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Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 7pm: BETH: An Exhibition of Original @rtwork by Beth Hintermier (through May 16)
Betty’s
- 8am-10pm: Robert Schulman—Photography (through June 29)
Caz Coffee Cafe
- 7am-11pm: Railroad Impressions. Paintings by John Schweikhand (through May 31)
Globe Market
- 11am-8pm: Small works by Dianne Baker (through May 31)
Literacy Volunteers
- 8am-4:30pm: Original Paintings by Eileen Hothow (through May 31)
Youngstown Free Library
- 10am-2pm: “Landscapes” by Lockport artist Clayton Rickard (through June 30)

Events & Openings

Kenan Center
- 7-9pm: Opening reception for an exhibition of work by the late Canadian landscape painter Lawrence V. Badgery (1906-1998) from the collection of his nephew, artist Donald E. Little (through June 29)
Squeaky Wheel
- 8:30pm, Ansonia Center: The Evolutionary Girls Club international artist-activist collective will present a multi-media extravaganza of videos, prints and installations. $6/general; $4/SW members. Visit www.evolutionarygirls.com for more info

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-10pm: Remix recent Acquisitions (through July 27) 10am-10pm: Remix Recent Acquisitions of Works on Paper (through Aug. 24) 10am-10pm: Jennifer Steinkamp. Nationally touring retrospective exhibition from the San Jose Museum of Art (through June 29)
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 30)
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)
CEPA Photographic Galleries
- 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) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Michael Veit: Unity Park (through Sept. 14)
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) 4-8pm: Buffalo Photography by Michael Mulley (through July 30)
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
- noon-7pm: Multiple Spirit 2: Drawings & Paintings by the Many and Only Jonathan Rogers (through June 1)
Goldman/Greenfield Gallery at Daemen College
- 9am-4pm: Department of Visual & Perfroming Arts presents the BFA EXhibit. Work by Maria Lettiere, Annie Stoll, Ashley Tinkey, and Matt Wetter (through May 23)
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)
Kenan Center
- noon-5pm: Work by the late Canadian landscape painter Lawrence V. Badgery (1906-1998) from the collection of his nephew, artist Donald E. Little (through June 29)
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: Sam Francis: Black and White; Joseph Norman: Der Tiergarten Suite, 1999; Selected Prints from the Permanent Collection (all through May 25) 11am-5pm: CONTINUUM: The MacKrell Collage Archive Project by Gerald Mead (through June 1)
UB Art Gallery
- 11am-5pm, North Campus: Shadi Nazarian: Introversions. A UB Art Gallery Lightwell Project (through May 17) 11am-5pm, North Campus: Two large-scale installations by Douglas Repetto (through May 17) 11am-5pm, 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

Dance

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

Films/Screenings

El Buen Amigo
- 7:15am: Screening of “El Cantante” (2007). free will donation

Kid’s Stuff

Fredonia Opera House
- 7pm: The Fettucini Brothers (acclaimed jugglers and circus arts experts). $10/adult; $8/seniors, students; $5/kids 12 & under
Medina Railroad Museum
- noon-6:45pm: Thomas the Tank Engine Day Out With Thomas 2008: The Great Discovery Tour (May 16-18). Family activities, arts & crafts, storytelling, video viewing, live music, bounce house, Museum tour, ride with Thomas & more.

Lectures

Center for Inquiry
- 7pm: Dale McGowan, PhD, author of “Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion.” $10/general; free to Friends of the Center
UB Health Science Library (South Campus)
- 7pm: “Lyme Disease: Facts and Myths,” by John J. Halperin, MD, world-renowned authority on Lyme disease. Buffet dinner will precede the lecture at 6pm in Room B5. Reception will follow. $18/general; $9/students. Contact 829-3900 ext. 136 or lalohr@buffalo.edu for reservations

Literary

Buffalo State College
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Child and the Book Conference: Social Justice and Children’s Literature. featured speaker Roni Natov, author of “The Poetics of Childhood.” Contact http://www.buffalostate.edu/english/x829.xml
for more info

Multimedia

Squeaky Wheel
- 8:30pm, Ansonia Center: The Evolutionary Girls Club international artist-activist collective will present a multi-media extravaganza of videos, prints and installations. $6/general; $4/SW members. Visit www.evolutionarygirls.com for more info

Recreation

Niagara Falls State Park
- 7:30-9:30pm: Goat Island Adventure Walk. Call 745-7848 to register

Special Event

Buffalo ReUse ReSource
- 6-8pm: Special Preview Reception for the Grand Opening of the ReSource, Buffalo ReUse’s retail outlet. Refreshments, entertainment by MC Sick, screening of the feature episode on the Sundance Channel’s “Big Ideas for a Small Planet” & more
Father Belle Center
- 9am-noon: Carnival & AmeriCorps Information Fair
Helen Beaman Center
- 1pm: Grand opening of the Waterfront Memories & More Museum, located inside the Center.

Specialty Theater

ACTS Beacon Cafe
- 7:30pm: The Alden Christian Theatre Society presents George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” (May 16-18). $8/adults; $6/seniors, students
Alleyway Theater
- 8pm: Opera-Lytes production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado” (May 16-18). $20, call 837-3440 for reservations
Lancaster Opera House
- 7pm: “The Fettucini Brothers.” Juggling, comedy, circus stunts & more family entertainment. $10 general; $8 seniors/students; $5 kids 12 & under
Market Arcade Film & Arts Center
- 2pm: 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) 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 9pm: “Le Grande Cirque” (May 12-25). Tickets start at $20 (www.ticketmaster).ca
Park School
- 7:30pm: Park School Players present “Off in All Directions” (May 16-17). $7/advance (839-1242 ext. 109) or $8/at door

Spiritual

Chapel at CrossPoint
- Christian Music Summit (May 16-17). International conference with over 100 workshops for Christian musicians, audio-visual technicians, church staffers. Vendors & exhibitors will display gear, music, tools and instruments. Evening concert featuring Phil Keaggy at 7pm. Visit www.ChristianMusicianSummit.com/thechapel for registration & details
Church of Scientology
- 8pm: Lecture based on the book “Clear Body, Clear Mind” by L. Ron Hubbard. Call 856-3910 to reserve your seat
Hamburg Unitarian Universalist Church
- 7-8:30pm: “Transitions to Transformations: A Dance Meditation Journey.” Sponsored by Honor and Hope Wellness Center. Ecstatic experience for all ages & abilities. $15/class or $50/4 sessions (may 2-23). Contact 694-9004 or www.honorandhope.com to register
Inspiration Point
- midnight: Psychic Message/Mediumship Night. $20. Call 883-8670 to register

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.
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
- 11am: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 11am & 2pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.

Music

Blues

Alternative Brews
- 6pm: Buffalo Rising
Cafe Allegro
- 8-11pm: Blue Roadhouse
Double D’s Queen City Grille
- 9pm: Shakey Ray
Dunn Tire Park Plaza
- 5pm: Friday Night Bash Free Concerts. Pre-Game Plaza party with music by BluesRoot
Lafayette Tap Room
- 9pm: The Nighthawks
Mister Goodbar
- 6-9pm: Greg Zark/Crazy Joe Fox Blues Duo
River Grill
- 9pm: Rare Blend
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 9:30-9pm: Blues Child
Tudor Lounge
- 7pm: Willie & the Reinhardts

Celtic/Irish

Buffalo Irish Center
- 9pm: Poor Ould Goat
D’Arcy McGee’s
- 6pm: Pug Mahones 6pm: Pug Mahones
Shannon Pub
- 8:30pm: Dave North Trio
Ulrich’s Tavern
- 6:30pm: The Leftovers

Christian

Chapel at CrossPoint
- 7pm: Phil Keaggy, and John Patitucci with Nick Manson (Tickets.com, Kingdom Bound at 800-461-4485). Part of the Christian Music Summit (May 16-17). Visit www.ChristianMusicianSummit.com/thechapel 7pm: Phil Keaggy. $20/general; $30/artist circle (800-461-4485/www.itickets.com/Keaggy)

Classical

Darwin Martin House
- 7:30pm: A Piano recital by Claudia Hoca. $20-$25. Advance reservations required by May 12. Contact 856-3858 or kdupre@darwinmartinhouse.org to RSVP

Country/Bluegrass

Buckin’ Buffalo Saloon
- 8pm: West of the Mark
Mohawk Place
- 6pm: Pete Worden & the Hardtimers
Nietzsche’s
- 6pm: Rick Smith

Dance Music/DJs

Club Diablo
- 9pm: Ultra Violet Friday hosted by Kryszt with Twist & Brandon Chase (Get House), Mike Parker (Geophone Records), and N3WT vs. Anthrofear (Konkrete Jungle, Kryszt)
Desi’s South (formerly La Boom nightclub)
- 9pm: DJ “Pauly” Paul
Mazzariello’s
- 11pm: Friday Fusion (old soul, R&B, indie, hip hop, rock) with DJ Hussalonia
Mohawk Place
- 6pm: TECHNOIR Dance Party. $5
Parkside Lanes Bar & Lounge
- 10pm: DJ Dumais spinnin’ the hottest hits & requests
Roxy’s
- 10pm: DJ Lady Atram spinning pop, house & hip-hop
Tabu Night Club
- 10pm: Cream Fridays with DJ Ark Angel & special guest DJs every week.

Folk/Acoustic

Comfort Zone Cafe
- 8-11pm: Ed Hart
Peopleart Coffee House
- 9pm, Unity Church: Edie Allen
Taste
- 7:30pm: Chris Squire
Washington Square Restaurant
- 4:30-8pm: Sweet Soul

Jazz

Anchor Bar
- 9-11:45pm: Sharon Bailey & the Jazz Example
Elmwood Lounge
- 7:30-10pm: Wally Jedermann Trio featuring Becky Davis on vocals
Gallery 224
- 8-11pm: Open Improv Session with Laura Jean and K. Cornelius (music), and Angela Lopez (dance). Visit www.LauraJeanC.com
Hallwalls
- 8pm: Douglas R. Ewart and Orchestra Inventions. $10
King Concert Hall
- 8pm, SUNY Fredonia: Commencement Eve Pops 2008 Big Band Classics. $20-$25 (673-3501/www.fredonia.edu/tickets/)
Shannon Pub
- 8:30pm: Dave North Trio
Wegman’s
- 6-8pm, Sheridan Dr: Saxman Slim

Karaoke

Garden Park Cafe
- 8:30pm: Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
Hilltop Inn & Grove
- 8pm: Jim Beau’s Roadshow
Jet Port Lounge
- 9pm: SOONERTUNES.com with Okie Rich
King’s Court
- 10pm: Blue Sound
South Transit Lanes
- 9:30pm: Karaoke Show with Dan the Yankee Fan

Latin

Sole
- 7pm, Walker Center: Djambossa (gypsy jazz & Latin)

Lounge

Amaryllis
- 7-10pm: Kathryn Scibilia & Andy Bialek
E.B. Green’s
- 5:30-9:30am, Hyatt Regency: Jackie Jocko
Elmwood Lounge
- 11pm: Lance Diamond
Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse
- 8pm, Erie County Fairgrounds: Jim & Jan
Oliver’s
- 7:30-11pm: Piano music of George Jones
Shadow Lounge
- 10pm: Crystal Blue featuring Harry & Rosary-

Open Mic

Daily Grind Cafe
- 7-9:30pm, Lockview Plaza: Open mic
Don Pablo’s
- 5pm: Hosted by Paul Dylin

Rock

Bear’s Den
- 10pm: The Hudsons
Brennan’s Bowery Bar
- 10pm: High Strung
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
- 5-8pm: Party on the Portico with John & Mary and the Valkyries. $10
Casey’s Coachlight
- 10pm: Sudden Urge
Central Park Grill
- 6:30-8:30pm: Five to One
Club Paradise
- 9:30pm, McKinley Park Inn: The Strangers
Club W
- 9pm: Huemonxu CD Release Party with Aqueous
Desi’s South (formerly La Boom nightclub)
- 6-9pm: Ray Wood 10:30pm: Wunderland
Desiderio’s on Broadway
- 5-8pm: Kevin McCarthy 10:30pm: Hey You (Pink Floyd tribute). Ages 21+
Dockside Inn
- 9pm: Only Humen
Ellicott Manor
- 9pm: Buffalo Creek
Elmwood Lounge
- 10:30pm: Davey Z. Project
JT Wheatfields
- 10pm: Powertrain 10pm: Powertrain
Macaroon’s Nite Club
- 10:30pm: Mother May I
Matthew Glab Post
- 9pm: Tameron
Merlin’s
- 11pm: Little Man, Gentlemen Callerz, the Habit, Justin James. $4
Mister Goodbar
- 11pm: Todd Eberwine Band 11pm: Todd Eberwine
Nietzsche’s
- 10pm: Sonic Garden (Grateful Dead tribute)
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- 5pm: Happy hour with Tom Stahl & the Dangerfields
Pier 84
- 8pm: FunZone
Rhino’s
- 7pm: Happy Hour with Hit-N-Run
Root Five
- 10pm: Route 66
Shores Waterfront
- 9pm: A-List
Tralf Music Hall
- 7pm: An Evening With the Alan Holdsworth Band (performing two sets). $23/presale (Ticketmaster) or $25/day of show
Water Street Landing
- 9pm: The Forming
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