An audiovisual presentation on Buffalo’s rich entertainment heritage:

 The notorious Canal Street and Christy’s Minstrels
 The early theaters, vaudeville, burlesque and big band music
 Contributions by theater owner Michael Shea and other nightclub owners
 The Pan-American Exposition and Crystal Beach Ballroom
 Formation of the BPO and UB School of Music
 Rock ‘n Roll music and DJs in the 1950s
 Teen clubs and bands in the 1960s
 Bands and clubs of the 1970s and 80s
 A summary of WNY music developments in the late 20th century.
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Our presenter Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment for the past 50 years. He is the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, Buffalo Music Awards, Buffalo Backstage magazine, entertainment coordinator of Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor Concerts, former employee of ASCAP and retired from Time Warner.

Free admission but please call 689-4922 or come into the Audubon Library to register.