Artvoice Events Calendar
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8am-10pm:
Robert Schulman—Photography (through June 29)
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8am-11pm:
Railroad Impressions. Paintings by John Schweikhand (through May 31)
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11am-8pm:
Small works by Dianne Baker (through May 31)
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9am-3:30pm:
Original Paintings by Eileen Hothow (through May 31)
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10am-2pm:
“Landscapes” by Lockport artist Clayton Rickard (through June 30)
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7-10pm, Tri-Main Building, Suite 500:
Opening reception for The Imaginary Line. International exhibition curated by Brooke Fitzpatrick and featuring work by Peter Dykhuis (Halifax, Nova Scotia), Paula Braswell (Toronto, Ontario), Shelley Niro (Brantford, Ontario), and Leandro Soto (Arizona)
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7:30pm:
Media Arts Regrant Exhibition Screening featuring works by Andy Keleman, Carl Lee, and Loren Sonnenberg
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7-9pm, 545 Tri-Main Center:
Artists’ reception for the Members’ Annual Exhibition (through June 20)
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2-9pm:
The Active Artists Alliance Annual Spring Showcase with featured artists Angela Caley, Kim Babnik, David Grice, Bill Thomas, Nathan Long, Corey Alm, James Bliss, and Erin Pickering. Live music all day with Sleeping Giant, Global Village Idiots, Smackdab, Hometown Superstar Cindy Haight, and Milking Large Mammals (Watertown, NY). Visit www.activeartist.org for details
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WNY Spring Open Studio Weekend. Thirty-five artists featured in the Routes to art exhibit at St. Bonaventure University will open their studios. Visit www.routestoart.com for details
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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)
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11am-9pm:
Raleigh J. Spinks: A Life’s Work (through June 6)
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noon-5pm:
Unpacking Artspace: The Inaugural Resident Exhibition (through June 15)
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11am-3pm:
Structured Collages by Douglas M. Bauer (through June 7)
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11am-3pm, Tri-Main Building, Suite 500:
The Imaginary Line (through August 9). International exhibition curated by Brooke Fitzpatrick and featuring work by Peter Dykhuis (Halifax, Nova Scotia), Paula Braswell (Toronto, Ontario), Shelley Niro (Brantford, Ontario), and Leandro Soto (Arizona)
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1-5pm:
TRASH & TREASURE (Life on Forgotten frontiers). Photographs by Viktoria Ciostek (through Jun 7)
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10am-5pm:
Full Spectrum. WNY artworks from the Gerald Mead Collection (through June 21)
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noon-4pm:
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)
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1-4pm:
Media Arts Regrant Exhibition. Selected works by local media artists (through May 23)
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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)
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2-8pm:
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)
2-8pm:
Buffalo Photography by Michael Mulley (through July 30)
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5-11:30pm:
Third Annual Gruppen Works 003. Featuring twenty-five artists with work in competition for the public vote (voting continues through June 7)
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noon-5pm:
Notations. Paintings by Kate Kennedy (through May 24)
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noon-7pm:
Multiple Spirit 2: Drawings & Paintings by the Many and Only Jonathan Rogers (through June 1)
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1-4pm:
Department of Visual & Perfroming Arts presents the BFA EXhibit. Work by Maria Lettiere, Annie Stoll, Ashley Tinkey, and Matt Wetter (through May 23)
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1-4pm:
Barabara Weissberger: Are we just going to stand here and watch this? and Chambliss Giobbi: Time and Again (both through May 30)
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1-4pm, 545 Tri-Main Center:
Members’ Annual Exhibition (through June 20)
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noon-5pm:
New Views. Work by Rita Argen Auerbach and George Palmer (through May 27)
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10am-5pm:
Buffalo/Niagara Art Association Spring Exhibition 2008 (through June 1)
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9:30am-5:30pm:
Nancy Treherne Craig: Stalking the Gaps (through May 31)
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10am-5pm, Lenox Hotel:
Picture Nothing. Large format color photographs by Ellen Carey (through June 25)
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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)
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1-5pm:
10th Annual Community Art Exhibition (through June 14)
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10:30am-2pm:
“this Winter I could only paint Spring flowers.” New work by Barbara Baird (through June 19)
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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)
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11am-5pm, North Campus:
Two large-scale installations by Douglas Repetto (through May 17)
11am-5pm, North Campus:
Shadi Nazarian: Introversions. A UB Art Gallery Lightwell Project (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)
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noon-4pm:
Parallel. Mixed media by NYC artists Jennifer Contini and Amber Maida (through May 26)
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10am-5pm:
Cathedrals of Industry: Photographs by Michael L. Horowitz (through July 25)
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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)
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11am-5pm, Niagara University:
Devotional Displays: Personal and Community Traditions. Folk religious displays from the Collection (through Dec. 14)
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11am-4pm, Porter:
First Ladies. Showcase of memorable letters, speeches and other items of various First Ladies of the United States (through June 29)
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Propel Health Diabetes Education Weekend (May 17-18). Talk with physicians, pharmacists, registered dietitians, and certified diabetes educators. Contact 1-800-845-7355 code # 39112 or www.propelhealth.com to register. Bring health insurance card, co-payments may apply
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9am-1pm:
Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) Annual Spring Clean Up. Bring gloves/work attire, tools if possible. Lunch, refreshments provided
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9am-4pm:
League of Women Voters Buffalo/Niagara and Action for Mental Health, Inc present “Alternative Sentencing & Reentry in Erie County.” $5 includes lunch. Pre-registration required, contact 871 0581 or bartb@actionformentalhealth.com
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11am-noon:
Language Cafe for bilingual and/or multilingual speakers and learners. Meets every Saturday.
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8pm:
Brooklyn based dance troupe Leanne Schmidt & Company presents “Wonderland” (May 15-17). $15. Info at www.leanneschmidt.com
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8-11pm:
Queen City Contra Dancers. New England Style Contra taught and called by Kathy Heine, music by The Jessi Howard Gang. Contra basics lesson at 7:30 (www.qccd.org)
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7:30pm:
Media Arts Regrant Exhibition Screening featuring works by Andy Keleman, Carl Lee, and Loren Sonnenberg
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8pm:
“The Peculiarities of the National Hunt Admission” (Russian comedy). $5
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11am, Orchard Park:
Children’s Book Week: elebrate children’s literature with a special storytime devoted to 2007 Children’s Choice award finalists. Vote for your favorite at http://www.cbcbooks.org
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10-11:45am:
American History Girls Club. Crafts, Activities, and Lessons Surrounding “Kirsten” Doll from the American Girl Collection for ages 6-12. $20 includes all craft materials. Call 873-9644 ext. 310 to register
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9:30-10:30am, Bulger North:
Get Ready For KidBiz 2008! Training Session. Open to kids in grades 3-6. Mandatory for kids & parent/guardian planning to be involved in KidBiz Market. Call 878-4030 for info
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9am-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.
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noon-4pm:
Sample & the Theater of Youth Kids’ Weekend (May 17-18). Specail kids’ menu to celebrate the TOY play “If You Give a Pig a Party.” $10/child
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7:30pm, Buffalo State College:
Illustrated DVD lecture by Professor Daniel Showalter: “Top Ten Reasons to Visit the Decapolis: Roman Power and Presence in the Eastern Empire.” In Bacon Hall Room 209, Buffalo State College
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noon-2pm:
Reading, slideshow, and booksigning with Ginger Strand, author of “Inventing Niagara.” Piano music by Vincent Parlato
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9am-5pm:
“A Writer’s Day in the Country.” Day-long workshop with instructor Rick Ohler includes instruction, evaluation, breakfast, lunch, & reception. $75. Space is limited, contact 860-0996 or grambohler@hotmail.com to register
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9am:
Annual Walk for Celiac Disease. Registration at 9am; walk at 10pm; after-party at 11:30am. $10/adult; $5 for kids ages 5-12 (under 5,free). Visit www.buffaloglutenfree.org for info
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8-11am:
Birding Hike with Mike Buccieri of the WNY Land Conservancy. Reservations required, contact 687-1225 or nancyrs@wnylc.org
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9am-4pm:
Special event day & “Dig with the Experts.” Pre-registration required, contact 627-4560 or www.penndixie.org
7:30pm:
Telescopes to view planets. Bring you own or use Penn Dixie’s; $2
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10am-5pm:
The Great Plant Sale & Bonsai Show (April 17-18). Bonsai masters and novices display their trees during the largest plant sale in WNY
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noon-4pm:
Grand opening of Buffalo ReUse’s new retail store with music by Red & Roxy and Flatbed
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9am-1pm:
11th Annual Spring Clean Up and Central Terminal Restoration Corporation Progress Update
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9:30am-1pm:
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society Biannual Native Plant and Wildflower Sale
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2pm:
Armed Forces Day Special Program: “A Year in Afghanistan” presented by Lt. Colonel Craig R. Maefs, United States Army Reserve in the Theater at the Old fort Niagara Visitors Center. Call 745-7611 for details
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WNY Spring Open Studio Weekend. Thirty-five artists featured in the Routes to art exhibit at St. Bonaventure University will open their studios. Visit www.routestoart.com for details
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1pm:
Mensa Admission Test. $40. Ages 14+ (parental permission required for those under 17). Photo ID with DOB required. Contact 630-1694 or testing@wny.us.mensa.org or visit www.wny.us.mensa.org
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7-10pm:
Israel at 60: A Celebration of Culture. Display of Israeli artwork, children’s art studio, Israeli music & dance performances, poetry, storytelling, bazaar & cafe. Free admission
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2:30pm:
The Alden Christian Theatre Society presents George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” (May 16-18). $8/adults; $6/seniors, students
7:30pm:
The Alden Christian Theatre Society presents George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” (May 16-18). $8/adults; $6/seniors, students
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8pm:
Opera-Lytes production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado” (May 16-18). $20, call 837-3440 for reservations
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5pm:
“The Happy Killer.” Murder mystery dinner & Episcopal Youth Event Fundraiser. $15/person or $25/couple (includes four-course sit down dinner & show). Call 876-6504
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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)
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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
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7:30pm:
Park School Players present “Off in All Directions” (May 16-17). $7/advance (839-1242 ext. 109) or $8/at door
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2-3:30pm:
Transformations Dance Meditation Journey. $10. Contact 465 7408 or www.laurajean.com to register
2-3:30pm:
“Dance Journey.” Ecstatic experience for all ages, all sizes and all physical abilities. $10. Contact 465-74085 or www.laurajean.com to register
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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 Paul Baloche at 7pm. Visit www.ChristianMusicianSummit.com/thechapel for registration & details
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7pm:
Championship Amateur Boxing. Twelve bout night presented by Jimmy Ralston and the Olympia Boxing Club. $15/advance (Pacillo’s Sports/873-4333, Pearl St. Grill/856-2337) or $20/at door.
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9:30-11:30am:
Downtown Revealed. Inside & out tours of the Guaranty Building, St. Paul’s, the Ellicott Square Building, & others. Meet at the Market Arcade (617 Main St.). $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org
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11am:
Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed estate. $15/general; $10/students under 21. Contact 947-9217 graycliff@verizon.net for reservations
noon:
Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed estate. $15/general; $10/students under 21. Contact 947-9217 graycliff@verizon.net for reservations
1pm:
Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed estate. $15/general; $10/students under 21. Contact 947-9217 graycliff@verizon.net for reservations
2pm:
Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed estate. $15/general; $10/students under 21. Contact 947-9217 graycliff@verizon.net for reservations
3pm:
Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed estate. $15/general; $10/students under 21. Contact 947-9217 graycliff@verizon.net for reservations
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11am:
See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 10am, 11am (in-depth) & 1pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
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All day bus trip of the Niagara Historic Trail. Includes lunch & a wine tasting. $45. Reservations required, call 213-0554
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5pm:
Harvey & the Hurricanes
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2-6pm:
Blues Matinee hosted by Brent And The Accu-Tones with guest Shakey Ray
8pm:
Blues Child
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9pm:
Rod Nickson Project
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2-5pm:
AM Jam: Amateur jam sponsored by the Blues Society of WNY (www.wnyblues.org)
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8-11:30pm:
Rabbit Foot Blues
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3pm:
Willie Schoellkopf, Rob Lynch, Steve Sadoff, and Doug Morgano with special guest Sue Kincaid
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7pm:
Benefit for George Wasieczko with music by Gregg Juke & the Mighty No-Stars. $20
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10pm:
Leroy Townes & the Lonestars, Dee & the Housecats, Blue Jimmy
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8:30pm:
Dave North Trio
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7:30pm:
Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents “Music of the Heart & Soul” (May 17-18). Guest directed by conductor Andre J. Thomas. $15. Visit www.buffalochoralarts.org
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noon-4pm:
Grand opening of Buffalo ReUse’s new retail store with music by Red & Roxy and Flatbed
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7pm, McKinley Park Inn:
All request “Country in Paradise.” Line dancing lessons at 7:30pm.
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11pm:
DJ Daringer & Scott Down spinning rare funk, soul & old school hip hop
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10pm:
DJ Lil Joe (Top 40/Hip Hop/Mash Ups)
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11pm:
Techno and House brought to you by Jubei, Mike Parker, Jarvis, & Ry Diggs
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9pm:
CJ the DJ Saturday Night Dance Partay
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10pm:
DJ Dumais spinnin’ the hottest hits & requests
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11pm:
Champagne Saturdays with guest DJs every week
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10pm:
Vixen Night w/ DJ L.A. & guests
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10pm:
Echo Saturdays with DJ Lady Atram
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9:30pm, Rte 240:
Lori & Korki
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7:30-10:30pm:
Kari Czubinski
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10pm:
Edrey’s, DJ Cutler, DJ Camacian Sensation, 3rd Sun, & Braille
10pm:
Soul in the Whole Jam. Grille f/ Braille, Al Third, Eimaj, Sons of the King, DJ Cutler. $5-$7
10pm:
Braille, with DJ Cutler
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9pm:
Latin Jazz Project
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7pm, Amherst:
Paul James Jazz Band
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6-9pm:
Colleen Williams & Bobby Jones
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8:30-11:30pm:
Dave Schiavone
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11pm:
Vocalist Gabriella and Type:Relevant
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7:30pm:
George Jones & the All-Hands Trio
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8:30pm:
Dave North Trio
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7:30-10:30pm, off Route 18:
Grand Opening Party with Steve Burnside & the Canadian Brass
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10pm:
Karaoke Saturdays
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10pm:
SOONERTUNES.com with Okie Rich
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8:30pm:
Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
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10pm:
Super Sound karaoke with Bud
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11pm:
Lucky’s Entertainment
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10pm:
Super Sound karaoke with Super Dave
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9pm:
Latin Jazz Project
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6:30-9:30pm, Hyatt Regency:
Jackie Jocko
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8-11pm:
Kathryn Scibilia & Andy Bialek
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10pm:
Nikki Hicks and the Soul Music Souljahs
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9:30pm:
Hosted by Eric Joseph
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10pm:
Hosted by Paul Dylin
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1pm:
La Scala & Friends Opera Series presents “AIDA.” $20/general; $18/students/seniors
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9pm:
The Forming, If Page Wins
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3pm:
Jamsolid Battle of the Bands
9pm:
Think So Brain, Into Nothing, Blue Rocket Trio, Contagious Woo, Product of Hostility
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10pm, McKinley Park Inn:
Studio 54
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11pm:
Push Button Theory
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6pm:
(doors). Seriun Geometry CD Release Party for “Starchild” with Displaced, A Thousand Shades of Cold, Aryuveda, and Frailty. $7. Ages 16+
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10pm:
David Viterna Group
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2-9pm:
The Active Artists Alliance Annual Spring Showcase. Live music all day with Sleeping Giant, Global Village Idiots, Smackdab, Hometown Superstar Cindy Haight, and Milking Large Mammals (Watertown, NY). Visit www.activeartist.org for details
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10pm:
Toast!
10:30pm:
Rock Bottom
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10:30pm:
Suckerpunch
10:30pm:
Suckerpunch
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11pm:
Jazbollah, Fountainhead, Slampig. $4
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8pm:
Lemuria Tour Kick Off with the Ergs, Bomb the Music Industry, and Tearwave. $7
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9pm:
Josh Abrams (of Town & Country), David Daniell
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9pm:
Wild One with Tom Mc Carr
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8pm:
British Sea Power, with the Rosebuds. $12/presale (Ticketmaster) or $15/day of show
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6:30pm:
Nightmare of You, Forgive Durden, Paper Rival, the Common Kings, North Park Ave. $8/advance (Ticketmaster) or $10/day of show
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10pm:
CRITTENDEN (Eric Crittenden, Jerry Livingston, DMott, Wade Hawkins, Kenny Hawkins, and DJ Cutler)
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8pm:
Shakti Lounge with Casperous Vine (Paul Christopher Kozlowski)
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