Dec. 14-21
Thursday, Dec. 14

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

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

THE BROADWAY MARKET, B u ff a l o Public School Music Department performances, noon-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-1 p.m. Dec. 14, 999 Broadway. 893-0705

BUFFALO HYPNOSIS benefit for Godschild Project Charity with Master Hypnotist Nadin Manuel, 7:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $ 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org

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

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

CHRISTMASVILLE, through Jan. 7, 2007, Village of Lancaster, AM&A's window displays, decorations, lights, special events. www.lancopera.org

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

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

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

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

GERMAN CHRISTMAS NIGHT, presented by the North Tonawanda History Museum, 6:30 p.m., North Tonawanda Senior Center, 110 Goundry St. 213-0554

GODSPELL, presented by Niagara University Theatre, through Dec. 17, Niagara University Theatre-at-the-Church, 415 Plain St., Lewiston; $ (box office, 286-8622; Ticketmaster, 852-5000)

HERITAGE CENTERS Poinsettia sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15, City Hall (lobby), and Main Place Mall (near Food Court); $

HILBERT COLLEGE GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, "As I Lay Dying," by William Faulkner, 5:30 p.m., 139 Paczesny Hall (Honors Lounge) new academic building, Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg; 926-8792, www. hilbert. edu

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

MARIANNE REIM, steel sculptor, "Monologues," through Dec. 31, The School of the Arts, 402 Center St., Lewiston. 754-2096 M&T HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES: Holy Angels Singing Halos, St. Mary's School for the Deaf Sing & Sign Chorus, noon, M&T's Fountain Plaza branch, Main Street, downtown Buffalo.

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

POINSETTIA SHOW, through Dec. 31, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $ 827-1584

PHOTOGRAPHS BY COURTNEY SHANE, Gallery 51, 567-569 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. Also work of abstract photographer Robert Shulman, through Dec. 14. 332-6821, www.gallery51byek.com

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 RUTH FERNANDEZ SISTERHOOD JUDAICA SHOP, 45th annual Chanukah Bazaar, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 14; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 15, Temple Beth Zion Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road. By appointment on Dec. 19 at 805 Delaware Ave., B u ff a l o .

SAXMAN SLIM, 7:30 p.m., Butterwood Desserts & Martini Bar, 5409 Main St., Williamsville. 204-0939

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

THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY, through Dec. 31, at the Irish Classical Theatre Co., 625 Main St., Buffalo; $ 688-4114, Ext. 334

SNOW, exhibits and activities that focus on science-based theme, through Feb. 25, the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway. 896-5200, www. buffalomuseumofscience. org

SONGS OF CHRISTMAS, with The Voices of Mercy, 7 p.m., the Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave.; $ 683-1776, www. lancopera. 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

WHY ARCHIVES MATTER, traveling exhibit developed by the Upstate History Alliance, through Dec. 31, the North Tonawanda History Museum, 314 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. 213-0554, www. nthistorymuseum. 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, Dec. 15

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

BUY BUFFALO WEEK, through Dec. 15 at area businesses. For a list of participating businesses, visit www.buffalofirst.org (Buffalo First Directory).

BLACK NATIVITY, MusicalFare Theatre presents the Paul Robeson Theatre's production, Dec. 15-17, Daemen College, 4380 Main St., Amherst; $ 839-8540, www. musicalfare. com

THE CASTLE BY CANDLELIGHT, Dec. 15 and 16, Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown; $ 745-7611, www. oldfortniagara. org

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by Alleyway Theatre, Dec. 14-23, One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo; $ 852-2600 www.alleyway.com

ELF, 7:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org

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

53 DAYS, with Alison Pipitone, Johnny Nobody, Tom Tran, 6:30 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

GUSTO AT THE GALLERY, 3-10 p.m., the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; free admission. Art activity: "Create a Quilt," 5-7 p.m.; guided tour: "Remix the Collection," 6 p.m.; workshop TBA, 6:30 p.m.; concert: St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, 7:30 p.m.; film: "Great Expectations" (1946), 8 p.m. 270-8204

HSBC HOLIDAY POPS, with Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 16, and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Kleinhans Music Hall, 71 Symphony Circle, Buffalo; $ (box office, 885-5000; www.tickets.com)

MARY STAHL Christmas Concert, 8 p.m., The Tralf, 622 Main St., Buffalo; $ (box office; Ticketmaster, 852-5000)

M&T HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES: Iroquois High School Concert Choir, noon, M&T's Fountain Plaza branch, Main Street, downtown Buffalo.

THE REV, 11 p.m., Macaroon's, 576

Dick Road, Cheektowaga. 681-7197,

www. macaroonsniteclub. com

¦Saturday, Dec. 16 ADOPT-A-FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY, presented by the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Youth Board, 2 p.m., 875 Eggert Drive, North Tonawanda; freewill offering.

LINDA EDER Holiday Concert, 8 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts, North Campus, Amherst; $ (box office; Ticketmaster, 852-5000, www. ticketmaster. com)

FAMILY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $ 827-1584

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

GUIDED WALK and wildlife, every first and third Saturday, Knox Farm State Park, Seneca Street, East Aurora. 585-457-3228

INTUITION, 10 p.m., Shadow Lounge and Restaurant, 1504 Hertel Ave., Buffalo. 835-3975

A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS, presented by the Theatre of Youth, through Dec. 17, Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo; $ (box office, 884-4400)

POLLACK, 7 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS, 10 a.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew. Pre-registration required by calling 683-5959.

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

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, presented by the Lancaster Opera House, through Dec. 17, 21 Central Ave.; $ 683-1776, www.lancopera.org

SANTA CLAUS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 16, 21, 22 and 23, the Broadway Market, 999 Broadway, Buffalo. 893-0705

SANTA & HIS REINDEER VISIT THE BIG RED CABOOSE, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 23, Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart, 3366 Union Road, Cheektowaga. 681-1666, www. niagarahobby. com

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

THREE WISHES, presented by the Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Mount St. Mary's Academy, 2756 Delaware Ave., Kenmore; $. 876-8706

WHITE-TAIL WATCH, 1 p.m., Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew. Pre-registration required by calling 683-5959.

YMCA MOVIE, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67

Webster St., North Tonawanda.

692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org

¦Sunday, Dec. 17 AMERICAN LEGION BAND OF THE TONAWANDAS, POST 264, "Riviera Christmas Concert," 7:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $ 692-2413

BUFFALO MUSICIANS AGAINST AUTISM'S Christmas party benefit show, 4 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS, "A Carol Sing and Potluck," with Nan Hoffman, Tom and Kathy DeLoughry and David LaDuca, 4-6 p.m., Riverside-Salem Cottage, 3449 W. River Road, between Whitehaven and Bedell roads, Grand Island. Bring a dish to pass. 773-5315

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TOUR, 1 p.m., Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew. Pre-registration required by calling 683-5959.

A GERMAN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, 7 p.m., the Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave.; $ 683-1776, www. lancopera. org

GOLDHABER FREE FAMILY FILM SERIES AT SHEA'S, "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), 2 p.m., Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; free (box office, other locations) 847-1410

KISSMAS BASH 2006, with Chingy, Nick Lachey, New Found Glory, Franki J, Gym Class heroes, Cherish, Mario Vazquez, 6 p.m., HSBC Arena, downtown Buffalo; $ (box office; Tickets.com, 888-223-6000, www.tickets.com)

RICH-TWINN OCTAGON HOUSE CHRISTMAS DISPLAY, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, 145 Main St., Akron. 542-2254

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, presented by the Bowmansville Garden Club, 2-5 p.m. Sundays during December, the Lancaster Historical Museum, 40 Clark St.,

Lancaster. Landmark Collectible BBL

Trolley No. 4 is available; $

¦Tuesday, Dec. 19

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

CHERISH THE LADIES Celtic Christmas, part of Great Performers Series, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $ (878-3005, www. buffalostate. edu/ pac)

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

LIL POND LOOP AND STATE SYMBOLS SELF-GUIDED TRAILS, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew. 683-5959

POINSETTIA SALE, Dec. 19-24, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo; $ 827-1584

SAXMAN SLIM, 8 p.m., The Chocolate Bar, 114 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo (inside the Hampton Inn). 332-0484

A TASTE OF TEXT: "An Introduction to the Talmud and Midrash," with Rabbi Harry Rosenfeld, 7:30-9 p.m., Temple Beth Zion's Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road, near

Sheridan Drive, Amherst. 836-6565,

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¦Wednesday, Dec. 20 BUFFALO GATEWAY SHOW CHORUS, female singers invited to rehearsals, 7 p.m., Southeast Community Works, 181 Lincoln St., Depew. 635-8642, www. buffalogatewaychorus. com

A CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY TEA, 5 p.m., Novel Tea, 6045 Goodrich

Road, Clarence Center; $. By

reservation only. 741-1311

¦Thursday, Dec. 21 SPANISH ESPECIALLY FOR YOU STORY TIME, 11:30 a.m., Barnes and Noble, 1565 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst. Toddlers/preschoolers. 867-6585, www. StartSpanishNow. com