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SUMMARY:Casual Consert Series – Stephen Guerra\, Brazilian Guitar and Ken Luk\, Bandolin
DESCRIPTION:6-string guitarist Stephen Guerra and 8-string bandolinist Ken Luk play vibrant Brazilian choro\, a virtuosic and melodic instrumental music related to samba. \n\n\n \nItalian American guitarist-composer STEPHEN GUERRA performs and teaches Brazilian choro around the world\, often touring with legend Rogério Souza. Stephen’s published multiple albums and scores with Mel Bay\, Guitar Chamber Music Press\, and independently on Bandcamp and streaming platforms\, including his album of originals recorded in Brazil\, No Balanço do Choro-Samba (November 2023). Stephen teaches music theory and the choro ensemble at the University at Buffalo. \n\n\n \nKEN LUK\, born and raised in Hong Kong\, frequently appears as a soloist and with the Janus Guitar Duo and Trio Ghidorah. He performs with Rosa Boemia\, Forró Estrelas do Norte\, Mosaic Foundation\, the Eastman Gamelan Ensemble\, and the Rochester Mandolin Orchestra. Performance highlights include Experiencing Villa-Lobos Festival\, Live from Hochstein\, Rochester Fringe Festival\, The Great Blue Heron Festival\, and Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance\, among others. Co-founder of Rochester Classical Guitar and the Rochester Mandolin Orchestra\, Ken is also an avid arranger\, and was a finalist in the 2017 Roland Dyens Arranging International Competition. He also serves on the board of the Classical Mandolin Society of America. \n\n\n \nLinks: stephenpaulguerra.com youtube.com/stephenguerra \n \n 
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-consert-series-saturday-may-18th-2024-stephen-guerra-solo-brazilian-guitar
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Saturday April 20th 2024 at 2pm – Duo Purla.
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome back Duo Purla! They are a Buffalo-based violin and guitar duo performing classical and contemporary chamber music. They pride themselves on presenting widely varied and engaging repertoire for any audience. In addition to classical works by Beethoven\, Haydn\, Paganini\, Piazzolla and others\, their sets include newly commissioned pieces and original compositions. They were a featured ensemble at the 21st Century Guitar Conference held in Muncie\, IN and were the resident ensemble for the 2021 Festival virtual conference.  \nwww.duopurla.com\nInstagram | Facebook | YouTube
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/saturday-april-20th-2024-at-2pm-duo-purla
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T175908Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Matt Venuti\, Modern Day Troubadour
DESCRIPTION:Matt Venuti is a multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter and modern day touring troubadour known for his captivating acoustic and electronic instruments and songs “from the heart of the road”. He’s also an award-winning recording/music video artist and soundtrack composer/video editor. Donations are split between the performer(s) and UUCB.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/saturday-march-16th-2024-at-2pm-matt-venuti
LOCATION:NY
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T150000
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SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Lecture Recital on Sotto Voce’s The Magic Flute with Alex Huddleston
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about how Sotto Voce has reimagined W.A. Mozart’s classic singspiel Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)? Come out for an engaging and informative pre-opera talk by film and stage director Alex Huddleston\, with a special preview of his short films based on the work’s original spoken texts\, as well as musical numbers sung by the production’s prime donne and primi uomini. Tickets are also available for the opera itself at sottovocevocalcollective.com/events/.    Free will donation. Money collected is split 50-50 between the performer(s) and UUCB.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/lecture-recital-on-sotto-voces-the-magic-flute-with-alex-huddleston
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T175451Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Tyler Westcott\, singer/songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist
DESCRIPTION:Buffalonian Tyler Westcott breathes new life into roots music spanning multiple genres and decades. Also creating new music inspired by the old. He specializes in original songwriting\, folk\, country blues\, traditional jazz\, bluegrass and old time\, western swing\, and more.  Armed with his trusty guitar\, banjo\, and harmonica\, he has a knack for describing the human condition with humor and joy\, Often in timely and topical songs reflecting the current state of the world. Westcott will guide you through a myriad of genres and decades of eclectic roots music while seamlessly weaving in his own original cuts.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/tyler-westcott-poet-singer-songwriter-and-multi-instrumentalist
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T021607Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Jay/Sharptet Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Based in Buffalo\, New York\, and founded by Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp\, the Jay/Sharptet performs music with a focus on original compositions and arrangements. Inspired by the ensembles lead by the great Miles Davis\, the group strives to make every performance a unique musical statement. Past performances include the Northwest Jazz Festival\, the Queen City Jazz Festival\, the Colored Musicians Club Jazz Festival\, and Pausa Art House.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/jay-sharptet-jazz
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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SUMMARY:UUCB MUUSIC 2023 FALL WEEKEND EVENTS - "Prayers for Peace"
DESCRIPTION:For UUCB’s MUUsic 2023 Fall Weekend\, you are invited to “Prayers for Peace” a collaborative choral concert in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. This Fall\, the UUCB Choir is collaborating with the University at Buffalo (UB) Choir\, Mriya Ukrainian Women’s Choir\, and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir to produce two evening concerts and a morning service featuring powerful reflective music in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. These events will showcase music by a variety of Ukrainian choral composers and will include spoken information on the music’s origins and meanings in both English and Ukrainian. The aim of these events is to celebrate Ukrainian culture and the cross-cultural healing power of music. \nThe MUUsic Weekend Calendar of events is as follows: \nFriday November 17th “Prayers for Peace” concert and reception at the UU Church of Buffalo. Concert 7:30-8:30pm\, reception 8:30-9:30pm. Join us for a concert in our Sanctuary followed by a reception of traditional Ukrainian food in the Parish Hall. Suggested donation for admittance is $25. \nSaturday November 18th “Prayers for Peace” concert at UB’s Slee Hall 7:30-9pm. A second opportunity to hear Friday’s program\, combined with other peace-themed music performed by the UB Chorus. Admittance is free. \nSunday November 19th “Prayers for Peace” service at the UU Church of Buffalo\, service 10:30-11:30am. Hear excerpts from the evening events performed in the context of a moving service that will include information about the history and lived experience of the war in Ukraine\, as well as how we in the U.S. can help. Admittance is free.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/uucb-muusic-fall-2023-weekend-events-prayers-for-peace
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T210000
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CREATED:20231002T194744Z
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SUMMARY:UUCB MUUSIC's 2023 FALL WEEKEND EVENTS - "Prayers for Peace"
DESCRIPTION:For UUCB’s MUUsic 2023 Fall Weekend\, you are invited to “Prayers for Peace” a collaborative choral concert in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. This Fall\, the UUCB Choir is collaborating with the University at Buffalo (UB) Choir\, Mriya Ukrainian Women’s Choir\, and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir to produce two evening concerts and a morning service featuring powerful reflective music in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. These events will showcase music by a variety of Ukrainian choral composers and will include spoken information on the music’s origins and meanings in both English and Ukrainian. The aim of these events is to celebrate Ukrainian culture and the cross-cultural healing power of music. \nThe MUUsic Weekend Calendar of events is as follows: \nFriday November 17th “Prayers for Peace” concert and reception at the UU Church of Buffalo. Concert 7:30-8:30pm\, reception 8:30-9:30pm. Join us for a concert in our Sanctuary followed by a reception of traditional Ukrainian food in the Parish Hall. Suggested donation for admittance is $25. \nSaturday November 18th “Prayers for Peace” concert at UB’s Slee Hall 7:30-9pm. A second opportunity to hear Friday’s program\, combined with other peace-themed music performed by the UB Chorus. Admittance is free. \nSunday November 19th “Prayers for Peace” service at the UU Church of Buffalo\, service 10:30-11:30am. Hear excerpts from the evening events performed in the context of a moving service that will include information about the history and lived experience of the war in Ukraine\, as well as how we in the U.S. can help. Admittance is free.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/uucb-muusics-2023-fall-weekend-events-prayers-for-peace
LOCATION:University at Buffalo Slee Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T153000
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CREATED:20230520T031356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T031458Z
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SUMMARY:Alex McArthur Jazz Combo
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have Alex return to our Casual Concert series. She is a versatile vocalist/performer residing in Buffalo\, NY. Winner of the JazzBuffalo Poll Female Vocalist of 2021 & 2018\, she can be found regularly performing with a variety of groups at various venues in the area. \nFind them on Facebook!
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/alex-mcarthur-jazz-combo
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T213000
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CREATED:20231002T185255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T201446Z
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SUMMARY:UUCB MUUSIC's 2023 FALL WEEKEND EVENTS - "Prayers for Peace"
DESCRIPTION:For UUCB’s MUUsic 2023 Fall Weekend\, you are invited to “Prayers for Peace” a collaborative choral concert in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. This Fall\, the UUCB Choir is collaborating with the University at Buffalo (UB) Choir\, Mriya Ukrainian Women’s Choir\, and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir to produce two evening concerts and a morning service featuring powerful reflective music in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. These events will showcase music by a variety of Ukrainian choral composers and will include spoken information on the music’s origins and meanings in both English and Ukrainian. The aim of these events is to celebrate Ukrainian culture and the cross-cultural healing power of music.  \nThe MUUsic Weekend Calendar of events is as follows: \nFriday November 17th “Prayers for Peace” concert and reception at the UU Church of Buffalo\, concert 7:30-8:30pm\, reception 8:30-9:30pm. Join us for a concert in our Sanctuary followed by a reception of traditional Ukrainian food in the Parish Hall. Suggested donation for admittance is $25.\n\nSaturday November 18th “Prayers for Peace” concert at UB’s Slee Hall\, concert 7:30-9pm. A second opportunity to hear Friday’s program\, combined with other peace-themed music performed by the UB Chorus. Admittance is free.\n\nSunday November 19th“Prayers for Peace” service at the UU Church of Buffalo. Service time 10:30-11:30am. Hear excerpts from the evening events performed in the context of a moving service that will include information about the history and lived experience of the war in Ukraine\, as well as how we in the U.S. can help. Admittance is free.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/uucb-muusics-2023-fall-weekend-prayers-for-peace
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230328T170952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T021420Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series - Zane Merritt\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE for the multi-talented Zane Merritt! He has been playing and writing music for over 25 years\, and his work covers a lot of stylistic ground–orchestral\, chamber\, jazz\, metal\, chiptune and more. Find out more about Zane.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/zane-merritt
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T153000
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CREATED:20230328T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T020932Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Cheek to Cheek - an INCIPIO Vocal Jazz Debut
DESCRIPTION:Join INCIPIO as we debut our brand new breakout vocal jazz group for an afternoon of pop covers\, old standards\, and 80s hits.\nFeaturing music by Billy Joel\, Michael Jackson\, Kirby Shaw\, the Real Group\, k-os\, and more!\nINCIPIO is directed by Julia Anne Cordani and Elizabeth Vennari. The group’s mission is to give young and burgeoning singers an opportunity to perform groundbreaking\, evocative music in a group that prepares them for the professional vocal world.\nINCIPIO aims to perform a diverse repertoire – everything from video game music\, folk songs\, Broadway and pop ballads\, and some classic madrigals. Our singers\, who come from a diverse array of backgrounds united by their musicianship\, include several young music educators\, choir singers\, and professional performers from around Western New York.\nCheek to Cheek Singers:\nJulia Anne Cordani\nPhilomena Vennari\nElizabeth Vennari\nTyler Huk\nBrandon Mecklenberg\nRyan Clemons\nNOTE: This Concert will also be simultaneously live streamed at http://live.buffalouu.org\nSuggested good will offering $10\, or pay what you will\, to be divided between the artist and the church’s music program.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/incipio
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230519T234215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T182414Z
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SUMMARY:Saranaide
DESCRIPTION:Saranaide will be joined by multi-instrumentalist and percussionist Ravi Padmanabha for a meditative journey that awakens your spirit. Bringing you rhythms from Latin America to India\, this duo will create soundscapes that take you through the earth elements. Listeners are encouraged to do what feels best: sit and receive the vibrations\, write\, meditate\, move your body- connect with your mind\, body and breath in the present moment and see what unfolds. \nSaranaide is an accomplished vocalist\, songwriter and musician based in Buffalo\, NY. With parents from Panama and Puerto Rico\, Saranaide has dipped into her DNA to embrace and celebrate the pulses and sounds of Latin America and has exploded on the Buffalo Jazz Scene with a new vigor. Inspired by the legends of soul and jazz riding on the rhythms of the world\, Saranaide’s unique sound is sweet honey dripping over a spicy stew. \nRavi Padmanabha is a percussionist\, multi-instrumentalist\, improviser\, and composer. His initial interest was in a drum set\, which later led to a variety of world instruments. From an early age\, Ravi was exposed to Indian Classical music. At age 18\, he began his formal Tabla studies with Pandit Ananda Gopal\, and later with Pandit Samar Saha of Calcutta. Ravi spent many years performing in a wide variety of musical styles\, including jazz\, world\, and experimental music. \nThis event will also be live-streamed at: http://live.buffalouu.org. \nSuggested good will offering $10\, or pay what you will\, to be divided between the artist and the church’s music program.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/saranaide
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230328T160726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T194114Z
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SUMMARY:Little Cake
DESCRIPTION:Little cake (Ana Vafai) creates songs\, teaches music\, and builds community in Buffalo\, NY. Ana earned a Bachelors in Music Education at Eastman\, and a Masters in Piano Performance at the University at Buffalo. She currently teaches full time at Performing Arts (BPS#192) as Director of Orchestras. Little cake is praised for her unique\, engaging stage presence\, and her musical arrangements\, performed by an ensemble of strings and vocalists. Her compositions have been known to overwhelm audiences with joy\, emotion and whimsy\, earning the award for “Best Local Music Act” by the Buffalo Spree in 2017. As Little cake\, Ana has recorded two studio albums\, self-produced over 60 songs\, and performed for 10 years in her hometown. Find solo and group recordings at littlecake.bandcamp.com and join us for Ana’s solo performance at UUCB!
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/little-cake
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230227T171225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T173137Z
UID:3316-1687010400-1687017600@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: The Bitter Nasties
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have the Bitter Nasties return to the Casual Concert Series! The Bitter Nasties are an eclectic folk rock amalgamation. They write original\, thought provoking and quirky music with a fresh take on the classics.\nWebsite: bitternasties.com
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-the-bitter-nasties
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230220T170802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T191139Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Pianist Chris Sierzchula and the Magic Mazurka
DESCRIPTION:This afternoon’s concert will be a brief history of the Mazurka. This dance form inspired some of Chopin’s most intimate musical ideas. Chris will be contrasting selections from early to late Chopin interspersed with 3 composers also inspired to write their own: Alexander Scriabin\, Claude Debussy and Karol Szymanowski. \n\n\n \nChris is doing the same program at WNED next month\, so this is a special preview!
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/pianist-chris-sierzchula-and-the-magic-mazurka
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230418T170554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T173155Z
UID:3739-1683313200-1683322200@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell
DESCRIPTION:On May 5th the UUCB Choir\, staff\, and guest musicians from around the country will present Henry Purcell’s baroque opera Dido and Aeneas for our first ever MUUsic Weekend. \nDido and Aeneas tells the story of Dido\, Queen of Carthage\, as first told in Virgil’s epic The Aeneid. The widowed and exiled queen is master of her own domain until the widowed and exiled hero Aeneas arrives on her queendom’s shores. Through the meddling of the gods\, the two rulers’ fates are bound together\, only to then be forced violently apart with horrific consequences for Dido. The opera is known for its tragic ending\, but this mythic tale is also full of humor and insight into what it means to be human. Its hour-long duration is crammed full of stunning singing from both the soloists and Greek-style chorus. Our production will also feature period string and keyboard instruments as would have been used in the opera’s original productions in the 1680s. \n\n\n7:00 – 7:20 PM – Pre-Show Talk\n7:30 – 8:30 PM – Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas\n8:30 – 9:30 PM – Reception \n\n\nFOR TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/muusic-weekend-2023-henry… \nPAY VIA CHURCH PAYPAL (write “Music Weekends” in the NOTES section): https://buffalouu.org/donate \nSUGGESTED DONATION: $25.00
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/dido-and-aeneas
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230227T164539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T195114Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening at the LifeSong Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Come out to an evening at the LifeSong Cabaret\, our Music Ministry’s fundraiser for the UU Church of Buffalo. Members and friends are invited to support the work we do at UUCB by coming out to this fun evening of cabaret-style music and storytelling. An array of hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served; there will also be a cash bar. Cabaret master Shaun Doyle will MC the evening\, stringing together an at times funny\, at times heart-breaking tale about the cycles of life. Musical performances will feature numbers from both classic and modern musicals\, as well as some adopted popular tunes\, with Shaun\, the UUCB Music Staff and other UUCB musical volunteers singing solo and small ensemble numbers. \nTICKETING OPTIONS: \nGet your tickets on Eventbrite here. The price is pay what you wish\, with a suggested donation of $40.00 per person. \nYou can also see Phil Nicolai in the Parish Hall after Sunday services to pay with cash\, check\, and through church PayPal (Write CABARET in the Notes section).
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/an-evening-at-the-lifesong-cabaret
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20221130T161605Z
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UID:2748-1681567200-1681570800@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Duo Purla
DESCRIPTION:Duo Purla is a Buffalo-based violin and guitar duo performing classical and contemporary chamber music. We pride ourselves on presenting widely varied and engaging repertoire for any audience. In addition to classical works by Beethoven\, Haydn\, Paganini\, Piazzolla and others\, our sets include newly commissioned pieces and original compositions. We have recently been a featured ensemble at the 21st Century Guitar Conference held in Muncie\, IN and were the resident ensemble for the 2021 Festival virtual conference. \nwww.duopurla.com\nInstagram | Facebook | Youtube
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-duo-purla
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20221130T160257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T003014Z
UID:2743-1679148000-1679151600@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Bruce Pfeffer and Martha Malkiewicz\, Piano Four Hands Recital.
DESCRIPTION:Martha and Bruce’s repertoire includes masterworks by “The Immortals\,” as well as rarities by lesser-known composers that deserve a hearing. For this recital they will feature compositions by Mozart\, Schubert\, and Debussy\, as well as what may be the earliest example of an original work for two players at one keyboard. \nMartha and Bruce began their four-hand piano collaboration in 2017\, inspired by a mutual interest in hosting musical “house parties” in the spirit of the 19th-century Schubertiades. They have followed up on an annual basis with cultural soirees that also showcased the work of visual artists and photographers to augment the musical programs. \nAbout the Artists \n\n\n 
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-bruce-pfeffer-and-martha-malkiewicz-piano-four-hands-recital
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20230204T140956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T140956Z
UID:3087-1676728800-1676732400@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:The Royall Consort
DESCRIPTION:The Royall Consort was formed twenty years ago by Roland Hayes\, David Abbott and Nancy Nuzzo to play 17th century English chamber music of William Lawes\, John Jenkins\, Matthew Locke and other composers. We have had different personnel over the years\, and we have also played French baroque chamber music.  The Royall Consort is the name given to ten Setts of dances by William Lawes\, a brilliant young composer who was killed in the English Civil War. \nFor Saturday February 18th we will play French baroque chamber music of Marin Marais (1656 – 1728) and Jaques Bodin de Boismortier (1689 – 1755) as well as two suites by Englishman William Williams (1675 – 1701). \nMarin Marais was a fixture in the court of Louis 14th (1638 – 1715) and his trios (1692) strongly reflect the late 17th century style of Versailles and Lully. William Williams composed in a somewhat later style with more Italian influences. Jaques Bodin de Boismortier was one of the first composers to enrich himself through the publication and sale of his very popular chamber pieces.  Forty years after the Marais trios\, Boismortier’s trios (1732) are lighter and quicker in style\, reflecting the more popular side of the high baroque period.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/the-royall-consort
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20221130T161217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T161217Z
UID:2746-1674309600-1674313200@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Sound Healing with Meagan Marcus
DESCRIPTION:Meagan Marcus is a Reiki Master and Sound Healer that  will guide you through a journey of self love and inner healing with her reiki infused\, sacred instruments. These include an ocean drum\, crystal triangle\, and crystal sound bowls. \nSound Healing has been used for centuries to help realign the bodies vibrations\, clear energetic blockages\, and improve emotional\, mental and physical well being. It can help reduce anxiety\, improve sleepy quality\, reduce pain and inflammation within the body\, and provide a meditative experience\, among so many other wonderful benefits. \nThis one hour offering will leave you feeling relaxed and grounded and more in tune with your highest self. \nPlease bring a yoga mat\, blankets\, pillows or whatever else will help you be the most comfortable as you will be lying down for the entirety of the offering.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-sound-healing-with-meagan-marcus
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20220522T224104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T152438Z
UID:1952-1671285600-1671289200@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Nusantara Arts Javanese Gamelan
DESCRIPTION:Gamelan music from the island of Java in Indonesia is one of the oldest continuously played musical art forms in the world. It grew out of the bronze age and has remained popular as both a community and royal tradition on the island of Java for the last 1800 years. Gamelan music is a community art that can work only with cooperation\, listening\, empathy\, and learning. It teaches patience\, listening skills\, and music philosophy\, challenging players to change their perspectives on what music can be. In gamelan we create beautiful music together\, with each player adding pieces to the whole. \nWebsite: nusantaraarts.com\nFind them on Facebook!
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-buffalo-gamelan-ensemble
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20220522T223958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T161037Z
UID:1948-1668866400-1668870000@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Julia Cordani’s Choral Ensemble Incipio
DESCRIPTION:Incipio is a new choral ensemble directed by Julia Anne Cordani. The group’s mission is to give young and burgeoning singers an opportunity to perform groundbreaking\, evocative music in a group that prepares them for the professional vocal world. Incipio aims to perform a diverse repertoire – everything from video game music\, to folk songs\, to Broadway and pop ballads\, to some very classic madrigals. Our singers\, who come from a diverse array of backgrounds united by their musicianship\, include several young music educators\, choir singers\, and professional performers from around Western New York. https://www.inviolatamusic.com/incipio\nCheck out her YouTube Channel!
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-julia-cordanis-choral-ensemble
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20221101T182216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T182216Z
UID:2605-1668335400-1668339000@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:UUCB Music Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Musical Sunday! – our new tradition of a musically rich service that is the smaller production in comparison to our Spring “Music Sunday\,” as the Music Ministry juggles both this event and preparation for the holidays. Never fear\, though\, for this service – entitled “Singing as Spiritual Practice” will be a very special experience. Our Music Director Jessie Downs will be sharing readings\, a story\, and a sermon about the spiritual power of vocal practice\, and the two featured choral numbers will help illustrate these ideas. The first of the two pieces – “Talismane-Charm” – was written by Jessie about 10 years ago and has been revised specially for this group and this event. It is partnered with the piece that inspired it – “Talismane” by Robert Schumann. The Prelude and Postlude are a similar pairing – excerpts from “Variations” by Downs\, modeled after the “Geister Variations (Ghost Variations)” by Schumann. At the Offertory\, our special guest instrumentalists – Megan Kyle (oboe) and David Abbott (viola da gamba) – will join Chris Sierzchula (harpsichord) in a piece by G.P. Telemann. With three different keyboard instruments and a double choir featuring 7 special guest vocalists\, this is not an event to be missed! \n 
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/uucb-music-sunday
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20220522T223901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T021332Z
UID:1945-1665842400-1665846000@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Buffalo String Works
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo String Works opened its doors in September 2014. We offered violin lessons to 17 students and had a volunteer staff of 4 teachers and 3 teaching assistants. In 7 short years\, we’ve grown significantly; we now offer free lessons in violin\, viola\, cello\, and bass to 93 students and have a dedicated staff of 14 teachers and 25+ teaching assistants. In the fall of 2021 we moved into our own space on the West Side of Buffalo where we hope to continue to serve a growing and diverse population of youth throughout Buffalo! \nSuggested donation:  $10.00\nWebsite: buffalostringworks.org\nFind them on Facebook!
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-buffalo-string-works
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20220911T201740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T201740Z
UID:2312-1664629200-1664643600@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Outside Events at UUCB:  Discover Your Music!
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a singer-songwriter\, a shower singer\, a trained musician\, a table drummer or someone who just loves music\, come discover the fun and joy of improvised music!  No experience in improvisation? No problem.  Bring your instruments\, including interesting sound makers\, voice and body percussion!\nFee: $30\, $25 for student and UU members. Cash\, Check\, PayPal and Venmo accepted.\nPlease contact Leanne Darling at Ldarlingviola@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/outside-events-at-uucb-discover-your-music
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20220522T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T154342Z
UID:1939-1663423200-1663426800@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:Casual Concert Series: Alex Huddleston: Guitar and Electronics
DESCRIPTION:Alex Huddleston is a composer of chamber and electronic music\, and a visual artist producing digital and algorithmic art. His music seeks to occupy a liminal space in which serendipitous relationships emerge and collapse in a play of familiarity and otherness. Centered on themes of alienation\, sorrow\, anxiety\, schizophrenia\, and fear\, his work embodies a singular affect – there is too much and too little\, it is too fast and too slow\, it is elegant and awkward\, it makes too much sense and makes no sense. Contradictions accumulate; all have the form of two yeses pointing outwards\, rather than two nos pointing in. \nWebsite: alexhuddleston.com\nFind him on YouTube!
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/casual-concert-series-alex-huddleston-guitar-and-electronics
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20220827T163331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T163331Z
UID:2216-1661612400-1661616000@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:UUCB Choir at the Elmwood Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join a subset of the UUCB Choir inside our beautiful historic sanctuary for a performance showcasing our diverse repertoire and passion for music-making. The show will feature compositions by Giuseppe Verdi\, Moses Hogan\, Rodgers & Hammerstein\, G.F. Handel\, Ysaye M. Barnwell\, Jonathan Larson\, and Antonin Dvorak\, as well as a couple of folk song arrangements.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/uucb-choir-at-the-elmwood-arts-festival
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080150
CREATED:20220827T161702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T164251Z
UID:2214-1661608800-1661612400@buffalouu.org
SUMMARY:UUCB House Band at the Elmwood Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn (or in the sanctuary in case of rain or too much heat!) for a performance by the UUCB House Band – featuring vocalists Jessie Downs\, Taryn Goehrig\, Helen Lowry\, Liam Allen\, and Michael Harris; pianist Chris Sierzchula; guitarist\, bassist\, and vocalist Paul Zanolli; guitarist Alex Huddleston; percussionist Dave Stiles; and a special appearance by vocalist Shaun Doyle. We will be playing music by Queen\, The Hollies\, Burt Bacharach\, Bob Marley\, Stevie Wonder\, Cat Stevens\, Billy Joel\, CSN\, and Lucinda Williams and sharing a little of the spirit of UUCB with the general public.
URL:https://buffalouu.org/event/uucb-house-band-on-the-lawn
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo\, 695 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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