A virtual reality experience by FLATSITTER in collaboration with David Mitchell

Dates: July 17-22

• Tues.-Thurs. 6pm-10pm
• Fri 6pm-12am
• Sat. 2pm-12am
• Sun. 2-10pm

Location: 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212

Response Performance Festival 2018: The third annual Response Performance Festival will feature Morning Dew (July 17-22), Stations (Aug 10-12, 17-19), Truck (Aug 18-19) and Manmade Earth (Nov 1-3). Accompanying the performance festival will be guest speaker events and workshops at the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and University of Buffalo, to be announced. Tickets and information may be found online at tornspacetheater.com and responsefest.com.

Draw in three-dimensions using metal rod as line — create a sketch in steel. Learn basic metalshop skills as you transform your 2D work on paper into a 3D shape. In a small group, make an object that can be displayed either as a garden sculpture or stunning indoor piece. Animals, geometric designs, personal totems, classic icons can all transition from the page to the pedestal (or to the wall) as you learn to cut and weld.

You’ll learn about:
The process of transforming a drawing into sculpture
Cutting and measuring metal to size
Forming curves in rod
Preparing cut metal for welding
Using a MIG welder
Safely operating a grinder or wire brush to finish your work.

Class Cost: $55 (all materials included)
Class Size: Min 4/ Max 6
Ages: 18

Cancellation Policy: http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/cancellation_policy

More about The Foundry: http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/the_foundry

Angled Wood Wall Hangings
An Adult Child Session in The Woodshop
July 18th, 1-4pm

Discover and share the joys of working with your hands. This class is structured to safely, simply and yet systematically enable an adult/child pair to learn to use The Foundry’s Woodshop tools. The session is designed to enable two mixed-aged students to make something extraordinary from different types and different colored wood. Mother-Son, Aunt-Nephew, Grandfather-Granddaughter participants (as well as many other possible pairings) are welcome when the younger student is between the ages of 10-15 (and has permission from a non-attending parent or guardian) and the elder is between 21-120. Act quickly, only four pairs can work in our shop during a session!

What you’ll learn:

~Measuring for project success
~Determining the right tool for different processes
~All about miters
~Safe saw use and cutting wood at different angles
~To distinguish different types of wood by grain and color
~Proper positioning for hammering
~When to use wood glue
~Collaborative design skills

PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE WORK CLOTHES FOR THIS SESSION.

Class Cost: $25 for each participant – $50 for each pair (all materials included)
Class Size: Min 2 pairs/ Max 4 pairs

Contact us about community member discounts for East Side Residents at education@TheFoundryBuffalo.org

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

Learn more about The Foundry:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/about

For information about other classes at The Foundry:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/class_listings

Also, adults can practice what they will learn by becoming a makerspace member!
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/makerspaces

Class proceeds help to support our youth programs as well as the entrepreneurs who are developing small businesses as Residents at The Foundry.

Do you dream of a straighter smile? If so, you won’t want to miss two upcoming events where Winning Smiles will present your orthodontic options and give you an exciting, interactive look at Invisalign, the alternative to metal braces that’s perfect for busy teens and families!

The Winning Smiles Adult & Teen Invisalign Special Event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11th at the Amherst office, located at 3476 Sheridan Dr., and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18th at the Orchard Park office, located at 3364 Southwestern Blvd.

There, guests will get to tour the office and meet our dental and orthodontic teams, which include Dr. Andy MacDonald. Dr. Andy is our new orthodontic specialist, who brings with him a sterling reputation and 27 years in private practice. You’ll find out if Invisalign is right for you, and also learn about your financial options. You won’t have to settle for imagining what your new, straight smile might look like: you’ll actually be able to see a simulation of your teeth moving from crooked to straight within five minutes of being digitally scanned! You’ll be able to compare the before and after photos, and share the images with family and friends. Best of all, Winning Smiles will offer a $451 savings to those who begin treatment before September 1, 2018.

This is your chance to come out to the ADPRO Sports Training Center at New Era Field for a fun-filled evening in support of the Meals on Wheels Foundation of WNY. Guests will enjoy extensive food and beverage samples, auction items and raffles, our wall of wine and balloon pop games of chance, on-field games and activities, and more.

Take the field for Plate Expectations 2018: The Supper Bowl XV on Wednesday, July 18 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Plate Expectations event, proudly presented by Wegmans, and in its 15th year continues to give supporters a chance to visit interesting and unique WNY landmarks.

General admission is just $60 per person and a limited number of MVP tickets are available for $100. The MVP ticket includes one admission, a limited edition Buffalo Bills / Meals on Wheels hat courtesy of New Era Cap, and a $20 token that can be used for the basket raffle, wall of wine or one of the on-field games (not including balloon pop). Tickets are available at pe2018.eventbrite.com

A virtual reality experience by FLATSITTER in collaboration with David Mitchell

Dates: July 17-22

• Tues.-Thurs. 6pm-10pm
• Fri 6pm-12am
• Sat. 2pm-12am
• Sun. 2-10pm

Location: 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212

Response Performance Festival 2018: The third annual Response Performance Festival will feature Morning Dew (July 17-22), Stations (Aug 10-12, 17-19), Truck (Aug 18-19) and Manmade Earth (Nov 1-3). Accompanying the performance festival will be guest speaker events and workshops at the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and University of Buffalo, to be announced. Tickets and information may be found online at tornspacetheater.com and responsefest.com.

A virtual reality experience by FLATSITTER in collaboration with David Mitchell

Dates: July 17-22

• Tues.-Thurs. 6pm-10pm
• Fri 6pm-12am
• Sat. 2pm-12am
• Sun. 2-10pm

Location: 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212

Response Performance Festival 2018: The third annual Response Performance Festival will feature Morning Dew (July 17-22), Stations (Aug 10-12, 17-19), Truck (Aug 18-19) and Manmade Earth (Nov 1-3). Accompanying the performance festival will be guest speaker events and workshops at the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and University of Buffalo, to be announced. Tickets and information may be found online at tornspacetheater.com and responsefest.com.

$30 Members
$35 General Public
$40 After July 9

Tickets include…
Enjoy a Craft Beer tasting from Try-It Distributing
Live music from JJ SWING
Delicious food from Oliver’s Catering
Incredible raffle prizes
Tours of the Botanical Gardens and more!

Botanics and Brews will be held under a tent on the Botanical Gardens’ front lawn and will include craft beer tastings from Try-it Distributing, delicious tidbits from Oliver’s Catering, live music from JJ Swing, a basket raffle and tours of the Botanical Gardens.

Try-it Distributing will offer a wide variety of craft beers to taste at Botanics and Brews. As one of New York’s leading beverage distributors, Try-It is proud to be a respected employer, family-owned local business and good corporate citizen. They locally distribute the beer, wine, liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages New Yorker’s want to drink.

While enjoying some refreshing craft beers, attendees can enjoy delicious tidbits from Oliver’s Catering. A landmark in the Western New York area for over 80 years, Oliver’s Restaurant is keen on giving customers the absolute best dining experience bar none and their catering service is no different. The Botanical Gardens is very happy to have another iconic organization participating in this fun summer event.

Along with the tasty food and refreshing craft beers, attendees will be treated to live music from JJ Swing. JJ Swing is a local band who has gained quite the following in Western New York. The band mainly plays swing music which is a form of popular music developed in the United States that dominated in the 1930s and 1940s. It is a type of music that will make anyone want to dance, and JJ Swing is super groovy.

Tickets include some rocking live music, great craft beers, delicious food an incredible raffle and tours of the Botanical Gardens. Tickets are $35 each for the general public, $30 each for Botanical Gardens’ members and all tickets are $40 after July 9. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 716.827.1584 ext. 216 or inside the Botanical Gardens at the admission or gift shop desk.

Use #BotanicsAndBrews and @Buffalogardens when posting and tagging on social media.

Proceeds benefit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with a mission to inspire curiosity and connect people to the natural world through its historic living museum.

Sponsored by: Try-It Distributing & Oliver’s

Glass Blowing For Beginners – JEWELRY
Make your own piece of glass jewelry as you explore the fundamentals of glass blowing! Students select from different color options and create either a pendant, earrings, or a graceful bangle bracelet with the help of Glass Shop instructor, Jason Dederich.

Glass blowing is an art and the craft takes time to master. This session enables participants to join with a small group to get a sense of the process. Learn more about blowing fine glass by working with Jason to form your own wearable art.

What you’ll learn:
Heating glass
Pulling and shaping hot glass
Proper glass blowing stances.
Pipe/Body/Hand positioning

Other skills covered:
Point Turning
Marvering
Basic glass balancing

Class Cost: $50 (all materials included)
Class Size: Min 2/ Max 6
Ages: 16 with signed waiver
Cancellation Policy

*Glass objects must be annealed overnight and can be picked up during the work week 12am-5pm Mon-Thurs*

PLEASE WEAR WORK CLOTHES MADE FROM NATURAL FIBERS FOR THIS SESSION AND CLOSED-TOE SHOES.

Starting Thursday, June 14, Jony James Band will take on a Thursday night residency at Lucky Day Whiskey Bar. Come knock a few old fashioneds back and listen to one of our favorite blues bands.

About Jony James Band:

Jony James is overflowing with soul. It drips down from his hands onto his guitar, in lyrically urgent bends and intense ethereal assaults. It pours out through his weathered, leathery voice, telling vivid, open-minded tales of a tumultuous life. His jovial, yet pensive nature is evident in both his music and stage presence.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Jony was raised in Chicago, which was full of Blues, Motown and Soul influences. B.B. King, Albert King, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Jimi Hendrix, were among those influences and are evident in his playing.

By the age of 17, Jony was playing Blues Clubs on the south side of Chicago, with local Blues legends such as Eddie Taylor, Willie Williams and J B Hutto, among others. After touring with Hutto and chasing Hendrix to Europe, Jony settled in Canada, playing with the Native American “Roadhouse Band from Six Nations” and finally the Matt Minglewood Band from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

In the 90’s, Jony returned to Buffalo and began playing and writing his own material. After independently producing and releasing three albums of original music, Blue Wave Records signed Jony and released “In This World” to international acclaim.

The second Blue Wave release titled, “What About Tomorrow”, is currently available and has got some heavyweights in the Blues Industry very excited. To experience original “Survival Blues”, you must listen to the Jony James Blues Band.

Invisalign is teaming up with Westermeier Martin Dental Care and Dr. Andy MacDonald to put great smiles on Western New York faces!

Learn about Invisalign-a convenient, simple way to a straight smile for busy families! You will be able to get a free digital simulation of your post treatment smile to see what Invisalign can do for you. You will also have the change to win special gifts, prizes, and promotions!

Start your Invisalign treatment before September 1st and save $400! Free consults will be offered Friday, July 20th and Friday, July 27th at the 950 Main St. office in East Aurora. To register, please call 716-508-4547 or visit www.wmsmile.com

A virtual reality experience by FLATSITTER in collaboration with David Mitchell

Dates: July 17-22

• Tues.-Thurs. 6pm-10pm
• Fri 6pm-12am
• Sat. 2pm-12am
• Sun. 2-10pm

Location: 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212

Response Performance Festival 2018: The third annual Response Performance Festival will feature Morning Dew (July 17-22), Stations (Aug 10-12, 17-19), Truck (Aug 18-19) and Manmade Earth (Nov 1-3). Accompanying the performance festival will be guest speaker events and workshops at the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and University of Buffalo, to be announced. Tickets and information may be found online at tornspacetheater.com and responsefest.com.

Friday, July 20th 2018 starting at 6:30pm, the Main-Transit Fire Department will host fire departments from across WNY to compete in a thrilling spectacle of man, machine and firematic skill. This event is open to the public with gates opening at 5:00pm on the grounds of the fire house: 6777 Main Street, Amherst, NY. Tickets are $5 and children under 10 are free. Live music, a bounce house and food & refreshments will also be available. All proceeds to benefit the Main Transit Fire Department, for information, E-mail Tickets@mtfd.com or call the Main-Transit Fire Department for more info at (716) 632-9710 Ext. 123.

Daily Battles:
11:30am: The South Field Battle will feature mounted cavalrymen and artillery! Witness dozens of riders as they defend the surrounding community from being blasted by cannon shells.
2:00pm: See the infantry maneuver around houses and shops, over fences and through enemy lines as one side defends the village from being stormed!

Immerse yourself amid the intensity of musket volleys, cannon blasts and the pounding hooves of the cavalry as the Historic Village takes on the guise of a border town battleground. Nearly 1,000 re-enactors in authentic Federal and Confederate garb campaign for freedom. Between twice daily battles experience artillery demonstrations showcasing the formidable firepower employed on the field and presentations of military troop maneuvers. Inspect both camps to speak with combatants and visit reproduced wartime living conditions.

We salute our special guest, President Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by professional historian Fritz Klein), who will be on site throughout the event to inspect troops, greet visitors and pose for “likenesses.” In the afternoon, visit the Village Square to hear one of President Lincoln’s original addresses on the state of the nation during the Civil War.

The Ride, Roar and Rally to Stop Child Abuse is a family-friendly motorcycle run and family barbecue in Cazenovia Park that will be open to the public. It features a chicken barbecue from BW Smokin’ Barrels Barbecue, children’s crafts and games, bounce houses, music by DJ Kameleon, basket raffle, and law enforcement/first responder displays. NEW this year is the Kid’s Stroll (bikes, wagons, strollers etc.) in Cazenovia Park at 11 am. Registration is $10 and includes a hot dog or hamburger meal.

The Motorcycle Run sponsored by Native Pride Travel Plaza starts at BW Smokin’ Barrels Barbecue at Abbott and Lake then travels to Irving and finally ends at the Family Barbecue at the Cazenovia Park Casino in Buffalo. Registration begins at 9 am and kickstands are up at 10 am. The cost for drivers is $20 with riders are $10 and includes a chicken dinner and drink ticket for the After Party starting at 2 pm at the Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Rd.

There is perhaps no better way to see Buffalo and grasp what it is about than a tour on the Open-Air Autobus of The Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, architecture & Culture. 2018 is its 12th season. It is the best way to get around and see, hear, and smell Buffalo (ahh, toasted oats, chicken wings, charcoal-grilled hot dogs!).
The Campaign’s Open-Air Autobus tours are fundraisers for the group’s wide-ranging preservation work, and are built on 30 years’ worth of architectural and historical research in the course of preservation activities. The tours reflect its character: Passionate, lively, and knowledgeable.
By doing a tour, you are doing good: The Campaign is a charitable organization chartered by the New York State Dept. of Education, and revenues are plowed directly back into local historic preservation. The Campaign’s tours are popular, informative, well-done. We are the go-to organization for the general public and experts alike.

The Campaign’s signature tour is The Buffalo Whirlwind Tour. Besides the fun of traveling in the open air, you’ll see scores of beautiful buildings and houses by prominent national and international architects and the streets and neighborhoods. The tour starts with the foundation of modern Buffalo, and modern urban America: The building and grounds of what was the Buffalo State Hospital, designed by H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted, conceived in 1870. We end with the Heath House by Frank Lloyd Wright of 1904. In between, you’ll see world-altering industrial architecture, the preening mansions of Delaware Avenue, and the prototype for the skyscraper, Sullivan’s Guaranty Building.
It is all put in context for you, as the markers of Buffalo’s progress through the years are pointed out:
• Kleinhans Music Hall
• First Presbyterian Church
• Ellicott Square by Daniel
Burnham & Co.
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral by Richard Upjohn
• The Canal District
• Niagara & Lafayette squares
• Millionaires’ Row
• Allentown Historic District
• Delaware Historic District
• City Hall and Old County Hall
• Theater Historic District
• Bidwell, Chapin, Lincoln parkways
The Whirlwind tour is an astounding 90-minute tour of a great American city, given by passionate experts and participants in the great preservation issues of the day.

Transport yourself back in time to an ancient land! Falconry, dragons, royalty and merriment await you. Witness the majesty of raptors in flight during the flying bird show and meet nationally renowned TV host Jarod Miller of Animal Exploration. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment for all ages, kids’ crafts, vendors, art auction, and exhibits. Interested vendors contact hawkcreekwildlife@gmail.com. Event parking is FREE. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for veterans and seniors, $9 for children, and $36 for a family pass of up to 2 adults and 3 children (5-12 yrs). Children 4 years and under are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online (free shipping). Please visit www.hawkcreek.org  for info and directions. Event is rain or shine.

Collins Center Regional Historical Society is once again promoting our education through entertainment program by hosting the 6th Annual Car Show & Picnic. This event also supports our efforts towards community; although more recently our community (of classic car lovers) has expanded to include those a two-hour drive from the rural hamlet of Collins Center. While some may think that classic cars could only push 40 mph; we accept all vehicles including the muscle cars and the modern classic (they can definitely travel faster than 40 mph!)

Bring the family! We offer affordable lunch alternatives; a playground and kids get to vote for the kids choice award! (One lucky boy & girl will have the opportunity to win a prize for their participation.)

Our popular DJ spins the classics. Trivia is played throughout the event for prizes and the favorite basket raffle supports this event which is free) First 100 registered drivers receive a free Goody Bag. Trophies awarded for 1st – 4th place and Kids Choice.

So join us for some fun; because education does not have to be boring!

Trophies 1st – 4th Place and Kid’s Choice!

Free Registration, parking and admittance.

Basket Raffle!

Held at: Collins Center Town Park, Corner: School St. & Collins Center Zoar Road, Collins Center, NY 14035

A virtual reality experience by FLATSITTER in collaboration with David Mitchell

Dates: July 17-22

• Tues.-Thurs. 6pm-10pm
• Fri 6pm-12am
• Sat. 2pm-12am
• Sun. 2-10pm

Location: 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212

Response Performance Festival 2018: The third annual Response Performance Festival will feature Morning Dew (July 17-22), Stations (Aug 10-12, 17-19), Truck (Aug 18-19) and Manmade Earth (Nov 1-3). Accompanying the performance festival will be guest speaker events and workshops at the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and University of Buffalo, to be announced. Tickets and information may be found online at tornspacetheater.com and responsefest.com.

Presented by Rich Products, we are excited to bring back the Historical Bike Tour of Olmsted’s West Side this summer

Date: July 21, 2018
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meeting place: Rich Products, 1 Robert Rich Way, Buffalo, NY 14213, meet at the parking lot at Breckenridge & Niagara Street. Visit our website for more info: https://www.bfloparks.org/event/bike-tour-july-21-2018/

Price:
$10 per cyclist per bike tour
BOPC members get 50% discount. Use coupon code: BOPCMEMBER at checkout.

Level of Difficulty:
Moderate

Tour guide:
Helen Brady

How long is the tour?
About 7.0 miles

Rules:
All participants must be 16 years and older.
All participants must bring your own bike and helmet.
All participants must bring your own water.
All participants MUST sign a Waiver of Liability form
Each bike tour is limited to 20 participants.

For any inquiries, please contact Zhi Phua at Zhi@bfloparks.org or call 716-838-1249, ext. 31.

Website event page: https://www.bfloparks.org/event/bike-tour-july-21-2018/

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/210169529771506/

Sign up to reserve your spot: https://app.donorview.com/NNEJ

#Olmsted150

Buffalo, NY – Buffalo’s “bad girls” of roller derby, The Nickel City Renegade Rollergirls, invite you to join the raucous fun Saturday, July 21, at Milkie’s on Elmwood, where they will be presenting some of the city’s most hilarious comedians as part of their July fundraiser.

NCRRG Comedy Night will feature hilarious newcomer Nicole Beatty, this year’s Buffalo’s Funniest Person second place winner Ryan Fay, local comedy darling Liz Reaves, philosopher funnyman Spencer Carr, who will be making one of his last appearances on a Buffalo stage before heading off to Grenada to live that Caribbean lifestyle, and headliner Allie Brady, who’s opened for such people as Jim Norton, Dan Soder, Ron Funches, and John Witherspoon. Allie has performed all over the United States, as well as parts of Canada.

This night of no-holds-barred hilarity will be hosted by Shannon Dawn, former roller derby girl, comedian, actress, and staff writer for lifestyle webzine Qween City.

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WHAT: Fundraiser for the Nickel City Renegade Rollergirls, featuring up-and-coming comedians and a basket raffle loaded with local goodies from businesses all over the city

WHERE: Milkies on Elmwood, 522 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo

WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 7 p.m.

$10 in advance (purchase directly from any team member); $12 at the door

There is perhaps no better way to see Buffalo and grasp what it is about than a tour on the Open-Air Autobus of The Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, architecture & Culture. 2018 is its 12th season. It is the best way to get around and see, hear, and smell Buffalo (ahh, toasted oats, chicken wings, charcoal-grilled hot dogs!).
The Campaign’s Open-Air Autobus tours are fundraisers for the group’s wide-ranging preservation work, and are built on 30 years’ worth of architectural and historical research in the course of preservation activities. The tours reflect its character: Passionate, lively, and knowledgeable.
By doing a tour, you are doing good: The Campaign is a charitable organization chartered by the New York State Dept. of Education, and revenues are plowed directly back into local historic preservation. The Campaign’s tours are popular, informative, well-done. We are the go-to organization for the general public and experts alike.

The Campaign’s signature tour is The Buffalo Whirlwind Tour. Besides the fun of traveling in the open air, you’ll see scores of beautiful buildings and houses by prominent national and international architects and the streets and neighborhoods. The tour starts with the foundation of modern Buffalo, and modern urban America: The building and grounds of what was the Buffalo State Hospital, designed by H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted, conceived in 1870. We end with the Heath House by Frank Lloyd Wright of 1904. In between, you’ll see world-altering industrial architecture, the preening mansions of Delaware Avenue, and the prototype for the skyscraper, Sullivan’s Guaranty Building.
It is all put in context for you, as the markers of Buffalo’s progress through the years are pointed out:
• Kleinhans Music Hall
• First Presbyterian Church
• Ellicott Square by Daniel
Burnham & Co.
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral by Richard Upjohn
• The Canal District
• Niagara & Lafayette squares
• Millionaires’ Row
• Allentown Historic District
• Delaware Historic District
• City Hall and Old County Hall
• Theater Historic District
• Bidwell, Chapin, Lincoln parkways
The Whirlwind tour is an astounding 90-minute tour of a great American city, given by passionate experts and participants in the great preservation issues of the day.

Transport yourself back in time to an ancient land! Falconry, dragons, royalty and merriment await you. Witness the majesty of raptors in flight during the flying bird show and meet nationally renowned TV host Jarod Miller of Animal Exploration. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment for all ages, kids’ crafts, vendors, art auction, and exhibits. Interested vendors contact hawkcreekwildlife@gmail.com. Event parking is FREE. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for veterans and seniors, $9 for children, and $36 for a family pass of up to 2 adults and 3 children (5-12 yrs). Children 4 years and under are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online (free shipping). Please visit www.hawkcreek.org  for info and directions. Event is rain or shine.

The Erie Canal, the great engineering wonder that made Buffalo andmuch of the American northwest, was a-building 200 years ago. As part of that celebration, The Campaign for Greater Buffalo—whose members gave Western New York its canal back in the form of the decade-long battle to save the Canal District—debuts a special 3-hour tour of the Erie Canal.
Included will be the Canal District, Erie Basin & Lake Erie, LaSalle Park, Unity Island, Black Rock Canal, an operational lock, xx park in Tonawanda, Nikola Tesla’s world’s-first long-distance powerline, and, on July 15 and 22, a stop at Canalfest in the Tonawandas.
Conducted by Tim Tielman, who led the campaign to save the Canal District, the tour includes the Canal District, Erie Basin & Lake Erie, LaSalle Park, Unity Island, Black Rock Canal, an operational lock, Aqualane Park in Tonawanda, Nikola Tesla’s world’s-first long-distance powerline, and, on July 15 and 22, a stop at Canalfest in the Tonawandas. Tielman,author of Buffalo’s Waterfront: A Guidebook, offers jam-packed tour with first-hand accounts of how the battle to save and rebuild the Canal was won!

A virtual reality experience by FLATSITTER in collaboration with David Mitchell

Dates: July 17-22

• Tues.-Thurs. 6pm-10pm
• Fri 6pm-12am
• Sat. 2pm-12am
• Sun. 2-10pm

Location: 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212

Response Performance Festival 2018: The third annual Response Performance Festival will feature Morning Dew (July 17-22), Stations (Aug 10-12, 17-19), Truck (Aug 18-19) and Manmade Earth (Nov 1-3). Accompanying the performance festival will be guest speaker events and workshops at the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and University of Buffalo, to be announced. Tickets and information may be found online at tornspacetheater.com and responsefest.com.

The Orleans County 4-H Fair offers family fun for all ages. $7 admission per vehicles will admit as many people as you have riding with you for a day of food, fun, and agriculture. The fair includes free entertainment acts including Hansen’s Spectacular, Agri-puppets, Magic Joe, Balloon Art and more. Free bands and stage acts each night and more.

Week long passes and presale ride tickets are only $15. During the fair, rides wristbands are $20. Presale tickets can be purchased online @ http://www.orleans4-hfair.com/.

For updates and more like the fair on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/orleans4h/

The Orleans County 4-H Fair is a program of Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension.

July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14
4:30-8:30pm – Last table seating will be at 7:30pm
The Botanical Gardens will be open on these Tuesdays from 12pm-9pm
Reservations for a meal or the bar are not necessary but can be made for parties of six or more by calling 716.713.8670.

Access to the bar and restaurant is included in regular admission to the Botanical Gardens; $11 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 ) $9 students (13 ), $6 for kids 3-12, Botanical Garden Members and kids two and under are free. Admission can be purchased at the door.

Tuesdays this summer bring special hours and a farm-to-table pop-up restaurant to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The Botanical Gardens will be open on Tuesdays from 12:00pm to 9:00pm July 10 through August 14 to host Tasting Tuesdays which will take place from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. The Botanical Gardens is extremely beautiful in the evening, and organizers want to give the community an opportunity to experience it.

During Tasting Tuesdays, a small bar and pop-up restaurant will open inside the Botanical Gardens for a casual farm-to-table experience where guests can enjoy fresh imaginative small plates and creative herbaceous drinks from chef Avi Altman of Obviously Avi Catering. The restaurant and bar will be open from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. The bar will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine or a craft beer and take a self-guided tour of the Botanical Gardens as the sun sets. At the restaurant, a host will seat guests for sit down meals. Tables will be located among the tropical surroundings and outside (weather dependent) for guests to relax and enjoy delicious savory dishes and sweet treats. Tasting Tuesdays are a great date night or an evening out to relax with family. The food is approachable, fresh, and local.

The Botanical Gardens is partnering with Obviously Avi Catering for Tasting Tuesdays because Avi is an extremely creative chef that is passionate about the farm-to-table experience. Avi has been a partner of the Botanical Gardens for over eight years and is very thoughtful about creating an experience for visitors that incorporates the tropical surroundings, with an amazing selection of locally grown food, brewed beer and crafted wines. Avi’s commitment to the Botanical Gardens, sourcing ingredients locally, and providing great food is infectious. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Avi and share in his enthusiasm at Tasting Tuesdays.

A standard menu will be available for sit down meals and specials will be offered weekly, depending on what fresh and local ingredients are available. Dishes, drinks, beer and wine will be priced individually and will be available from 4:00pm to 8:30pm on Tasting Tuesdays.

Reservations for a meal or the bar are not necessary but can be made for parties of six or more by calling 716.713.8670.

Access to the bar and restaurant is included in regular admission to the Botanical Gardens; $11 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 ) $9 students (13 ), $6 for kids 3-12, Botanical Garden Members and kids two and under are free.

Islamic bindings differ from Western style bindings in that their primary function is to protect the documents. Because of this the sewing is designed to fail to protect the precious pages inside, while the binding is often box like, to contain any loose pages. They are designed to lay flat,
not stand on their spine and are renowned for their decorative beauty.

Students will have a chance to learn the fundamentals of the Islamic style in this partial leather binding, while learning the historic precedents of the style and examining the range of possibilities for this technique. Students are encouraged to bring their own 6×6 images for the front and back covers – photographs printed on matte paper, hand drawn illustrations or paintings will all work wonderfully, or you can use a decorative paper supplied by the instructor.

Cost: $75 / $70 Members and Students with valid ID (includes $10 materials fee) ( $2.50 Service Fee)

Instructor: Debra Eck

Starting Thursday, June 14, Jony James Band will take on a Thursday night residency at Lucky Day Whiskey Bar. Come knock a few old fashioneds back and listen to one of our favorite blues bands.

About Jony James Band:

Jony James is overflowing with soul. It drips down from his hands onto his guitar, in lyrically urgent bends and intense ethereal assaults. It pours out through his weathered, leathery voice, telling vivid, open-minded tales of a tumultuous life. His jovial, yet pensive nature is evident in both his music and stage presence.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Jony was raised in Chicago, which was full of Blues, Motown and Soul influences. B.B. King, Albert King, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Jimi Hendrix, were among those influences and are evident in his playing.

By the age of 17, Jony was playing Blues Clubs on the south side of Chicago, with local Blues legends such as Eddie Taylor, Willie Williams and J B Hutto, among others. After touring with Hutto and chasing Hendrix to Europe, Jony settled in Canada, playing with the Native American “Roadhouse Band from Six Nations” and finally the Matt Minglewood Band from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

In the 90’s, Jony returned to Buffalo and began playing and writing his own material. After independently producing and releasing three albums of original music, Blue Wave Records signed Jony and released “In This World” to international acclaim.

The second Blue Wave release titled, “What About Tomorrow”, is currently available and has got some heavyweights in the Blues Industry very excited. To experience original “Survival Blues”, you must listen to the Jony James Blues Band.

Invisalign is teaming up with Westermeier Martin Dental Care and Dr. Andy MacDonald to put great smiles on Western New York faces!

Learn about Invisalign-a convenient, simple way to a straight smile for busy families! You will be able to get a free digital simulation of your post treatment smile to see what Invisalign can do for you. You will also have the change to win special gifts, prizes, and promotions!

Start your Invisalign treatment before September 1st and save $400! Free consults will be offered Friday, July 20th and Friday, July 27th at the 950 Main St. office in East Aurora. To register, please call 716-508-4547 or visit www.wmsmile.com

Muhammad Z. Zaman is a Buffalo-based, urban artist, specializing in calligraphy. Using language and text as cultural signifier, Zaman layers English, Bengali, and Arabic into richly-textured canvases. His canvas paintings and wall murals layer powerful messages onto seemingly borderless fields, inspiring viewers to learn from each other in harmony and mutual understanding.

Through an ongoing partnership between Buffalo Arts Studio and Open Buffalo, Zaman was selected as the 2018 Open Buffalo Emerging Artist. This ongoing, annual exhibition is dedicated to an emerging artist whose work relates to and reflects the mission of Open Buffalo, which is to make major, long-term improvements in justice and equity in the City of Buffalo.

Liz Lessner’s exhibition, Interstitial Castings, uses sculpture to capture the negative space between two people engaged in therapeutic interactions. Prior to her exhibition, Lessner will be in residence at Buffalo Arts Studio working with Tri-Main Center tenants to create a series of sculptures through a process of conversation, community building, and collaboration.

Lessner’s work stems from a framing of resonant gestures that ritualize and familiarize psychological narratives. Her objects and spaces reframe the processing of memories, inter-personal interactions, and conceptions of self. By working with Buffalo based Physical & Occupational therapy groups, Deaf Services, and human service organizations such as Aspire WNY Lessner will research the unique and intimate gestural communications that these groups use. Working with these groups is an opportunity for Lessner to expand her ongoing project of Interstitial Casting. Interstitial Castings are negative space castings of people engaged in choreographies of the intimate. Spending time with these groups and working with them to represent their unique gestural communications is an opportunity to investigate different communication strategies and reassess choreographies of the intimate that are often taken for granted.