Thursday December 22nd, 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Christmas at Niagara Falls 2017
Enter between two giant Christmas trees festooned with ribbon and wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in seasonal colour. Follow the path between a carpet of light gently swaying like blossom and stop for a moment of reflection at the scented Fire Garden inspired by Five Gold Rings from The… >>
A Drag Queen Christmas
Get ready for the contestants from RuPaul`s Drag Race on Logo TV performing live on stage in this holiday spectacular hosted by Season 8 winner Bob The Drag Queen. This event features holiday performances by Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, Thorgy Thor on the violin, Milk, Trixie Mattel, Roxxxy Andrews and Pearl.… >>
Rob Falgiano Trio
Thursday December 22nd – Sabres After Party w/ Rob Falgiano TrioDoors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm – Tickets: FREE – Ages: 21+
Buffalo Musicians Christmas Party
Live Christmas music! The 2nd annual Buffalo Musicians Christmas Party hosted by Billy Sheehan, Bobby Lebel and Jessie Galante on Wed. All proceeds benefit the Sportsmen's Americana Music Foundation. Guests include Mick Hayes, Dave Constantino, Dick Bauerle, Ron Rocco, Mike Hund, Ken Kaufman, Kent Weber,… >>
Dinner & Blues at the Armor Inn: Dave Constantino Band with Willie Haddath
Live blues music hosted by Anita West of 97ROCK
Gods Creatures/ The Freeeek/ Vertigo Freeway/ Born From Filth
FTMP Events presents:Gods Creatures w/ The Freeeek, Born from Filth, Squatch, Vertigo Freeway, WAY of LIFE, & Andy OlsonThursday, December 22ndDoors at 6:00 pm$10 CoverAges 18+ (ID Required / Strictly Enforced)at: Evening Star Concert Hall / VENUE8810 Niagara Falls BlvdNiagara Falls, NY 14304/ Keep… >>
enWrap
Inspired by both the natural and built environment of the region, Alicia Marván Atelier presents it’s first collection designed specifically for Buffalo, NY. The collection reflects the textures, colors and forms of Buffalo’s unique architectural and natural formations. The one-of-a-kind, handmade… >>
Gingerbread Wonderland
Holiday fun is on the way at the Niagara Falls Cullinary Institute. Weekends this holiday season, Santa Claus will be inside the Culinary Institute’s life size gingerbread house 5,000lbs of gingerbread and 2,000lbs of icing. Take part in activities – cookie decorating for children, holiday crafts, letters… >>
Festival of Lights
Experience this event with the entire family and celebrate The Fairgrounds' 12th annual holiday season of the Festival of Lights opening on November 25, 2016, running every weekend through December 23. Located just 20 minutes south of Buffalo, NY in Hamburg. Drive through a a brand new and expanded… >>
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… >>
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)
Winter Ball Hockey Registration
Winter Ball Hockey has extended the age groups!! : Boys and Girls in K-8th grade: Saturdays from February 4-March 18th, 2017. Each 1 and ½ hour session is divided into skills and drills training, team huddle time, and scrimmaging. Division 1: 6th-8th grade from 9:00 am – 10:30 am … >>
"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,… >>
