Born Buffalo

Textile Curiosities
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Textile Curiosities
Step into a world where art and nature converge in a display of faux-taxidermy moth and butterfly sculptures. Aleah Ford, known as “Moth On The Wall,” invites you to experience the enchanting realm of these ephemeral creatures through her meticulously crafted works. In this exhibition, Aleah’s sculptures come to life using textiles, wire, faux fur, clay, and flocking. The sculptures are presented within shadow boxes, reminiscent of Victorian curiosity cabinets, inviting viewers to step back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. Each box offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of the Lepidoptera.

Diving the Great Barrier Reef: Erika Woolsey | NAT GEO LIVE
2024-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Diving the Great Barrier Reef: Erika Woolsey | NAT GEO LIVE
Kleinhans Music Hall is pleased to welcome Erika Woolsey as part of the National Geographic Live 2024 series, taking place in the Main Hall with reserved seating and cushy seats! Subscribe and save! Subscription packages for all 3 National Geographic Live events are on sale now with a 15% savings! General admission subscription packages are only $94.35; VIP series tickets are available for $165.75 and include a reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments; and student subscription packages are only $38.25. Purchase today and get ready for an adventure!
Once a year, Australia’s most famous reef turns into a snow globe, as millions of coral polyps reproduce to send the next generation afloat. However, this incredible display disguises a harsh truth: the Great Barrier Reef is under attack. More than half of the coral there has died in our lifetimes, with climate change bleaching much of this vast natural landscape. But don’t give up hope! There is still plenty to see and plenty to save in this reef and others around the globe. Discover thousands of species that live in these underwater jungles with marine biologist Dr. Erika Woolsey and find out how scientists and citizens are fighting to protect reefs of the world.
ABOUT ERIKA WOOLSEY
Photographed by Scott R. Kline
National Geographic Explorer Dr. Erika Woolsey is a marine biologist, divemaster, and virtual reality filmmaker. Her research and career has taken her to reefs all over the planet. Erika carried out her PhD research in Australia, studying the Great Barrier Reef. She is the chief scientist and CEO of The Hydrous, a non-profit organization on a mission to “inspire ocean empathy and marine stewardship.” Erika uses 360-degree photography to create immersive virtual reality videos to help people understand the ocean and reefs from anywhere in the world.
The National Geographic speaker series is made possible by our wonderful sponsors. Lead sponsors include Hadley Exhibits and P&A Group.

Masterclass with Melissa White, violin
2024-03-13 19:00 | Clement House, 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14209, United States
Masterclass with Melissa White, violin
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classics Series. We make many of these masters available to the community in our Masterclass series. These artists will work one-on-one with talented local students in front of a live audience. All events are FREE with a required reservation.
Learn more about violinist Melissa White.
Musically advanced high school and college students are invited to apply as a performer for these classes. All applications require a private instructor’s nomination and an audio recording.
Please send application and recording to rpudlewski@bpo.org.
DEADLINE: Feb 21, 2024
Materials must be received by this date to be considered. All applicants notified by March 1st.
Questions:
Rachael Pudlewski
Associate Director of Education
(716) 242-7822 or rpudlewski@bpo.org
