February 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Workshop - All Kinds of Storytelling
Winter Workshop: All Kinds of Storytelling Story ideas come about in many ways. In this class, kids will play with the imaginative possibilities theatre-makers and actors find in improvisation, pantomime, sound & music, and puppetry to create new stories...and…
Vata Retreat Day
Have you been feeling cold lately?! Does the wind bother you? Is your skin dry? Feel thirsty for water all the time? These are all signs that this winter season has got the best of you and that some imbalances have started to occur. Join Jessica Mascle of Root…
Intro To Egyptian Belly Dance
Discover Egyptian Belly Dance at Oasis Dance Center in Tonawanda NY! Our Intro to Belly Dance Class is perfect for women and teens of all ages shapes and sizes. No dance experience needed. Come have some fun learning the basic movements on Wednesdays…
Organizational Types
Find out which Organizational Type is best for your business at a FREE workshop hosted by WEDI Buffalo and Citizens Bank.
Screen Print Valentines for Kids
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of screen printing and hand-print their own postcard Valentines-perfect for giving at school and to loved ones at home. Each student will print at least 20 valentines. This workshop is perfect for students…
Artist Workshop with Bob Fleming
Join us for an artist talk and demonstration lead by the artist, Bob Fleming, in conjunction with his exhibition, Printed Lives, on view January 25–February 23, 2018. In the demo, Bob will give insight into his printmaking process and each participant…
Find Your Voice - First Monday
Are you a woman who loves to sing? Do you find yourself harmonizing with every song you hear? Time to stop singing in the shower and share your voice! Why not explore a cappella singing with us. You’ll find something pretty amazing happens when you sing…
Basic Hardcover Journal Making
Craft your own hard cover journal with a hard spine. Learn about sewing on linen tapes, creating hard covers and assembly of the finished book. Also, learn the basics of how to add ribbon closures, pen holders and pockets to customize your journal even…
Nutrition for Breast Cancer Survivorship
For those of you who have had breast cancer, or if someone in your life has experienced breast cancer, BCNWNY is hosting a free Wellness Seminar on Nutrition and Breast Cancer Survivorship with guest speaker, Sarah Thompson DiPaolo, founder/owner of…
Science & Art Cabaret - Investigating ‘Paranormal’ Mysteries
A presentation featuring a revealing and entertaining look at such mysterious phenomena as the ghost at Mackenzie House and cases of alleged "spontaneous human combustion"—from the speaker's own case files and all examined from the scientific point of…
Book Sculptures (Altered Books)
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 and redesigning the space within the covers! We'll fold, curl, and even possibly…
Adult Writers’ Seminar
A six-week Adult Writers’ Seminar is planned at Dog Ears Bookstore & Café, 688 Abbott Road, Buffalo. The seminars will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 15 and 22, and March 1, 8, 15 and 22. All participants will present current writing…
Insurance and Risk Management.
Learn about Insurance and Risk Management for your small business.
Non-Toxic Intaglio Printmaking
This demonstration primarily shows a non-toxic intaglio technique. By employing acrylic plates (or “plexiglass”) as a matrix, participants will utilize a material that is not only easily accessible but also inexpensive. To establish an image on the acrylic…
Resident Winter Birds: How They Survive
Those hardy species which tough out the extreme conditions of winter may be quiet in voice buy activity abounds. Learn how physical adaptations, behaviors and relationship changes among our overwintering birds help them make the best of what nature dishes…
Wine Society - Port & Sherry -- How It's Made
Wine Society 2018Expand your knowledge, share your passion, and develop your wine sensory skills by participating in Victorianbourg's Wine Society! Our First Meeting Date: February 17th Time: 6:30 Topic: Port and Sherry -- How it's Made For this wine…
Business Lending Options
Find out about Business Lending options. The 5 Cs of credit.
Paper Marbling
Create hand-marbled paper perfect for book making, scrap booking, and more. Marble treated paper with ink and learn how to replicate the process at home. The results will not disappoint! Instructor: Dave Huurman For more information visit wnybookarts.org/workshops…
So You Want to Write a Book? Meet the Publishers
If you are contemplating a book project, the variety of options can be bewildering. Should you self-publish or go through a publishing company? There is much more to finishing your project than writing the book and getting it into print. The Buffalo…
Resident Migratory Birds: What's Up in their Winter Territories?
Many bird species must leave their breeding territories when cold descends on the region. You'll learn what drives these epic trips and be surprised by some of the behaviors displayed only in the wintering grounds of these familiar summer birds. Cost:…