1-24 - Digital Arts Student Show, Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College 585-343-0055 x6490
1-24 - In-Depth Tour 10:30am, Basic Tour 2pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (closed Wed), pre-register, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff, Derby 947-9217
1-29 – Explore Even More, each Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm, activities specially set up for our youngest visitors, Explore & More Children’s Museum, East Aurora 655-5131
1-6/9 - Kelly Richardson: Legion, video exhibition, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700
1-6/30 - Smiles for Life, East Amherst Dental is continuing to support Smiles for Life. This year from March 4th - June 30th when they offer their professional take-home or in-office "Extra Smile Teeth Whitening" in exchange for your tax-deductible donation. The team donates their time and services and 100% of the donations go to Camp Good Days!, 6471 Transit Road, East Amherst 689-6300
1-7/21 - Western NY Collects: Josh Iguchi Exhibit, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University 286-8200
1-6/30 – New Member Sign-up Bonus, all new members get to pick from the drum for a Match Play, Seneca Gaming & Entertainment, Salamanca 945-8725
1-9/28 - Four Decades of Abstraction, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University 286-8200
1-12/31 - Modern Childhood Exhibit, over 150+ toys and games, some of the biggest hits of the 20th century, hands-on kid’s activities, Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, Amherst 689-1440
2,6,13,20,30 - Tuscarora Beadwork Gusset Purse, pre-register, The History Center, Lockport 434-7433
2-11/16 - Guided Museum Tour 1-2pm offered the 1st Thursday and 3rd Saturday of the month, depart from museum entrance hall, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, N. Tonawanda 693-1885
3,10,17,24,31 - Wits n' Giggles: Friday Night Comedy, a weekly comedy series 6-9pm, non-stop laughter and entertainment with hostesses and servers to satisfy all of your food and beverage needs, doors will open at 6pm for seating and drinks while food orders will be taken starting at 6:30pm, and the show will begin at 7pm, an 18 & up event with a two drink minimum for 21 & over, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, 484-2624
3-6/30 – Spring Safari Tour Season, see wild animals (bison, elk, zebra, ostriches, EMU, water buffalo and more) up close in our open-air trolleys every Fri., Sat. & Sun. in May & June, Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, Varysburg 585-535-4100
4,11,18,25 - Tours of the Buffalo Religious Arts Center 11am-1pm,
established to collect and preserve fine art from the many houses of worship that have closed their doors in the Western New York area, stained glass windows, statuary and art work that we are collecting provide a unique insight into Buffalo’s culture as well as artistic history, religious art from all denominations, Buffalo Religious Arts Center, Buffalo 481-2350
4,11,25 - Art Classes for Kids 9-10:30am, ages 5-15, an art work will be completed at each class, Buffalo and Erie Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-1584 x291
4-5/25 - Wegmans Family Garden Activities, every Sat. 10:30am-11:30am, nutrition/food themed hands-on programming for kids 4-10, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-1584 x291
4-6/29 - Transition, exhibit by Chad Grohma, VanOver Fine Arts, Springville 592-8255
4,6/12,9/9,8/28 - What to Wear to an Interview 6:30-8pm, First impressions are everything!, interactive workshop, participants will learn how to appropriately dress and behave during an interview, ages 18 and up, Stutelage Innovations, East Amherst 316-2663
4-8/31 - Auto Racing Saturdays 7-11pm, State Line Speedway, Jamestown 664-2326
4-11/27 - Farmer’s Market Wed. & Sat. 7am-1pm, Aurora Village Shopping Center, East Aurora 655-1927
5-10/13 – Schoolhouse # 8 History Center & Museum, open Sundays 1-4pm, restored one-room schoolhouse with period furnishings, memorabilia, free admission, group tours by appt., Library Campus, North Collins 337-3341
5-11/16 - Guided Museum Tour 1-2pm offered the 1st Thursday and 3rd Saturday of the month, depart from museum entrance hall, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, N. Tonawanda 693-1885
6,13,6/3,10 - Morning Adult Water Color Classes, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-1584
6-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
8,15,22 - Wildflower Talk 7-9pm, talks and walks about native spring wildflowers, Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
8,15,22,29 - The Outsiders Club 6-7pm, read and discuss chapters from The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, club will read, discuss, and respond to the book in personal reading journals and engage in fun related activities, bring a copy of The Outsiders to class, Stutelage Innovations, East Amherst 316-2663
8,6/1,7/16,8/7 - Job Searching Techniques, where is the best place to find job postings, learn how to maximize your time and efficiently find job openings that match your interests, make the most out of your application so that you can land an interview, ages 18 and up, Stutelage Innovations, East Amherst 316-2663
13-14,6/18-19,7/13,20, 8/13-14 - Resume Writing Workshop, learn about the different types of resumes, sections to include in your resume, and resume Dos and Don’ts, participants must attend both sessions, ages 18 and up, Stutelage Innovations, East Amherst 316-2663
18,6/26,7/30,8/24 - How to Write a Cover Letter, learn how to make a first impression that will set you apart from other candidates, informational workshop, ages 18 and up, Stutelage Innovations, East Amherst 316-2663
19-9/29 - Jamestown's Top Ten, summer exhibit will feature large and small items that tell a big story, Fenton History Center, Jamestown 664-6256
21 - Insiders Tour and Luncheon 11:30am, pre-register, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff, Derby 947-9217
21 - Rock ‘n Roll is Here to Stay, Lancaster Opera House 683-1776
22 – William Pryor Letchworth Birthday Celebration 9am-1pm, outdoor celebration with 10 stations to visit, each station will have different topic including: flintknapping, civil war camp life, wool spinning, cake available, Letchworth State Park, Castile 585-493-3616
22 – The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, Dallas Children’s Theater, Artpark 754-4375
22 - Free Wednesday Recital Series 12:30-1pm, Royal Consort, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo 855-0900
23 - All Wright All Day Trolley Tour 8:30am-5:15pm, all-inclusive tour package begins at historic Forest Lawn Cemetery, proceeds by fully-enclosed, climate-controlled trolley to the Martin House Complex for an extended tour, then to the Fontana Boathouse on the Black Rock Canal for an in-depth tour, after lunch at Acqua (included), the day continues with an extended tour of the Graycliff Estate in Derby then returns to Forest Lawn to visit the Blue Sky Mausoleum, pre-register 856-3858
23 - The War of 1812 in Niagara County 7pm, look at actual local events, The History Center, Lockport 434-7433
23 - Adult Flag Football League Thursday Nights, 7 on 7, 12 weeks plus playoffs, pre-register team, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena 484-2624
23-24 - Rare Posters c.1900-1930, Stolen by Nazi Goebbels on Kristellnacht, universally declared "the most significant collection of its type in existence", rare posters seized by the Nazis in 1938 from a Jewish dentist on the orders of Hitler's Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, then held behind the Iron Curtain in Communist East Berlin, are here in Western New York to be on display and available for purchase one night only Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6-9 pm, exhibit includes works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Lucian Bernhard, Ludwig Hohlwein, Wassily Kandinsky, Käthe Kollwitz, Max Pechstein, Otto Dix, and Jules Cheret,
private showing for members of the press, holocaust survivors and their families or art collectors will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 6-9 pm, RESERVATIONS for private showings can be obtained by calling, first floor, Urban Design, LLC, East Aurora, 714-5861 or 491-1637
24 - Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra, Lancaster Opera House 683-1776
24-27 - Armed Forces Weekend, $2 off Safari Tour trolley rides for armed forces, Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, Varysburg 585-535-4100
24-27 - Memorial Day Trailride, camping available, Little Valley Riders Club 440-0175
25 - Wildflower Walk 1-3pm, wander the woods in search of spring wildflowers, Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
25 - Community-Wide Garage and Yard Sales 9am-5pm, map/list available after 5/13, Mayville Village Offices 753-3113
25 - Garden Tour 12:30-1:30pm, led by a local horticulturist who helped design & plant the gardens, Red Brick Farm, Mayville 753-3242
25 - Amish Relief Auction 9:30am, quilts, furniture, toys, machinery, crafts, baked goods, cattle, horses and horse related items, home-style refreshments, chicken BBQ, pig roast, ice cream, proceeds will go towards children and other needy families, doctors and hospital bills owed by the Conewango Valley, NY community, Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market 296-5041
25 - Angelica Farmers Market Plant Sale, A soft opening for this charming farmers market with plants and starts, pancake breakfast, music, honey, and market artisanal specialties, Park Circle, Angelica 585-406-1941
25 – Free Learn to Catch a Fish Family Picnic 11am-4pm, carnival-style event, games, activities, educational workshops, free fishing (no license required), free lunch, door prizes, Trailside Lodge, Letchworth State Park, Castile 585-493-3616
25 - Memorial Day Remembrance, visit with President Lincoln and Confederate troops as they join you on your train journey 12pm, Arcade & Attica Railroad, Arcade 585-492-0100
25 - Holland Speedway Grand Opening 7pm gates open 4:45pm, event followed by a big fireworks display, family passes available, free parking, veterans and kids 7 and under are free, Holland Speedway, Holland 418-7223
25 - Bobby Vinton 8pm, Seneca Niagara Events Center, Niagara Falls 299-1100
25 - Glory Days: Bruce Springsteen Tribute, Lancaster Opera House 683-1776
25-26 - Soldiers through the Ages/Attack on Fort George, Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown 745-7611
25-27 - Red, White and Blue Balloon Rally, 6 massed balloon flights, Fri 6:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 6am & 6:30pm, Mon. 6am, Archery Field, Letchworth State Park, Castile 585-493-3340
25-27 - Carousel Park Opens for the Season, 12-6pm Sat. & Sun. through June 12-6pm Wed.-Fri. & Sun. & Sat. 12-8pm July-Labor Day, all rides still 25¢, finally open! Open Sat., Sun. & Mon. of Memorial Day Weekend from 12 - 6pm. Open Saturdays and Sundays through June from 12 - 6pm. July through Labor Day hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 12 - 6pm and Saturday 12 - 8pm. All rides are still 25 cents, Olcott Beach Carousel Park 778-7066
25-26,6/1-2 - Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Open Studio Tour 10am-5pm, The North Shore Arts Alliance invites you to travel the trail of artists as they open their studios to see their work up close, Northern Chautauqua County 224-3381
25,31,6/15 - Summer Salads, “hands-on” demonstration class, menu pairings based on fresh seasonal ingredients, flavor and texture, learn how to make three salads during each session: 1 fruit based salad, 1 starch based salad and 1 vegetable based salad, take home a sampling of each salad to share with your family, adults age 15 and up, Stutelage Innovations, East Amherst 316-2663
26 - Muddy Sneakers/Boots 11am-1pm, hands-on activities for kids 4-12, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-1584 x291
26 - Memorial Day Madness Bingo Session 1pm, A projected $35,000 Must Go Jackpot, plus, there will be games played to win cash prizes, chicken BBQ, pre-sale tickets start April 1, Seneca Gaming & Entertainment, Salamanca 945-8725
27 - Ride to Remember, Gowanda American Legion, Gowanda Harley-Davidson 532-4584
27 - Memorial Day Service 8:45am and Parade 11am, Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse 679-0647
27 - Special Market Day 9am-5pm, Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market, Westfield 326-6258
28 - Cruise Night 5-9pm, rain date 6/4, free Custom and Classic Car show featuring live entertainment performing the tunes of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, food & beverages specials, and $5 free play for driver and each guest that comes in a classic car, Hamburg Casino Parking Lot 646-6109
28 - Iron Maidens 5pm, Gowanda Harley-Davidson 532-4584
28-8/27 - Sunset Paddle on Lake Erie 7pm every Tuesday, rentals available, pre-register, Barcelona Harbor 763-2266
29 - Free Wednesday Recital Series12:30-1pm, Richard Hansen, organ, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo 855-0900
29 - Carrousel Chat: Preserving the Industrial Landscape 7pm, Buffalo and the surrounding communities saw many manufacturing and processing facilities close after 1950, while the companies left town, their factories and warehouses remain, and represent an important chapter in the region and country’s history, Tom Yots, Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara, will be at the museum to discuss the opportunities, challenges, successes, and failures involved in incorporating this aging industrial infrastructure into vibrant twenty-first century communities, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, North Tonawanda 693-1885
29,6/15,8/10 - Job Interviewing Skills, informational workshop in which you will learn appropriate interviewing techniques, answer common and tough interview questions, and learn tips regarding phone interviews, ages 18 and up, Stutelage Innovations, East Amherst 316-2663
29-8/28 - Chautauqua Lake Outlet Paddle 6:45pm every Wednesday, rentals available, pre-register, McCrea Point Park Boat Landing, Jamestown 763-2266
31 -Four Seasons, Four Years, members of the Civil War musical group teach songs and perform at a Civil War encampment in Fiddler’s Green Park, Springville 592-9038
31 - Don Johannes Memorial Big Fish Contest & Pete DeAngelo Three-Fish Contest, 100% cash pay out, Wilson 778-0713
31-6/1 - Bulls -n- Barrels 7:30pm, bull riding, cowgirls barrel racing, specialty act: Coppertown Clown & his 10 trained rescue dogs, 5 fans chosen each night to attempt Horseshoe Barrel Toss, Famous BBQ Beef Sandwiches from 5pm, Gerry Rodeo Grounds 985-4847
31-6/2 - Hollywood Happening, motor cycle event, live music, contests, vendors, food, beer tent, benefits the restoration of the Hollywood Theater, Village of Gowanda 532-6103
31-6/2 - Hollywood Happening Weekend Special Hours, Sat. 8:30am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, Gowanda Harley-Davidson 532-4584
31-6/2 - 100 American Craftsmen, contemporary craft art show and sale, live music, fine art gallery exhibit, and onsite café, Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm, Kenan Center Arena, Lockport 433-2617
31-6/2 - Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, nature field trips with naturalists, birds, insects, pond life, owl prowls, tent nature talks, star watching, camping & cabins, pre-register, Allegany State Park, Salamanca 569-2345
31-6/2 - WNY Dairy Ag Festival, 25th Anniversary, farm animals, Civil War Encampment, trolley tours, fireworks, Health & Wellness Fair, Sat. Parade 10am, live music including Terry Buchwald (Elvis), food, over 50 crafters, antique & classic car show, amusement rides, Princess Crowning, contests, $1000 plus Springville Shopping Spree Give-Away, Downtown Springville 592-2851
31-6/15 - Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lancaster Opera House 683-1776
31-6/16 - Chautauqua In June Learning Festival, focuses on agriculture and grape heritage, many learning experiences offered, Chautauqua County Visitors’ Bureau 357-4569
31-8/1 - Photography: The Art of Taking a Second Look Class, Fri. 6-8pm, Sat, 9am-12pm, pre-register, Carnahan Center at Jamestown Community College 338-1005
1-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
2-10/13 – Schoolhouse # 8 History Center & Museum, open Sundays 1-4pm, restored one-room schoolhouse with period furnishings, memorabilia, free admission, group tours by appt., Library Campus, North Collins 337-3341
5-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
2-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
4-10/13 – Schoolhouse # 8 History Center & Museum, open Sundays 1-4pm, restored one-room schoolhouse with period furnishings, memorabilia, free admission, group tours by appt., Library Campus, North Collins 337-3341
1-10/13 – Schoolhouse # 8 History Center & Museum, open Sundays 1-4pm, restored one-room schoolhouse with period furnishings, memorabilia, free admission, group tours by appt., Library Campus, North Collins 337-3341
6-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
4-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
6-10/13 – Schoolhouse # 8 History Center & Museum, open Sundays 1-4pm, restored one-room schoolhouse with period furnishings, memorabilia, free admission, group tours by appt., Library Campus, North Collins 337-3341
1-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
6-12/28 - Buffalo ComedySportz, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 7pm, improvisational comedy played as a sport (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea - except, with us, the points do matter!, 2 teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz, everything we do is improvised, no scripts or pre-planned scenes, a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions - they must be clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head, clean, positive entertainment that is guaranteed to please even the toughest crowd, we do not accept reservations without the purchase of tickets, arrive at least twenty minutes before showtime to purchase your tickets or order online, group tickets available, 4476 Main St, Amherst 393-8669
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