Music, festivities part of ‘Water Street Wonderland’ programs

Dave Ziffer will perform solo jazz/fusion guitar at the opening of the Water Street Studios “Water Street Wonderland” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. Water Street Studios is Batavia's own arts community center, featuring 26 fully occupied artists' studios and a spacious gallery (see www.waterstreetstudios.com).

“The Winter Wonderland” program will feature original local art for sale for the holidays until Dec. 23. There is no admission fee. “The Wonderland Showcase event” offers a day of activities Saturday, Dec. 5.

Water Street Studios offers a striking gallery space. SUBMITTED PHOTO

 Ziffer plays music by Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Jean-Luc Ponty, Lyle Mays, Russ Freeman and other popular modern jazz performers. He also creates new interpretations of jazz standards, classical music and familiar pop tunes. He uses three guitars: electric, acoustic and nylon for a wide variety of sounds.

The Water Street Studios “Wonderland Showcase event” will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The day will feature holiday workshops, music, cookies and the opportunity to have a professional holiday portrait taken by appointment; call (630) 761-9977 to reserve a time slot between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. (available on a first-come basis).

The studio space is at 160 S. Water St. Visit www.bataviaartistsassociation.org.