April M&T Second Friday 2024
Apr 12, 2024 5:30pm — 8:00pm
ABOUT M&T SECOND FRIDAYS
Mark your calendars for the second Friday of each month when, thanks to the generous support of M&T Bank, we stay open late, and admission is free! Immerse yourself in artistic experiences, from captivating exhibition premieres to engaging all-ages art-making sessions, curated screenings, and special programs. Explore the galleries, shop The Museum Store, and enjoy live music. Our cash-only pop-up bar awaits, offering soft drinks, wine, and beer. Stop by Roux Soup Bar & Café, serving up a delicious array of soups, sandwiches, and salads.
Psst! Here's an exclusive offer just for you – enjoy a 10% discount on most Museum Memberships when you join or renew in person during M&T Second Friday. Stop by our membership table to learn more!
Live Music
JBQ - John Bacon Quintet
Friday, April 12th | 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Reception Space
JBQ is a modern jazz group primarily playing original compositions that blend Hard Bop and modern excursions. The group began as a trio in 2018 quickly evolving to a quartet then quintet incorporating trumpet, saxophone, guitar, bass, drums. Their 2023 release “Revolution Blues” features inspired solos, melodic tunes and deep grooves. JBQ is popular in Buffalo area venues like Pause Art House and a steady gig at Duende in Silo City. In addition they have played high profile venues Kleinhans Music Hall and Artpark.
The Buffalo New York based group is led by drummer and composer John Bacon known for his work with Roswell Rudd, Don Menza, Bobby Militello, Bobby Previte and many Western New York ensembles. As a composer he has received grants from NYFA and NYSCA and works of various genres have been recorded and released. Groups he has led or co-led include The Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop, The New Jazz Orchestra of Buffalo, Multi-Jazz Dimensions, The Maelstrom Percussion Ensemble, Star People and The Morgan Street Stompers. He teaches Jazz and Percussion at SUNY Fredonia and UB.
Now on view: 2024 Art Auction & Gala Exhibition
The Art Auction & Gala is the Burchfield Penney's largest annual fundraiser. The Auction features works by more than 80 of Western New York's diverse artists. Funds raised benefit local artists and the Center's mission of inspiring, investing in, and celebrating the historical and contemporary accomplishments of Western New York artists. Be among the first to explore this stunning array of artworks in the 2024 Art Auction & Gala Exhibition!