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The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus (BPC) is an independent, non-profit organization known widely as the principal guest chorus of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

The BPC appears at various locations throughout Western New York and has performed in Germany and the Czech Republic.

The 82 year old symphonic chorus represents a diverse membership who love to sing and are committed to enhancing the cultural life of Western New York.

P.O. Box 176, Buffalo, NY 14207

716-980-5701 www.BPChorus.org

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Beethoven’s Symphony no. 9 “Ode to Joy” BPO Opening Gala; Kleinhans Music Hall November 25, 7:30 PM

Handel’s Messiah; Our Lady of Victory Basilica December 7, 10:30 AM and 8, 8:00 PM

JoAnn’s Classical Christmas; Kleinhans Music Hall

May 24, 10:30 AM and 25, 8:00 PM December 13, 10:30 AM and 14,10:30 AM and 15, 8:00 PM and 16, 2:30 PM

John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops; Kleinhans Music Hall

An American Salute; Kleinhans Music Hall June 1, 8:00 PM and 2, 2:30 PM

Carmen in Concert; Kleinhans Music Hall

April 13, 8:00 PM and 14, 2:30 PM

The Passion of Yeshua, by Richard Danielpour July 3, 9:00 PM East Coast Premiere - Will be recorded for Independence Eve with the Buffalo Bisons; NAXOS; Kleinhans Music Hall Coca Cola Field On the Town

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Art Galleries See websites for exhibition schedules.

1045 GALLERY 1045 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, photographics2.com/store, 228-1855 This intimate and approachable exhibition space hosts a diverse calendar of solo, small group, and invitational exhibitions, as well as special events. The gallery is interested in a large and diverse variety of artistic media, including performance, installations, poetry, and film, in addition to traditional formats.

ANNA KAPLAN CONTEMPORARY 1250 Niagara St., Buffalo, annakaplancontemporary.art The mission here is to show and sell compelling, aesthetically pleasing, and intellectually stimulating contemporary art. Anna Kaplan is one of the three partners in Resource:Art.

ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, albrightknox.org, 882-8700 With one of the top modern/ contemporary collections in the world, the Albright-Knox continues

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to deliver exciting exhibitions and programming, as well as an extensive public art mission.

The museum is now planning an exciting expansion of its facilities; watch for news on this in local media, including Buffalo Spree.

of local artists, many of whom have been active in the local arts scene for many years. Custom framing is also provided by Siuta, who is a master framer.

Gallery presents both historic and contemporary artists in a lively series of exhibitions and events.

Owner Emily Tucker is one of the three partners in Resource:Art.

ARTSPACE BUFFALO GALLERY

¡BUEN VIVIR! GALLERY

1219 Main St., Buffalo, Facebook/ Artspace Buffalo Gallery, 887-2960 Part of the Artspace Lofts complex, which opened in 2007, this gallery has hosted exhibitions of resident artists and other artists for more than ten years.

148 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, buffaloartsstudio.org, 931-5833 The ¡Buen Vivir! Gallery for Contemporary Art is a program of the Buffalo-based international non-profit Global Justice Ecology Project, founded by Anne Petermann and Orin Langelle to explore and expose the intertwined root causes of social injustice, ecological destruction, and economic domination.

ARTSPHERE GALLERY 447 Amherst St., Buffalo, artspherestudio.com, 510-4007 Promoting local artists and authors, Artsphere Gallery encourages discussion and communication of ideas that educate and inspire.

ART DIALOGUE GALLERY

BENJAMAN GALLERY

5 Linwood Ave., Buffalo, artdialoguegallery.com, 885-2251 Led by founder and artist Don Siuta, Art Dialogue features a wide range

419 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, thebenjamangallery.com, 886-0898 Located in an Elmwood Village Victorian mansion, Benjaman

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BUFFALO ARTS STUDIO 2495 Main St., Buffalo, buffaloartsstudio.org, 833-4450 Founded in 1992, this expansive non-profit space in the Tri-Main Center hosts exhibitions, artist studios, and arts education programming.

Victor Vasarely French, born Hungary, 1906-1997Vega-Nor, 1969oil on canvassupport: 78 3/4 x 78 3/4 inches (200.03 x 200.03 cm); framed: 80 x 80 1/2 x 3 inches (203.2 x 204.47 x 7.62 cm)Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York

Art Galleries BUFFALO BIG PRINT 78 Allen St., Buffalo, buffalobigprint.com, 884-1777 This attractive Allentown space offers custom printing services, exhibition space, artisan pottery, and more. It is part of the neighborhood’s monthly First Friday events.

BURCHFIELD PENNEY ART CENTER 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, burchfieldpenney.org, 878-6011 For more than fifty years, the Burchfield Penney Art Center has been showcasing the artists of Western New York and providing a central location to view and study the works of Charles Burchfield.

See the website for exhibitions and other programming.

CEPA GALLERY/ BIG ORBIT GALLERY

WNY Family Tradition for 50 Years

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CASTELLANI ART MUSEUM OF NIAGARA UNIVERSITY 5795 Lewiston Rd., Niagara University, castellaniartmuseum.org, 286-8200 With an emphasis on modern, contemporary, and folk art, the Castellani is known for intriguing exhibitions, regular artist talks, educational programming, and workshops. The folk arts program, one of a very few in New York State, features diverse cultural traditions.

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617 Main St., Buffalo, cepagallery. org, 856-2717 With an emphasis on contemporary photography and print-based exhibitions, CEPA also offers an open-access darkroom and digital photo lab in its Market Arcade headquarters. Big Orbit, now merged with CEPA, has long been known for its ambitious installations.

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114 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, elbuenamigo.org, 885-6343 The gallery provides a space for people from any background to

display their artwork, with a focus on/education about Latin American culture.

ELEVEN TWENTY PROJECTS 1120 Main St., Buffalo, eleventwenty.com, 882-8100 This modern/contemporary arts initiative used to be an REO auto showroom. The gallery features a diverse variety of artists, with a focus on history, material culture, and more.

EL MUSEO FRANCISCO OLLER Y DIEGO RIVERA 91 Allen St., Buffalo, elmuseobuffalo.org, 464-4692 Known to all simply as El Museo, this gallery has been supporting artists of color for over thirtyfive years. Regular exhibitions feature emerging, mid-career, and established regional, national, and international artists.

ENJOY THE JOURNEY ART GALLERY 1168 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, etjgallery.com, 675-0204 This gallery seeks to promote area artists. There are also classes and workshops.

GYDA HIGGINS ART GALLERY AT FOX RUN One Fox Run Ln., Orchard Park, foxrunorchardpark.com, 662-5001 Located at Fox Run Campus, the Gyda Higgins Art Gallery features a variety of art exhibits.

HALLWALLS CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, hallwalls.org, 854-1694 Hallwalls is an artist-run center that presents and supports visual art; film, video, and digital media; music; literature; and many other types of performance. There’s also a regular science and art cabaret, as well as other exciting and challenging special events. Hallwalls’ semiannual Drawing Rallies are unique and popular happenings.

Art Galleries INDIGO ART GALLERY

MAIN STREET GALLERY

47 Allen St., Buffalo, indigoartbuffalo.com, 984-9572 This Allentown gallery is known for its carefully curated and installed exhibitions of compelling contemporary art, mostly by locally based artists. It is part of the neighborhood’s monthly First Friday events. Owner Elisabeth Samuels is one of the three members of Resource: Art.

515 Main St., Buffalo, Facebook/ Main St. Gallery, 578-1702 This downtown space serves as an artist hub, hosting events and shows in a variety of media.

KENAN CENTER HOUSE GALLERY 433 Locust St., Lockport, kenancenter.org, 433-2617 Located in a mid-nineteenth century former residence, the gallery presents an average of nine exhibitions each year featuring regional artists, artist societies, and students. It is surrounded by lovely and historic Lockport neighborhood and has attractive gardens. Once a year, the Kenan presents a juried craft show and sale.

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MEIBOHM FINE ARTS 478 Main St., East Aurora, meibohmfinearts.com, 652-0940 This family-run art gallery has lasted for 115 years, and is known for its knowledgeable focus on historic regional artists. There is also an excellent framing department.

NIAGARA ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, thenacc.org, 282-7530 There are two galleries in this large cultural center, formerly a high school. Both hold regular exhibitions and events; the center also supports local artists by providing studio space. Genres include sculpture, painting, photography, multimedia,

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and many artisanal formats. There are also regular shows of Native American art.

of art and craft items—most priced under $100—paintings and photos by owner Glenn Kroetsch, and monthly art exhibits.

NINA FREUDENHEIM GALLERY 140 North St., Hotel Lenox, Buffalo, ninafreudenheimgallery.com, 882-5777 One of Buffalo’s longest-running commercial galleries, Nina Freudenheim is committed to exhibiting fine art and photography from all over the world.

PAINT THE TOWN 74 Allen St., Buffalo, paintthetown716.com, 241-1516 Known mainly for hosting painting parties and special events, this friendly facility also holds artists’ mixers and occasional exhibitions.

PARABLES GALLERY AND GIFTS 1027 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, parablesgalleryandgifts.com, 692-2141 The gallery has three rooms, variety

PARTNERS IN ART 79 Webster St., North Tonawanda, facebook.com/PartnersInArt, 692-2141 This Northtowns mainstay offers exhibitions, classes, workshops, framing, and art supplies. It is one of the most active art spaces in Western New York, located in the charming enclave of downtown North Tonawanda.

PINE APPLE COMPANY 224 Allen St., Buffalo, pacobuffalo.com, 275-3648 This artist-collective-run gallery/ retail space features fun handmade items and new exhibitions every two months. It participates in Allentown’s monthly First Friday events.

Art Galleries PROJECT 308 GALLERY 308 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, project308gallery.com, 523-0068 This storefront space regularly holds multimedia arts events.

REVOLUTION GALLERY 1419 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, revolutionartgallery.com, 322-7656 Revolution focuses on contemporary artists with an emphasis on pop surrealism and figurative work.

RIDER FRAMES AND GALLERY 3915 North Buffalo St., Orchard Park, riderframesandgallery.com, 662-5949 A framing company and art consultant business, Rider also hosts a contemporary art gallery that features artists from across the globe.

SISTI GALLERY NORTH 6535 Campbell Blvd., Pendleton, 465-9138 This new Northtowns venue has a large collection of works by well-known WNY artist Tony Sisti (1901–1983).

SQUEAKY WHEEL FILM AND MEDIA ARTS CENTER 617 Main St., Buffalo, squeaky.org, 884-7172 Squeaky Wheel offers art exhibitions and installations as well its regular media programming, classes, and workshops. It recently moved into new headquarters in the Market Arcade.

STANGLER FINE ART + CONTEMPORARY CRAFT 6429 W. Quaker St., Orchard Park, stanglerart.com, 807-9814 This gallery features work from the Stanglers and other local artists.

STARLIGHT STUDIO 340 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, starlightstudio.org, 842-1525 Starlight Studio presents a safe and supportive environment for adults with disabilities to express

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their artistic capabilities, as well as regular programming with a variety of local artists. Starlight has supported and promoted inclusion in the arts since 2005.

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ART GALLERIES 201 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, ubartgalleries.org, 645-6913 Located in the Center for the Arts, the UB campus galleries feature a spectacular Lightwell space. The Anderson Gallery in North Buffalo is equally striking. Expect a wide range of exhibitions and other programming.

VERN STEIN FINE ART 5747 Main St., Williamsville, vernsteinartandframe.com, 626-5688 Vern Stein gallery has long been respected for its traditional and contemporary exhibitions and its excellent framing services.

WILL FALLER FINE ART 21 Elm St., East Aurora, willfaller.com, 430-1762 This gallery offers art, as well as a large selection of antiques.

WNY ARTISTS GROUP GALLERY 1 Linwood Ave., Buffalo, wnyag.com, 885-2251 The gallery to the not-for-profit Western New York Artists Group, WNYAGG exhibits work from emerging and established WNY artists.

WNY BOOK ARTS CENTER 468 Washington St., Buffalo, wnybookarts.org, 348-1430 One of the few facilities devoted to the art of printing, WNYBAC offers workshops in letterpress, screenprinting, bookmaking, papermaking, and more. The gallery hosts six exhibitions a year, and its edible books event is not to be missed.

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Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers A MUSICAL FEAST

ARTSCANISIUS

amusicalfeast.com, 878-6011 Retired Buffalo Philharmonic Concertmaster Charles Haupt invites friends and colleagues of international stature to perform both new and traditional chamber music at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Check website for new season schedule.

2001 Main St., Buffalo, canisius. edu/artscanisius, 888-2536 ArtsCanisius is Canisius’s organization for all of the college’s art and music performances.

Students, faculty, and guest artists perform, lecture, hold master classes, and more.

Check website for new season schedule.

AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS 141 Cleveland Dr., Buffalo, agobuffalo.org, 875-5858 The AGO is a national membershipbased organization. The Buffalo chapter offers workshops, masterclasses, lectures, and concerts to the public.

Check website for new season schedule.

AMHERST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PO Box 1083, Williamsville, amherstsymphony.com, 633-4606 Comprising regional professionals and amateurs alike, ASO performs four free concerts each year that consist of a variety of music meant to entertain all audiences.

Check website for new season schedule.

BUFFALO CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PO Box 349, Buffalo, bflochambermusic.org, 462-4939 One of the oldest chamber music series in the United States, BCMS presents chamber ensembles at Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room. BCMS also provides educational experiences to local schools through lectures, recitals, and master classes.

Julia Bullock, soprano Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 14 Part of BCMS’s free Sunday afternoon “Gift to the Community” series featuring phenomenal young professionals on the verge of renown.

Belcea Quartet ARS NOVA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 136 Goethe St., Buffalo, arsnovamusicians.com Ars Nova is a chamber group best known for its Viva Vivaldi series of baroque concerts performed Sundays in November.

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Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 16 Based in London, but made up of musicians from Romania, Poland, and France, the Belcea performs Haydn’s String Quartet in G major, Op. 33, No.5, Janacek’s String Quartet No. 2, and Beethoven’s Op.130 in B flat major with Grosse Fuge.

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Belcea Quartet Lippes Concert Hall, UB Amherst campus, Oct. 17 Same group, next night, different venue, different program: Mozart K. 589 (B flat major), Bartok Quartet No. 6, and Mendelssohn Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80.

American Chamber Players Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Nov. 13 Piano quartet plus flute equals a refreshing, diverse program: Philippe Gaubert’s Three Watercolors, Max Raimi’s Variations on “Hevenu shalom Aleichem,” Mozart’s Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je maman,” and works for piano quartet by Schubert and Lekeu.

Shostakovich (No.11, F minor), and Brahms (B flat major, Op. 67).

Heath Quartet Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Feb. 5 The charismatic, award-winning group plays string quartets of Haydn (D major, Op. 40, No. 4), Britten (No. 1 in D major), and Beethoven (C major, Op. 59, No. 3).

Horszowski Trio Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Mar. 12 The critically acclaimed threesome performs the piano trios by Tailleferre and Ravel, then teams up with violist Masumi Per Rostad for Faure’s Piano Quartet No. 1.

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Julliard String Quartet

Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Nov. 18 Part of BCMS’ free Sunday afternoon “Gift to the Community” series featuring phenomenal young professionals on the verge of renown.

Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Apr. 23 The renowned ensemble of Juilliard faculty presents string quartets of Beethoven (D major, Op. 18, No. 3), Dvorak (F major, Op. 96), and a new work by Lembit Beecher.

Rolston String Quartet

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Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Dec. 4 Impressive, multiple prize-winning quartet from Canada plays works Mozart’s A Major String Quartet, K. 464, Ligeti’s String Quartet No. 1, and Brahms’ A Minor String Quartet, Op. 51, No. 2.

511 Potomac Ave., Buffalo, buffalochamberplayers.org, 462-5659 BCP is the critically acclaimed ensemble-in-residence at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Check website for new season schedule.

Zlatomir Fung, cello Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Jan. 13 Part of BCMS’s free Sunday afternoon “Gift to the Community” series featuring phenomenal young professionals on the verge of renown.

Verona Quartet Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall, Jan. 15 Hailed by The New York Times as an “outstanding ensemble,” the Verona performs string quartets

by Haydn (D minor, Op. 76, No.2),

BUFFALO CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY PO Box 281, Amherst, buffalochoralarts.org, 775-7664 Voted “Best Vocal Ensemble” five consecutive years by Artvoice magazine readers, BCAS comprises more than 100 singers from the Buffalo area and performs multiple concerts each year at various venues.

Check website for new season schedule.

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Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers BUFFALO OPERA UNLIMITED 61 Anderson Pl., Buffalo, buffalooperaunlimited.org, 882-1692 BOU produces opera and a variety of musical forms with emphasis on regional artists.

Silent Night, by Kevin Puts Buffalo State Performing Arts Center (Rockwell Hall), 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, Nov. 30, Dec. 2 Pulitzer prize-winning opera that tells the true story of a Christmas Eve ceasefire during World War I. This production commemorates the centennial of the end of WWI. Check website for spring production.

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC CHORUS PO Box 176, Buffalo, bpchorus.org, 980-5701 Founded 1937, the Philharmonic Chorus performs with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in their annual concert series, which ranges from traditional choral repertoire to pops and special concerts, as well as many other smaller concerts within the community.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Kleinhans Music Hall, Sept. 15 The choral “Ode to Joy” is part of the BPO’s season opening gala, with operatic superstar Thomas Hampson.

Handel’s Messiah Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Nov. 25 Adam Luebke conducts the holiday classical favorite.

Join “Mr. Christmas” as he leads one of Buffalo’s great holiday traditions.

The Wonderful Music of Oz Kleinhans Music Hall, March 15, 16 Defy gravity and travel over the rainbow with a cast of top vocalists.

The Passion of Yeshua Kleinhans Music Hall, Apr. 13, 14 This full-length oratorio was written

by American composer Richard Danielpour for the BPO and will be recorded for NAXOS.

An American Salute Kleinhans Music Hall, May 24, 25 John Morris Russell leads the BPO and Chorus in a Memorial Day celebration.

Independence Eve with the Buffalo Bisons Coca-Cola Field, Jul. 3 Immediately following the Bisons game, the chorus and the BPO perform patriotic favorites, backed by a massive display of fireworks.

THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, bpo.org, 885-0331 Led by music director JoAnn Falletta and principal pops conductor John Morris Russell, the BPO is one of Buffalo’s most renowned and popular cultural institutions. The orchestra performs more than 120 classics, pops, rock, education, and family concerts a year, primarily at Kleinhans Music Hall.

JoAnn’s Classical Christmas Kleinhans Music Hall, Dec. 7, 8 JoAnn Falletta celebrates the holiday season with the BPO and Chorus, drawing upon centuries of classical treasures.

John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops Kleinhans Music Hall, Dec. 13-16

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Opening Night Gala with Thomas Hampson/Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Kleinhans Music Hall, Sept. 15 JoAnn Falletta kicks off her 20th season as the BPO’s music director with Beethoven’s monumental choral symphony, featuring operatic superstar Thomas Hampson.

Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers Happy Birthday, Gershwin!

Kleinhans Music Hall, Sept. 22 John Morris Russell launches the pops season with a cornucopia of George Gershwin’s genius, from the fabulous “I Got Rhythm” Variations to selections from Porgy and Bess.

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto Kleinhans Music Hall, Sept. 29, 30 The 2018-19 BPO season is an excellent mix of electrifying works, both familiar and new. Hye-Jin Kim gets things started on the right foot with the thunderous opening chords of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, and JoAnn Falletta leads the orchestra in Let the River be Unbroken by George Tsontakis and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5.

The Music of Tom Petty Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 5 Damn the torpedoes and join the BPO as they peer into the great wide open.

The Soul of Motown with Melinda Doolittle Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 6 Melinda Doolittle was Simon Cowell’s favorite during the 2007 season of American Idol and continues to thrill audiences. Join her and John Morris Russell for the best of American soul.

Rachmaninoff and Barber Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 12, 13 Buffalo native Robert Paterson’s Dark Mountains, Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto (Paul Huang, soloist), and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3. JoAnn Falletta conducts.

The Broadway Legacy Concert Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 19, 20 The timeless music of legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage aux Folles) brought to life on Kleinhans’ stage.

Symphony Spooktacular Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 21 Halloween fun for children and parents; wear your costume!

Paderewski’s Poland Kleinhans Music Hall, Oct. 27, 28 The BPO celebrates 100 years of Polish independence with Nowowiejski’s “Praetorian March,” Paderewski’s Piano Concerto (Lukasz Krupinski, soloist) and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.3, “Polish,” conducted by Piotr Sulkowski.

master’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with a 1735 Guarneri del Gesu violin; no souls were bartered for the making of this concert. Hans Graf rounds out the program conducting Dvorak’s Carnival Overture and Symphony No. 6.

Joan Tower, Mike Mills, and Pictures at an Exhibition

Kleinhans Music Hall, Nov. 2, 3 Ann Hampton Callaway performs the Linda Ronstadt songbook, complemented by the full orchestral treatment and a rock band in this world premiere performance.

Kleinhans Music Hall, Nov. 16, 17 An inventive concert saluting the 80th birthday of composer Joan Tower with performances of her Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman and Tambor. Also, R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills is joined by violinist Robert McDuffie for Mills’ Concerto for Rock Band, Violin, and String Orchestra. JoAnn Falletta and the BPO wrap things up with the always epic Pictures at an Exhibition.

Paganini’s Fire

Superheroes Soundtrack

Kleinhans Music Hall, Nov. 10, 11 Francisco Fullana takes on the

Kleinhans Music Hall, Nov. 24 A supersized musical treat for

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Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers the Thanksgiving weekend. John Morris Russell conducts music from movie blockbusters like Batman, Superman, The Avengers, and more than a few surprises.

Handel’s Messiah Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Nov. 25 Adam Luebke conducts the holiday classical favorite.

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great.”

splendor of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet to Shea’s beautiful stage in collaboration with the BPO.

JoAnn’s Classical Christmas

The Music of Led Zeppelin

Kleinhans Music Hall, Dec. 7, 8 JoAnn Falletta celebrates the holiday season with the BPO and chorus, drawing upon centuries of classical treasures.

Kleinhans Music Hall, Jan. 19 Reprisal of the very first and, arguably, most popular installment of the BPO Rocks! series. The cover band is amazing, the BPO brings it on home, and even the soberminded (should any be present) will bow to Randy Jackson’s incarnation of Robert Plant.

Jingle Bell Jam Celtic Women: The Best of Christmas Kleinhans Music Hall, Nov. 27 Get in the holiday spirit with the angelic voices of Celtic Women when the Irish music sensation performs classic hits and Christmas favorites.

Beethoven and Schubert Kleinhans Music Hall, Dec. 1, 2 The BPO welcomes Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov and prizewinning pianist Sara Buechner for

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Kleinhans Music Hall, Dec. 9 Concert of holiday favorites for youngsters and families. There may be a special guest….

John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops Kleinhans Music Hall, Dec. 13-16 Join “Mr. Christmas” as he leads one of Buffalo’s great holiday traditions.

The Nutcracker Ballet at Shea’s Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Dec. 22, 23 Neglia Ballet Artists brings the

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Mad About Mozart Kleinhans Music Hall, Jan. 26, 27 JoAnn Falletta is on the podium for a program that puts the solo spotlight on the BPO musicians and also includes the G minor Symphony No. 40.

The Butterfly Lovers Concerto: Celebrating Chinese New Year Kleinhans Music Hall, Feb. 2, 3 World-renowned artist Xu Ke

performs the beloved Butterfly Lovers Concerto on the traditional Chinese erhu. The concerto is complemented by conductor Ken Lam as he leads the BPO in music by Li Yuan and Borodin, and Stravinsky’s Song of a Nightingale.

Swingin’ With The Hot Sardines Kleinhans Music Hall, Feb. 9 Music made famous during the Roaring 20s catches fire again through The Hot Sardines’ brassy arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and sizzling vocals, conducted by John Morris Russell.

Presto Mambo!

Kleinhans Music Hall, Feb. 10 Be ready to dance in the aisles with Platypus Theatre’s interactive family show that highlights the rhythms and sounds of Latin music from the Americas.

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Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers Holst’s The Planets

Copland Clarinet Concerto

Kleinhans Music Hall, Feb. 15, 16 No one who listens to Gustave Holst’s The Planets walks away apathetic about orchestral music.

Paired by JoAnn Falletta with Scriabin’s Poem of Ecstasy, this is a transcendent concert.

Kleinhans Music Hall, Mar. 8, 9 Leon Botstein returns to Buffalo to conduct the orchestra in Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished,” Copland’s Clarinet Concerto (Anthony McGill, soloist), and Schumann’s Symphony No. 2.

The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John, and More

Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Kleinhans Music Hall, Feb. 23 Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh plays the music of the Piano Man, the Rocket Man, and many other piano rockers.

Kleinhans Music Hall, Mar. 10 Family concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s classic work.

Kleinhans Music Hall, Apr. 7 Travel the world in this exciting family program that combines music and cultures from five continents.

The Wonderful Music of Oz

The Passion of Yeshua

Kleinhans Music Hall, Mar. 15, 16 Defy gravity and travel over the rainbow with a cast of top vocalists.

Kleinhans Music Hall, Apr. 13, 14 This full-length oratorio was written

by American composer Richard Danielpour for the BPO and will be recorded for NAXOS.

Sarah Chang plays Brahms Kleinhans Music Hall, Mar. 2, 3 The violin superstar returns to the BPO for the first time in a decade to perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto.

In addition, JoAnn Falletta leads the orchestra in music by Tailleferre, and Schmitt’s Musique sur l’Eau and La Tragedie de Salome.

Kleinhans Music Hall, Mar. 23, 24 Fabio Bidini is a Buffalo favorite; this time, he tackles Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. The masterpiece is preceded by two jewels of Russian repertoire, Borodin’s Overture

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Kristin Chenoweth Kleinhans Music Hall, Apr. 6 The popular Emmy and Tony award winning actress and singer makes her Buffalo debut.

Around the World with the BPO

Bidini and Brahms

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to Prince Igor and the suite from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet.

Olivieri-Munroe conducts the program that also includes Dvorak’s A Hero’s Song and Smetana’s From My Life.

The Music of Pink Floyd with The Machine Kleinhans Music Hall, May 3 All the classic hits timed to a spectacular laser show.

May the Fourth Be With You: The Music of Star Wars Kleinhans Music Hall, May 4 Let’s never take John Williams for granted. Don’t forget the date.

Beethoven’s “Eroica” Kleinhans Music Hall, May 11, 12 JoAnn Falletta conducts Chabrier’s Feste polonaise and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.”

Khachaturian Piano Concerto Kleinhans Music Hall, Apr. 26, 27 He didn’t just write the Sabre Dance, you know. Fellow Armenian Tanya Gabrielian solos, and Charles

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An American Salute Kleinhans Music Hall, May 24, 25 John Morris Russell leads the BPO and Chorus in a Memorial Day celebration.

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“Your Symphony of the Southtowns”

Join us for our

70 th Season:

Fall Concert featuring pianist Natasha Paremski, Friday October 26th, 2018 Holiday Concert featuring Orchard Park High School Choir, Friday December 14th, 2018 Side by Side, an All American Concert featuring Jay Unger and Molly Mason, Friday February 15th, 2019 Spring Concert, Friday April 5, 2019 All concerts held at the Orchard Park High School Auditorium | More info at orchardparksymphony.org Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter @TheOPSOrchestra

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Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers Carmen in Concert Kleinhans Music Hall, June 1, 2 JoAnn Falletta leads a stellar cast in a semi-staged production of one of the world’s most popular operas.

Music of The Tragically Hip Kleinhans Music Hall, June 8 Tribute band The Strictly Hip crosses the border, takes the first American exit, and joins the BPO to celebrate one of Canada’s most iconic bands.

cheektowagasymphony.com, 893-1807 The CCSO performs frequently at churches, festivals and community events alongside other local choirs and professional guest artists.

Check website for venue locations.

Fall Concert Location TBA, Oct. 28

Holiday Concert Location TBA, Dec. 16

BUFFALO STATE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Location TBA, Mar. 3

BUFFALO SUZUKI STRINGS MUSICAL ARTS CENTER

415 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, communitymusicbuffalo.org, 884-4887 This company is dedicated to educating Buffalonians of all ages and walks of life in the art of music. CMS offers private lessons, classes, opportunities to perform in ensembles, scholarships, and even music therapy.

Check website for new season schedule.

4 Webster St., North Tonawanda, buffalosuzukistrings.org, 743-8728 BSS offers private and group lessons to children aspiring to learn string instruments. BSS teaches based on the Suzuki Method, a principle that believes that all children have musical talents that can be fostered and mastered through a nurturing and supportive environment. BSS students perform in community concerts as well as annual recitals.

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CAMERATA DI SANT’ ANTONIO cameratabflo.com, 856-3626 The Camerata di Sant’ Antonio is a chamber orchestra that aims to preserve the musical and cultural history of Buffalo through concerts at historic architectural venues.

Check website for new season schedule.

CHEEKTOWAGA COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PO Box 601, Cheektowaga,

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Winter Concert

Rockwell Hall 210, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, buffalostatepac.org, 878-3005 As well as a concert schedule featuring Buffalo State College’s distinguished music department, this venue features jazz, comedy, lectures, and much more. Check the website for an updated schedule.

Pops Concert Location TBA, May 5

Flag Day Concert Location TBA, June 10

COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OF BUFFALO

FREDONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, fredonia.edu/music, 673-3151 Fredonia’s School of Music continues a history of musical and teaching excellence that began with the founding of the original Fredonia Academy in 1826. King Concert Hall boasts a packed schedule of student, faculty, and guest artist recitals.

Check website for new season schedule.

FREUDIG SINGERS OF WESTERN NEW YORK freudigsingersofwny.com, 551-6870 Freudig singers of WNY explores

BELCEA QUARTET October 16 and 17 (in collaboration with the UB Music Dept)

2018 / 19 Season

AMERICAN CHAMBER PLAYERS November 13 ROLSTON STRING QUARTET December 4

Mary Seaton Room Kleinhans Music Hall

VERONA QUARTET January 15

8 Concerts for $135 Students free with I.D.

HEATH QUARTET February 5

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HORSZOWSKI TRIO with VIOLIST MASUMI PER ROSTAD March 12 JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET April 23

Tuesday evenings at 8 pm Gift to the Community Concerts Sunday afternoons at 3 pm Admission Free – no tickets needed Julia Bullock, soprano October 14 SooBeen Lee, violin November 18 Zlatomir Fung, cello January 13

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Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers traditional and non-traditional choral music from many periods and genres to create interesting and exciting programs.

Check website for new season schedule.

gives them the opportunity to perform a solo with the orchestra.

The GBYO’s sister organization is the Greater Buffalo Youth String Orchestra (GBYSO).

Check website for new season schedule.

FRIENDS OF VIENNA friendsofvienna.org, 838-3730 One of Buffalo’s most affordable and popular chamber concert series, the Friends of Vienna presents regional guest artists in the intimate setting of Unity Church.

Check website for new season schedule.

Fall Concert

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Winter Concert

2637 Pleasant Ave., Lake View, gbyo.net, 649-4023 The GBYO performs many concerts, including the annual BPO Side-BySide concert, and hosts an annual concerto competition, which challenges senior musicians and

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Lippes Concert Hall, UB Amherst Campus, Nov. 4

GBYO/BPO Side-by-Side Concert Kleinhans Music Hall, Jan. 30

Lippes Concert Hall, UB Amherst Campus, Feb. 10

GBYO 60th Anniversary Concert Kleinhans Music Hall, May 5

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HARMONIA CHAMBER SINGERS PO Box 182, Lewiston, harmoniacs.org, 405-7206 Harmonia Chamber Singers is a Buffalo-based a cappella ensemble that performs in area churches. HCS aims to engage its audiences both through well-known and traditional a cappella music, as well as rarely performed choral music.

Check website for new season schedule.

NICKEL CITY OPERA 1560 Harlem Rd., Ste. 2, Cheektowaga, nickelcityoperaco.com, 939-3722 Nickel City Opera’s mission is to provide professional opera to the region, at the lowest possible cost to patrons.

Check website for new season schedule.

OPERA-LYTES operalytes.com Opera-Lytes is an amateur theater company based in Amherst. Specializing in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, the company performs one or two fully staged productions each season, as well as multiple choral concerts.

Check website for new season schedule.

ORCHARD PARK CHORALE PO Box 21, Orchard Park, orchardparkchorale.com, 832-2226 This ensemble is a choir open to all singers. The Chorale performs two concerts each year, which range from traditional choral music and madrigals to contemporary compositions.

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Classical Music & Performing Arts Centers ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY PO Box 332, Orchard Park, orchardparksymphony.org, 474-5843 Orchard Park Symphony comprises more than fifty musicians who perform four concerts each year.

OPS has been serving the area for more than sixty years, and frequently features professional musicians from the area.

Check website for new season schedule.

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, ubcfa.org, 645-6259 UB’s Center for the Arts presents high quality visual and performing arts, enriching educational and cultural opportunities through university performances, state and regional events, and national and international touring productions and exhibits. Check the website for new season schedule.

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO’S LIPPES CONCERT HALL 220 Baird Hall, UB Amherst campus, arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/music/ events/performances, 645-2921 UB’s Lippes Concert Hall is the venue for most of UB’s classicallyminded concerts. The concert hall hosts the annual Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle, a six-concert series, as well as the renowned contemporary music series June In Buffalo. In addition, concerts are performed by UB’s chamber orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles. The hall also holds organ recitals and faculty recitals as well as performances by visiting professionals.

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VOCALIS CHAMBER CHOIR 1080 Main St., Buffalo, vocalischamberchoir.org, 882-8700 Vocalis is a select choir of twenty singers that performs an annual

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four-concert series (primarily in churches around Buffalo), as well as additional concerts in the area, nationally, and internationally.

Vocalis is dedicated to performing excellent choral music, both traditional and contemporary.

Check website for new season schedule.

WESTERN NEW YORK CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 2169 Mason Hall, SUNY Fredonia, wnychamberorchestra.com, 673-3463 Performing primarily in SUNY Fredonia’s King Concert Hall, the WNY Chamber Orchestra comprises SUNY faculty and professionals from across the region and presents a four-concert series of adventurous classical programming.

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WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, wpcbuffalo.org/westminsterpresents, 884-9437 Westminster Presbyterian Church presents many concerts each year by guest artists and ensembles as well as its own choirs, including a free Wednesdays@Westminster noon concert series. WPC’s Adult and Handbell Choirs are dedicated to performing traditional and contemporary music. Many nationally-recognized professional artists are also featured in WBC’s sanctuary, along with local and national ensembles, both choral and instrumental.

Check website for full season schedule.

Western New York Chamber Orchestra Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sept. 21 Garrett Martin performs a world premiere organ concerto by WNYCO artistic director, Glen Cortese.

The Phantom of the Opera Westminster Presbyterian Church, Oct. 26 In this annual holiday tradition, Garrett Martin provides an improvised score to the 1924 silent movie.

Requiem for the Homeless Westminster Presbyterian Church, Nov. 2 The Westminster Choirs dedicate the Durufle Requiem to Buffalo’s deceased homeless.

Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dec. 1 The BGMC presents this holiday program in remembrance of World AIDS Day.

Christmas at Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dec. 21 The Westminster Choirs and Brass present festive music of the season in this new holiday tradition.

Staff Singer Concert Westminster Presbyterian Church, Feb. 8 Westminster’s talented staff singers perform opera, Broadway, jazz, and more.

Mozart’s Trinity Mass Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mar. 29 WNY Chamber Orchestra and the Westminster Choirs join forces to perform this Mozart masterpiece.

Westminster Handbell Choir Westminster Presbyterian Church, May 5 Under the direction of Steve Mayo, the group presents favorites from the handbell canon.

Westminster Choir Concert Westminster Presbyterian Church, May 19 The choirs present contemporary, classical, and popular selections.

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The American Academy of Ballet and Dance’s magical production of

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF BALLET

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NUTCRACKER Saturday, December 1st 1:00 & 5:00 pm

Nutcracker Auditions

491 West Klein Rd., Williamsville, aab-buffalo.com, 688-4774 The American Academy of Ballet, under the direction of Maris Battaglia, offers classes in all styles of dance, with an emphasis on classical ballet. Classes are open to children, teens, and adults. The Academy presents The Nutcracker every winter, as well as an annual student recital in May.

The Nutcracker University at Buffalo, 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, Dec. 1 and 2

will be held

September 14th-16th

2495 Main St., Buffalo, 833-1233, buffalocityballet.org This longtime company and school

Tickets: $28.50, $23.50, or $19.50 (plus $4.00 facility fee) To Charge Tickets Call 877-987-6487 Tickets can be purchased from www.ticketfly.com UB Center for the Arts Box Office Tu-Fri 12pm-6pm “The American Academy of Ballet’s Nutcracker takes the audience into Tchaikovsky’s imagination. This Nutcracker offers the best of what this ballet is meant to provide: Holiday tradition, whimsical abandon,...a Prima ballerina that will knock your tutu off.. an exquisite and disciplined company...a beautiful ballet.” - Dec. 2014 Buffalo News

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Coppelia: Oct. 13–14 The Nutcracker: Nov. 30–Dec. 2 Spring Concert: April 13–14

CONFIGURATION DANCE THEATER & SCHOOL OF BALLET 230 Lexington Ave., Buffalo, 883-4510, 5353 Main St., Williamsville, 204-8192, configurationdancetheatre.org This professional dance school offers comprehensive dance education for all age levels.

Configuration annually presents The Nutcracker during the holiday season in addition to its end of the year showcase in June.

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GREATER BUFFALO YOUTH BALLET 949 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, rabanddance.com/greater-buffaloyouth-ballet, 835-3585 Founded and led by Elizabeth DiStasio-Waddell, GBYB offers classical and neoclassical ballet to young dancers. The company performs a holiday classic biannually, as well as annual spring and summer recitals.

Check website for new season schedule.

NEGLIA BALLET 2495 Main St., Buffalo, negliaballet.org, 447-0401 Neglia Ballet offers dance classes to all ages (traditional ballet and contemporary) year-round and is the founder of Buffalo’s CityDance program. It performs twice annually with the Philharmonic.

Check the website for performance dates and further information.

The Nutcracker Shea’s Performing Art Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo, Dec. 22 and 23

Spring Gala Mixed Repertoire Evening Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School, TBA May 2019

Neglia Conservatory End of Year Performance Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School , TBA June 2019

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS 103 Center for the Arts Buffalo, ubcfa.org, 645-6259 Regularly presents dance, including both locally based and touring dance companies, as part of M&T Bank’s Dance Series. Check website for new season schedule.

“Dances On” presented by Zodiaque Dance Company Mar 8

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December 9th • 1pm & 5pm Flickinger Performing Arts Center

A timeless holiday classic set at the turn of the century in Buffalo, NY. This unique production starring LeeAnn Elder, Norbert Nirewicz, and Sheila McCarthy is a traditional holiday favorite you won’t want to miss!

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Theater ALLEYWAY THEATRE 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, alleyway.com, 852-2600 Alleyway Theatre is committed to presenting world and regional premieres, along with its annual production of A Christmas Carol.

Philosophus Sept. 13–Oct. 6 Voltaire, along with his trusted companion Collini, is on the run.

It seems he has stolen a treasured notebook from Frederick The Great and the monarch’s men have him surrounded.

A Christmas Carol Dec. 7–23 Yes, believe it or not it’s been thirtysix years! This is Western New York’s longest running theatrical presentation and the fifth longest

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AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATRE OF WESTERN NEW YORK running stage version of Dickens’ masterpiece in the nation...probably the world!

Bridge of Roses Feb. 7–Mar. 2 An international collaboration of talents from Italy, United Kingdom, and the United States premieres on the Alleyway stage. Starcrossed lovers challenge the forces of politics, bigotry, and war in this new passionate symphonic rock musical.

Buffalo Quickies Apr. 11–May 4 Spring means Quickies!

The annual offering of one-act plays features world and regional premieres and the one-act winner of the Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition.

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Please check website for ART/ WNY’s new location, artofwny.org, 634-1102 ART is dedicating to providing opportunities for new talents to make theatrical debuts in Buffalo.

The theater puts on up to six productions each season, as well as other special events including poetry readings, live music, and open mic nights.

Heathers: the Musical Sept.

A musical based on the 1988 cult film

Meet Me in St. Louis December Follow the Smith family the year before the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Feb. The legendary book and film has a musical version.

Parade Apr. The musical dramatizes the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, who was accused and convicted for raping and murdering a thirteen-year-old employee.

TBD May

Fool for Love Oct. This Sam Shepard Pulitzer finalist features May and Eddie, former lovers who have met again in a motel in the desert.

AURORA PLAYERS Hamlin Park, East Aurora, auroraplayers.org, 687-6727 The Aurora Players perform in the Roycroft Pavilion of Hamlin

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 2018

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2018 Curtain Up! Schedule

SHEA’S 710 THEATRE

(September 14, showtimes 8 p.m; visit tda-wny.com/curtainup or or call Shea’s box office at 847-0850 for details.)

710 Main, sheas.org, 1-800-745-3000

ALLEYWAY THEATRE

Hamiltunes: An American Singalong

1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, artofwny. com, 852-2600

Philosophus Voltaire, along with his trusted companion Collini, is on the run.

It seems he has stolen a treasured notebook from Frederick The Great and the monarch’s men have him surrounded in the German town of Frankfurt.

Golden Boy is the story of scrappy young Joe Bonaparte, who is torn between his desire for the modest and satisfying life of an artist and the pressure to pursue fame and fortune as a prizefighter.

Pump Boys and Dinettes is an evening of country, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly songs that surround the story of four gas station attendants and two waitresses at the diner next door.

O’CONNELL & COMPANY KAVINOKY THEATRE D’Youville College, 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo, kavinokytheatre.com, 829-7668

Shea’s Smith Theatre, 660 Main St., Buffalo, oconnellandcompany.com, 848-0800

Sweeney Todd

Gentlemen Prefer Divas This Smith Theatre production combines the venerable Diva

by Diva! with a male counterpart, Gentlemen’s Gentlemen, in one all-star cabaret celebration.

BUFFALO UNITED ARTISTS

With eight Tonys under its belt, Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, dramatic, funny musical theater classic. Director John Fredo brings together a cast featuring Kavinoky favorites, including last year’s Mamma Mia! pairing Matt Witten and Loraine O’Donnell.

672 Main Street, Buffalo, buffalobua.org, 886-9239

LANCASTER OPERA HOUSE

Perfect whether you know every word of every song in Hamilton or just want to find out what the excitement is all about.

SUBVERSIVE THEATRE COLLECTIVE Manny Fried Playhouse, 255 Great Arrow Ave., Buffalo, subversivetheatre.org, 408-0499

Fahrenheit 451 AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER OF WESTERN NEW YORK 330 Amherst Street, Buffalo, alleyway.com, 634-1102

Heathers: the Musical A musical based on the 1988 cult film.

Check website for details

21 Central Ave., Lancaster, lancopera. org, 683-1776, Sept. 8–24 Check website for details.

IRISH CLASSICAL THEATRE

MUSICALFARE

Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St., Buffalo, irishclassicaltheatre.com, 853-4282

4380 Main St., Amherst, musicalfare. org, 839-8540

Shifting Gears

Pump Boys and Dinettes Golden Boy Arguably Odets’ greatest work,

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PAUL ROBESON THEATRE 350 Masten Avenue, Buffalo, aaccbuffalo.org/on-stage-, 884-2013

As a civil servant, Montag has worked for ten years burning books, but has become unsure about the meaning of his vegetable-like life. When he’s exposed to sixteen-year-old Clarisse and her strange ideas, he finds himself in a highly combustible situation that forces him to choose between his nonexistent existence and risking it all for the right to think.

THEATRE OF YOUTH Purlie In the Jim Crow era, Purlie Victorious, that strutting, newfangled preacher man is back home in Georgia hoping to save Big Bethel, the community’s church, and emancipate the cotton pickers who work on oppressive Ol’ Cap’n Cotchipee’s plantation.

203 Allen St., Buffalo, theatreofyouth.org, 884-4400

Pinkalicious Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe, a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast.

Theater Park; they strive to create an environment where they can express their love for theater to a community that loves to experience it.

Check website for 2019 shows.

She Loves Me Oct. 5–27 Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they live for the love letters they exchange.

BRAZEN-FACED VARLETS Buffalo, varlets.org The Brazen-Faced Varlets’ mission is to produce consequential works with strong artistic integrity while being committed to promoting the growth of female theater artists.

Check website for updates.

The Taming

BUFFALO UNITED ARTISTS

Into the Woods

Fall 2018 In this hilarious, raucous, allfemale “power play” inspired by Shakespeare’s Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions.

1 Curtain Up! Alley, Buffalo, buffalobua.org, 886-9239 BUA is a collective that strives to perform theater meant to inspire change, enlightenment, and/or create discussions.

Check website for season updates.

November 1–11 The musical mashes the plots from fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault, and explores the consequences of the characters’ desires.

The Secretary

DESIDERIO’S DINNER THEATRE

Spring 2019 The Secretary is an offbeat comedy about safety, survival, and guns for a world that’s up in arms.

204 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga mybobbyjs.com/desiderio-s-dinnertheatre, 395-3207 Desiderio’s produces professional theater with dinner provided by Bobby J’s Italian American Grille.

Shows have lengthy runs; please check website for offerings.

Scrooge the Musical

BUFFALO STATE THEATER DEPARTMENT 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, theater.buffalostate.edu, 878-6416 The BSTD provides a theatrical space where its students can learn and perform as they deliver quality theater and dance to a live audience.

Check website for next season’s schedule.

Nov. 30–Dec. 1 For the 15th year, Lockport carries on the tradition of presenting the classic tale of Charles Dickens— with music.

Moon Over Buffalo Jan. 17–20 This 1995 comic play by Ken Ludwig is set in 1953 Buffalo.

HISTORIC PALACE THEATRE 2 East Ave., Lockport, lockportpalacetheatre.org, 438-1130 Built in 1925, it is one of the area’s most historic venues, and it provides education and entertainment in the form of performing arts.

Seussical the Musical Mar. 21–31 Seussical is a musical based on the children’s stories of Dr. Seuss, with heavy emphasis on Horton Hears a Who!

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Entertaining Mr. Sloane

Jul. 11–21 This 1998 musical is based on the 1984 film.

Jun. 7–30 Kath, a lonely landlady, invites the handsome and mysterious drifter, Mr. Sloane, to become her lodger.

IRISH CLASSICAL THEATRE 625 Main St., Buffalo, irishclassicaltheatre.com, 853-1380 Irish Classical Theatre is Buffalo’s only company performing on an arena stage, with audiences never more than ten feet from the action.

ICTC performs classic and Irish theater, as well as other pieces of literary merit.

Golden Boy Sept. 14–Oct. 7 Scrappy young Joe Bonaparte is torn between his desire for the modest and satisfying life of an artist and the pressure to pursue fame and fortune as a prizefighter.

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JEWISH REPERTORY THEATRE 2640 North Forest Rd, Getzville, jewishrepertorytheatre.com, 281-0092 A program of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, the Jewish Repertory Theatre commits itself to showcasing Jewish heritage and traditions through professional theatrical performances.

The Strudel Lady Oct. 4–28 Chava, an American born Orthodox wife and mother, is deserted by her husband and children.

Sive

Talley’s Folly

Nov. 2–25 Young, beautiful Sive, barely more than a child, is promised in marriage to an old but wealthy farmer by her desperate relatives in return for the sum of 200 pounds.

Feb. 7–Mar. 3 In a 1944, Matt Friedman, an accountant from St. Louis, arrives in Missouri to plead his love to Sally, the susceptible but uncertain daughter of the family.

Sense & Sensibility

Looking Through Glass

Jan. 18–Feb. 10 The Dashwood Sisters–prudent Elinore and impulsive Marianne– are robbed of their wealth, social standing and matrimonial prospects by their father’s untimely death.

May 9–June 2 After going against the wishes of her heart and marrying a man just to please her parents, Leah is possessed by the soul of her true love, whom she met shortly before her planned wedding.

Frost/Nixon Mar. 1–24 Three years after the Watergate scandal, jet-setting playboy and talk show host David Frost risks his reputation and his personal finances to resurrect his floundering career by landing the most sought-after interview of its day.

KAVINOKY THEATRE 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo, kavinokytheatre.com, 829-7668 Since 1980, Kavinoky has been providing intimate and professional theater on the campus of D’Youville College.

Sweeney Todd Hamlet Apr. 26–May 19 One of the most iconic tales of the classical canon is told as the world of Shakespeare returns to ICTC for the first time in nearly 20 years.

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Sept. 7–30 The infamous nineteenth century tale of the revenge-seeking demon Barber of Fleet Street has shocked and awed audiences across the world.

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Nov. 2–25 When last we left off with Nora Helmer in Henrik Ibsen’s landmark 1879 drama A Doll’s House, she walked out the door, leaving her family behind. Fresh off its awardwinning Broadway run, this play begins fifteen years later with a knock on that same door: Nora has returned.

Dec. 14–16 This interactive, original family musical features Santa and his friends!

Spamalot

Baby

Jan. 11–Feb. 3 Director Lynne Kurdziel Formato returns after directing last season’s smash hits The Producers and Mamma Mia!

Feb. 15–Mar. 3 The heartfelt and hilarious story about parenthood features music by Buffalo’s own David Shire.

Deathtrap Jan. 18-27 A twisting, turning firecracker of suspense about a playwright and his student.

Anything Goes To Kill A Mockingbird Mar. 8–31 Adapted for the stage, To Kill a Mockingbird is the Pulitzer Prizewinning masterwork of honor and injustice in the Deep South—and the story of the heroism of one man in the face of blind hatred.

Mar. 22–Apr. 7 One of the biggest hits in the history of Broadway: a tuneful mashup of screwball musical comedy, gangster movies, and social satire set aboard a ship and overflowing with timeless Cole Porter classics.

Sister Act Equivocation Apr. 26–May 19 William Shakespeare is commissioned by Sir Robert Cecil, the most powerful man in England, to write the true history of the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt to kill King James I. But as “Shag” and his actors rehearse their new play, they suspect the government’s version might be a product of “alternative facts.”

Jun. 7–22 The stage adaptation of the hit film features music by Tony- and Oscarwinner Alan Menke.

Bakersfield Mist May 10-26 *area premier!* An unemployed woman finds a million dollar painting at a thrift store and an art expert arrives to authenticate it in this explosive comedy inspired by true events.

LANCASTER OPERA HOUSE 21 Central Ave., Lancaster, lancopera.org, 683-1776 Since 1897, the Lancaster Opera House has hosted operas, theatrical productions, dance recitals, films, and more. Check website for onenight concert events.

A professional theatre company sponsored by D’Youville College

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Oliver Nov. 2–18 The award-winning, late-60s megahit is based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.

LANCASTER REGIONAL PLAYERS In residence at Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster, lancasterregionalplayers.org, 683-1776 Since 1964, Lancaster Regional Players has welcomed men and women from all walks of life who are drawn to the stage to perform or work behind the scenes.

Brighton Beach Memoirs Oct. 5–14 Dreaming of baseball and girls,

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Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two young (but rapidly aging) daughters and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style.

off-Broadway and a 1982 Tony nomination for best musical.

Christmas Over the Tavern Nov. 14–Dec. 16 This world premiere musical from Buffalo native Tom Dudzick features an all-new holiday story about the Pazinskis, from his Over the Tavern series.

We Gotta Bingo Feb. 1–10 The Lancaster Opera House transforms into Der Brew-Ha-Ha for a raucous evening of dinner, dancing, drinking and, of course, bingo!

Guests will meet a colorful cast of characters leading the evening in games and good-natured fun, but soon learn they are amongst two rival parishes.

Finnegan’s Farewell Mar. 14–16 Come say good-bye to the dearly departed Patrick Finnegan and meet the crazy priest and other members of the family. All heck breaks loose when the casket is open and the body is missing! While they are searching for Paddy, enjoy a wonderful meal and cash bar, Irish music and step dancing, and raise a glass to Paddy’s memory.

Ragtime Feb. 13–Mar. 17 Ragtime tells the story of three groups in the United States in the early 20th century: African Americans, upper-class suburbanites, and Eastern European immigrants.

Late in the Evenings Apr. 24–May 26 The music and stories of Paul Simon are front and center with dancers highlighted in featured numbers.

First Date Jul. 10–Aug. 11 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner.

NEW PHOENIX THEATRE MUSICALFARE 4380 Main St., Amherst, musicalfare.com, 839-8540 MusicalFare is an independent professional theater located on the campus of Daemen College.

MusicalFare produces new shows, recent Broadway hits, and old favorites; it also offers a summer theater camp for students.

Pump Boys and Dinettes Sept. 5–Oct. 7 The “Pump Boys” sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the “Dinettes” run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country, rhythm, and blues and rockabilly songs that received unanimous raves on and

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95 Johnson Pk., Buffalo, newphoenixtheatre.org, 853-1334 Built in 1884, New Phoenix is Buffalo’s oldest theater space.

It offers an eclectic mix of old and new.

Songs I Love to Sing Sept. 14–Oct. 6 Join Artie Award winner Kelli Bocock-Natale as she sings some of her favorite show tunes and standards.

My Three Angels Nov. 16–Dec. 9 The Christmas story takes place in French Guiana around the turn of the twentieth century, showing the interaction between three prisoners and a family of French colonists.

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Theater King John

O’CONNELL & COMPANY

Feb. 2–24 New Phoenix presents a collection of one-acts.

Park School, 4625 Harlem Rd., Snyder, oconnellandcompany.com, 848-0800 O’Connell & Company is a professional theater company founded by actress Mary Kate O’Connell, who still acts as the company’s executive producer and director. The company’s signature show is Diva by Diva: A Celebration of Women.

That Championship Season Mar. 1–24 A messenger from France arrives in the English court and demands that King John abdicate his throne in favor of his nephew Arthur.

Annapurna Apr. 26–May 18 After twenty years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning.

The Seat Next to the King June 1–29 In 1964, a white man walks into a public restroom in a Washington, DC, park looking for sex. The next man who enters is black.

NIAGARA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARTS & MEDIA THEATRE 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, niagaracc.suny.edu/pa/, 614-5961 NCC’s Arts & Media Theatre is the college’s space for its productions of student theater. The theater features two productions annually. Check website for new season schedule.

Regular season at Park School:

Little Shop of Horrors Oct. 4–28 Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant.

Nuncrackers: A Nunsense Christmas Nov. 29–Dec. 23 Nuncrackers will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings.

It’s the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright.

Love Letters Jan. 31–Feb. 24 A. R. Gurney’s beloved Pulitzer finalist is a funny and emotional portrait about the love between two friends. Featuring a rotating cast of WNY favorite actors.

1776 The Musical NIAGARA REGIONAL THEATRE GUILD 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda, niagaratheatre.com, 284-6358 Tonawanda’s NRTG is one of the longest-running companies in the area. It is a small theater dedicated to providing quality theater and furthering the theatrical education of its players. Check website for new season schedule.

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Apr. 25–May 19 1776 is a funny, insightful, and compelling drama and features an all-female cast.

Memories & Martinis June 6–23 Mary Kate invites you to enjoy an intimate cabaret of songs, stories, love, laughter, banter, and beverages.

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY THEATRE

Shows at 658 Main St. in residence at Shea’s Smith Theatre:

5795 Lewiston Rd., Lewiston| theatre.niagara.edu, 286-8685 NU Theatre has been bringing the Niagara region quality student entertainment since 1964.

Sept. 14–15 O’Connell & Company’s awardwinning hit show that features an

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Theater all-star cabaret of WNY’s favorite personalities and performers, along with songs, jokes, stories, and unbridled fun!

Betsy Carmichael’s Christmas Special Dec. 14–23 Betsy is back at the Smith, this time hosting an unforgettable Christmas Special at the Bingo Palace.

Parallel Lives Jan. 18–27 From angels discussing God’s interior decorating choices for the world to West Texas bar patrons, Parallel Lives offers a talented cast of two the chance to create a multitude of characters to delight and confound.

An Act of God Apr. 5–7 After conquering Broadway, the King of the Universe is coming to Buffalo to tackle His greatest challenge yet: live theater!

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PAUL ROBESON THEATRE 350 Masten Ave., Buffalo, aaccbuffalo.org, 884-2013 PRT, a part of the African American Cultural Center, is a venue where a diverse community is fostered via mutual love for the performing arts.

Purlie Sept. 14–Oct. 7 In Jim Crow South, Purlie is a dynamic, traveling preacher who returns to his small Georgia town hoping to save Big Bethel, the community’s church, and emancipate the cotton pickers who work on oppressive Ol’ Cap’n Cotchipee’s plantation.

King Hedley II Nov. 9–Dec.2 King Hedley II is the ninth play in August Wilson’s ten-play cycle that, decade by decade, examines African American life in the United States during the twentieth century. Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1985,

it tells the story of an ex-con trying to rebuild his life.

pain of the present and their regrets of the past.

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Jan. 18–Feb. 10 Bigger Thomas dares to want more out of life. Things start looking up when he lands a plum job with the well-to-do Dalton family, but their daughter Mary proves to be as dangerous as she is alluring.

2001 Main St., Buffalo, redthreadtheatre.info, 867-3102 The Red Thread Theatre was formed in response to an underrepresentation of females in the performing arts business, and looks to stage productions that highlight strong female characters and issues of concern to women. The company performs in the Marie Maday Theatre, which is located in Lyons Hall of Canisius College.

Check website for announcements of upcoming performances.

The Sidewalk Stageplay Mar. 15–Apr. 7 This singing and dancing review depicts the African-American experience with songs on such topics as tenements, slumlords, ghetto life, student protests, black power, and feminism.

RAICES THEATRE COMPANY Three Sistahs May 3–26 This elegant intimate musical exposes the souls of three strong women as they reflect the promise of the future, while revealing the

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Speed the Plow Oct. 26–Nov. 18 Mamet’s rapid-fire comedy/drama pits Money vs. Art, Comfort vs.

Courage, and Lady vs. Tiger.

The Illusion Jan. 18–Feb. 10 A penitent father seeks out a powerful, dark magician to help him track down the son he nearly killed fifteen years ago.

Between Riverside and Crazy Mar. 8–31

Walter “Pops” Washington, a black NYPD officer, is shot while off-duty by a white cop. Eight years later, he’s wheelchair bound, trapped in legal turnaround while trying to sue the city... and somehow, he’s become a surrogate father to a handful of hardluck kids who call his rent-controlled Riverside Drive apartment home.

Since 2006, the locally owned Rocking Horse Productions has sought to develop local talent, providing equal opportunity to both seasoned and novice performers. To that end, RHP holds open auditions for all their theatrical productions. Check website for new season schedule.

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The Wizard of Oz

Apr. 26–May 19 It’s 1992, and gentrification has hit Hank’s bar with higher rents and new fads in fashion and music. If Hank’s to save his bar, he may have to let his daughter turn it in to a Rave nightclub where music is spun

by DJ’s instead of being played by musicians.

ROCKING HORSE PRODUCTIONS In residence at Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central St., Lancaster, rockinghorseproductions.net, 683-1776

SECOND GENERATION THEATRE

Sept. 7–23 This is a stage adaptation of the beloved classic.

658 Main St. in residence at Shea’s Smith Theatre, Buffalo, secondgenerationtheatre.com, 508-SGT0 SGT seeks to present quality theater that builds on the area’s strong theatrical roots. After two seasons in residence at Lancaster Opera House, Second Generation Theatre will reemerge in its new space for Curtain Up! Sept. 2018 with the musical, Big Fish.

A Christmas Story

Big Fish

Nov. 23-Dec. 9 A live stage adaptation of the hugely popular film, an annual holiday tradition for millions.

October 12–28 Based on the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 film by Tim Burton, Big Fish follows traveling salesman Edward Bloom and his adult son, Will, who tries to make sense of his dying father’s many mythical stories while becoming a parent himself.

The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends April 12-14 Grab the kids and enjoy the famous storybook characters live on stage!

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Theater Angels in America– Part 1: Millennium Approaches March 8–24 This acclaimed play is a multifaceted examination of AIDS and homosexuality in 1980s United States.

Nine June 14-30 As director Guido Contini approaches his 40th birthday in early-1960s Venice, he faces a midlife crisis that doubles as a creative roadblock, and becomes entangled in a web of romantic troubles.

SHAKESPEARE IN DELAWARE PARK Delaware Park, Buffalo, shakespeareindelawarepark.org, 856-4533 Shakespeare in Delaware Park, the second largest outdoor Shakespeare festival in the country, has been a local summer tradition since 1976.

Check website for new season schedule.

SHAW FESTIVAL Queen’s Parade, Niagara-onthe-Lake, ON, shawfest.com, 905-468-2172 The Shaw Festival is an Ontario theater company dedicated to the production of George Bernard Shaw plays, and plays that echo the ideas he set forth. Each season, among four production spaces, the company runs ten to twelve shows in rep.

girl who can barely speak, let alone keep house. Now it’s just a matter of socializing her—right?

The Magician’s Nephew through Oct. 13 In Victorian London, young Digory and his new friend Polly stumble onto a magical portal into another world but accidentally unleash a dark force that could destroy them all.

Oh! What A Lovely War through Oct. 13 Follow a band of singing, dancing Canadian soldiers into the Great War and rediscover the spirit behind “lest we forget.”

Grand Hotel through Oct. 14 Check into the lavish Grand Hotel, where the lives of ten hotel guests collide over one unforgettable night.

The Hound of the Baskervilles through Oct. 27 Sir Baskerville has been scared to death—literally. Now deductive genius Sherlock Holmes is on the case to find the murderer.

Henry V through Oct. 28 A troop of Canadian soldiers is hunkered down in a dugout during WWI with some copies of Shakespeare’s Henry V for company.

As they enter the death-haunted, morally ambiguous world of the play, the play enters theirs.

O’Flaherty V.C. through Oct. 6 Young Dennis O’Flaherty has been sent back from the front to recruit more Irishmen to the war. The only problem? He neglected to tell his Irish Nationalist mother he’s fighting for the English.

The Baroness and the Pig through Oct. 6 An idealistic 19th century baroness has found her next maid, a feral

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A Christmas Carol Nov. 14–Dec. 23 Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserable old miser. But when three ghosts decide to swoop in overnight, he gets the wake-up call of a lifetime.

SHEA’S 710 THEATRE 710 Main Street, Buffalo, sheas.org, 847-0850

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Theater Nov. 1–18 Set in 1625, this classic tale of swashbuckling adventure explores the themes of heroism, secrets and the greatest of all–love.

it would be like to experience Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash singing together.

Fun Home Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberly Dec. 6–23 Come spend Christmas at Pemberley with the newlywed Mr. and Mrs. Darcy as we learn how the bookish middle sister Mary is faring, and how an unexpected guest may turn the tide on her seemingly spinster ways.

May 9–19 Alison recalls her childhood relationship with her father as well as her young adult discovery of her sexuality. Moving between past and present, Fun Home is a fresh perspective on how one sees life through adult eyes.

SHEA’S BUFFALO THEATRE Almost, Maine Feb. 14–17 Four actors play the 20 residents of the fictional town of Almost, Maine, an off-the-map location that’s as enchanting as its charm-filled characters.

Million Dollar Quartet Mar. 14–24 Million Dollar Quartet explores what

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Aladdin Aug. 8–19 Aladdin is an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sept. 2–29 This perfect recipe for a delectable treat includes songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket.”

Fiddler on the Roof Oct. 30–Nov. 4 A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.

Hamilton Nov. 20–Dec. 9 Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary.

Cats Feb. 5–10 Rediscover Cats—the beloved musical with breathtaking music— including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, “Memory.”

Rent Mar. 26–31 Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out.

The Book of Mormon Apr. 30–May 5 This musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.

Dear Evan Hansen May 14–19 All his life, Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragedy thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is

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SMITH THEATRE 658 Main St., Buffalo, sheas.org/ SmithTheatre, 847-1410 Under the umbrella of Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Shea’s Smith Theatre is a cabaret-style theatre that hosts various shows, local collaborative productions and comedy. Check website for upcoming events.

See Second Generation Theatre and O’Connell and Company for season productions at Smith.

STARRY NIGHT THEATRE, INC. 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, starrynighttheatre.com, 743-1614 Starry Night, or Ghostlight Theatre, makes its home in an 1890 North Tonawanda church. Ghostlight is proud to produce premieres by its playwright-in-residence, as well

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as other classic and contemporary shows. Check website for new season schedule.

255 Great Arrow Ave., Buffalo, subversivetheatre.org, 408-0499 Operating out of the Manny Fried Playhouse Subversive Theatre, is dedicated to presenting productions that educate about and promote social change and justice; each year includes a youth show. Check website new season schedule.

THEATRE IN THE MIST 4421 Lower River Rd., Lewiston, theatreinthemist.org, 877-856-0694 An amateur company in Lewiston, TITM offers opportunities for performers of any age or experience to participate in performances for the community.

THEATRE OF YOUTH 203 Allen St., Buffalo,

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theatreofyouth.org, 884-4400 Theatre of Youth stages productions for children from pre-K to high school, all in TOY’s historic Allendale Theatre. TOY also offers summer theater classes fitting for any age/ level child.

Pinkalicious Sept. 14–Oct. 7 Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe, a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast.

New Kid Oct. 20–21 After moving from Homeland to America, Nick and his family are settling into a new way of life.

group of friends discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Tuck Everlasting Feb. 2–10 The Tucks have a secret: long ago, they drank from a forest spring; ever since, no one in the family has aged.

When Winnie discovers their secret, she’s left with a choice: will she drink from the same spring and join the Tucks outside the laws of time?

The Jungle Book Mar. 16–Apr. 7 Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. But when he learns he is actually a human, he must choose between the animal kingdom and the more “civilized” world.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

Stellaluna

Dec. 1–16 Charles Schult’z lovable loser and his

May 5–Jun. 2 After Stellaluna is separated from

Theater Mother Bat in the forest, she finds herself in a bird’s nest. The Bird Mom accepts Stellaluna, but only if she acts like a bird.

TORN SPACE THEATER 612 Filmore Ave., Buffalo, tornspacetheater.com, 812-5733 Torn Space, located in the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle, is a theater that produces original, multi-media productions with an emphasis on visual appeal.

Check website for upcoming performances.

UB CENTER FOR THE ARTS 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, ubcfa.org, 645-6259 UB’s Center for the Arts is home to all of the university’s student productions as well as many community and state level events.

Through its many theater spaces, UB Center for the Arts provides opportunities for both education and entertainment.

Men on Boats Oct. 25–29 Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men on Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River.

Green Day’s American Idiot Nov. 16–Dec. 3 Three disaffected young men, Johnny, Will and Tunny. Johnny and Tunny flee a stifling suburban lifestyle and parental restrictions, while Will stays home to work out his relationship with his pregnant girlfriend, Heather.

Hamlet Mar. 9–14 Prince Hamlet is called to wreak upon his uncle, Claudius, by the ghost of Hamlet’s father, King Hamlet. Claudius had murdered his own brother and seized the throne, also marrying his deceased brother’s widow.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Apr. 26–May 6 When Pepa Marcos’ lover Ivan suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why.

UJIMA COMPANY, INC. Currently building a new theater at 429 Plymouth Ave., ujimacoinc.org, 281-0092 Ujima Company is a multi-ethnic and multicultural professional theater whose primary purpose is the preservation, perpetuation, and performance of African American theater.

Check website for updates.

WESTERN DOOR PLAYHOUSE 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, westerndoorplayhouse.vpweb.com, 297-5910 WDP is the theater in residence at the Niagara Arts Center.

Performances are in the intimate seventy-two-seat Woodbox Theater.

Check website for updates.

Steel Magnolias Sept. 15–29 A group of women in a small southern town cope with the death of one of their own.

Miracle on 34th Street Dec. 1–10 A department store Santa claims he’s the real thing, which leads to a court case to determine his mental health.

12 Angry Men Mar. 9–18 Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen.

Serenata in Italy May 18–27 In the serenata tradition, the groom organizes a serenade to surprise the bride the day before the wedding.

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SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca, senecaalleganycasino.com, 877-873-6322 This destination resort includes a hotel, spa, meeting rooms, entertainment, dining, and a full range of gaming options.

Lakes community brings the thrill of gaming and live entertainment in addition to its restaurants, beautiful hotel, and relaxing spa.

HAMBURG GAMING/BUFFALO RACEWAY AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

SENECA BUFFALO CREEK CASINO 1 Fulton St., Buffalo, senecabuffalocreekcasino.com, 877-873-6322 Located in downtown Buffalo, this casino offers slots and table games as well as a new bar area and a performance stage.

5820 South Park Ave., thefairgrounds.com/hamburg-gaming, 646-6109 Enjoy live harness racing in season as well as all your favorite floor games and several dining options at this longtime fairgrounds favorite.

SENECA NIAGARA CASINO NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, fallsviewcasinoresort.com, 888-325-5788 This resort offers spectacular view of the Falls from its hotel rooms, as

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well as a multiple dining options, two performance venues with bigname entertainment, and, of course, gaming.

310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, senecaniagaracasino.com, 877-873-6322 This casino is also an entertainment complex and hotel, with several exciting dining options and a spa.

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Comedy

National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY

THE ARENA (HOME OF COMEDYSPORTZ) 4476 Main St., Amherst, cszbuffalo.com, 393-8669 Look for family-friendly and adult comedy here, as well as improv lessons.

CLUB 861 861 Military Rd., Kenmore, club861.com, 322-0309 Club 861 is a neighborhood restaurant/bar that hosts Laughlin’s Laugh-in Open Comedy on Wednesday nights.

HELIUM COMEDY CLUB 30 Mississippi St., Buffalo, heliumcomedy.com/buffalo, 853-1211 Helium brings world-class guest comedians to Buffalo and guarantees that no seat is ever more than sixty feet from the stage.

MILKIE’S ELMWOOD LOUNGE 522 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, milkieselmwoodlounge.com, 882-5881 Milkie’s restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue hosts dance parties and a well-attended open-mic comedy event every Wednesday evening.

MISTER GOODBAR 1110 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, mrgoodbarbuffalo.com, 882-4000 Located on the Elmwood Strip, Mr. Goodbar offers Open Mic comedy upstairs on Thursday nights.

NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER 203 W. 2nd St., Jamestown, comedycenter.org, 484-2222 Opened in August, 2018, this is the nation’s first (and only) non-profit cultural institution dedicated to the art of comedy. Check website for events.

NIETZSCHE’S 248 Allen St., Buffalo, nietzsches.com, 886-8539 More than a music venue, Nietzsche’s is also home to Rust Belt Comedy Showcase held Tuesday nights.

RIVIERA THEATRE 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, rivieratheatre.org | 692-2413 See website for comedy events.

ROB’S COMEDY PLAYHOUSE 1340 North Forest, Williamsville, robscomedyplayhouse.com, 688-1867 Located within Dandelion’s restaurant, Rob’s presents an evening of stand-up and improv comedy.

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Literary BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER

Various locations, buffalolib.org With its thirty-seven branch locations, the BECPL’s services are too numerous to list. Many of the branches host readings and other programming for children and adults, while the downtown central location offers exhibitions, films, and much more, including the new Launch Pad creativity space.

468 Washington St., Buffalo, justbuffalo.org, 832-5400 Just Buffalo Literary Center’s acclaimed Babel series brings worldrenowned writers to Buffalo. JBLT also programs a summer Silo City reading series and other author events as well as writing workshops for young people and adults. One of the center’s contributions to the community is its calendar that includes all literary events in Buffalo.

BURNING BOOKS 420 Connecticut St., Buffalo, burningbooksbuffalo.com, 881-0791 Both the offerings on its shelves and the events it hosts reflect Burning Books’ mission of supporting sociopolitical/ intellectual empowerment. Check the website for upcoming events.

Just Buffalo Literary Center

Min Jin Lee BABEL: MOHSIN HAMID Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Cir., Buffalo, Oct. 3

Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Cir., Buffalo, Mar. 20

George Saunders Jesmyn Ward Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Cir., Buffalo, Nov. 15

Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Cir., Buffalo, Apr. 18

HALLWALLS CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER

“Embrace seasons past... begin life anew!”

 Stimulating social, educational, & recreational activities

 Personalized care & medication management  Access to 24-hour personal care assistance  Affordable Memory care program

341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, hallwalls.org, 854-1694 Hallwalls collaborates with the University at Buffalo English Department on the Exhibit X Fiction, as well as other literary programming.

MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO BOOKS 9060 Main St., Clarence, monkeysread.com, 204-8417 This popular children’s bookstore has a wide range of programming, including readings, camps, clubs, tutoring, and more. Check the website for upcoming events.

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415 Grant St., Buffalo, rustbeltbooks.com, 885-9535 This recently located secondhand bookstore has a wide selection of books to browse and invites patrons to relax and enjoy sustained browsing. The store also

TALKING LEAVES BOOKS 951 Elmwood Ave., tleavesbooks. com, 884-9524 Talking Leaves hosts readings and discussions by both local and touring authors.

Check the website for upcoming events.

WESTERN NEW YORK BOOK ARTS CENTER 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, wnybookarts.org, 348-1430 WNYBAC promotes greater understanding of printing and book-related arts through education, creation, and exhibition for a broad and diverse community.

It features a letterpress and screenprinting studio, a gallery, a working museum, and a boutique.

This is just a sampling of Western New York’s literary activity. Most local bookstores, arts organizations, and colleges and universities offer literary programming of many types. Explore their websites to learn more.

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Imagine Library lecture at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Llibrary

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North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Rd., Williamsville, Dec. 9

Big Gay Sing 189 PUBLIC HOUSE 189 Main St., East Aurora, oneeightynine.com, 652-8189 This music and entertainment venue features a solid whiskey selection and the kitchen offers a sizable menu.

Customers enjoy good music and a cozy environment.

ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY JAZZ PROGRAMMING 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, albrightknox.org, 882-8700

Art of Jazz This respected four part series presents internationally known, innovative performers. It is a veritable “Who’s Who” of jazz.

Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series This free outdoor jazz series takes place over the course of five Sunday

afternoons in July and August on the Albright-Knox’s stairs, by Hoyt Lake.

Jazz and Happy Hour Enjoy drinks and live jazz music in the museum’s cafe on the first Friday of every month from July to December.

Buffalo’s own Ani DiFranco and now contains Asbury Hall, the Ninth Ward, and Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Asbury Hall and the Ninth Ward regularly present concerts.

BABEVILLE 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, babevillebuffalo.com, 852-3835 Originally a nineteenth century church, this complex was restored by

Spring Soiree - Cabaret Gala

Peter Mulvey Sept. 6

Shea’s Performing Arts Center Lobby, 646 Main St., Buffalo, Apr. 13

The Lone Bellow Oct. 23

Singing with Pride

John Waters Dec. 7

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 220 North St., Buffalo, May 31

BUFFALO GATEWAY SHOW CHORUS

Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, Jun. 1

ARTPARK 450 South 4th St., Lewiston, artpark. net, 754-4375 Artpark’s Tuesday and Wednesday summer concert series have drawn huge crowds since they started. Look for their schedule announcements in late spring, 2019.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, Feb. 23

5331 Genesee St., Lancaster, buffalogatewaychorus.com, 635-8642 The BGSC is a show choir performs show tunes and modern choral pieces in the barbershop style. It is chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Inc., and comprises women of all ages. The BGSC performs in competitions and presents an annual show, as well as other performances around the region.

BUFFALO GAY MEN’S CHORUS 51 Colonial Circle, Buffalo, buffalogaymenschorus.com, 883-1277 The BGMC is an all-male chorus that aims not only to celebrate the tradition of male choral singing, but also to foster acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and create a family of singers. The chorus also participates in a nationally popular event, “The Big Gay Sing.” Check website for locations and times.

BUFFALO MUSICIANS’ ASSOCIATION 374 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, local92afm.com, 842-6466 The BMA, or the Local 92, is Buffalo’s branch of the American Federation of Musicians. The BMA provides the link to musicians and ensembles for those looking to hire live entertainment for their business or event in the Buffalo area. They also provide private music instruction through local professionals.

BUFFALO IRON WORKS 49 Illinois St., Buffalo, buffaloironworks.com, 200-1893 The decor of this venue reflects Buffalo’s historical industrial era.

BIW offers a packed schedule of performances by local and national musicians. See website for calendar.

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BUFFALO RIVERWORKS

Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore, Oct. 13

359 Ganson St, Buffalo, buffaloriverworks.com, 342-2292 This massive waterfront complex hosts concerts and festivals, including Buffalo’s own Music Is Art festival on September 8.

Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Oct.

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Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, Dec. 1

BUFFALO STATE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, Dec. 8

1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, buffalostatepac.org, 878-3005 Series include Great Performers,

which features new and established artists from across the globe; concerts from Buff State’s music department; Artsplorations, for young audiences; and other presentations from community arts groups. Check the website for 2018– 2019 programming.

CANALSIDE 44 Prime St., Buffalo, canalsidebuffalo.com, 436-7100 Canalside offers a huge roster of programming that spans the entire year; in the summer, a series of outdoor concerts are offered at this Inner Harbor venue. Check the website in late spring, 2019, for schedules.

COLORED MUSICIANS CLUB 145 Broadway St., Buffalo, cmctheclub.com, 855-9383 The CMC is a historic jazz club in downtown Buffalo that has presented many famous jazz artists over the decades, including Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. It has fostered local jazz artists since 1934.

The CMC offers lessons on Saturdays as well as concerts throughout the week.

DREAMLAND 387 Franklin St., Buffalo, dreamlandarts.org Dreamland is a dual art gallery and performance center that hosts a wide variety of concerts.

See Dreamland’s website or Facebook page for more information.

DUKE’S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR 253 Allen St., Buffalo, dukesbohemiangrovebar.com, 240-9359 American restaurant and bar known for smoked wings, plus burgers and beer, with regular live music and DJ’s.

1716 Swan Street, Buffalo, hydraulichearth.com, 248-2216 A restaurant and brewery that hosts live music on one of the best patio’s in Buffalo as well as gospel brunches throughout the summer.

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HYDRAULIC HEARTH

Live at Larkin Wednesdays at Larkin Square

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1 Buffalo Street | Hamburg 648-3200 Open Tuesday – Sunday, starting at 11am

HOT MAMA’S CANTEEN

MOHAWK PLACE

12 Military Rd., Buffalo, hotmamascanteen.com, 783-8222 A new, fun, and funky place in the up and coming area of Black Rock hosting electic live acts and spun music.

47 E. Mohawk St., Buffalo, buffalosmohawkplace.com, 312-9279 One of the city’s favorite little bars for live shows, the Mohawk Place stage has seen the likes of The White Stripes, The Black Keys, and others.

In addition to world renowned talent coming through, Mohawk maintains a roster of local acts.

KEYBANK CENTER 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plz., Buffalo, keybankcenter.com, 855-4444 KeyBank Center is home to the Sabres as well as Buffalo’s largest indoor concert venue. See website for future engagements.

LARKIN SQUARE

Burgers are the ultimate comfort food.

We bring family and friends together by creating the best burgers – made to order with fresh ingredients - and a fun experience.

www.juicyburgerbar.com

745 Seneca St., Buffalo, larkinsquare. com, 362-2665 Larkin Square is an open public space in the heart of Larkinville that provides a backdrop of colorful furniture among whimsical architecture, where community gatherings are filled with food, music, and fun.

MISTER GOODBAR 1110 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, mrgoodbarbuffalo.com, 882-4000 Located on the Elmwood Strip, Mr. Goodbar boasts an upstairs club called The Attic, featuring a huge stage, new built-in sound room, and brand new, full-service bar!

NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO

Food Truck Tuesdays

6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont., fallsviewcasinoresort.com, 888-325-5788 Along with a spectacular view of the Falls, this resort offers an impressive series of concerts and other special events. See website for engagements.

Live local music accompanies myriad food trucks’ offerings.

NIETZSCHE’S

Live at Larkin Wednesdays Every Wednesday from late June to late August, Live at Larkin features bands playing live, local, and original music from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Food and drink are served from food trucks and Larkin Square eateries throughout the evening.

248 Allen St., Buffalo, nietzsches.com, 886-8539 This Allentown mainstay has been presenting concerts and open mic events for decades. Early evening music is often free. Genres include everything from folk to alternative to metal and more.

PAUSA ART HOUSE LUCKY DAY WHISKEY BAR

Italian Inspired Cooking tradition meets the true flavors of the WNY region to create handmade “home-style” dishes and food that is both simple and supremely delicious.

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320 Pearl St., Buffalo, luckydaywhiskeybar.com, 322-0547 Buffalo New York’s premier whiskey bar, plus full service restaurant and live blues.

KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, kleinhansbuffalo.org, 885-5000 Kleinhans Music Hall is the home of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and hosts a calendar of concerts and special events.

19 Wadsworth St., Buffalo, pausaarthouse.com, 697-9075 PAUSA has a bar where guests can mingle and watch musicians on a big screen as well as an intimate performance space. There are also regularly changing exhibitions by an eclectic mix of artists. This club has quickly become one of Buffalo’s most popular venues for both traditional and progressive jazz and other music genres.

RAPIDS THEATRE 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls, NY, rapidstheatre.com, 205-8925 A former movie house, this 1920s-era

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theater hosts a variety of top-notch national tours each year, including acoustic rock, indie rock, alternative, heavy metal, and more. See website for additional show information.

RIVIERA THEATRE

SEPT 10 Whose Live Anyway?

SEPT 17 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, rivieratheatre.org, 692-2413 The historic Riviera Theatre features diverse concerts and shows, including music from its mighty Wurlitzer organ, operas, classical and jazz concerts, rock, country, and an annual Rocky Horror Picture Show party.

SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO

SEPT 20 Eddie Izzard Believe Me Tour

SEPT 27 Chris D’Elia Follow the Leader Tour

OCT 9 Lucky Chops

OCT 19 Spellbound Contemporary Ballet

777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca, senecaallegasnycasino. com, 877-873-6322 This large live music venue is located within the Seneca Allegany Casino.

SENECA NIAGARA CASINO 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, senecaniagaracasino.com, 877-873-6322 This is just one of two entertainment and live music venues located within the Seneca Niagara Casino, which include the Bear’s Den and the larger Event Center.

See website for future engagements.

SILO CITY 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo, silo.city A grain elevator complex in South Buffalo doubles as a music and live performance venue among other things.

SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN

OCT 24 Branford Marsalis Quartet

NOV 4 Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary

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326 Amherst St., Buffalo, sportsmensbuffalo.com, 874-7734 A two-story venue where every seat is a good one, Sportsmen’s offers darts and drinks as well as music.

STAMPS THE BAR 98 Main St., Tonawanda, stampsthebar.com, 694-3475 This premier small music venue features almost every kind of music ranging from jazz and hip-hop to ​ indie rock and metal. Find workshops and concerts throughout the week.

SUGAR CITY 1239 Niagara St., Buffalo, buffalosugarcity.org A community-based venue for all ages, this volunteer-run organization supports the arts by providing meeting and performance space.

Sugar City fosters art of all kinds and offers regular music programming.

TOWN BALLROOM 681 Main St., Buffalo, townballroom.com, 852-3900 This former supper club has been resurrected as a contemporary concert venue and features enough different acts to please any taste.

TRALF MUSIC HALL 622 Main St., Buffalo, tralfmusichall.com, 852-2860 With its well-designed sound system, Tralf Music Hall has long been a favorite venue; it started out as a jazz club, but now presents rock, folk, pop, spoken word, and other genres, as well as jazz.

TUDOR LOUNGE 335 Franklin St., Buffalo, Find it on Facebook, 855-9643 There is no place else in the city like the Tudor Lounge. One night it’s loaded with Phish fans catching a tribute show; the next night it’s packed with Juggalos. With a roster of local acts, touring bands, and a wild karaoke scene, TL is a beloved institution.

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS 103 Center for the Arts Buffalo, ubcfa.org, 645-6259 UB’s Center for the Arts features a diverse variety of exciting musicians every season. See the Dance and Art categories for more programming from this major performance venue, a Western New York treasure.

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take on barbecue and pub fare.

A large patio and deck make for great warm weather dining.

Snyder, 839-2222 Serving real NYC-style bagels, sandwiches, and salads. Catering is also available.

The Broadway Market (716) Food & Sport

Anderson’s Frozen Custard

Betty’s

7 Scott St., Buffalo; 855-4716 A very large sports bar boasting the biggest screens in WNY.

6075 Main St., Williamsville; 632-1416 (call for other locations) Specialties: beef on ’weck, homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, and shakes.

370 Virginia St., Buffalo; 362-0633 Betty’s full service bar provides a unique environment for socializing.

The menu is eccelctic and vegetarian friendly.

Adam’s Rib 4517 Main St., Snyder; 839-3846 Daily lunch and dinner specials featuring shrimp scampi strip steaks, chicken pot pie, lamb chops, and prime rib.

Anchor Bar 1047 Main St.; 886 8920 (10 locations; call for other locations) Famous as the birthplace of the original chicken wing, plus pizza, sandwiches, finger foods and a full bar.

Asa Ransom House Country Inn

Bobby J’s Italian American Grille 204 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga; 395-3207 Serves traditional Italian entrees, creative salads, char-grilled burgers, flatbread pizzas, land and sea entrees, specialty breads, wings, wraps, and sandwiches.

Buffalo Iron Works

10529 Main St., Clarence; 759-2315 A village inn with country dining, à la carte menu, afternoon tea, and lodging. Reservations recommended.

Bagel Jay’s

Brickyard Brewing Company

Buzzy’s Pizza

2130 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 874-1800; 100 A Plaza Drive (Dash’s Plaza) Williamsville, 639-1000; 4498 Main St.,

436 Center St., Lewiston; 754-7227 Delicious, in-house craft beer headlines Lewiston’s favorite brew pub, plus a fresh and spophisticated

7617 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls; 283-5333 Famous New York style pizza and Buffalo wings, plus salads, sandwiches, and more.

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999 Broadway, Buffalo; 893-0705 Famed for its eclectic urban atmosphere, the market’s fresh food merchant base comprises familyowned and -operated butcher shops, poultry stands, fruit and vegetable stands, and bakeries.

429 Davison Road Lockport, NY 14094 716.433.0688 www.VillageEatery.com

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Chef’s Restaurant

3643 N. Buffalo St., Orchard Park; 662-2290 One of Orchard Park’s popular pizza places. Owners Jodie and Gerard Cappelli have owned and operated the pizza shop since 1986, making Cappelli’s Pizzeria one of Orchard Park’s oldest running pizzerias.

291 Seneca St., Buffalo; 856-9187 Italian cuisine in a favorite local gathering place. Specialty: spaghetti parmigiana. Offering drop-off catering service and banquet facilities. Hours: M–Sa, 11am–9pm.

Carmine’s 9430 Transit Rd., East Amherst; 632-3100 Carmine’s is known for “the tastiest meal this side of Palermo,” offering veal, chicken, seafood and pasta.

Cugino’s Italian Restaurant 6011 Main St., Williamsville; 633-8432 Northern Italian inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, pasta, and other contemporary Italian favorites.

Curly’s Grille Carte Blanche 61 Buffalo St., Hamburg; 649-2101 Italian-inspired cooking tradition combines with the foods & flavors of WNY, offering handmade, homestyle dishes in a relaxed, inviting kitchen-restaurant.

647 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna; 824-9716 Caribbean/traditional fare.

Specialties: Jamaican jerk chicken and homemade breads.

429 Davison Rd., Lockport; 433-0688 The Village Eatery’s menu offers over thirty wines by the glass and an extensive menu featuring Italian classics.

D’Avolio 5409 Main St., Williamsville; 810-9354 814 Elmwood Ave., 783-9977; 535 Main St., 342-2167 A full menu of fresh salads, sandwiches, and pizzas are available at several locations in addition to bottles of fine olive oil and vinegar.

716 Maple Rd., Williamsville; 689-2115 Dessert deli was established in 1987, one of the first gourmet bakeries serving Williamsville and the Buffalo, NY, metropolitan region; top quality desserts.

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Eagle House Restaurant 5578 Main St., Williamsville; 632-7669 Historic establishment that serves American cuisine, including healthconscious choices.

Farmers & Artisans 4557 Main St.., Snyder; 633-2830 Features locally and regionally grown and produced dairy products, bakery items, chef prepared foods, pastured meats and eggs, fresh produce, artisan cheeses, pantry items, and sustainable seafood offerings. Simply wholesome, flavorful, local foods.

Fat Bob’s Smokehouse

1340 North Forest Rd., Williamsville; 688-0203 Dandelions serves fish fry, brick oven

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Dandelions Restaurant

Japanese Street Food

pizza, and the World Famous Steak & Dandelion Sandwich since 1982!

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41 Virginia Pl., Buffalo; 887-2971 Smoked ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and other BBQ standards, with sides including a notable mac-ncheese. Take-out, delivery, catering available.

Dining Franco’s Pizza 1924 Eggert Rd., Amherst; 835-7100; 817 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda; 692-8181; 600 Delaware St., Tonawanda,; 695-3200; 1153 Kenmore Ave., Kenmore; 877-2720; 2308 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst; 692-3322 Franco’s offers pizza, wings, and more.

Frankie Primo’s +39 51 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo; 855-3739 Enjoy Italian favorites from Grandma’s kitchen and some suprises in a cozy, charming environment. Private parties and catering available.

Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse is Western New York’s premier spot for fine dining, business meetings, private parties, and select off site catering.

Glen Park Tavern 5507 Main St., Williamsville; 626-9333 GPT focuses on American cuisine such as hot peppers, Glen Park burger, barbecue ribs, and Delmonico steak. Casual, friendly dining atmosphere in the heart of Williamsville.

Grapevine 2545 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, 691-7791 Reliable American and Greek fare for lunch, dinner, drinks and banquets.

Gene McCarthy’s 73 Hamburg St., Buffalo; 885-8948 Traditional Irish Pub with on-site brewery and full pub menu.

Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse 5110 Main St., Williamsville; 650-5566

Green Eats Kitchen 6445 West Quaker St., Orchard Park, 997-6370 Smoothie and juice bar serving delicious, fresh, healthy options including salads, soups, and gourmet toasts.

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Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream

9160 Transit Rd., East Amherst; 636-1803 The former site of Grover Cleveland’s hunting lodge. Its specialty is the giant Groverburger.

79 Canal St., Lockport; 201-1643 1900 Hertel Ave., Buffalo Premier small-batch artisan ice cream with unique flavors, sudaes, cakes, and novelties.

Hamburg Brewing Company 6553 Boston State Rd., Hamburg; 649-3249 A huge selections craft beers, from housemade to imported, plus wine, and an eleveated pub fare menu.

Lebro’s 330 Campbell Blvd., Getzville; 688-0404 Storied bar/eatery serving Italian classics & American dishes in quaint, relaxed digs.

Homegrown Bistro 4211 N Buffalo Rd. Orchard Park, 725-3849 A focus on breakfast and lunch and bistro fare like pork belly and chipotle chicken paninis, plus numerous vegetarian and glutenfree options.

Left Bank

Ilio DiPaolo’s

Lenox Grill

3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell; 825-3675; iliodipaolos.com

140 North St., Buffalo; 884-1700 Located in the historic Lenox Hotel at Delaware and North in downtown Buffalo. Great comfort food, weekly specials menu, WNY’s largest bottled beer selection. Offstreet parking.

A Buffalo tradition since 1965 for lunch, dinner, or special events, featuring old-world Italian recipes, professional service, and an award winning wine list.

511 Rhode Island, Buffalo; 882-3509 Specialties include artichokestuffed portabello mushroom with peppercorn wine sauce, roast pork tenderloin with Grand Marnier sauce.

Joey’s Place 1122 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; 322-6209 Affordable Buffalo fare; serves beer, wine, classic cocktails & hand-carved roast beef on weck sandwiches. Great meeting place for happy hours

Mambrino King 720 Main St., East Aurora; 714-9293 Mambrino offers great wines, beers, specialty teas, and espresso drinks.

Table service includes chacuterie, cheese, small plates, desserts and one of a kind Jaclyn chocolates.

JuiCy Burger 1 Buffalo St., Hamburg; 648-3200 The ultimate comfort food, Juicy Burgers are made to order from fresh igredients; expanded patio seating, and healthy menu additions.

Mangia Ristorante 4264 North Buffalo Rd., Orchard Park; 662-9469 Offering Italian-American fare, such as pasta, soup, salad, and dessert.

Mansion on Delaware Avenue Lait Cru Brasserie 346 Connecticut St., Buffalo; 462-4100 Operating in the Horsefeathers Market, this French-Inspired brasserie on Buffalo’s West Side serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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414 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; 886-3300 This AAA Four Diamond Awardwinning historic boutique luxury hotel combines Second Empire architecture with modern elegance and comforts.

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Ming Teh

1112 Genesee St., Buffalo; 853-1390 Inventive and well-prepared dishes include simple offerings such as roasted chicken, houseground burgers, and a wide variety of vegetable dishes. A small craft cocktail program augments a curated list of craft beer and wine.

126 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie, ON; 905-871-7971; mingtehrestaurant.com Discover a unique dining experience overlooking the Niagara River with the best gourmet Chinese cusine just over the Peace Bridge

Melting Pot One Walden Galleria, Buffalo; 685-6358 Savory and sweet fondue combines with a well-curated wine list and beverage offerings for a unique experience amid shopping heaven.

Morton’s The Steakhouse Hyatt Regency, 2 Fountain Plaza., Buffalo; 856-0157; Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton’s seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience with fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak.

specials, full service bar featuring an extensive wine list, craft cocktails and locally brewed beers.

Nina’s Custard My Tomato Pie 3035 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst; 260-1043 My Tomato Pie offers a menu of homemade soups, gourmet pizzas, calzones, pastas, and sandwiches, as well as gluten-free items. Lunch, dinner, banquets, and catering.

MTK Prime 5195 Main St., Williamsville; 428-3957 Located in the Wyndham Garden Hotel, MTK offers breakfast, dinner, and drinks plus signature crust steaks daily entrees, and dessert

2640 North Forest Rd., Getzville; 688-4033 x319 A fully Kosher dairy and vgetarian café celebraing the diversity within Israeli cuisine.

Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Savor 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls; 210-2580 A fine dining establishment professionally managed but manned by students; Savor is the highlight

Darlene Schaefer, Owner Liz Brace, Designer 6045 Goodrich Road Clarence Center, NY 14032 Phone: 716:741.4500 yourstrulypaperie.com

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2577 Millersport Hwy., Getzville; 636-0345 This ice cream shop and hot dog stand turned restaurant offers an expanded menu along with year round indoor seating and two patios.

Nosh Myer’s Tel Aviv Cafe

Milos 5877 Main St., Williamsville; 810-9489 Classic Greek diner menu served in a contemporary atmosphere.

of any trip to the beautiful Culinary Institute.

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47 Russell St., Rochester; (585) 445-8700 In homage to its industrial surroundings, Nosh represents honest, hands-on, sociable food and drink served with an uncompromising commitment to hospitality.

Oliver’s 2095 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; 877–9662 Experience exquisite cuisine, exceptional service, and an

Dining award-winning wine list in a warm and contemporary ambiance.

Parkside Meadow 2 Russell St., Buffalo; 834-8348 Parkside Meadow is a casual restaurant located near the zoo.

Its decor pays tribute to Buffalo’s history.

Pizza Plant Italian Deli & Pub 7770 Transit Rd., Williamsville; 632-0800; 125 Main St., Buffalo, 626-5566 Pizza Plant is famous for its pod, a fresh-baked shell of dough stuffed with items of your choice. Also features a variety of craft beers and twenty wines by the glass.

Patina 250 250 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; 290-0060 Patina 250 offers seasonal, chefdriven cuisine with a devotion to wood-fired cooking, and delectable small plates designed for sharing.

Raclettes 537 Main St., 436-3244 Casual French bistro with raclette grills, fondues, lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner.

Picasso’s Pizza

Romeo and Juliets Caffe & Bakery

3440 Transit Rd., Depew; 668-0334 Famous Buffalo-style pizza, wings, calzones, subs, and all your favorites made to order with quality ingredients. Call for other locations and hours.

1292-1294 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; 873-5730; 2512 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda; 862-3980; 5199 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville; 839-4960; 4572 Clark St.,

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Dining Hamburg; 646-4644 Sit-down and counter service, offering pasta, pizza, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, wine list. Open for lunch and dinner.

Roycroft Inn 40 South Grove St., East Aurora; 652-5552 A national landmark Arts & Crafts inn with luxury accommodations and fine dining. Specialties include contemporary American cuisine with classical touches.

7800 Transit Rd.; 634-6000; Family owned in WNY since 1927, fresh made Italian & American favorites with natural ingredients.

Patios, banquets, catering, live music, 60 taps, wines, fine spirits, 70 TVs.

Scotch ‘n’ Sirloin 3999 Maple Rd., Amherst; 837-4900 Classic WNY steakhouse featuring prime cuts of beef and a variety of other offerings.

Seabar Ru’s Pierogi 295 Niagara St., Buffalo; 235-8243 Ru’s Pierogi uses fresh ingredients to create unique, modern flavor profiles for a modern twist on traditional Polish cuisine at this fast casual restaurant and food truck.

Russell’s Steaks,Chops & More 6675 Transit Rd., Williamsville; 636-4900 Russell J. Salvatore has used his forty years in the business to complete his newest vision.

Experience hospitality and cuisine all under one roof at the new Salvatore’s Grand Hotel and his signature restaurant. Visit salvatoresgrand.com for more info.

Salvatore’s Italian Gardens

Friendly tavern since 1887 pours drinks on original mahogany bar and plates American fare.

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6461 Transit Rd., Depew; 683-7990 A unique atmosphere offering a memorable dining experience.

Winner of AAA automobile club dining award for over a decade.

Santasiero’s Restaurant 1329 Niagara St., Buffalo; 886-9197 This is old-school, no-frills, Buffalostyle Italian-American cuisine.

Specialties: pasta fagioli, eggplant parmesan, and pasta Santanesta.

Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill 1402 Millersport Hwy., Williamsville; 688-3081;

475 Ellicott, Buffalo; 332-2928 One of chef Mike Andrzejewski’s creative visions, Seabar offers his trademark sushi as well as a broad array of worldly flavors and preparations.

SEAR 200 Delaware Ave.; 319-1090 SEAR is a modern take on the traditional steakhouse and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu, an extensive wine list, and wellcurated craft cocktail program.

Sinatra’s 945 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo; 877-9419 Italian-American cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere gorgeously updated in 2018; specialties: braciole, osso bucco, and veal specials.

Soho Burger Bar 64 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo; 856-7646 This bar features nightlife plus a full menu of gourmet burgers made from a custom blend of quality ground beef, handformed, and attentively prepared.

Steamworks Coffee Roasters 51 Canal St., Lockport; 727-0701 Not your typical cup of joe, Steamworks searches out some of the best green beans from around the world, then roasts small batches in-house crafting a superior cup of pour-over coffee.

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Dining Steelbound Brewery 6600 Route 219, Ellicottville; 699-2042 Fresh, local, and seasonal fare, plus craft beer and spirits.

Sun Cuisines 1989 Niagara St., Buffalo; 447-0202; 5759 Main St., Williamsville; 313-2211 Award-winning Burmese food.

Enjoy the only black rice bar in the US. Curry, Pad Thai, Sashimi. Casual setting; takeout available.

Sweet_ness 7 Café 216 Grant St., Buffalo; 883-1738 Great coffee, panini, waffles, soups, and more in a charming atmosphere.

beer battered fish and chips, and build your own burger.

The Cub Room 739 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester; (585)363-5694 Fresh, seasonal American fair meets an inspired menu, with a great network of purveyors locally, regionally, producing food and drink with integrity.

The Irishman 5601 Main St., Williamsville; 626-2670 Food featuring distinctly Irish flavor made through the successful combination of current culinary trends and old family recipes.

Banquet room available.

The Place Tacos, Community & Beer 6449 Transit Rd., East Amherst; 458-0380 True, the gourmet tacos are delectable and imaginative. And a wide selection of Mexican, domestic, and craft beer (and wine and cocktails) offer refreshment and variety.

Tavern at Windsor Park 8444 Transit Rd., Williamsville; 689-6600 This very English pub features classic British offerings as well as burgers, wraps, salads, and other comfort foods.

Ted’s Jumbo Red Hots 7018 Transit Rd., Williamsville; 633-1700 (call for other locations) Specialties include foot-long hot dogs, cheese or chili hamburgers, Italian and Polish sausage, and fries and rings.

The Burning Buffalo 1504 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; 259-9060 The elevated bar menu features everyhting from deep fried pickles to grilled Hudson Valley foie gras,

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229 Lexington Ave., Buffalo; 882-7522 The ambiance and old-time charm Buffalonians have come to love: roast turkey dinners, “Thinnie Flynnie” sandwiches, and Tom & Jerrys.

The Roaming Table lewistonfoodtours.com; (800) 656-0713 Sample award winning restaurants while learning the history of the quaint town of Lewiston, New York, on a local food tour.

Tom’s Restaurant 3221 Sheridan Dr., Amherst; 837-7310 Calling itself “home of the souvlaki,” Tom’s Restaurant is known for its souvlaki. Tom’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Trattoria Aroma 307 Bryant St., Buffalo, 881-7592; 5229 Main St., Williamsville, 631-2687; 4840 N. French Rd., E. Amherst, 688-8848 Traditional regional Italian cuisine

Dining with a European feel. Brick oven pizzas, house-made pastas, and distinctive seafood. Attached Enoteca Wine Bar.

Vera 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo; 551-6262 Vera, located on the vibrant block of Lexington and Ashland, is best known for its artisanal cocktails and thriving bar scene. A casual menu and hip dining room keep this place hoppin’.

Villagio 7 Monroe St., Ellicottville; 699-2199 Osteria 166’s country cousin serves up fine Italian with family-style options.

Yolo Restaurant and Lounge 5841 Transit Rd., East Amherst; 688-4479 Yolo offers casual American cuisine in a friendly lounge setting.

Viking Lobster Company 366 Tonawanda St., Buffalo; 873-1079 Model ships and mounted fish foster a high-seas vibe at this comfy seafood spot with a covered patio serving traditional seafood and steak; reservations required.

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Sports Arenas BUFFALO RIVER WORKS 359 Ganson St., Buffalo, buffaloriverworks.com, 342-2292 Home of the Queen City Roller Girls, WNY’s roller derby, and various other sporting events including recently added MMA and wrestling.

COCA-COLA FIELD One James D. Griffin St., Buffalo, milb.com/buffalo, 846-2000 Home of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons of the International League, CocaCola Field is one of the largest parks in all of Minor League Baseball.

It also hosts various events and concerts upon occasion.

KEYBANK CENTER 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plz., Buffalo, keybankcenter.com, 888-223-6000 KeyBank Center is home to the

Sabres and Buffalo’s largest indoor concert venue. See website for future engagements.

HARBORCENTER

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100 Washington St., Buffalo, harborcenter.com, 855-4767 HARBORCENTER is a hockeythemed mixed-use development adjacent to KeyBankCenter featuring ice rinks, a hotel, shops and restaurants including (716) Food and Sport.

NORTHTOWN CENTER 1615 Amherst Manor Dr., Williamsville, northtowncenteratamherst.com, 631-7555 The Northtown Center is a multipurpose arena in Amherst, located adjacent to the University at Buffalo. It boasts four ice rinks

for figure skating, hockey and other on-ice events, baseball diamonds, and a sports training and fitness center.

NEW ERA FIELD 1 Bills Dr., Orchard Park, buffalobills.com/stadium, 648-1800 New Era Field, originally Rich Stadium and also known as “The Ralph,” is a stadium in Orchard Park.

Opened in 1973, it is the home to the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League and world-class tailgating.

UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO NORTH CAMPUS 102 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, buffalo.edu, 645-2000 UB hosts football, soccer, and track and field events at UB Stadium, and its basketball, wrestling and volleyball events at Alumni Arena, while the tennis teams use the world-class University Tennis Center. The women’s softball team competes at Nan Harvey Field adjacent to UB Stadium while the baseball team plays across the street at Amherst Audubon Field.

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Special Attractions 285 Elmwood Ave.; albrightknox.org or 882-8700 Vibrant museum in the heart of Buffalo’s cultural district actively collecting and exhibiting art since 1862. Experience something new every time.

AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls, aquariumofniagara.org, 285-3575 This non-profit public aquarium dedicated to education and conservation, featuring touch tanks, sea lion shows, “Meet a Seal,” and Humboldt penguin exhibit.

BUFFALO HISTORY MUSEUM and TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE 1 Museum Ct., Buffalo, buffalohistory.org, 873-9644

The Buffalo History Museum is home to exhibits, artifacts, and a variety of ongoing programming documenting the area’s history. See its website for a calendar of events.

BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, sciencebuff.org, 896-5200 Buffalo’s natural science museum features permanent, traveling, and hands-on exhibits from anthropology, botany, geology, entomology, and zoology. BMoS houses over 700,000 specimens.

BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, buffalogardens.com, 827-1584 The Botanical Gardens features a vintage Lord & Burnham-designed

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Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

conservatory set in Frederick Law Olmsted’ South Park. Displays include a Palm Dome, Asian Rainforest, Aquatic Gardens, and much more.

See website for details.

BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY NAVAL & MILITARY PARK 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo | buffalonavalpark.org | 847-1773 The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie featuring several

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decommissioned US Naval vessels, including the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcherclass destroyer USS The Sullivans, the submarine USS Croaker and variety of smaller vehicles, vessels, and aircraft.

BUFFALO NIAGARA HERITAGE VILLAGE 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst, bnhv.org, 689-1440 Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is an open-air museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Town of Amherst, the Village of Williamsville, and the Niagara Frontier. Exhibitions, events, and festivals make BNHV fun for everyone.

BUFFALO ZOO 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, buffalozoo.org, 837-3900 Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo is

the third oldest zoo in the United States. Open year round, the zoo exhibits a diverse collection of animals and more than 300 species of plants.

CANALSIDE 44 Prime St.; canalsidebuffalo.com or 574-1537 This historic district was once the western terminus of the Erie Canal.

Today, it has become a rich site of development, revival, and activity with over 1000 activities, like cultural events, festivals and more.

DARIEN LAKE 9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center, darienlake.com, 585-599-2211 Darien Lake is New York’s largest water and theme park with rides, thrills and coasters the whole family will adore, plus world-class concerts and entertainment.

WALK in the FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY HISTORIC: Discover French, British and Native influences on American history.

AUTHENTIC: Interact with reenactors, exhibits and programs that bring history to life.

SCENIC: Explore original 18th century buildings overlooking the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and Canada.

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EXPLORE & MORE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

PEOPLE INC. MUSEUM OF DISABILITY

300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora exploreandmore.org, 655-5131 With hundreds of different handson exhibits designed to thrill and educate kids ages 1–10, and a full roster of activities and events, Explore & More is not only fun, it’s one of the coolest museums for kids we’ve ever seen.

3826 Main St., Amherst, museumofdisability.org, 629-3626 The Museum of Disability History is dedicated to advancing the understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities. The Museum’s exhibits, collections, archives, and educational programming creates awareness and a platform for dialogue and discovery.

OLD FORT NIAGARA Route 18 F, Youngstown, oldfortniagara.org, 745-7611 Fort Niagara is the oldest continuously occupied military site in North America. In 1934, Old Fort Niagara opened as a historic site and public museum within beautiful Fort Niagara State Park where Niagara River flows into Lake Ontario.

WHITWORTH FERGUSON PLANETARIUM Buckham Hall, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, fergusonplanetarium.com, 878-4911 The planetarium is an indoor theater offering a variety of live and recorded programs about space science and astronomy.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 710 Main Street Theater www.sheas.org/710main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Aesthetic Associates Centre (716)839-1700 www.gr8look.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Amberleigh - Capital Senior Living (716)689-4195 www.capitalsenior.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 American Academy of Ballet (716)688-4774 www.aab-buffalo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Amherst Symphony Orchestra (716)633-4606 www.amherst.ny.us/news/symphony.asp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ANNARLETTE (716)833-7000 www.annarlette.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Anthony Baldi & Associates (716)626-3296 www.ameripriseadvisors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Arts Council of Wyoming County (585)237-3517 www.artswyco.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Arts Services Initiative of WNY (716)362-8389 www.asiwny.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Babeville Buffalo (716)852-3835 www.babevillebuffalo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Batavia Downs Gaming (585)343-3750 www.bataviadownsgaming.com . . . . . . . . . . 3 Beechwood Continuing Care (716)810-7370 www.beechwoodcare.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Benchmark Development Group (716)833-4986 www.benchmarkgrp.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Black Willow Winery LLC (716)439-1982 www.BlackWillowWinery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Brickyard Brewing Company (716)754-7227 www.brickyardpub.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Buffalo Chamber Music Society (716)462-4939 www.bflochambermusic.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Buffalo Choral Arts Society (716)775-7664 www.buffalochoralarts.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours (716)246-9080 www.buffalodoubledeckerbus.com . . . . . . 67 Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus (716)883-1277 www.buffalogaymenschorus.org . . . . . . . . . 26 Buffalo Limousine (800)599-2088 www.buffalolimousine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Buffalo Opera Unlimited (716)882-1692 www.buffalooperaunlimited.org . . . . . . . . . 34 Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus (716)980-5701 www.bpchorus.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Buffalo Seminary (716)885-6780 www.buffaloseminary.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Capello I LLC (716)639-8019 www.capellosalon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Cara Mia Pet Resort (716)568-2272 www.caramiapetresort.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Carol Esposito / Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (716)864-0478 www.carolesposito.howardhanna.com . . . 57 Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau (716)357-4569 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Configuration Dance Theatre & School of Ballet (716)883-4510 www.balletbuffalo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Corto’s Salon and Seasons Spa (716)648-3120 www.cortossalonandspa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Curly’s Grill & Banquet Center (716)824-9716 www.curlysgrille.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 De Salon (716)626-0006 www.desalonhair.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Dr. Andrew P. Giacobbe (716)634-5555 www.wnyplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Eastview Mall (585)223-3693 www.eastviewmall.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Eckl’s@Larkin (716)331-3242 www.eckls.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Evergreen Health Services (716)847-2441 www.evergreenhs.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Excuria Salon and Spa (716)839-3106 www.excuriaspa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Explore Buffalo (716)245-3032 www.explorebuffalo.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Feel Rite Fresh Markets (716)835-5686 www.feel-rite.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Fox Run Orchard Park (716)662-5001 www.foxrunorchardpark.com . . . . . . . . . . . BC Franco’s Pizza (716)866-1866 www.francospizza.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Gates Circle Wines and Liquor (716)884-1346 www.gatescircleliquor.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Gene McCarthy’s (716)855-8948 www.genemccarthys.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Glen Park Tavern (716)626-9333 www.glenparktavernbuffalo.com . . . . . . . . 86 Grant, Michael MD PC (716)677-6404 www.grantmichaeltmdpcnewyork.com . . 94 Hairworks (716)873-3163 www.hairworkswny.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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HealthNow New York Inc./Blue Cross & Blue Shield (716)887-6900 www.bcbswny.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hogan Willig (716)636-7600 www.hoganwillig.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hunt Real Estate/Michelle C. Winer (716)633-5350 www.michellewiner.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Independent Health (716)635-4870 www.redshirttreatment.com . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Irish Classical Theater (716)853-1380 www.irishclassicaltheatre.com . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Juicy Burger (716)648-3200 www.juicyburgerbar.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Kavinoky Theatre (716)829-7668 www.kavinokytheatre.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Law Office of Lindy Korn (716)856-5676 www.lkorn-law.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Leave a Legacy WNY (716)508-0525 www.leavealegacywny.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Liberty Hound (716)845-9173 www.libertyhoundbuffalo.com . . . . . . . . . . 20 Little Black Dress Shop (716)662-3765 www.littleblackdress.biz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lucky Day Whiskey Bar (716)322-0547 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo (716)633-0088 www.mercedesbenzbuffalo.com . . . . . . . . . . 7 Misuta Chows (716)259-8228 www.https://misutachows.com . . . . . . . . 80 Mount St. Mary’s Academy (716)877-1358 www.msmacademy.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 MusicalFare Theatre (716)839-8540 www.musicalfare.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Old Fort Niagara (716)745-7611 www.oldfortniagara.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Opera-Lytes (716)837-3440 www.operalytes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Optical Store (716)874-4554 www.buffaloeyecenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Orchard Park Symphony (716)474-5843 www.orchardparksymphony.org . . . . . . . . . 28 Palace Theatre (Lockport) (716)438-1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.org . . . . . . . . . . 14 Park Creek Senior Living Community (716)632-3000 www.park-creek.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Patina 250 (716)290-0600 www.patinagroup.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Paula’s Donuts (716)862-4246 www.paulasdonuts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Pizza Plant (716)632-0800 www.pizzaplant.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 PLAY/GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Premium Mortgage (716)633-0501 www.premiummortgage.com . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Renew Bath & Body (716)881-0177 www.renewbathandbody.com . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Salvatore’s Hospitality (716)683-7990 www.salvatores.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Santora’s Pizza Pub and Grill (716)688-3081 www.santoras.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Shea’s Performing Arts Center (716)847-0850 www.sheas.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover Spa Niagara LLC. (716)205-0039 www.spaniagarausa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Spiel the Wine LLC (716)861-8421 www.wgrz.com/spielthewine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Studio M Hair Design (716)632-9670 www.studiomhairdesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sun Restaurant/Sun Cuisines (716)447-0202 www.suncuisines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 The Irishman Pub and Eatery (716)626-2670 www.irishmanpub.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Theatre of Youth Company (716)884-4400 www.theatreofyouth.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tom’s Restaurant (716)837-7310 www.tomsrestaurantbuffalony.com . . . . . . 16 Torn Space (716)812-5733 www.tornspacetheater.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 UB Anderson Gallery (716)829-3754 www.ubartgalleries.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 UB Center for the Arts (716)645-2787 www.ubcfa.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 UB Department of Theatre and Dance (716)645-6897 www.theatredance.buffalo.edu . . . . . . . . . . 52 Village Eatery Italian Bistro (716)433-0688 www.villageeatery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Westin Hotels (866)716-8101 www.westinbuffalo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 WKBW TV Channel 7 (716)845-6100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 WNY Book Arts Center (716)348-1430 www.wnybookarts.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Yours Truly (716)741-4500 www.yourstrulypaperie.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84