Join us for a beautiful night on the front lawn of the Botanical Gardens to celebrate the annual Gala at the Gardens.

2019 Gala Co-Chairs – Jackye Mandell & Niscah Koessler
Honorary Chairs – Ted and Terry Johnson
Auctioneer – Kelly Schultz

Individual tickets are $175 and sponsorship packages range from $1,500 up to $10,000. Program ads are also available for $150 up to $450. For sponsorship opportunities or tickets, please contact Brittany Zandi, Director of Development, at 827.1584 ext. 203 or bzandi@buffalogardens.com.

Tickets Available at:
https://28107.blackbaudhosting.com/28107/Tickets-2

Tickets:
$20 Pre-sale via Eventbrite
$25 at the Door

Doors open 30 minutes before the show’s start time.

Synopsis:
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick… Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick… Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. It is also an upcoming movie directed by Hamilton’s Lin Manuel Miranda.

His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles.

“Tick, Tick…BOOM!” is presented by special arrangement with MTI.

Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello – Graham Parker – Pretenders – The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal.
Los Straitjackets are the leading practitioners of the lost art of the guitar instrumental. Using the music of the Ventures, The Shadows, and with Link Wray andDick Dale as a jumping off point, the band has taken their unique, high energy brand of original rock & roll around the world. Clad in their trademark Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling masks, the “Jackets” have delivered their trademark guitar licks to 16 albums, thousands of concerts and dozens of films and TV shows.

The dreadful demise of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet and the unrestrained passion of his Othello are arguably eclipsed by this rarely revived 17th Century Jacobean drama. ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore is a tale of forbidden love, deception and gruesome revenge that will provoke the mind and disquiet the heart as Annabella and Giovanni risk all by consummating their love in defiance of society, the law and the Church. In this world rife with corruption, greed and misogyny, who will bear the blame, and who will pay the price?

Directed by ICTC Producing Director Fortunato Pezzimenti

Cast
Annabella … Anna Krempholtz
Giovanni … Jeremy Kreuzer
Signor Florio … David Oliver
Putana/Philotis … Charmagne Chi
Friar Bonaventura/Signor Donado … Christian Brandjes*
Lord Soranzo … Adriano Gatto*
Grimaldi … Ben Michael Moran
Bergetto/Cardinal … Adam Yellen
Hippolita/Poggio … Aleks Malejs*
Richardetto … Jacob Albarella
Vasques … Rolando Martin Gomez
Dancer/Banditti/Officer … Melinda Capeles

*- Members of Actors’ Equity Association

Performance Times:
Thursday-Saturday Evenings @ 7:30PM
Saturday Matinees @ 3PM
Sunday Matinees @ 2PM

*Tickets can be purchased online or through the Box Office @ 716. 853. 4282

BUFFALO — Last year, many of Western New York’s most powerful women gathered for a new conference: “Transformational Leadership: Women in Power.” The networking event was so popular that it sold out, and many of the women in attendance —and many others who were unable to attend — have waited to see when another such conference would be held.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the “Transformational Leadership” series returns with a new focus: “Professional Bravery – Define and Achieve Your Goals.” As with last year’s event, the conference will bring together leaders in business, medicine, law, and education for a day of presentations, dialogue, and breakout sessions that are rich with insight and guidance from women who are leaders for those who are, and aspire to be, leaders.

Attorney Lisa A. Coppola, founder of The Coppola Firm, will discuss creating “The Strategic Plan.” Ursuline R. Bankhead, Ph.D., an area psychologist and implicit bias consultant, will discuss “Understanding Your Inner Script.”

The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion of the event theme. The panelists are:
• Sherrie Barr Mack, co-owner and managing partner, The MackBarr Group
• Danielle Bergman, assistant director, Veteran Affairs WNY Healthcare System
• Elisabeth Dexter, M.D., thoracic surgeon, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Katie Krawczyk, chief executive officer, 19 Ideas
• Bridget Niland, director of Project Play WNY, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
• Kristen Robillard, M.D., managing partner, Lakeshore Primary Care Associates
• Kathleen Sweet, attorney and partner, Gibson McAskill & Crosby

Attendees may then attend one of three breakout sessions to encourage further discussion of the themes and issues explored during the presentations and panel discussion. The sessions are titled “Caught in the Middle,” “Keepin’ On,” and “Movin’ On.” Visit the Facebook page or website for more information!

The conference will be held Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canisius College Science Building, 1901 Main Street in Buffalo. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Tickets are $35, or $10 for students.

For questions, sponsorship opportunities or media inquiries, please visit the website at
https://womentowomenwny.wixsite.com/website, or contact Women to Women WNY via email at womentowomenwny@gmail.com.

Are you considering bringing a new furry family member into your home. Well than WNY Furtastic Adopt A Thon has a great event for you to attend. We have created an event where animal shelters, rescues and foster networks can come together under one roof to spotlight the adoptable animals currently in their care. This will offer a one stop shopping experience to potential adopters looking to fall in love and bring home a new best friend. Every pet adopted will receive a free microchip and registration courtesy of the Erie County Health Department, and an adopter goodie bag.

There are millions of pets that will end up in shelters in North America this year. About half of those pets will be euthanized due to overpopulation. Every pet adopted at this event will mean two lives were saved. The pet that has been adopted and the one that we’ve created a space for whether it be at a local shelter, within a loving foster home or safely in the hands of a rescue. With your help, this event will build awareness to the plight of homeless pets and help to save lives.

Please join WNY Furtastic on Saturday September 21st from 10am – 3 at the Pvt. Leonard Post Jr. 2450 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga, New York 14225. WNY Furtastic is a 501c3 that has put forth a collaborative effort joining local animal groups, rescues and fosters networks in a fun and enjoyable experience you can’t find anywhere else! Our goal is to find forever homes for a substantial number of animals in a limited amount of time.

Visit our website www.WNYfurtastic.org or our Facebook page WNY’s Furtastic ADOPT A THON for a link to the various rescues and adoptable pets attending. If you see a dog, cat, puppy or kitten you fall in love with, make an online application to that particular rescue to be pre-approved prior to the September 21st, adopt a thon. Please remember DON’T SHOP ADOPT

Tickets:
$20 Pre-sale via Eventbrite
$25 at the Door

Doors open 30 minutes before the show’s start time.

Synopsis:
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick… Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick… Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. It is also an upcoming movie directed by Hamilton’s Lin Manuel Miranda.

His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles.

“Tick, Tick…BOOM!” is presented by special arrangement with MTI.

Welcome To The Good Life

We invite you to the All Night Kanye Party Pt.III
at Buffalo Iron Works.

Come celebrate with a night of music, fashion, and art inspired by Kanye West

WeJo2.0 will be spinning ALL KANYE – ALL NIGHT.

The All Night Kanye Party is a collaborative community event that will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced, unless you came to the first one.

We need everyone to dress to impress. Pink Polo Kanye’s, TURBO THOTS, and some devils in a new dress wanted.

Lets all get together to work it out, like Yeezy taught us.

18 event

Tickets are $10.00 before the show and available here: https://buffaloironworks.tunestub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=298174

Tickets will be available at the door for $15 if it does not sell out pre-sale.

This dance party will feature all of your favorite Kanye West tracks, including some special interactive performances.

Fashion inspired by your favorite Kanye or Kardashian family member is encouraged. Please be respectful.

Tickets:
$20 Pre-sale via Eventbrite
$25 at the Door

Doors open 30 minutes before the show’s start time.

Synopsis:
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick… Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick… Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. It is also an upcoming movie directed by Hamilton’s Lin Manuel Miranda.

His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles.

“Tick, Tick…BOOM!” is presented by special arrangement with MTI.

Buffalo Society of Artists (BSA) is proud to present the 123rd Catalogue Exhibition at Sisti Gallery North, 6535 Campbell Blvd., Pendleton, NY. Opening reception is September 22nd from 2 – 5 pm with awards presentation at 3:15 pm. Exhibition runs through October 27th.

Accompanying events are:
Sunday October 5th: An Afternoon with the Artists (2-5 pm)
A selection of artists in the exhibition with discuss their work.
Sunday, October 13th: An Artist’s Legacy: Four Perspectives (12:30 – 3:30 pm)
Four BSA luminaries will discuss, legacy, legalities, inventory records and work appraisal.

About Carolina Story:
Carolina Story, the married duo comprised of Ben and Emily Roberts, released their debut album Lay Your Head Down on Black River Americana which quickly became a Top 15 album. They are currently out on the road as direct support to Bob Schneider with stops in LA, Chicago and more. In 2017, the duo signed with Black River Americana as the flagship artist on Black River Entertainment’s newly formed Americana label and made their Grand Ole Opry debut. The couple met in Memphis in 2007 where music and fate ultimately drew them together. Influenced by Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash, to name a few, they began writing and performing together after a camping trip in North Carolina. In 2009, they were married and set out on their first tour. Since then, they have been hard at work touring, writing and releasing music they believe in. For more information, visit CarolinaStory.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Amy McCarley is set to celebrate the recent release of her album, MECO, at the Sportsmen’s Tavern on September 22nd. Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors are at 1 p.m. and the show is from 2-4 p.m.

McCarley’s album MECO traces her experience of what it’s been like leaving life as a NASA contractor to pursue a career in music. On the road, she has shared stages with Ronnie Milsap, John Hiatt, Doyle Bramhall II, Marty Stuart, Lilly Hiatt, Delta Rae, and many others, and has graced festival stages such as Kerrville Folk Festival, 30A Songwriters Festival, EarleFest, and more.  

Uniquely relatable, McCarley’s music is embraced by Americana fans across the country and abroad. Americana Music Show praised MECO, saying the album “demonstrates beyond doubt that Amy McCarley has established a clear flightpath in Americana music with her blend of country rock sung with a world weariness that immediately brings to mind Lucinda Williams… in MECO she has reached an elevation that deserves a wider acclaim to propel her musical voyage.”  Country Standard Time called it a “can’t miss effort,” while The Morton Report proclaimed that “the record should propel McCarley into the big time at least as quickly as a NASA rocket launches a capsule into space. It combines mainstream accessibility with the sort of authenticity and depth you’d associate with artists like Lucinda Williams.” Lonesome Highway praised the album, calling it “superb” and lauding McCarley for her “strong and expressive voice that can display presentiment and positivity equally.”  And Take Effect Reviews extolled the “reflective spirit and emotional honesty that’s very transparent… each song is carefully crafted and delivered with a pensive, gorgeous timelessness.” 

People have always understood what happens when they go for a reading from a psychic or a medium. But did you ever want to know how they do it? Each medium and psychic has a different method by which they open themselves up to receive messages. This party will give you the chance to ask those questions you may have always wanted to ask but were not sure if you should.

“Mediumship is the innate ability to communicate to those in Spirit. I am a ‘mediator of messages’ between you and those who have passed.” – Kelly Wahl

The party will be in two parts. First, a question and answer session. Any audience member can ask a question to any medium. Kelly Wahl, Kathleen Bouthillier, Suzanne Suchan, and Reverend Ellen Bourn will discuss how their gifts work. After the question and answer session, there will be a quick break. The party will then resume with gallery readings for the attendees by all four mediums.

There will be an hors d’oeuvres and cocktail hour where you can mingle with friends and the mediums before the party begins. Each person will be given one free drink ticket, and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the session. There will also be raffles for Readings, crystals, and other spiritual goodies available. $60.00 presale tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite.com, or you can call 716.431.4555 to purchase. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $65.00

Presented by KWahl Healing Arts. KWahl Healing Arts has been serving Western New York for over 15 years providing massage, meditation, visualization, affirmations, and other modalities to help bring a holistic balance to their clients.

www.kwahlhealingarts.org

https://www.facebook.com/K-WAHL-healing-arts-124260374283932/app/216966901695771/?ref=page_internal

About the mediums:

Kelly Wahl

Owner at KWahl Healing Arts. Massage therapy lead Kelly to the gateway of healing. She picked up right away on the energy of bodywork as a vessel for healing. Kelly explored energy work and reiki, which helped attune her healing gifts. She then trained in, “Hands on Healing” , where she became a Healing Minister in the spiritualist community, and has been a part of the Lily Dale community. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek, Kelly takes great joy in officiating weddings, vow renewals, and healing work in various venues, such as hospitals, clinics, churches.

Kathleen Bouthillier

Reverend Kathleen Bouthillier is a third generation Empathic Psychic Medium and Reiki Master. She specializes in Reiki healing sessions, tarot/oracle readings and Psychic readings. She offers spiritual counseling and meditation assistance, as well as officiate services for weddings, funerals and baptisms.

Suzanne Suchan

Rev. Suzanne Suchan, B.Msc. is a Certified, International Spiritual Energy Healer, Astrologer, Psychic Medium, Ordained Minister and artisan who loves to help people rediscover their own magic and find harmony in their life.

Reverend Ellen Bourn

Rev. Ellen Bourn is world-renowned for her incomparable accuracy in her Work with Spirit. Having discovered her Gifts as a child, Ellen has spent her lifetime practicing and honing these talents to better serve her clients. She began her career as an R.N., practicing her Medical Intuition, then later served her community as a Reverend, Medium and Master Astrologer. Her unique practice and unmatched talent has brought her clients ranging from business executives to professional sports teams.

As the former President of the Lily Dale Assembly, Rev. Ellen has dedicated her life to bringing the Love and Light of the Spiritualist Community to people everywhere. She serves clients both locally in the Western New York area and internationally. By offering Classes, Workshops and Church Services outside of Lily Dale, she has been able to touch the lives of many who may not have experienced Spiritualism otherwise.

Dave sings and plays music for all ages on an intriguing assortment of instruments including mandolin, banjo, guitar, jaw harp, bones, and spoons. Expect his warm rapport with the audience, excellent musicianship, enlightening historical tidbits and just the right amount of humor! In this concert, Dave presents some of his decades-long research into the music and life on the Erie Canal, offering classic singalongs and toe-tapping music along with rarely-heard pieces and stories from the days of “Clinton’s Ditch.”

All ages- no registration required!

This program is made possible through a grant from the New York State Regional Economic Council, NYS Council on the Arts, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Southern Culture On The Skids has been spreading the rock and roll gospel since they formed in Chapel Hill, NC in1983. Guitarist/singer Rick Miller, drummer Dave Hartman and bassist/singer/heartbreaker Mary Huff, play a greasy mix of surf, rockabilly, R&B and country-fried garage with a side of psych, all the while driving fans into ecstatic, sweat-drenched paroxysms of joy. It’s a musical gumbo Miller calls, “Americana from the wrong side of the tracks.” The band has been prolific and ubiquitous for over thirty years, touring everywhere from the North Carolina Prison System to Mt. Fuji, Japan and delivering what Rolling Stone calls “a hell-raising rock and roll party.”

WHAT TO DO ABOUT CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY
September 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sweet Home Central School District
1901 Sweet Home Road
West Amherst, New York 14228
Dealing with challenging behavior at home and in the community can be a full-time job. This workshop will help parents and caregivers to understand negative behavior. It will teach you to recognize early warning signs of trouble. The course will teach you how to manage conflict and offer suggestions for establishing consequences before the behavior turns into something even more difficult to handle.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
Childcare and transportation are not provided. Childcare stipend available.
Follow the link for more info and to register:

This is a concert by a brand new Irish band Billow Wood (formerly known as Flat Out) are a male/female four-piece who fuse their unique brand of instrumentation with multi-vocals and harmonies. From County Mayo, Ireland Billow Wood are influenced by Irish and mainstream music and are now moving in a new direction often accompanied by a bass and drums, creating their own unique brand of folk, indie, pop and rock.The band have had a whirlwind of success with outstanding performances across the globe including Ireland, Europe and Africa as well as residency in Raglan Road, Orlando. They have also already performed in Indianapolis and the Irish Heritage Centre in Cincinnati as well as the ” Sláinte Asso” festival in France. The band consisting of Mark O’Donnell on fiddle and guitar, Harry Lawlor on Harp and guitar, Ciara O’Donnell on Bodhrán, flute and whistles and Bríd O’Donnell on accordion recently released their debut EP ‘Can You See Me’ to a sold out EP launch

MAN MAN is a highly revered, avant-garde rock band born out of the weird streets of Philadelphia and now brewing in the even weirder sunshine of Los Angeles. The band sounds nothing like but is frequently compared to some of the more well-known godfathers of the genre, Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, Can, and The Residents. The ever-evolving ensemble mixes and mashes a variety of genres from ragtime to rock, electronic to acoustic, doo-wop to exorcism and it revels in defying classifications, expectations, and anything remotely cliché. Still, what emerges from that mixture are beautifully crafted little pop earworms that can’t easily be dislodged from your brain. Man Man is known for its multi-instrumental style that centers around the piano abusing lead singer, songwriter, and creative force Honus Honus. The other members play a number of important roles, from wielding clavinets and marimbas to a variety of wind instruments, random toys, and noisemakers. The band famously engaging live shows often feel fee and formless, as each musical number morphs into the next without a break, while its musicians quickly change instruments – and often costumes – as the mood and music dictates.

Outlook Conferences is pleased to welcome you all for International Bioinformatics and Biomedicine Conference, which will be held at Chicago, USA during September 26-27, 2019 aims to become the leading annual conference in fields related to Bioinformatics and Biomedicine. This conference has an elemental feature to the world distinguished motive speakers, plenary speeches, young Investigators & Researchers Forum, poster presentations, oral presentations, technical workshop, and scientific sessions.

The goal of OLCBBC-2019 is to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Bioinformatics and Biomedicine, and discusses the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
September 26 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Parent Network of WNY
1000 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14202
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Lunch will be provided.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
Childcare and transportation are not provided. Childcare stipend available.
Follow the link for more info and to register:

Looking for a fun night out on the town? Come to Buffalo RiverWorks on September 26th for Taps & Apps

Independent Health Foundation is at it again for the 8th annual Taps & Apps: Buffalo’s premier food and drink tasting event.

From live music to silent auctions, Taps & Apps has something for everyone. Enjoy beer, wine, cider, kombucha and more from over 20 local establishments. The event also includes food sampling from more than 15 Healthy Options restaurants.

Tickets include unlimited samples from your favorite local restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries!

Tickets are on sale NOW at ↓
https://www.healthyoptionsbuffalo.com/tapsandapps
$30 for Independent Health members
$35 for non-Independent Health members
Must be 21 to enter.

The Independent Health Foundation is serving up success for the community- so join us for a night of good food and good drinks with great friends as we raise money for an even better cause!

Proceeds from this event benefit the Foundation’s initiatives to combat childhood obesity, including:

● Fitness for Kids Challenge
● Soccer for Success
● Kids Run

Want to become a vendor and showcase your healthy options or drinks?
Please email foundation@independenthealth.com

As part of his book tour, author Alexander Herbert is giving a talk in your area on his new book: What About Tomorrow?: An Oral History of Russian Punk from the Soviet Era to Pussy Riot [microcosm.pub/whatabouttomorrow].

Alexander is going to be reading and leading a discussion about his new book at Burning Books bookstore in Buffalo on September 26th at 7pm.

Alexander is a research fellow at Brandeis University focusing on the history of the late Soviet Union. His new book is an oral history that takes you through four decades of the scene’s evolution, from its origins in St Petersburg and Moscow to uniquely thriving punk scenes in the provincial capitals.

Learn how to dance the most popular Latin dances: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha. Sexy, fun, and versatile – Latin dances are loved all over the world – AND in Buffalo!

This is a special 6-week progressive class on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Each class is 55 minutes long. Clothing is comfortable and casual. Please bring clean, dry shoes that stay on your feet.

Save $25 if you pre-register for the full 6-class session (6 classes for $95) or it’s $20 per drop-in class.

To learn more, visit www.LihannJonesBallroom.com or Facebook.com/BallroomRevolution. Email us at lihann@lihannjonesballroom.com or call 716-391-2102.

About us: Ballroom Revolution dance studio is about connections, not competition – connecting you to the music, teaching you how to dance with a partner, introducing you to a community of fun, healthy, and active people of all ages. That’s what social dancing is all about! Rise up and dance!

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardener Program to Host Fall Gardening Classes
Erie County, N.Y. – The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Erie County Master Gardener Program will host three Fall Gardening Classes in September 2019. Each class will run from 7:00 pm to 8:10 pm.

Location: CCE Erie, 21 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY (Print Shop: Dard Hunter Hall 2nd Floor)

Dates and Topics:

September 10, 2019 –
Ecological Lawn Care; Presented by: Brian Eshenaur, Cornell University, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program
Healthy Lawn Care Program; Presented by: Jane Vohwinkel, Master Gardener Volunteer

September 18, 2019 –
Composting for the Home Gardener; Presented by: Emere Nieves, Master Gardener Volunteer

September 26, 2019 –
Deer Resistant Plants for WNY Gardens; Presented by: Carol Ann Harlos and Lyn Chimera, Master Gardener Volunteers

Cost: General Public: $15/class or 3 classes for $40
CCE Erie MG Program Volunteers: $10/class or 3 classes for $25

Register on line by visiting: erie.cce.cornell.edu/gardening/annual-gardening-classes.

For more information, contact Jolie Hibit at (716)652-5400, x174 or jah663@cornell.edu .

For person needing accommodations, please contact Sharon Bachman at 716-652-5400 x 150 or sin2@cornell.edu five business days prior to the class(es) you plan to attend.

Thursday, September 26

Peter Mulvey with Diana Chittester live in the 9th Ward

7pm Doors, 8pm Show

Tickets : General Admission Seated tickets $15.00 in advance, $17.00 day of show at Ticketfly.com, Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p), or charge by phone at 877.987.6487

Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur and almost-poet since before he can remember. Raised working-class Catholic on the Northwest side of Milwaukee, he took a semester in Ireland, and immediately began cutting classes to busk on Grafton Street in Dublin and hitchhike through the country, finding whatever gigs he could. Back stateside, he spent a couple years gigging in the Midwest before lighting out for Boston, where he returned to busking (this time in the subway) and coffeehouses. Small shows led to larger shows, which eventually led to regional and then national and international touring. The wheels have not stopped since.

Eighteen records, one illustrated book, thousands of live performances, a TEDx talk, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp, opening for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Emmylou Harris, and Chuck Prophet, appearances on NPR, an annual autumn tour by bicycle, emceeing festivals, hosting his own boutique festival (the Lamplighter Sessions, in Boston and Wisconsin)… Mulvey never stops. He has built his life’s work on collaboration and on an instinct for the eclectic and the vital. He folds everything he encounters into his work: poetry, social justice, scientific literacy, and a deeply abiding humanism are all on plain display in his art.

Early in 2017, a series of upheavals found Mulvey living through a winter in a friend’s empty house in the small Midwestern town of Fort Atkinson. Unmoored and lost in the middle of his life, walking hours each day, sometimes with friends but most often alone, along the frozen marsh of the Bark river and through the wintry oak savannah nearby. The songs came in fast and strange and vivid. At night he wrote them down at a table in the spare house, just a mile from the Cafe Carpe (which Mulvey describes as his spiritual home). These songs became his new record, “There Is Another World,” a vivid dreamscape of imagistic, haiku-like auditory sketches, within which are plenty of wrenching, haunting, and even sweet songs.

Diana Chittester

Diana Chittester stands on stage with an arsenal of acoustic guitars. Whether she’s solo or with her 4-piece band, the show is always brought to life with signature percussive multi-part playing, mimicking a full band on a solo acoustic guitar without the use of gadgets or a looper. She blends her intricate finger-picking guitar style with intelligent and articulate lyrics. The personal stories and vulnerability she shares on stage resonate with audiences as she invites them along on her journey.

Music Connection Magazine noted her “intelligent and articulate lyrics” on the review of her first full-length album, In This Skin (2012). Dubbed a “Guitar God” by Skinny Devil Magazine and “a complex guitar acrobat” by ArtVoice Magazine, in 2017 she was invited to perform on the “Cellar Sessions” series recorded live at City Winery in NYC. Diana tours regularly in the US and Canada including folk-rock venues such as The Ark, Music Box Supper Club, Rockwood Music Hall and Performing Arts Centers across the Midwest. Her latest album is Paradox, which is available now.