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MARCH - 2008
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2/29-3/1 Anything Goes – Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm at the Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport. The fun musical by Cole Porter. 716.438.1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.com
1-31 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
1-9 Dennis Stierer -- Photographer – Kenan Center, 433 Locust Street, Lockport. Exhibit of photography by Dennis Stierer. 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
1 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Explore the fantastic world of Surrealism with a selection of works from the museum's collection of modern art. Theme-based activities include Painting Dreams and Drawing like Miro! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
2 39th Olcott Polar Bear Day: Swim for Sight – A community day and benefit for Lions Sight Programs sponsored by the Olcott Lions Club. Registration is in the Lions Shelter in Krull Park from 10am-2pm. Queen contest at 1:45pm, meet at Lions Shelter. Polar Bear plunge at 2pm into Lake Ontario at Olcott Beach. Highland Games from 11am-4pm. 716.778.5007. www.olcottlions.org
2 Magical Madrigal Afternoon – 2pm. A medieval and Renaissance Music and Luncheon event. Advance reservations at (716)282-6423. www.musicschoolofniagara.org
2 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
3 Toast & Jam – 7-10pm. 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz jamming, blues rocking, poetry-resading 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
3 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.
6 SEAsonings – Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street. The original "Taste of Niagara", our flavorful fundraiser. Savory servings of food and wine are provided by area restaurants and New York State wineries. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
7 Second Annual Art of Beer – NACC, 1201 Pine Avenue, N. Falls. Includes beer and food samples, film admission, a souvenir logo tasting glass, live music (homebrewing rockers Twigz and NACC tenant's Lakeside Blues Band), beer related memorabilia and art and free parking. Tickets are available at the NACC and on the NACC website. Must be 21 years old to attend. 716.282.7530 www.thenacc.org
8 Old Growth Trees – Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston. Join a state park naturalist at the NYS Power Authority's Visitor Center. Learn about the characteristics of "old growth" trees, why they are important, and reasons for scattered areas of Old Growth. For information, contact the NYS Power AUthority at 716.286.6661.
8 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Explore the fantastic world of Surrealism with a selection of works from the museum's collection of modern art. Theme-based activities include Painting Dreams and Drawing like Miro! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
8 'Images of God' – 4pm. Lockport's First Presbyterian Church, 21 Church St., Lockport. By Pulitzer prize winning composer Robert Ward. Admission free. 716.433.5905.
9 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 Toast & Jam – 7-10pm. 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz jamming, blues rocking, poetry-resading 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
10 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.
13 "Niagara Historic Trail" by Dr. William Feder – 6:30pm. DeGraff Community Center, 139 Division St., N. Tonawanda. History night program dedicated to the Niagara Historic Trail in celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of Niagara County presented by the North Tonawanda History Museum. 716.213.0554. www.nthistorymuseum.org
15 - The Gizmo Guys – 7pm. Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker - aka The Gizmo Guys - are a comedy juggling act that can amaze and amuse you with their original routines that they've performed around the world. All ages, Tickets $7-10. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
15 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Explore the fantastic world of Surrealism with a selection of works from the museum's collection of modern art. Theme-based activities include Painting Dreams and Drawing like Miro! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
15-16 St. Patricks – Niagara Wine Trail - Visit all or as many wineries as you'd like during the weekend. With your $20 admision you will receive a commemorative wine glass, a St. Patrick's theme gift and wine tasting at all of the Niagara Wine Trail wineries. Visit www.niagarawinetrail.org for more information.
16 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
16-31 Revisiting the Familiar – Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Admission Free. The Kenan Center presents the works of David Buck and Thomas Kegler. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
17 Toast & Jam – 7-10pm. 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz jamming, blues rocking, poetry-resading 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
17 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.
22 SEAster Egg Hunt – Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street. The only underwater egg hunt in WNY, rain or shine! Children search the exhibits for "SEAster" eggs. Say hi to the SEAster bunny and Beaker the Aquarium penguin mascot. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
22 Lakeshore Owl Prowl – Wilson Tuscarora State Park. 6:30-8:30pm. What is that screech along the beach? Who's tooting with that hooting? Come find out on a prowl to learn about the mysterious owls found here in Western New York. For more information and registration call 716.745.7848.
24 Toast & Jam – 7-10pm. 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz jamming, blues rocking, poetry-resading 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
24 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.
24-29 2nd Annual Buffalo Niagara Film Festival – Worldwide International Film Festival & Market with specialty events and competitions featuring top celebrities, feature films, documentaries, animation, film shorts, student films, WNY Films, screenwriting, Native American Films, and Canadian Films from the World abroad. Various venues throughout Erie & Niagara County, see website for details.
716.693.0734. www.BuffaloNiagaraFilmFestival.com
29 Exploring the Signs of Spring – Whirlpool State Park. 10am-12pm. Winter is gone, time to get out, stretch those legs and get some fresh air! Come join us as we explore along the rim of the Niagara Gorge as well as a walk over to DeVeaux Woods. Let's welcome once again the sights and sounds that springtime brings us. For more information and registration call 716.745.7848.
29 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Explore the fantastic world of Surrealism with a selection of works from the museum's collection of modern art. Theme-based activities include Painting Dreams and Drawing like Miro! 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
29-30 Penguin Days – Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street. Get up close and personal with a Peruvian Penguin! See penguin feeding! Mascots, prizes & more! Sponsored by Wegmans. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
30 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
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