May 2014
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Rodney Taylor: Impure Abstraction
This survey exhibition of Rodney Taylor's paintings from the mid-1990s to the present day explores how the artist employs abstraction and metaphor to convey the experience of contemporary urban life and societal trauma. Produced through a dense combination…
In High Feather
During the month of February, New York-based artist Janelle Iglesias will be using the Lightwell Gallery in the UB Art Gallery, Center for the Arts as a studio, developingIN HIGH FEATHER, a site-specific project inspired by her recent travels throughout…
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival
Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill 1 & 2, The Natural) and Larry Bishop, son of Joey Bishop (The Rat Pack) and films such as (Underworld, Kill Bill 2, Hell Ride, The Savages) will both be present at the BNFF Events April 10-14. A special Premiere…
Buffalo Bike Party
Join us for the first ever Buffalo Bike Party! Following the collaborative First Friday Artists & Cyclists event on Allen St. we will gather at Café 59 and Don Tequila to grab a drink and mingle before heading out. ($3 craft beers & $5 glasses of wine…
Free Drawing Workshop!
In conjunction with his current exhibition at WNYBAC, entitled The Life and Times of Grovey Cleves, Mickey Harmon is partnering with WNYBAC to offer a free workshop introducing participants to the style and technique used in his work. Harmon will introduce…
I Love My Park Day
Come celebrate the third annual I Love My Park Day at Artpark State Park! I Love My Park Day is an exciting statewide event to improve and enhance New York's parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire park's system and its needs. Projects…
CABARET NIGHT AT THE TRALF
TWO SHOWS!Early Show: 7PM | Late Show: 9PM $15 - General Admission Ticket21+ AdmittedTickets On SaleTicketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860> BUY NOW < The Buffalo Choral Arts Society is a 120-voice community chorus voted “Best Vocal…
2 Day Letterpress Seminar
Letterpress I Date / Time: May 8th & 15th / 6:00pm - 9:30pmThis workshop covers the fundamentals of letterpress printing. It focuses on hand setting type, the basics of laying out a form, and the operation of platen and bed presses. Students can expect…
Altered Books Workshop
May 10,2014 - Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Altered Books Instructor: Kate Parzych What happens to books that are no longer read and enjoyed? A creative possibility is to shift the unloved volume from literary binder to object d’ art by re-contextualizing…
Gorge Hiking Series/Artpark Gorge Trail
Come see where Niagara Falls began over 12,000 years ago. As we hike we will discuss the various rock layers and geography, as well as plants and animals in the area.
Buffalo Classics Walking Tour
This tour is 90 minutes to two hours in length. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather – the tour will proceed rain or shine. Cameras are encouraged!Ample parking can be found on the surrounding streets and in nearby lots. The…
Screenprinting Workshop
Screenprinting IDates / Time: Wednesdays, May 21 & 28 / 6-9:30pm In this workshop, students will learn the basics of screen-printing from the do-it-yourself basics to more advanced techniques. This course is designed for beginners who have never printed…
Max Collins: Deconstructing Main Street
On view May 23rd – July 5th, 2014 at WNYBACOpening Reception: May 23rd, 6pm-9pm “In the context of physical construction, deconstruction is the selective dismantlement of building components, specifically for re-use, and recycling; also defined as ‘construction…
The Mothership Has Landed
The Mothership Has Landed- Old School Bluelight/Backyard/Basement/Blow Your Whistle Party - Sunday, May 25th$10.00 pre-sale, $15 day of showDoors open at 7:00pmAdults only! For tickets, call: (716) 831-3271or order online at: http://mapleentertainment.com/show.cfm?id=145217…
William Smyers: Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Dark Star - peaceful and reflective images of my view of the world around us and the beauty it holds. Bringing light to darkness and the darkness to light I have unearthed the deep riches of natural beauty buried in history of our pasts.
CHROMA: ART OPENING
Date: Friday, May 30 Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Glow Gallery (224 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14207) Admission: A suggested $3 donation is appreciated DETAILS Buffalo Pride Week is proud to present the second annual Chroma art exhibition curated…