Lady Bison

Today, we took a walk around the Japanese garden behind The Buffalo History Museum, and was able to get a picture of its beautiful facade which was inspired by the Parthenon. The pediment sculpture symbolizes the forces of civilization. Among the figures are representations of education, industry, art, and the law.
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LADY BISON'S EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT

Thomas Paquette: Intimate Landscapes

Now on View

Erie Art Museum
Erie, PA

This exhibition by artist Thomas Paquette will be on display until July 2027. Meet the artist on June 26 and July 31.
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He lives on the edge of the Allegheny National Forest. His work hangs in collections around the world. And right now, Thomas Paquette is on view right here in Erie.

"Thomas Paquette: Intimate Landscapes" is open now—the first of 75 miniature gouaches, alongside a selection of his large-scale oils, on display through July 2026. A second chapter of the exhibition opens in early 2027, giving you even more reason to return.

Meet the artist at Gallery Night on Friday, June 26—then join us again on July 31 for an artist talk and gallery walk.

📍 Erie Art Museum | 20 E 5th St., Erie, PA
📷 Thomas Paquette | Highland Ponies, Glen Mor, Alladale Wilderness | Oil on Canvas | 2019 | On loan from Andrew and Michele Sokolski

LADY BISON'S EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Roycroft Summer Festival

June 27 & 28
EA Classic Rink
East Aurora, NY

This two-day festival “gathers Roycroft artisans and masters, juried artisans, and those who still believe beauty is best represented by the hand.”
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This summer, the work returns to East Aurora.

The Roycroft Summer Festival gathers Roycroft Artisans and Masters, Juried Artisans, and those who still believe beauty is best represented by the hand.

This year bears a noble mark: 2026 is the 50th anniversary of the Roycrofters At Large Association, celebrating half a century of artisans carrying the Roycroft way forward through Head, Heart, and Hand.

June 27 & 28, 2026
EA Classic Rink
41 Riley Street, East Aurora, New York
Saturday 10–5 | Sunday 10–4
$5 entry fee

The bench is swept, the kiln is warm, the press is inked, and the first works are beginning to step out from our artisans' studios. More to be shared soon.

During the French Revolution, aristocrats destined for the guillotine are rescued by a mysterious Englishman known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Frustrated, the French government dispatches an agent to discover his identity and capture him. Read some thoughts about "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1905), by Baroness Emmuska Orczy.
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Orczy The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1905) It’s 1792 and the French Revolution is turning into a bloody frenzy. Dozens of people — men, women, and children — are slaughtered at the guil…

The relationship between painters Edouard Manet and Berthe Morisot is one of respect, rivalry, Friendship, and family. In "Manet & Morisot," an art exhibition at The Cleveland Museum of Art, these bonds are reflected in their work.

Read my thoughts about this show in my latest article in "Notes on an Exhibition" here: https://ladybison.home.blog/notes-on-an-exhibition/manet-morisot/
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Manet & Morisot Exhibition Review The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio Manet & Morisot at the Cleveland Museum of Art is about the relationship between French painters Édouard Manet (1832-1883) and Ber…

Here's a new way to experience one of Buffalo's treasures of art deco architecture. Through this new self-guided tour, discover the history and art of the Buffalo Central Terminal.
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Need a way to enjoy the sunshine? Celebrate the first day of summer at the Buffalo Central Terminal. ☀️🚂

There’s a new way to experience this iconic landmark. Our new self-guided audio tour invites you to explore the history, architecture, and ongoing transformation of the Buffalo Central Terminal at your own pace.

https://buffalocentralterminal.org/tours/

Along the way, you’ll hear stories and reflections from Buffalo voices — including Robby Takac — while discovering the beauty and legacy of this brilliant Art Deco landmark in an entirely new way, even as work continues toward reopening the Passenger Concourse.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, this is the perfect way to appreciate the Central Terminal’s past, present, and future.

This new self-guided tour was made possible through the generosity of longtime champion David Hochman.

Plan your visit and experience the Buffalo Central Terminal like never before.

We had a nice variety at our book club tonight. From medieval Germans, through epic Russians, to American muckrakers, our selections spanned centuries and themes! Join us in June at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library. 📚
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