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Downtown Toastmasters of Buffalo is currently meeting at 7:30 AM each Friday. Meetings are held at Buffalo State, Caudell Hall, Room 110. arking is available in front of the building.

Members and guests are encouraged to come 10-15 minutes early to set up the room and mingle. When you enter the building, look for the Toastmasters banner. Room 110 is in the foyer of the Russell J. Salvatore Demonstration Kitchen and Culinary Theatre. Come early to meet members and get your guest packet before the meeting starts.

The Rare Book Room of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is honored to acquire and exhibit a selection of artist books and prints made by AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny. Printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, performer — none of these definitions truly capture AP as an artist. A graduate of SUNY Buffalo State University and Yale University's School of Art, AP's artwork is in over 50 institutional collections, including the Vatican Library, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Library of Congress.

Though many of AP's professional accomplishments extend far beyond Buffalo, he is a product of this city. AP was born into the insular Polish communities of Buffalo in the mid-twentieth century. When he finally ventured beyond his neighborhood, the expansive cultural experiences available to him in Buffalo helped shape the artist he was to become. Using oral histories, digitized materials from Buffalo's cultural institutions, and the artist's own work, the Library's Special Collections Department has woven the disparate pieces of AP's career to show an artist formed in a specific place and moment, working outside established channels to create a world for himself.

The exhibit AP Gorny: Different from the Rest will showcase artist books recently acquired by the Library's Rare Book Department in close cooperation with AP, as well as never-before-seen archival documentation and video footage made available through the digitization efforts of the Grosvenor Room.

See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours.

This event celebrates our 20 years of fostering learning and community with food, drinks, music, raffles, auctions, and festivities. 21+ Only
An Evening with EVCS will be hosted at the EVCS Hertel Campus at 665 Hertel Avenue. Pre-sale tickets are $25 per individual, $40 per couple, or $200 for a group of eight. Tickets can be purchased online at: bit.ly/EVCSGala26 Tickets will be available at the door for $35. The event is exclusively 21+. Presale ends March 6.

An Evening with EVCS will include:
Reflections and displays showcasing the school’s history
Music and dancing
Live painting and auction by an EVCS art department staff member
Silent auction with a number of items available, including classroom projects created by current EVCS students
Basket raffle (including classroom themed baskets) and door prizes, featuring items generously donated by the school community and local businesses and organizations
Refreshments including appetizers, desserts, and a bar
Pre-sale drink tickets for wine, beer, soda and water, including drink packages with commemorative glassware, which can be purchased online at bit.ly/EVCSGala26
20th anniversary merchandise sale

Discover our PASSION FOR ARTISTRY with PASSION PROJECTS, an innovative concert celebrating the universal quest for peace through the transformative power of choral music. This inspiring program features works by Jenkins, Bach, Copland, and more, each conducted by our talented Assistant Conductors who bring fresh perspectives to timeless themes of hope, unity, and harmony. Joined by the Westminster Choir and the Buffalo Chamber Players at the beautiful Westminster Presbyterian Church, this collaboration creates an intimate musical experience where multiple voices and ensembles unite in celebration of peace. From the intricate harmonies of contemporary compositions to the timeless beauty of classical masterworks, each piece reveals different facets of humanity's yearning for peace and understanding. This unique concert showcases the exceptional artistry of our chorus while highlighting the mentorship and emerging leadership that ensures the future of great choral music. Join us for an evening where diverse musical voices come together to inspire hope and celebrate the power of music to unite us in our shared desire for a more peaceful world.

Heralded as "the area's most innovative new opera organization" (Buffalo Spree, Best of WNY 2025), Sotto Voce will stage Pietro Mascagni’s one‑act verismo classic CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA (Rustic Chivalry). This timeless tale of passion, betrayal, and heartbreak will be brought to life by Sotto Voce’s signature expressive singing and innovative staging – including a set evoking a Sicilian village on Easter morning. The production will feature both local and national talent and showcase the power of bel canto vocal technique. Audiences will also experience two original short films accompanying the Overture and Intermezzo, which will enrich the audience’s understanding of the characters’ emotions and deepen the emotional resonance of Mascagni’s score. This production marks Sotto Voce’s second collaboration with members of the Avanti orchestra, conducted by Mason Cancilla.

The Hamburg Farmers Market has been a Southtowns staple since 1977. Attendees are free to explore a variety of agricultural products from local farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and culinarians.

The Rare Book Room of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is honored to acquire and exhibit a selection of artist books and prints made by AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny. Printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, performer — none of these definitions truly capture AP as an artist. A graduate of SUNY Buffalo State University and Yale University's School of Art, AP's artwork is in over 50 institutional collections, including the Vatican Library, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Library of Congress.

Though many of AP's professional accomplishments extend far beyond Buffalo, he is a product of this city. AP was born into the insular Polish communities of Buffalo in the mid-twentieth century. When he finally ventured beyond his neighborhood, the expansive cultural experiences available to him in Buffalo helped shape the artist he was to become. Using oral histories, digitized materials from Buffalo's cultural institutions, and the artist's own work, the Library's Special Collections Department has woven the disparate pieces of AP's career to show an artist formed in a specific place and moment, working outside established channels to create a world for himself.

The exhibit AP Gorny: Different from the Rest will showcase artist books recently acquired by the Library's Rare Book Department in close cooperation with AP, as well as never-before-seen archival documentation and video footage made available through the digitization efforts of the Grosvenor Room.

See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours.

WHJESP’s 11th Annual STEAM Fair invites students in grades 3–12 to Code, Create, or Play! This exciting event celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through hands-on projects, creative displays, and engaging activities that bring ideas to life. Join us on March 21, 2026, from 9:30 AM–3:00 PM at Waterfront Elementary for a day of innovation, imagination, and inspiration.

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK8MtkyfR33r10gQYT7kHASdFTbThmPPvg4Q6Za60lLh8-DA/viewform

Heralded as "the area's most innovative new opera organization" (Buffalo Spree, Best of WNY 2025), Sotto Voce will stage Pietro Mascagni’s one‑act verismo classic CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA (Rustic Chivalry). This timeless tale of passion, betrayal, and heartbreak will be brought to life by Sotto Voce’s signature expressive singing and innovative staging – including a set evoking a Sicilian village on Easter morning. The production will feature both local and national talent and showcase the power of bel canto vocal technique. Audiences will also experience two original short films accompanying the Overture and Intermezzo, which will enrich the audience’s understanding of the characters’ emotions and deepen the emotional resonance of Mascagni’s score. This production marks Sotto Voce’s second collaboration with members of the Avanti orchestra, conducted by Mason Cancilla.

* This Abridged Matinee Performance Will Feature The Cover Cast.

The Rare Book Room of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is honored to acquire and exhibit a selection of artist books and prints made by AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny. Printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, performer — none of these definitions truly capture AP as an artist. A graduate of SUNY Buffalo State University and Yale University's School of Art, AP's artwork is in over 50 institutional collections, including the Vatican Library, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Library of Congress.

Though many of AP's professional accomplishments extend far beyond Buffalo, he is a product of this city. AP was born into the insular Polish communities of Buffalo in the mid-twentieth century. When he finally ventured beyond his neighborhood, the expansive cultural experiences available to him in Buffalo helped shape the artist he was to become. Using oral histories, digitized materials from Buffalo's cultural institutions, and the artist's own work, the Library's Special Collections Department has woven the disparate pieces of AP's career to show an artist formed in a specific place and moment, working outside established channels to create a world for himself.

The exhibit AP Gorny: Different from the Rest will showcase artist books recently acquired by the Library's Rare Book Department in close cooperation with AP, as well as never-before-seen archival documentation and video footage made available through the digitization efforts of the Grosvenor Room.

See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours.