Festivals
      fri. 5-sun. 7 Cent'Anni: Italian American Festival - The Italian American Federation of WNY celebrates its 100th anniversary with a weekend of events, including a parade, "La Terra Promessa" film, music and more, Friday, Oct.
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Scarecrow Expo hits Niagara River Region
      This October, the Lower Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming visitors to its third annual Scarecrow Expo. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 6 and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 28, the main streets of the River Region will once again come alive with the addition of a number of new r...
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Eastern Promises' bumps off the cliches
MOVIE REVIEW
by KEN BARTOLOTTA Reporter
      Ever since Francis Ford Coppola created a masterpiece in the early seventies with "The Godfather," directors of mob films have been forced to think outside the box. The film landscape has been littered with failed attempts at this genre, such as "Mobsters," as well as successful endeavors that in...
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Film/Video
      fri. 5 Beyond/In WNY 2007 - Films & Videos by Vaughan, Perini & Buchanan - R.M. Vaughan will present several of his films, including "Hate" and "Walnut Grove, mon amour.
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Performance
      fri. 5 Richard Ryder, comedian from NBC's "Last Comic Standing," as part of the Buffalo Bear Trap III Kickoff Party, 10 p.m., Century Grill, 320 Pearl St., Buffalo; $. 853-6322
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Theater
      Openings Oct. 4 The Baltimore Waltz By Paula Vogel, directed by Donn Youngstrom, presented by Buffalo State College Theatre Department and Casting Hall Productions, 8 p.m. Oct. 4-6, 11-13; 2 p.m. Oct.
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Announcements
      • PLAYWRITING COMPETI T ION - The Write To Be Heard Student Playwriting Competition is offering area students in grades 8 through 12 within a 60-mile radius of Buffalo the opportunity to write a one-act play and have a public
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Art
      fri. 5 Gusto at the Gallery: An Evening with Willie Nile - An evening full of events, including an art activity, gallery tour, film, poetry slam and topped of with a concert by Willie Nile, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct.
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Rogovin's photography captures Iroquois communities
      An exhibit of emotionally moving photographs by internationally recognized social documentary photographer Milton Rogovin continues at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society's Pan-American Building, located at 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood Avenue.
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Family Activities
      thurs. 4 Junie B. Jones Club - Miss Lucy presents a program for children ages 5 and older, 4-4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst; free. 689-4922, www.buffalolib.
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Dance
      thurs. 4 Tango Buenos Aires - One of Argentina's most authentic and uncompromising representatives of tango comes to WNY, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, UB Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst; $.
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The Boss has plenty of 'Magic' left
CD REVIEW
by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Cheektowaga Editor
      When the needle lifts or the CD stops spinning, you will want to raise a fist and attempt to defend all of the downtrodden and suffering people in the world. The feeling is a regular occurrence after listening to one of Bruce Springsteen's albums, and this one is no exception.
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Special Events
      fri. 5 & sat. 6 Antiques Show - The 52nd annual Hamburg Antiques Show, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, The Fairgrounds, Grange Building, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $.
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Concerts
     thur. 4 "Give It Time" to see the Eric Lindell Band as part of the Big Easy in Buffalo series starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., Buffalo; $. 852-2860, www.tralfmusichall.com
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Literature
      thurs. 4 Bistro Booklovers - "The House of Mondavi," by Julia Flynn Siler is the featured book, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Noveltea Bistro, 6045 Goodrich Road, Clarence Center.
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Walking Tours
      sun. 7 Sunday in the Country - Brunch at the Roycroft Inn, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 40 S. Grove St., East Aurora, followed by trolley ride to Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Estate in Derby; $.
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Live in WNY
      thurs. 4 Earwig, with Perennial Motion, Merlins, 727 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 886-9270 Danny Lynn Wilson, 7:30 p.m., Taste, 634-3 Main St., East Aurora; free.
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Symphonic/Classical
      sat. 6 Johnny Mathis - Performing his greatest hits, including "Chances Are," "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" and more backed by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
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Auditions
      • The Towne Players will hold auditions for "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 8 and 9 in Room 113 of the Sheridan-Parkside Community Center, 169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive, Tonawanda. Those attending will be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
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Speakers/Lectures
      thurs. 4 Carousel Chats - Chuck and Rae Proefrock will present a slide presentation describing the recent National Carousel Association's annual convention, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
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Library News
      The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 632-6176. Story Time with Miss Beth, 10:30 a.m. Mondays for toddlers and 11:30 a.m. Fridays for ages 3 to 5.
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