Thursday May 17th, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Zen Buddhist Lecture Series: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi Abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery
Shugen Roshi is the head of the Mountains and Rivers Order, abbot and resident teacher of Zen Mountain Monastery, and abbot of the Zen Center of NYC. Shugen Roshi has been in full-time residential training since 1986; he received dharma transmission from Daido Roshi in 1997. His teachings have appeared… >>
Paint the Town
Each year local artists with strong ties to the Buffalo region participate in our long-standing celebration of art, history, and community. As our Annual Fundraiser, Paint The Town will feature both live and silent auctions, including a wide range of artworks.NEW THIS YEAR: VIP level ticketing, includes… >>
Credit Reporting
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I’m trying to remember, pero nunca olvidaré
Interweaving their drawing styles and print processes together – literally – Llobet and MacNeil branch off from traditional forms of printmaking to create a visual language that showcases the ebbs and flows of memory over time. Ambiguous architectures in the forms of corners, rooms, walls, and patterns… >>
So Last Year, Fernway (stripped down set), Denim Playground, Townhouse Warrior, Scathed, & Apologies Unspoken
FTMP Events Presents:So Last Year, Fernway (stripped down set), Denim Playground, Townhouse Warrior, Scathed, & Apologies UnspokenThursday, May 17th$5 General Presale, $8 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/SoLastYear051718at: Mohawk Place47… >>
Bella’s Bartok, Folkfaces & Smooth Hound Smith
Bella’s Bartok All little children grow up, one day — all except the bedazzled and glittered boys of Bella’s Bartok. Inspired by elements of Vaudeville, centuries of street performance, and an unyielding drive to promote camaraderie, Northampton, MA-based Bella’s Bartok delivers a passionate kaleidescope… >>
Green Window City: an eco art walk
A collaborative effort between local artists and business owners to build installations in shop windows with upcycled elements rerouted from the waste stream, creating a pop-up gallery walk atmosphere. Documented from planning to building to debut, this teamwork further supports our community's united… >>
The Great Plant Sale
Don’t miss the Greatest Plant Sale of the year! Bigger and better than ever, this year’s Great Plant Sale will feature exciting and unusual plants not found elsewhere. Let your garden flower with locally grown plants your neighbors won’t have; unusual Japanese maples, expanded vegetable and herb selections,… >>
Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: A Farewell to Arms
Learn to create and edit Wikipedia entries. Then contribute to entries related to Ernest Hemingway and his classic novel, A Farewell to Arms. Attendance at both sessions is encouraged but not required. Part of the Once Community One Book initiative.
The CHRISTIANS by Lucas Hnath
Today, Pastor Paul will reveal his honest belief that Hell does not exist. Today, his friend and associate Pastor Joshua will publicly oppose him—splitting our parish and dividing its families. Today, each of us will bear witness to their debate, forced to decide what we believe to be true, what we need to… >>
Once
From the very first note, ONCE draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won the Academy Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award and Tony Award! Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE… >>
Blackberry Daze
It is the end of “The Great War”, and a small Virginia town is rocked by secrets and seduction as Herman Camm, a provocative gambler, weaves his magic on the lives of three unsuspecting women, Mae Lou and her daughter Carrie, and Pearl, a blues singer at the local juke joint. This musical adaptation… >>
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,… >>
Stage Kiss
Two bitter exes are cast in the same play as passionate lovers. Will they strangle each other? Or seduce each other? And how can we tell if it’s real or make-believe? Heartfelt and hilarious, this modern romantic comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Sarah Ruhl will take you behind the curtain… >>
Grand Hotel, The Musical
Check into the lavish Grand Hotel, where the lives of ten hotel guests collide over one unforgettable night. Love. Betrayal. Jealousy. Murder. And the glamour of Berlin in the Roaring Twenties. Soaring with songs and dance, it’s the mesmerizing musical about what happens when our deepest, most desperate… >>
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… >>
