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Events for Saturday, January 05, 2013
Craft Shows | Back To Top | |
| Thirty-One Spring Premier | ||
| Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| Saturday January 5th @ 2:00pm | ||
| Come view the new spring collection and all that Thirty-One has to offer. Our products are both stylish and functional - from handbags and purses to handy storage totes, thermals, stationary and much more! Most of our items can also be personalized to make great one-of-a kind gifts. Great incentives and door prizes!! Refreshments will be served. h/c access | ||
| Fitness Factory | ||
| 3370 Walden Ave, Walden Business Park, Suite 110, Depew 14043 | ||
| www.mythirtyone.com/the30wonder | ||
| 716-213-7520 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Marie's Famous First of the Year Flea Market | ||
| Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| 8am-3pm | ||
| Buffalo’s Favorite Flea Market with something for everyone. We have collectibles, antiques, china, glass, knickknacks, sports items, cosmetics, ephemera, postcards, books, toys, jewelry, household items, clothes, crafts, holiday items, large variety. Friendly dealers with fair prices. Clean and bright hall with ample parking h/c access | ||
| VFW Post-Harvey D Morin | ||
| 965 Center Rd, West Seneca 14224 | ||
| https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maries-Famous-Flea-Market/284836768220656?ref=hl | ||
| 7166673004 | ||
| See Map | ||
| TRAINS ARE RUNNING! | ||
| Sat. Dec 29 to Sun. Feb 24 | ||
| 1 - 4 pm | ||
| The impressive train display includes 1900s replica model trains running on more than 200 feet of track, as well as a scale Erie Canal lock and 100 miniature buildings portraying 19th century Buffalo and Western New York. h/c access, $ | ||
| The Buffalo History Museum | ||
| One Museum Court, Buffalo 14216 | ||
| www.buffalohistory.org | ||
| 716-873-9644 ext.301 | ||
| 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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
| Berlioz' opera Les Troyens with Christopher Lynch | ||
| Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | ||
| OperaBuffs of WNY Inside Opera Lecture Series: Christopher Lynch, musichologist, will discuss Berlioz' opera, Les Troyens. h/c access | ||
| Room 124, Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College | ||
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14213 | ||
| www.buffalostate.edu | ||
| 716-878-6401 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Les Troyens (opera by Berlioz) with Chris Lynch | ||
| Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| Saturday, January 5, 2013 | ||
| OperaBuffs of WNY Inside Opera Lecture Series: Chris Lynch, DePauw University instructor and musicologist, will discuss Berlioz' opera Les Troyens. h/c access | ||
| Room 124 Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College | ||
| 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo 14222 | ||
| 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 | ||
| QCRG presents | ||
| Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| The first bout of the 2013 QCRG season will be a doubleheader featuring the Suicidal Saucies as they take on last year’s Champions the Nickel City Knockouts. The second bout of the evening will feature the Lake Effect Furies as they take on the Black-n-Bluegrass Rollergirls of Kentucky in the Furies’ first home bout of the 2013 season. h/c access, $ | ||
| Rainbow Roller Rink | ||
| 101 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, 14120 | ||
| http://www.qcrg.net/event/doubleheader-knockouts-vs-saucies-furies-v-black-n-bluegrass-rollergirls/ | ||
| 716-693-1100 | ||
| See Map | ||
Tours | Back To Top | |
| Historic Hotel @ the Lafayette Tour | ||
| Sat. Jan 5 | ||
| Meet at the main lobby of the historic Hotel @ the Lafayette for a guided tour by The Buffalo History Museum's Program Manager , Tara Lyons. The tour of the building gives much insight to the first American female architect, Louise Bethune. A satisfying lunch is included at the handsomely renovated Pan American Grill and Brewery. Cost: $35 general public, $30 members. Limited to 40 people. Pre-registration required. $ | ||
| Hotel at the Lafayette | ||
| 319 Washington Street, Buffalo 14203 | ||
| www.buffalohistory.org | ||
| 716-873-9644 ext.301 | ||
| See Map | ||
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