Curtain Up! 2008
27th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, September 19, 2008

CURTAIN UP! is the official opening of Buffalo's live theatre season and offers something for everyone with theatrical productions at 14 participating theatres, associated events, a Creative Black-Tie Gala Dinner on stage at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, and a free community celebration featuring live entertainment on Main Street in Buffalo's Theatre District.

What to expect on September 19

ACT I – COCKTAILS - DINNER - ENTERTAINMENT

• 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Cocktail reception in Shea’s Grand Lobby, open to the general public, with a cash bar.
• 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Annual Curtain Up! Creative Black-Tie Gala Dinner on Shea’s stage including additional seating on the balcony level. Gala Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 829-1172. Theatre district restaurants will also be accepting dinner reservations.

ACT II – CURTAINS RISE! THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES

• 8:00 p.m. The evening continues with performances at participating theatres, starting at 8:00 p.m. See schedule of performances below.

ACT III – PARTY!

• 10:00 p.m. Following the performances, a free community celebration offering a variety of unique entertainment will be held from approximately 10:00 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Main Street in Downtown Buffalo's Theatre District. The event includes various outdoor entertainment and post parties. For more information, go to www.curtainupbuffalo.com

Presented By:

• The Theatre District Association of Western New York
• M&T Bank

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For A Perfect Setting
Saturday, September 27, to Sunday, September 28

Join the Arts Council in Buffalo & Erie Country this fall For A Perfect Setting.

The George Urban Mansion will be the location for "Perfect Settings" September 27th and 28th. Mark your calendars for the Arts Council's collaborative fundraising event that matches area designers with arts organizations to create the perfect table setting as art. All proceeds raised during the event will be divided equally between the participating arts and culture organizations. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS.

To date, major partners include Niagara Ceramics and Lamar Outdoor Advertising. If you would like to be a table designer, sponsor, volunteer, or if your arts organization would like to be involved, contact the Arts Council at 856-7520.

Past Events - Meet & Greet with Chris Collins
December 12, 2007

More than 50 area arts executives came out to meet Mr. Collins and hear his views on the role of arts and culture in Erie County as well as hear ideas from the administrators.

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Past Trips - New Photos Available
Corning Museum of Glass and
Rockwell Museum of Western Art Photos

Enjoyed by all…A Fall Day Trip to the Corning Museum of Glass on September 29th, 2007.

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National Arts Program - Best of Show

Artist Raylena Cunningham shows off her winning entry to Arts Council Executive Director Celeste Lawson and Mayor Byron W. Brown in City Hall.

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