewing machine, and be familiar with basic quilting skills such as rotary cutting and creating a ¼” seam allowance. Participants will have access to the Foundry’s large collection of fabric, and will take home whatever they make in class. Your finished Ohio Star will make a great pillow cover, or an exciting start to a full quilt. CLASS INCLUDES A FREE TWO MONTH MEMBERSHIP!

Skills you’ll learn:
creating half-square triangles, quarter square triangles, and nesting seams.
Learn more about the history of quilting

Materials supplied by The Foundry:
Selection of cotton fabrics
Selection of thread

Class Cost: $30 (materials fee included)
Class Size: Min 4/ Max 8
Ages: 16 with parent permission

Class Length: 1 sessions, PLUS membership access to the TextileLab during open hours through March.
(see: https://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/textile_lab for more information)
or CONTACT US at education@thefoundrybuffalo.org

Please review The Foundry’s cancellation policy:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/cancellation_policy

If you would like to learn more about The Foundry please visit our website:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/about

And you can also find information about more classes here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-foundry-buffalo-15616046458

January 25-26, January 29-February 1
February 5-9, 12-22, 26-29

6-9pm / 6-10pm Friday and Saturday
Doors open at 5:30pm. Please note that Lumagination is best experienced after the sun sets.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

* Tickets available online and at the door
* Guest passes and coupons are not valid
* Tripods are not permitted
* The Botanical Gardens will close at 4:30pm and re-open for Lumagination
* Please email tickets@buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 211 with questions.

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

The Buffalo Lafayette Optimist Club invites the community to join them every first and third Thursday of the month in the Mezzanine Room of the Lafayette Brewing Company, 391 Washington St., 6:30 p.m., to learn more about the organization’s work in the community and bring their great ideas for civic events for the betterment of our city’s youth. Join us!

About Buffalo Lafayette Optimist Club (BLOC)

The first Optimist Club was founded in 1911 in Buffalo, New York, at the Lafayette Hotel. Since that time, the international service organization has grown to almost 3,000 clubs and over 80,000 members in more than 20 countries. Although the organization built its foundation here, there has not been an active chapter in the city in more than 20 years. That all changed in the fall of 2018, however, with the establishment of the Buffalo Lafayette Optimist Club.
Anyone interested in joining the Optimist Club is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meetings, held the first and third Thursdays of every month. The group meets in the Mezzanine Room of the Lafayette Brewing Co., 391 Washington St. inside the Hotel Lafayette.

About Optimist International 

Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations, with over 80,000 adult and youth members in almost 3,000 clubs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico and throughout the world. Optimist Clubs are dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids” and do their part through community service programs. Each club is autonomous and run by members in their community. Optimists conduct 65,000 community service projects each year, spending $78 million in their communities. Annually, six million kids are positively affected by Optimist programs. 
 
To learn more about Optimist International, please call (314) 371-6000 or visit the organization’s website at www.optimist.org.

WHO: The Buffalo Lafayette Optimist Club

WHAT: Opportunity for volunteers

WHERE: Lafayette Brewing Company

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday

For more information, please contact buffalolafayetteoptimists@gmail.com, visit our website at buffalolafayetteoptimist.club, or find us on Facebook.

Thursday, February 27th – Everyone Orchestra, conducted by Matt Butler, feat: Steve Kimock, Michael Travis (String Cheese Incident), Ryan Montbleau, Danny Louis (Gov’t Mule), Craig Brodhead (Turkuaz), Dylan Skursky (Cabinet), and Jessica Brown (Root Shock) w/ Farrow

-Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm
-Tickets: $18 ADV/$22 DOS
-Ages: 18

Everyone Orchestra, Conducted by Matt Butler, featuring:
– Steve Kimock
– Michael Travis (String Cheese Incident)
– Ryan Montbleau
– Danny Louis (Gov’t Mule)
– Craig Brodhead (Turkuaz)
– Dylan Skursky (Cabinet)
– Jessica Brown (Root Shock)

Everyone Orchestra conductor/founder Matt Butler takes audiences & musicians alike on a wild improvisational ride- 100% of the show is created on the fly, with interplay among the world’s best musical talent and synergy created through Butler’s cues and direction. A laundry list of hundreds of musicians, dancers, singers, guest conductors and community organizations have embraced the experience of EO in single shots of musical adrenaline to the soul.

Matt & EO have recruited players from the Grateful Dead, Phish, Dead & Company, Widespread Panic, The Allman Brothers, Furthur, Gov’t Mule, String Cheese, Ween, Umphrey’s McGee, The Meters, The Disco Biscuits, Yonder Mountain String Band, Galactic, and many many more. Tuning in to his energy, the band and audience utilize The Conductor as their pivot to the set mood of each passing jam as he communicates with the musicians using hand signs, whiteboard and assorted mime suggestions. Audience participation is required!

What is Everyone Orchestra → vimeo.com/36999515

Musicians Describe Everyone Orchestra → vimeo.com/33037192

Everyone Orchestra, Conducted by Matt Butler, featuring:
– Steve Kimock
– Michael Travis (String Cheese Incident)
– Ryan Montbleau
– Danny Louis (Gov’t Mule)
– Craig Brodhead (Turkuaz)
– Dylan Skursky (Cabinet)
– Jessica Brown (Root Shock)

Everyone Orchestra conductor/founder Matt Butler takes audiences & musicians alike on a wild improvisational ride- 100% of the show is created on the fly, with interplay among the world’s best musical talent and synergy created through Butler’s cues and direction. A laundry list of hundreds of musicians, dancers, singers, guest conductors and community organizations have embraced the experience of EO in single shots of musical adrenaline to the soul.

Matt & EO have recruited players from the Grateful Dead, Phish, Dead & Company, Widespread Panic, The Allman Brothers, Furthur, Gov’t Mule, String Cheese, Ween, Umphrey’s McGee, The Meters, The Disco Biscuits, Yonder Mountain String Band, Galactic, and many many more. Tuning in to his energy, the band and audience utilize The Conductor as their pivot to the set mood of each passing jam as he communicates with the musicians using hand signs, whiteboard and assorted mime suggestions. Audience participation is required!

What is Everyone Orchestra → vimeo.com/36999515

Musicians Describe Everyone Orchestra → vimeo.com/33037192

______________________

~~ Farrow ~~
SOUL | FUNK | 716
Based in Buffalo, NY and led by producer/bass player André Pilette and singer/lyricist Michael Farrow, this diverse group of musicians has an old school sound that is played with a modern feel. The band features Tim Webb on drums, Cory Clancy on guitar, and Michael Ruopoli on percussion. Special guest Scott Molloy on keys.

https://farrowband.com

WHAT I THOUGHT I KNEW, by Alice Eve Cohen

February 6 – March 1, 2020
Thursdays @ 7:30- 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
Saturdays @ 3:30 & 7:30 (NEW TIMES!) – 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29
Sundays @ 2:00 – 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1

Alice, an infertile Jewish woman in her forties, discovers a hard lump in her abdomen. After months of visiting expensive specialists, all of whom have different medical theories, a CT scan finally reveals that she is pregnant. Based upon true events and the book hailed by Oprah as “darkly hilarious…an unexpected bundle of joy,” this heartfelt journey through a high-risk pregnancy and the American healthcare system is told with the intimacy of a diary and the suspense of a thriller.

Directed by: Saul Elkin.
Starring: Josie DiVincenzo

$10.00/student tickets – $36.00/senior tickets – $38/adult tickets

Happy Hours
January 25, 30-31, February 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
5-8pm

LIVE MUSIC!

Join us for drinks and food brought to you by Salvatore’s Hospitality, live music from Brother James and more. This is a great addition to your night before or after attending Lumagination! Happy Hours will be located inside the Administration Building.

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

Panel Discussion: Contemporary Culture, Contemporary Art
February 28, 2020, 5:00-8:00 pm
Part of M&T Fourth Friday @ TriMain Center
Panelists: Jay Carrier, George Hughes, Jodi Lynn Maracle, and Sepideh Pourhang

This panel discussion will focus on the ways artists are influenced by the intersection of their cultural histories and contemporary experiences. Panelists include Jay Carrier, George Hughes, Jodi Lynn Maracle, and Sepideh Pourhang. This panel is taking place within Buffalo Arts Studio on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5-8pm in tandem with Jay Carrier’s solo exhibition, “We Took Things with Us: A Collection of Recent Work”, on view at Buffalo Arts Studio from January 24-March 6, 2020.

Each of the panelists combine formal elements from their cultural heritage with mixed-media processes, producing artwork that is truly transnational. These artists ask the viewer to think across boundaries, challenging colonialism and its legacies. This discussion will also address the way(s) that artwork made by transnational artists is too often relegated to anthropologic sections of cultural institutions, suggesting that the art and artmakers exist only as relics of a “pre-American” past.

January 25-26, January 29-February 1
February 5-9, 12-22, 26-29

6-9pm / 6-10pm Friday and Saturday
Doors open at 5:30pm. Please note that Lumagination is best experienced after the sun sets.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

* Tickets available online and at the door
* Guest passes and coupons are not valid
* Tripods are not permitted
* The Botanical Gardens will close at 4:30pm and re-open for Lumagination
* Please email tickets@buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 211 with questions.

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

PARTY TO BENEFIT THE IRISH CLASSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

the party to die for

Beer, wine, food and shenanigans will be in abundant supply as ICTC returns to the Town Ballroom for a rollicking Wake, Irish-style.

Featuring entertainment from Irish Punk Band 1916!

When: Friday, February 28, 2020 from 7-10pm
Where: Town Ballroom | 681 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203
Details: Each General Admission ticket is valid for entry, unlimited beer and wine (cash bar available for liquor drinks), and unlimited traditional Irish pub food, catered by Rosalind’s Catering.

Schedule of Events:
7:00pm: Doors open
7:30pm: The Wake ceremony
8:00pm: 1916 Band

Also during the event, don’t miss Irish dancers from McCarthy School of Irish Dance, bagpiper David Gray, on-site games, a photo booth, raffles, and more!

Please note, this is a 21 only event. IDs will be checked at the door.

Event Parking: Convenient and inexpensive parking is available in the M&T lot at Washington and Chippewa
Payment Options: Cash, credit, ATM on site

Green Buffalo Productions (GBP) continues to push boundaries in February 2020 with their first feature production, Liquidation. Written by local playwright, director, and dramaturg, Samantha Marchant, this play will make its world premiere at the Sugar City Arts Collaborative located at 1239 Niagara Street. As always for GBP, the piece will fully feature Western New York creatives.

Liquidation will be directed by Niagara University graduate, Nicholas Edwards. Nick returns to GBP after performing in their 2019 Spooky One Act Festival and 2019 spring feature production In Crazy Love. He is thrilled to take on the challenge of directing this experimental play about relationships with Samantha Marchant on board for nearly every rehearsal. He will be assisted by GBP veterans, Sarah Henderson (Assistant Director) and Sarah Emmerling (Stage Manager).

GBP Co-Founder Ellen Scherer is the lead producer for Liquidation. She says “I love this team! They are so dedicated to making Samantha’s vision come to life. I don’t think that just anyone could pull off Liquidation. Directing takes a lot of experimental work. Understanding the characters requires deep introspection. I am itching to see what the team brings to the stage.”

Tickets for the Liquidation are $25 per person and can be purchased online via Brown Paper Tickets at gbpliquidation.bpt.me. There will be four opportunities to see the show: Friday, February 28 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 29 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, March 1 at 2 pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time.

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door while they last. There will be items available for raffle; raffle tickets can be purchased via cash or Venmo. Seating is limited, so GBP strongly recommends buying tickets online.

This production is set in the round and has some interactive elements. The audience will be seated within the set. The play includes references to, or representations of, the following: drug and alcohol use, intimacy, sexual intercourse, implied masturbation, implied nudity, partial nudity, same-sex kissing, suicide, and abortion.

About Green Buffalo Productions – Green Buffalo Productions is a team of young professionals working in theatre, art, and creative writing. Each of their team members brings distinct talents to the company, ensuring they can oversee every step of the production process. Their mission is to bring attention to underrepresented voices in the Western New York Community by producing new works of theater and providing resources for unpublished writers. Their three main objectives are: to foster the creation and production of original works of theater; to provide opportunities for marginalized writers and performers by remaining accessible and encouraging; and to enrich the community through meaningful collaboration.

More information about Green Buffalo Productions events and services can be found on their website: greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com. You can also follow GBP on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or send them an email at greenbuffaloproductions@gmail.com.

Twelfth Night

The Rochester Oratorio Society Chorus and Orchestra, Eric Townell music director, with The Nazareth Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, Director

Gjeilo Sunrise Mass Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No.3 Staneck Twelfth Night, NY Premiere

Ola Gjeilo’s sublime Sunrise Mass and Frank James Staneck’s Shakespeare cantata, “Twelfth Night,” inspire an uplifting tone to our darkest season. The Nazareth Bach Children’s Chorus, directed by Karla Krogstad, are featured special guests. The ROS Orchestra performs Respighi’s wonderful Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3.

$15-$20 adv, $25 day of concert
For tickets: https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=ae00b5e20e59c143f437f9b38b5163f9

Friday, February 28th: TOOL Tribute Band SCHISM w/ Anger is a Gift (Rage Against The Machine Tribute)

-Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm
-Tickets: $15 ADV/$20 DOS
-Ages: 18

About Tool Tribute Band SCHISM:
Not many cover or tribute bands out there ever attempt to engage in the raw talent, mysticism, and magic that is TOOL. But if you talk to four brave souls from New York City (Angelo Rivera- Vocals; Sean Murray- Bass; Donald Pusateri- Drums; Keith Williams- Guitar). Their love and passion for this music led them to form SCHISM. New York City’s premier TOOL tribute band, the world’s first tribute to TOOL.

“We started this back in 2001, after seeing a TOOL show at Madison Square Garden. We simply loved the music and wanted to share it live with other TOOL minded fans” says SCHISM guitarist Keith Williams. “We’ve been a national touring act for over 10 years now. This isn’t something you tap your foot to, this is more of an interactive experience for the listener. These songs are compositional masterpieces, which will be studied for years to come”.

If you’ve never had the chance to see TOOL live, here’s your local opportunity.
We invite you of the collective unconscious to share with us the experience of TOOL.

World’s first Tribute to Tool. World’s longest touring national tribute to Tool. The only Tool tribute to be listed on Tool’s websites.

CROSS THE POND 2020
A Celebration of Irish and Appalachian Music
featuring The John Dady Trio, Crikwater, & The Brothers Blue

WHEN: February 29, 2020 at 8pm (Doors open at 7pm)
WHERE: Sportsmen’s Tavern, 326 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY
ADMISSION: $10 – Tickets available at sportsmensbuffalo.com

Return with us once again to Sportsmens Tavern to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day Season with CROSS THE POND; A Celebration of Irish and Appalachian Folk Music performed by Rochester’s legendary John Dady … Buffalo’s Irish folk veterans, Crikwater… and the roots-American folk of WNY’s own the Brothers Blue.
Join us as we explore the common roots of the Irish and Appalachian traditions in a celebration of the culture and spirit of folk music…an ideal way to usher in the St. Paddy’s season!
This concert has SoldOut the past two years, so be sure to purchase tickets at sportsmensbuffalo.com

2020 Communities in Bloom Classes

February 8, 2020, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Unity Church, 1243 Delaware Ave., Buffalo NY 14209

February 29, 2020, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Erie, 21 S. Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052

Mid-winter gardening classes. Get a jump on the gardening season!

The 3 Seminar topics are the same on both dates and at both locations. Topics include:

• Care of Trees & Shrubs: An Olmsted Park Perspective
• Gardening Through the Seasons
• Backyard Beekeeping

Remember to bring a bag lunch and a beverage! Registration fee is $30 for the general public. Active CCE Erie Master Gardener Program volunteers are eligible for a registration discount. For more information, contact Jolie Hibit at (716) 652-5400, x174 or jah663@cornell.edu or register online by visiting erie.cce.cornell.edu Registration is not complete until payment has been received. Registration fee is non-refundable. For persons with disabilities requiring accommodations, please contact the CCE Master Gardener Program office at least one week prior to class you plan to attend.

Join us and develops your intuition to use in your daily life and begin learning to give messages to others. We are all born with a connection to our intuition. Join me & I will help you remember what you already know.
This week we will focus on remote viewing & telepathic Communication. We communicate all the time with others using “mind language” or telepathy….have you ever thought of someone you haven’t seen in a long time & suddenly they call you out of the blue? Our spirit guides & Loved Ones on the Other Side communicate with us using telepathy.. learn how to understand these messages. AND Remote Viewing is defined as the ability to acquire accurate information about a distant or non local place, person, or event. This will help you further develop your abilities to see, hear, or feel messages.
$25
Register on the link, call or text 716-930-5011.
Everyone is welcome including walk ins.

Through professional guidance you will create a finished mug that can be used daily. Your mug will be complete with finished trimmed base, handle and glaze. over 3 session you will gain experience in throwing that will culminate in a finished piece. This class is appropriate for the first time students. Often in Ceramics it takes you multiple attempts to achieve the desired goal. Due to this you will make multiple cylinders as practice before attempting a finished mug. Class #1 you will learn to throw a cylinder and practice for making your handle. Class # 2 will include trimming the pieces as well attaching your handle. Final class you will glaze your pieces chosen from our palette of over 30 glaze combinations to suit your taste. 10lbs of clay and glazes are included in the class fee.If you would like to attempt to make more than 3 mugs, more clay is available for purchase at that time. Feel free to contact us at 716-222-1920

This Men Leading By Example Conference on Saturday, February 29, 2020 will bring together a featured panel of experts from the mental health, education, parenting, judicial and faith communities to present how men our community can take a more active leadership role in their families and with the young men that they are raising.

The focus of this conference is “Men Leading By Example” and it will take a hard look at the role that men of our community play in leading their families, mentoring young men away from dangerous decision making, and the impact that violent injury and trauma have on our young men and the rest of our community. Plus, we’ll also unpack the clinical mental health issues that men face that can impact their ability to engage in a leadership capacity. The conference will feature a panel of subject experts who will share their knowledge, elevate the discussion and engage our community around these very critical issues.

Don’t miss the 3rd annual John G. Cansdale Soup Stroll Saturday, February 29th, noon to 3PM. Presented by the Williamsville Business Association, soup will be served up at $1 per serving and all proceeds go to FeedMore WNY (The Food Bank of WNY).

Come taste a delicious soup at all of the participating restaurants and VOTE for your favorite! The winner will get the coveted Soup Stroll Trophy, in dedication to John Cansdale, the brain behind the event.

Visit www.willvill.com for more information and stop in to the Glen Park Tavern or The Irishman for the map of all participating restaurants.

Seniors can learn why Asbury Pointe Retirement Community offers exactly what they are looking for at a series of FREE and informative seminars to be held throughout 2020.
Guests will be able to tour Asbury Pointe, including the beautifully-appointed apartments featuring such amenities as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and custom cupboards, speak to current residents, get answers to the many questions they have and enjoy delicious refreshments. These seminars are a great opportunity to see our bright and spacious apartments, dining rooms, fitness centers, theatre room and much more. Guests can take their time to talk to staff and residents in a casual, no pressure atmosphere. Reservations are not required.

WHAT I THOUGHT I KNEW, by Alice Eve Cohen

February 6 – March 1, 2020
Thursdays @ 7:30- 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
Saturdays @ 3:30 & 7:30 (NEW TIMES!) – 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29
Sundays @ 2:00 – 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1

Alice, an infertile Jewish woman in her forties, discovers a hard lump in her abdomen. After months of visiting expensive specialists, all of whom have different medical theories, a CT scan finally reveals that she is pregnant. Based upon true events and the book hailed by Oprah as “darkly hilarious…an unexpected bundle of joy,” this heartfelt journey through a high-risk pregnancy and the American healthcare system is told with the intimacy of a diary and the suspense of a thriller.

Directed by: Saul Elkin.
Starring: Josie DiVincenzo

$10.00/student tickets – $36.00/senior tickets – $38/adult tickets

Happy Hours
January 25, 30-31, February 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
5-8pm

LIVE MUSIC!

Join us for drinks and food brought to you by Salvatore’s Hospitality, live music from Brother James and more. This is a great addition to your night before or after attending Lumagination! Happy Hours will be located inside the Administration Building.

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

January 25-26, January 29-February 1
February 5-9, 12-22, 26-29

6-9pm / 6-10pm Friday and Saturday
Doors open at 5:30pm. Please note that Lumagination is best experienced after the sun sets.

Tickets – General Admission / Garden Member Pricing
Adults $15.50 / $13.50
Seniors (62 ) $14 / $12
Students (with ID) $14 / $12
Kids (3-12) $7 / $7
Kids 2 and under are free

* Tickets available online and at the door
* Guest passes and coupons are not valid
* Tripods are not permitted
* The Botanical Gardens will close at 4:30pm and re-open for Lumagination
* Please email tickets@buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 211 with questions.

See special feature dates below

Inside the Botanical Gardens!

Mysterious Minerals – The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to excite imaginations, stimulate the senses and entertain all ages! This year, visitors will experience the extraordinary facets of Earth and minerals. From simulated salt caves and stalactites to wooden sculptures, balancing stones, geodes and crystals, Lumagination will take visitors on a journey like no other! This is part three of a four-part series exploring water, air, earth and fire.