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block club — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:23:35 +0000

9.26 See a Beautiful Thing

block club — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:00:22 +0000

One of the most touching accounts of young love, “Beautiful Thing,” is on stage at The BUA Theater through Oct. 17. Netflix the movie for an appetizer to this story of two young men who discover that love comes in all varieties and flavors. For more information, visit buffalobua.org.

9.26 Savor the harvest

block club — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:00:14 +0000

Take the time to check out the Harvest Festival on the Niagara Wine Trail today. For only $20 per person, you and your friends can travel to numerous local wineries. There will be fresh produce, autumn activities and tons of entertainment at each winery for you to enjoy! Each ticket includes a wine tasting at each winery and a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery. For more information, visit www.niagarawinetrail.org.

9.26 Get Misty for Mathis

block club — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

The one and only Johnny Mathis will appear with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra tonight for a show you don’t want to miss. Get yourself a ticket for no other reason than to see if Mathis’s tan is still in full effect. For ticket information, visit bpo.org.

9.25 Explore prison politics

block club — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:52 +0000

Ways in Being Gay: Way In/Between Gender presents a showing of “Cruel and Unusual,” a documentary depicting the politics of jail cell assignment. The screening will benefit the Buffalo Queer and Trans Prison Solidarity Project. Admission is $4 for members, $7 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.hallwalls.org. 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.

9.25 Lunch for less

block club — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:45 +0000

Local Restaurant Week isn’t just about dinner, foodies. Some participating locations are also offering great lunch deals. At Merge, the fun vegetarian/vegan/meat-friendly restaurant in Allentown, a table of two can enjoy two panini or wraps, and one dessert, for just $20.09 (tax and gratuity not included). That’s a bargoon! Merge, 439 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 842.0600, mergebuffalo.com.

9.25 Return to the CFA

block club — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:19 +0000

Jazz greats and Return to Forever bandmates Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White perform tonight at the UB Center for the Arts. Don’t miss Chick; he’s great. For tickets and more information, visit ubcfa.org or call 645.2787.

9.24 Hear the music of James Taylor

block club — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:30:54 +0000

No, Mr. Taylor will not be present for tonight’s concert of his music with the BPO, but his songs sure will be. Hear the sweet melodies of Sweet Baby James walk down That Lonesome Road in Mexico. (Bonus points if you can sing that sentence.) Tickets to tonight’s show are still available here or by calling the box office. Kleinhans Music Hall, 370 Pennsylvania St., Buffalo, 885.5000‎.

9.24 Find your wandering heart

block club — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:30:40 +0000

Maritime historian and author Mary Malloy will be on hand at Talking Leaves Books tonight to read from and sign copies of her first novel. “The Wandering Heart” will be available for purchase. The event is free and begins at 7 p.m. Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main St., Buffalo, www.tleavesbooks.com.

9.24 Eat meat

block club — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:30:37 +0000

Take the opportunity to try one of the city’s best steakhouses, Fiamma. Their Local Restaurant Week offering is sure to make you happy. (Be sure to call first to make your reservation.) Choose from: 1. Petit Filet Mignon, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Jumbo Asparagus, Red Wine Demi-Glace; 2. Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Jumbo Asparagus, Port Wine Reduction; 3. Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Black Pepper Mashed Potatoes, Jumbo Grilled Asparagus, Sage Gravy; 4. Prime Pork Tenderloin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mom’s Apple Sauce, Calvados Demi-Glace. Visit Fiamma Steak, 1735 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, 834.2662, www.fiammasteak.com.