Theater
      thurs. 31 . The Angelina Project - Local playwright Frank Canino's tale of a murderous woman in turn-of-the-century America presented by Theatre Plus under the direction of Tom Dooney. Opens 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
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Wild Women Don't Get the Blues
fri. 1
      This insightful new musical presented by O'Connell and Company celebrates illustrious and memorable blues songs and the singers who made them famous. You'll savor the musical journey of such legendary blues pioneers as Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Bessie Smith and their contemporaries, all performed b...
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Auditions
      • PLAYHOUSE OF AMERICAN CLASSICS - Nine boys and one girl are sought for children's roles. Children will be asked to read scenes from scripts. Auditions by appointment only by calling 862-9531. Auditions to be held at Buffalo & Erie County Historical Museum, 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo.
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Film/Video
      sat. 2 . The Claire Cycle - Buffalo-based media artist Brian Milbrand presents his four-part film series, created in collaboration with Holly Johnson. "The Claire Cycle" employs different cinematic styles to explore issues of gender representation within these genres, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, H...
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Made Over in America
thurs. 31
      This documentary by Bernadette Wegenstein and Geoffrey Alan Rhodes combines the style of reality television with experimental film to weave together voices of producers and consumers, surgeons and their patients, clinical psychologists, media theorists and youth who are coming of age in a culture ...
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Literature
      thurs. 31 . Boxed Lunch Seminar - Erno Rossi, author of "White Death: The Blizzard of '77" and "Crystal Beach: The Good Old Days," will be the featured speaker, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
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Performance
      thurs. 31 . Cat Venom - Improv comedy troupe led by Narc Condon presents a uniquely witty collection of skits focusing on a wide range of social and political issues, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
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Announcements
      • DRAMA CLASSES - Starry Night Theatre School is now accepting applications for the 2008 spring semester. The 11-week course starts Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. The theater school runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, and is open to ages 10 to a...
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Family Activities
      fri. 1 . Kwa:ne Kuhseshe ha Yu nekuhne: Many Winters Ago... Native American Children's Book I llustrations.
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Special Events
      thurs. 31 . Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour - Live fusion of songs, dancing and nonstop team-spirited fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel original movie,
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 31 . Mick Hayes Band, 8:30 p.m., Lafayette Tap Room, 391 Washington St., Buffalo. $. 854-2466, www.lafayettetaproombbq.com .
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Art
      fri. 1 Gusto at the Gallery - "James Joyce Birthday Celebration," in collaboration with the Humanities Institute of the University at Buffalo and Riverun, Inc. Art activity (5-7 p.m.
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Concerts
      thurs. 31 .Rusted Roots' Michael Glabicki brings his solo show to WNY at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at Hilbert College's William E. Swan Auditorium, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg; $. 926-8932 . .moe, 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
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Symphonic /Classical
      fri. 1 . Tokyo String Quartet - The TSQ will perform the first in a Beethoven marathon weekend featuring "Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127," "Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1" and "Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3," 8 p.m. Friday, Feb.
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Speakers
      fri. 1 . Linda Heffley will give a lecture titled "What Can Our Dreams Tell Us?," 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1, Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 875 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 883-0014, www. myholoscopy. org mon.
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Amherst Chamber Ensemble seeks audience
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The Amherst Chamber Ensembles, incorporated in 1995, was started by a group of musicians who just liked to play music. While that was a good idea for those performing, finding an audience has not proved as easy. "Few people know about the group because we fly under the radar," said Martha Welte,...
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'Teen Idol' first round set
      A preliminary round of the "Amherst Teen Idol" search will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Boulevard Mall Food Court on Alberta Drive in Amherst. The contest is open to amateur youths ages 12 to 20. Fifteen finalists will be chosen to compete in the final round that will take...
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Beauty, the beast, and a few others
Williamsville East musical boasts big numbers on stage
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      The students at Williamsville East High School will bring the Walt Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast" to the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 and Friday, Feb. 8 and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
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Searching for a Shadow
sat. 2
      Celebrate Groundhog Day by learning about these furry creatures and taking a walk to visit their habitat, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; free, but registration is required. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.
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The Music of The Doors
sat. 2
      The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents a rocking tribute to the legendary Jim Morrison and one of the most influential rock bands of the '70s. Hear "Light My Fire," "Touch Me," "People Are Strange" and "Riders on the Storm" as you have never heard them before, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Kleinha...
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