|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Admission to special exhibitions is free for Gallery Members. Non-members can view the exhibition for the price of regular Gallery admission. |
|
|
Nickel City Poetry Slams at Gusto at the Gallery 2008-2009 Friday, September 5 Friday, November 7 Friday, December 5 - Regionals Friday, January 2 Friday, February 6 Friday, March 6 Friday, April 3 Friday, May 1 - Finals |
Gusto at the Gallery is sponsored by The Buffalo News and The John R. Oishei Foundation with ongoing program support from the New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, General Mills Foundation, and the Literature Program of the New York State Council on the Arts.
5 – 7 p.m.
Art Activity for All Ages
7 p.m.
Nickel City Poetry Slam with Slam Poet Tom Noy
As one half of Chief Rocka Entertainment, Tom Noy reigns supreme as poet, photographer, fashion stylist, DJ, and director. He was the slam master for the Cleveland National Poetry Slam Team, which finished fourth overall at the Group Piece showcase at this year’s Nationals. After Noy’s performance, the hottest local spoken word artists will compete for a $25 cash prize and a chance to perform with Buffalo’s own Poetry Slam Teams.
Sign up begins at 7 pm on a first-come, first-served basis.
The NickelCity Poetry Slam series is funded, in part, by the New YorkState Council on the Arts Literature Program.
7:30 p.m.
Performance: Buffers and Blue Chips
Join us for a memorable musical treat as two nationally recognized, all male student a cappella groups perform together for the first time: the Hamilton College Buffers and the University at Buffalo Blue Chips. Anything is possible with the Buffers, with their brash sense of humor and outstanding musical talent, who are known to perform everything from Jessie’s Girl to Walking in Memphis. The Blue Chips, recently recognized at the ICCA Quarterfinals for best choreography and best arrangements, sing everything from rock to pop to jazz and funk, including What Goes Around Comes Around and Crazy Little Thing Called Love. The Blue Chips will open the concert at 7:30 pm, with the Buffers set to take the stage immediately following at 8:30 pm.
Family Night: Puppet Culture
5 – 7 p.m.
Art Activity: Parading Puppets and Noisemakers
Create noisemakers and wearable puppets with artist and puppeteer Kyla Kegler. Kegler designed many of the life-sized puppets that were featured in this year’s Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts Kidsfest parade.
6:30 p.m.
Puppet Parade
Bring your puppets and noisemakers along for a parade though the Gallery.
7 pm
Performance
Theatre Figüren presents BOX
Go ahead, lift the lid... a small box opens to large possibilities. Intriguing puppetry, inventive stories, and beautiful squeezebox music by artist and puppeteer Michele Costa.
Aurora at the Albright-Knox Film Series: The Red Violin
FREE Members / $4 non-members
6 p.m.
Pre-Film Talk: Through Space and Time: Artworks and their Paths through History
Just as the red violin followed a long and interesting path, so do many works of art. Join Curator of Education Mariann Smith for a brief talk on an art topic related to the film.
7 p.m.
The Red Violin, 1998. Directed byFrançois Girard (131 minutes).
With Special Guest: Producer Niv Fichman.
A perfect violin inspires musicians and collectors alike, in a story that spans three centuries and five countries. Producer Niv Fichman will introduce the film and answer questions from the audience following the screening.
Easel Hour at muse will feature drink specials and appetizers at the bar from 5 to 6 pm.
Don’t miss a second viewing on Saturday at the AuroraTheatre in East Aurora. The talk will begin at noon, followed by the film at 12:30 pm.
5 – 7 p.m.
Art Activity for All Ages
6 p.m.
Film: Miracle on 34th Street, 1947. Directed by George Seaton (96 minutes).
With Thanksgiving around the corner, there’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with this classic, Academy Award-winning film. Noted as “the classic tale of whether Santa Claus is real,” the story unfolds at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Auditorium.
8 p.m.
Tim Emmerick
Buffalo native and celebrated songwriter and musician Tim Emmerick comes to the Albright-Knox for a “roots rock” performance. Fusing elements of folk, country, southern rock, punk and rock n’ roll, Emmerick’s story-telling lyrics and unique sound are sure to be enjoyed by all.
5 – 7 p.m.
Art Activity: Animals from Around the World
Create your own animal artwork, inspired by the exhibition From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art.
6 p.m.
Family Music Workshop.
Learn the language of rhythms from around the globe!
6 p.m.
Lecture
Glimpses of Nature: Happy Birthday, Claude Monet
Join Curator of Education Mariann Smith to experience the color- and light-filled paintings of beloved French artist Claude Monet.
6:30 pm.
Dance Workshop: Salsa
7:30 - 9.30 p.m.
Performance: Wendell Rivera's Latin Jazz Ensemble
Local legend Wendell Rivera will perform North American and Afro-Cuban Jazz, salsa, and more.
8:15 p.m.
Tasting: The Wines of South America