Announcements

+ The Irish Classical Theatre Company is seeking interns for work backstage and in production for "Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme," by Frank McGuinness. Rehearsals are under way; show dates are March 2 through April 1. Reply by e-mail to Brian Cavanagh at cav123@verizon.net.

+ Kingdom Bound has announced the lineup for Kingdom Bound, Aug. 5-8 at Darien Lake. Acts include headliners Newsboys, Casting Crowns, and TobyMac; worship artists Paul Baloche, Chris Tomlin, Charlie Hall, David Crowder Band, Lincoln Brewster, Aaron Shust, Anadara, Jason Upton, Rita Springer, Leeland, Lenny LeBlanc, Robin Mark, Parachute Band, and Desperation Band; rockers Skillet, Disciple, Superchick, Starlit Platoon, The Afters, Decyfer Down, Hello Kelly, Special D, Thrift Store Romance, Article One, Seventh Day Slumber, Kids in the Way, Stellar Kart, Fireflight, Jessie Daniels, Krystal Meyers, Adam Farrell, and The Silent; hip-hop acts Group 1 Crew and Manafest; big band act Denver and the Mile High Orchestra; classic artists Rick Cua, Will McFarlane and Geoff Moore and the Distance; and the WNY band Relevant Worship. Tickets are now available by calling 800-461-4485 or visiting www.kingdombound.org.

+ Just Buffalo Literary Center is offering a chance for new members to win various travel packages. For $35 for individuals, Just Buffalo is offering trips to Joyce's Dublin, Paris' Left Bank, Dante's Florence, Shakespeare's London, New York City's Harlem Renaissance, The Beats' San Francisco, or anywhere else Continental Airlines flies. Raffle tickets will be given with each new membership purchased through May 10. The package includes two round-trip tickets to the literary city of your choice, $1,500 towards hotel and accommodations, and $500 in spending money. Only 1,000 tickets are being sold. For more information, visit www.justbuffalo.org or call 832-5400.

+ The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including staffing the reception desk, working in the museum shop, and helping with mailings and office work. Volunteers are also needed to help with special events such as First Friday receptions and the museum's annual fundraising gala. For more information, call 286-8200.

+ Tickets are now available for Elton John and Tim Rice's "AIDA," Aug. 9-19 at Artpark in Lewiston. Tickets are $22.50, $29.50, $34.50 and $39.50. Other concerts include the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, June 25; Junction West Big Band, July 23; and Glenn Miller Orchestra, Aug. 6. All tickets purchased prior to March 1 will receive a 20 percent early bird discount. For tickets, call 754-4375 or visit www.tickets.com and www.artpark.net. Artpark also offers special group rates with the purchase of 20 or more tickets to any Mainstage Theater performance.

+ Tickets are now on sale for Harry Connick Jr., "My New Orleans Tour," April 13, at Shea's Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com (852-5000), all Ticketmaster outlets and the box office, 650 Main St., Buffalo.