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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
- 8am-6pm: Paintings by Mary Begley (through Sept. 25)
Olean Public Library
- 9am-9pm: Georgia Trimper: Mapped Facets (through Sept. 20)
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)

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-10pm: From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 30) 10am-10pm: REMIX the Collection. Recent acquisitions and works from the Permanent Collection 10am-10pm: Op Art Revisited: Selections from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (through Jan. 25) 10am-10pm: Works on Paper: The Natalie and Irving Forman Collection (through Oct. 19) 10am-10pm: From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 25)
Art Dialogue Gallery/WNY Artists Group
- 11am-5pm: 17th Annual Regional Artists Exhibition (through Aug. 29)
Burchfield Nature & Art Center
- 9am-4pm: In Plain Site. Landscapes from the Gerald Mead Collection (through Sept. 28)
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: Homage to Picasso (through Feb. 15) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Currents: Movements in Western Art Since 1830 (through Sept. 21) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Interpreting Traditional Genres (through Aug. 31)
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)
Cosmopolitan Gallery
- 7:30-9:30pm: Revolution—Votives of Pain by Ariane Michelle Fulk
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)
Market Street Art Center
- 10am-4pm: Bar Room Scenes and Other Operatic Situations. New work by Joseph Whalen (through Sept. 8) 10am-5pm: Mingus Called: Charles Mingus and Joni Mitchell...a Collaboration of Two American Icons. The paintings of Mark Weld (through Sept. 14)
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)
Springville Center for the Arts
- noon-8pm: Geographic Affinities. Works by Monica Angle, Georgia Trimper, and Barbara Baird (through Sept. 20)

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
Artpark
- 8am-6pm: Edges ‘08. Outdoor sculpture competition and exhibit featuring work by the eight finalists (through Sept. 15)
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: The Casual Artistry of Bill West (through Aug. 31) 10am-5pm: Visions of Tifft: Photographs of the Tifft Nature Preserve by Biff Henrich (through Aug. 31)
Castellani Art Museum
- 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Devotional Displays: Personal and Community Traditions. Folk religious displays from the Collection (through Dec. 14) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara
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

Community Interest

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

Lectures

Michigan Street Baptists Church
- 7pm: The Nash Lectures: “Emmitt Till and the Force of African American Memory,” by R.I.T. professor Vincent F. A. Golphin

Literary

Crossroads Books
- 7pm: Booksigning and discussion with Doug Kohler , author of the ”Images” series of books about Clarence history
Michigan Street Baptists Church
- 7pm: The Nash Lectures: “Emmitt Till and the Force of African American Memory,” by R.I.T. professor Vincent F. A. Golphin
Rust Belt Books
- 7pm: Reading for “My First Year in Purgatory: A Memoir,” by M. Clabeaux. Visit www.myfirstyearinpurgatory.org to preview

Magic

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

Recreation

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

Special Event

Erie County Fairgrounds
- 8:30am: Eastern Classic & Silver Spur All Arabian Horse Show (Aug. 28-31). Free for spectators
Town Ballroom
- 8-11pm: Obama Nomination Speech Watch Party hosted by Citizen Action of New York. $5 donation

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
Darwin Martin House
- 5:30-7:30pm: In-depth tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and social time. $50. Contact 856-3858 or www.darwinmartinhouse.org for reservations
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

Music

Blues

Double D’s Queen City Grille
- 8:30pm: The Other Band
Flying Turtles Bar & Grill
- 8-10pm: The Bravuras Band
Lafayette Tap Room
- 8:30pm: Todd Eberwine
M&T Bank Plaza Event Series
- noon-1pm, Downtown: The Rod Nickson Project
River Grill
- 7pm: Electras & Guests
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 8-11:30pm: Mark Winsick 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

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
Verbena
- 9pm: Aron Cole

Jazz

Amaryllis
- 7-10pm: The Dan White Trio featuring Cameron Kayne (bass) and Russ Algera (drums)
Brodo
- 7pm, Amherst: Paul James Jazz Band
Chocolate Bar
- 10pm: Andre Killian Experience.

Karaoke

Adonia’s
- 9pm: Karaoke with Blue Sound
Bobby McGee’s
- 10pm, University Plaza: Lucky’s Entertainment
Desiderio’s on Broadway
- 10pm: Super Sound karaoke with Bud
Dockside Inn
- 9pm-1am: Rollin’ Sound
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 Ave
- 6-9pm: Jules & the Gems 2nd Anniversary Party! Featuring Julie Kittsley (vocals), Sherrie Morrison (keys), Bobby Thompson (bass), Jim Jaremka (drums), Jimmy Youmans (guitar), & special guests throughout the night
Shores Waterfront
- 6:30pm: Jack Civiletto Does Sinatra

Open Mic

Caz Coffee Cafe
- 7pm: Hosted by Mike Mendez
Ellicott Manor
- 9:30pm: Electric Jam with Sean Martin & Jim Wynne
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 8:30pm: Jessica Simpson. $70 & up (877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca)

Rock

Club W
- 10pm: Post-square party with Juxtaposse
Dock at the Bay
- 6:45pm: Barback Jack
Mohawk Place
- 9pm: Thursday After the Square: Chylde. Free
Nietzsche’s
- 8:30pm: Maria Sebastian
Thursday at the Square
- 6pm, Downtown: Candlebox, with Agent Me. Free
Xtreme Wheels
- 6pm: Terror, The Warriors, CDC, Death Before Dishonor. $12/$14
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