Holiday
      now-December Albright-Knox Christmas Tree - On view through December at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton streets, Buffalo. The tree features 18th century créche figurines. now-Dec.
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A holiday mystery
      The hilarious comedy "Sister's Christmas Catechism, The Mystery of the Magi's Gold," concludes this Sunday, Dec. 23 at the Shea's Smith Theatre. In this latest addition by Maripat Donovan to the "Late Nite Catechism" series, Sister employs techniques from her favorite TV show, "Forensic Files," t...
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Family Activities
      fri. 21 Family Fridays! - Open play Family Day, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, Kidzplay Hero's Facility, 9300 County Road, Building C, Clarence Center; $.
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A 'White Christmas'
      While it's probably not your last chance to see a white Christmas in Buffalo, it is your last chance to catch the musical "White Christmas," which ends Sunday, Dec. 23 at Shea's Performing Arts Center.
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 20 The Forming, Christmas party, 7 p.m., Donnaz, 4823 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls; free. 297-9016 The Advent Tragedy with Peanut Brittle Satellite and The Shapes of States, 10 p.m.
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Concerts
     sat. 22 Mathcore musicians The Dillinger Escape Plan won't be "Sick on Sunday," or Saturday night when they stop in WNY with special guests A Life Once Lost, Ghengis Tron and Architect at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 at Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Williamsville; $. 565-0110, www.clubinfinitylive....
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Flip a coin for 'No Country For Old Men'
MOVIE REVIEW
by TERRI MEDINA East Aurora Editor
      If ever there was a movie Tommy Lee Jones should narrate and star in, it's "No Country For Old Men." Jones' southern drawl helps set the story for a sad recollection of easier times in West Texas and his longing for a simpler time.
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Art
      fri. 21 Gusto at the Gallery - "Festive Fundamentals and Creative Cheer," featuring holiday cookie decorating (5-7 p.m.), eggnog tasting (7:30 p.m.) and scotch tasting (8:30 p.m.
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Theater
      sat. 22 The Great American Trailer Park Musical - Hilarious look at life in Florida's most exclusive Trailer Park, Armadillo Acres. Performances: 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 2 p.m. Dec. 23, 8 p.m. Dec. 28 and 29, 2 p.m. Dec. 30, 9 p.m. Dec.
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Literature
      thurs. 20 Just Buffalo/new-reNEW - Just Buffalo Literary Center presents an evening of poetry, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, Impact Gallery, Tri-Main Center, 2495 Main St., Buffalo; free. 832-5400, www.justbuffalo.
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Auditions
      Buffalo Choral Arts Society (BCAS) will hold mid-year new member auditions on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at St. Joseph's University Church, Main Street near Winspear Avenue, near the UB South Campus. All voice parts are open for auditioners with a special need for light, lyric Soprano 1 singers who ...
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Special Events
      thurs. 20-sat. 22 Gift Wrapping Fundraiser - Sponsored by Pet Connection Programs, Inc., event will feature free gift wrapping for every purchase, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 22, Barnes and Noble, 4401 Transit Road, Clarence.
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Tours
      wed. 26, thurs. 27 and fri. 28 Downtown Revealed Tour - You don't know Buffalo if you don't know the landmarks on this tour by master architects Sullivan, Burnham, Upjohn and E.B. Green. The Guaranty Building, St.
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Announcements
      • HELP PICK SONGS FOR NEW CD - Local vocalist Mark Weber is planning to record a CD of cover tunes redone in a pop-jazz-soul vein with pianist Dusty Knapp. Weber has listed 35 songs on www.myspace.
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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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