Nov. 23-30
Thursday, Nov. 23

ART IN THE VINEYARD, paintings and photographs, through December, Warm Lake Estate Winery, 3868 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport. 731-5900, www. WarmLakeEstate. com

THE BUFFALO SOCIETY OF ARTISTS 110th annual Juried Catalog Exhibition, through Jan. 7, UB Anderson Gallery, One Martha Jackson Place, Buffalo. 829-3754

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

CHARLES BURCHFIELD CENTER 40th anniversary exhibition, through May 13, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, third floor of Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 878-6012, www. burchfield. org

A CELEBRATION OF TRADITION, by Joanna Dicker-Bachman, solo exhibition of drawings, paintings and sculptures, through Dec. 1, Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 453 Porter Ave., Buffalo. Free admission. 885-4139

CHRISTMAS GARDEN RAILWAY DISPLAY, through January, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $ 827-1584, www. buffalogardens. com

CRAFT ART WESTERN NEW YORK, through Jan. 7, the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, third floor of Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 878-6012, www. burchfield. org

DEVIANT BODIES 2.0, . . . . . . .

photography, video and installation work by 13 artists, through Dec. 17, CEPA Gallery, Market Arcade Complex, 617 Main St., Suite 201, Buffalo. 856-2717, www. cepagallery. com

FREEDOM CROSSING: "The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara," the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Lewiston. 286-8405, www. freedomcrossingniagara. com

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

HAUNTED HISTORY GHOST WALKS OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER, developed by author Mason Winfield. Tuesdays: Buffalo

Niagara Square), meets at SpoT Coffee, 227 Delaware Ave.; Wednesdays: Theater District, meets at SpoT Coffee; Fridays: Allentown, meets at Allen St. Hardware Cafe, 245 Allen St.; Saturdays: East Aurora, meets across from the Roycroft Inn, 40 S. Grove St., East Aurora; Saturdays: North Buffalo

Olmsted district), meets at SpoT Coffee, 765 Elmwood Ave. Tours start at 7 p.m.; $ 655-6663, www. landmark- niagara. org

IDEAS FIRST: EDITIONS AND MULTIPLES, the Collectors Gallery of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, through Jan. 14, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 270-8215, www. albrightknox. org

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

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Co., through Nov. 26, 625 Main St., Buffalo; $ 853-4282

MARIANNE REIM, steel sculptor,

Monologues," through Dec. 31, The School of the Arts, 402 Center St., Lewiston. 754-2096

REMIX THE COLLECTION, through Nov. 28, 2007, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 882-8700

SELECTIONS FROM ANNETTE CRAVENS' "Modern Ceramics Collection," through Feb. 11, Sylvia L. Rosen Gallery, Burchfield-Penney third floor of Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 878-6012, www. burchfield. org

SQUEAKY WHEEL'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION, through Dec. 31, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, third floor of Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 878-6012, www. burchfield. org

WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, illumination of Niagara Falls, USA, Canada, 5 p.m.-midnight through Jan 8.

ANDREA ZITTEL: CRITICAL SPACE, first comprehensive solo exhibition of Zittel's work in North America, through Jan. 7, the

Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285

Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $ 270-8204

Friday, Nov. 24

ARTFUL GIFTS, The Fine Art of Giving, holiday open house reception, 7:30-9 p.m., The Western New York Artists, One Linwood Ave., B u ff a l o .

ATMOSPHERE CHANGERS, Gospel recording artist Nathan Salter, 7 p.m., Greater Refuge Temple, 943 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. 882-1876, www. salterschristianmusic. com

FAIRGROUNDS HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL, Nov. 24-Dec. 24, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $ 648-9733, Ext. 483

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

THE 4TH WISE MAN, Nov. 24-Dec. 23, Studio Arena Theatre, 710 Main St., Buffalo; $ (856-5650, 1- 800- 77STAGE)

GEMSTREET USA SHOW, Nov. 24-26, The Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $ 648-9733, Ext. 483

GUSTO AT THE GALLERY, 3-10 p.m., the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; free admission. Art activity: Inspired by the exhibition "Andrea Zittel: "Critical Space," 5-7 p.m.; lecture: Rene Magritte, 6 p.m.; tour: "Remix The Collection," 7 p.m.; tasting: mulled wine, 7:30 p.m.; performance: A Che, 7-10 p.m.; film: "The Battle of Algiers," 7:45 p.m.; 270-8204

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRAIN DAY, 1-4 p.m., the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 21 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo; $ 873-9644

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

THE MARK MAZUR BAND, 6:30-10:30 p.m., The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 648-9733, Ext. 483

MEMORY PAINTINGS: "Mary Kobler, 1892-1975," through Feb. 25, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Lewiston; $ 286-8293

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

PHIX, ultimate Phish tribute, 7 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

RECOLLECTIONS/RE: COLLECTIONS, through Jan. 14, highlights of acquisitions over the past 40 years, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, third floor of Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 878-6012, www. burchfield. org

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

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CRAFT SHOW, 24th annual event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, and 10 .

a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 25, 250 St. Gregory

Court, next to Millard Fillmore .

Suburban Hospital.

.

Saturday, Nov. 25 .

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA,

presented by the Lancaster Opera .

House, 10:30 a.m., Magruders

.

Restaurant, 4995 Broadway, Depew;

$ 683-1776, www.lancopera.org .

CFA ALL BREED CAT SHOW, Nov. 25-26, The Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $ 648-9733, Ext. 483

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

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

ISIS, 6-10 p.m., The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 648-9733, Ext. 483

JJ SWING, 9:30 p.m., Shadow Lounge and Restaurant, 1504 Hertel Ave., Buffalo. 835-3975

GLEN COLTON HOLIDAY SHOW, 2 p.m., the Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave.; $ 683-1667, www. lancopera. org

KUSHNER FAMILY BENEFIT, for family whose house was condemned following October storm, 5-8 p.m., Rapids Fire Hall, Lockport.

NAPALM DEATH, with Sons of Azrael, Ed Gein, Dead to Fall, A Life Once Lost, 7 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

THE NUTCRACKER, presented by the BPO and Shea's Performing Arts Center, with BalletMet, 2 and 7 p.m. p.m. Nov. 25, 2 p.m. Nov. 26, Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; $ (box office, 650 Main St.; Ticketmaster.com, 852-5000, www. sheas. org)

PARISH REUNION, fourth annual Corpus Christi Church event, 5 p.m., 199 Clark St., Buffalo. Mass at 5 p.m., followed by refreshments, potluck appetizers in the Kolbe Center. 896-1050; $5 at the door.

SANTA, HIS ELF AND LIVE REINDEER, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 25-Dec. 23, Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart, 3366 Union Road, Cheektowaga. 681-1666, www. niagarahobby. com

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

THE WORLD'S LARGEST DISCO, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Buffalo Convention Center, Franklin Street, Buffalo; $ 635-8668, www. worldslargestdisco. com

YMCA MOVIE, "Hoot" (PG), 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre,

67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.

692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org

Monday, Nov. 27

BISTRO BOOKERS, "Power Failure: Politics, Patronage, and the Economic Future of Buffalo, New York," by Diana Dillaway, reviewed by Buffalo News Editorial Page Editor Stephen Bell, 5:30 p.m.,

Chef's Restaurant, 291 Seneca St.,

Buffalo 858-7181

Tuesday, Nov. 28

BALLROOM DANCING, 7 p.m. every Tuesday, VFW Post, 18 Spring St., between Cayuga Street and the Williamsville Water Mill, Williamsville; $ 824-0504

BUFFALO FILM SEMINARS, with Diane Christian and Bruce Jackson, "Do the Right Thing" (1989), 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, through Nov. 26, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $ 827-1584

FRIENDS OF HARMONY men's chorus rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., 181 Lincoln St., Depew. New members welcomed. 662-4026

POWER FAILURE: "Politics, Patronage, and the Economic Future of Buffalo, New York," by Diana Dillaway, with Dr. B. G. Flickinger, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Larkin Center, 65 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo. Call 400-9786 to register.

STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP, free event with Dr. Herbert Lau, 6:30-7:30 p.m., King's Acupuncture, 5859 Transit Road, East Amherst. 688-1768

A TASTE OF TEXT: "An Introduction to the Talmud and Midrash," with Rabbi Harry Rosenfeld, Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Broder Center, Temple Beth Zion's Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road, near Sheridan Drive, Amherst. 836-6565, Ext. 12

TASKER TALES, with former Buffalo Bills player Steve Tasker discussing his book "Steve Tasker's Tales from the Buffalo Bills," 5:30 p.m., Mason O. Damon Auditorium, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Central location, 1 Lafayette Square, downtown Buffalo; free. 858-8900

THANK YOU RECEPTION for Home Care Agencies and businesses that provide services to residents of Shaarey Zedek Senior Apartments,

for people 55 and older, 2 p.m., 410

Hartford Road, Amherst. 834-3711

Wednesday, Nov. 29

AMHERST COMMUNITY BAND, Geoff Richter, conductor, Fall Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst; $

BRIDGE PERSPECTIVES, lecture by architect Clinton Brown, 7 p.m., the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 21 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo; $ 873-9644, Ext. 301

BUFFALO GATEWAY SHOW CHORUS, female singers invited to rehearsals, 7 p.m., Southeast Community Works, 181 Lincoln St., Depew. 635-8642

UB CONCERT BAND, Jon Nelson,

director, noon, Lippes Concert Hall,

UB North Campus, Amherst; free.

Thursday, Nov. 30

ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, presented by Starry Night Theatre Inc., Nov. 30-Dec. 17, the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda; $ 743-1614, www. starrynighttheatre. org

A BIG BAND CHRISTMAS, presented by O'Connell & Company, Nov. 30-Dec. 17, Cabaret in the Square Theatre, 4476 Main St., Snyder; $ 839-3949

COLD TURKEY, life and work of John Lennon, 8 p.m., Nietzsche's, 248 Allen St., Buffalo. 886-8539

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