Designed by father-and-son architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen in the 1930s, this music hall is internationally recognized as having perfect acoustic pitch. The estate of Edward and Mary Kleinhans provided the impetus and the funds necessary to build the home of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places and now also houses the Buffalo Chamber Music Society alongside the QRS Concert Series. Kleinhans also hosts a variety of events, from concerts to commencement ceremonies for local schools, check website for complete calendar.
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Established in 1985, Squeaky Wheel a.k.a the Buffalo Media Art Center is well-known by city dwellers as a media haven that aims to promote endeavors in the fields of journalism, film, information technology and digital art. The center offers rentals and production equipment along with workshops and education classes. There are also many video and animation camps for children and teenagers throughout the year which teaches everything about the 'Seventh Art'. Other events include screenings, animation workshops and film festivals of course.
Artpark's Outdoor Amphitheater has one of the best scenic views because of its extreme proximity to the majestic Niagara River. A wide stage, flanked by mesh columns and rigged with lights and sound systems, overlooks the green stretch of the park. It can accommodate a whooping 10,000 visitors and is thus, one of the best venues for music concerts and festivals. You are allowed to carry blankets and lawn chairs fitting the dimensions given by the authorities.
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Located on the West Side less than a mile from culturally-rich areas such as the Buffalo Theater District, this college has been providing top-notch education to motivated students for almost a century. Named after Marguerite D'Youville, founder of the Grey Nuns, the college is small and intimate with only 1900 students on a historic campus. Also on campus can be found the award-winning Kavinoky Theatre, situated in a restored Victorian-era building. The campus is minutes from Niagara Falls and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
