6) Burchfield Penney Gala and Art Auction, 5 to 11 p.m. June 17 at 1300 Elmwood Ave. Tickets are $250 apiece. Call 716-878-3739 for reservations.
Commentary: Burchfield Penney director Anthony Bannon, who will retire from his position at the gallery July 1, will be honored during the Burchfield's black-tie gathering, entitled "Wildflowers at Night." Food and drink, silent and live auctions, and a variety of entertainment are also part of the festivities.
Look back at the Smiles gallery from the Burchfield Penney's 50th anniversary party, thrown last December.
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