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Welcome to the WNY Festivals & Events Guide brought to you by Bee Group Newspapers. Search for hundreds of WNY events in our new web site. We will be updating the site daily plus readers can add their own group events themselves. See below on the quick and easy way to enter your events. Your comments on this new site are encouraged. |
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Events for Sunday, January 20, 2013
Family Events | Back To Top | |
| Just for Kids Mid-Winter Break Camps | ||
| Wed. Jan 16 to Fri. Feb 22 | ||
| Looking for something new for your children this February break? Send them to Just for Kids break camp! We provide engaging activities with sports coordinators and special guests, along with fine arts and hands-on activities and great daily themes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included. Camp runs 7:30 am- 5:30 pm February 19th-22nd with locations in Williamsville and Grand Island schools! We’re flexible- register for one day or the whole week, to spice up your child’s break! Additional information and registration materials are available at www.justforkidsonline.org/break- camps. h/c access, $ | ||
| Maple East Elementary School / Connor Middle School | ||
| 1500 Maple Rd. / 1100 Ransom Rd., Williamsville / Grand Island 14221 / 14072 | ||
| www.justforkidsonline.org | ||
| See Map | ||
| Monthly Coin and Stamp Show | ||
| Sun. Jan 20 | ||
| Sunday, January 20, 10am-3pm | ||
| Buffalo Numismatic Assoc. Monthly Coin and Stamp Show. Knights of Columbus, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga. 56 tables, lunch served, free admission, free parking. January 20th, 10am-3pm, Auction at 2:00 pm. NYS Thruway Exit 52A. www.the-bna.org h/c access | ||
| Knights of Columbus | ||
| 2735 Union Road, , Cheektowaga 14227 | ||
| www.the-bna.org | ||
| 716-908-3097 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Open Sleigh Rides | ||
| Sun. Jan 20 to Sun. Mar 3 | ||
| 1/20, 2/17, 3/3 10am-3pm | ||
| Take a 45-minute horse-drawn sleigh ride through our exotic animal safari park. See elk, bison, yak, water buffalo, zebra, and more in a beautiful winter environment. Open sleigh ride dates are Sunday January 20, Sunday February 17, and Sunday March 3 from 10am-3pm. Reservations are required and payment is required in advance. Dates will be rescheduled if there is not enough snow. $ | ||
| Hidden Valley Animal Adventure | ||
| 2887 Royce Road, Varysburg 14167 | ||
| www.hiddenvalleyadventure.com | ||
| (585) 535-4100 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Tracks in the Snow: Animal Investigation Tour | ||
| Sun. Jan 20 | ||
| Sunday/ 2pm-4pm | ||
| Join Friends of Tifft as we explore the trails during a winter investigation of animal tracks and evidence. Look for signs of active winter natives and maybe even see them up close! Snowshoe rentals will be available for an additional $2 fee paid onsite, weather permitting. $3 per person; $10 maximum per family. Free for FOT members. | ||
| Tifft Nature Preserve | ||
| 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo 14203 | ||
| www.sciencebuff.org | ||
| 825-6397 | ||
| 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 | ||
Museums / Exhibits | Back To Top | |
| Martin Luther King Remembrance Program | ||
| Sun. Jan 20 | ||
| 3-5pm | ||
| Free, event. Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. This event is an annual collaboration with the Afro American Historical Association. h/c access, $ | ||
| The Buffalo History Museum | ||
| One Museum Court, Buffalo 14216 | ||
| www.buffalohistory.org | ||
| 716-873-9644 ext.301 | ||
| See Map | ||
Music / Concerts | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
| Cats in Context Symposium | ||
| Thu. Jan 17 to Tue. Jan 22 | ||
| Jan. 20 from 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm; Jan. 21 from 8:45 am - 4 pm | ||
| National speakers will discuss humankind's relationship with cats at the Cats in Context Symposium. Speakers include Wayne Pacelle, president of The Humane Society of the United States. h/c access | ||
| Canisius College Student Center, Regis Room | ||
| 2001 Main Str, Buffalo 14208 | ||
| 888-2791 | ||
| See Map | ||
| The War of 1812: Songs & Stories from NY & Beyond | ||
| Sun. Jan 20 | ||
| Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. | ||
| Join us in the historic Forest Lawn chapel as Dave Ruch presents a fascinating portrait of the War of 1812 through the songs and stories of the people themselves. Ruch has dug deeply into archival recordings, diaries, old newspapers and other historical manuscripts to unearth a wealth of rarely heard music which, alongside some of the classics from the war, offers a rounded and fascinating picture of this “second war of independence.” Special emphasis is given to New York State’s important role in the conflict. Reservations are required. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the Forest Lawn website: www.forest-lawn.com h/c access, $ | ||
| The Forest Lawn Chapel | ||
| 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 14209 | ||
| www.forest-lawn.com | ||
| 885.1600 | ||
| See Map | ||
Sports | Back To Top | |
| Aurora Arsenal House Soccer Registration | ||
| Sun. Jan 13 to Fri. Mar 1 | ||
| Now through March 1, 2013 | ||
| Aurora Arsenal Soccer is currently holding House Soccer Registration for the Spring Season. Visit our website at www.AuroraArsenal.org and click on the House Registration link to register. ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONE ONLINE THIS YEAR! Early Bird registration until February 1st. Regular registration until March 1st. NEW THIS YEAR - NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH 1, 2013. Please contact Treasurer Chris Ruhland at 652-4247 if you need a paper registration form. Please contact House Coordinator Heidi Potenza at 652-4229 with any questions. h/c access, $ | ||
| www.AuroraArsenal.org | ||
| online, Aurora 14052 | ||
| www.AuroraArsenal.org | ||
| 652-4229 | ||
| See Map | ||
| 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 | |
| Nunsense | ||
| Fri. Jan 18 to Sun. Jan 27 | ||
| Fri. Jan 18 & 25, Sat. Jan 19 & 26 - 7:30pm, Sun. Jan 20 & 27 - 2:30pm | ||
| A Musical by DAN GOGGIN Produced by ROCKING HORSE PRODUCTIONS This audience favorite features the Sisters of Hoboken raising money with a variety show. Meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice and wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. With star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. Tickets: $22 Adult, $20 Student/Senior h/c access, $ | ||
| Lancaster Opera House | ||
| 21 Central Ave., Lancaster 14086 | ||
| www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=164 | ||
| 683-1776 | ||
| See Map | ||
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