Opera house to present 'The Odd Couple'
      The Lancaster Opera House will present "The Odd Couple" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 and 24. Performances will also be at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 18 and 25. There will be a special 2 p.m. matinee Thursday, Feb. 22. The Odd Couple is produced by Rocking Horse Productions and is directed by ...
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Symphonic
Love is in the air
      Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch is saying Happy Valentines Day with a romantic evening of music and dance this weekend at Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo. Hamlisch directs the orchestra with special guests in "Love is in the Air - A Valentine Special" at 8 p.m. Friday ...
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Family Activities
Cool city, hot cars
      The Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association's Buffalo Auto Show shifts into gear from Wednesday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Buffalo Convention Center. The theme of this year's event is "Cool City, Hot Cars," which will highlight Buffalo and its hot cars.
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High-flying drama
      Solo aerial performer and Buffalo native Mara Neimanis will explore the mystery of Amelia Earhart in "Air Heart," from Feb. 8 through 17 at the Alleyway Theatre, Buffalo. Produced by Theatre Plus and directed by Bryce Butler, Neimanis will be center stage - actually above center stage on a 12-foo...
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Festivals
      Feb. 11 Winterfest 2007 - Presented by the Village of Williamsville Youth and Recreation Committee starting at 1 p.m. in Glen Park, Glen Avenue, Williamsville. The event will feature hay rides, petting zoo, snowshoeing, sledding and snow sculpture contest. Call 632-4120, x3002, or visit htt p:/...
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Announcements
      + The Kavinoky Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. Auditions will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 12 and 13, at the theatre, located at 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo. All roles are being sought.
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CONCERTS
     wed. 7 & thurs. 8 Bobby Previte and Andrea Kleine's The Separation, a choral mass in nine movements featuring The Coalition of the Willing consisting of Marco Benevento, Reed Mathis and Bobby Previte, will be presented by Hallwalls at 8 p.m. in the Asbury Hall at The Church, 341 Delaware Ave., ...
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Theatre
Nostalgic kick
      Audiences will be taken back to their youth when "Late Night Catechism" returns to the Shea's Smith Theatre, Feb. 13-March 11. Now in its 11th year, the interactive comedy by Maripat Donovan and Vicki Quade features the irrepressible "Sister," who teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audi...
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Dance
      Feb. 13-14 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Experience the extraordinary technique, passion and style that are the Ailey tradition, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 at Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo. Call 847-0850 or visit www.sheas.org for m...
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Celebrating children
      The 10th annual Hunter's Day of Hope for Children will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Buffalo Bills Field House, One Bills Drive, Orchard Park. All area families are invited to attend the free event sponsored by the Hunter's Hope Foundation, where games, entertainment and r...
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'Once on this Island' to come to Sweet Home stage
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      "Once on this Island," which tells the tale of "The Little Mermaid" with a twist, will be told by students at Sweet Home High School this weekend when the musical hits the stage. The curtain will go up at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10, and also at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at the schoo...
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