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Kelly Hayes McAlonie - The CAZ Speaker Series
Presented by Katie Schneider

Kelly Hayes McAlonie - The CAZ Speaker Series

Cabaret
General Admission
Comedy
Thursday, May 14, 2026
August 7 - September 4
Doors
•
5:30 pm
Show
•
7:00 pm
All Ages
$10.00
 Festival Pass
FREE
$10.00
FREE
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Dinner and a Show Experience at The Caz • Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Caz, where great food meets great entertainment. Your Dinner Show Experience includes admission to the evening’s performance, along with our signature Caz Buffet Dinner featuring:

-Fresh garden salad
-Herb-roasted chicken
-Succulent cooked shrimp
-Rice pilaf
-Seasonal roasted vegetables
-Juicy beef sliders
-Freshly baked cookies for dessert

Your ticket price covers everything—dinner, show, tax, tip & free parking—in one simple, all-inclusive purchase. No hassle, no surprises, just an effortless night of dining and entertainment.
General Admission • There is always a dance floor, and seating on the main floor is limited, but mezzanine upgrades are available for a more elevated experience. Enjoy selections from our à la carte menu, available for food service before or during the show. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door on the day of the event, while supplies last.
Cabaret • Enjoy an intimate evening of live music with plenty of seating, plus à la carte food service before and during the show. Depending on the event, Cabaret shows may be fully seated or feature a dance floor with limited standing room options. If there’s a dance floor, feel free to step on and off while keeping your reserved seat. Be sure to purchase tickets online in advance to secure the best seats, as any remaining tickets will be available at the door while supplies last.
Comedy • Enjoy an intimate evening of stand-up with plenty of seating and à la carte food service available before and during the show. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available online in advance or at the door on the day of the event—while supplies last.
Kelly Hayes McAlonie - The CAZ Speaker Series
Dinner and a Show Experience at The Caz • Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Caz, where great food meets great entertainment. Your Dinner Show Experience includes admission to the evening’s performance, along with our signature Caz Buffet Dinner featuring:
‍
-Fresh garden salad
-Herb-roasted chicken
-Succulent cooked shrimp
-Rice pilaf
-Seasonal roasted vegetables
-Juicy beef sliders
-Freshly baked cookies for dessert

Your ticket price covers everything—dinner, show, tax, tip & free parking—in one simple, all-inclusive purchase. No hassle, no surprises, just an effortless night of dining and entertainment.
General Admission • There is always a dance floor, and seating on the main floor is limited, but mezzanine upgrades are available for a more elevated experience. Enjoy selections from our à la carte menu, available for food service before or during the show. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door on the day of the event, while supplies last.
Comedy • Enjoy an intimate evening of stand-up with plenty of seating and à la carte food service available before and during the show. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available online in advance or at the door on the day of the event—while supplies last.

Kelly Hayes McAlonie, FAIA, LEED AP, AUA


Getting kids to dream about architecture is no small feat, but Kelly Hayes McAlonie, FAIA, literally reshaped the toy box to make it happen. As a leading architect and the Director of Campus Planning at the University at Buffalo, Kelly’s career is a masterclass in bridging the gap between professional excellence and public inspiration.

She is perhaps best known to the wider world as one of the visionaries behind Architect Barbie, a project she co-conceptualized to show young girls that they don’t just live in houses—they can design them. But her passion for breaking barriers doesn't stop at plastic; she is also the preeminent biographer of Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first professional woman architect in the United States. Through her definitive book, Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect, Kelly has worked tirelessly to ensure that the trailblazers of the past aren't forgotten by the builders of the future.


Whether she is planning university campuses or chronicling feminist history, Kelly’s work is defined by a single, powerful mission: making the world of architecture accessible, visible, and inclusive for everyone.


Kelly is Director of Campus Planning at the University at Buffalo, where she leads implementation of the university’s Comprehensive Master Plan and advances strategic planning across its three campuses. Her career centers on educational architecture and public engagement, strengthening the relationship between design, learning environments, and civic life. She has held multiple leadership roles within the American Institute of Architects and is an active member of the Association of University Architects.


In 2011, Hayes McAlonie collaborated with Despina Stratigakos and Mattel on the design and launch of Barbie I Can Be…Architect, broadening public awareness of architecture as a profession for women and girls. Architect Barbie was later featured in the 2023 film Barbie.


For more than two decades, Hayes McAlonie has researched the life and work of Louise Blanchard Bethune, FAIA, the first professional woman architect in the United States. She has written and lectured extensively on Bethune’s legacy and is the author of Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect, published by SUNY Press in 2023. In 2025, she received the AIA National Award for Excellence in Public Architecture.

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