“See” listings
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Curtain Up!
On September 16, this 30th annual celebration of Buffalo and Western New York’s love of all things theatrical kicks off with the fall theater season. There’s a black tie, pre-theater gala, a lively post-show street party and sixteen opening night performances at various theaters including the Irish Classical Theatre Company’s “La Bête,” a Molière-inspired comedy. (09/2011)
Festivities along Main St btwn Chippewa and Tupper sts
716-901- 5745
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Videosphere: A New Generation
The gallery’s first-ever exhibit of new media drawn from its collections reiterates its commitment to contemporary art. Included are two-dozen artists who work with computer graphics and/ or animation, the internet, video and repurposed old technologies. Through Oct. 9. (07/2011)
At Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Ave
716-882-8700
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PUBLIC/PRIVATE: Pairings with Works from the Gerald Mead Collection
This exhibit features pieces from the museum’s contemporary holdings alongside private collector Gerald Mead’s sagely assembled works. The works are by a wide range of regional and national artists with connections to the area. Through Aug. 14. (06/2011)
At Castellani Art Museum 5795 Lewiston Rd, Lewiston
716- 286-8200
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Sensory Crossovers: Synesthesia in American Art
Famed Western New York watercolorist—and the museum's namesake—Charles Burchfield is one of the 20thcentury masters featured in this exhibit, which explores the phenomenon of synesthesia, “the capacity to see sounds or hear colors.” Other artists represented include Arthur Stella, Georgia O’Keeffe and Max Weber. Through May 29. (04/2011)
At Burchfield Penney Art Center 1300 Elmwood Ave
716-878-6011
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Just Buffalo Literary Center presents Babel
This well-regarded series opens 2011 with an event featuring Haitian author Edwidge Danticat. A MacArthur "genius" grant recipient, she earned much praise for her 2004 novel (and Oprah Book Club selection) Breath, Eyes, Memory. March 25. (03/2011)
At Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Cir
716-832-5400
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Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica
This opulent church, with its imposing, 165-foot-tall copper dome (second in height to only the US Capitol dome when it was built in 1921), lords over blue-collar Lackawanna. The inside is even more impressive, with stained-glass windows, rare marble sculptures, bright ceiling murals and a grotto made of lava rock from Italy’s Mount Versuvius. (03/2011)
767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna
716-828-9444
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Kissing Bridge
Buffalo is known for snow, so why not take advantage of it? Hit these popular slopes, just 33 miles south of the city, where local skiers and superhip snowboarders go. Nearby hotels and restaurants ensure a healthy après ski scene. (02/2011)
Kissing Bridge Ln, Boston
716-592-4963
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
The Wilcox mansion is where Theodore Roosevelt, in borrowed pants, was inaugurated as America’s president—after McKinley was assassinated at Buffalo’s 1901 Pan-American Exposition. The site is fantastically restored and features periodaccurate rooms. Peruse historical displays on the Pan-Am Exposition and McKinley’s assassination, or take a guided tour. (01/2011)
641 Delaware Ave
716-884-0095
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BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The BPO’s Kleinhans Music Hall, designed by architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen, is renowned for its acoustics. This month, associate conductor Matthew Kraemer leads the orchestra and its chorus in a series of Holiday Pops concerts. Dec. 10-12. (12/2010)
Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle
716-885-5000
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115TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Going to Buffalo for Thanksgiving? Why not burn off some calories before digging into your turkey and stuffi ng feast? This 8K (4.97 mile) race, which regularly features more than 10,000 participants—some of them decked out in festive costumes—is run bright and early every Thanksgiving morning. Nov. 25. (11/2010)
Delaware Ave
716-875-1283
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S FONTANA BOATHOUSE
Designed by the famed architect in 1905 for the University of Wisconsin, this structure was finally built in Buffalo in 2007. Set on the waterfront next to the West Side Rowing Club, the boathouse will host a regatta this month on the Black Rock Canal. Sept. 12. (09/2010)
One Rotary Row
716-362-3140
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BUFFALO HARBOR CRUISES
There’s more than one way to enjoy Buffalo from the water. History buff? Reserve a narrated tour. Prefer cocktails with your scenery? Book a happy hour tour on Miss Buffalo II. (08/2010)
BUFFALO HARBOR CRUISES At Erie Basin Marina 329 Erie St
716-856-6696
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