Artvoice Events Calendar
-
8am-10pm:
BirdSong. Painting and mixed media sculpture by Mary Weig (through Jan 4.)
-
noon-8pm:
De Fine Presents. Work by CassGlass, Cathy Miller and mini works by Kristin Brandt, installation of fine art glass, sculpture and paintings (through Dec. 31)
-
10am-10pm:
Denise Sperry Solo Exhibition 2008 (through Jan. 1)
-
noon-4pm:
Samplings: The Artists of Bryant Street Studios. Group exhibition featuring work by Adele Becker, Susan Budash, Susan Copley, Jason Klinger, and Ginny Lohr (in the Bunis Family Gallery through Dec. 28)
-
5-11pm:
Shadows of the Mind: Surreal art by Joseph Edward Agen and Functional Stoneware by Trista Barry
-
10am-5pm:
Work by WNY artists including Adele Becker, Joan Fitzgerald, Rena Reisman, Dianne Baker, Linda Toomey, and Evette Slaughter (through Dec. 30)
-
7-11pm:
Opening reception for a solo exhibition by Destiny Rogowski (through Jan. 9)
-
11am-6pm:
“Gifts of Art for the Holidays” (Dec. 5-7). Small works exhibition, sale, and open studio event weekend.
-
8-11pm:
Opening reception for Apt. Noir. Photographic works by Amy Meza Luraschi (through Jan. 17)
-
8pm:
Just Buffalo/Interdisciplinary Performance Series presents “The Lighter Side: William Cooper’s Cartoons.” Open poetry reading, music, and exhibition
-
11am-7pm:
Artists in Buffalo Open House (Dec. 5-7). Participating studios & galleries through the Elmwood/Allentown area. Visit www.artistsinbuffalo.org for details
-
noon-5pm, Michael Donnelly Interior Design:
Sheldon Berlyn: Works on Paper/1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s (through Jan. 3)
-
10am-5pm:
REMIX the Collection. Recent acquisitions and works from the Permanent Collection
10am-5pm:
Op Art Revisited: Selections from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (through Jan. 25)
10am-5pm:
From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 30)
10am-5pm:
From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 25)
10am-5pm:
Remix Inner Space: Photography from the Collection (through Jan. 4)
-
11am-3pm:
Artful Gifts 2008. Annual exhibition of small original art gifts by local artists (through Dec. 30)
-
10am-6pm:
Work from Ran Webber, Jozef Bajus, Caroline Bronckers, Jill Hart, Marcus L. Wise, Hugo Rodriguez, and dozens of others (through Dec. 28)
-
noon-4pm:
Complex Compost. Work by Scott Bye, Viktoria Ciostek, Oreen Cohen, and Kara Daving (through Dec. 20)
-
10am-6pm:
Gifts of Art for the Holidays (through Jan 3)
-
noon-5pm:
Apt. Noir. Photographic works by Amy Meza Luraschi (through Jan. 17)
-
11am-3pm, Tri-Main Building, Suite 500:
Buffalo Arts Studio’s Annual Artists Exhibit and Sale ‘08 (through Jan. 3).
-
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Declarative Mode: Paul Sharits’ Bicentennial Film (through March 1)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Entering Burchfield’s World (through March 1)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Milton Rogovin: Appalachia Revisited (through April 19)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Artistry in Clay, Fiber, Glass, Metal, and Wood (through March 1)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Burchfield’s Seasons (through March 1)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Flower Blobs Bloom by Roberley Bell (through March 15)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Photo-Pictorialists of Buffalo (through April 4)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
In Rare Form: Western New York Sculpture (through April 19)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
Gateway: Space, Place and the Transformative Through (through April 19)
10am-5pm, Buffalo State College:
The Art of Western New York: An Historical Context (through Sept. 27)
-
noon:
Trans-Evolution: Examining Bio Art. Work by Paul Vanouse, Oron Catts and Ionat Zurr, and Elizabeth Demaray (through Dec. 29)
-
1-4pm:
Studio Secrets revealed: Works by Bruce Adams and Richard Huntington (through Dec. 13)
-
11am-5pm, Niagara University:
Max Streicher: Metamorphosis. Exhibit based on Kafka’s Metamorphosis (through Jan. 25)
11am-5pm, Niagara University:
Homage to Picasso (through Feb. 15)
11am-5pm, Niagara University:
Thus I Passe By. Paintings by Richard Huntington (through Jan. 18)
11am-5pm, Niagara University:
InterpretingTraditional Genres (through Dec. 23)
-
1-4pm:
New York: Selected Works (through Jan. 31)
-
2-8pm:
College Street Gallery Co-op. Work by Gene Witkowski, Glenn Murray, Robert Schultz, Michael Mulley, Jeanine Swallow, Jerry Greenberg, Val Dunne, Amanda Giczkowski, Nick DeMarchi, Fran Amaya, Tim Raymond, Sean Madden, Candace Keegan, Neil Mahar, and Evan Everhart (through Dec. 31)
-
11am-5pm:
Little Picture Show: Covering 150 Years of Art. A Western New York and Niagara historical print collection (through Dec. 31)
-
1-9pm, Daemen College Duns Scotus Hall:
Error. Work by Benjamin Van Dyke (through Dec. 6)
-
11am-7pm:
Black and white photography by owner Tina Waters and work by Marcus L. Wise (through Dec. 25)
-
1-4pm:
Jesse Webber’s You Can’t Smoke in Here, Mr. Corbusier, You’ll Burn This Mother Down, a series of prints of prints in homage to Le Corbusier’s historic early 20th century trip to the American Rust Belt, and Kara Tanaka’s video installation Pining Wind (both through Dec. 20).
-
noon-3pm:
Winter: A Group Exhibition (through Jan. 4)
-
10am-5pm:
Watercolor paintings by Michael J. McMahon
-
10am-5pm:
Rare vintage photography of Ernest Rawleigh (through Dec. 15)
-
7am-10pm:
Sculptures by Joseph Jacobs, Frank Mount Pleasant Olympic Medal Exhibit, paintings, and other mediums (through Dec. 30)
-
noon-5pm:
Local Artisan Bazaar. Featuring 30 local artists and craftspeople with work for show and sale (through Dec. 24)
-
noon-4pm:
Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery
noon-4pm:
African Odyssey. The art and material culture of Africa
noon-4pm:
Anniversary year reinstallation of the University’s Permanent Collection
-
10am-2pm:
Group Show: Various Artists (through Jan. 3)
10:30am-2pm:
Eyes On The World: Three Buffalo Photographers. Work by Linda Gale Gellman, Nancy J. Parisi, and Robert Schulman (through Jan. 3)
-
11am-5pm:
Ode to Michael Goldberg (1924-2007): Selective Thievery and the Practice of Looking. Memorial exhibition (through Jan. 18)
11am-5pm:
Frederman @80. Group exhibition inspired by the life and works of Raymond Federman featuring work by Harvey Breverman, Bruce Jackson, and Terri Katz-Kasimov (through Jan. 18)
-
11am-5pm, North Campus:
Noncommittal: A Prospective Glance. Selections from the Department of Visual Studies’ Senior Thesis 2008 (through Feb. 7)
-
9:30am-4:30pm:
What’s Cooking: Women in the Kitchen (through Dec. 31)
9:30am-4:30pm:
Blue Monday: Washday and Women, Picturing Our Past
-
10am-5pm:
Cathedrals of Industry Part II: Photographs by Michael L. Horowitz (through Jan. 25)
-
10am-5pm:
Vanitas. Photographs by Patty Wallace in the Museum’s Atrium (through Jan. 4)
10am-5pm:
Culture Quest. New themed exhibit about collectors and collecting (through Jan. 4)
-
11am-5pm, Niagara University:
Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara
11am-5pm, Niagara University:
Devotional Displays: Personal and Community Traditions. Folk religious displays from the Collection (through Dec. 14)
-
10am-6pm:
A Holiday Bizarre art show and sale (through Jan. 17)
-
noon-11pm:
This B.U.D.’s For You custom toy show. Featuring one of a kind custom-designed 9” Blow Up Dolls from Jamugo, by over 30 international artists (through Dec. 23).
-
9am-5pm:
Time in a Bottle. Collections of glass bottles, clocks and watches
-
noon-1:30pm:
“A Lance Diamond Christmas.” Mini concert & CD signing by Lance Diamond, with proceeds benefiting Kids Escaping Drugs.
-
11am-noon:
Language Cafe for bilingual and/or multilingual speakers and learners. Meets every Saturday.
-
8pm:
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents “Secret Garden”. $14 presale $17 at the door.
-
7pm:
Buffalo City ballet presents “The Nutcracker” (Dec. 5-7). $16/general, call 833-1243 for tickets
-
1pm:
BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker.” Performed live accompanied by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. $29-$55/general seating; $65/Gold Circle (Shea’s office at 650 Main St., www.Ticketmaster.org, 852-5000)
6pm:
BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker.” Performed live accompanied by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. $29-$55/general seating; $65/Gold Circle (Shea’s office at 650 Main St., www.Ticketmaster.org, 852-5000)
-
6:15pm:
Ladies Salsa Styling Dance Class. $12. Contact salsaforthesoul@gmail.com for more info.
-
1pm:
American Academy of Ballet’s “Nutcracker” (Dec. 6-7). $20-$25 at UB Center for the Arts box office, Ticketmaster locations. Macy’s Department Stores
7pm:
American Academy of Ballet’s “Nutcracker” (Dec. 6-7). $20-$25 at UB Center for the Arts box office, Ticketmaster locations. Macy’s Department Stores
-
8-11pm:
Queen City Contra Dancers, with music by Wildroot. $8. New member warmup/welcome at 7:30pm. Visit www.qccd.org
-
6pm:
“Here Lies Jeremy Troy.” Dinner at 6pm; show at 8pm. $29.95-$39.95 or $18/show only. Call 683-7767 for reservations
-
11am:
Borders’ Kids’ Corner. Storytime every Saturday
-
9am-7pm:
Jesus Project Inaugural Conference (Dec. 5-7). Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion first annual conference. Contact 636-4869 ext. 308 or at ccatania@centerforinquiry.net to register
-
8pm:
Just Buffalo/Interdisciplinary Performance Series presents “The Lighter Side: William Cooper’s Cartoons.” Open poetry reading, music, and exhibition
-
1-4pm:
Monsters Of Verse. Stage performance, reading, and book signing by Jefferson Finlayson, Carrie Gardner, and Tom Waters
-
11am-4pm:
Winter Walk 2008 in the Gateway Cities. Booksignings by local authors, holiday gifts, music, & more.
-
6-9pm:
Tableside magic with Mike Seege
-
10am:
Public Guided Tours, every Saturday
-
9am-1pm:
Breakfast with Santa. $8 includes breakfast.
-
4-5pm:
Holiday Light Show. Every day through Jan 4.
-
5pm:
The first annual “Neighborhood Festival of Lights” (Nov. 26-Jan. 6). West side Christmas light display. The Cottage District is bounded by Richmond, Connecticut and Porter Ave. out to D’Youville College.
-
5:30-9:30pm:
Fairgrounds Holiday Lights Festival (Thursdays-Sundays until Jan. 3). Walking & driving routes, animated displays, magic show, Santa, Frosty, the Elves, & more. $15/carload; $25/van; $50/busload (discounts on Thursdays). Gates close at 9:30pm
-
8pm:
“A Christmas Story.” Free
-
noon-7pm:
Gift wrapping fundraiser. Have complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate while while volunteers wrap your gifts.
-
noon-7pm:
Christmas open house. Come and donate items on the shelter animals’ wish lists.
-
4:30-6:30pm:
Collective Season of Celebration “Meet and Mix” and Official Launch Party. RSVP required, contact thecollectivebuffalo@gmail.com or 362-0230
-
7pm:
Annual Holiday Celebration Dinner Gala. Tickets are $45. All proceeds benefit the museum
-
10am-5pm:
Roycrofters At-Large Art Festival (Dec. 6-7). Over 35 artisans with unique hand made quality items. Held at the Middle School across from the Roycroft Camp[us
-
10am-5pm:
Yuletide in the Country Craft Show (Dec. 6-7). $5/general; kids under 12 get in free
-
11am-6pm:
“Gingerbread… Gifts… Glitz…at Gilda’s Club” (Dec. 6-7). Holiday Gift Sale & Gingerbread House Auction. Proceeds benefit Gilda’s Club of WNY, a support center for those affected by cancer. Visit www.gildasclubwny.org
-
10am-4pm:
Williamsville PTSA Council’s 33rd annual Holiday Craft Show (Dec. 6-7). $2/admission (kids under 10 get in free)
-
1pm:
Luncheon & Vintage Fashion fashion show for the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Historical Site. $25/ person
-
11am-7pm:
Artists in Buffalo Open House (Dec. 5-7). Participating studios & galleries through the Elmwood/Allentown area. Visit www.artistsinbuffalo.org for details
-
10am-5pm:
Historical Association of Lewiston’s Annual Tour of six historic private residences (Dec. 6-7). $20. Call 754-4214 for tickets & details
-
10am:
“Power of Words” volunteer orientation and informational meeting.
-
10am-6pm:
Holiday Happening (Dec. 6-7). Collect a Christmas ornament at each winery on the trail. $35/couple or $20/person includes a tasting at each participating winery. Visit www.niagarawinetrail.org for full schedule of events
-
10am-5pm:
Open House. Fine art and hand made gifts made by local artists.
-
10am-5pm:
Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association of North Tonawanda & the Swiftwater Merchants Association of Tonawanda. Open house at all participating merchants, free shuttle bus available, prizes, refreshments, live music & entertainment, kids’ activities, visits with Santa, & more events all day.
6pm:
Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association of North Tonawanda & the Swiftwater Merchants Association of Tonawanda (Dec. 6-8). Opening night in Clinton Park with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the arrival of Santa, rides on the Clinton Express, entertainment & refreshments
-
8pm:
The Stripteasers present “Dreaming Out of Digital” (Dec. 5-6, 12-14). $10-$15 at www.alttheatre.com or $20-$25 at door.
-
3pm:
Trans Siberian Orchestra. $39.50-$49.50 at HSBC box office. www.Tickets.com (888-223-6000), Tops Markets.
-
2pm:
O’Connell & Company presents “Christmas Carousel” holiday family show. $15/general; $10/seniors, Hilbert alumni; $1/year of age for kids 15 & under
-
10am-6pm:
Day of Pampering & Relaxation. $25. Proceeds benefit Cornerstone Manor Women and Children’s Shelter for the Buffalo City Mission
-
1:30-3:30pm:
Yoga & Creative Expression: Exploring Creativity Through Yoga, Dance, and Art, with instructor Monica Zucco.$27. Contact www.shatkibuffalo.com or 884-YOGA to register
-
10:30am:
“Ghost of Christmas Past” tour of the museum. $5. Call 892-3084 for reservations.
-
11am:
See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 10am, 11am (in-depth) & 1pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
-
10-12:30pm:
Buffalo Religious Arts Center hosts a rehearsal with the WNY Chorale, followed by a tour of the church. $10/general; $8/seniors
-
9am:
Make It Take It Classes: Fresh Holiday Wreath. $20/BECBG members; $22/general. Bring gloves, scissors, clippers, pliers and wire cutters. Contact www.buffalogardens.com or 827.1584 ext. 291 to register
11:30am:
Make It Take It Classes: Fresh Boxwood Tree Construction. $30/BECBG members; $35/general. Bring gloves, scissors, clippers, pliers, and a lazy Susan if you have one. Contact www.buffalogardens.com or 827.1584 ext. 291 to register
-
2-6pm:
Blues Matinee hosted by Brent and the Accu-tones with guest Shakey Ray.
8pm:
Rod Nickson
-
9:30pm:
Gregg Juke & the Mighty No-Stars
-
2-5pm:
AM Jam: Amateur jam sponsored by the Blues Society of WNY (www.wnyblues.org)
9pm:
Bruce Katz CD Release Show
-
8:30-11:30pm:
Harvey & the Hurricanes
-
10pm:
The Stevie Project
-
8pm:
“A Kilted Christmas” featuring Coyote Run
-
10-12:30pm:
Buffalo Religious Arts Center hosts a rehearsal with the WNY Chorale, followed by a tour of the church. $10/general; $8/seniors
-
7pm:
Nan Hoffman with Joe Tumino, Kathy DeLoughry, Tom DeLoughry and Mary Beiger.
-
7pm, McKinley Park Inn:
All request “Country in Paradise.” Line dancing lessons at 7:30pm.
-
11pm:
DJ Daringer & Scott Down spinning rare funk, soul & old school hip hop
-
10pm:
DJ Lil Joe (Top 40/Hip Hop/Mash Ups)
-
9pm:
Technoir presents DYM (Toronto), DJ Leah, and DJ Newt
-
9pm:
CJ the DJ Saturday Night Dance Partay
-
10pm:
DJ Dumais spinnin’ the hottest hits & requests
-
11pm:
Champagne Saturdays with guest DJs every week
-
10am:
Transmission Dance Party
-
10pm:
Vixen Night w/ DJ L.A. & guests
-
10pm:
Echo Saturdays with DJ Lady Atram
-
6-10pm:
Johnnie Lawrence
-
9pm:
Latin Jazz Project
-
7pm, Amherst:
Paul James Jazz Band
-
8:30pm:
Straight No Chaser
-
7:30pm:
George Jones & the All-Hands Trio
-
8pm:
The Gavin Petrie Trio
-
10pm:
Karaoke Saturdays
-
10pm:
SOONERTUNES.com with Okie Rich
-
8:30pm:
Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
-
10pm:
Super Sound karaoke with Bud
-
11pm:
Lucky’s Entertainment
-
10pm:
Super Sound karaoke with Super Dave
-
9pm:
Latin Jazz Project
-
6:30-9:30pm, Hyatt Regency:
Jackie Jocko
-
9:30pm:
Hosted by Eric Joseph
-
10pm:
Hosted by Paul Dylin
-
4:30pm:
Sweet Soul with Sam Sole
-
9pm:
Falk & Sterner Band
-
10pm:
Antique Scream, For What It’s Worth, Innocent Bystanders
-
9pm:
Hometown Hugs Association fundraiser with music by the Strangers
-
10pm:
Indie Rock Night with Triumvirate and Summur Reign Revolution. Ages 21+
-
9:30pm:
Lickitty-Split Band
9:30pm:
Lickitty Split
-
10pm:
Buffalo Rising with Maria Sebastian
-
9pm:
Holiday Invasion Christmas Party with Backbeat ‘64. $10-$15 includes beer & pop
-
11pm:
Dirty Horror, Raunchy Sex, Midnight Ghost Train. $4
-
10pm:
The Stevie Project
-
7pm:
Winter Bash Dance with music by Hit-N-Run. $5
-
9:30pm:
Randy Milligan & Mike Skowronski
-
6pm:
First Step Fall, Elmwooddrive, This Is Fiction, North Park Avenue, Adastra. $8-$10
©1990-2008 Artvoice. All rights reserved.
|
Print page
