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 December 2006 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Noteworthy
Mix It Up The vast holdings of the Albright Knox Art Gallery are showcased in Remix the Collection, now through October 2007. An additional phase of the exhibition will open in January. Impressionist, post-impressionist, modern and contemporary artworks are on view. Albright Knox Art Gallery | 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo | 882-8700 | www.albrightknox.org
Joyful Voices The Rainbow Singers, a mixed choral group, under the directorship of Anita Harless, prepare for upcoming concerts in Niagara Falls, NY. Sing Joyfully will be presented on December 2 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main Street and on December 8, at Riverside United Presbyterian Church, 815 84th Street and Lindbergh Avenue. The concerts, a collection of holiday music and a Christmas Cantata, begins at 7 p.m. with refreshments to follow. Donations accepted.
Historic Christmas The Amherst Museum’s Christmas Family Event promises holiday fun for the entire family with festive tours, music, entertainment, decorations, refreshments, story reading, Santa, a children’s gift shop and crafts of the season. Activities are planned from 1-6 p.m.: historic buildings open for self-guided tours 1-3 p.m.; guided tours begin at 3 p.m.; last tour goes out at 6 p.m. Also enjoy live seasonal music and a lantern tour beginning at 3 p.m. No reservations are necessary. Admission is $6 for the general public , members $5) and children $5. Amherst Museum | 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst | 689-1440 | www.amherstmuseum.org
A Delight for the Grandchildren Theatre of Youth (TOY) will continue its 35th season of shows with A Little House Christmas, by James DeVita, adapted from the classic series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Directed by Meg Quinn, A Little House Christmas opens Friday, December 8, at 7 p.m., and continues Saturday, December 9 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sunday, December 10 at 2 p.m., Friday, December 15 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 16 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m. Recommended for Ages 5+. Sponsored by Fisher-Price. Theatre of Youth | Allen Street | 884-4400 | www.theatreofyouth.org Seasonal Cuisine at Broadway Market Regardless of cultural background or religious beliefs, everyone cherishes food traditions at the center of holiday celebrations. To honor those customs and to showcase the old-world quality of Buffalo’s best loved foods, the Broadway Market will present a public cooking demonstration and tasting on Saturday, December 9 at 1 p.m. featuring the traditional Polish meal (Wigilia) served on Christmas Eve. Broadway Market | 999 Broadway, Buffalo | 893-0705 | www.broadwaymarket.com December 17 Shea’s Free Films The 16th Annual Free Family Film Series at Shea’s Performing Arts Center provides free movies until spring. Shea’s was originally built as a movie house when it opened in 1926 and has one of the largest viewing screens in New York State. Tickets are available seven days prior to the film date and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call for ticket info. Mark your calendar for 2006/2007 December 17 Miracle on 34th Street (classic version) January 21 Silent Film Festival February 25 Barnyard (animated), rated PG March 4 Madagascar, rated PG April 1 E.T., rated PG Shea’s Performing Arts Center | 660 Main Street | 847-1410 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 |
