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Events for Sunday, February 17, 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
Fundraiser | Back To Top | |
| 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 | ||
| Vendor & Craft Show for Buffalo Humane | ||
| Sun. Feb 3 to Sun. Mar 3 | ||
| Sunday, March 3, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00pm | ||
| Vendor and Craft Show to benefit Buffalo Humane...OVER 50 Vendors and Crafters h/c access | ||
| St. John De LaSalle Church | ||
| 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls 14304 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Concerto Concert | ||
| Sun. Feb 17 | ||
| 3 p.m. | ||
| Amherst Chamber Orchestra and soloists, Dr. Thomas Witakowski, Conductor. Watch for details. h/c access | ||
| North Presbyterian Church | ||
| 300 N. Forest Rd., Williamsville 14226 | ||
| www.acemusic.org | ||
| 716-835-0794 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Concerto Concert | ||
| Sun. Feb 17 | ||
| 3 p.m. | ||
| Amherst Chamber Orchestra with soloists, Dr. Thomas Witakowski, Conductor. Featuring: August Grillo, flute - Back's Suite No. 2 in B minor; Scott, Nicastro, trumpet - Brown's Highland Lullaby; Mary Britton, bassoon; and Schubert's Symphony No. 4 in C Major ("The Tragic") h/c access | ||
| North Presbyterian Church | ||
| 300 N Forest, Williamsville 14221 | ||
| www.northchurchwilliamsville.org | ||
| 716-632-1330 | ||
| See Map | ||
| Organ Recital by Michel Bouvard | ||
| Sun. Feb 17 | ||
| 5:00 PM | ||
| A classical organ recital by French Organist, Michel Bouvard on the Fisk organ in Slee Concert Hall -- cosponsored by the SUNY Music Department and the Buffalo Chapter American Guild of Organists h/c access, $ | ||
| SUNY at Buffalo -Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall | ||
| North Campus, Amherst, NY, Amherst 14260 | ||
| ago.buffalo.org | ||
| 645-2921 | ||
| See Map | ||
Speakers / Lectures | Back To Top | |
| Field Music of the Civil War | ||
| Sun. Feb 17 | ||
| Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. | ||
| This lecture/demonstration in the historic Forest Lawn chapel features The Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps: Jim Pace, Fife Major, and Brian Seibel, Drum Major, who will cover, in depth, the all- important role of field music – particularly as played by the fife and drum – in the American Civil War. Various musical commands and songs will be discussed and performed by uniformed re- enactors on authentic fife and drum replicas, illustrating their essential use in the tactical, ceremonial and camp duty aspects of the war. An accompanying slide show will highlight historic photos, drawings and paintings of Civil War field musicians, their lives and their instruments. Seating is limited; reservations are required. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased via the Forest Lawn website at 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 | |
| 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 | ||
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