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Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 7-11pm: Tales From The Cryptozoologist: An Exhibition by Brian Dickenson (through Aug. 28)
Betty’s
- 8am-9pm: A Sense of Place: Photos From Buffalo Flkr Photographers (through Sept. 7)
Chow Chocolat
- 7am-6pm: Love and Chocolate. Paintings by Peter Fowler (through Aug. 21)
Quaker Bonnet
- 8am-8pm: Stone, Morter, and Marble: An Italian Relationship to Materials. A photographic exhibition by Rick Steinberg (through August 29). 8am-8pm: Recent oil paintings by Paulette Jurek and Eileen McNamara (through August 31).

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-10pm: Op Art Revisited: Selections from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (through Jan. 25) 10am-10pm: REMIX the Collection. Recent acquisitions and works from the Permanent Collection 10am-10pm: Remix Recent Acquisitions of Works on Paper (through Aug. 24)
Art Dialogue Gallery/WNY Artists Group
- 11am-5pm: 17th Annual Regional Artists Exhibition (through Aug. 29)
Artsphere Studio
- noon-5pm: Garden Mystique. Fourth annual group exhibition (through Aug. 23)
Big Orbit Gallery
- noon-5pm: Comfort, Burn. Group show presented by Artspace Buffalo in conjunction with Big Orbit Gallery, curated by Artspace’s Alexander Young (through Aug. 10)
Buffalo Arts Studio
- 11am-5pm, 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)
Buffalo Big Print
- 9:30am-5pm: Oil Paintings by John Anderson and Greg Kuppinger (through Aug. 23)
Burchfield Nature & Art Center
- 9am-4pm: In Plain Site. Landscapes from the Gerald Mead Collection (through Sept. 28)
CEPA Gallery
- 10am-5pm: Writing With Light. Work by students from the Buffalo Public Schools presented by CEPA and Just Buffalo Literary Center (through August 22)
Canalside Gallery/Studio
- 2-6pm: Work by Phyllis Pequet, Greg Chase, and Peggy Ferguson (through Sept. 30)
Castellani Art Museum
- 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Michael Veit: Unity Park (through Sept. 14) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Interpreting Traditional Genres (through Aug. 31) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Currents: Movements in Western Art Since 1830 (through Sept. 21) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Homage to Picasso (through Feb. 15)
Castellani Art Museum at the Falls
- 10am-4pm, Niagara Falls Conference Center: Selections from the Charles Rand Penney Collection of Historical Niagara Falls Prints (through Oct. 19)
College St. Gallery
- 5-9pm: The Mannequin Project. Photographs by Marc Burgess (through Aug. 30) 5-9pm: People Like You. Photographs by Michael Mulley (through Aug. 1)
Kenan Center
- noon-5pm: Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit (through Aug. 24)
Market Street Art Center
- 10-10am: Artist Members’ Show (through Aug. 10)
Meibohm Fine Arts
- 9am-4pm: Historic Watercraft of the Niagara Frontier. Original paintings and limited edition prints by John Montague (through Aug. 2)
Michael Donnelly Interior Design
- 11am-5pm: Purity of Color/Clarity of Thought: Works from the Estate of Roland Wise, 1923-2005 (through Aug. 30).
Native American Museum of Art
- 7am-10pm: Sculptures by Joseph Jacobs, Frank Mount Pleasant Olympic Medal Exhibit, paintings, and other mediums (through Dec. 30)
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
- 10am-5pm: Made in NY 2008. Annual juried exhibition of 64 New York State artists, including Buffalo artists Kate Bae, Nancy Belfer, and Kara Daving (through Aug. 23)
Springville Center for the Arts
- noon-8pm: Transitions: The Fine Art of Arla Crumlick Wible and Natalie Lynch (through August 16)
WNED Horizons Gallery
- 9am-4:30pm: Fresh Paint. Acrylic paintings by Caitlin Krumm (through August 15)

Special Exhibits

Amherst Museum
- 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
Buffalo & Erie County Central Library
- 8:30am-6pm: The Art of the Letterform: Treasures from the Grosvenor Rare Book Room (through Aug. 31)
Buffalo Museum of Science
- 10am-5pm: Explorasaurus: The Ice Age in Western New York. Exhibit inspired by the ongoing Ice Age dig research at the Hiscock Site in Genesee County (through August 31). 10am-5pm: Visions of Tifft: Photographs of the Tifft Nature Preserve by Biff Henrich (through Aug. 31) 10am-5pm: The Casual Artistry of Bill West (through Aug. 31)
CEPA Gallery
- 10am-5pm: Work from two Writing with Light programs: Picturing Poetry and Flash Fiction (through Aug. 22)
Castellani Art Museum
- 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)
Karpeles Manuscript Museum
- 11am-4pm, Porter: 2008: An Anniversary Year (through Sept. 30)
Karpeles Manuscript Museum (Porter Hall)
- 11am-4pm: Star Trek: The Next Generation. Original sketches and designs for the show (through Aug. 31)

Community Events

Community Interest

United Way
- 10am: Networking meeting for the Parachute Group, for outplaced employees and career changers. Call 276-1117 for more info

Literary

Talking Leaves (Main St.)
- 7pm: Booksigning & discussion with Mac Nelson, author of “Twenty West: The Great Road Across America.”

Magic

Root Five
- 6-9pm: Magic with Garrett Thomas

Multimedia

Buffalo Infringement Festival
- Art Under the Rader (July 24-Aug. 3). Eleven day festival in various locations throughout the city. Visit www.infringebuffalo.org

Recreation

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

Special Event

Haunted History Ghost Walks
- 6pm: Haunted Pub Crawls: ALLENTOWN! Meets at the Cozumel (153 Elmwood Ave.) $20. Pre-registration recommended, contact 655-6663 or www.MasonWinfield.com
Lockport Locks & Canal Tour
- 7pm: Live Music Thursdays: Westbound canal cruise with music by Kevin Clark. $17. Call 433-6155 for reservations
Niagara County Fairgrounds
- 10am-10pm: Niagara County Fair (July 30-Aug. 3). $3 adult/$2 children, seniors. Contact www.niagarafair.org or 433-8839 for more info

Specialty Theater

Springville Center for the Arts
- 8pm: “Songs For a New World” (July 31-Aug. 3). Modern musical revue starring area high school & college students. $12/general; $10/seniors, students.

Spiritual

Buffalo Zen Center
- 7pm: Zen Centered Yoga & Chi Gong
Life’s Gifts Unfolded
- 7-8:30pm: The Temple Of My Being: A Dance Meditation Journey (Thursdays through July 31). $10. Call 826 0414 or www.dancecstatic.com 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.
Buffalo Tours 2008
- 10am-noon: “New Digs Downtown.” See the new development on Delaware Ave. & learn about its history. Meet at Delaware & W. Mohawk St. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org
History Center of Niagara County
- 10am: Lockport Locks “Flight of Five” walking tours. Daily tours with historian Robert Nemi. Walk to Upton Park & return to the History Center by trolley. Call 439-0431 for reservations
Open-Air Autobus
- 6:30pm: “Buffalo: The Whirlwind Tour.” Meets at Elmwood Ave. & Bidwell Pkwy. $20 (kids 12 & under, $10). Contact The Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, Architecture & Culture at 854-3749 or OpenAirBuffalo@aol.com
Tour Lockport Trolley
- 9am-5pm: Operating daily during July & August. The Lockport Passport includes admission to the Erie Canal Discovery Center, the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises, & more.Call 439-0431 for info

Music

Blues

Flying Turtles Bar & Grill
- 8-10pm: The Bravuras Band
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 8pm: Mark Winsick
Thursday Off the Square Blues Jam
- 6pm: Weekly blues jam at the corner of Main & Adam in N. Tonawanda with Dan Sturner, Jon Rose, Greg Zark, and the Usual Suspects

Classical

Niagara International Chamber Music Festival
- Music Niagara (July 21-August 16). Fifty concerts in a dozen venues throughout the Niagara-on-the-Lake area. Concert prices from $10-$35 at 1-800-511 SHAW. Contact www.niagaramusicfest.com or 1-877-MUSFEST for more info

Country/Bluegrass

Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 9:30pm: Down to the Roots with Doug Yeomans, Jim Whitford, Rob Lynch, & John Martz

Dance Music/DJs

Bada Bing
- 9pm: Thursdays with Augie
Bayou
- 10pm: DJ Lil Joe (Top 40/Hip Hop/Mash Ups)
Mister Goodbar
- 10pm: DJ Scott Down-rare funk, soul & old school hip hop
O Restaurant and Lounge
- 10pm: Eli Hail spins Progressive House
Roxy’s
- 11pm: Stripteasers burlesque/comedy show with DJs spinning rock, dance, hip hop

Folk/Acoustic

Blue Lantern Lounge
- 8pm: Chris Maloney
Taste
- 7:30pm: Danny Lynn Wilson
Thursday at the Square
- 6pm, Downtown: Spirit of the West, with Babik and Penny Whiskey. Free

Jazz

Brodo
- 7pm, Amherst: Paul James Jazz Band
Chocolate Bar
- 10pm: Andre Killian Experience.
Fredonia Gazebo Concert Series
- 7pm: New Horizons Band of Western New York

Karaoke

Adonia’s
- 9pm: Karaoke with Blue Sound
Desiderio’s on Broadway
- 10pm: Super Sound karaoke with Bud
Dockside Inn
- 9pm-1am: Rollin’ Sound
Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse
- 8-11pm, Erie County Fairgrounds: Every Thursday
Garden Park Cafe
- 8:30pm: Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
King’s Court
- 9pm: Blue Sound
Limerick’s Lakeview Pub
- 9pm: Sonic Sound Systems with DJ Barney
Niagara County Fairgrounds
- noon-3pm: JBR Karaoke Contest during the Niagara County Fair
O’Brien’s Pub
- 8pm: Rock n’ Roll to the Rescue

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), Jimmy Youmans (guitar), & special guests throughout the night
Harry’s Harbour Place Grill
- 7-10pm: Kathryn Scibilia & Andy Bialek

Open Mic

Caz Coffee Cafe
- 7pm: Hosted by Mike Mendez
Steelhead Irish Pub
- 9pm: Hosted by Ray Barry & Melissa Munno

Pop

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
- 3pm: Cruisin’ Classics: A singing and dancing homage to the music of the ‘50s (Feb. 11-12). $15 at www.ticketmaster.ca 3pm: Cruisin’ Classics: A singing and dancing homage to the music of the ‘50s (Feb. 11-12). $15 at www.ticketmaster.ca

Rock

Merlin’s
- 11pm: Jazzbollah/Blue Lazer, Shapes of States/Dysmorphics
Mohawk Place
- 9pm: Thursday After the Square: Handsome Jack. Free

Specialty Music

Nietzsche’s
- noon: Infringement Festival (through Aug. 3). Visit www.infringebuffalo.org
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