Tickets on Sale Now For Wines in the Wild at the Buffalo Zoo

Submitted by The Buffalo Zoo, Public Relations Coordinator

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:38pm

Tickets on Sale Now For Wines in the Wild at the Buffalo Zoo

Buffalo, NY – Limited tickets are available for Wines in the Wild, a wildly popular fundraiser that benefits the Buffalo Zoo’s Adopt an Animal program. This summertime favorite will take place on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Buffalo Zoo. Both the Zoo’s Pro Zoo Board and Women’s Board are planning a wonderful evening for this year’s event, sponsored by Bank of America, 2Find Your Home, Volkswagen of Orchard Park, 97 Rock, Classic Hits 104.1, Fox 29, MyTV and Buffalo Spree.

For only $40 pre-sale (sold through July 24) or $50 at the door, your ticket includes a variety of food and dessert items, wines and beers, as well as some great services provided by specialty vendors. Other highlights include a basket auction, silent auction and visits with some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Guests MUST be at least 21 years or older.

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Tour Central Terminal This Summer: History & Architectural Tour Schedule

Submitted by Marty Biniasz, Press Release Buffalo

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:33am

Tour Central Terminal This Summer: History & Architectural Tour Schedule

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for guided history and architectural tours of the landmark Buffalo Central Terminal. Beginning Sunday, May 20th and continuing until Sunday, October 7th, the public will have ten opportunities to experience the grandeur of this unique historic site.

2012 public guided tour dates are: May 20th , June 10th, June 24th ,July 8th, July 22nd, August 5th, August 19th , September 2nd, September 16th and October 7th (Tower Tour Day Only).

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WNY Music Industry Spotlight: Damon Bodine

Submitted by Tammy Beckman, Getthebuzz716 by Tammy Beckman

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:16pm

WNY Music Industry Spotlight: Damon Bodine

A&R stands for Artist and repertoire they are known as the liaison between artists and the record labels some of the duties include finding talent, overseeing the recording process as well as being involved in the marketing and promotion. In the past it was the A&R execs that were known to have a huge impact on music scene. In today’s digital music climate with new forms of digital distribution and declining record sales the duties of A&R are taking on non- traditional roles.

I caught with Buffalo native Damon Bodine who works in NY as A&R for Fearless Records for an interview.

Getthebuzz716: Tell me how you got started in the music business?

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Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery Announces Events, Internship Program

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer on Tuesday, May 15th, 1:03 pm

A variety of exhibits and classes are on tap at Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery in West Seneca, and the gallery has also announced details of a summer internship program for local high school students.

“Painting What I Know,” by artist Heather Lynn Harris, remains on display through June 2. Paintings include landscapes, portraits and man’s best friend. A photography exhibit by artist Dan Benevento is scheduled from June 6 through July 7, with an opening reception planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 8.

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Sisters Hospital Participates in New Obstetrical Program

Submitted by Ann Schlifke on Tuesday, May 15th, 9:07 am

Preparing for the birth of a baby can be a nervous time for expectant parents. They want everything to go well – especially the delivery. Catholic Health’s Sisters of Charity Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo were recently selected, along with four other New York State hospitals, to serves as a demonstration site for a special program to enhance obstetrical safety. Endorsed by the state chapter of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, MORE OB (Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently) is a comprehensive patient safety, professional development, and performance improvement program for caregivers and administrators in hospital obstetrical departments.

Sisters Hospital and Mercy Hospital are currently the only are area hospitals that offer intensive care services for high-risk mothers and babies.

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Local Playwrights One-Act Showcase

Submitted by Matthew LaChiusa, Executive Director/American Rep Theater of WNY

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:59am

The last production of the American Repertory Theater of WNY season features the annual Local Playwrights One-Act Showcase. The showcase has been a highlight of ART's programming for most of this young theater's history and reflects the creative side of ART's mission to support a new generation of American playwrights and to utilize unknown or unproven talent.

This season's showcase features actor turned playwright, John F Kennedy's PEOPLES, two works by WNY playwright DonnaMarie Vaughan entitled SPOILED and AMANDA'S EXPLANATION and modern-day Gen Y Shakespeare, Justin Karcher's DEATH POEM.

DonnaMarie Vaughan with Director Michael Lodick

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Art Exhibit Held to Honor Mother, Painter

Submitted by Allison Jagow, Assignment Editor

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 5:09pm

BUFFALO, NY - A special art exhibit is being held at the Benjamin Art Gallery to honor a woman who was not only an amazing artist but an equally amazing mother.

Jeanette Blair has been painting beautiful scenes of Buffalo since the 1940's. She was forced to retire her talent after losing her eyesight in 2000.

Art gallery director, Emily Tucker told us they chose to run this exhibit during Mother's Day weekend to really honor Blair for not only her talent as an artist but her ability to be such an artist while rising a family.

"She raised three kids and still had time to make all these paintings so she's an amazing mom too," said Tucker.

Blair, now 89 years old, was born and raised in Buffalo. "Most of these scenes are of Buffalo. They're just amazing. Just capturing the essence of Buffalo from 1940 through today," said Tucker.

The exhibit runs through June 15.

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