Music plus poetry creates Synergy
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      There are some events that can't be described in words, and Synergy's performance may just fall in that category. The newly formed quintet, Synergy, combines poetry and classical music in a performance of the arts. "We combine a poem with specific music; there is an abstract, but it really work...
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Mount Calvary trees benefited by art show
      The October surprise storm that hit Western New York one year ago devastated 350 park-like acres that make up the Mount Calvary Cemetery Group. More than 10,000 indigenous trees across the five connecting cemetery properties were severely compromised or destroyed.
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Tailgate party to benefit research
      Suneel's Light, an organization dedicated to raising funds for research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is holding a tailgate party on Sunday. Named after Suneel Ram, a 10-year-old Williamsville boy with the disorder, the organization will host the party from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at Sa...
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Literature
      thurs. 8 Elaine Heverson - Poetry reading and booksigning by the author of "Email to Cleveland," part of the Alumni Speaker Series, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, Villa Maria College, 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo.
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Theater
      thurs. 8 Antigone - Tragedy by Sophocles translated by Nicholas Rudall. Directed by Drew Kahn. Preview: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Ongoing through Nov. 17, with performances at 8 p.m.
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A political zinger
      O'Connell & Company will be winging it Buffalo style with song, satire and skits as "Buffalo Zings In 3D!" continues through Nov. 18 at Cabaret in the Square Theatre. The O'Connell & Company original returns with a third season of political satire, song parodies and funny tongue-in-cheek barbs hu...
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Speakers
      thurs. 8 Rose Hirsch - Local author will present "Hunting for the Past," 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda; free. 693-1885, c arrouselmuseum.org fri.
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Announcements
      • SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT - The Western New York Artists Group will be receiving submissions to this year's installment of Artful Gifts. Artists interested in submitting work can receive information by viewing www.wnyag.
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Musical magic
      Don't let it be forgot. That once there was a spot. For one brief, shining moment. That was known as Camelot. Lerner and Loewe's "Camelot" continues at Shea's Performing Arts Center through Sunday, Nov. 11. "Camelot" deals with the love triangle of King Arthur, his wife Guenevere and Sir Lancel...
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Family Activities
      thurs. 8 Toddler Story Time - 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, Brighton Place, 999 Brighton Road, Tonawanda; free.
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Announcements
      • INTERMISSION LOUNGE - Shea's Performing Arts Center has premiered its new Intermission Lounge, which will serve patrons attending shows at Shea's Performing Arts Center and Shea's Smith Theatre with entrances from Main Street and both theaters.
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Art
      fri. 9 Collaborations with Jozef Bajus - The works on display are pieces created in collaboration with or inspired by fiber artist Jozef Bajus, opens 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 and continues through Friday, Dec.
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Announcements
      • CRAFTERS SOUGHT - The North Park Lutheran Church is seeking crafters for its holiday bazaar and theme basket auction, Dec. 1 at 310 Starin Ave., Buffalo. Craft tables are available for $15 each. Space is limited. To reserve a space, call 874-9437.
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 8 Paul Bruschini, Peter Howard, Joe Coats, 9 p.m., Nietzsche's, 248 Allen St., Buffalo; $. 886-8539, www.nietzsches.com Oh My God Benefit Show, with Breaking Laces, The Audience, Needle Up, The Probes, 8 p.m.
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Symphonic/Classical
      fri. 9 James Giles - The internationally acclaimed pianist will be the first guest featured in a new recital series hosted annually at Buffalo State College, 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.
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A symphonic finish
      The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will conduct some unfinished business when it performs a "completed" version of Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 8, better known as the "Unfinished Symphony," Friday through Sunday at Kleinhans Music Hal l.
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Film/Video
      thurs. 8-sun. 11 Polish Film Showcase 2007 - "Arka" ("Ark"), 7:30 p.m., "Bezmiar Sprawiedliwosci" ("The Immensity of (in)justice"), 8 p.m., meet director W ieslaw Saniewski, 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Gala reception, 6 p.m.
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World Music
      sun. 11 Synergy - Hear and enjoy some of WNY's finest string musicians as they combine poetry and music to communicate a wide range of thoughts and emotions, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, the JCC Benderson Building, 2640 N.
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Holiday
      sat. 10 Crafts in the Village - Featuring hayrides, Santa Claus, refreshments, crafts, entertainment and more throughout the Village of Lancaster, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10; free. 683-1776, www.lancopera.
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Dance
      sat. 10-sun. 18 Buffalo Contemporary Dance - Presents five shows: "Rapid Motion Through Space Elates One," "Bikini Launch," "Come When I Call You," "To Russia with Love (for Galitchka)" and "Carpe Diem," 8 p.m.
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Tours
      sun. 11 Tour Three of the Oldest Congregations in Buffalo - Tours and history of St. Louis' RC Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church, tour begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at St.
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Festivals
      sun. 11 Craft Festival & Show - The 25th annual event featuring a large variety of unique handmade crafts, refreshments, raffles and baked goods, 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, St. Mary's School, Swormville; $.
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Announcements
      • KISSMASS BASH - Tickets are now on sale for Kissmas Bash, featuring the music of Good Charlotte, Hinder, Boys Like Girls, Sean Kingston and special guest hosts AJ Brian and Nick from the Backstreet Boys, 6 p.m. Dec.
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Concerts
     thurs. 8 Toronto baroque-pop collective Broken Social Scene will be playing Kevin Drew's "Spirit If " at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo; $. 852-3900, www.townballroom.com
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Harvest Bash benefits Harvest House
      Youths from several area churches took part in "Harvest Bash for Harvest House" to help local families. The group, 66 youths and their advisers, raised $1,187.20 in loose change at the Niagara Frontier Conference Lutheran Youth Organization's Harvest Bash at the Harvest House overnight youth even...
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Fall Family Fest set for 15th year
      The Family Room, in cooperation with the Amherst Youth Foundation, will present the 15th annual Fall Family Fest featuring Julie Cicero of "Music with Mar" with Dora and Diego. Two live-performance shows will take place at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Harlem Road Community Center...
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Gingerbread party, auction set
      Gilda's Club WNY will hold a gingerbread auction and gift sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2 at the clubhouse, 1140 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, such as jewelry, quilts and pottery, crafted by local...
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