Theater
      thurs. 13 . Hair - Presented by the Buffalo State College Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions, and directed by award-winning Broadway performer Andre De Shields. Opens at 8 p.m.
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Great Gilly!
      She's a rebel with a cause: Finding her mother. At 11, Gilly Hopkins is nobody's real kid and no ordinary foster child. If only she could find her beautiful "flower child" mother and live with her instead of in the ugly foster home where she has just been placed.
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Speakers
      thurs. 13 . Media Portrayal of Native Americans - Author and educator John Sanchez discusses how American Indians are portrayed in the media, 12:15 p.m.
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Performance
      thurs. 13 . Mixed Nuts - A night of adult stand-up and improv comedy, 8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13, Macaroon's, 576 Dick Road, Cheektowaga; $. 681-7197, www.macaroonsniteclub.com sun. 16 .
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Film/Video
      sat. 15 . YWCA Film Series - "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (PG), 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org sat. 15 & sun. 16 .
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Tours
      sat. 15 . Guided Tour of the Gardens - Follow docents through the gardens and learn fascinating history, horticulture and garden tidbits, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
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Family Activities
      wed. 12 . Palette of Life - Focuses on the colors of our world with a vibrant collage of exhibits, collections and activities, March 12-June 21, the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo; $. 896-5200, www.
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Musical Fare highlights life of Father Baker
THEATRE REVIEW
by PAULINE JANISH Bee Group Newspapers
      The recent Buffalo storm didn't discourage the hardy theater patrons from going to see Musical- Fare's world premiere of "Victory: The Father Baker Story." I was anxious to see the production as my husband and I have read books, attended presentations and toured the Basilica. We marveled at all F...
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Literature
      fri. 14 . Cliff Fazzolari - Author of "House of Miracles," a book about the Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, will be signing copies of that book along with "Counting on a Miracle" and "Nobody's Home," 7-9 p.m.
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Holiday
      fri. 14-mon. 17 . St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Relish in Guinness drink specials and indulge in traditional Irish fare during the celebration, Friday, March 14-17, Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg.
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Art
      fri. 14 Gusto at the Gallery - Jennifer Steinkamp Opening. Family Night, Exploration Nature: Art activity: Matter at Hand (5-7 p.m.); performance, Young Audiences presents "The Great Garbage Concert" (6 p.m.); performance, Rince na Tiarna (7 p.m.
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A virtual reality
      Melding aspects of computer animation, abstract painting, film, architectural space and motion, Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer Steinkamp creates dramatic three-dimensional installations. Her stunning installations can be experienced in Buffalo when "Jennifer Steinkamp in Western New York" is o...
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Concerts
      fri. 14 ."Soul Man," "Rubber Biscuit" and "Hey Bartender" will be heard as the Blues Brothers, headed by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, will perform at 8 p.m.
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Symphonic/Classical
      sat. 15 . Romantic Myths & Legends - Join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Russian pianist Anna Polonsky under the baton of JoAnn Falletta for a program featuring Richard Strauss' "Symphonic Fantasy" from the opera "The Woman Without a
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 13 . Blue Thursday with Junk Yard Dogs, 7 p.m., Elks Lodge (Elks at Gateway), 21 Main St., North Tonawanda; free. 693-2225 . Mick Hayes Band, 8:30 p.m., Lafayette Tap Room, 391 Washington St., Buffalo; $.
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Special Events
      thurs. 13 . Paradise Under Glass - Escape the frosty winter temperatures and step into a gorgeous tropical oasis with cool people, music, beverages, raffles and more, 6-8 p.m.
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Announcements
      • KIDDIE RIDE PHOTOS SOUGHT - The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is searching for photos of children and families enjoying kiddie rides for an upcoming exhibit called "KiddieLand." The museum is particularly interested in photos from Dealing's or Fun-n-Games, but welcome images of kiddi...
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