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March 22, 2006 / Entertainment

Expansive movement

Rooted in sensuality and controlled, sustained energy, Elisa Monte Dance is widely recognized for its highly athletic and sensual style as well as its technical and physical acuity. More...

The Theatre of Youth is presenting a really big show when "The BFG: Big Friendly Giant" stomps on the stage Friday, March 24, to Sunday, April 9, at the Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo. More...

Family Activities

March 25 Kids Day at the Beach 1-4 p.m., Woodlawn Beach State Park. An open house to learn about "wonders" nature has to offer. Many hands-on activities and displays available. For information and registration, call 826-8895. More...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW

'The Life of Riley the Cat,' an entertaining read for children

by BRITTANY PRICE 7-year-old homeschooled 2nd-grader

"The Life of Riley the Cat" by Julie Akerson Chicos is about a cat that meets Simon the crow who tells Riley the cat how helpful he is to farmers. This makes Riley wonder what she does to help others. More...

Announcements

Artists and performers are sought for the seventh annual Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts, Aug. 26 and 27. Application postmark deadline is April 15. Visit www.elmwoodartfest.org or call 830-2484. More...

Feed me!

"Little shop ... "Little Shop of Horrors" will be planted from Tuesday, March 28, through Sunday, April 2 at Shea%27s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo. More...

CONCERTS

thurs. 23 .Hear everything from big band swing, bebop, cool jazz, Latin, jazz/rock, fusion with classical and operatic influences when trumpeter More...

Wilderness survival

Eighteenth century skills will be highlighted this weekend at Old Fort Niagar a. More...

Shining stars

The talents of more than 650 SABAH Skaters challenged by disabilities and 300 volunteers will be highlighted at HSBC this weekend. More...