Thursday December 29th, 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Winter Break Polar Activities!
Don’t hibernate this winter break, chill out with us! Explore cold weather creatures through hands-on polar activities, including:MAD: Migrate, Adapt or Die. Ever wonder how animals can survive the challenge of winter? Experience firsthand how some animals adapt to the extreme cold, why others will… >>
Lyft the ban on Uber! A rally for ridesharing at Thin Man
The New York State Legislature will be considering whether to legalize ridesharing in cities like Buffalo when they return to session in early 2017.We believe ridesharing programs would be a welcomed and even expected visitor amenity in Buffalo, and we encourage you to join us in supporting its legalization.… >>
Protest Paladino at a Rally and School Board Meeting
LOCATION: Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo, in close proximity to both New York State offices and City Hall. There will be a rally at 10:30am at Niagara Square and then a Protest at the Emergency School Board Mtg. at 801 City Hall at 2:30pm In Artvoice’s annual year-end issue, Carl Paladino was asked… >>
Lyft the ban on Uber! A rally for ridesharing
The New York State Legislature will be considering whether to legalize ridesharing in cities like Buffalo when they return to session in early 2017.We believe ridesharing programs would be a welcomed and even expected visitor amenity in Buffalo, and we encourage you to join us in supporting its legalization.… >>
Rally: demand Paladino's removal from School Board
Buffalo parents and children, voters, community leaders, and the Buffalo Parent-Teacher Organization will gather in Niagara Square at 10:30am on Thursday, December 29 to demand the ouster of Carl Paladino from the Buffalo Public School Board following the publication in Artvoice’s annual year-end issue of… >>
Dinner & Blues at the Armor Inn: Mercury Blues Band
Country Night every Wednesday starting at 6:30pm with a Free Line Dancing Lesson Live Music starts at 7:30pm $2.75 Coors Light & Miller Lite $9.99 Country Night Platter (1/4 Chicken, 1/4 Rib with 2 sides) Line up on our website at armorinn.com or on our Facebook Page Facebook.com/ArmorInn
Foundlings Vol. 2 Launch Party and Reading
Volume Two of Foundlings poetry magazine will launch with great fanfare and merrymaking with a free reading featuring some of the poets from the new volume, which includes: Noah Falck Max Crinnin Justin Karcher Aidan Ryan Ben Brindise S. James Coffed and more! We can promise a riotous reading, plenty… >>
Green Drinks Holiday Party
With our country in flux and the future of our environmental protections at risk, we will be using proceeds from the suggested donation and 50/50 split at the event to go towards a reputable non-profit organization which will fight for policy and legislation that protects our planets' future. We will… >>
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.
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… >>
Kwanzaa's 50th Anniversary - Our Inheritance
This year's theme is "Our Inheritance." All evening scheduled programs will be from *7:00 PM – 9:00 PM* at Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (BAVPA) unless otherwise noted. MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2016 UMOJA ~ UNITY **Daytime Program** Kwanzaa Dedication!! Black Liberation Flag Raising!! 12:00pm… >>
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,… >>
