Theater
      thurs. 19 . Tartuffe - American Repertory Theater of Western New York presents Moliere's play, directed by Thomas Dooney. Opens at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, and continues at 8:30 p.m.
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Wickedly popular
      Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. "Wicked" tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
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Shakespeare in Delaware Park to open 33rd season
      Shakespeare in Delaware Park will open its 33rd season of free professional outdoor theater with "King Lear," beginning Thursday, June 19. This tragedy is considered to be one of Shakespeare's greatest works. It is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship on a cosmic scale.
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Performance
      fri. 20 . Youth-Produced Rock Concert - Six bands including Guns of Camden, This Very Moment, No Love Lost, Errors in Apathy and Awake The Hero, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville.
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Symphonic
      fri. 20 . BGMC's "Connections" Concert - The Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus will perform with special guests The Royal Serenaders Male Chorus, 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo; $.
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Film/Video
      fri. 20 . Two Works By Guillermo Gomez-Pena - Award-winning and critically acclaimed scholar and West Coast artist Gomez-Pena will feature two works, "El Naftazteca: Cyber-Aztec TV for 2000 AD" and "The Great Mojado Invasion,
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Auditions
      • KALEIDOSCOPE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS - Auditions for the 2008-09 season will be held Thursday, June 19. Seeking males and females age 20 and old e r. No monologues, and side readings provided. By appointment only. Call 479-1KTP to sc hedule.
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Speakers
      fri. 20 . Sacred Circles - The MasonWinfield.com lecture series presents Cassandra Joan Bauerle, who will combine meditation, myth and mediumship in this workshop, 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, Cornell Cooperative Building, 21 S. Grove St., East Aurora.
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 19 . The Billy Baroo Jazz Trio, 8 p.m., Amaryllis, 675 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; free. 878-2741, www.amar yllisbuffalo.com . Punk Rock Party, 10 p.m., Broadway Joe's, 3051 Main St., Buffalo. 836-9555, www.bjoes.
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Concerts
      thurs. 19 ."The Seduction" of The David Sanborn Group will take you away as the saxophonist plays Thursday at the Square with special guests Gamalon starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 19 at Lafayette Square, Buffalo; free.
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Art
      thurs. 19 . The Ringo Starr Fine Art Show - Exhibit and sale featuring 40 different pieces of hand-signed computer art by Ringo Starr, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Family Activities
      fri. 20 . Celebrate the Beginning of Summer - Tifft Nature Preserve has scheduled a Summer Solstice Celebration with family friendly activities, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, June 20, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo.
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Festivals
      fri. 20-mon. 23 . WNED Buffalo/Niagara Guitar Festival - Canceled sat. 21-sun. 22 . Buffalo River Fest - Eighth annual fun-filled event featuring live music and entertainment, river regatta, classic car show,
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Literature
      thurs. 19 . Northside Writers Group - Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, Ascension Lutheran Church, 4640 Main St., Amherst; free. 626-4204 fri. 20 . Philosophy School Cafe - 7 p.m.
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