Since opening its doors in October 1997, Mike Mulley has hosted hundreds of artists at College Street Gallery, ranging from big names on the local scene to student exhibitions and inspired one-offs. Whatever else is on the walls, Mulley’s compelling photography—he specializes in documenting the city’s architecture and streetscapes—is always there, drawing passersby, who, more often than not, find Mulley himself sitting out front or inside, depending on the weather, observing and participating in the everyday of Allen Street, of which his gallery has become an anchor. “The overriding goal of the gallery is to expose the community to the vast and diverse pool of artists that work and live in Buffalo,” Mulley says. “It’s about giving opportunity to artists in a world that is often closed to them simply because they aren’t well known.” Mulley celebrates a decade in the art business with a party at Nietzsche’s tonight, featuring food by Lagniappes and music by Susan Peters, Ramforinkus and the Waves, to name a few. It’s a cheap ticket—available in advance at the gallery, at 244 Allen Street (882-9727)—and the proceeds will pay for some sorely needed physical improvements to the gallery.

Thursday, October 18 at 8pm. Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen Street (886-8539, nietszches.com). $5.