Thursday December 15th, 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Kissmas Bash 2016
This holiday musical event will feature The Chainsmokers, DNCE, Jake Miller, Daya, Jon Bellion, JoJo and Jacob Whitesides.
We Play Lacrosse Exhibit
Lacrosse is a big part of Hodinöhsö:ni' life and connects all of us from community to community and from generation to generation. Specific cultural objects, photographs, archival records, interviews, and contemporary art works have been used to present the history of lacrosse as it relates to our… >>
Cookies for a Cause: Mission Possible II
Celebrate the best parts of the holiday season: cookies, charity and merriment! This is the second annual charity cookie exchange to benefit the Buffalo City Mission. A $10 donation gets you a mixed box of cookies to enjoy. If you bring cookies to exchange (2 dozen minimum) a $5 donation will get you… >>
Dinner & Blues at the Armor Inn: Joseph Mahfoud featuring Faron Johns
Live blues music hosted by Anita West of 97ROCK
M&T Family Film Series - White Christmas
Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial… >>
Holiday Poetry Reading at Talking Leaves
Enjoy regional writers from the Mental Health Association’s Writing & Well-Being Workshop as they showcase their poetry and prose at a community holiday reading and reception at Talking Leaves Bookstore at 3158 Main Street. The reading will feature spoken word poetry and prose from individuals from… >>
M&T Bank’s Holiday Music Under the Dome Series: Sacred Heart Academy Music Department
For M&T Bank’s Holiday Music Under the Dome Series, the Sacred Heart Academy Music Department will perform holiday classics on Dec. 15 at noon at M&T’s One Fountain Plaza Branch in downtown Buffalo. The event is free and open to the public.
Slyfest Fundraiser
Thursday December 15th – Slyfest Fundraiser feat. The Slyboots Circus, Saranaide and moreDoors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm – Tickets: $15 ADV/$20 DOS – Ages: 18+
"Roll the Bones" an Exhibition by Tom Holt
The Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) presents Roll The Bones, an exhibition by Tom Holt, on view from November 18th through December 15th, 2016. An opening reception to celebrate the exhibition will be held on Friday, November 18th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at 468 Washington St. in Buffalo. This… >>
Queen City Pop Up #ShopSmall
Stop into to Queen City Pop Up for our special Friends and Family Event. Find great holiday gifts as well as special sales, promotions and giveaways from our featured reatilers FilmXposed - Jeannine Swallow; Whimsy Confections; Popcorn kernel; The Silver Kaleidoscope; Djuana Munn and Kissed by the Sun… >>
The Roycoft Inn Holiday Party & Toy Drive
Come celebrate Christmas and the Holidays! The Roycroft Inn and Lounge Lizard Society's Annual party and Toy Drive is December 15. Come in and enjoy our fire while listening to local artisits perform. We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit FISH of EA, a community service organization serving… >>
Pat Shea Holiday Concert
Pat Shea came to the attention of fans across the United States and Canada when he triumphed over nearly 200 other competitors, week after week on the nationally televised “Star” talent search. Emerging as the champion and grand prize winner, Shea went on to appear numerous times as a guest on the popular… >>
M&T Bank’s Holiday Music Under the Dome Series
M&T Bank’s Holiday Music Under the Dome Series continues! Monday, December 12 features the Mount Mercy Academy “Pure Magic” Show Choir and St. Mary’s School for the Deaf Sign Chorus. Tuesday, December 13 features the Bishop Timon/St. Jude Men’s Chorus performing holiday classics. Wednesday, December… >>
Christmas is Comin' Uptown
A musical filled with several soul stirring songs based loosely on the Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. All those Dickensian characters dancing, jiving and swinging to a Harlem beat? Right on! Scrooge is a Harlem slumlord about to foreclose an apartment house, a recreation center and a church when… >>
Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells
Adapted from the Junie B. Jones series of books. A mischievous and endearing holiday story based on beloved author Barbara Park’s series. It's the worstest day EVER in Room One for everybody's favorite first grader-Junie B. Jones! Tattletale May keeps picking on Junie B. and it's not fair. But, things… >>
A Christmas Carol
The Delightful faithful adaptation will shift your spirit into high gear as Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Alleyway Carolers warm the cockles of your holiday heart for another joyous season!For everyone of every age! 34th Annual Holiday Presentation. A Christmas Carol Schedule:Thursdays and Fridays at… >>
A Christmas Story
Chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a… >>
Go Figure Opening Reception
Local artist Jonathan Stafford returns to 1045 Elmwood Gallery to exhibit his new body of work Go Figure, which includes figure studies, landscapes, and one of his most popular series...the Grain Elevators of WNY. Attend the Opening Reception with the artist: First Friday, November 4, 6:00 - 9:00pm… >>
Go Figure
Figure study works by artist Jonathan Stafford in his current exhibit "Go Figure" at 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts. On display through the end of the year. Also, there are continued works by more than 25 in-house artists.
Poinsettias at the Botanical Gardens
Expect the Unexpected! The whole family will enjoy beautiful poinsettias, vibrant colors and playful surprises! *Note special holiday hours: 10 a.m.-noon – Christmas Eve (Dec. 24)Closed Christmas Day (Dec. 25)10 a.m.- noon – New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31)
"The Beauty in Our Backyard" Competition
Open for submissions! The 2017 Beauty in Our Backyard Gardening Art Competition offers artists several incentives for submitting their best garden-themed art. The competition,” produced by the University Heights Arts Association (UHAA), will offer three cash prizes plus an exhibition of the top 25… >>
Picasso: The Artist and His Models
Picasso: The Artist and His Models explores the career of multifaceted artist Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973) between 1906 and the mid-1960s. At the core of this exhibition is an exploration of Picasso’s extraordinary ability to translate three dimensions into two-dimensional evocations. His countless… >>
Curling at Canalside
You’ve seen it on the Olympics, now try it for yourself! The Ice at Canalside has two curling lanes available to reserve during open skate hours. On Tuesdays-Fridays, hold your match before 4:00 pm and receive a complimentary pre and post game water, soda, or Labbatt Blue/Blue LightIncludes: Instructor… >>
Canisius College Griffins Basketball Schedule 2016/2017
Canisius College Griffins College Basketball Home Game Schedule Mon Nov 7 vs. Ryerson (Exhibition) Mon Nov 21 vs. UT Martin Wed Nov 23 vs. Tennessee State Sat Dec 10 vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Mon Dec 12 vs. Albany Mon Jan 2 vs. Siena Wed Jan 4 vs. Quinnipac Sat Jan 14 vs. Marist Mon Jan 16 vs. Monmouth… >>
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is a free and open-to-the-public ice rink in Downtown Buffalo. The rink allows all members of the community to enjoy free ice skating throughout the winter season. The official season opening will be on December 5th, with our annual tree lighting event. Skate Rentals end… >>
HERE
Who are we?What does Western New York mean outside of the community that claims it?We are America – rolling hills, waterways, industry and the places of reflection – we are the people. The most difficult question to answer with a direct short definition is: Just what is our region? How are we unique,… >>
