October 2015

Sunday in the Cemetery History Trolley Tour

Last chance this season to take the famous Forest Lawn two-hour trolley tour to learn about the history, including the rural cemetery movement, the art and architecture, trees, waterways and wildlife and many residents Start times are 1:00pm and 3:30pm.…

Forest Lawn Inside the Gatehouse Walking Tour

This unique 2- hour walking tour begins at our Main Street gates, where you’ll view the interior of our gatehouses, built for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. View an historic 1930's home parlor funeral set up before heading out onto the grounds to…

Arts and Crafts Night at Handlebar

It's time to party like it’s…2nd grade! Arts and Crafts Night happens every Tuesday evening at Handlebar. Find the table located in the far corner of the bar - it's loaded with all sorts of arts and crafts supplies to use, and lots of glue. Let your…

Richard Stamps "big: Mutation of an Oil Painter

Who: Richard Stamps What: “big: Mutation of an Oil Painter” Where: Starlight Studio & Art Gallery                 340 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202 When: Friday, October 2nd 2015 Time: 6-8pm Cost: Free ON-VIEW 10/1/15-11/13/15 Gallery hours Mon-Fri…

The Big Read: The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears

Just Buffalo will lead the city in reading Dinaw Mengestu’s award-winning novel, The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears. This year’s kick off at the GSNC will feature Abyssinia Ethiopian Cuisine (West Side Bazaar). PUSH Buffalo is thrilled to be collaborating…

Salsa for a Cure

Salsa Dancing and performances from the Dance School. This event will also promote awareness of cancer and all the proceeds will go to fund, patient care services at Roswell Park Cancer Institution. The second annual Salsa for a Cure event fundraiser…

Herschell Carrousel 100th Anniversary

Enjoy $1 admission and 50 cent ride tokens to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Allan Herschell Factory! Be sure to bring items to contribute to the Carrousel Museum Time Capsule and don't miss the unveiling of the special 100th Year Anniversary…

Lehrer Dance with 10,000 Maniacs

Kick off the season with a special evening featuring audience favorites and three world premieres including a live performance with popular band 10,000 Maniacs. Buffalo's internationally touring professional dance company kicks off the season with a…

Everything Flows - Mixed Media Paintings by Nate Hodge

The Roz Steiner Art Gallery at Genesee Community College presents, Everything Flow - Mixed Media Paintings by Nate Hodge.  Exhibit runs October 8 - Nov 13, 2015.  Artist lecture scheduled for October 8 at 12:30pm in the gallery, followed by opening receptions…

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Induction Gala

A tribute to the best of the best in the music industry, celebrate as the inductees are formally honored at the 33rd Annual Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Thursday, October 8th at the Cove, 4701 Transit Road in Depew. 2015 Buffalo Music…

John Lennon's 75th Birthday Celebration

A night of music honoring John Lennon and the Beatles.  Special guest Nelson Starr (Paul from Beatle Magic) along with music by Tim Baldwin, Tony Billoni, John Cameron, Kristin Gilmet, Tyler Harrington, Lenny Revell, and Joni Russ.  Featuring the fabulous…

FinnFest USA 2015

Be “Finnspired” at FinnFest! Experience the thrill of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’s symphonies performed by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in the restored splendor of Kleinhans Music Hall, designed by Finnish architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen.…

Ellicottville Fall Festival

A lively weekend of unique foods, fine art, and an arts and craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more. Fall Festival is a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the autumnal fun in Ellicottville. In addition to the vendors and the fun…

Opening of Art in Craft Media

Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show

One of the best crafts shows in the US! More than 300 arts & crafts vendors, food vendors and live entertainment. Show Hours:    Saturday, 10am - 5pm   Sunday, 10am - 5pm   Monday, 10am - 4pm Plan to spend Columbus Day weekend at the Letchworth Arts…

Peek'n Peak Fall Fest

You'll love fall at Peek'n Peak! Join us for Fall Fest, an annual celebration with over ninety craft vendors, a farmers' market, entertainment for all ages, DJ's and live music, a pumpkin cannon, ice carving, food and drink, and a petting zoo! Visit…

AREA [excerpted]: an original performance by Torn Space Theater

Area [Excerpted]: and original performance by Torn Space Theater   The newest (716) GAL-LERY exhibition is Buffalo's shortest play inside the Buffalo's smallest art gallery! Torn Space Theater presents an excerpted exhibition of their new play: AREA. …

Kleinhans 75th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate 75 years of memories and music in this Buffalo icon. Kleinhans Music Hall, built through the generosity and vision of Edward and Mary Seaton Kleinhans and made into reality by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, turns 75 years old…

Artwork on the Forest Lawn Canvas Trolley Tour

What inspires individuals when designing a memeorial for a loved one?  What does some of the artwork on memorials tell us about a family?  On this two-hour artistic tour you will hear the interesting stories behind many of the sculptures and statues…

Bohemian Belly Dance Night

Fleuron Rouge will be hosting an Autumn Bohemian Belly Dance Party at The Gypsy Parlor, on Wednesday, October 14th, at 8pm. Why not celebrate hump day with getting your shimmy on!!!The menu is fantastic! The staff at The Gypsy Parlor is amongst Western…