FEBRUARY - 2008
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1 Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! – 7pm. Lockport High School, 250 Lincoln Ave., Lockport. The Kenan Center presents The Big Wooden Horse Theatre from England in this adaptation of the popular book by Mo Williams. Tickets $7-10. All ages. On state at Lockport High School. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
1-3 Three Friends Exhibit – Kenan Center, 433 Locust Street, Lockport. Featuring works by Barbara Baird, Beth Munro and Leslie Zemsky. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
2 Track Attack – Fort Niagara State Park. 10am-12pm. Family fun for all! We will discuss various clues to tracking, make a track cast and head out on the trails to reveal tracks left and signs left behind by various animals in our parks. For information and registration call 716.745.7848.
2 Storytelling Saturdays – Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street. Each Saturday in February the Aquarium offers performances by Western New York's most exciting storytellers, with two shows each Saturday. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
2 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Stories from the exhibition, Many Winters Ago... with exciting theme-based art projects such as Painted Horses and Make a Picture Book! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
3 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778-7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
4 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 7:30pm, Intermediate 8:15pm. Barton Hill Hotel and Spa, 100 Center Street, Lewiston. A series of ten classes will be held on Monday evenings starting Jan 21 through March 24. For more information, call 716.754.0166.
8 Wilderness Survival 101 – Niagara Falls State Park. 6:30-8:30pm. What would you do if you were in "survivor man's" shoes and lost, hurt and stranded in the woods? Join a park naturalist for an informal presentation and hands-on display about wilderness survival. Come learn a little about a lot; from how to dress, first aid, hiking safety and much more. For information and registration please call 716.745.7848.
9 Storytelling Saturdays – Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street. Each Saturday in February the Aquarium offers performances by Western New York's most exciting storytellers, with two shows each Saturday. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
9 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Stories from the exhibition, Many Winters Ago... with exciting theme-based art projects such as Painted Horses and Make a Picture Book! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
9 History of Niagara Falls – Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Rd., Lewiston. 10am and 1pm. Join a state park naturalist at the NYS Power Authority's Visitor Center. Learn some fun and unique faxts about the history of the Niagara Falls area. For additional information, contact the NYS Power Authority at 716.286.6661.
9-10 Be Mine with Wine – Niagara Wine Trail - Visit www.niagarawinetrail.org for more information.
10 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778-7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
10-29 A Sense of Place Exhibit – Kenan Center, 433 Locust Street, Lockport. Exhibit of photography by Dennis Stierer. Free opening reception, Feb. 10th from 2-5pm. For dates of free gallery walk, call the Kenan Center. Viewing hours: M-F, Noon-5pm, Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Gallery is closed on major holidays. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
11 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 7:30pm, Intermediate 8:15pm. Barton Hill Hotel and Spa, 100 Center Street, Lewiston. A series of ten classes will be held on Monday evenings starting Jan 21 through March 24. For more information, call 716.754.0166.
16 Storytelling Saturdays – Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street. Each Saturday in February the Aquarium offers performances by Western New York's most exciting storytellers, with two shows each Saturday. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
16 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Stories from the exhibition, Many Winters Ago... with exciting theme-based art projects such as Painted Horses and Make a Picture Book! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
16 Snowshoe Patrol - Fort Niagara State Park. 2-4pm. Go on a winter patrol through the woods with costumed Re-enactors and learn about 18th Century winter travel. Use snowshoes, weather permitting. Return to the Old Fort for warm beverages and hands-on activities. Co-presented by New York State Parks and Old Fort Niagara. Fee per person includes admission to the Old Fort. For information and registration call 716.745.7611.
16 Goat Island Icicle Walk – Niagara Falls State Park. Park naturalists will lead a walk through a winter wonderland. Learn the history of Niagara Falls and maybe see a rainbow or two. An optional "buy your own lunch" at the Hard Rock Cafe to follow. For information and registration call 716.748.7848.
16-29 Everyday Splendor: Use What You Have – Wed-Fri 11am-4pm & Sat 1-4pm. Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry Street, North Tonawanda. A celebration of the commonplace, private time, and the familiar through the work of five artists who use video, film, household objects and personal spaces in their work. 716.694.4400. www.carnegieartcenter.org
17 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778-7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
18 Toast & Jam – 7-10pm. 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz jamming, blues rocking, poetry-reading event is back by popular demand. It's a long way from Greenwich Village but the spirit of the coffee house percolates through the pub where people come to socialize, relax and check out the local talent. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
18 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 7:30pm, Intermediate 8:15pm. Barton Hill Hotel and Spa, 100 Center Street, Lewiston. A series of ten classes will be held on Monday evenings starting Jan 21 through March 24. For more information, call 716.754.0166.
21-23 Passport to Travel – Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls. With the ongoing changes in travel regulations and documentation requirements, passports and/or Nexus are becoming a necessity. On Thursday, February 21, to Saturday, February 23, passport applications and information will be available at the Fashion Outlets in addition to information on travel destinations. town of Niagara officials and AAA representatives will be present to answer questions and begin the passport application process. Other travel destinations will be there to discuss winter escapes and get-aways. 800.414.0475. www.fashionoutlets.com
23 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Stories from the exhibition, Many Winters Ago... with exciting theme-based art projects such as Painted Horses and Make a Picture Book! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
23 Storytelling Saturdays – Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street. Each Saturday in February the Aquarium offers performances by Western New York's most exciting storytellers, with two shows each Saturday. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
24 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778-7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
24 Ice Bridges of Niagara – Niagara Falls State Park. Learn about the fabulous ice bridges of the Niagara River and the many stories from years gone by. Take a walk with us to view this winter wonder of Niagara Falls. For more information and registration call 716.745.7848.
25 Toast & Jam – 7-10pm. 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz jamming, blues rocking, poetry-reading event is back by popular demand. It's a long way from Greenwich Village but the spirit of the coffee house percolates through the pub where people come to socialize, relax and check out the local talent. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
25 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 7:30pm, Intermediate 8:15pm. Barton Hill Hotel and Spa, 100 Center Street, Lewiston. A series of ten classes will be held on Monday evenings starting Jan 21 through March 24. For more information, call 716.754.0166.
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