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Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 7pm: BETH: An Exhibition of Original @rtwork by Beth Hintermier (through May 16)
Betty’s
- 8am-9pm: Robert Schulman—Photography (through June 29)
Caz Coffee Cafe
- 7am-9pm: Railroad Impressions. Paintings by John Schweikhand (through May 31)
Globe Market
- 11am-8pm: Small works by Dianne Baker (through May 31)
Literacy Volunteers
- 8:30am-8:30pm: Original Paintings by Eileen Hothow (through May 31)
Youngstown Free Library
- 1:30-8:30pm: “Landscapes” by Lockport artist Clayton Rickard (through June 30)

Events & Openings

Hallwalls
- 8pm: HARP (Hallwalls Artist in Residence Program) artist Jim Finn presents his feature film The Juche Idea. $7/general; $5/students, seniors
Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society
- 7pm, Amherst Community Church: NFWS May meeting with a watercolor demo by Frank Francese. $3. Open to the public

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-5pm: Jennifer Steinkamp. Nationally touring retrospective exhibition from the San Jose Museum of Art (through June 29) 10am-5pm: Remix recent Acquisitions (through July 27) 10am-5pm: Remix Recent Acquisitions of Works on Paper (through Aug. 24)
Art Dialogue Gallery/WNY Artists Group
- 11am-5pm: Raleigh J. Spinks: A Life’s Work (through June 6)
Arts Council of Buffalo & Erie County
- 9am-5pm: Recent Works by Ralph Sirianni (through June 13)
Artsphere Studio
- noon-5pm: Structured Collages by Douglas M. Bauer (through June 7)
Buffalo Big Print
- 9:30am-5pm: TRASH & TREASURE (Life on Forgotten frontiers). Photographs by Viktoria Ciostek (through Jun 7)
Buffalo Museum of Science
- 10am-5pm: Full Spectrum. WNY artworks from the Gerald Mead Collection (through June 21)
Burchfield Nature & Art Center
- 9am-4pm: Catherine Parker: Visual Party (through June 29)
C.G. Jung Center
- 7:30pm: The Underground River. PAstel drawings and paintings by Elizabeth Leader (through May 23)
CEPA Gallery
- noon-5pm: Two MFA Thesis Exhibitions by Kevin Charles Kline and Joel Brenden: Scripted Image: (Re)Visions of Authority and ENTHUSIAST: Calls & Orders (both through May 24)
Carnegie Art Center
- 11am-4pm: Media Arts Regrant Exhibition. Selected works by local media artists (through May 23)
Castellani Art Museum
- 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Many WInters Ago…Native American Children’s Book Illustrations (through June 30)
Center for Inquiry
- 9am-5pm: Sex, Bronze, and the Human Form. Exhibit of 35 years of sculpture by Tony Paterson (through May 31)
College St. Gallery
- 4-8pm: Buffalo Hamilton Exchange Art Show. Mixed media group show by Hamilton artists Bob Ezergailis, Ellis Bateson, William Ferguson, Santo Barbieri, and Jeff Bush (through June 8)
Cosmopolitan Gallery
- 7:30-9:30pm: Third Annual Gruppen Works 003. Featuring twenty-five artists with work in competition for the public vote (voting continues through June 7)
El Museo Francisco Y Oller Diego Rivera
- noon-5pm: Notations. Paintings by Kate Kennedy (through May 24)
Gateway Gallery & Studios
- 2-7pm: Multiple Spirit 2: Drawings & Paintings by the Many and Only Jonathan Rogers (through May 30). Adults only
Hallwalls
- 11am-6pm: Barabara Weissberger: Are we just going to stand here and watch this? and Chambliss Giobbi: Time and Again (both through May 30)
Insite Gallery
- noon-5pm: New Views. Work by Rita Argen Auerbach and George Palmer (through May 27)
Market Street Art Center
- 10am-5pm: Buffalo/Niagara Art Association Spring Exhibition 2008 (through June 1)
Meibohm Fine Arts
- 9:30am-5:30pm: Nancy Treherne Craig: Stalking the Gaps (through May 31)
Partners in Art Gallery
- 10am-5:30pm: A Few Friends. Work by Irene Andrzejewski, Rosemary A’Agostino, Karen Foegen, Bernadette Franklin, Joan Horn, Terri McLellan, Cni Minneci, Roberta Remy, Patricia Sciandra, Joan Shaw, Glenna Sternin, Jody Ziehm (through May 30)
Springville Center for the Arts
- noon-5pm: 10th Annual Community Art Exhibition (through June 14)
Studio Hart
- 10:30am-2pm: “this Winter I could only paint Spring flowers.” New work by Barbara Baird (through June 19)
UB Anderson Gallery
- 11am-5pm: CONTINUUM: The MacKrell Collage Archive Project by Gerald Mead (through June 1) 11am-5pm: Sam Francis: Black and White; Joseph Norman: Der Tiergarten Suite, 1999; Selected Prints from the Permanent Collection (all through May 25)
UB Art Gallery
- 11am-7pm, North Campus: Shadi Nazarian: Introversions. A UB Art Gallery Lightwell Project (through May 17) 11am-7pm, North Campus: Two large-scale installations by Douglas Repetto (through May 17) 11am-7pm, North Campus: In)visible Cities. Exhibition of architectural projects by five students from the UB School of Architecture and Urban Planning (through May 17)
redFISH Art Studios
- noon-5pm: Parallel. Mixed media by NYC artists Jennifer Contini and Amber Maida (through May 26)

Special Exhibits

Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
- 10am-5pm: Cathedrals of Industry: Photographs by Michael L. Horowitz (through July 25)
Buffalo Museum of Science
- 10am-5pm: Palette of Life: The Colors of Our World. A collage of exhibits and activities focusing on the science of color (through June 21)
Castellani Art Museum
- 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Devotional Displays: Personal and Community Traditions. Folk religious displays from the Collection (through Dec. 14)
Karpeles Manuscript Museum
- 11am-4pm, Porter: First Ladies. Showcase of memorable letters, speeches and other items of various First Ladies of the United States (through June 29)
Starlight Studio & Gallery
- 9am-4pm: Art Words & Art Works. Paintings, prints, drawings, and ceramic sculpture by adults with learning disabilities or neurological impairment (through May 30)

Community Events

Comedy

Genesee Community College
- 8pm: “Spring Offensive” with Bill Dawes & special guest Kyle Fincham. $10/adult; $5/seniors, students, GCC faculty members. Visit (585) 843-0055 or BoxOffice@genesee.edu
Macaroon’s Nite Club
- 9pm: Comedy Night with the Half-Assed Dozen

Community Interest

Gay & Lesbian Youth Services
- 3-6pm: Open House. Contact 885-0221 or www.glyswny.org for info
Homefront, Inc.
- 5:30-8:30pm, #101: Homeowner Workshop: “Do It Yourself Home Repairs.” Contact 856-2952 or www.homefrontbflo.org to register

Dance

ALT Theatre
- 8pm: Brooklyn based dance troupe Leanne Schmidt & Company presents “Wonderland” (May 15-17). $15. Info at www.leanneschmidt.com

Films/Screenings

Hallwalls
- 8pm: HARP (Hallwalls Artist in Residence Program) artist Jim Finn presents his feature film The Juche Idea. $7/general; $5/students, seniors

Kid’s Stuff

Barnes & Noble (Clarence)
- 4pm: The Junie B. Jones® Stupid Smelly Bus Tour. Live performance & “bookstamping” for ages 5+

Lectures

History Center of Niagara County
- 2pm:

“The Iroquois Influence on American Women.” Presented by women’s studies scholar/author scholar and author, Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner. Free

Literary

Impact Artists’ Gallery
- 7pm, 545 Tri-Main Center: “new/reN.E.W.” reading series featuring poets George Grace (N.E.W.), Amy Christman (new), and Pamela Plummer (new)
Talking Leaves
- 7pm, Main St: Ginger Strand reads from her new book, “Inventing Niagara: Beauty, Power, and Lies.”

Magic

Root Five
- 6-9pm: Magic with Garrett Thomas
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
- 5:30pm: David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion. $30-$55 (box office, Ticketmaster). 8:30pm: David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion. $30-$55 (box office, Ticketmaster).
Sunset Grille
- 5-8:30pm: Magic Mike & Friends

Recreation

Birdsong Park
- 10am: “Spring Foraging & Feasting.” Foraging hike with Earth Spirit naturalists from 10am-12pm (call 662-6450 to register)
Woodlands Environmental Education Center
- 2-7pm: “Spring Foraging & Feasting Part II.” Hike to gather wild edible plants followed by a four course vegetarian dinner. $45/general; $38/Earth Spirit members. Reservations required, call 941-6267
Woodlawn Beach State Park
- 6:15-7:30pm: Yoga at the Beach: Introduction to Yoga. Call 826-1930 for more info

Special Event

Blue Lantern Lounge
- 8pm: SIngle Mingle for ages 30-55. Appetizers, wine tasting, music, games, raffles & more. $40. Ten dollars of each ticket will benefit S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Education). Contact www.bluelanterninelma.com or 652-2583 for tickets
Buffalo Convention Center
- 10am-3pm: Buffalo WellFest healthy living expo for businesses. $10/person (employer-sponsored, group admission, pre-event ticket purchase only). Contact www.buffalowellfest.com or 539-5793 to register 10am-3pm: Harmony Expositions presents Buffalo WellFest featuring over 150 healthy living providers. $10 admission

Specialty Theater

Market Arcade Film & Arts Center
- 8pm: GUTworks’ presentation of “VAMPING” (May 15-18). A multi-media play about Alzheimer’s disease at the Road Less Traveled Theater inside the Market Arcade. $10-$20 (800-838-3006/www.brownbagtickets.com)
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
- 3pm: “Le Grande Cirque” (May 12-25). Tickets start at $20 (www.ticketmaster).ca 8:30pm: “Le Grande Cirque” (May 12-25). Tickets start at $20 (www.ticketmaster).ca

Spiritual

Buffalo Zen Center
- 7pm: Zen Centered Yoga & Chi Gong

Tours

Buffalo City Hall
- noon-1pm: Walking tours meet at info desk in lobby. Contact Landmark Society at 852-3300 or www.landmark-niagara.org for info.
Darwin Martin House
- 5:30-7:30pm: Behind the Scenes Tour. Wine & hors d’oeuvres, tours of the “lost” buildings & Gardener’s Cottage. Call 856-3858 for reservations
Graycliff Estate
- 11am: Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed estate. $15/general; $10/students under 21. Contact 947-9217 graycliff@verizon.net for reservations
Martin House Complex
- 10am: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 10am, 11am (in-depth), noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.

Workshops

Shoppe on Main
- 4-6pm, Rte 78: Crochet classes with fiber artist Lisa McCausland (beginner to advanced). $5

Music

Blues

Double D’s Queen City Grille
- 8-11pm: 12 Pack Jack 9pm: Ray Barry
Lafayette Tap Room
- 8:30pm: Mick Hayes Band
River Grill
- 7pm: Electras & Guests
Shango
- 7pm: Ron Davis (a.k.a. LeeRon Zydeco) on New Orleans Blues Piano
Tudor Lounge
- 9pm: Jony James

Celtic/Irish

Shannon Pub
- 7pm: Tom Callahan

Country/Bluegrass

Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 9:30pm: Joelle Labert’s Birthday with music by Flatbed
Kodiak Jack’s
- 8-11pm: Bareback Jack

Dance Music/DJs

Bada Bing
- 9pm: Thursdays with Augie
Bayou
- 10pm: DJ Lil Joe (Top 40/Hip Hop/Mash Ups)
Blue Lantern Lounge
- 8pm: SIngle Mingle for ages 30-55. Appetizers, wine tasting, music, games, raffles & more. $40. Ten dollars of each ticket will benefit S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Education). Contact www.bluelanterninelma.com or 652-2583 for tickets
Ms Kitty’s
- 11pm: Smack Thursdays Future Sounds of House. House and breaks with Dj K Gunz
O Restaurant and Lounge
- 10pm: Eli Hail spins Progressive House
Roxy’s
- 11pm: Stripteasers burlesque/comedy show with DJs spinning rock, dance, hip hop
Stillwater
- 5-8pm: Working For Downtown “Thursday in the City” Happy Hour

Folk/Acoustic

Staples
- 7pm: Bad Penny’s Original Singer/Songwriter Night

Hip-Hop

Merlin’s
- 10pm: Deep Thinka presents “Fortified Live” with resident musicians Type: Relevant & special guest Deuce

Jazz

Brodo
- 7pm, Amherst: Paul James Jazz Band
Butterwood Gourmet Desserts
- 7:30-10:30pm, Williamsville: Saxman Slim
Chocolate Bar
- 10pm: Andre Killian Experience.
Cocktails & More
- 9pm: Rey Scott & Co.
Duo
- 7:30-10pm: Colleen Williams & Bobby Jones
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 8:30pm: Jazz Haircut featuring Paul Bruschini, Pete Howard, Joe Coats, and Roger Schlee

Karaoke

Adonia’s
- 9pm: Karaoke
Desiderio’s on Broadway
- 10pm: Super Sound
Dockside Inn
- 9pm-1am: Karaoke Thursdays
Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse
- 8-11pm, Erie County Fairgrounds: Karaoke
Finnans
- 9pm: Guy Michaels & Rollin’ Sound
Garden Park Cafe
- 8:30pm: Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
King’s Court
- 9pm: Karaoke
Klub Karaoke
- 10pm: #1 Karaoke (www.klubkaraoke.com)
Limerick’s Lakeview Pub
- 9pm: Sonic Sound Systems with DJ Barney
Mickey Rats Beach Club
- 9pm: Karaoke Thursdays
O’Brien’s Pub
- 8pm: Rock n’ Roll to the Rescue
Paradise Island
- 9pm: Crazy Joe’s Karaoke
Pop’s Bar & Grill
- 8pm: Karaoke with Skip Dog

Lounge

E.B. Green’s
- 5:30-9:30pm, Hyatt Regency: Jackie Jocko
Elmwood Lounge
- 6-9pm: Jules & the Gems. Featuring Julie Kittsley (vocals), Sherrie Morrison (keys), Bobby Thompson (bass), Jim Jaremka (drums) & special guest Jimmy Youmans (guitar)

Open Mic

Caz Coffee Cafe
- 7pm: Hosted by Mike Mendez
Steelhead Irish Pub
- 9pm: Hosted by Ray Barry & Melissa Munno
Stillwater
- 9pm: Open mic with Michael DiSanto

Reggae

Mohawk Place
- 8pm: REGGAE DANCE PARTY with DJ Universal, Deja Blu Posse and Super Chris with special musical guests (all to celebrate Chris Malachowski’s 41st birthday). $5

Rock

Broadway Joe’s Bar & Grill
- 10pm: Danny & Sabbs
Filling Station Saloon
- 8pm: Synergy
Merlin’s
- 6-9pm: Rick Manzell
Mister Goodbar
- 10pm: Kevin McCarthy
Nietzsche’s
- 8pm: Casperous Vine
Water Street Music Hall (Rochester)
- 6:30pm: Hit the Lights, Every Avenue, Farewell, Sing It Loud!. $10/advance (Ticketmaster) or $12/day of show
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