Come celebrate two culturally unique cities, Buffalo and New Orleans, with the South Buffalo Education Center at the “Second Line Cities Weekend” on Saturday, September 5th, through Monday, September 7th, featuring New Orleans’ Rebirth Brass Band, and the Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner 2008 and Academy Award-nominated documentary, Trouble the Water. “Second Line Cities Weekend” aims to raise awareness and proceeds for the Center and its Second Line Education Center Project. The Project is working to bring the SBEC’s highly successful “Storefront Education” model to New Orleans. The South Buffalo Education Center, a non-profit organization serving local, out-of-school youth, has helped hundreds of…
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Autumn is approaching! If you’re still looking for some fun-in-the-sun summer events, here’s what is happening tonight, Friday and Saturday in Buffalo. Thursday, August 20th:See the fruits of the labors of the 48Hour Film Fest crews. Tonight is the 2nd screening, Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre, 639 Main @ 7PM. Come see Group B of the 48 hour shoot that happened last weekend for some homegrown production talent. Ticket purchasers will be admitted to the final screening.See the second showing of the A/V Swap tonight, brought to you by Nickel City Graphics at 8PM, at Squeaky Wheel, 712 Main Street.…
Have some fun by the water at Canal Connections!, featuring free, family-friendly entertainment on the Erie Canal Central Wharf. On Friday, August 21st, Theatre Alliance of Buffalo, in conjunction with the Erie Canal Harbor Corporation and Buffalo Place, Inc., is proud to present this live, outdoor “variety show” from 5 PM until 9 PM. The event will showcase the talents of Theatre Alliance of Buffalo members and community friends. Canal Connections! will be hosted by radio personality and local celebrity, Loraine O’Donnell from WECK 1230 am, “Good Morning Buffalo.” Main Stage schedule will feature:5:00 PM: Emcee, Loraine O’Donnell5:10 – 5:30 PM: Dance and movement performance by…
[Editor’s note: First, look closely at the photo to see why Ceferino Lopez has a “leg up” on most conga players!]Next, plan to be at the Community Music School presentation of a CMS Neighborhood Concert in conjunction with the annual “Hispanic Health and Information Fair,” featuring live, Latin music, on Saturday, August 22nd. Enjoy free, live entertainment by Ceferino Lopez and Friends from 3 PM until 4:30 PM at 520 7th Street (at the corner of Jersey Street and 7th Street in Buffalo). This CMS Neighborhood Concert is made possible in part by the Arts Council in Buffalo and Erie County with public…
By Kait MunroCome celebrate Polish heritage and Buffalo’s passion for great pierogis! On Saturday, August 22nd, Corpous Christi Church (199 Clark Street) invites Western New Yorkers to participate in its second annual “Homemade Pierogi Contest” at 5:30 PM. The Church encourages those who dabble in homemade Polish cuisine to submit their best pierogi for the taste test during the parish’s 30th Dozynki, the Polish Harvest Festival. Applicants will be judge in one of two categories: traditional (potato, fruit, cheese and/or sauerkraut-filled) and non-traditional. The contest is open to all amateur cooks (no restaurant or commercial vendors, please). Local, celebrity judges will determine winners in…
Are summer activities slowing down? If you’re not quite ready to start your back-to-school shopping, there are still many great summer events for August! Friday, August 14th:Off The Cuff will host a CD release party for their new album, “500 Hats,” at the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery (76 Pearl Street). The party starts at 9:30 PM. Enjoy complimentary h’odeuvres and drink specials. Cover charge is $5.To celebrate National Health Center Week, Northwest Buffalo Community Health Care Center (155 Lawn Avenue) will host Represenative Brian Higgins at 11 AM for an open house and press conference. Saturday, August 15th:Catholic Radio will celebrate…
On Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, join “Takin’ It to the Streets,” an annual community rally to help single mothers and their children,” will take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Buffalo’s East Side from 11 AM until 9 PM. This event will feature health and job information, food and clothing give-a-ways, dance and musical performances, activities for kids and many other community-enriching activities. “Takin’ It to the Streets,” one of the East Side’s largest events,” was initiated almost two decades ago to address many problems plaguing the community. The event is held during back-to-school shopping time–a time…
Do you really know where your food comes from? If you’re curious about where your fresh fruits and veggies come from before lining the supermarket shelves, come see a screening of the groundbreaking documentary, Food Inc. at the Dipson Market Arcade Theatre Downtown (639 Main Street), on Tuesday, August 18th.In an effort to inform guests of the effects of corporate agriculture on our lives, our food and economy, Buffalo First! is proud to sponsor a one-night showing of Food Inc. in conjunction with Dipson Market Arcade, Merge, Betty’s, MAP and Talking Leaves… Books. On Tuesday, August 18th, meet with local, independent business…
Come see beautiful and ridable pieces of art at “HOGS & Hubbard.” Recently, a photo was found (below) of Elbert Hubbard, a major proponent of the Arts & Crafts Movement and founder of the Roycroft, riding a 1913 Yale motorcycle. The discovery inspired the event, which will benefit the restoration of the famous artists’ community. On Tuesday, August 11th, admire the craftsmanship of custom motorcycles and hot rods at “HOGS & Hubbard” from 6 PM until 9 PM at the Historic Roycroft Campus (31 South Grove Street in East Aurora). The Roycroft Inn will serve Bar Bill Tavern chicken wings…
Now celebrating its “tenth razzle-dazzle national tour,” Chicago returns to Buffalo with eight Broadway performances. Chicago, winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including “Best Musical Revival,” will perform at Shea’s Performing Arts Center (650 Main Street) Thursday, September 22nd through Tuesday, September 27th. “Murder. Greed. Corruption. Violence. Exploitation. Adultery. Treachery. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920’s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly,…