Author: Wudenbachs

With the ongoing local resurgence of the book as a multi-faceted art form as, the Impact Artists’ Gallery in the Tri-Main Building is currently featuring a special exhibition entitled “Books Reborn” Altered Books & Other related Media. The show features an interesting selection of altered books, handmade books and a selection of wall hung collages that complement the 3 dimensional book works. The Show runs from Oct. 8 to Nov. 2 and there will be a reception on Oct. 25th from 1 to 4 PM. Impact Gallery is located in Suite 545 of the Tri-Main Building at 2495 Main St.,…

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Say what you will about the sports scene here in the ‘Lo, but when it comes down to it, we all know that so many of us live and die by our teams. Yesterday I went to the Bills game for the first time in many years. I have been to a pre-season game or two, but not a regular season game–and certainly not to a game where we were the favorite and looking at 3-0 for the first time in 16 years! Gone were the days of the $10-post-1st quarter ticket; the “hustlers” were out scalpin’ away and getting…

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Have you ever wanted to make your own books but had no idea where to start? The new series of workshops from the Western New York Book Arts Collaborative has a few focused sessions on printing & book arts: some technical and practical, some fun and indulgent, but mostly a combination of both. The Western NY Book Arts Center at 468 Washington St has not officially opened yet, but this series of workshops will help introduce people to downtown newest cultural destination. From the WNYBAC site: “WNYBAC is pleased to announce its Fall 2008 workshop series. This first series at…

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The 10th Street Community Garden project of Patrick Cain says farewell to Summer with an outdoor art opening event this Saturday, September 6. Local artist Kevin Kegler will exhibit recent paintings & monoprints in the 10th street garden along with garden food and live music. The show/opening/closing will run from 4:30 till 8pm. Artwork will be priced to be very affordable for this unique setting. Kevin Kegler’s work in the 10th Street Community Garden Exhibit is part of a celebration of the community of people involved in the garden and the neighborhood. The garden brings together musicians, artists, poets and…

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In a politically charged election year, many people become active who may have had no opinion or no sense of involvement since the last election cycle. In the time honored tradition of giant Papier-Mâché effigies stirring up the populace towards activism and art, Bread & Puppet Theater comes to Buffalo. The Vermont based Bread & Puppet Theater is a politically charged group that encourages community participation and advocates a “cheap art” philosophy of inclusion in art and performances along with a literal manifestation of the bread by having fresh baked sourdough bread shared at each performance. Bread & Puppet comes…

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