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Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 5-11pm: In Her Eyes. Photography exhibition featuring Jeannine Swallow, Caitlyn Ohlson, Victoria Clostek, and Amanda Giczkowski (through Sept. 25).
Alleyway Theater
- 7:30pm: Beauty and the Beast—Realist Paintings. Work by Marc Duquette (through Nov. 30)
Betty’s
- 8am-9pm: New prints by Buffalo printmaker Joel Lewitsky (through Nov. 9)
Butler Library at Buffalo State College
- 7am-11pm: Maze Art. Ink drawings by Jay Sartori in the Circulation Gallery (through Sept. 30)
Cafe Allegro
- 7:30am-10pm: Paintings by Gene Whitefield (through Sept. 30)
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: Work by John Kehoe (through Sept. 30)
Youngstown Free Library
- 1:30-8:30pm: Landscapes by Lockport artist Douglas Michalski (through Oct. 31)

Events & Openings

Niagara County Community College (NCCC) Art Gallery
- noon-2:30pm: Opening reception for unseenamerica nys: Pictures of Working Life Taken By Working Hands (through Oct. 10)

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. 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: From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 25)
Art Dialogue Gallery/WNY Artists Group
- 11am-5pm: Fine Arts League of Buffalo 55th Annual Juried Open Exhibition (through Oct. 10)
Artsphere Studio
- noon-5pm: Making Faces. Abstract paintings by Pat Jacoby Harris (through Oct. 4)
Buffalo Arts Studio
- 11am-5pm, Tri-Main Building, Suite 500: Solo shows by painter David Schirm and sculptor Justin Thompson (through Nov. 1)
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: Homage to Picasso (through Feb. 15) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Michael Veit: Unity Park (through Sept. 14) 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: What The... Mixed media by Stephen Reynolds (through Oct. 5)
Galleria Blanca & Atelier
- noon-4pm: Work by Geraldine Liquidano (through Sept 15)
Goldman/Greenfield Gallery at Daemen College
- 9am-4pm: (Buffalo) squared. Photographs by Catherine Linder Spencer (through Sept. 28)
Kenan Center
- noon-5pm: Feasting Eyes, Artists Take On Food. Group exhibition curated by Gerald Mead (through Oct. 5). In conjunction with this exhibit, the Kenan Center will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the YWCA of Niagara’s Domestic Violence Safe Dwelling
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)
Museum of European Art
- 10am-5pm: Art Metropolis 2008 (through Dec. 31)
Native American Museum of Art
- 7am-10pm: Sculptures by Joseph Jacobs, Frank Mount Pleasant Olympic Medal Exhibit, paintings, and other mediums (through Dec. 30)
Nina Freudenheim Gallery
- 6pm-10am, Lenox Hotel: Alice O’Malley: Community of Elsewheres (through Oct. 8)
Partners in Art Gallery
- 10am-7pm: Make Room For Memories. Art by watercolorists Gail Bille and Anna Boccio (through Sept. 26)
Peter & Mary Lou Vogt Gallery (Canisius College)
- 8am-11pm, Andrew Bouwhuis Library: Studio art show by Adam Zyglis, editorial cartoonist for the Buffalo News (through Sept. 26)
Regina Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University
- 10am-5pm: African Odyssey. The art and material culture of Africa 10am-5pm: Anniversary year reinstallation of the University’s Permanent Collection 10am-5pm: Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery
Springville Center for the Arts
- noon-8pm: Geographic Affinities. Works by Monica Angle, Georgia Trimper, and Barbara Baird (through Sept. 20)
Studio Hart
- 10am-2pm: Gerald Mead: New Assemblages (through Oct. 11)
UB Art Gallery
- 11am-7pm, North Campus: Lyle Ashton Harris Blow Up. Celebrated photographer’s first major museum survey traveling exhibit (through Oct. 18)
UB Department of Visual Studies
- 10am-6pm, Amherst Campus: Incubation: SVAO Student Exhibition (through Sept. 26)

Special Exhibits

Amherst Museum
- 9:30am-4:30pm: Blue Monday: Washday and Women, Picturing Our Past 9:30am-4:30pm: What’s Cooking: Women in the Kitchen (through Dec. 31)
Artpark
- 8am-6pm: Edges ‘08. Outdoor sculpture competition and exhibit featuring work by the eight finalists (through Sept. 15)
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: Tao of Water. Photography exhibition by Zen Master John Daido Loori (through Oct. 26)
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)

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

UB Lippes Concert Hall
- 4pm, North Campus: “Improvisation and Embellishment in Mozart” by artist-in-residence Robert Levine.

Literary

Talking Leaves (Main St.)
- 7pm: Reading, discussion, and book signing with John Marohn, author of “Tiorunda Stories.”

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

HSBC Arena
- 7:30pm: Cirque du Soleil presents “Saltimbanco” (Sept. 10-14). $33.50 to $77.50 for children (12& under); $41.50 to $96.50 for adults (HSBC Arena Box Office, www.tickets.com, Tops Markets

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.
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

Workshops

Erie 1 BOCES
- 9:30am-1pm: Free Special Education Workshop. To register call 332-4170 or email info@parentnetworkwny.org
Shoppe on Main
- 6:30pm, Rte 78: Paper Arts Workshop with artist Erica Benton. $10 included materials for a Pocket Photo Album. Call 778-5273 to reserve a spot.
WNY Book Arts Center
- 5-9pm: Bread & Puppet Theater presents a “Junk Instrument and Movement with Objects Workshop.” $30 (or $50 includes Thurs & Fri. workshops). Dinner provided. Contact www.tinyurl.com/buffalo-puppet-08

Music

Blues

Double D’s Queen City Grille
- 8:30pm: The Other Band
Flying Turtles Bar & Grill
- 8-10pm: The Bravuras Band
Seneca Allegany Casino
- 6pm: Mark Winsick Band
Shango
- 7pm: Ron Davis on New Orleans blues piano and vocals
Tudor Lounge
- 9pm: Jony James

Country/Bluegrass

Main Street Armory (Rochester)
- 8pm: The Charlie Daniels Band. $30/advance (Ticketmaster) or $35/day of show

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

Taste
- 7:30pm: Danny Lynn Wilson

Jazz

Brodo
- 7pm, Amherst: Paul James Jazz Band
Butterwood Gourmet Desserts
- 10:30pm, Williamsville: Saxman Slim
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

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
Shores Waterfront
- 6:30pm: Jack Civeleto does Sinatra
Verbena
- 9pm: Michael Bly & Lenny Revell

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

Rock

Club Diablo
- 9pm: Weerd Science (former member of Coheed & Cambria), plus a party for Gentleman Jim
Mohawk Place
- 8pm: The Sadies, with the Irving Klaws, Mark Norris & the Backpeddlers. $12
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
- 3pm: Twist & Shout: The music of the Beatles, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, the Supremes, the Rolling Stones, the Temptations, and more. $20 & up (www.ticketmaster.ca) 8:30pm: Twist & Shout: The music of the Beatles, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, the Supremes, the Rolling Stones, the Temptations, and more. $20 & up (www.ticketmaster.ca)
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 8:30pm: The Thirds
Whiskey Joe’s
- 7-11pm: Papa & Mama Root: “Songs From the ‘60s Generation.”

World Beat

Nietzsche’s
- 8pm: Africo World Quartet featuring Alessane Sarr, Ed “Candyman” Candelero, Jose “Chelo” Centeno, Papa Emile Latimer
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