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A Calendar of Upcoming Cultural Events in Western New York A new initiative of WNY's arts and cultural community to build a cultural sector calendar of major events, exhibition openings, fundraisers and special programs. This is a special collaborative project of the Advancing Arts and Culture Technology Action Group with support from the Arts Council in Buffalo & Erie County and Carnegie Art Center.
http://www.artscouncilbuffalo.org/events/calendar.asp
Albright-Knox Art Gallery upcoming Gusto at the Gallery events: Albright Knox Gallery Schedule***** Visit! www.museums4teachers.org This site details events at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the Buffalo Museum of Science, Forest Lawn Cemetary, the Botanical Gardens, Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, the Martin House Complex, Burchfield Penney Art Center, the Buffalo Zoo, and the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. upcoming highlights: tours of the Darwin Martin House www.darwinmartinhouse.org/tours.php teachers contact: mstehlik@darwinmartinhouse.org UB Anderson Gallery www.ubartgalleries.org
Burchfield Penney Art Center http://www.burchfieldpenney.org/
September EventsFriday, September 10 from 5:30-7:30pm
Second Fridays at the Burchfield Penney
Happy Hour with DJ Rich WallBuffalo State and WBNY alumnus Rich Wall brings back his DJ days from the 1980s for one great night at the Burchfield Penney
Free for Burchfield Penney members and $10 for not-yet members Saturday, September 11 at 10:30am
Opera BuffaloThe Role of the Opera Chorus in Das Rheingold and Wagner Operas with Dr. Doreen Rao, Director, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Thursday, September 16 at 7:30pm
Panel Discussion presented by Buffalo SpreeBeyond Beyond/In: How do we keep it exciting the other year and a half? We'll start off by discussing a few of the more interesting issues of Beyond/In WNY 2010 and then talk in depth about how we can create an ongoing momentum that draws in not just occasional attention from the big shots but the continuing attention and support of our residents. Panelists will include artists, arts writers and arts administrators. Moderated by Buffalo Spree editor Elizabeth Licata. Thursday, September 16 at 9:00pm
Screening: Karen BrummondPart of Beyond/ In Western New York 2010 at the Burchfield Penney. Saturday, September 25 from 10:30-11:30
Playful Pets: A Sculpture Class for Toddlerswith art educator Clare Poth
(ages 2-5 with adult caregiver)
Member: $8/child with adult caregiver
Non-member: $12/child with adult caregiver
Pre-registration required. For more info, visit ourclass listings In her solo exhibition, Dominance and Affection, artist Bethany Krull playfully examines our relationships with pets. With the help of their caregivers and art educator Clare Poth, toddlers will create their own playful pet sculptures. Come dressed to get messy. Sunday, September 26 from 2-4pm
Opening Celebration: Beyond/In Western New York 2010Featuring the work of Michael Beitz, Joe Bochynski, Karen Brummond, Buffalo Sound Painting Ensemble, Kyle Butler, Carl Lee, Dennis Maher, Julian Montague, Jean-Michel Reed and Jamie O'Neil. Charles E. Burchfield's Haunted Twilight,Charles E. Burchfield: Think About the Medium and High School Hairstyles Documented and Defined: Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts and Julian Montague. Thursday, September 30 at 6:30
Lecture: Darien Johnson and Sunwha KimIn conjunction with the biennial exhibition Art in Craft Media, the Burchfield Penney Art Center hosts a lecture on opposite years that address the current trends in the area of Craft Art. Darien Johnson and Sunwha Kim are new faculty members in the Design Department at Buffalo State College. Mr. Johnson, a ceramic artist and Ms. Kim a woodworker will speak about their work and how it fits into the larger arena of craft..
Rediscover the Roycroft Campus in East Aurora http://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/ Gallery Walk – Friday, September 24th 6-9pmJoin the Roycroft Copper Shop, along with 5 other galleries around East Aurora for a special Gallery Walk Event. On September 24th galleries throughout the village will be opened for exhibitions and to share in music, food and art. The Roycroft Campus will feature a meed greet with jewelry designer Jennifer Wentzel, as well as a book signing by Dr. Wade Youners, author of Anatomy of the Soul  Saturday, October 2nd
10:00am – 12 noon Arts & Crafts Style On the Cheap - One day workshop. The Homestylist, Julie Dana will teach tricks and tips on accessorizing in the Arts & Crafts style. Don’t have a big budget? No problem. Learn what to start with and how to build tour home’s mission style.
Reservations required – 716 655-0261 
Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd, 2010
9:30am-4:30pm Glass Blowing – with Artisan Ben Leonard This class will provide students with a basic introduction to glass blowing and lamp working skills.The class is challenging and very hands-on. Class size limited to four (4) students! Reservations required – 716 655-0261  Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. - October 8-11, 2010
Intermediate Copper Repousse
Reception + THREE day workshop
Roycroft Master Artisan, Frank Glapa, leads this three day workshop for students who have some experience in metalsmith work. Students who have taken previous classes, are familiar with basic techniques and have used a torch at least once are qualified for this intermediate class. A piece in the Arts & Crafts style will be made to take home.
Reservations required – 716 655-0261 
Saturday, October 16 - 2010
9:30am - 1:00pm Package Wrapped Sea Glass Pendant and Earrings Jeweler Cheryl Perez, will provide students with the materials and knowledge to bend, mold and shape sterling silver wire to create a pendant and matching set of earrings. SORRY, THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT Reservations required – 716 655-0261
 Saturday, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010
Plein-Air Watercolor Painting-
International Watercolor Artist, Michael Killelea will teach 4 Saturdays in a row.
Mike will utilize the scenic surroundings of Knox Farm State Park and the National Historic Roycroft Campus as the subject matter for the class’s plein-air watercolor paintings
Reservations required – 716 655-0261  Sunday, October 17th from 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookbinding for Beginners (with Artisan, Amy Greenan)
Learn to create books that can be used for just about anything, from a custom-sized journal or sketchbook to a photo album or a unique handmade greeting card. If you're into scrapbooking but would like to go a step further with the book format, this course is for you!
Reservations required – 716 655-0261  Saturday, November 13th from 10:00am - 3:00pm
Decorative Bookbinding (with Artisan, Amy Greenan)
learn several book bindings that are particularly decorative in nature and sure to impress your friends and family. We'll sew several variations of the Japanese stab binding, which is perfect for horizontally-formatted books made with stacked sheets of paper. Well also explore the vast design possibilities of the ancient long stitch binding. Some sewing and/or bookbinding experience is helpful, but not required
Reservations required – 716 655-0261
To register for classes call 716 655-0261
or click the text for the course to see the full description with online registration. Please visit the RCC website at www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com often as we are constantly adding courses and new events.
Buffalo Arts Studio Visit artists at work in a former windshield wiper factory at the Buffalo Arts Studio. Potters, painters and photographers all call the Studio home and a walk through its spacious hallways can be a provocative intorduction to new directions in contemporary art. http://www.buffaloartsstudio.org/ Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center Arts icons Cindy Sherman and Robert Longo helped to found the legendary Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center while students in Buffalo in the mid-70's. Today the gallery has moved to an exciting new space in Babeville (formerly the Church) in downtown Buffalo and continues to push the envelope of style and subject matter. http://www.hallwalls.org/calendar.php
North Collins Central School District
2045 School Street
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0101
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