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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)
Brodo (Elmwood)
- 11am-10pm: “Outsider Art” Becomes In. Art created by artists on the Autism Spectrum of Autistic Services, Inc. (through Aug. 24)
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).
Youngstown Free Library
- 1:30-8:30pm: Landscapes by Lockport artist Douglas Michalski (through Oct. 31)

Events & Openings

Adams Art Gallery
- 6-8pm: Native American Traditional Arts Classes: Beadworking with Kari Kennedy. $20 (includes materials) Call 366-7450 to register

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-10pm: Op Art Revisited: Selections from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (through Jan. 25) 10am-10pm: From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 25) 10am-10pm: From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 30) 10am-10pm: Works on Paper: The Natalie and Irving Forman Collection (through Oct. 19) 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)
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: Interpreting Traditional Genres (through Aug. 31) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Michael Veit: Unity Park (through Sept. 14) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Homage to Picasso (through Feb. 15) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Currents: Movements in Western Art Since 1830 (through Sept. 21)
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)
Galleria Blanca & Atelier
- noon-4pm: Work by Geraldine Liquidano (through Sept 15)
Hallwalls
- 11am-6pm: Karma Cab Boa. The Hallwalls 2008 Members Exhibition (through Aug. 30)
Impact Artists’ Gallery
- 11am-4pm, 545 Tri-Main Center: Sisters and All That Jazz Invitational Show (through Sept. 6)
Kenan Center
- noon-5pm: Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit (through Aug. 24)
Market Street Art Center
- 10am-5pm: Mingus Called: Charles Mingus and Joni Mitchell...a Collaboration of Two American Icons. The paintings of Mark Weld (through Sept. 14) 10am-4pm: Bar Room Scenes and Other Operatic Situations. New work by Joseph Whalen (through Sept. 8)
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)

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 & Erie County Historical Society
- 10am-5pm: Cathedrals of Industry Part II: Photographs by Michael L. Horowitz (through Jan. 25)
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)
History Center of Niagara County
- 9am-5pm: Time in a Bottle. Collections of glass bottles, clocks and watches
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

Comedy

Staples
- 11pm: The Francis Bacon Experiment. Improv & sketch comedy. Free

Community Interest

AbLEY (Advisory Board for Lovejoy Elderly & Youth)
- 6-9pm: “Lessons From Homicides.” Movie screening/violence prevention workshop. Visit www.lessonsfromhomicides.com for more info
United Way
- 10am: Networking meeting for the Parachute Group, for outplaced employees and career changers. Call 276-1117 for more info

Films/Screenings

Transit Center Stadium 18 plus IMAX
- 8pm: Screening of the documentary film “I.O.U.S.A.” followed by a live broadcast panel discussion with notable financial leaders Warren Buffett, William Niskanen, Bill Novelli, Pete Peterson, and Dave Walker. Visit www.IOUSATheMovie.com for info

Kid’s Stuff

Roycroft Campus
- 2-4pm: Hand Illumination for kids ages 6-12 (Aug. 19 & 21). Two-day workshop in illuminating printed essays, poems, mottos, stories and book covers. $50. Contact 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com to register

Literary

Brighton Branch Library
- 11am-9pm: Book Sale! Children’s fiction and non-fiction books, adult fiction, VHS tapes, audio tapes, books on tape, and much more.
Crossroads Books
- 7pm: Booksigning and discussion with Jan Nichols, author of “Twin Voices: A Memoir of Polio, The Forgotten Killer.”

Magic

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

Recreation

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

Specialty Theater

Artpark
- 8pm: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Aug. 21-24). $25-$45/adults; $12.50-$35 kids 12 & under; $20-$36/seniors (box office, Tickets.com)

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.
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
- 6pm: “Buffalo: The Whirlwind Tour.” Meets at Elmwood Ave. & Bidwell Pkwy. $20 (children 12 and 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

Workshops

Adams Art Gallery
- 6-8pm: Native American Traditional Arts Classes: Beadworking with Kari Kennedy. $20 (includes materials) Call 366-7450 to register
Advisory Board for Lovejoy Elderly & Youth
- 6-9pm: Free movie showing and violence prevention workhop conducted by the staff and crew of Lessons from Homicides.
United Way
- 9-11am: Six Sigma Quality Improvement in Nonprofits. Free Training Program. Contact gail.calisto@uwbec.org or 887-2776 to RSVP. Advance registration required.

Music

Blues

Flying Turtles Bar & Grill
- 8-10pm: The Bravuras Band
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
Tudor Lounge
- 9pm: Jony James
Verbena
- 8-11pm: Joe Head

Country/Bluegrass

Dock at the Bay
- 6:45pm: Naughty Dawg
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 8pm: Hillbilly Hellcats

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

Jazz

Brodo
- 7pm, Amherst: Paul James Jazz Band
Chocolate Bar
- 10pm: Andre Killian Experience.

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
- 8pm, Erie County Fairgrounds: Karaoke
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
O’Brien’s Pub
- 8pm: Rock n’ Roll to the Rescue
Pop’s Bar & Grill
- 9pm: Hosted by 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), Jimmy Youmans (guitar), & special guests throughout the night
Harry’s Harbour Place Grill
- 7-10pm: Kathryn Scibilia & Andy Bialek
Shores Waterfront
- 6:30pm: Civiletto does Sinatra

Open Mic

Caz Coffee Cafe
- 7pm: Hosted by Mike Mendez
Ellicott Manor
- 9:30pm: Acoustic Jam with Sean Martin & Jim Wynne
Steelhead Irish Pub
- 9pm: Hosted by Ray Barry & Melissa Munno

Pop

Chautauqua Institution
- 8:15pm: An Evening with Jim Brickman. $34.50 (357.6250 or www.tickets.ciweb.org)
Clarence Center Coffee Co.
- 6:30pm: Sweet Soul with Sam Sole
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

Clarion Hotel
- 8pm: Maria Sebastian & Frank Grizanti
Club W
- 10pm: Post-square party with Al & the Black Cats
Lafayette Tap Room
- 8:30am: Jeremy Hoyle & the Strictly Hip
Merlin’s
- 11pm: Jazzbollah, Huemonxu, Old Ensemble Radio. $4
Mohawk Place
- 9pm: Thursday After the Square: The Found. Free
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
- 8:30pm: World Rock Symphony Orchestra (WRSO) “Britain Rocks” (Aug. 17-24). $20 & up (www.Ticketmaster.ca)
Thursday at the Square
- 6pm, Downtown: Saliva, with Klear & Fred Shafer. Free
Town Ballroom
- 6pm: (doors). Gavin DeGraw, with Matt Wertz. $20 at box office (852-3900), Tickets.com (888-223-6000). All ages
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