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[ART OPENING] Big shout-out to uber-rich Andrew Carnegie, who spread his money around, ensuring that his name would be associated with libraries, universities, community  centers, and other nice things. A handsome Scotsman with a bushy white beard, we can also assume that if he was around today, Andrew would be flying around in a Gulfstream jet and own the Pittsburgh Steelers, all while being a patron of the arts. Which brings us to the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda, located in the former 1904 publiclibrary. The Carnegie has made great strides in raising its profile in the arts community, becoming a regional jewel. On Thursday, February 7, the Carnegie will feature a solo exhibit of artwork by another handsome Scotsman, Malcom Bonney. His very large paintings fill the gallery with color and layered complexity that first shocks, then sucks the viewer into Bonney’s journey of intellectualism and fantasy. His paintings and sculpture are featured in numerous museums and private collections in five out of six continents. Andrew would be proud to host the enormously talented Bonney and very proud of the many volunteers who have kept his vision accessible to the public.