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now-Dec. 8 Victorian Christmas at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site - The historic landmark home will be decked out in grand style with fragrant greens and seasonal decor. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 8, 41 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $. 884-0095 now-Dec. 23 Sister's Christmas Catechism - Presented by Shea's Performing Arts Center and Albert Nocciolino. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 23, Shea's Smith Theatre, 658 Main St., Buffalo; $ (Shea's box office, 650 Main St.; Ticketmaster, 852-5000, www.ticketmaster.com). now-Dec. 30 Christmas in Clarence - A holiday light drive-through extravaganza featuring one mile of giant twinkling sculptures, cascading arches and dazzling animated characters set against a scenic winter wonderland, continuing 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Sunday, Dec. 30, 11199 Main St., Clarence; free and $. 769-6300, www.christmasinclarence.com Fairgrounds Holiday Lights Festival - A one-of-a-kind holiday attraction featuring a two-mile drive-through of 40 different displays, holiday magic show and more, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 30, Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $. 649-3900, www.the-fairgrounds.com now-Jan. 1 Christmas in Ellicottville - The smell of roasted nuts, hot apple cider and the decorated windows in this historic 19th century village will bring back thoughts of a Christmas past at this nine-day Christmas wonderland, including a parade, fireworks display, carolers, reindeer, photos with Santa and much more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 1, throughout Ellicottville; free. 800-349-9099, www.ellicottvilleny.com now-Jan. 6 Christmasville - The Village of Lancaster turns into a Victorian winter wonderland of decorations, lights, special events featuring original vintage and new animated window displays, including the original AM&A's windows. Activities for the young and young at heart from holiday shows and sleigh rides to holiday bazaars and visits from Santa. There's something for everyone; free. 683-1776, www.lancoper a.org thurs. 6 Christmas Party - The Women Associates of the Buffalo Power Squadron will hold their annual Christmas party and silent auction, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Brierwood Country Club, Hamburg. 631-2019 Tree Lighting and Carols - Members of the Seymour Knox family will light the Albright-Knox Art Gallery's Christmas tree, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton streets, Buffalo. The tree features 18th century créche figurines and is on display through December. M&T Holiday Concert Series - City Honors Chorale, noon Thursday, Dec. 6, M&T Plaza, downtown Buffalo; free. 'A Christmas Carol' - Presented by the Niagara Fine Arts. Performances: 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16, the Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster; $. 683-1776, www.lancoper a.org Sounds of the Season Candlelight Dinner - With the Mark Mazur Quartet, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $; reservations required by calling 884-0095. A Creole Christmas - Featuring the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, University at Buffalo Center for the Arts' Mainstage Theater, UB North Campus, Amherst; $. 852-5000, www. ubcfa. org John McDermott celebr ates Christmas as part of the Performing Arts Center's 2007-2008 Great Performers Series, sponored by M&T Bank, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Buffalo State College's Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 878-3032, www. buffalostate. edu/ pac thurs. 6-fri. 7 Victorian Christmas - A New Celebration Luncheon - Including soup, sandwich wrap, wine, coffee, tea and dessert, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $; reservations required by calling 884-0095. fri. 7 CAM First Friday Holiday Bash - Castellani Art Museum event with music by Penelope, refreshments, raffles, door prizes, art activity for children and holiday surprises, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Lewiston; $. 286-8200 Handel's 'Messiah' - Performed by Buffalo State College student musicians, faculty and alumni soloists, choirs and orchestra, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, New Mt. Ararat Temple of Prayer, 971 Jefferson Ave., at Best Street, Buffalo; $. 878-6401, www. buffalostate. edu/ music 'A Christmas Carol' - Presented by Starry Night Theatre. Performances: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda; $. 743-1614, www.starrynighttheatre.com M&T Holiday Concert Series - Grand Island Madrigal Singers, noon Friday, Dec. 7, M&T Plaza, downtown Buffalo; free. Candlelight Dinner and Fashion Show - Coats, capes and furs. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo: $; reservation required by calling 884-0095. Christmas in the City - 11th annual Christmas in downtown Batavia featuring Santa Claus, free horse and buggy rides, dog sleds, a bonfire, variety of foods and gifts, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, downtown Batavia. 585-344-0900 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' - By Barbara Robinson, directed by Meg Quinn, opens 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and continues 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9; 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14; 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Theatre of the Youth, Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo; $. 884-4400 www. theatreofyouth. org Sinterklass in the Netherlands - The Dutch celebration of St. Nicholas Day, a special holiday for children, with sweet treats, gifts and poems, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, Explore & More, A Children's Museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora; $. 655-5131 Holiday Concert - The Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra with the Orchard Park High School Choraliers, David Rudge and James Ieda, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, Orchard Park Middle School Auditorium, 60 S. Lincoln Ave., Orchard Park; free. 559-4000, www.orchardparksymphony.org Holiday Concert - Roland E. Martin will perform a holiday-themed concert on the organ, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, UB Slee Hall's Lippes Concert Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; $. www. slee. buffalo. edu Baroque for the Holiday - The Western New York Chamber Orchestra in music by Telemann, Handel, Vivaldi and Bach, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, St. Mary's of the Cataracts, 259 Fourth St., Niagara Falls; free. 673-3463, www.wnyco.org fri. 7 & sat. 8 'Scrooge: The Musical' - Written by Corning native David Smith, with Dennis Donovan as Scrooge. Performances: 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2113 The Castle by Candlelight - Explore the French Castle by candlelight, and meet historic personages. Decorations by the Youngstown Garden Club. An evening fundraiser to benefit Old Fort Niagara, 7 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8, Old Fort Niagara, Lewiston; $. 745-7611, www.oldfortniagara.org. Dress for the weather, wear walking footwear and bring a flashlight. fri. 7-sun. 9 HSBC Holiday Pops - Featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, Paul Safy (winner of the Buffalo American Idol), narrator Sue O'Neil (Star 102.5 FM) and conductor Robert Franz, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Kleinhans Music Hall, Symphony Circle, Buffalo; $. 885-5000, www.bpo.org sat. 8 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' - Presented by the Lancaster Opera House. Performances: 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15, 1 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16, Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster; $. 683-1776, www.lancoper a.org Christmas Songs with Straight Path - 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Korner Kaffe, 231 Aurora St. at Como Park Boulevard, Lancaster; free. 683-6890 Christmas Cookie Sale - Also used book sale and gift tables on hand, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, University Presbyterian Church's Reid Hall and Auditorium, 3330 Main St, at the corner of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Buffalo. 836-7660 Make It, Take It - "Fresh Boxwood Tree Construction" table decoration, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park, Buffalo; $. 827-1584, www.buffalogardens.com SantaLand Community Event - Free traditional family event where children and families will have the opportunity to create crafts, write letters and visit Santa, enjoy holiday music, facepainting and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, 15 and 16, Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park. Holiday Bazaar - Sponsored by the Buffalo Seminary Alumnae Association and featuring various vendors selling artwork, crafts, ornaments and jewelry, and entertainment with Glee Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo. 885-6780 Victorian Christmas Luncheon and Fashion Show - Coats, capes and furs. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $; reservation required. 884-0095 Broadway Market Celebrates Christmas Foods - Showcasing the Old-World quality of Buffalo's best-loved foods with cooking demonstrations and tasting, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 and 15, Broadway Market, 999 Broadway; $; reservations required. 839-5150, www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/23420 Vocalis Chamber Choir Christmas program - 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Karpeles Manuscript Museum at Elmwood Avenue and North Street, Buffalo; $. 510-7154 The Forgotten Holidays - With Peter G. Rose, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Sutherland Lodge, 1400 Ruie Road, North Tonawanda; free. 213-0554 Make and Take Christmas Craft Workshop - Join in an afternoon of fun making seasonal crafts. Lunch available for purchase at noon, raffle and kids-only raffle, noon-4 p.m., St. Paul's UCC, 3921 Mapleton Road, Wheatfield; $. 625-8174 Breakfast with Santa - Featuring pancakes, sausage, pastries, juice, milk, coffee, tea and appearance by Santa, 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, St. John Lutheran Church, 6540 Main St., Williamsville; $. 632-6557. www.star t-church.org Holiday Celebration - Includes Breakfast with Santa, Cookie Walk, Christmas Marketplace, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 8, Kenmore Presbyterian Church, 2771 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Reservations must be made for breakfast ($2 per person, $10 for family) by calling 695-2503. Family Holiday Celebration - Holiday fun for the entire family with live musical entertainment, refreshments, storytelling, festive decorations, Santa, a children's gift shop and traditional crafts of the season, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst; $. 689-1440, www.amherstmuseum.org 'The Nutcracker' - The Greater Niagara Ballet Company's 30th annual presentation of this classic, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Center for Performing Arts, Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls; $. 1-877-236-8055, www.niagaraballet.org Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus - With pictures and refreshments, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Brighton Place, 999 Brighton Road, Tonawanda; free. 332-4375 Santa on the Carousel - Ride the carousel with the man in red, have cocoa, sing carols and listen to the Emmet Otter Jug Band, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda; $. 693-1885, www.c arouselmuseum.org sat. 8 & sun. 9 Breakfast with Santa - Celebrate the holiday spirit with Santa and the Zoo animals. Santa's elves will be hard at work providing everyone with a breakfast catered by the Akron House. Two seatings: 9 and 11 a.m. both days, Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo; $. 837-3900, Ext. 116, www.buffaloz oo.org sun. 9 'The Grinch' - Starring Jim Carrey, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; free. 847-0850, www.sheas.org Here We Come a Caroling - With the Cheektowaga Community Chorus, under new Artistic Director Andrea Shurtliffe, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Road, Cheektowaga; freewill donation. 656-0725 Light-A-Life - Niagara Hospice's annual Light-A-Life tree lighting ceremony, followed by music and refreshments, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, The Summit, 6929 Williams Road, Niagara Falls. 439-4417, www.niagar ahospice.org Christmas at the Benjamin Long Homestead - Sponsored by the Garden Club of the Tonawandas. Tour of the 1829 home on East Niagara Street in the City of Tonawanda, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 9 and 16; $; free for members of the Historical Society and children ages 12 and under. 694-7406 Karolyn Grimes - Actress who played Zuzu in "It's A Wonderful Life," 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, 100 Center St., Lewiston. 754-9070 Vocalis Chamber Choir Christmas program - 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Highway, Amherst; $. 510-7154 German Christmas Mass - A concert by the German Association Musicians will precede the Mass at 9:30 a.m.; refreshments will be served in the Grupp Fireside Lounge following the Mass, 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Canisius College, Christ the King Chapel, 2001 Main St., Buffalo; free. 888-2790 Riviera Christmas Concert - Featuring the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Post 264, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2413 Bell Choir - St. Joseph's Hand Bell Choir of North Tonawanda will present a holiday concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda; $. www.starr ynighttheatre.com The Hog Farm Christmas Party Swap - Featuring bikes, gifts, accessories and largest parts inventory in WNY, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, The Fairgrounds, Agri-Center, 5600 McKinley Blvd., Hamburg; $. 649-3900, www. the- fairgrounds. com mon. 10 M&T Holiday Concert Series - Sacred Heart Academy Chamber Singers, noon Monday, Dec. 10, M&T Plaza, downtown Buffalo; free. tues. 11 Kissmas Bash - Featuring the Backstreet Boys, Sean Kingston, Hinder, Boys Like Girls and Good Charlotte, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, HSBC Arena, 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo; $. (888) 223-6000, www.hsbcarena.com 'Tis the Season - Music from the medieval and Renaissance with the WNY Chorale, Herbert Tinney, conductor, and James Maloy, reader, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Village Meeting House & Museum, 5658 Main St., Williamsville; $. S.A.V.E. Holiday Fundraiser - Students Against Violence Education event features food, entertainment, sports celebrities, cash bar, silent and live auction, 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Stillwater Restaurant, 483 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $25 pre-registered, $30 at the door. 832-0138, Ext. 209 M&T Holiday Concert Series - Canisius High School Performing Ensemble, noon Tuesday, Dec. 11, M&T Plaza, downtown Buffalo; free. Christmas Gifts in a Jar - This holiday season, offer friends, family and teachers a gift from your kitchen at the Tops Cooking School for Senior Chefs ages 10 and older, 4-6 p.m. in Amherst and West Seneca locations; free, but reservations required. 515-2000 or 517-3006 wed. 12 M&T Holiday Concert Series - Holy Angels' Singing Halos and St. Mary's School for the Deaf, noon Wednesday, Dec. 12, M&T Plaza, downtown Buffalo; free. Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas - Performed by Matt's Music for Kids, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst; free, but registration is required. 689-4922 Holiday Luncheon at Fanny's Restaurant - Spend the afternoon with friends of the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and enjoy a lunch, participate in a basket raffle and shop for holiday gifts. Call 827-1584, Ext. 204 for details and tickets. |
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