Nov. 16-23
Thursday, Nov. 16 ARTWORK OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA, artwork of Cy Lawson, presented by People Inc. and Starlight Studio, through Nov. 17, Starlight Studio and Art Gallery, 340 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. 842-1525

BABIES OR BUST, presented by Theatre Plus, through Nov. 18, One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo; $ 852-2600 www. alleyway. com

BUFFALO ZINGS!, Hot, Tedium & Wild, through Nov. 26, presented by O'Connell & Company, Cabaret in the Square Theatre, 4476 Main St., Snyder; $ 839-3949

BUFFALO CELEBRATES " C o ff e e and Chocolate" for Literacy, 5:30-7:30 p.m., auditorium behind Literacy Volunteers, 1313 Main St., Buffalo. 876-8991

CIRQUE DREAMS, "Jungle Fantasy," through Nov. 19, Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; $ (box office, 650 Main St.; Ticketmaster.com, 852-5000, www. ticketmaster. com)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, presented by Casting Hall Productions, through Nov. 18, Warren Enters Theatre, Upton Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $ 878-3005

THE DIVIDED GROUND: "Indians, Settlers, and the North Borderland of the American Revolution," lecture with Pulitzer-Prize winning author Alan Taylor, 7 p.m., the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 21 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo; $ 873-9644, Ext. 301

THE GLASS MENAGERIE, presented by the Kavinoky Theatre, through Dec. 10, D'Youville College, 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo; $ 829-7668, www. kavinoky. com

HILBERT COLLEGE GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, "Becoming Madame Mao," by Anchee Min, 5:30 p.m., 139 Paczesny Hall (Honors Lounge) new academic building, Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg; 926-8792, www.hilbert.edu

LADIES FIRST JAZZ COMBO, all female jazz quintet, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road; $ 834-5899 www. ladiesfirstjazz. com

LEADER OF THE PACK: "The Ellie Greenwich Musical," presented by MusicalFare Theatre, through Dec. 10, Daemen College, 4380 Main St., Amherst; $ 839-8540, www. musicalfare. com

MILITARY HERITAGE NIGHT, third annual event presented by the North Tonawanda History Museum, 6:30 p.m., the North Tonawanda Senior Center, 110 Goundry St. 213-0554, www. nthistorymuseum. org

NETWORK IN AGING OF WNY, with Neal Cutler, gerontologist, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew. 829-3712, www.NetworkInAging.com

A PAINTING NATURE: "Selected Works from the Estate of Carl W. Illig (1910-1987), landscape paintings by the WNY artist, through Nov. 16, Dana Tillou Fine Arts, 417 Franklin St., Buffalo. 854-5285

PERCUSSION STUDIO RECITAL, with students of Anthony Miranda, noon, Baird Recital Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst. 645-ARTS

REEFER MADNESS, presented by Alleyway Theatre, through Nov. 18, One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo; $ 852-2600 www.alleyway.com

SHE LOVES ME, presented by the UB Department of Theatre and Dance, Nov. 15-19, Drama Theatre, University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts, North Campus, Amherst; $ (box office; Ticketmaster, 852-5000, www. ticketmaster. com)

SPINOZA: "The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity," with Rebecca Goldstein, 7 p.m., the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst; $ 636-4869, Ext. 300

SPIRITUAL WISDOM ON CONQUERING FEAR, by Harold Klemp, book discussion, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Northeast Holistic Health Center, 1961 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. 839-9842, www. eckankarny. org

MARK TRUSCOTT, a. rawlings, and James Hart III, Small Press Poetry Series Together, presented by Just Buffalo Literary Center, 7 p.m., Rust Belt Books, 202 Allen St., Buffalo.

TIBETCETERA, lecture: "Tibetan Plants and People of the Menri-Medicine Mountains," with Dr. Jan Salick, curator of ethnobotany at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, 7 p.m., the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway. 896-5200, Ext. 391, www. buffalomuseumofscience. org

WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, illumination of Niagara Falls, USA,

Canada, 5 p.m.-midnight through

Jan 8.

Friday, Nov. 17 ARTHUR TAYLOR'S DUES DON'T STOP THE BLUES, video screening and poetry reading, 8 p.m., Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, 341 Delaware Ave.; $

THE BOYS OF SUMMER, 11 p.m., Macaroon's, 576 Dick Road, Cheektowaga. 681-7197, www. macaroonsniteclub. com

NICK BATTISTELLA sings Sinatra, 5:30-9:30 p.m., The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 648-9733, Ext. 483

WILLIAM FERGUSON, Metropolitan Opera singer, 8 p.m., Baird Recital Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; $ (Ticketmaster, 852-5000)

FIREWORKS OVER THE FALLS, 9 p.m., Niagara Falls, U.S.A.

FOOD DONATION DRIVE, sponsored by Studio Arena Theatre and Catholic Charities. Half-price tickets available to people bringing a donation of non-perishable food or personal care items to the Studio Arena box office from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 710 Main St., Buffalo. 856-5650

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW, Nov. 17-19, Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. 433-2617, www. kenancenter. org

GUSTO AT THE GALLERY, 3-10 p.m., the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; free admission. "An Evening with Nikki S. Lee: Art activity, 5-7 p.m.; adult photography workshop, 5-7 p.m.; guided tour: "Permanent Collection," 6 p.m.; film and artist's talk: "A.k.a. Nikki S. Lee," 7-9 p.m. 270-8204

15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR, presented by ElderWood Health Care at Oakwood, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 200 Bassett Road, Amherst. www.elderwood.com

HUNTER'S HOPE CANDLELIGHT BALL, seventh annual event, with Jim and Jill Kelly, 7 p.m., the Adam's Mark, 120 Church St., Buffalo; $200 (1-877-984-HOPE, www. huntershope. org).

LECTURE: "What Keeps a Person From Thinking Clearly?," 7 p.m., Church of Scientology Buffalo, 836 Main St. 856-3910. Also Nov. 22 and 24.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, presented by the Lancaster Opera House, Nov. 17-Dec. 10, 21 Central Ave.; $ 683-1776, www. lancopera. org

PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES grand opening, Nov. 17-19, 4401 Transit Road, Clarence.

SHARE SHABBAT @ WEINBERG, 4:30-6 p.m., The Meadows, second floor lounge, 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. 836-6565

SLEE VISITING ARTISTS SERIES, William Ferguson, tenor, 8 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall, North Campus, Amherst; $ 645-ARTS

STUDIO ART SHOW, by The Rev. Michael Flecky, S.J., Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery, Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library, Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo. Flecky will give presentation from 3-4 p.m. Nov. 17 in Old Main Room 203, followed by artist's reception from 5-7 p.m. in Bouwhuis Library. 888-2536

SYMPHONY ESPAGNOLE, with violinist Karen Gomyo and the BPO, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17, and 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Kleinhans Music Hall, 71 Symphony Circle, Buffalo; $ (box office, 885-5000; www.tickets.com) KENNY THOMASULA AND BREAKTHRU, 9:30 p.m., Shadow Lounge and Restaurant, 1504 Hertel Ave., Buffalo. 835-3975

VARIETY AUCTION, benefits Erie 1 BOCES pre-kindergarten programs, 6 p.m., Depew High School

Cafeteria, 5201 S. Transit Road.

Pizza, desserts; $

Saturday, Nov. 18

CYRUS CHESTNUT, part of Art of Jazz series, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, and 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Albright-Knox Art Gallery auditorium, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $ 270-8292, www. albrightknox. org

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, 7 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

BONEFISH GRILL CHARITY NIGHT, 6-8:30 p.m., Bonefish Grill, Boulevard Mall, Amherst; $25. 206-0709, www.campgooddays.org

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, presented by the Lancaster Opera House, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 and 25, Magruders Restaurant, 4995 Broadway, Depew; $ 683-1776, www. lancopera. org

TERRY BUCHWALD, 7-11 p.m., The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 648-9733, Ext. 483

CASINO NIGHT, 7 p.m.-midnight, St. Leo the Great School, 903 Sweet Home Road, Amherst; $ 835-8905

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION, presented by the AIDS Community Services of WNY, Statler Tower Golden Ballroom, 107 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. Volunteers sought by calling 332-2268, Ext. 335.

CHRISTMASVILLE, through Jan. 7, 2007, Village of Lancaster, decorations, lights, special events. www. lancopera. org

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, 10:30 a.m., the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda. 693-1885

THE CONCERT FOR ST. VINCENT, 3 p.m., Niagara University Theatre-at-the-Church, 415 Plain St., Lewiston; $ (box office, 286-8622; Ticketmaster, 852-5000)

GREATER BUFFALO TRAIN AND TOY SHOW, Nov. 18 and 19, Agri-Center of the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $ 649-3900 HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND AFTERNOON OF HOME PARTIES, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., GreenField Manor and Court, 5953 Broadway, Lancaster. 684-8400

JACKIE'S THANKSGIVING DANCE, music by Toots Dintino, 8:30 p.m., Brounschidle American Legion Post, 3354 Delaware Ave., Kenmore; $ 691-8654

MAKE IT, TAKE IT CLASSES, "Thanksgiving Arrangement," 10 a.m., the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $ 827-1584

MARK TWAIN LIVE, starring Mike Randall, benefiting Shakespeare in Delaware Park, 6:30 p.m. wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, performance at 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Seminary, 205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo; $40, SDP members, $50 for nonmembers. 856-4533, www. shakespeareindelawarepark. org

MAYHEM IN MOTHER GOOSE LAND, mystery dinner theatre, presented by AM Lockport Players, 6:30 p.m., Magruders Restaurant, 4995 Broadway, Depew; $30 652-0192, www. petconnectionprogramsinc. com

NAUGHTY DAWG, 10 p.m., the Bear's Den, 2048 Abbott Road, Lackawanna. 821-0802

NIKKI HICKS AND THE SOUL MUSIC SOULJAHS, 9:30 p.m., Shadow Lounge and Restaurant, 1504 Hertel Ave., Buffalo. 835-3975

QBICO U-NITE FESTIVAL VII, with Daniel Carter/Andrew Barker Duo, The Arthur Doyle Electro-Acoustic Ensemble, Ravi Padmanabha/Steve Baczkowski Duo, 8 p.m., Soundlab, 110 Pearl St., Buffalo.

QUEEN CITY CONTRA DANCERS, with caller, 8-11 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave. at West Ferry Street, Buffalo; $ 884-0646

SUCKERPUNCH, 11 p.m., Macaroon's, 576 Dick Road, Cheektowaga. 681-7197, www. macaroonsniteclub. com

UB PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, with director Anthony Miranda, 8 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall, North Campus, Amherst. 645-ARTS

WATERCOLOR IN DETAIL, original watercolor paintings and Giclee fine art prints by E. Jane Stoddard, through Dec. 2, Sunset Imaging Gallery, 7166 Transit Road, Williamsville. 912-4415

YMCA MOVIE, "Over the Hedge" (PG), 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St.,

North Tonawanda. 692-2413,

www. rivieratheatre. org

Sunday, Nov. 19 BUFFALO THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY, open console, 1:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. 692-2413, www. rivieratheatre. org

PATRICK BARRET, organ recital, celebrating 10th anniversary of Buffalo's first Kegg organ, 3 p.m., St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Road, South Cheektowaga.

BOWL- N- BLAST, benefits the Kelly For Kids Foundation, noon, with bowling from 1-3 p.m., Airport Lanes, 3754 Genesee St., Cheektowaga; $

CANISIUS COLLEGE CHORALE, "Sacred Spaces" concert series, 7:30 p.m., St. Bernard's Church, 218 Hinman St., Youngstown. 888-2536

FALL CRAFT SHOW, noon-4 p.m., the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. 743-1614

CHERYL GOBBETTI HOFFMAN, flutist, UB faculty recital, 3 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall, North Campus, Amherst; $ 645-ARTS

HUNGARIAN CHINESE AUCTION, noon-2 p.m., Hungarian American Social Club, 660 Tonawanda St., Buffalo; $

OPEN READING with Gene Grabiner, 7 p.m., Rust Belt Books, 202 Allen St., Buffalo.

TAILGATE WITH THE BILLS, Rotary Club of Cheektowaga fund-raiser, noon-5 p.m., IV Stallions, 2912 William St., Cheektowaga; $25. 895-8484

VIVA VIVALDI FESTIVAL XXVIII, presented by the Ars Nova Musicians Chamber Orchestra, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph University R.C. Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo; $ 662-3598

WINDS OF CHANGE 20th Century Music for Winds, presented by the Chromatic Club and Community Music School, 3 p.m., Montante Cultural Center at Canisius College, 2045 Main St., Buffalo. 888-2542

WISHBONE ASH, 7 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565- 0110 Monday, Nov. 20

CHRIS KNIGHT, the Sportsman Tavern, 326 Amherst St., Buffalo. 874-7734

MEET- THE- FACULTY, with Suzanne Fatta, mezzo-soprano, 12:30 p.m., Montante Cultural Center at Canisius College, 2045 Main St., Buffalo. 888-2542

LECTURE: "Body? Mind? Spirt? Who Are You?," 7 p.m., Church of

Scientology Buffalo, 836 Main St.

856-3910

Tuesday, Nov. 21

BUFFALO FILM SEMINARS, with Diane Christian and Bruce Jackson, "The Man Who Fell to Earth" (1976), 7 p.m., the Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 617 Main St., Buffalo. b u ff a l o f i l m s e m i n a r s . c o m

CHRYSANTHEMUM SALE, Nov. 21-26, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $ 827-1584

LECTURE, "Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Holistic Approach to Chronic Pain and Fatigue," with Dr. Herbert K.Y. Lau, 7 p.m., Feel Rite, 5425 Transit Road, Williamsville. 688-1768

LITERALLY SPEAKING, downtown's lunchtime book discussion group, "The Plot Again America," fiction by Philip Roth, 12:10-1 p.m., West Room of the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo. 858-7182

POWER IN BUFFALO, "Maneuvers by Politicians and Prominent Families, Power Failure," by Diana Dillaway, with Dr. B. G. Flickinger, Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, Larkin Center, 65

Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo. Call

400-9786 to register.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

THE REV CD release party, 8 p.m., the New Tralf, 622 Main St., Buffalo; $ (851-8725 www.ticketmaster.com)

THE SOUL PROVIDERS, 6 p.m., Hit 'N Run, 11 p.m., Macaroon's, 576 Dick Road, Cheektowaga. 681-7197, www. macaroonsniteclub. com

KENNY THOMASULA AND BREAKTHRU, 9:30 p.m., Shadow Lounge and Restaurant, 1504 Hertel Ave., Buffalo. 835-3975

TIMELINE, 9:30 p.m., Marvins, 7675 Goodrich Road, Clarence.

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