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Events for Saturday, February 16, 2013



Art
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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
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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
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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
See Map
 
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
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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
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
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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
See Map
 

Fundraiser
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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
See Map
 
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
See Map
 

Sports
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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
See Map
 
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
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
 
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/
See Map
 
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
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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
See Map
 
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
See Map
 
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
See Map
 
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
See Map
 
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
See Map
 
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
See Map
 
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
See Map
 

Workshops
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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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