Announcements

+ Starry Night Theatre will hold auditions for the world-premiere comedy, "Noodles," by L. Don Swartz, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 19 and 20 at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. The cast requires six women, ages 25-60, and five men, ages 40-70. Candidates must prepare a comic monologue. No appointment is necessary. Show dates are May 10-27. For more information, call 743-1614.

+ "Late Night Catechism" has been extended through April 1 at the Shea's Smith Theatre, 660 Main St., Buffalo. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 852-5000, visit www.ticketmaster.com or the box office at 650 Main St.

+ "DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women" celebrates its eighth consecutive season in March with "Bring Your Daughter to DIVA!," March 21-25 at The Cabaret in the Square Theatre, Snyder Square, Main Street and Harlem Road, Snyder. Seats are $20 and are available by calling 839-3949 or by visiting www.oconnellandcompany.com.

+ Tickets are available for the seventh annual Community Arts Awards Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Genesee Community College. The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council Instituted the annual event in 2001. For tickets, call 1-585-343-9313.

+ The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council has published its annual Art Awareness Month Calendar of Events. The annual calendar is compiled by GO ART! and contains arts and cultural events in Genesee and Orleans counties. It is available online at www.goart.org, and at satellite locations. For more information, call 1-585-343-9313.

+ Screenwriter Nora Ephron has canceled her speech on March 28 as part of the UB Distinguished Speakers Series. Ephron canceled due to work on a new film project. UB was unable to reschedule the lecture. Customers who purchased tickets for Ephron's lecture as part of the entire 2006-07 UB Distinguished Speaker Series subscription will automatically be refunded for the face value of their ticket(s). If the original purchase was made by Mastercard, Visa or Amex, that card will be credited. Those who made their purchase by cash, check or Discover card will receive a refund check. Customers who purchased tickets at the box office should return them in person. Those who purchased tickets via Ticketmaster's Web site or charge-by-phone system will receive an automatic refund. Those who purchased at Ticketmaster outlets should return tickets to point of purchase.

+ The North Tonawanda History Museum is currently seeking three additional trustees for Phase Two of its operation, with the goal of creating a permanent home for the museum, the Lumber City History Center, in the historic downtown shopping district, including a welcome center/visitors center for the Tonawandas. Individuals with non-profit management, grant writing, public relations, educational programming, or general business management experience can call 213-0554 or e-mail nthistor ymuseum@aol.com.

+ Preservations Month Bus Tour reservations are now being accepted through the North Tonawanda History Museum, for Saturday, May 19. Tour includes Cobblestone Society Museum in Childs; lunch at Tillman's Historic Village Inn; and tour of Medina Railroad Museum. Tickets are $45 and are available by calling 213-0554 and by visiting www.nthistorymuseum.org for registration form. Registration is limited.

+ Tickets are now available for the North Tonawanda History Museum's Historic Treasures Tour, from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. Tickets are $18 each (museum members pay $15) for tour of 10 North Tonawanda homes. For tickets, call 213-0554.

+ Advance patron opportunities and advance purchase is available for the North Tonawanda History Museum's first full-length book on the history of North Tonawanda, "North Tonawanda: The Lumber City." The targeted release date is in August. The book is $29.95. For more information, call 213-0554.

+ Students in grades 4-12 are eligible to win scholarships, art supplies and fishing gear in the 2007 State-Fish Art Contest. Students can paint or draw a designated state-fish species in its natural habitat. Entries must by postmarked by Saturday, March 31 and sent to Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest, 2700 Freeway Blvd., Suite 1000, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Besides the drawing or painting, a written composition on the state fish's behavior, habitat and conservation is required. For more information, visit www.statefishart.com or call 763-253-0222.

+ Tickets are now on sale for Riverdance, April 20-22 at Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo. Tickets range from $29.50 to $59.50 and are available at the box office, 650 Main St., by calling Ticketmaster at 852-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For groups, call 847-1410, Ext. 132. Performances are 8 p.m. April 20; 2 and 8 p.m. April 21; and 2 and 7 p.m. April 22.