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.

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.

The Winter Market at Horsefeathers, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side, continues its successful run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through May 4. 

Entertaining guests this Saturday, April 6, will be Dan & Leanne from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and accordionist Mary Frances Guerra from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also visiting the market this Saturday will be volunteers from GObike Buffalo/Play Streets.