Arts & Culture

Opera Event in Nearby London to Benefit Hospice Campaign

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 2:41pm

Opera Event in Nearby London to Benefit Hospice Campaign

Music lovers will want to travel to nearby London, Ontario for an intimate evening of opera with tenor, songwriter and musician Charles Di Raimondo, as well as special guest sopranos Victoria Gydov and Caroline Ferraro! “Passione — A Night at the Opera,” will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Marconi Club of London, located at 120 Clarke Road.

Di Raimondo, a member of Canada’s Three Tenors, has performed in Carmen, La Traviata, Rigoleto, Cavalleria Rusticana and Handel's Messiah. He will also present works from his newest album, Passione.

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Enjoy The Journey to Host Creative Classes, Contests and More

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:49pm

Enjoy The Journey to Host Creative Classes, Contests and More

Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery at 1168 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, has released it upcoming schedule of all-ages events. Hours at the gallery are 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

A cob web chaser class with Karen Koch will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Using a stick, your hands and feet and a broomcorn, you will construct a cobweb chaser with a pine handle. The broom will feature Appalachian-style plaiting and will be a joy to use for years to come. The cost of the class is $35.

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London’s Sunfest Event to Celebrate Music, Dance and the Arts

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:01am

London’s Sunfest Event to Celebrate Music, Dance and the Arts

One of nearby London, Ontario’s most anticipated summer events, TD Sunfest 2013 is set for its annual return from July 4-7 in beautiful Victoria Park. Canada’s premier celebration of the global arts, Sunfest is a unique, high-profile event featuring more than 30 professional world music, dance and jazz ensembles based in Canada and abroad.

Sunfest is a nonprofit community arts group dedicated to promoting cross-cultural awareness and understanding of the arts across a range of disciplines, such as music, dance and the visual arts. Through the organization’s World Music & Jazz Concert Series and the free-admission Sunfest event, they celebrate brilliant music and dance ensembles representing diverse cultures from around the world.

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Russell’s Atelier Offers Professional Art Services, Impressive Art Gallery

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 12:44pm

Russell’s Atelier Offers Professional Art Services, Impressive Art Gallery

Russell Cleversley has been part of the Western New York arts scene for some four decades. In 1972, his artistic interests began to surface when he accepted a position doing art reproduction work for a local company. As his knowledge of the art industry expanded, his own artistic talents emerged. And today, the well-known artist is also the proud owner of Russell’s Atelier, an artist services center and art gallery located at 10 Center Road in West Seneca.

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Two Shows of SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody

Submitted by Colleen Knopeck

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 10:26am

University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts will be hosting two performances of SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody at the Mainstage Theater. On Apr. 29 and Apr. 30, grab your best girlfriends and be prepared to get spanked. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. but arrive at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy a signature drink by Falletta's Restaurant at the cash bar, or shop around at area businesses in the Atrium Area.

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Urinetown: The Musical

Submitted by Colleen Knopeck

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 10:25am

University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts will be showing Urinetown The Musical from April 24 through April 28, 2013. Shows are at 7:30 p.m.

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Creative Classes, Photo Contests Planned at Enjoy The Journey

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 4:57pm

Creative Classes, Photo Contests Planned at Enjoy The Journey

Numerous classes and events are planned in the upcoming days and weeks at Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery, located at 1168 Orchard Park Road in West Seneca.

“Creative Muse,” an evening for artists to come together and network with other artists and creative types, will he held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25. This month’s event will feature special guest artist Mary Claire, who will speak on blogging and more.

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