Theater
      Swing sisters, swing The Andrews Sisters will be back in a return engagement of "Sisters of Swing: The Andrews Sisters Musical," on stage June 25-Aug. 11 at MusicalFare Theatre. The musical offers an insider's view into the personal and private lives of the most successful female group of all t...
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Family Activities
      Bug adventures Not-so-creepy crawlies will be on view when you scurry over to the Buffalo Museum of Science for Bug Bash, its new summer exhibit. On view through Sept. 1, Bug Bash offers a colorful, fun environment all about bugs, bug-inspired participatory activities and real-life insects from ...
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Concerts
     thurs. 19 The Grammy-winning bluegrass band Nickle Creek with special guests Glen Phillips and Rob Falgiano will play Thursday at the Square at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at Lafayette Square, Buffalo; free. 856-3150, www. buffaloplace. com
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Symphonic
      thurs. 19 Clarence Summer Band, featuring Clarence alumni under the direction of William Eicher, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main St., Clarence; free. Love Stories, presented by the Lancaster Town Band featuring vocalist Linda Koziol and trumpet player Richar...
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Special Events
      thurs. 19 Cruise Night - 3 p.m.-dusk Thursday, July 19, Polish Falcons Club, 445 Columbia Ave., Depew; free. 681-0278 fri. 20 Jammin' at the Ballpark - Event presented by the International Institute of Buffalo and the Jamaican and American Association of Buffalo starting at 5 p....
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Literature
      sun. 22 Spoken Word Sundays - Spoken word and open mic hosted by poet Liz Mariani and writer Mark Goldman, 8 p.m. at Allen Street Hardware Cafe, 245 Allen St., Buffalo; free. 882-8843 mon. 23 Adult Reading Club - The group will discuss the book, "Thief," by Markus Zusak, 7 p.m. at Brighto...
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Live in WNY
      thurs. 19 Open Mic, with No Effect, 9 p.m. Thursdays, The Fireside Inn, Central Avenue and Newell, Lancaster; free. 683-0462 Wendell Rivera and Friends, p.m., Sole Restaurant, 5110 Main St., in the Tony Walker Center, Williamsville.
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Historical weekend
      Old Fort Niagara will hold the largest War of 1812 event in its history this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22 in Youngstown. More than 600 Living History demonstrators from across the United States and Canada will converge on the historic fortress for The War of 1812 Grand Encampment.
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Speakers Lectures
      now-sun. 22 Honest Doubt: Science and Skepticism for Everyone - Part of the 2007 Summer Session of the Center For Inquiry, through Sunday, July 22, the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst; $. 636-4869, Ext.
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Festivals
      now-sat. 21 Allegany County Fair - Featuring J&J Amusements on the midway, mini-theater, exhibits, live demonstrations, model building, domestic arts, 4-H, tractor pulls and more on Common Road, Angelica; $. 585-466-7453, www.alleganycount y fair.
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Film/Video
      thurs. 19 The Women - Movie starring Norma Shearer and Joan Crawford, presented as part of the Riviera Theatre's The Women of Hollywood summer film series, 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.
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Art
      fri. 20 Expressions of Hope from Africa and the Dominican Republic - A photographic journey by Western New York artist R.H. Stamps after recent trips with two humanitarian organizations, opening 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20 at Art Dialogue Gallery, One Linwood Ave., Buffalo. The exhibit will co...
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Walking Tours
      ongoing North Tonawanda Historic Gardens Tour - Self-guided tours, through Aug. 31. Guidebooks available at North Tonawanda History Museum, 314 Oliver St., North Tonawanda; $. 213-0054, www.nthistorymuseum.org thurs.
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