Sunday April 1st, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Easter Brunch at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel
Easter Brunch at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel Grandstands Banquet Room, All ages welcome 10 AM - 2 PM Adults $19.95|Ages 5-10 $10.95 |Kids 5 & under are Free Prepay at the door, reservations recommended, not required Call (585) 343-3750 ext. 6277 to make a reservation On the menu: Home fries, scrambled… >>
Easter Weekend at the Botanical Gardens
Good Friday - March 30 - Open 10am-5pm Enjoy the Botanical Gardens, the Spring Flower Exhibit and the 4-H Farm. The Easter Bunny will be visiting 10am-5pm! Wegmans Family Day Spring Celebration - March 31 - 10am-4pm Join the Easter Bunny and the 4-H farm animals for a celebration of all things spring.… >>
Tan Tara Golf Club's Easter Brunch
Join us for a fabulous Easter Brunch! Seatings are available at 11:00am & 2:00pm Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Laura at 694.0366 or ljedlikowski@tantaragc.com **YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND**
NYC Style Easter Brunch at NYBP
Want to celebrate Easter Brunch NYC style? Dust off your Easter bonnet and make your way over to New York Beer Project for a scrumptious Springtime Buffet with a New York City style vibe, plus fun Easter activities for the little ones! Reserved seatings at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. Now accepting reservations… >>
Easter Brunch
Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch with your family and NOT have to cook or clean! Call 681- 4538 to book your reservations today! Menu consists of Fresh Juices or Milk, Fresh Fruits, Chef Salad with a Mini Salad Bar, Omelet Station, Scrambled Eggs, Waffle Station, French Toast, Hash Browns, Penne Pasta… >>
Free Week @ the Albright-Knox
As it has done for the past four years, the Gallery is waiving admission fees for Erie County residents, from March 29 to April 5. The free week is timed to coincide with spring break to encourage students and their families to attend. Be sure to stop at the Admission Desk to check in. This is what… >>
April Break Week at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Spend your week away from school exploring the Buffalo Museum of Science! Check out digiPlay Space presented by M&T Bank before it closes. Take a look at our newest exhibit, Buffalo in Space, on the fourth floor and learn about the wonders of space and different planets in our solar system. Make sure… >>
Spring Flower Exhibit
Don’t miss WNY’s favorite Easter tradition! This year, we are starting spring with an attitude of gratitude! With more than 22,000 bulbs on display, our Gratitude Garden will be filled with all the spring plants you love with our Tibetan inspired gratitude flags. It will be an experience that engages… >>
SPRING SOCCER - Soccer Shots Sessions for 2-7 year olds
Join us for our outdoor Spring Season of Soccer Shots near you! Soccer Shots is a 4 season program to keep the kids active all year long! These classes offer Character Development, and Soccer Fundamentals in a Non-Competitive and Age Appropriate setting. Soccer Shots will help your child's phycial health,… >>
JCC Operation 90 Days
Join a Personal Trainer with a team of 2 or 3 people to focus on your own personal fitness goals. This competition is focused specifically on weight loss. Between training sessions, your Personal Trainer will provide a workout routine to support your fitness goals. PRIZES AWARDED TO: Individual male… >>
6x6 - Artwork entries accepted now through April 15
Artwork entries accepted now through April 15 (or Postmarked by April 14) • Global Online Preview Begins: May 18 at 10am • In Gallery Preview (no purchasing): May 28-June 1, 1-9pm • Opening Party & Artwork Sale: June 2, 4-10pm • 7:30pm raffle for buyer positions #1-20 … >>
Nurtured Memories: An Exhibition by Phyllis Thompson
NURTURED MEMORIES is an exhibit by artist Phyllis Thompson. Thompson uses the process of monotype printmaking with the use of assorted collage materials to create one-of-a kind mixed media prints. The prints include memories from the artist’s childhood, of experiences with family and friends, and with… >>
digiPlaySpace
Produced by TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), digiPlaySpace is an interactive playground for kids and grown-ups alike where they can explore new media technologies, learning-centric games and hands-on installations. Guests will engage with 14 different interactive digital activities created… >>
Jazz Appreciation Month
JazzBuffalo Plans 10 Plus Concerts To Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month And International Jazz Day Last April, JazzBuffalo and the jazz community in Buffalo became first-time participants in the annual April Is Jazz Appreciation Month celebration taking place across the United States. Since 2002, the… >>
BOOKS FOR KIDS Community Donation Drive
The annual BOOKS FOR KIDS community donation drive emphasizes the importance of reading by providing every child with a book of their own to read. This year’s donation drive runs from April 1– 30, 2018. The BOOKS FOR KIDS campaign, which started as a cooperative effort in 1995 between The Buffalo News,… >>
Chuck Tingley, "Stream"
Chuck Tingley has created an intricate, albeit more free-form, installation that layers mixed media on unstretched canvas to create a visual and narrative structure combining childhood memories and contemporary culture in a way that disregards logical sequence in favor of a stream of consciousness format.… >>
Mizin Shin, "Feedback Loop"
A new installation of cut-out vinyl shapes adhered to the gallery ceiling, floor, and walls, to construct a never-ending portrayal of the functional network of production, distribution, and consumption systems found throughout the lifespan of a classic fast food staple: the French fry.
We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85
Focusing on the work of black women artists, We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85 examines the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic priorities of women of color from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. It is the first exhibition to highlight the voices and experiences of women of color—distinct… >>
Ann Parker
Florescence - Using vintage manual lenses on a digital camera, Ann captures color, light, shadow, depth, and movement in flowers and leaves. With the manual lenses, (from 1960-1985) the photos take on a painterly look, giving the finished photo an Impressionistic quality. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for… >>
Beginner Watercolor Classes: Wednesday Evenings
Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher, these classes fill quickly; pre-registration (series or per class) is required as space is limited. See our website for the syllabus and suggested supplies. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information. Beginner - Two Sessions Offered! Learn… >>
Yoga
Led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Oasis Yoga and Wellness. Register for one class or a series, contact Leanne at 864.1194 or crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or online at cmyoga.com. Sponsored by Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information. Spring- February 28,… >>
Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I (WWI) in 1917, Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I looks back to a critical time in our nation’s history, emphasizing Buffalo’s role in the war and the related consequences. This exhibition honors stories of individual… >>
