2018-04-18

McAuley-Curella



Debbie and Robert McAuley of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley McAuley, to Doug Curella Jr., son of Darlene and Doug Curella Sr. of Clarence. Miss McAuley graduated from Williamsville North High School in 2003. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 2007 and a master’s degree in literacy in 2011, both from St. Bonaventure University. […]

Girl Boss

How the Buffalo community is encouraging the next generation of female entrepreneurs


It was an eye-opening moment for dozens of girls on Saturday at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library as they listened to three women discuss their success in the business and technology field. The presentation was part of Girls Get IT, an event aimed at encouraging young women to become involved in the world of computers, technology and entrepreneurship. […]

Art



fri. 20 Niagara Arts Guild — Fine arts oil painter, Carol Mathewson of Youngstown, will be the demonstrator for the April meeting of the Niagara Arts Guild, 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Dale Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Public welcome and refreshments provided. The Unseen Marion Faller — An exhibition and sale of photographic artwork by artist Marion […]

Symphonic



sat. 21 & sun. 22 Journey to the New World — This concert pairs Antonin Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” (“Symphony No. 9 in E minor,” Op. 95, B. 178”) with Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream of America,” featuring actors from Road Less Traveled Productions and images and text from the Ellis Island Museum to make a profound statement about […]

Concerts



thurs. 19 Brandon Samtini, Memphis blues harmonica and vocalist, with special guests The Jeremy Keyes Band, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at The Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., Buffalo; $. 852-2860, www.tralfmusichall.com, www.ticketmaster.com Musician David Lindley will perform, along with Willie Schoellkopf, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at The Sportsmen’s Tavern, 326 Amherst St., Buffalo; $. 874-7734, www.sportsmenstavern.com […]

Live Local in WNY



thurs. 19 Kevin McCarthy: One Man Band — 7:30 p.m., Local Kitchen & Beer Bar, 88 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo. 259-1810, www.buffalocateringservices.com Brendan & the Strangest Ways — With Jungle Steve & The Gypsophelias, and Timothy Alice, 8 p.m., Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St., Buffalo; $. 312-9279, www.buffalosmohawkplace.com Invisible Touch Acoustic — 6 p.m., Rizotto Italian Eatery, 930 Maple […]

Theatre



thurs. 19 Sight Unseen — Jonathan Waxman is a superstar artist, so popular that collectors will buy his work “sight unseen.” The production features Constance Caldwell, Josie DiVincenzo, David Lundy and Peter Palmisano, under the direction of Saul Elkin. Opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, and continues at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. […]

Family Activities



thurs. 19 Phragmites Strike Team Training — If you enjoy getting outside and want to help maintain healthy wetlands at Reinstein Woods, join the Strike Team. Volunteers are needed to monitor and remove Phragmites australis, an invasive plant also known as common reed, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free – registration […]

Special Events



thurs. 19 Sips, Suds & Sweets — The fifth annual fundraiser for Senior Wishes where you enjoy sampling beer, wine, sweets and hors d’oeuvres while listening to live music by Michael Ross Nugent. There will be basket and wagon of cheer raffles, wine pull and silent auction, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at The Commons – Fox Run at Orchard […]

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR



Wednesday, April 18Baseball: West Seneca West, 5 p.m.Boys lacrosse: Lockport, 7 p.m.Boys tennis: Lancaster, 5 p.m.Track: at Lancaster, 5:15 p.m. Thursday, April 19Softball: at West Seneca West, 5 p.m.Girls lacrosse: Lockport, 7 p.m. Friday, April 20Baseball: at Jamestown (at Jefferson Middle), 5 p.m.Softball: at Jamestown (at Jefferson Middle), 5 p.m.Boys tennis: Alden, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, April 21Baseball: Hamburg, 10 a.m.Softball: […]