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Concert for a Cause

The Buffalo State Jazz Chamber Ensemble (trumpet, saxophone, guitar, bass and drums, plus vocalist, under the direction of Dr. Mark Filsinger) will perform a fundraising concert to assist migrant services provision on the Douglas AZ / Agua Prieta SONORA Mexico border.
All funds raised will go to Frontera de Cristo, the Presbyterian Border Outreach Program where Howard Henry and Lee Ann Grace have volunteered for 30+ years. Frontera de Cristo’s leadership, encouragement and funding helped to form the Cafe Justo cooperative in 2002.

Funds raised will support unbudgeted repairs at the Migrant Resource Center (MRC) in Agua Prieta. The canvas sided outdoor dining shelter, where migrants can seek refuge from the wind and the cold, had its walls destroyed this past winter due to exceptionally high winds Replacement cost: $753.

The MRC building, which provides food, clothing, first aid, toiletries, toilet access and showers, plus emergency sleeping accommodation, must add an emergency exit from the second floor to meet new Mexican code requirements. Cost: $4590.
During Howard and Lee Ann’s five weeks of service this year, 6000+ persons sought assistance at the MRC.
Howard Henry and Lee Ann Grace will speak on their work at LASC’s April 25th Peace Coffeehouse.

“Revolution for Peace” Benefit for Ukraine

EVOLUTION FOR PEACE – artists • musicians • artisans BENEFIT FOR UKRAINE
SATURDAY, April 16th • 6:00pm to 12:00am | Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center • 562 Genesee Street • presented by Revolution Gallery
Tickets are $30. General Admission / $15. for students / sliding donation for those 12 and under / and sliding donation for those who wish to donate, yet unable to attend.
Tickets are available at https://revolutionartgallery.com/revolution-for-peace/
Join us in the 2nd floor Great Hall, as our artistic community combines our creative forces for an evening of Art and Music. Proceeds provide emergency and humanitarian aid for war victims in Ukraine.
Six bands, DJ sets, our Misfit Market pop-up, live drawing by artists, silent art auction… all to support those in need.
A silent art auction will take place with artwork by local, national, and international artists who exhibit with Revolution Gallery. Participating artists are Emmett Baggett, Ally Burke, Thea Duskin, Frank Forte, Chris Galley ,Anastasiya Gutnik, Ed Hallborg, Felice Koenig, Sonja Llamas Baños, Craig LaRotonda, MJ Myers, Michael Mararian, Jon McNair, Michele Melcher, Maria Pabico LaRotonda, Charlie Powell, Arabella Proffer, Daryl Reding, Paris Roselli, Erin Ruffino, Kathryn Streeter, Jeannine Swallow, Julia Williamson… and more!
Live music performances by Irving Klaws, The Isolators, Monkey Wrench, Personal Style, Soul Butchers, and Velvet Bethany (order of performance to be announced), and DJ sets by Dr Wisz.
Live drawing / painting by artists Tricia Butski and Patrick Foran
Revolution Gallery’s pop-up Misfits Market will have our regular vendors, and a few new ones! Art After Death, Gutter Pop Comics, Jeanine Swallow, J Savage Goods, Maddox Stewart, Nickel City Alchemy, The Smell of Fear Candle Co., Twiggy… and more!
Many thanks to all the bands and the artists who are donating their time and talent. We love when you perform or exhibit in our gallery, and are deeply grateful for your involvement with this event.
This event is open to all ages. Valid ID required for those 21 and over, and stamps and wristbands will be provided to purchase alcoholic drinks.

Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center was founded by Ukrainian emigrants that had been displaced from their homeland by WWII.

Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1152348685579097

IIB Fundraiser: “I Stand for Peace”

Join the International Institute of Buffalo for a family-friendly fundraising event at Soho Buffalo. All proceeds will go toward IIB programs, which include resettlement and integration services for our community’s refugee population from around the world.

 

Tickets are $30 online pre-sale or $40 at the door. Kids under 13 free.

  • Tickets include champagne wall, open bar, and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Basket raffle, silent auction, 50-50, local vendors.

  • Hair braiding by Sik Braids
  • Photo booth & DJ by Soundwave Entertainment
  • Photographs by Lanie Williams Media
  • Special Pop-Up by Bleached by Abigail Lee
  • Soho brunch menu available

 

Special thanks to Karina Krantz, owner of Filled With Love Buffalo Cupcakes, and Kate Tolley of Be a Blessing Buffalo and Tolleywood Event Production for creating this event!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS