NOVEMBER - 2008
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1-16 Niagara Watercolor Society Exhibit – Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Juried show featuring WNY artists working in transparent watercolor. Free reception Sunday, Oct. 19, 2-5pm. Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm, Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Admission free. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
1-30 Castellani Art Museum - Richard Huntington: "Thus I Passe By" – Niagara University. Runs through January 18, 2009. 716.286.8200. www.niagara.edu/cam
1-30 Studio Secrets Revealed: Works by Bruce Adams and Richard Huntington – Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry Street, N. Tonawanda. . Runs through December 13. Opening Reception November 1, 7-9pm. 716.694.4400. www.carnegieartcenter.org
1-2 The Maize – Daily 10am-9pm, 3901 Niagara Falls Blvd, Wheatfield. Miles of twists and turns carved into an 8 acre cornfield. 716.433.5505. www.cornfieldmaze.com
1 Fall 2008 Family Film Festival: Chronicles of Narnia: WALL-E – 11am & 1:30pm. Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. All tickets $2. (716)692-2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
1 Historic Artpark Hike – Artpark State Park, 1-4pm. Bring your coffee and join us on a leisurely walk through one of our most historic and picturesque parks in W.N.Y. Learn about the amazing cultural and geologic history that took place on this site. FREE - For information and registration, call 716.745.7848.
1 Lewiston Yoga Classes – 10:30am. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center Street, Lewiston. Six Week Series: Learn yoga and practice with instructor Monica Zucco R.Y.T. Students will discover freedom of movement, clarity, and calm, through holistic, gentle Yoga. Class size is limited, Reserve your space now by calling 716.754.0166.
2 Hindu Altar Traditions – 2-4pm. Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University. Join the Folk Arts Program of the Castellani Art Museum and members of the Hindu Cultural Society of Western New York for an educational exploration of Hindu altar traditions. 716.286.8290. www.niagara.edu/cam
2 Tours of a Historical Mansion - 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt. Every Sunday, 2-4pm, except holidays. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.org
3 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 5:45-6:45pm, Intermediate 7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston. There is no better way to add fun, romance and excitement to your life than Ballroom Dancing. Presented by Lewiston Council on the Arts. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please call 716.754.0166.
4 Lewiston Belly Dance Classes – 6pm. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center Street, Lewiston. Class is open to women of all ages, shapes and sizes and will be taught by Mysha Webber Eakin, an instructor from Ilya's Belly Dance Studio in Buffalo. 716.754.0166.
7-16 Musical: The Andrews Brothers – Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Three soldiers find themselves giving the performance of a lifetime when a certain singing trio of siblings fail to arrive at their USO gig. "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Slow Boat to China", "Shoo Shoo Baby", "Stuff Like That There" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" are some of the favorites in this valentine to the heroes of World War II. All tickets, $25. For more information, including times, call 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
8 Fall 2008 Family Film Festival: WALL-E – 11am & 1:30pm. Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. All tickets $2. (716)692-2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
8 Civil War Presentation - 2:30pm. The Echoes Through Time Learning Center, Summit Mall, 6929 Williams Road. Local Author/historian, Ben Maryniak, will be giving a talk regarding Civil War Chaplains in the Civil War, followed by a book signing. 716.870.0174. www.echoesthroughtime.com
8 Gorge at Low Water Hike - 10am-2:30pm. Whirlpool State Park. Enjoy the Niagara Gorge after the volume of water in the Niagara River is reduced by 25%. Join park naturalists for a guided hike that will take you past the Whirlpool to the historic Great Gorge Route station ruins. FREE, for more information and registration, call 716.745.7848.
8 Lewiston Yoga Classes – 10:30am. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center Street, Lewiston. Six Week Series: Learn yoga and practice with instructor Monica Zucco R.Y.T. Students will discover freedom of movement, clarity, and calm, through holistic, gentle Yoga. Class size is limited, Reserve your space now by calling 716.754.0166.
9 Riviera Pops Concert – 7:30pm. Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Hear the 85-member American Legion National Championship band perform a symphonic Pops program in the spectacular style and tradition of John Philip Sousa. Tickets $8 in advance and $10 at the door (Under 12 - $8) 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
9 Tours of a Historical Mansion - 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt. Every Sunday, 2-4pm, except holidays. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.org
10 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 5:45-6:45pm, Intermediate 7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm. Lewisotn Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston. There is no better way to add fun, romance and excitement to your life than Ballroom Dancing. Presented by Lewiston Council on the Arts. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please call 716.754.0166.
11 Veterans Day Ceremony- 4160 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn. Veterans Day Ceremony honoring Veterans. All welcome to attend. 716.433.7664. www.townofcambria.com
11 Lewiston Belly Dance Classes – 6pm. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center Street, Lewiston. Class is open to women of all ages, shapes and sizes and will be taught by Mysha Webber Eakin, an instructor from Ilya's Belly Dance Studio in Buffalo. 716.754.0166.
14-16 Holiday Gift Show - Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Annual show of local artisans and designers presented by the Kenan Arts Council. Including a Greenhouse Cafe, Quilt Raffle, Goodie Booth, Herbal Gift Booth and more. Located in the historic Kenan House and carriage buildings. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
14 Catch Our Rising Star – 5:30pm. 443 Main St., N. Falls. Celebrate with Main Street Niagara as the Business Association honors its best and brightest people and businesses for 2008. For reservations, call (716)285-1318. www.mainstreetniagara.com
14 Rockin' World Diabetes Day – 5:30-10pm. Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls. 5:30-6:30 light dinner / Know Your Healthy Steps Diabetes Education Program. 7pm Welcoming Ceremones - Press Conference, Walk & Niagara Falls Illuminated in Blue. 8-10pm Rockin' for Diabetes with Joe Mahfoud & his Band (light refreshments & cash bar). Reservations: 716.278-4604. www.hardrockcafe.com
15 Lewiston Yoga Classes – 10:30am. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center Street, Lewiston. Six Week Series: Learn yoga and practice with instructor Monica Zucco R.Y.T. Students will discover freedom of movement, clarity, and calm, through holistic, gentle Yoga. Class size is limited, Reserve your space now by calling 716.754.0166.
15 Gorge at Low Water Hike - 10am-2:30pm. Whirlpool State Park. Enjoy the Niagara Gorge after the volume of water in the Niagara River is reduced by 25%. Join park naturalists for a guided hike that will take you past the Whirlpool to the historic Great Gorge Route station ruins. FREE, for more information and registration, call 716.745.7848.
15-16 Share the Bounty – Niagara Wine Trail. A chance for us all to give back for all that we have.. Charge for wine tasting this weekend is a non-perishable food item or $2.50/person at each winery. Food goods and proceeds collected are donated to the local food pantry. www.niagarawinetrail.org
16 Tours of a Historical Mansion - 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt. Every Sunday, 2-4pm, except holidays. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.org
16 Celebrate Nativities and Polish American Christmas Creche Traditions - 2-4pm, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University. An educational exploration of Polish-American Christmas creche traditions. Participants in this demonstration/workshop will have the opportunity to learn stories behind the display, experience a traditional Christmas Wafer Sharing, and more. Free for museum members and NU students, all others $3. 716.286.8290. www.niagara.edu/cam
17 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 5:45-6:45pm, Intermediate 7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm. Lewisotn Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston. There is no better way to add fun, romance and excitement to your life than Ballroom Dancing. Presented by Lewiston Council on the Arts. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please call 716.754.0166.
18 Lewiston Belly Dance Classes – 6pm. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center Street, Lewiston. Class is open to women of all ages, shapes and sizes and will be taught by Mysha Webber Eakin, an instructor from Ilya's Belly Dance Studio in Buffalo. 716.754.0166.
20 An Evening of Cheer featuring Christmas with "The Vogues" – 6pm. Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. The evening starts at 'Crazy Jakes' on Webster St. for a cocktail party, then continues with "Christmas with the Vogues" (reserved seating) in an 8pm performance at the Riviera Theatre. Tickets $35 for cocktail party & concert, $20 for concert only. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
21 "Red Door" Gallery Opening and Studio Tours – 5-9pm. The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Avenue. Come meet the artists in their creative environment. Free Gallery opening and Studio tours will be available for donation, $2. Special guests include Bobby Anderson from "Hell's Kitchen", woodworker Victor Marwin and artist Jay Carrier. 716.282.7530. www.thenacc.org
21 Shoppe on Main Holiday Open House – 7-9pm/ 2714 Main St, Rte 78, Newfane. Meet the artists who show and sell at Shoppe On Main while you sample wine from Schulze Winery, taste samples from Murphy Orchards and Blackman Farms and work on your Christmas buying list.
Shoppe On Main features over 45 area artists showing jewelry, paintings, metal and wood work, fabric art as well as glass work and much more. This is a free event with free parking. 716.778.5273. www.ShoppeOnMain.com
22 Lewiston Yoga Classes – 10:30am. Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center Street, Lewiston. Six Week Series: Learn yoga and practice with instructor Monica Zucco R.Y.T. Students will discover freedom of movement, clarity, and calm, through holistic, gentle Yoga. Class size is limited, Reserve your space now by calling 716.754.0166.
22-30 Festival of Lights - Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston. 15 acres of gardens illuminated by 50+ lighted displays. Free, 5-9pm, thru January 4. 716.754.7489. www.fatimashrine.com
23 Tours of a Historical Mansion - 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt. Every Sunday, 2-4pm, except holidays. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.org
24 Ballroom Dance Classes – Beginners 5:45-6:45pm, Intermediate 7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm. Lewisotn Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston. There is no better way to add fun, romance and excitement to your life than Ballroom Dancing. Presented by Lewiston Council on the Arts. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please call 716.754.0166.
26-30 Holiday Lights of Niagara - Runs Nov 26 thru Dec 31. Hyde Park, Niagara Falls. Free to the public, features more than 50 illuminated and animated holiday displays along Robbins Drive in the park. Kicks off with fireworks display, ends with family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration sponsored by the Seneca Niagara Casino. For more information, call the United Way at 716.285.8461.
28 Midnight Madness - Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, 1900 Military Road, N. Falls. The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is hosting the first ever Shopping Tailgate Party for Midnight Madness. We will be closed on Thursday November 27th during the day however at 10pm the party begins in our parking lot with host 97 rock and DJ Jigster. There will be music surround throughout the parking lots. Watch your favorite Buffalo Bills highlights on the outdoor color video LED screen. Enjoy food and refreshments from Honey’s and Dunkin Donuts. Win great prizes such as Buffalo Bills game tickets or be one of 97 Back door access passes, where you get early access into the mall prior to midnight. Be part of the countdown with the Buffalo Jills to midnight when the doors open and the celebration really begins with huge savings. Be part of the world’s largest holiday greeting card to benefit Roswell Park. 1.800.414.0475 . www.fashionoutlets.com
28-30 'GI Holiday Jukebox' - Stella Niagara, 4421 Lower River Road, Lewiston. Fri, Sat @ 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. A musical revue by Rick Lewis from WWII, "Jukebox" brings four talented singers to entertain the troops with classic Christmas corals and memorable tunes from the '40s. In a special show of appreciation, all Active, Reserve and Veteran service men and women are invited to come as guests of Theatre in the Mist at no charge. 7.877.856.0694. www.theatreinthemist.org
29-30 Santa & His Reindeer – 11am-4pm. Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart, 3366 Union Road, Cheektowaga. An annual tradition - Santa and one of his elves and their LIVE reindeer welcome children to visit them in our rare 1949 29-ton red caboose, where each child receives a special gift packet. FREE. 716.681.1666. www.niagarahobby.com
30 Tours of a Historical Mansion - 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt. Every Sunday, 2-4pm, except holidays. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.org
