2016-08-11

Program aims to change sport’s culture locally

Empress Lacrosse


It’s no secret that Western New York girls lacrosse has struggled against Rochester-area competition over the years, with Section VI’s champions going 1-55 all time against Section V in the Far West Regionals. To change that, Scott Militello believes Buffalo-area teams have to start training in the offseason the way teams from Syracuse and Rochester do. As such, Militello, a […]

Literature



wed. 17 Poetry Reading — Featured readings as well as open-mic readings, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Screening Room, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Northtown Business Center, Amherst; $. 837-0376, www.screeningroom.net Announcement September Book Sale — The Friends of the Marilla Free Library are accepting donations for their annual book sale. Donations can be dropped off during regular library hours […]

Workshops



thurs. 11 Photography Workshop — Learn how to take a beautiful nighttime photograph while enjoying complementary drinks and desserts, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the CEPA Art Gallery, The Market Arcade, 617 Main St., Buffalo. 856-2717, www.cepagallery.com thurs. 18 Secret Belgian Binding Workshop — Learn the unique binding that allows books to be strong but also lay flat, 6-9 […]

Announcements



Botanical Gardens Recruiting Docents — The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is recruiting for the Docent Training Class of 2016. Docent training will begin on Sept. 8 or 10, requiring a weekly commitment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays or Saturdays. The training program consists of a six-week course that will conclude on Oct. 18 with a graduation […]

Performance



thurs. 11 Marian McLaughlin Trio with Lesionread — 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. The Alex Meixner Band — The Grammy-nominated Polka band will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Pott’s Banquet Hall, 41 S. Rossler Ave., Cheektowaga. 826-6575 Bill Bates Dixieland Band — 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, […]

Live Local in WNY



thurs. 11 Stone House — 6 p.m., as part of Music On Main, The Bee, 5564 Main St, Williamsville. 632-4700, www.beenews.com Mike & Mandy — 6 p.m., as part of Music On Main, Cabernet Cafe, 9 N. Ellicott near Main St., Williamsville. 631-1044, www.cabernetswinecafe.com Brenden Herdlein — 6 p.m., as part of Music On Main, D’Avolio’s (Williamsville), 5409 Main St., […]

Concerts



thurs. 11 I Set My Friends on Fire will be performing with Transitions, GEARS and Sterilizing the Deceased at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Evening Star Concert Hall, 8810 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, N.Y. 297-9857 Lowest of the Low, with special guest Serna Ryder, as part of the Canalside Concert series, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at […]

Film/Video



thurs. 11 Good Morning Vietnam — The Riviera Theatre Summer Film Series continues with the 1987 military tragi-comedy featuring Robin William as DJ Adrian Cronauer, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at The Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org sat. 13 Silent Movie — This 1976 comedy is about a has-been comedy director struggling to recruit big […]

Festivals



sat. 13 Jack Craft Fair — Music, workshops, demos and food, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Drive. jackcraftfair.com KeyBank Chalk Walk Competition — Area high schools compete, noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Center Street, Lewiston; Free. sat. 13 & sun. 14 Nickel City Con — Presented by Dave & Adam’s, this two-day festival will […]

Special Events



sat. 13 Rosie the Riveter Tea Party — As a way to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the end of World War II, guests are asked to dress in their best Rosie the Riveter costumes, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York, Heritage Discovery Center, 100 Lee St., Buffalo; $. 821-9361 sat. 13 […]