Artvoice Events Calendar
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10am-5pm:
Doors Open Niagara (Oct. 18-19). All the Museum’s historic buildings & indoor exhibits will be open free of charge. Further information on Doors Open Niagara at www.doorsopenniagara.com.
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6:30-8:45pm:
“Raising Our Voices.” Dinner and Education Event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. $12. Call 689-6050
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7-10pm:
Gala at the Gardens: Asian Inspirations. Kick-off to the Mum Festival honoring the Mum’s Asian heritage. Asian food, dance, Ikebana (Japanese flower displays), demonstrations, origami, & more. Call 827-1584 ext. 204 for tickets & info
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10am:
24th Annual Apple Festival. Cider, pies, activities for all ages. Lunch from 11am-1pm; Chiavetta’s BBQ from 3-6pm
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10am-4pm:
Hamburg Historical Society Invitational Arts and Crafts show and sale. Stained glass, quilted items, rag rugs, photography, wood turnings, folk art, jewelry & herb gifts, and more. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society
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9:30am-3:30pm:
WNY Sports Card and Memorabilia Expo
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6pm:
Fundraiser for Re-Tree WNY. Live music, beer & wine, food from 20 area restaurants, tree art, silent auction, photo exhibits, tours of the historic church, & more. $30/general; $125/single tree sponsor ticket; $150/couple tree sponsors. Contact KC Fitness at 886-0252 or www.re-treewny.org for tickets
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1pm:
A Celebration of Hope: Quilt auction to benefit breast cancer research at Roswell Park. Previews on Friday (Oct. 17) from 10am-5pm and on Saturday (Oct. 18) from 9am-1pm.
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5:30-9pm:
2nd Annual Art For Heart: A Unique Auction of Student Artwork. Silent auction, live music & entertainment, food & drinks, live auction, plus a special guest appearance by Robby Takac. Proceeds benefit the HEART Program to increase mental health awareness for young people. $45/regular or $75/patron ticket. Contact 886-1242 or zwieg@eriema.org
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10am-3pm:
Doors Open Niagara 2008: “The Art of Architecture” (Oct. 18-19). Visit doorsopenniagara.btapartners.com
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7-11pm:
Haunted Gardens on the EEEErie Canal. Haunted Hayride, Haunted Greenhouse, ghost stories, costumes, & more
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UB True Blue Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 16-19). Bulls vs. Army football, Distinguished Speaker Series, Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, art and technology tours, various on-campus performances, & more. Visit http://www.alumni.buffalo.edu/homecoming
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11am-3pm:
Urban Roots Fall Festival. Family activities, plant swap, workshops. Contact 602-5531 for more info
7-10pm:
Urban Roots Fall Festival. Reception for member/owners & frineds. Contact 602-5531 for more info
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10am-5pm:
Doors Open Niagara (Oct. 18-19). All the Museum’s historic buildings & indoor exhibits will be open free of charge. Further information on Doors Open Niagara at www.doorsopenniagara.com.
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10am-5pm:
Doors Open Niagara bi-national tourism event. Free admission all day
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10am-3pm:
Doors Open Niagara 2008: “The Art of Architecture” (Oct. 18-19). Visit doorsopenniagara.btapartners.com
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UB True Blue Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 16-19). Bulls vs. Army football, Distinguished Speaker Series, Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, art and technology tours, various on-campus performances, & more. Visit http://www.alumni.buffalo.edu/homecoming
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5pm:
Fall Visit Night & Open House. Contact 961-1805 or www.villa.edu to RSVP
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4-9pm:
Annual Ski Swap and Sale (Oct. 23-26). Free admission/parking
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6-8pm:
For Men Only. Dinner & presentation for men who are partners/spouses of women living with cancer. Free. Call 332-5900 to register
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9:15am-4pm, Buffalo State College:
Seventh Annual Conference for Peace with featured speaker Abraham Awolich, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan & co-founder of the New Sudan Education Initiative. Student essays, open mike discussion, video presentation, and other speakers. Call 878-5331 for more info
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5:30pm:
OctoBeerFest. $25/advance or $30/at door includes includes a bottomless mug for all the brews, food, and live music from the Auslanders. Ages 21+. Visit www.sheas.org
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6pm:
Corks & Forks. Thirteen local wine purveyors & restaurants showcase wine & food pairings to benefit Heritage Centers (creating opportunities for people with disabilities). Contact 856-4202 ext 228 or www.heritagecenters.org for tickets.
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7-10pm:
Masquerade Ball Variety Show: Ghost Dance, Spontaneous seasonal theater, DJ Josh Brown and more. This week’s Gusto at the gallery also features “Sounds in the Dark” and music by Babik. Visit www.albrightknox.org/gusto/oct08.html for full event schedule
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4pm:
Unveiling of H3T Hummer Truck with a food drive to benefit Buffalo City Mission.
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7:30pm:
80’s & 90’s Retro Halloween Costume Party. Dress as a character, person, or thing popular in the 1980s or 1990s. Music from those eras, dancing, costume prizes, free food, beer, & refreshments from 8-9pm. $10/advance only, contact retrohalloweenparty@yahoo.com. Ages 21+
7:30pm:
80s-90s Retro Halloween Costume Party. $10/advance. Contact retrohalloweenparty@yahoo.com to order tickets (none sold at door). Ages 21+
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3-9pm:
Annual Ski Swap and Sale (Oct. 23-26). Free admission/parking
5pm:
Lazy H Horse and Trailer Sales (Oct. 31-Nov. 1). Free admission/parking
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7pm:
Lockport Zontas 2nd Annual Wine-acopia. Featuring four local wineries, gourmet food,etc. $35/presale at Shoppe on Main (778-5273)
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10pm:
Gusto at the Gallery Masquerade Ball After-Party with MC Sick (of Pseudo Slang) & DJ Shut Eyes, Allesane Sarr, Fashion Expo 1990, Fire Dancers, & more. $5. Come in costume!
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9pm:
MaddHalloween Art Opening. Artwork by Maddtat2.com artists and friends, music by MC Pez & DJ Beloved
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6-9pm:
Celebration and Launch of the Arts in Healthcare Initiative. Hosted by representatives from UB, Women’s & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Dinner & cocktails followed by an info session and live performance by New Mexico husband/wife duo Woven Harmony. Free, reservations required (contact 645-6259 or cyarwood@buffalo.edu)
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