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Events for Sunday, December 02, 2012
Art | Back To Top | |
| Catherine Loerch Art Exhibit | ||
| Fri. Nov 9 to Sun. Dec 30 | ||
| West Seneca artist Catherine Loerch will be presenting selected original artworks at her Art Exhibit November 9th thru December30, 2012 at the Larkin @ Exchange Building 726 Exchange St. Buffalo. The exhibit will feature a mix of portraits, nautical scenes, landscapes and a new contemporary series in acrylics. Artist reception Nov.9th @ 6PM-8PM h/c access | ||
| Larkin@Exchange Buiding | ||
| 726 Exchange St., Buffalo NY 14210 | ||
| See Map | ||
Auctions | Back To Top | |
| WYOMING SPCA CHINESE AUCTION | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| 1 DAY | ||
| WYOMING SPCA CHINESE AUCTION Admission $5.00 include tickets plus FREE GIFT SPEND $1.00 RECEIVE FREE GIFT SPEND $8.00 QUALIFY FOR THE WONDERFUL OLIVERS CHOCOLATE BASKET 10 DOOR PRIZES WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED h/c access, $ | ||
| ALEXANDER FIRE HALL | ||
| 10708 ALEXANDER ROAD ( ROUTE 98 ), ALEXANDER 14005 | ||
| 585-591-3114 | ||
| See Map | ||
Craft Shows | Back To Top | |
| 37th Annual Holiday Craft Show | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Saturday / Sunday - 10am-4pm | ||
| Support local artisans, hobbyists and students at Williamsville PTSA Council’s annual Holiday Craft Show. Find handcrafted gifts at 140+ booths in two buildings - something for every age group, interest and budget – knits, linens, jewelry, home décor, photographs, foods, toys, pet items, and more. Refreshments available from student service groups. Proceeds benefit the fund for college and career education scholarships. h/c access, $ | ||
| United States | ||
| 175 Heim Road, Williamsville 14221 | ||
| HolidayCraftShowPTSA.com/ | ||
| 7166360604 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Christmas/Anniversary/Open House/Shop Hop | ||
| Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Friday & Saturday 10 am-7 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm | ||
| Christmas/Anniversary/Open House/Shop Hop h/c access | ||
| Simple Pleasures & Homespun Treasures | ||
| 5300 William St, Lancaster 14086 | ||
| 359-5038 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Holiday Craft Show | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| 10 am to 4 pm | ||
| Showcasing over 140 local crafters. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Refreshments available at each school. Free parking. h/c access, $ | ||
| Heim Schools | ||
| 175 Heim Rd, Amherst 14221 | ||
| holidaycraftshowptsa.com | ||
| See Map | ||
| Roycroft Winter Arts & Crafts Festival | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Sa, Su, 10am-5pm | ||
| Over 35 Juried Artisans sell their exceptional work for your holiday shopping. Holiday music & refreshments h/c access, $ | ||
| East Aurora Middle School | ||
| 430 Main St, East Aurora 14052 | ||
| www.ralaweb.com | ||
| 655-7252 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Yuletide in the Country | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Yuletide in the Country may be the most unique craft show you’ll find anywhere. It provides the perfect place to find last-minute holiday presents with its intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Nearly 200 premier juried artisans participate in the event, which recently was named one of the top 70 shows in America by Sunshine Artist magazine. Yuletide in the Country was specially-created for shoppers who either missed Christmas in the Country (America’s #2 Craft Show by Sunshine Artist Magazine) or who need to find exceptional one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. The show offers attendees the finest in traditional, contemporary and country crafts, fine arts including unique pottery and ceramics, jewelry, animal gifts, candles, home décor and furnishings, as well as gourmet specialties and of course, Christmas decorations of all kinds. And Yuletide in the Country offers a bonus – the show provides shoppers a chance to purchase crafts not found at Christmas in the Country. More than two-thirds of the artisans attending Yuletide in the Country come in specifically for this show. Yuletide in the Country is a Christmas Wonderland – you can’t help but feel the holiday spirit! It takes place at the Event Center on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY, just south of Buffalo. h/c access, $ | ||
| The Event Center on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg | ||
| 5820 South Park Ave., Hamburg 14075 | ||
| wnypremierpromotions.com | ||
| 910-799-9424 | ||
| See Map | ||
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| Christmas at Hilbert | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Sunday, December 2, 2-4pm | ||
| A Live Nativity will bring the Christmas story to life during Hilbert College’s 15th annual Christmas celebration from 2-4 p.m. on December 2. The celebration will include a children’s Christmas party, complete with a visit from Santa, following the nativity. Featuring the Holy Family, shepherds, angels, the three wise men and animals in a small outdoor stable, the Live Nativity will take place at 2 p.m. only in the campus quad near the Campus Center. The Live Nativity dates back to 1223, when it was created by St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, which is the spiritual foundation of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, Hilbert’s founding congregation. Immediately following the nativity, the holiday celebration will move indoors for the children’s Christmas party in the Hafner Recreation Center. Free photos with Santa will be available at the party, which will also include Christmas arts and crafts and games. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Christmas at Hilbert is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries. The event is being sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministry, Hilbert Student Government Association and various student clubs. More information is available by contacting Jeannie Kornacki, director of student activities, at 926-8932 or e-mail jkornacki@hilbert.edu h/c access | ||
| Hilbert College campus quad and Hafner Recreation Center | ||
| 5200 South Park Avenue, Hamburg 14075 | ||
| http://www.hilbert.edu | ||
| 716-926-8932 | ||
| See Map | ||
| FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | ||
| Sat. Nov 17 to Sun. Jan 6 | ||
| SU, MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA | ||
| Fifteen acres of spectacular Christmas lights. Get an angel's eye view of the Avenue of Saints and the spirit of Christmas from atop the Basilica. Festival open daily 9am-9pm. Lights on 5pm-9pm. Religious Articles Store and Cafeteria. Free parking. h/c access | ||
| Our Lady of Fatima Shrine | ||
| 1023 Swann Road (off Rt 18E), Lewiston 14092 | ||
| www.fatimashrine.com | ||
| 754-7489 | ||
| See Map | ||
| North Pole Express | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 16 | ||
| Sat & Sun 12:00 noon & 3 pm | ||
| Take a train ride through the wintery countryside with Santa. Bring your letters and don't forget to wear your pajamas! Hot chocolate and cookies available at the Curriers Station. h/c access, $ | ||
| Arcade & Attica Railroad | ||
| 278 Main St, Arcade 14009 | ||
| arcadeandatticarr.com | ||
| 585-492-3100 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Pancake Breakfast with Santa | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| 8 to noon on December 2nd, 2012 | ||
| Troop 554 annual pancake breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $6.50 for Adults, $6.00 for seniors and $4.00 for children 3 to 10. 2 and under are free. Ticket includes beverage, sausage and all you can eat pancakes. h/c access, $ | ||
| St. Patrick‘s Episcopal Church | ||
| 1395 George Urban Blvd, Cheektowaga 14225 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Photos with Santa | ||
| Sat. Nov 17 to Mon. Dec 24 | ||
| Sat., Nov. 17 2012 Thru Mon., Dec. 24 2012 | ||
| Children can have their picture taken with Santa. h/c access | ||
| Eastern Hills Mall | ||
| 4545 Transit Rd, Wmsvl 14221 | ||
| www.shopeasternhills.com | ||
| 6331600 ext 201 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Santa, His Elf & His Reindeer | ||
| Sat. Nov 24 to Sun. Dec 23 | ||
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | ||
| An annual tradition. Santa and one of his elves and their LIVE reindeer welcome children to visit with them in our rare 1949 29-ton red caboose, where each child receives a special gift packet. It’s all FREE! No camera, don't worry- we will take your photograph and you can obtain it that same evening from www.niagarahobby.com! There is no cost to see Santa, his elf, and his reindeer, and no cost for the photograph! The Holidays are about giving- and we take that seriously at Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart! Free Gifts For Every Child! Free Photographs! Bring Your Pet! (Since some children are allergic to animals, we request that pets sit next to Santa) Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. November 2012 24 & 25 December 2012 1 & 2 ; 8 & 9 ; 15 & 16 ; 22 & 23 h/c access | ||
| Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart | ||
| 3366 Union Road (at Walden Avenue), Cheektowaga 14225 | ||
| www.niagarahobby.com | ||
| 716-681-1666 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Spiritual Labyrinth | ||
| Tue. Aug 10 to Mon. Dec 31 | ||
| All day, every day | ||
| The Spitiual Labyrinth is available for public use. It is user friendly with paths that are 3 feet wide and a circle in the center in which to mediate and rest. More than one can walk the path at one time. It is designed to help the user focus thought and experience a closer relationship with God. Please come and walk by yourself, with your family or your group. h/c access | ||
| Elma United Methodist Church | ||
| 2991 Bowen Rd, Elma 14059 | ||
| www.elmaumclabyrinth.blogspot.com | ||
| 716-652-5427 | ||
| See Map | ||
| The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | ||
| Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 16 | ||
| Fri. Nov 30, Dec 7 &14 - 7:30pm, Sat. Dec 1, 8, 15 & Sun. Dec 2, 9, 16 - 2:30pm | ||
| A Comedy by BARBARA ROBINSON Produced by LANCASTER REGIONAL PLAYERS In this hilarious Christmas tale adapted from the best-selling book, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story! Tickets: $20 Adult, $18 Student/Senior, $13 Children (12 and under) h/c access, $ | ||
| Lancaster Opera House | ||
| 21 Central Ave., Lancaster 14086 | ||
| www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=158 | ||
| 683-1776 | ||
| See Map | ||
| The Polar Express Train Ride | ||
| Sat. Nov 24 to Sun. Dec 16 | ||
| Sat. & Sun, 4:40 and 5:50 pm | ||
| Train ride and story as the train makes its magical round-trip to the North Pole. Enjoy hot cocoa, a special treat, a special gift, meet Santa and tour the largest RR and Toy Train museum in NY State. $ | ||
| Medina Railroad Museum | ||
| 530 West Ave., Medina 14103 | ||
| www.railroadmuseum.net | ||
| 585-798-6106 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Village of Lewiston Christmas Walk | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| 10am -5pm | ||
| Celebrate Christmas in the Village of Lewiston the old fashioned way with complimentary carriage rides, boutique shopping, carolers, a small parade, outdoor entertainment and refreshments served by our Lewiston businesses. Santa even makes a special appearance at 11:30am on Sat. h/c access | ||
| Lewiston, NY | ||
| Center Street, Lewiston 14092 | ||
| www.niagarariverregion.com | ||
| 7549500 | ||
| See Map | ||
Festivals | Back To Top | |
| CAA Winter Festival of Lights | ||
| Sat. Nov 3 to Thu. Jan 31 | ||
| A winter tradition for so many, North America’s premier illumination festival in Niagara Falls, ON celebrates 30 years November 3 to January 31, 2013. Enjoy millions of lights and 120+ illuminations, including the Enchantment of Disney® displays, and TD RINK at the Brink – the outdoor, ice rink near the brink of the Falls! h/c access | ||
| Niagara Parkway | ||
| 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON 000000 | ||
| www.wfol.com | ||
| See Map | ||
| Festival of trees | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sat. Jan 5 | ||
December 1-January 5: A Festival of Trees As one of the stops along the Holiday Lights of Niagara Tour, the Power Vista’s glass walkway will feature a dazzling display of artificial evergreen trees, adorned with energy efficient lights. The trees are decorated for the season by local non-profit groups and will be on display through Jan. 5, 2013. Parking and admission at the Power Vista, located at 5777 Lewiston Road in Lewiston, are always free of charge. For more information, call 716-286-6661 or 1-866-NYPA-FUN, or visit www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm for a complete schedule of activities. h/c access, $ | ||
| New York Power Authority‘s Power Vista | ||
| 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston 14092 | ||
| www.nypa.gov | ||
| 716-286-6650 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Holiday Happening | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm | ||
Celebrate the Season! Collect a different ornament* at each winery on the trail to complete your set. Tickets valid for all six days of the event and include wine tasting at each winery, a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery and a keepsake ornament from each winery. *One gift per couple please, while supplies last h/c access, $ | ||
| Niagara wine Trail USA | ||
| 4746 Town Line Road, Lockport 14094 | ||
| http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html | ||
| See Map | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| Get Your Pet's Picture Taken with Santa | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 10 AM - 2 PM | ||
| Buffalo Greyhound Adoption is sponsoring a "Pet's Picture with Santa" event on Sunday, December 2nd, 2012. All well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to this event which will be held at Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 40 Embry Place (off of Walden Ave., just east of Central Ave.) in Lancaster, NY. This event will run from 10 AM till 2 PM, and the cost is $7 per picture. All proceeds will go to Buffalo Greyhound Adoption for the care, fostering. and placement of retired racing greyhounds in the Western NY area. For more information, contact Christine at cgcotton@yahoo.com. h/c access | ||
| Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps | ||
| 40 Embry Place, Lancaster 14086 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Pet Photos with Santa | ||
| Fri. Nov 16 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Sunday, December 2, 2012 10am-2pm. | ||
| Pet Photos with Santa! Get yourself and your Pet in the holiday mood by coming and having your Pet's photo taken with Santa. $7 per photo and all proceeds benefit Buffalo Greyhound Adoption which works with the rescue of retired greyhound racers and placing them in loving forever homes. h/c access, $ | ||
| Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps | ||
| 40 Embry Place, Lancaster 14086 | ||
| www.b-g-a.org | ||
| 716-827-8347 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Share the Bear & Snowflake Ornament Promotion | ||
| Fri. Nov 23 to Sun. Dec 23 | ||
| Adorable bears are $10 or beautiful snowflakes are $3 or 2 for $5. Items are sold at the Walden Galleria Mall or at the Hospice Mitchell Campus, 225 Como Park Blvd. in Cheektowaga. All proceeds from Share the Bear & Snowflake Ornament promotion, benefit Essential Care for Children, the pediatric program of The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. h/c access, $ | ||
| Walden Galleria Mall | ||
| Galleria Drive, Cheektowaga 14227 | ||
| www.hospicebuffalo.com | ||
| 686-8090 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Ten Lives Club Annual Wreath Sale | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| December 2, 2012 1-5 p.m. | ||
| Wreath Sales and fundraiser, theme baskets, silent auction, 50/50, pick a paw and whisker wheel games, great food, cash bar. open to the public. Preorders for Douglas Fir Wreath with red velvet bow can be preordered if desired by calling (716) 646-5577. Open to the public, free admission! h/c access | ||
| Knights of Columbus | ||
| 36 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg 14075 | ||
| www.tenlivesclub.com | ||
| See Map | ||
| Victorian Christmas | ||
| Fri. Nov 30 to Sat. Dec 8 | ||
| various | ||
| Holiday celebration featuring seasonal decorations througout the historic mansion, gift boutiques, wine tasting, dinners, lunches, vintage fashion shows and special entertainment. h/c access, $ | ||
| Theodore Roosevelt Site | ||
| 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 14202 | ||
| trsite.org | ||
| 884-0095 | ||
| See Map | ||
Museums / Exhibits | Back To Top | |
| The Science of Sports | ||
| Sat. Sep 29 to Sun. Jan 6 | ||
| 10am-4pm | ||
| Aside from being competitive, sports are a complex equation of math, physics and biology. Learn why Science is the M.V.P. on any field, rink, diamond or court with interactive exhibits. From the physical impact of collisions to the technology behind how hockey ice is created, science plays an integral role in every highlight reel and play-by-play. With the help of your favorite Buffalo sports teams, players, and coaches, get a hands-on lesson on The Science of Sports through some friendly competition and fun. Test the accuracy and speed of your slapshot in the professional RapidShot hockey training system. Compare your speed to an NFL runningback. See if you have the balance of a cheerleader. Learn the physics behind the curveball. Examine the scientific forces competing with the perfect putt when trying to sink a birdie. Learn about sports fitness and health, including concussions. Exhibit entry is included with general museum admission and free for BMS Members. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo Museum of Science | ||
| 1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo 14211 | ||
| www.sciencebuff.org | ||
| 7168965200 | ||
| See Map | ||
| War of 1812 Art Exhibit & War on the Lakes Museum Exhibit | ||
| Fri. Nov 30 to Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| Opens Friday, Novembe30 from 5-9 pm. and Wed. Thurs. & Fri. 11-7 pm, Sat. 10-6 p.m. & Sun. 12-5 p.m. | ||
| WAR OF 1812 art exhibit with original works by Rita Auerbach, Robert Averill, Eugene Cunningham, Doreen DeBoth, John Montague and J.Tim Raymond. Also: WAR ON THE LAKES special museum exhibit never before seen in the U.S. | ||
| Artsphere Studio & Gallery | ||
| 447 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 | ||
| artspherestudio.com | ||
| 510-4007 | ||
| See Map | ||
Music / Concerts | Back To Top | |
| Amherst Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Sun 7pm, pre-concert 6:15pm | ||
| "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" Holiday Concert with Jeffery Snider, baritone and Bel Canto Choirs, Sue Fay Allen Director. h/c access | ||
| Amherst Middle School Auditorium | ||
| 55 Kings Hwy., Snyder 14226 | ||
| www.AmherstSymphonyOrchestra.com | ||
| 633-4606 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Chamber Orchestra Concert | ||
| Sun. Jun 24 to Sat. May 24 | ||
| 3 p.m. | ||
| Amherst Chamber Orchestra, Dr. Thomas Witakowski, Conductor. Watch for details. Donations. h/c access | ||
| North Presbyterian Church | ||
| 300 N Forest Rd, Williamsville 14221 | ||
| www.northchurchwilliamsville.org | ||
| 716-632-1330 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Handel's Messiah | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| 8 PM | ||
| The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus joins the BPO to perform one of classical music's most joyous works in Our Lady of Victory Basilica. h/c access, $ | ||
| Our Lady of Victory Basilica | ||
| 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna 14218 | ||
| www.bpo.org | ||
| 885-5000 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Monthly Bluegrass Jam | ||
| Sun. Mar 11 to Sun. Dec 9 | ||
| 2nd Sunday of Every Month from 2pm to 7pm | ||
| Bluegrass Music Jamming and OPEN STAGE! Meet Other MUSICIANS! Acoustic Instruments - Bluegrass and Fiddle Music Welcome Held at the Bennington Lanes EACH AND EVERY MONTH! There will be no Meeting in APRIL because of EASTER SUNDAY) h/c access | ||
| Bennington Lanes | ||
| 1374 Clinton Street (Rt 354), Attica NY 14011 | ||
| 585-591-2314 | ||
| See Map | ||
Performance | Back To Top | |
| Fri. Nov 23 to Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| Fri, Sat & Sun: 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., Wed & Thurs: 2:00 p.m. | ||
| Forest Lawn kicks off the fourth year of its popular Sunday In The Cemetery® Concert & Lecture Series on November 23 with an all-new It WAS A Wonderful Life (IWAWL), written and directed by Joseph Demerly. Narrator John Lay, Jr. – the first person to take up permanent residence in Forest Lawn (in 1850) – introduces several of the friends he’s made over the last 160+ years at Forest Lawn - all portrayed by local actors. They, in turn, create musical, comical and poignant glimpses of Christmases past, when they enjoyed life on this side of the Lawn! Hear from one of the founders of one of Buffalo’s iconic department stores, famous for its holiday displays. Sing along to some of your favorite Christmas carols. Learn the story behind Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, as told by his first wife, now a permanent resident of Forest Lawn. It all takes place in Forest Lawn’s historic and festively decorated chapel, with 11:00 a.m. and/or 2:00 p.m. performances five days a week through January 5, 2013. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the Forest Lawn office at 885.1600. Seating is limited; reservations are required. Gift certificates are available. Visit www.forest-lawn.com for more information and to learn more about the Sunday In The Cemetery® Concert & Lecture Series, which continues with weekly programs every Sunday in January through April. h/c access, $ | ||
| Forest Lawn | ||
| 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 | ||
| www.forest-lawn.com | ||
| 716.885.1600 | ||
| See Map | ||
Sports | Back To Top | |
| Happy Feet Soccer Leagues | ||
| Sun. Sep 16 to Tue. May 28 | ||
| Mutiple days/time options | ||
| Youth Soccer Leagues for kids ages 2-6. Fun Instructional Leagues this fall (outdoor) and winter (indoors). See website for info and registration. h/c access, $ | ||
| Windom Elementary | ||
| 3870 Sheldon Rd, Orchard Park 14127 | ||
| www.happyfeetbuffalo.com | ||
| 989-9400 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Happy Feet Soccer Leagues | ||
| Sun. Sep 16 to Mon. May 20 | ||
| Mutiple days/time options | ||
| Youth Soccer Leagues for kids ages 2-6. Fun Instructional Leagues this fall (outdoor) and winter (indoors). See website for info and registration. h/c access, $ | ||
| Cheektowaga High School | ||
| 3600 Union Rd, Cheektowaga 14225 | ||
| www.happyfeetbuffalo.com | ||
| 989-9400 | ||
| See Map | ||
Symphonic Music | Back To Top | |
| Christmas Messiah | ||
| Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| 8:00pm | ||
| Join the BPC, BPO and soloists in this annual holiday music tradition once again performed at the magnificent Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. h/c access, $ | ||
| Our Lady of Victory Basilica | ||
| 767 Ridge Road , Buffalo 14218 | ||
| www.BPChorus.org | ||
| 716-833-6642 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Romantic Treasures | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| 8 PM 12/1; 2:30 PM 12/2 | ||
| Young cellist Zuill Bailey performs Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major. Sarah Ioannides is the guest conductor on a program that also features music by Mendelssohn, Schubert and Borodin. h/c access, $ | ||
| Kleinhans Music Hall | ||
| 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo 14201 | ||
| www.bpo.org | ||
| 885-5000 | ||
| See Map | ||
Theatre / Stage | Back To Top | |
| 2012: End of the Road | ||
| Fri. Nov 9 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| RLTP's second show of their 2012-13 season. A world premiere production of a play by RLTP's Literary Director, Jon Elston. h/c access, $ | ||
| Road Less Traveled Theater at the Market Arcade | ||
| 639 Main St., Buffalo 14205 | ||
| http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/shows-tickets/2012-2013-season/ | ||
| (716) 629-3069 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 2012: End of the Road | ||
| Fri. Nov 9 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| Thursday - Saturday: 7:30pm/Sunday: 2:00pm | ||
| World Premiere Play by Jon Elston Nov. 9 – Dec. 2, 2012 Please note: No Thursday Performances on November 22nd (Thanksgiving). Wednesday Performances added November 21st at 7:30pm. Mighty Taco Talkback Thursday student tickets will be honored on November 21st. Directed by Scott Behrend The Mayans predicted it… paranoid radio show hosts eagerly promoted it… blockbuster movies have been made about it. Now it’s here: the morning of December 21 st , 2012. And everything appears normal on this clear, sunny, and not terribly hectic Friday morning at the I-90 Angola Rest Stop. Then it starts to snow. But hey, it’s winter in Buffalo – that’s no shocker, right? But then something that looks like a small glacier (…that’s not possible, surely?) rolls up the Niagara River and over the Northtowns, and keeps rolling… and suddenly, the Blizzard of ’77 sounds like mild May picnic in Delaware Park. …Just what is happening out there? That’s the question on the minds and tongues of the last eight denizens of the Angola Rest Stop… the final employees and travelers who waited too long to clock out or move on, or just barely made it off the road in time, and now are stranded for the duration. (And exactly how long will that be? Or will the snow (which seems to come out of the ground just as much as it’s falling from the sky) ever let up?). An intrepid stock broker is desperate to make it downtown and to the aid of his wife (his 2011 Evoque has let him down in this inclement weather). An increasingly restless salesman nervously eyes the skies and wonders what kind of a message God might be trying to send him. A socially awkward performance artist rues the Flash Mob happening that’s been aborted in the wake of the storm, and rues the shiftless post-college youth that she’s been squandering. An estranged father and farmer hovers over his ailing teenage daughter as he frets about his flock, left on their own in the blizzard. A lonely restaurant manager refuses to abandon his post without permission, while a Border Patrolman’s mind reels at the horrors he’s already witnessed on the Rainbow Bridge… and an atheist Physics professor preoccupies herself by trying to decipher the inexplicable parade of numbers appearing on the screen of a depowered cash register. As temperatures drop and tempers rise, desperate strategies to escape the Rest Stop are undertaken (and fail), and new and surprising threats loom at every turn. The menacing weather is not the only danger lurking outside the doors of the Rest Stop… something sinister and possibly unearthly stalks the grounds, keeping the survivors confined, while madness slowly encroaches from within. What initially looked like just another rough WNY winter gradually begins to take on the appearance, indeed, of hell on Earth… h/c access, $ | ||
| Road Less Traveled Theater | ||
| 639 Main Street (Inside the Market Arcade Film & Arts Center), Buffalo 14203 | ||
| http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/2012/05/2012-end-of-the-road/ | ||
| 716-629-3069 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 33 VARIATIONS | ||
| Wed. Oct 31 to Sun. Dec 2 | ||
| W 7pm; TH 7pm; F 8pm; SA 4pm & 8pm; SU 2pm | ||
| Using Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations as the link, we witness a mother coming to terms with her daughter and a composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they're separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th century Austria in this extraordinary American play with music about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life. h/c access, $ | ||
| MusicalFare Theatre | ||
| 4380 Main Street, Amherst 14226 | ||
| www.musicalfare.com | ||
| 716-839-8540 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Godspell- A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew | ||
| Sat. Dec 1 to Sat. Dec 8 | ||
| Friday, Saturday and Sundays 7:00pm | ||
| Godspell- A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew A modern-day version of the gospels, opening with John the Baptist calling a disparate group of young New Yorkers from their workaday lives to follow and learn from Jesus. They form a roving acting troupe that enacts the parables through song and dance, comedy, and mime. Jesus' ministry ends with a last supper, his Crucifixion, and, the following morning, his body being carried aloft by his apostles back into the world of the living on the streets of New York h/c access, $ | ||
| Daemen College | ||
| 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226 | ||
| www.footlightshows.com | ||
| 716-400-4678 | ||
| See Map | ||
| The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | ||
| Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 9 | ||
| November 30, December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 7:30 PM Sundays at 2:00PM | ||
| C.S. Lewis famous Narnia saga unfolds on our stage for a perfect holiday family treat! h/c access, $ | ||
| Sheridan-parkside Community Center Theater | ||
| 169 Sheridan-Parkside Dr, Tonawanda 14150 | ||
| www.towneplayers.com | ||
| 693-9641 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Theatre in the Mist presents A Christmas Carol | ||
| Fri. Nov 30 to Sun. Dec 9 | ||
| Fridays & Saturdays 7:30p and Sundays 2:00pm | ||
Focusing on Dickens' powerful language, humor and warmth, this charming version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL simply and directly tells the story of the redemption of a human soul. The play follows the ever-powerful story of Scrooge, a lonely miser, who, through the help of spirits and visions from his past, present and future, finds a second chance to become a loving, generous human being. Adapted for a company of six actors, accompanied by a fiddler, the play requires a minimum of sets, costumes and props. It begins with a child reading the story for the first time. As the scenes are played out behind him, the child becomes totally caught up in the story and is finally invited by the other characters to enter the play as one of them. With traditional carols and English folk tunes creating the proper atmosphere, the world of Scrooge, Fezziwig and Tiny Tim comes alive, igniting the holiday spirit for young and old alike. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.theatreinthemist.org or call toll free 1-877-856-0694. Show Times: Friday, Nov. 30 - 7:30pm Saturday, Dec. 1 - 7:30pm Sunday, Dec. 2 - 2:00pm Friday, Dec. 7 - 7:30pm Saturday, Dec. 8 - 7:30pm Sunday, Dec. 9 - 2:00pm Ticket Prices: General Admission: $14 Student/Senior (62+): $12 Children (12 & Under): $6 h/c access, $ | ||
| Stella Niagara Stage | ||
| 4421 Lower River Roas, Lewiston 14092 | ||
| www.theatreinthemist.org | ||
| 877-856-0694 | ||
| See Map | ||
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