APRIL - 2008
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1-5 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
1-13 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
2 Monthly Organ Concert: Ken Double, guest organist – Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Whether sharing the stage with singers, pianists, big bands or unveiling a new joke to his audience, Ken Double always presents his talents and love for the organ to his audiences in a singularly entertaining style! Tickets $10. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
4 Friday Night at the Opera! – 7:30pm. Barton Hill Hotel, 100 Center St., Lewiston. This exciting and affordable event will feature some of the finest performers in Western New York and promises to be an eclectic operatic experience. 716.754.0166.
5 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Look at recent selections from the permanent collection as inspiration for a number of exciting art projects. 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
5 BoomDays – LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 S 68th St. Niagara Falls. BoomDays celebrates the lifting of the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom. It is a unique way to mark the coming of spring. Commemorates our bustling waterways of days gone by and glorifies our natural, artistic and cultural wealth. 716.636.5797. www.boomdays.com
5 Release the Funny – 7:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Having just undergone an interior renovation, Riviera's got a brand new projector and sound system, and one of the largest silver screens in NYS. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
6 Tonawandas' American Legion Spring Concert – 7:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Hear the 85 member American Legion National Championship Band, conducted by William Weikert, perform in the spectacular style and tradition of John Philip Sousa with featured vocalists Henry Pendleton and Sara Abrhamiam. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
6 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
10-13 Peter Pan – Thu 10am, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm at the Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport. Flying effects by zfs.Inc will be in town to make sure our actors can respond properly to pixie dust! 716.438.1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.com
11 Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail – 7pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Filming hosted by ComedySports. $5 at the door. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
12 North Tonawanda's Birthday Party – 2pm. DeGraff Community Center, 139 Division Street, N. Tonawanda. Program dedicated to the City of North Tonawanda and 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
12 "Y" Family Movie Series: 'Spiderwick Chronicles' – 11am & 1:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. $2 General Admission. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
12 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Look at recent selections from the permanent collection as inspiration for a number of exciting art projects. 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
12-13 Wines & Dines – Niagara Wine Trail - Choose which winery you'd like to start at and with your $20/person admission receive a commemorative wine glass and wine tasting at each of the Niagara Wine Trail wineries and a sampling of food paired with wine and a recipe card to take home. Visit www.niagarawinetrail.org for more information.
12-13 Opera Series at La Scala: La Forza del Destino – Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Presented in high definition and surround sound. Adults $20, Students/Seniors $18. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
13 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
16-20 Peter Pan – Wed 10am, Thu 10am, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm at the Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport. Flying effects by zfs.Inc will be in town to make sure our actors can respond properly to pixie dust! 716.438.1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.com
18-20 Harold Lloyd Film Festival at the Riviera Theatre – Various times throughout weekend. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Ten films in three days of the comic film genius of Harold Lloyd. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
19 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Look at recent selections from the permanent collection as inspiration for a number of exciting art projects. 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
19 Niagara County Bicentennial 5K Run – 10am (Rain or Shine), Wendelville Volunteer Fire Co., Campbell Blvd., Pendleton, NY. Pre-registered $15, Day of Race $20. 716.439.7324 www.niagara2008.com
20 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
20 Auction to Benefit Olcott Beach Carousel Park – 12-2pm. Olcott Fire Company Hall at 1691 Lockport Olcott Road. This fabulous auction features original art, antiques, local memorabilia, etc. Silent Auction and review of live auction items 12-2pm. Complimentary music and hors d'oeuvres provided. Cash Bar. Live Auction begins at 2pm. $10 admission. 716.778.7066. www.olcott-newfane.com
20-30 Storrs All High Photo Show – Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. 23rd annual exhibition featuring the work of students from 30 WNY High Schools. Free public reception April 20, 2-5pm. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
25 Celtic Spirit and Dance: Roswell Park Benefit – 7:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda. An energizing evening to delight all ages. All proceeds will support Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Historic Riviera Theatre. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
25-26 Harry the Dirty Dog – 7pm, Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Bring the kids for this delightful adaptation by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre! Tickets are $7-10. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
26 Art Express Family Workshop –2pm. Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Look at recent selections from th epermanent collection as inspiration for a number of exciting art projects. 716.286.8201. www.niagara.edu/cam
26"Y" Family Movie Series: 'Spiderwick Chronicles' – 11am & 1:30pm Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. $2 General Admission. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
26 Victorian Tea – 2-4pm. Traditional Victorian High Tea with three courses, a variety of teas to choose from, and lots of delectable desserts to delight your palette. Hats and Victorian dress are encouraged. 716.693.1885. www.carrouselmuseum.org
26-27 ComedySportz-a-thon – 4pm Saturday through 9:30pm Sunday. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Comedy Marathon fundraiser to help the Buffalo ComedySportz team go to the Nationals. Improv comedy played as a sport, "Fun enough for a bachelor party. Clean enough for your Grandma". 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
27 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
