Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Speaker Series First Pianos in Buffalo with Devin Zimmer | Tuesdays at Arthur
Buffalo Maritime Center | 90 Arthur St, Buffalo, NY 14207
Devin Zimmer will explore the story of James Sheppard bringing pianos and other musical instruments to Buffalo, NY along the new Erie Canal. The Englishman, left his home for Buffalo opening his music store in 1827, bringing music to the fast-changing frontier town.
Zimmer will show an early 19th century pianoforte in its unrestored state. He’ll identify the similarities to Sheppard’s early pianofortes, exploring the materials, hidden signatures of workmen, deterioration over time, and a poorly executed restoration. He will compare this pianoforte action to a modern piano action model and outline plans to replicate the historic piano.
Our facility will also be open to explore as well. Our gift shop will be open for early holiday shopping. Parking available between the shop and the sidewalk, along Arthur street, and in our enclosed boat yard.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 6PM - 8PM
Marlin Spike Sailor Thump Mat Class | Tuesdays at Arthur
Buffalo Maritime Center | 90 Arthur Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
Captain Kyle Taylor will go through the uses of thump mats and traditional maritime rope and knot work. He will demonstrate how to make one and you can try your hand at creating one. Participants can make their own thump mat to take home for yourself or as a holiday gift for $20. Take home kits will be for sale as well!
Our facility will also be open to explore as well. Our gift shop will be open for holiday shopping. Parking available between the shop and the sidewalk, along Arthur street, and in our enclosed boat yard.