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Theater
      thurs. 6 . Life's A Dream - NU Theater presents Pedro Calderon de la Barca's 1636 play that has been called the "Hamlet" of Spain.
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Musical of faith
      MusicalFare Theatre is presenting the story of a saintly man in "Victory: The Father Baker Story," March 5-April 6. The original musical, with book and lyrics by Heather Violanti and music and lyrics by Randall Kramer, juxtaposes the life story of Father Nelson Baker against the current effort to...
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Literature
      sat. 8 Book Release Local authors Andrew Bienkowski and Mary Akers will present stories about their book, "Radical Gratitude" and how it came to be written and published, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, The Roycroft Inn, 40 S. Grove St., East Aurora; $45 individual (includes signed book), $65 couples...
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Performance
      sun. 9 . ComedySportz - Comedy for the entire family, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; freewill donation. 692-2413, www.r ivieratheatre.org tues. 11 .
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Film/Video
      thurs. 6 . Body Counts - WNY women make films concerning the body, which will be shown as part of a Night of Shorts during the 12th Annual International Women's Film Festival beginning at 7 p.m.
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Auditions
      • THE LOTTIE & BERNICE SH OW - Auditions for the world premier comedy "The Lottie & Bernice Show," by L. Don Swartz, will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 10 and 11 at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St.
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Musical comes to life
      Shea's Performing Arts Center continues its run of the five-time Tony Award-winning musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone," which continues through Sunday, March 9. "The Drowsy Chaperone" tells the story of a modern day musical theater addict known simply as "Man in Chair.
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Announcements
      • SENIOR WATERCOLOR PAINTING COURSE - The first session of a Watercolor Painting Course for Seniors will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 11 at the St. Columban Center, 6892 Lakeshore Road, Derby. To register, call 947-4708 or www.stcolumbancenter.org.
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Family Activities
      thurs. 6 . Kids Digital Arts Workshop - This fun introduction to using computers for art making will have students learning how to use scanners and digital imaging software to create digital paintings and collages,
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Art
      fri. 7 Gusto at the Gallery - "Joyce and Melville: Imperial Dreams." Art activity, "Treasure Maps (5-7 p.m.); performance with Vincent O'Neill of the Irish Classical Theatre, who will perform from Joyce's "Ulysses" (6:30 p.m.
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Dance
      tues. 11 . Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - Award-winning international Irish dance phenomenon, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; $ (box office, 650 Main St.
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Speakers
      thurs. 6 . Mayor Byron W. Brown - Hosted by Buffalo State College. Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown gives a lecture on leadership principles, experience and lessons learned as it relates to his life and career,
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Symphonic/Classical
      thurs. 6 . Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra - Side By Side Concert, performance with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, Kleinhans Music Hall, Symphony Circle at Richmond Avenue, Buffalo; $.
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Special Events
      thurs. 6 . SEAsonings - Delicious foods provided by area restaurants and beverages from New York State wineries featured at this fundraiser for the Aquarium, 6-9 p.m.
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Concerts
      thurs. 6 .International ambassadors of Irish music, The Irish Rovers are celebrating their 43rd anniversary with WNY at 8 p.m.
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 6 . Kevin McCarthy, 10 p.m., Mister Goodbar, 1110 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 882-4000 . Mick Hayes Band, 8:30 p.m., Lafayette Tap Room, 391 Washington St., Buffalo; $. 854-2466, www.lafayettetaproombbq.com .
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