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Events for Friday, December 14, 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 | ||
Comedy | Back To Top | |
| Buffalo ComedySportz | ||
| Fri. Jul 9 to Sat. Dec 29 | ||
| Friday's at 8 pm & Saturdays at 7 pm | ||
| ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport! (If you've ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you've got the general idea.) Two teams of actors compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the audience. Everything we do is improvised. We don't have scripts or pre-planned scenes. That's why a ComedySportz match wouldn't be possible without your suggestions. Just make sure your suggestions are clean, or the referee could call the "Brown Bag Foul" on you, and you'll end up wearing a paper bag over your head. h/c access | ||
| Buffalo ComedySportz Arena | ||
| 4476 Main St. Synder Square, Amherst 14226 | ||
| http://www.buffalocsz.com | ||
| (716) 393-8669 | ||
| See Map | ||
Craft Shows | Back To Top | |
| Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace! | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 to Sat. Dec 15 | ||
| December 14th from 4-8pm & Saturday, December 15th from 12-6pm | ||
| WNYBAC’s 5th Annual Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace will be held on Friday, December 14th from 4-8pm & Saturday, December 15th from 12-6pm at the WNY Book Arts Center. Purchase handmade goods from over 25 local artists! From knit-wear, trinkets, & jewelry, to hand-printed greeting cards & posters, you will find loads of last-minute gifts perfect for giving or hoarding! h/c access | ||
| Western New York Book Arts Center | ||
| 468 Washington Street, Buffalo 14203 | ||
| http://wnybookarts.org/events/ | ||
| 7163481430 | ||
| See Map | ||
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| Fire and Lights @ Canalside | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 | ||
| 4pm-7pm | ||
| Annual FREE Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Event hosted by Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. featuring Tifft Nature Preserve, Explore and More Children's Museum, Pryomancy Fire Performance Troupe, Hartland Horse Drawn Carriage rides, music, Santa's arrival by E.M. Cotter Fire Boat, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Buffalo Fire Dept. Chefs Chili/Chowder Cooking Competition at Liberty Hound Restaurant. See website for full schedule. www.facebook.com/events/37395943603034 3/ h/c access | ||
| Canalside | ||
| Perry Street, Buffalo 14203 | ||
| www.facebook.com/events/373959436030343/ | ||
| 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 | ||
| Polar Express KIds Night Out! | ||
| Fri. Dec 7 to Fri. Dec 14 | ||
| 6:00pm - 9:00 pm | ||
| Polar Express Kids Night Out is chance for parents to shop, bake or enjoy a night alone while children enjoy a Polar Express themed night out! Come dressed in your pajamas! Games, crafts, cookies, holiday movies and hot chocolate will be enjoyed by all! The event is for children ages 4-10 and takes place at Buffalo Dance Center, Elma Plaza (2331 Bowen Road). Choose from either Friday, December 7th or Friday, December 14th , both nights are from 6pm-9pm. The cost is $15 first child, $10 siblings. Space is limited and pre-registration / payment is required. Please call 716.901.4263 to register or for more information. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo Dance Center | ||
| Elma Plaza - 2331 Bowen Road, Elma 14059 | ||
| www.buffalodancecenter.com | ||
| 716-901-4263 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Warhammer Gaming Nights | ||
| Sun. Jan 1 to Mon. Dec 31 | ||
| 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | ||
We have gaming tables for Fantasy and 40,000; feel free to bring along your own table, terrain, and structures. The more that you bring, the better the gaming experience will be! For information and tournament schedule, contact Nathan at (716) 681-1666 or e-mail manager@niagarahobby.com h/c access | ||
| Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart | ||
| 3366 Union Road (at Walden Avenue), Cheektowaga 14225 | ||
| www.niagarahobby.com | ||
| 716-681-1666 | ||
| 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 | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
Museums / Exhibits | Back To Top | |
| New Exhibit: Interwoven Passions: The Work of Bobbie Fuhrmann | ||
| Wed. Apr 18 to Mon. Dec 31 | ||
| The newest exhibit at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village showcases over 40 works of nationally renowned and published fiber artist, Bobbie Fuhrmann. The exhibit includes many of the finest examples of her weaving, quilting and lacemaking. The exhibit highlights the mastery of technique, mathematical precision and innovation in her work. Bobbie’s quilt In Depth, a 3,000-piece hand-quilted and sewn object, uses perspective, color and pattern to create the illusion of a 3-dimensionality. Many of her original bobbin-lace pieces and complex weavings can also be seen. Come and enjoy this exhibit – it is a visual treat! See how the finest details combine to create depth, perspective and movement in these elaborate works. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday 9:30-4:30 year round, June to Mid- October, Saturday and Sunday 12:30- 4:30. The museum admission is $5.00 until June 2012, then admission will be $7.00 Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (formerly Amherst Museum) is located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, corner of New Road, in Amherst, midway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The museum is just minutes from I-990 or Millersport and Transit Roads. Visit the museum at www.amherstmuseum.org. h/c access, $ | ||
| Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (formerly Amherst Museum) | ||
| 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Amherst 14228 | ||
| www.amherstmuseum.org | ||
| 689-1440 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | |
| Caitlin Koch | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 | ||
| Live music from Xfactor contestant! h/c access | ||
| Armor Inn Tap Room | ||
| 5381 Abbott Rd, Hamburg 14075 | ||
| www.armorinn.com | ||
| 716-202-1315 | ||
| See Map | ||
| First Niagara Holiday Pops Coffee Concert | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 | ||
| 10:30 AM | ||
| Complimentary coffee and doughnuts before a morning of holiday favorites. Presented without Ronan Tynan. h/c access, $ | ||
| Kleinhans Music Hall | ||
| 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo 14201 | ||
| www.bpo.org | ||
| 885-5000 | ||
| See Map | ||
| First Niagara Holiday Pops with Ronan Tynan | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 to Sun. Dec 16 | ||
| 8 PM 12/14 and 12/15; 2:30 PM 12/16 | ||
| Acclaimed Irish tenor Ronan Tynan joins the BPO for WNY's Number 1 holiday tradition, performing a program of holiday classics and a sampling of traditional Irish favorites. h/c access, $ | ||
| Kleinhans Music Hall | ||
| 3 Symphony Circle , Buffalo 14201 | ||
| www.bpo.org | ||
| 885-5000 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Harmonia Presents | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 | ||
| December 14, 2012 7:30pm | ||
| Under the direction of Robert Pacillo, Harmonia is one of Buffalo's finest vocal ensembles. "This is Christmas Time" is a free holiday concert featuring works by Chilcott, Bruckner, Rockapella, Willan, and many familiar holiday favorites! h/c access | ||
| St. Bernadette Church | ||
| ,5930 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park 14217 | ||
| www.harmoniacs.org | ||
| 649-3090 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Praise Song | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 | ||
| 12/14 7:30pm | ||
| with Father Bill Quinlivan + friends all ages welcome bsmission@yahoo.com h/c access | ||
| Blessed Sacrament Church | ||
| 263 Claremont Ave Father Cotter Hall, tonawanda 14223 | ||
| bsacramentchurch,com | ||
| 7168344282 | ||
| 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 | ||
Theatre / Stage | Back To Top | |
| A Christmas Carol | ||
| Thu. Dec 6 to Sun. Dec 16 | ||
| Thursdays and Friday @ 7:30 PM, Saturdays @ 5 PM and 8 PM, and Sundays @ 2 PM | ||
| Dickens’ classic adapted and directed by Neal Radice sponsored by M&T Bank, WKBW-TV Channel 7, Mighty Taco and Paragon Advertising Our 30th season will be like no other. Beloved British actor John Smeathers who has played Ebenezer Scrooge for the past 15 years returns to Buffalo for one last time before retiring from the role. So, don’t be sold out of Buffalo’s longest running holiday treat and the nation's 5th longest running stage version! For everyone of every age! | ||
| Alleyway Theatre | ||
| 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo 14202 | ||
| www.alleyway.com | ||
| 716 852 2600 | ||
| See Map | ||
| A Night of Christmas Dance and Music | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 to Sat. Dec 15 | ||
| December 14, 15 7:30 PM | ||
| Towne Players' annual free Christmas Show returns for two nights only. Admission is a non-perishable food item. Be a part of a long tradition! h/c access | ||
| Sheridan-Parkside Community Center Theater | ||
| 169 Sheridan-Parkside Dr, Town of Tonawanda 14150 | ||
| www.towneplayers.com | ||
| 693-9641 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Gypsy | ||
| Fri. Nov 30 to Sat. Dec 15 | ||
| Fri/Sat 7:30, Sunday 12/2 and 12/9 at 3:00 | ||
| Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents the musical "Gypsy", the sotry about Gypsy Rose Lee and her famous larger than life stage mother. h/c access, $ | ||
| Ellicott Creek Playhouse | ||
| 530 Ellicott Creek Rd, Tonawanda 14150 | ||
| www.niagaratheatre.com | ||
| 284-6358 | ||
| See Map | ||
Workshops | Back To Top | |
| GED Preparation & Job Readiness Classes | ||
| Thu. Apr 12 to Fri. Apr 12 | ||
| Mon-Fri; 9:00 - 12:00 | ||
| Need your high school equivalency diploma? Get your GED classes for free. Classes held in Lackawanna at the St. Barbara's Community Center, located at 75 Caldwell Place, Lackawanna, NY 14218. Classes operate, Monday-Friday from 9:00- 12:00. To register or for further information call 332-1830 or 893-3500 . Don't delay get started now. h/c access, $ | ||
| St. Barbara‘s Community Center | ||
| 75 Caldwell Place, Lackawanna 14211 | ||
| 716-893-3500 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Improving Employee Performance | ||
| Fri. Dec 14 | ||
| 1 - 4 PM | ||
Do you have employees you wish performed better? Do a few of your employees seem to take up a lot of your time? In this workshop we will share a variety of tools to help you improve employee performance. This training will be preceded by the MSC Roundtable (come learn about possible future roles for MSC's under the People First Waiver) at 9 a.m. and a pot luck lunch at noon. Please join us and let us know if you are bringing a dish to share. To register for this workshop call 716-332-4170; or 1-866-277-4762 (toll free). h/c access | ||
| Conference Center | ||
| 1200 East West Road, West Seneca 14224 | ||
| www.parentnetworkwny.org | ||
| 866-277-4762 | ||
| See Map | ||
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