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| 5th Annual African American Art, Poetry & Music Festival |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| SA Feb 16th 5-8pm |
Black History month is celebrated by showcasing professional and amateur artists from WNY. Traditional African American cuisine is served. 5pm-8pm h/c access |
| Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) |
| 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls 14301 |
| www.thenacc.org |
| 716-282-7530 |
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| 5th Annual African American Art, Poetry and Music Festival |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| Saturday, February 16, 2013 |
Black History Month is celebrated at the NACC by showcasing professional and amateur African American Artists from Western New York. Please join us for refreshments and traditional African American cuisine. h/c access |
| Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (the NACC) |
| 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls 14301-1917 |
| www.thenacc.org |
| 282-7530 x 3 |
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| Water Color 101 |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| Saturday, February 16, 12:30 pm |
Watercolorists Joseph Whalen and Jeff Watkins will introduce this medium to participants who will work on their own projects. A watercolorist for nearly 65 years, Whalen has won numerous awards and been the focus of nearly a dozen regional shows, along with inclusion in exhibits from Paris to Los Angeles. Watkins is a distinguished watercolor artist who has taught public and private watercolor lessons for 40 years. Supplies are included in the course. Cost: fee of $35 for Burchfield Penney members and $45 for the general public. To register for this class, call Kathy Gaye Shiroki, 716-878-3549, or download the registration form. h/c access, $ |
| Burchfield Penney Art Center |
| 1300 ElmwoodAvenue, Buffalo 14222 |
| www.burchfieldpenney.org |
| 716-878-3549 |
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Craft Shows | Back To Top | |
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| Ben Franklin Elementary Craft Show & Basket Auction |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| Saturday, February 16, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
4th Annual Craft Show & Basket Auction. Door prize. Food available in cafeteria. Approx. 100 crafters/vendors. Something for everyone. $1 admission. h/c access, $ |
| Ben Franklin Elementary School |
| 500 Parkhurst Blvd., Town of Tonawanda 14223 |
| 716-838-7430 |
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| Union East Craft Show |
| Wed. Jan 30 to Sun. Mar 10 |
| March 9,2013 |
Craft/Vendor Show @ Union East from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is $1.00 ages 5 and UP. Please stop by to see all the wonderful crafts we have for you.
Interested in Table here is web site to download an application:
http://www.cheektowagacentral.org/webp ages/uparentteachera/index.cfm? subpage=22522 h/c access, $ |
| Union East Elementary School |
| 3550 Union Road, Cheektowaga 14225 |
| http://www.cheektowagacentral.org/webpages/uparentteachera/index.cfm?subpage=22522 |
| 7168937043 |
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Dance | Back To Top | |
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| Cheerleading Workshop |
| Wed. Jan 9 to Sat. Feb 16 |
| 2/15 and 2/16 |
Inviting girls ages, 5-12 to attend a fun 2 day cheerleading workshop in Buffalo. The workshop is designed to help build self-esteem, confidence and teamwork. They will learn cheers, chants, kicks and a dance routine. The total cost of the workshop is $50.00, this includes the 2 day workshop, a custom t-shirt and hair bow. February 15th and 16th. Please contact for more details on the event and pre-registration begins now! Spots are filling up fast! h/c access, $ |
| TBA |
| Community Center, Buffalo 14215 |
| 225-4396 |
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| REGISTRATION DEADLINE for: 18-Hour DANCE MARATHON |
| Tue. Feb 12 to Wed. Feb 27 |
| Friday Mar 1 from 6pm until Saturday Mar 2 at noon |
DANCE MARATHON to benefit the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association -- ALCOHOL-FREE event for everyone aged 17+ --$20 registration fee includes: food and beverages throughout, SWAG BAGS, hourly prize drawings, dance lessons, plus great music and awesome DJs! Register on-line at: http://stepupforalz.com --- the deadline to register is WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27!!!!! h/c access, $ |
| Sinful Nightclub |
| 334 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 14202 |
| stepupforalz.com |
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| Winter Dance Workshops |
| Mon. Jan 14 to Sat. Mar 16 |
Our 8-week dance and fitness classes are perfect for those that are looking to try something new without an annual commitment in a fun, friendly atmosphere!
Children’s Classes: Mommy & Me Creative Movement Ballet & Tap Combo Musical Theater
Adult Classes: Ballet Ballet Fitness Jazz Tap Hip Hop Zumba h/c access, $ |
| Buffalo Dance Center |
| Elma Plaza - 2331 Bowen Rd, Elma 14059 |
| www.buffalodancecenter.com |
| 716-901-4263 |
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Family Events | Back To Top | |
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| American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Fashion Show |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| Saturday, February 16, 2013 |
Boulevard Mall and the American Heart Association will present a Go Red For Women Spring Fashion Show on Saturday, February 16th at 1p.m. in front of Macy’s. February is National Heart Disease Awareness month and the fashion event will recognize the Go Red for Women movement, which powered by the Heart Association’s research, educates and connects millions of women of all ages. With one out of three women dying from heart disease, the Go Red campaign continues to fight this number one killer of women by helping women turn simple choices into life- saving actions to prevent heart disease and reduce risk factors. In addition to celebrating women and raising awareness of the cause, fashions will be highlighted from Boulevard Mall retailers, including Macy’s, a national sponsor of Go Red for Women, Banana Republic, Christopher and Banks, Express, TT New York, Victoria’s Secret and more. Many of the women modeling fashions are actual heart disease survivors. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn more about Go Red For Women and be eligible to win a Boulevard Mall shopping spree. h/c access |
| United States |
| 730 Alberta Drive, Amherst 14226 |
| www.boulevard-mall.com |
| 716-834-8600 |
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| Hunter's Day of Hope for Children |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| 1pm-4pm |
The Hunter's Hope Foundation invites children of all ages and their families throughout Western New York to come together for a day of family fun including food and beverage, entertainment, activities and more all at no cost. Hunter’s Day of Hope for Children is a day for families to gather together to celebrate the love and life of their children. This annual event is organized by the Foundation to recognize the local community for helping children suffering all over the country and to encourage families to spend time with each other. h/c access |
| Buffalo Bills Healthy Zone Fieldhouse |
| One Bills Dr., Orchard Park 14127 |
| www.huntershope.org/hdhc |
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| 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 |
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| Melt Away The Winter Blues Bellydancing! |
| Wed. Feb 6 to Wed. Feb 27 |
| Wed & Sat |
Come join Faaria at Oasis Dance Center (4444 Main Street, Amherst NY) and learn the basics of the art of belly dance. 4 week session $40 (New Year Special two friends join for $60, register by January 31st) The Jump Start Belly Dance Class is designed for all ages, shapes, and fitness levels, no dance experience needed! The 4 week class will teach the basics of this beautiful dance form that is truly for all women. Three classes to choose from: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM (starts 2/6) Saturdays 12:30-1:30 PM (starts 2/23) Teen Class Saturday s 1:30-2:30 PM (starts 2/23) Email faaria to register: faaria@oasisdancecenter.com and check out our website for more info: http://www.oasisdancecenter.com $ |
| Oasis Dance Center |
| 4444 Main Street, Amherst 14226 |
| http://www.oasisdancecenter.com |
| 716-698-0288 |
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| Summer in February |
| Sat. Feb 16 to Sun. Feb 24 |
| Feb 16 2013 Thru Feb 24 2013 |
9-day annual themed event is scheduled in conjunction with the area schools’ mid-winter break. Puts a positive spin on the poor weather conditions of the Buffalo area’s winter season and brings a touch of warmth, fun and entertainment for families. Children 12 and under can enjoy playing with sand in a beach like setting. Sand toys, pails and shovels are provided or bring your own to play in the sand. The beach is in a perfect location in the Food Court near Sears so families can enjoy lunch, dinner or just a snack before or after playing at the beach. Seating is provided in and around the beach area where parents can watch their children comfortably. h/c access |
| Eastern Hills Mall |
| 4545 Transit Rd, Wmsvl 14221 |
| www.shopeasternhills.com |
| 6331600 ext 201 |
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| 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 |
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| Frosty Fun Festival |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| Saturday/ 10am-2pm |
Shake off your cabin fever and celebrate winter in WNY! Drop in and join us for Frosty Fun Olympic Games, guided snowshoe* hikes, indoor winter crafts, snow animal sculpture contest (with prizes!), animal track ID, animal adaptations in winter, snowflake investigation station and more! There will also be food and hot beverages available for purchase. *Snowshoeing is weather permitting. Non-Members: $5. Buffalo Museum of Science Members Save 10%. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please call 825-6397. h/c access, $ |
| Tifft Nature Preserve |
| 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo 14203 |
| www.sciencebuff.org |
| 825-6397 |
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| 2013 Conservation Tree & Shrub Seedlings Available |
| Thu. Jan 24 to Wed. Mar 13 |
| 8am-5pm |
Order forms for the 2013 Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
The District is offering many varieties of conservation trees and shrubs, wildflower seed mixes, and seedling packets which have combinations of trees and shrubs chosen to attract, feed and shelter birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Landowners can practice conservation by planting seedlings and wildflowers to provide wildlife food and habitat, shelter crops and landscape, reduce heating/cooling expenses, protect water quality, reduce air pollution, and stabilize erodible land. Seedlings are also an inexpensive alternative for replacing trees that have been damaged or lost.
Thirty-two species of trees and shrubs are available this year. The one-to-three-year-old bare root seedlings, which range in size from 6 to 24 inches, are available in lots of 10 to 500. The District is offering an expanded selection of four- year-old evergreen transplants which are more mature trees with thicker stems, more branching and more developed roots. Also, a new seedling introduction to the 2013 program is the broadleaf tree Shagbark Hickory.
The District also stocks marking flags, fertilizer tablets, and tree shelters to help promote the success of your plantings. Bluebird nest boxes can be ordered through the program or be purchased at the District office.
Order forms may be obtained by stopping at the District office at 50 Commerce Way in East Aurora (behind Post Office), by calling (716) 652-8480 ext. 5, or by printing the order form from the District website at www.ecswcd.org. Orders are due by March 15, 2013 and pick-up will be on Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. h/c access |
| 50 Commerce Way |
| 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora 14052 |
| www.ecswcd.org |
| 716 652 8480 ext 5 |
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| Beatlemania Now |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| 8:00 pm |
Benefit Concert sponsored by the South Lockport Fire Company. Back by popular demand, the Fab Four wear authentic costumes while playing instruments that date back to the Beatles sound.
Starting at the mop top era, the band transforms into Sargent Pepper and finally ends up at Abby Road.
Don"t miss this amazing tribute to The Baetles!! h/c access, $ |
| Historic Lockport Palace Theatre |
| 2 East Ave, S Lockport 14094 |
| 716-438-*1130 |
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Sports | Back To Top | |
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| 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 |
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| Cheerleading Workshop |
| Sat. Jan 26 to Sat. Feb 16 |
| 02/08 6-8 pm, 02/09 12-2 pm, 02/15 6-8 pm, 02/16 12-2 pm |
Inviting girls ages 5-12 to participate in a cheerleading workshop to be held February 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th. The workshop will teach the girls basic cheers, chants, kicks and a dance routine from a young lady from the cheer heartland of Georgia. Pre-registration begins January 26th for $25.00. h/c access, $ |
| Church or Community Center |
| TBA, Buffalo 14215 |
| 2254396 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| QCRG Presents |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
Our third game of our seventh season. Doors will open at 6:30pm with the bout beginning at 7:30pm.
This is the most anticipated bout of the season - a rematch of the 2012 Championship bout! Featuring the 2012 Champs -NICKEL CITY KNOCKOUTS vs. the 2011 Champs - DEVIL DOLLIES!
Front row tickets are $20 each and general tickets are $15 each!! Front row can only be purchased via our website at www.qcrg.net. And general admission can be purchased directly from any QCRG league member,at Rainbow Rink, or at Terrapin Station.
Part of our proceeds will benefit the G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation.
Pre-bout entertainment will be a scrimmage of our Queen City Junior Roller Girls.
Halftime bout entertainment by "1916".
After party, hosted by our own Mama Chops, will be at the Elks' Lodge new digs (55 Main St. Tonawanda)
Tell your friends to come "Like" us today on our FB Page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queen- City-Roller-Girls h/c access, $ |
| Rainbow Rink |
| 101 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda 14120 |
| www.qcrg.net/featured/nickel-city-knockouts-vs-devil-dollies/ |
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| QCRG Presents: Nickel City Knockouts vs. Devil Dollies and QCJR Expo Bout |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| 7:30pm |
Come watch a rematch of last year’s Championship game when the Devil Dollies and the Nickel City Knockouts meet again. The Queen City Junior Roller Derby team will play an Expo Bout prior to the senior bout. h/c access, $ |
| Rainbow Roller Rink |
| 101 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, 14120 |
| http://www.qcrg.net/event/nickel-city-knockouts-vs-devil-dollies-qcjr-expo-bout/ |
| (716) 693-1100 |
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Theatre / Stage | Back To Top | |
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| 9 Parts of Desire |
| Wed. Feb 13 to Sat. Feb 16 |
| Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 pm |
9 Parts of Desire written by Heather Raffo, details the lives of nine Iraqi women spanning the decades between the first and second Gulf wars and occupation. Tickets are $6 for Buffalo State students, $10 for faculty, staff, and alumni, and $15 for the general public. High school students with ID are admitted for free. h/c access, $ |
| Burchfield Penney Art Center |
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 |
| https://secure3.ticketguys.com/buffalostatetheater/ |
| (716) 878-3005 |
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| 9 Parts of Desire |
| Sat. Feb 16 |
| Saturday at 2:00 pm |
9 Parts of Desire written by Heather Raffo, details the lives of nine Iraqi women spanning the decades between the first and second Gulf wars and occupation. Tickets are $6 for Buffalo State students, $10 for faculty, staff, and alumni, and $15 for the general public. High school students with ID are admitted for free. h/c access, $ |
| Burchfield Penney Art Center |
| 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY |
| https://secure3.ticketguys.com/buffalostatetheater/ |
| (716) 878-3005 |
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| Circle Mirror Transformation |
| Fri. Feb 1 to Sun. Feb 17 |
| Thursday - Saturday: 8:00pm/Saturday - Sunday: 2:00pm |
A WNY Premiere at 710 Main Theatre
Feb. 1 – 17, 2013
By Annie Baker * Directed by Scott Behrend
Five small-town strangers leave their comfort zones and come together in Marty’s “Adult Creative Drama” community education course. Instructor Marty is boundless in her invention and enthusiasm, though she has never taught a Theatre class before. Newly minted divorcee Schultz seeks adventure and validation (or maybe just wants to be around people). Lauren is a rudderless teenager who half-heartedly participates, despite her claims that she wants to do some “real acting”. Theresa is a “real actress” – or at least has been trying to be a real actress in New York City – but now has returned to rural Vermont, stinging from rejection and romantic disaster. And James is present… well… mostly in a display of moral support (Marty is his wife).
Novice Acting Coach Marty offers this motley crew no end of exercises, games, and self- reflective assignments to sink their teeth into: they pose as trees, beds, and baseball gloves; they perform emotional scenes using only words like “goulash” and “ak-mak”; they pretend to be one another, telling each other life stories (or as best as they’re able to discern). They write deep, dark secrets (anonymously) on scraps of paper and listen, sitting in a circle on the floor, as the confessions are drawn at random and read aloud.
“I’m so excited to get to know all of you,” Marty tells her four students at their first meeting. Eight weeks later, there has been laughter and conflict… discoveries have been made… alliances and flirtations are formed and discarded, and new ones evolve in their place… and each of these five strangers has, indeed, come to know one another – and themselves – much more profoundly and intimately than they ever would have suspected.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 1-800-745-3000 OR WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM. h/c access, $ |
| 710 Main Theatre |
| 710 Main Street, Buffalo 14202 |
| http://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/2012/05/circle-mirror-transformation/ |
| 1-800-745-3000 |
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| Deadly Nightcap |
| Fri. Feb 8 to Sun. Feb 17 |
| Fri. Feb 8 & 15, Sat. Feb 9 & 16 - 7:30pm, Sun. Feb 10 & 17, Thurs. Feb 14 - 2:30pm |
A Mystery by FRANCIS DURBRIDGE Produced by THE MYSTERY COMPANY
Hold onto your seats for this British thriller. When a callous husband brings his wife to the cusp of a nervous breakdown, he sets up the perfect scenario for her tragic “suicide” or so it may first appear.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $18 Student/Senior h/c access, $ |
| Lancaster Opera House |
| 21 Central Ave., Lancaster 14086 |
| www.lancopera.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=166 |
| 683-1776 |
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| Drinking Habits |
| Fri. Feb 15 to Sun. Feb 24 |
| February 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 7:30 PM Sundays at 2:00PM |
A riotous farce that makes its WNY debut! Could the innocent sisters really be making illegal wine at the convent. What other jaw dropping revelations await there? Find out! Appropriate for all ages. h/c access, $ |
| Sheridan-Parkside Community Center Theater |
| 169 Sheridan-Parkside Dr, Town of Tonawanda 14150 |
| www.towneplayers.com |
| 693-9641 |
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| Inherit The Wind |
| Fri. Feb 8 to Sun. Feb 17 |
| Fri/Sat 7:30; Sundays 3:00 |
| Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents the classic courtroom drama "Inherit The Wind" based on the Scopes Money Trial. h/c access, $ |
| Ellicott Creek Playhouse |
| 530 Ellicott Creek Rd, Tonawanda 14150 |
| www.niagaratheatre.com |
| 284-6358 |
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| RENT |
| Wed. Jan 23 to Sun. Mar 3 |
| W 7pm; TH 7pm; F 8pm; SA 4pm & 8pm; SU 2pm |
| It’s an all new look at Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical. With its music stripped down to its essence and played by actors in a deliberate departure from the over amplified arena style performances that earned the show the nickname Rant, this production of RENT promises to bring the compelling story to audiences in a whole new way. h/c access, $ |
| MusicalFare Theatre |
| 4380 Main Street, Amherst 14226 |
| www.musicalfare.com |
| 716-839-8540 |
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| CHEERLEADING WORKSHOP |
| Mon. Jan 7 to Sat. Feb 16 |
| 2/15 6-8 pm and 2/16 1-3 pm |
Cheerleading workshop for girls between the ages of 5-12. This worshop will teach cheer fundamentals such as cheers, chants, kicks and a dance routine. Pre-registration begins January 26th for $25.00. The workshop will begin February 15th 6-8 pm, and February 16th 1-3 pm. A final payment of $25.00 due the first day of class. The girls will receive a t-shirt and hair bow upon completion of the workshop. h/c access, $ |
| Dance Studio |
| Hertel Avenue, Buffalo 14216 |
| 2254396 |
| See Map |
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