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 May 2007 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Noteworthy
Studio Arena’s Red Carpet Gala Studio Arena Theatre celebrates 42 seasons with the fundraising event A Time for Love: A Musical Gala on May 4 at 5:30 p.m. Guests begin at Town Ballroom then stroll down a red carpet to Studio Arena for a gala performance of A Time For Love, Songs from a Marriage. The gala includes a live auction featuring autographed Sabres jerseys. Tickets: $150 or $75 for just the play and cast party. The play continues through May 13.Pictured above are actors Lois Robbins and Brian Sutherland. Photo by Martin S. Fuentes/Brooks Institute of Photography. Studio Arena | 710 Main St. | 856-8025 | www.studioarena.org
Playful Charlotte Theatre of Youth ends its 35th season with Charlotte’s Web, by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the classic story by E.B. White. Robinette’s play captures the cheerful spirit of this family favorite. All of the classic characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig; Fern, who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous wise-cracking rat who occasionally performs a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be a good friend and writer. Charlotte’s Web opens Friday, May 4. Ages 4+. TOY | 203 Allen Street | 884-4400 | www.theatreofyouth.org
Mastering the Impossible He’s been called “Absolutely expert!” by The New York Times. Tomá Kubínek is a unique entertainer who dazzles audiences with his vaudeville talent, irresistible charm and passion for clowns, the circus, theater and magic. Kubínek appears at the Kenan Center’s Taylor Theater, May 18-19, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, $9 senior, members; $7 children. Kenan Center Taylor Theater | 433 Locust Street, Lockport 433-2617 | www.kenancenter.org
Rogovin Series Premiers Native American Series, 1963-2002 by famed documentary photographer Milton Rogovin continues through June 24 at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. This series was photographed over a 39-year period, at a time when Native Americans were mainly invisible in mainstream culture. Images are from Iroquois communities in upstate NY, Canada and the westside of Buffalo. New poetry by local Iroquois author Eric Gansworth adds a powerful Native American perspective to the exhibition. Castellani Art Museum | 286-8200 | www.niagara.edu/cam
Chita’s Here! Direct from Broadway, two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera stars in a new musical that celebrates her career. Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life is a rare look into that moment when great musical numbers were born — performed by the woman they were created for. May 29-June 3. Special offer: $10 off on A & B level seating, give the password “Chita” when ordering at Ticketmaster at 852-5000 or Shea’s Box Office. Photo by Paul Kolnik. Shea’s Performing Arts Center | 660 Main Street 847-1410 | www.ticketmaster.com back to top back to table of contents Current Issue | About Forever Young | Where to Find | Advertise | Our Advertisers | Community Calendar | Contest | Clubs | Contact Us | Archives | Home |
