Buffalo’s Own will be hosting virtual art exhibition. The virtual exhibit will be held on Saturday April 4th to April 18th from 12:00 PM-Until.

Buffalo’s Own Virtual Art Exhibition will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist of all mediums.The goal of the virtual art exhibitions is to bridge the gap between the art enthusiast and the artists by bring the gallery to your homes. This event is free to the public, once you register you will receive an access link to the exhibition

Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

The aim of My Coffee Machine is to provide the lovers of coffee with updated information on coffee beans, gadgets, machines and methods. Our website offers a comprehensive solution to help you get access to the best brewing system for your perfect cup of coffee. Our highly trained and passionate staff educate coffee consumers on creating their best cup of coffee at home without many hassles. We do not support any specific brands, so you can be ensured that our reviews will be impartial and honest.
Since coffee comes in a range of varieties, you need to understand what you want in your daily cup and this will help you decide what you need to buy. Firstly, you need to buy coffee in bean form, grind it and brew it effectively for the best results. How you choose your brewing vessel and method depends on your coffee habits and needs to be decided by considering your crucial requirements. If you live in a big family, a drip coffee maker that has a special storage section for beans and single-button grinding will be a great choice. If you like your coffee strong, the French percolator or press method that retains coffee in hot water longer and creates higher caffeine content will be a good one for you.
A great place to begin after your purchase of a coffee maker is buying sealed coffee storage boxes, measuring spoons, thermal cups, accessory organizers, brewing guides and a professional style grinder. Following the basics initially will help you save money and time in the long run.
The aim of My Coffee Machine is to provide the lovers of coffee with updated information on coffee beans, gadgets, machines and methods. Our website offers a comprehensive solution to help you get access to the best brewing system for your perfect cup of coffee. Our highly trained and passionate staff educate coffee consumers on creating their best cup of coffee at home without many hassles. We do not support any specific brands, so you can be ensured that our reviews will be impartial and honest.
Since coffee comes in a range of varieties, you need to understand what you want in your daily cup and this will help you decide what you need to buy. Firstly, you need to buy coffee in bean form, grind it and brew it effectively for the best results. How you choose your brewing vessel and method depends on your coffee habits and needs to be decided by considering your crucial requirements. If you live in a big family, a drip coffee maker that has a special storage section for beans and single-button grinding will be a great choice. If you like your coffee strong, the French percolator or press method that retains coffee in hot water longer and creates higher caffeine content will be a good one for you.
A great place to begin after your purchase of a coffee maker is buying sealed coffee storage boxes, measuring spoons, thermal cups, accessory organizers, brewing guides and a professional style grinder. Following the basics initially will help you save money and time in the long run.

Buffalo’s Own will be hosting virtual art exhibition. The virtual exhibit will be held on Saturday April 4th to April 18th from 12:00 PM-Until.

Buffalo’s Own Virtual Art Exhibition will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist of all mediums.The goal of the virtual art exhibitions is to bridge the gap between the art enthusiast and the artists by bring the gallery to your homes. This event is free to the public, once you register you will receive an access link to the exhibition

Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

An Evening of Spirit Communication – Mediumship Demonstration
Join Registered Lily Dale Medium & Santosha Holistic Center Owner Angie Hewett-Abt for a demonstration of Public Mediumship done “Platform Style” Messages will be given the way they are at Inspiration Stump in Lily Dale.
$10

Register Here. Provide your e mail address and you will receive a link for zoom prior to the event.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15144659&appointmentType=13818831

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 34 years, Angie currently has her own thriving mediumship and spiritual counseling practice located in Buffalo, NY, where for the past 16 years she has taught meditation and intuitive development. She is also a Registered Medium in Lily Dale. Prior to 2002 Angie worked as a customer relations manager in various industries for over 22 years.

Angie will connect with your loved ones who have crossed over to the “other side of life” and with your Spirit Guides and give short messages to those in the audience on Zoom.

Register on this link. Zoom link will be posted below.

Looking for something exciting for your children to do this April break? Send them to Just for Kids break camp! We provide engaging activities with sports specialists and special guests, along with fine arts and hands-on activities with great daily themes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Camp runs from 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM for April 14th- 17th with Williamsville and Grand Island schools! We’re flexible with registration. Register for just one day or the whole week to spice up your child’s break! Additional information and registration materials are available at https://www.justforkidsonline.org/break-camps

Buffalo’s Own will be hosting virtual art exhibition. The virtual exhibit will be held on Saturday April 4th to April 18th from 12:00 PM-Until.

Buffalo’s Own Virtual Art Exhibition will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist of all mediums.The goal of the virtual art exhibitions is to bridge the gap between the art enthusiast and the artists by bring the gallery to your homes. This event is free to the public, once you register you will receive an access link to the exhibition

Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

Looking for something exciting for your children to do this April break? Send them to Just for Kids break camp! We provide engaging activities with sports specialists and special guests, along with fine arts and hands-on activities with great daily themes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Camp runs from 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM for April 14th- 17th with Williamsville and Grand Island schools! We’re flexible with registration. Register for just one day or the whole week to spice up your child’s break! Additional information and registration materials are available at https://www.justforkidsonline.org/break-camps

We know that there’s a lot of information to take in, but purchasing a home doesn’t have to be confusing. If you’re at the start of your homeownership journey, this is for you! Don’t expect to buy a home within a year’s time? This is also for you!

Our highly trained counselors will explain the home-purchase process, and talk more about our programs and services to see which option(s) are right for you. After the orientation, you will also get a chance to chat with local mortgage lenders about their mortgage products and ask questions about the process. You will leave with plenty of helpful information to get you started, along with a better idea about where to start the homebuying process.

These FREE Orientations are held once per month at D’Youville College in Academic Center Building 5 at 11am or 5:30pm. Learn about down-payment and closing cost assistance, talk to home-buying counselors about the process, meet lenders and more!

To sign up for this FREE orientation, just click the provided link to select the time that works best for you.

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.

Buffalo’s Own will be hosting virtual art exhibition. The virtual exhibit will be held on Saturday April 4th to April 18th from 12:00 PM-Until.

Buffalo’s Own Virtual Art Exhibition will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist of all mediums.The goal of the virtual art exhibitions is to bridge the gap between the art enthusiast and the artists by bring the gallery to your homes. This event is free to the public, once you register you will receive an access link to the exhibition

Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

We know that there’s a lot of information to take in, but purchasing a home doesn’t have to be confusing. If you’re at the start of your homeownership journey, this is for you! Don’t expect to buy a home within a year’s time? This is also for you!

Our highly trained counselors will explain the home-purchase process, and talk more about our programs and services to see which option(s) are right for you. After the orientation, you will also get a chance to chat with local mortgage lenders about their mortgage products and ask questions about the process. You will leave with plenty of helpful information to get you started, along with a better idea about where to start the homebuying process.

These FREE Orientations are held once per month at D’Youville College in Academic Center Building 5 at 11am or 5:30pm. Learn about down-payment and closing cost assistance, talk to home-buying counselors about the process, meet lenders and more!

To register for this FREE event, just follow the provided link and select the time that works best for your schedule.

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.

Looking for something exciting for your children to do this April break? Send them to Just for Kids break camp! We provide engaging activities with sports specialists and special guests, along with fine arts and hands-on activities with great daily themes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Camp runs from 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM for April 14th- 17th with Williamsville and Grand Island schools! We’re flexible with registration. Register for just one day or the whole week to spice up your child’s break! Additional information and registration materials are available at https://www.justforkidsonline.org/break-camps

Buffalo’s Own will be hosting virtual art exhibition. The virtual exhibit will be held on Saturday April 4th to April 18th from 12:00 PM-Until.

Buffalo’s Own Virtual Art Exhibition will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist of all mediums.The goal of the virtual art exhibitions is to bridge the gap between the art enthusiast and the artists by bring the gallery to your homes. This event is free to the public, once you register you will receive an access link to the exhibition

Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

Looking for something exciting for your children to do this April break? Send them to Just for Kids break camp! We provide engaging activities with sports specialists and special guests, along with fine arts and hands-on activities with great daily themes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Camp runs from 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM for April 14th- 17th with Williamsville and Grand Island schools! We’re flexible with registration. Register for just one day or the whole week to spice up your child’s break! Additional information and registration materials are available at https://www.justforkidsonline.org/break-camps

Buffalo’s Own will be hosting virtual art exhibition. The virtual exhibit will be held on Saturday April 4th to April 18th from 12:00 PM-Until.

Buffalo’s Own Virtual Art Exhibition will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist of all mediums.The goal of the virtual art exhibitions is to bridge the gap between the art enthusiast and the artists by bring the gallery to your homes. This event is free to the public, once you register you will receive an access link to the exhibition

Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

Couples! Best Friends! Come join us! for a Beginning Woodworking Class- Make A Classic Cornhole Game

TWO GAME PANELS, TWO PEOPLE = ONE CORNHOLE SET

Working in a pair you will build a set of classic cornhole game boards while learning basic woodworking techniques — using different saws, drills, and assembly methods. This project combines the use of power tools and hand tools. Because these game elements must be built to regulation, we will guide the group through measuring boards to meet those specific dimensions. Each participant will build and take home two completed (but unpainted) boards – perfect for some outdoor spring into summer fun!

This class will cover:
Reading plans
Project layout and measurement
Using different blades and cutting tools
Different types of joinery
Scraping and Sanding
Discussion of finishing and painting wood

Class Size: Min 4/Max 8

Please review The Foundry’s cancellation policy:
http://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/cancellation_policy_2

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

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

Mindfulness Meditation
with Madina Alam, licensed mental health counselor & certified yoga instructor.

Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without judgement. What is the importance of this? Well, we create so much suffering for ourselves by thinking of the past of worrying about the future. Research supports a direct link between mind wandering and feeling unhappy.
Join me for a 45 minute session in which we will practice being in the moment- together.
This group session will give you skills that you can take home with you to practice to better your mental health and well-being.
No experience is required!
$20 open to all ages and genders.
contact for more info: Madina.L.Alam@gmail.com or (518)774-6682

https://www.facebook.com/events/2566918766691844/

UB Theatre and Dance Presents:
CHOREOLAB (Dance Company)

April 17 – 18, 2020 @ 7:30pm
April 18 – 19, 2020 @ 2:00pm

UB KATHARINE CORNELL THEATRE
Ellicott Complex
University at Buffalo North Campus
Directions: https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-dance/season/venues-studios-shops/directions-to-venues.html#title_1

TICKETS:
$10.00 Adult General Admission
$5.00 Student / Child / Senior

Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to each show. Campus Cash is accepted at the KCT Box Office.

General Information:
Cindy Guido
(716) 645-6897
cvguido@buffalo.edu

Press Inquiries:
Rob Falgiano
(716) 645-6921
rjf3@buffalo.edu

Group Sales:
Mike Formato
(716) 645-0611
formato@buffalo.edu

UB Theatre and Dance Website: theatredance.buffalo.edu

Buffalo, NY – UB Department of Theatre and Dance presents Choreolab, a new student dance ensemble under the leadership of Jenna Del Monte, artistic director and clinical assistant professor of dance, and Caroline Sheehan, student assistant to the director. The group’s spring program will include public performances at Katharine Cornell Theatre in the UB North Campus Ellicott Complex, Amherst, NY on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Now in its second season, Choreolab is a performance and choreographic research laboratory dedicated to fostering a diverse, creative environment to explore movement. ChoreoLab embrace contemporary trends, while supporting dance artists and their role within society and culture.
Chicago-based choreographer Richard Ashworth is a returning UB alumnus specializing in urban dance, and will create a tap dance piece for UB dancers. Ashworth currently performs with Chicago’s Be The Groove, a rhythmic ensemble which provides performances for grade school students. Ashworth’s piece is an ode to the Janis Joplin song “Mercedez Benz,” which will be sung live by professional Chicago vocalist Anna Rhoads. “Our dancers are creating percussion not just with their tap shoes but with glass bottles,” says Del Monte.
Rochester, NY-based guest artist Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp (MFA, CLMA) is a dance artist, educator, filmmaker, and activist, and a 2020 recipient of the New York State Danceforce’s Western New York Choreographers Award. Beauchamp’s piece for Choreolab is titled “Gridlock,” and is “a reflection on what it means to be American in this divine time,” she says.

Originally from Brockport, NY, Beauchamp has carved a space in the Rochester dance community while making work with electricGrit dance. Her creative interests lie in integrating dance, theater, design, and media, with community-engaged practices.

Choreolab artistic director Jenna Del Monte will choreograph a duet for the show. “This is one of the more collaborative processes I’ve had with students,” she explains. “Building trust and vulnerability between the dancers has been a regular part of the creative process, in equal parts to the composition of the piece. They need to be given directives but also have time in the studio to work them out with me. Academically, it’s about teaching them how to work with another dancer in contemporary partnering. As younger dancers, this is something they need to learn.”

Meg Kirchhoff, a first year UB dance MFA candidate, will work with electronic composer Olivier Delrieu-Schulze, a UB MFA candidate in Studio Art, who will accompany the dancers live. “It’s a collaboration,” says Kirchoff. “And my goal is for the music and the dancers to affect each other, instead of the dancers solely taking cues from the music.” Del Monte adds, “Meg’s interest in using live accompaniment is that it isn’t static. The piece will be somewhat composed, but also partly improvised.”

Kennedy Jordan is a graduating UB senior who will create a musical theater work for Choreolab based on her interest in jazz dance / Broadway forms. The piece is set at a wedding between a bride and groom, accompanied by the members of the wedding party, whose characters are expressed through their movement, emotions, and actions. A major prop is the open bar, which is portable and gets pushed through the space as they dance. Jordan’s piece is more narrative than some of the others, focusing on character development through plot and storyline.

ChoreoLab is UB’s creative research lab for faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and guest artists. Alongside Zodiaque Dance Company, ChoreoLab provides versatile training and performance opportunities to UB students and reflects the current dance landscape.

Looking for something exciting for your children to do this April break? Send them to Just for Kids break camp! We provide engaging activities with sports specialists and special guests, along with fine arts and hands-on activities with great daily themes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Camp runs from 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM for April 14th- 17th with Williamsville and Grand Island schools! We’re flexible with registration. Register for just one day or the whole week to spice up your child’s break! Additional information and registration materials are available at https://www.justforkidsonline.org/break-camps

with Angie Hewett-Abt Join us & learn how to develop your natural intuitive abilities & learn to use them in your everyday life & to do readings for others if desired.
All are welcome.
This week learn how to connect with your spirit guides directly and receive messages from them & know who they are.

Class will be held on line on zoom. Register on the link

We will send you a link to connect to zoom.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15144659&appointmentType=13266664

We are all born with a connection to our intuition. Thru lessons, Discussion & interactive exercises Angie will help you remember what you already know.
Each class begins with meditation, followed by a different lesson and interactive activity
25 per class.

Class dates: 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25 – come to all or come when you can.
No class 4/18

Register on the link here or call or text 716-930-5011 or e mail grangie26@yahoo.com

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

402 – April 18 – Four Seasons Gardening
403 – April 25 – Creative Containers and Raised Beds
404 – May 30 – Herbs and Medicinal Plants
405 – June 13 – Backyard Ecology
401 – June 27 – Gardening for Wildlife **Note Date Change**

11am-1pm
Garden Members $100/series, $20/class
General Public $125/series, $25/class

Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. David is fast becoming one of the country’s noted garden speakers! These classes are great for beginners or gardeners and landscapers wishing to brush up on their skills. Those who complete each series will be presented with a certificate upon completion. Horticulture I and II are not a prerequisite.

Buffalo’s Own will be hosting virtual art exhibition. The virtual exhibit will be held on Saturday April 4th to April 18th from 12:00 PM-Until.

Buffalo’s Own Virtual Art Exhibition will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist of all mediums.The goal of the virtual art exhibitions is to bridge the gap between the art enthusiast and the artists by bring the gallery to your homes. This event is free to the public, once you register you will receive an access link to the exhibition

Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

$10 cover | 18 | 7pm doors
8:00pm Farrow
9:30pm Grosh

~~ 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, Donny Frauenhofer on keys, Cory Clancy on guitar, and Michael Ruopoli on percussion.
https://farrowband.com

~~ Grosh ~~
Grosh is a high energy rock band from Buffalo, NY featuring Grace Lougen (guitar), Josh English (drums), Megan Brown (vocals), and Dylan Hund (bass). With influences from bands such as Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam, the band writes music that is visceral, heavy, and inspiring.
https://groshband.com/

Buffalo, NY – UB Department of Theatre and Dance presents Choreolab, a new student dance ensemble under the leadership of Jenna Del Monte, artistic director and clinical assistant professor of dance, and Caroline Sheehan, student assistant to the director. The group’s spring program will include public performances at Katharine Cornell Theatre in the UB North Campus Ellicott Complex, Amherst, NY on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Now in its second season, Choreolab is a performance and choreographic research laboratory dedicated to fostering a diverse, creative environment to explore movement. ChoreoLab embrace contemporary trends, while supporting dance artists and their role within society and culture.
Chicago-based choreographer Richard Ashworth is a returning UB alumnus specializing in urban dance, and will create a tap dance piece for UB dancers. Ashworth currently performs with Chicago’s Be The Groove, a rhythmic ensemble which provides performances for grade school students. Ashworth’s piece is an ode to the Janis Joplin song “Mercedez Benz,” which will be sung live by professional Chicago vocalist Anna Rhoads. “Our dancers are creating percussion not just with their tap shoes but with glass bottles,” says Del Monte.
Rochester, NY-based guest artist Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp (MFA, CLMA) is a dance artist, educator, filmmaker, and activist, and a 2020 recipient of the New York State Danceforce’s Western New York Choreographers Award. Beauchamp’s piece for Choreolab is titled “Gridlock,” and is “a reflection on what it means to be American in this divine time,” she says.

Originally from Brockport, NY, Beauchamp has carved a space in the Rochester dance community while making work with electricGrit dance. Her creative interests lie in integrating dance, theater, design, and media, with community-engaged practices.

Choreolab artistic director Jenna Del Monte will choreograph a duet for the show. “This is one of the more collaborative processes I’ve had with students,” she explains. “Building trust and vulnerability between the dancers has been a regular part of the creative process, in equal parts to the composition of the piece. They need to be given directives but also have time in the studio to work them out with me. Academically, it’s about teaching them how to work with another dancer in contemporary partnering. As younger dancers, this is something they need to learn.”

Meg Kirchhoff, a first year UB dance MFA candidate, will work with electronic composer Olivier Delrieu-Schulze, a UB MFA candidate in Studio Art, who will accompany the dancers live. “It’s a collaboration,” says Kirchoff. “And my goal is for the music and the dancers to affect each other, instead of the dancers solely taking cues from the music.” Del Monte adds, “Meg’s interest in using live accompaniment is that it isn’t static. The piece will be somewhat composed, but also partly improvised.”

Kennedy Jordan is a graduating UB senior who will create a musical theater work for Choreolab based on her interest in jazz dance / Broadway forms. The piece is set at a wedding between a bride and groom, accompanied by the members of the wedding party, whose characters are expressed through their movement, emotions, and actions. A major prop is the open bar, which is portable and gets pushed through the space as they dance. Jordan’s piece is more narrative than some of the others, focusing on character development through plot and storyline.

ChoreoLab is UB’s creative research lab for faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and guest artists. Alongside Zodiaque Dance Company, ChoreoLab provides versatile training and performance opportunities to UB students and reflects the current dance landscape.

BUFFALO, April 19th, 2020- Buffalo’s Own will be hosting a one day artisan and vendor exhibition. The event, located at the McCoy Convention Center 653 Clinton Street, will be on Sunday April 19th from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM.

Buffalo’s Own Art Expo will be featuring Western New York’s talented artist and artisan’s hosted by Buffalo’s Own artist Jalen A. Law, Jay Hawkins, Lisa Brown, Shantelle Patton, and Doretha Edwards. Guest will enjoy various art exhibitions, live painting demonstrations. Food and refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public.
Buffalo’s Own is a concept built on the premise of creating opportunities for artist from Buffalo, New York to advance their careers in larger art markets.

For more information, please contact Jalen Law at 716-308-7135 or email at BuffalosOwn716@gmail.com.

Buffalo, NY – UB Department of Theatre and Dance presents Choreolab, a new student dance ensemble under the leadership of Jenna Del Monte, artistic director and clinical assistant professor of dance, and Caroline Sheehan, student assistant to the director. The group’s spring program will include public performances at Katharine Cornell Theatre in the UB North Campus Ellicott Complex, Amherst, NY on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Now in its second season, Choreolab is a performance and choreographic research laboratory dedicated to fostering a diverse, creative environment to explore movement. ChoreoLab embrace contemporary trends, while supporting dance artists and their role within society and culture.
Chicago-based choreographer Richard Ashworth is a returning UB alumnus specializing in urban dance, and will create a tap dance piece for UB dancers. Ashworth currently performs with Chicago’s Be The Groove, a rhythmic ensemble which provides performances for grade school students. Ashworth’s piece is an ode to the Janis Joplin song “Mercedez Benz,” which will be sung live by professional Chicago vocalist Anna Rhoads. “Our dancers are creating percussion not just with their tap shoes but with glass bottles,” says Del Monte.
Rochester, NY-based guest artist Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp (MFA, CLMA) is a dance artist, educator, filmmaker, and activist, and a 2020 recipient of the New York State Danceforce’s Western New York Choreographers Award. Beauchamp’s piece for Choreolab is titled “Gridlock,” and is “a reflection on what it means to be American in this divine time,” she says.

Originally from Brockport, NY, Beauchamp has carved a space in the Rochester dance community while making work with electricGrit dance. Her creative interests lie in integrating dance, theater, design, and media, with community-engaged practices.

Choreolab artistic director Jenna Del Monte will choreograph a duet for the show. “This is one of the more collaborative processes I’ve had with students,” she explains. “Building trust and vulnerability between the dancers has been a regular part of the creative process, in equal parts to the composition of the piece. They need to be given directives but also have time in the studio to work them out with me. Academically, it’s about teaching them how to work with another dancer in contemporary partnering. As younger dancers, this is something they need to learn.”

Meg Kirchhoff, a first year UB dance MFA candidate, will work with electronic composer Olivier Delrieu-Schulze, a UB MFA candidate in Studio Art, who will accompany the dancers live. “It’s a collaboration,” says Kirchoff. “And my goal is for the music and the dancers to affect each other, instead of the dancers solely taking cues from the music.” Del Monte adds, “Meg’s interest in using live accompaniment is that it isn’t static. The piece will be somewhat composed, but also partly improvised.”

Kennedy Jordan is a graduating UB senior who will create a musical theater work for Choreolab based on her interest in jazz dance / Broadway forms. The piece is set at a wedding between a bride and groom, accompanied by the members of the wedding party, whose characters are expressed through their movement, emotions, and actions. A major prop is the open bar, which is portable and gets pushed through the space as they dance. Jordan’s piece is more narrative than some of the others, focusing on character development through plot and storyline.

ChoreoLab is UB’s creative research lab for faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and guest artists. Alongside Zodiaque Dance Company, ChoreoLab provides versatile training and performance opportunities to UB students and reflects the current dance landscape.