Kenmore resident stars in Buffalo-based film
by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor
      It came to Sam Miserendino in a dream. A twisted tale about a man who's stuck in an uneventful marriage but is reawakened after befriending a beautiful woman who is literally out of this world. But it wasn't until Miserendino met his wife, Tosca, that the duo decided to turn the dream into a film...
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Theater
      Opening thurs. 2 Oliver Presented by Starry Night Theatre and directed by Debby Koszelak Swartz, the musical is based on the Charles Dickens' classic "Oliver" by Lionel Bart and features Greg Blarr, Joann V. Mis, Jayson Clark and Jed Woomer. The production opens at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, an...
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Tasty treats under the big tent
      Take a bite out of a village when the 2007 Taste of Williamsville, Savor the Flavor, is held from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Island Park, behind the Village Hall, 5565 Main St. Area restaurants will be serving tasty treats.
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Special Events
      thurs. 2 Cruise Night - 3 p.m.-dusk Thursday, Aug. 2 at Polish Falcons Club, 445 Columbia Ave., Depew; free. 681-0278 fri. 3-sun. 5 Candy Apple Classic AQHA Show - Ninth annual WNY QHCI Candy Apple Classic AQHA Show and Futurities, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 3-5, The Fairgrou...
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Festivals
      thurs. 2-sun. 5 Eden Corn Festival - The event will feature a craft show, beauty pageant, rides, entertainment, parade and a corn eating contest. Opens 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 5 at Post 88 American Legion, American Legion Drive and Rt. 62, Eden; free. 992-4131,...
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Family Activities
      thurs. 2 In Jest - With the Zoomobile, part of the M&T Plaza Concert Series, beginning at noon Thursday, Aug. 2, M&T Plaza, downtown Buffalo; free. In Jest - Nels Cremean of In Jest returns by popular demand. He will be doing quite the juggling act in the library - all while riding a uni...
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Film/Video
      thurs. 2 'Some Like it Hot' - Starring Marilyn Monroe, presented as part of the Riviera Theatre's The Women of Hollywood summer film series, 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.
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Concerts
     thurs. 2 Australia's eclectic roots/jam band John Butler Trio & singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick begin playing at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 as part of Thursday at the Square, Lafayette Square, Buffalo; free. 856-3150, www.buffaloplace.com
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Art
      fri. 3 Gusto at the Gallery: West of Odessa - Join the Albright-Knox Art Gallery for activities, including an art activity for children (5-8 p.m.), Jewish Film Festival (3-10 p.m.) and Klezmer music performed by West of Odessa (5-7 p.m.), Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo...
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Symphonic
      sun. 5 Dancing Under the Stars - Concert performed by the Clarence Summer Orchestra, 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 5, Clarence Town Park, Main Street, Clarence; free. mon.
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Potter goes out with a bang in 'Deathly Hallows'
BOOK REVIEW
by NAT MANCUSO Fourth Grade, Forest Elementary
      The Deathly Hallows are three magical items that have a bloody history: The Elder Wand, the Invisibility Cloak and the Resurrection Stone. Harry Potter is on a mission to find and even destroy them, while at the same time trying to find and destroy Lord Voldemort's remaining horcruxes.
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Announcements
      • Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3 for Tori Amos, "American Doll Posse Tour," 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Shea's Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $47.50, $40 and $32, and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 852-5000.
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Walking Tours
      now-fri. 3, sat. 4, mon. 6-fri. 10 Downtown Revealed - Presented by the Buffalo Landmark Society, 10 a.m.-noon through Friday, Aug. 3, meet at Main Street entrance of the Market Arcade, 617 Main St., Buffalo; $. 852-3300, info@landmark-niagara.org. Also 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4...
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Speakers Lectures
      thurs. 2 JCC Secrets of Buffalo Series - "Secret Prison," with Rabbi Gershon Baron, former rabbi at Attica Correctional Facility, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, Jewish Community Center's Benderson Family Building, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville; free.
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Live in WNY
      thurs. 2 The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264, 7:30 p.m., Brighton Park Arena, Brompton Road, Tonawanda; free. Open Mic, with No Effect, 9 p.m. The Fireside Inn, Central Avenue and Newell, Lancaster; free.
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      ALADDIN, JR. - Williamsville residents Brandon O'Brien, Juliet Shakin will star as Aladdin and Jasmine, pictured with Sydnie Perkins of Buffalo as the Genie, in the Lancaster Opera House production of Disney's Aladdin Jr." The sole performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at the Villa ...
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