Lake Shore Center for the Arts

03/31/2025

This Thursday, don't miss this great class, free to members and just in time for spring flower photography!

This class covers the concept and technique of managing an image’s depth of field. Participants will learn how to adjust the camera's aperture setting to control which parts of an image appear sharp and which are blurred. The course includes instruction on the relationship between aperture size an...

03/26/2025

We are pleased to announce the TOP TEN Plays for the 2025 Juice Box International One Act Play Competition. Congratulations to the winners, we can't wait to see these plays live on our stage later this summer. Our directors are already hard at work, we will let you know when tickets are available.
DRAMAS (In no particular order)
166 THE TAGS Catherine D’Agostino / Fredonia, NY
168 SLICE OF LIFE Chris Woodworth / Geneva, NY
183 FORK IN THE ROAD Greg Ryan / Nashville, TN
161 N**I DAUGHTER Judy Shuler / Fredonia, NY
133 GERONIMO F J Hartland / Johnstown / PA
COMEDIES (In no particular order)
158 LOWER EDUCATION Lewis Shilane / Joplin, MO
115 LEMONADE Marjorie Williamson / St Louis, MO
131 IN A PICKLE Steven Stewart / Sugar Land, TX
121 BLAST FROM THE PAST Laurie Allen / Odessa, TX
169 HIS NAME IS LINUS Judy Shuler / Fredonia, NY

03/25/2025

Saturday April 19 we are participating in the Westfield Bunny Hop, stop in from 11-2 for a tour of our facility and an indoor egg hunt and a movie!!
The Innovation Studio is open 11-1, come learn about all of our equipment available to you, learn a new skill or fine tune what you already do. Free to members.
Come see what we do! 🐰🐰🐰🐰

03/24/2025

This Thursday, don't miss another great photography class at the Innovation Studio:

See beyond color and learn to shoot and edit in black and white. Learn to shoot and edit the world in a new way and move beyond the world of color. Discover the techniques and tools photographers utilize to enhance the mood in black and white digital photographs. During this pre-recorded workshop

03/21/2025

This coming Tuesday the 25th, don't miss this great photography class that is free to members! Not a member? Join us!

In Anatomy of an Image, we'll explore the thought process behind taking and selecting exceptional photographs, from vision to ex*****on to editing. We'll also discuss using this process during a photo shoot, addressing common issues encountered in the field. Thinking in the moment, you’re able to ...

03/18/2025

Tonight! Join us for our Free Classic Movie. All are welcome, non-members too!

https://lakeshorecenterforthearts.com/events/free-classic-movie-citizen-kane-975/?occurrence=2025-03-18

03/13/2025

Tonight, join us for this great photography class! Sign with the link. Free to members!

https://lakeshorecenterforthearts.com/events/night-landscape-photography-313/?occurrence=2025-03-1 class!scape-photography-313/?occurrence=2025-03-13

Night Landscape Photography (Beginning & Intermediate Level) When the sun goes down, landscapes take on entirely new personalities. The moon and stars light the sky and transform the landscape below, creating image-making possibilities that are not found in the daytime. In this course, photographer,...

03/12/2025

Tuesday the 18th, and every 3rd Thursday monthly, join us for our Free Classic Movie Night. All are welcome, non-members too!

https://lakeshorecenterforthearts.com/events/free-classic-movie-citizen-kane-975/?occurrence=2025-03-18

03/11/2025

What an amazing Jazz experience we had Sunday afternoon with Dave Solazzo and The Bridge! Especially when they took questions about their play style and biggest influences. If you missed it, you can find more information about them here: https://davesolazzo.com/about

03/11/2025

Tonight at 6pm come support local author, LSCFTA's own Sue Poster!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY19PPQP?fbclid=IwY2xjawIxlJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRGXJnUCJJjsF310H-Zp7J_T95WYrIh2Kpwg66UheLuuTgCJNmDqDsptjw_aem_3x5Qy5nCFz2RZRKDxfqHBw The Lake Shore Center for the Arts Writers Group presents a Book Launch Join us as we celebrate Sue’s publication. March 11 from 6 PM to 8...

03/10/2025

This thursday join us for this great photography class!

https://lakeshorecenterforthearts.com/events/night-landscape-photography-313/?occurrence=2025-03-1 class!scape-photography-313/?occurrence=2025-03-13

Night Landscape Photography (Beginning & Intermediate Level) When the sun goes down, landscapes take on entirely new personalities. The moon and stars light the sky and transform the landscape below, creating image-making possibilities that are not found in the daytime. In this course, photographer,...

03/09/2025

Call for submissions: 2025 Short Story Writing contest! Send your short story, essay, or poem for consideration. First, second, and third place prizes for top scoring entries. Winners and honorable mentions will be published in our annual Short Story Contest Anthology. Click the link to enter!

About our Writers Group Our mission is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for writers. We are actively working to make our books and works a reality. Contact Mary Ellen Humphrey, Director of the Writing program, at [email protected] or 716 338-7169. The LSCFTA Writer’s G...

03/09/2025

Still tickets left for today to see some great, live jazz! Open to all, 2pm!

Dave Solazzo teaches jazz piano at Cornell University and has played and recorded with jazz luminaries such as Eric Alexander, Joe Magnarelli, Joel Frahm and Jon Gordon at venues like the Savannah Jazz Festival, the Syracuse Jazz Fest and The Flatiron Room in New York City. Bassist Matthew Vacanti a...

03/08/2025

03/08/2025

We had a great Student Art show opening! More than 200 people showed up to appreciate the young artists.

03/05/2025

Mary Ellen Humphrey and Susan Landrigan discuss our Writers Group Literary Contest and Western New York Writers Convention.
Click here to learn all about it.

The Lit Chicks discuss The Lakeshore Center for the Arts Writers Conference and the 2025 Writers Contest

03/05/2025

Join us tomorrow night and on the first Thursday of every month. Musicians, poets, what have you, all are welcome.

Join us on the first Thursday of every month. Musicians, poets, whathaveyou all welcome.

03/03/2025

OPEN Mic
Thursday, March 6
7:30 pm