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Calling all music enthusiasts aged 8-12 (and their accompanying adults) for a fantastic journey into the world of music.

Get ready for an electrifying adventure with Hear Us Out: Steel Band Magic, presented by Buffalo Toronto Public Media. The second in a performance series geared toward 8-12 year olds, Steel Band Magic features Tom Berich and Ted Canning and includes a super cool, hands-on experience with steel bands – you won't believe the fun we've got in store for you!

om and Ted, our steel band gurus, have traveled all the way to the sunny Trinidad and Tobago, where the Steel Pan was born. These amazing musical instruments are like nothing you've ever seen – they're actually made from old 55-gallon oil drums! Can you believe it?

We've got an exciting 20 to 30-minute storytime about the Steel Pan's incredible history, but that's just the beginning. The real blast is when you get to try your hand at playing these awesome instruments! We'll all come together and create a fantastic song as a team by the end of our time together.

Guess what? We've got over 20 different steel instruments for you to experiment with. From tiny, high-pitched notes on short barrels to deep bass sounds from the big, 55-gallon drums – you get to choose your musical adventure!

You won't believe it, but in the Caribbean, they have super-duper steel bands with up to 120 members! And once a year, they throw the biggest music festival ever – it's called Panorama. It's like a musical explosion and kicks off Carnival season.

Oh, and here's the best part: you don't need to read music to join in on the fun. Everyone is invited to be part of this musical extravaganza. Are you ready to rock with us and discover the amazing world of Steel Pan music at "HEAR US OUT: Steel Band Magic"? Let's make some music and memories together!!
Parking is FREE in our gated parking lot, located on Charles Street!

Reserve your spot today for this free event. You must be signed up to attend.

Embrace the magic of the season at Winter Fest at the historic Buffalo Central Terminal! ❄️

Join us for a day of enchantment:
🐴 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
🧊 Stunning Ice Sculptures
☃️ Whimsical Winter Characters
🎶 Heartwarming Holiday Caroling
🎨 Kids' Crafts & Activities
🍪 Delicious Local Food Vendors

Bundle up with friends and family for a magical winter celebration! RSVP now and don't miss the festivities.

See you there!

📅 December 9th
🕛 12:00pm to 2:00pm
📍 495 Paderewski Drive Buffalo, NY 14212

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Provides grief support through groups, resources, referrals, tools and one another!
This is in memory of infant Anthony Becton, Jr. to promote awareness of being your own best health advocate. Refreshments provided, activity-based group meetings, outlet for grief and loss.
COME JOIN US, EVERYONE WELCOME!

Join us at Buffalo Toronto Public Media on Thursday, December 14 at 5:30pm for dinner and to celebrate our latest digital series, Compact History!

We will be screening two episodes of Compact History, looking at the curriculum resources on PBS LearningMedia, and hearing from series producer, Akram Shibly and series host Cory McCants.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Follow Cory, a time traveling Middle School history teacher, as he journeys beyond your textbook telling untold stories that transformed our world. From his time portal in Western New York, Cory discovers connections between local historical events and their national impact. Meet fascinating people along the way and see firsthand how history surrounds you and includes you!

THE GREAT LAW OF PEACE | EPISODE 1: Cory shares a revelation that the United States Constitution was inspired by Native Americans! He transports us to a longhouse at Ganondagan where we learn about the Great Law of Peace, an ancient telling of the formation of the Haudenosaunee confederacy by indigenous men and women who established the oldest participatory democracy still in existence.

BONE WARS | EPISODE 2: Cory travels west to teach folks about westward expansion, but his lesson is interrupted by Coré - an alternate-dimension version of him who believes he’s cooler. Coré wants Cory to talk about the Bone Wars, a competition between two paleontologists that led to the discovery of dozens of dinosaurs, and their demise. As Cory explains the various reasons why folks migrated west, he eventually caves and tells the Bone Wars story, trying to emphasize the cost of competition - both in terms of the rivalry between these paleontologists, and the project to expand the country. Coré, on the other hand, tries to one-up Cory and boasts that competition leads to discovery and innovation.

We will take a look at the curriculum on PBS LearningMedia. Each episode includes Teaching Tips, Vocabulary, and multiple activities. The curriculum is designed for grades 5-8, but can be adapted for use with other grades.
The event is free but you must register to attend.

A Note to Educators: Buffalo Toronto Public Media is now offering CTLE credits for events like this! After you check in, we'll have a table set up to get information for your credits!
Thursday, December 14
5:3o - 7pm
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
140 Lower Terrace
Downtown Buffalo
Register to Attend
Free Parking | 140 Lower Terrace

BTPM is conveniently located in downtown Buffalo at 140 Lower Terrace, near the I-190. The entrance to our parking lot is on Charles Street (also known as "Mark Russell Alley").

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Provides grief support through groups, resources, referrals, tools and one another!
This is in memory of infant Anthony Becton, Jr. to promote awareness of being your own best health advocate. Refreshments provided, activity-based group meetings, outlet for grief and loss.
COME JOIN US, EVERYONE WELCOME!

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Provides grief support through groups, resources, referrals, tools and one another!
This is in memory of infant Anthony Becton, Jr. to promote awareness of being your own best health advocate. Refreshments provided, activity-based group meetings, outlet for grief and loss.
COME JOIN US, EVERYONE WELCOME!

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Provides grief support through groups, resources, referrals, tools and one another!
This is in memory of infant Anthony Becton, Jr. to promote awareness of being your own best health advocate. Refreshments provided, activity-based group meetings, outlet for grief and loss.
COME JOIN US, EVERYONE WELCOME!

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Provides grief support through groups, resources, referrals, tools and one another!
This is in memory of infant Anthony Becton, Jr. to promote awareness of being your own best health advocate. Refreshments provided, activity-based group meetings, outlet for grief and loss.
COME JOIN US, EVERYONE WELCOME!

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Provides grief support through groups, resources, referrals, tools and one another!
This is in memory of infant Anthony Becton, Jr. to promote awareness of being your own best health advocate. Refreshments provided, activity-based group meetings, outlet for grief and loss.
COME JOIN US, EVERYONE WELCOME!

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Provides grief support through groups, resources, referrals, tools and one another!
This is in memory of infant Anthony Becton, Jr. to promote awareness of being your own best health advocate. Refreshments provided, activity-based group meetings, outlet for grief and loss.
COME JOIN US, EVERYONE WELCOME!