More News About Upcoming Events In Our Greater Niagara Region
Buffalo, NY- March 29, 2014 – Earlier this year, The Buffalo History Museum announced its 2nd Annual M&T Third Fridays GIANTS OF BUFFALO program that honors history making individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in their industry. The program is in association with the Buffalo Broadcasters Association (BBA).
The Buffalo History Museum, a grand old building around Buffalo, New York’s Delaware Park area.
Friday, April 18th GIANTS OF BUFFALO: Journalism – The Buffalo News writers and co-authors of the NY Times best seller, “American Terrorist,” Lou Michel and Dan J. Herbeck to be honored.
Time: 6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception with live music; 7:00 Seating for program
Location: The Buffalo History Museum, One Museum Court (at Elmwood Ave. and Nottingham Terr.)
Cost for Program: $10. Members of the Museum & Buffalo Broadcasters Association / $20. General/
$35 VIP – not available online. Call to reserve VIP seating 716- 873- 9644 ext 0
FOR TICKETS ONLINE
The ‘Giants’ will share their stories on stage in an informal 90 minute talk-show format. The series will be co-moderated by political reporter of The Buffalo News, Robert J. McCarthy and Executive Director of Production and Promotion WBBZ-TV, John DiScuillo. The audience is invited to participate in the discussion during the later portion of the evening. The program will be filmed for television by WBBZ-TV as a special feature; broadcast time and dates to be announced at a later date.
The concept of the program is to engage the audience and the guest speakers in an informal talk – show format about their personal and history-making stories as experienced by career choices, industry practices of the day, impact on our region, and inevitable changes.
Individuals honored at the Giants of Buffalo program are selected by a committee comprised of 6 to7 members: The Buffalo History Museum board members and staff, and collaborating partners.
This discussion is in association with theBuffalo Broadcasters Association and offers an adult soirée around the program.Wine, soft drinks, and light snacks will be made available.
Media sponsor WBBZ-TV. Flowers by Shelly’s Florist. Jazz pianistGeorge Caldwell will play the Grand Steinway during the reception.
Note: The Buffalo History Museum exhibits and shop are free and open to the public for all M&T Fridays.
The general public may call 716-873-9644 ext. 0 or info@buffalohistory.org to inquire about the program or visit www.buffalohistory.org . Media contact: Constance Caldwell ext. 317ccaldwell@buffalohistory.org
GIANTS OF BUFFALO M&T THIRD FRIDAYS is sponsored by M&T Bank.
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Since its founding in 1862, The Buffalo History Museum has been Western New York’s premier historical organization, serving to collect, research, interpret, and share the Niagara Frontier’s rich history. Its collections include more than 100,000 artifacts, 200,000 photographs, and 20,000 books. The History Museum annually presents a wide array of programs, exhibits, tours, outdoor events, and activities for all ages that utilize many of these resources to tell the stories of both ordinary and extraordinary people of Western New York.
The Buffalo History Museum is a private not-for-profit organization tax exempt under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It receives operating support from the County of Erie, the City of Buffalo, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA, a state agency), and from members and friends. The Buffalo History Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
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