Family Activities

thurs. 13-sun. 16 The Shrine Circus It's once again time to see captivating canines, elegant equestrianism, balancing bravery, performing pachyderms and a lot of clowning around, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13; 10:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14; 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15; 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16, Agri-Center of the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $. 649-3900

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.buffalomuseumof
science.org
thurs. 13
.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, with
Tammy McGovern, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays,
through April 3, Squeaky Wheel, 712
Main St., Buffalo. Class is $130
nonmembers, $120 members. Call
884-7172 or visit www.squeaky.org for
more information.
sat. 15
.Breakfast with the Easter
Bunny - Presented by the Eastern
Hills Mall and featuring a free magic
show with Mike Baron, balloon artistry
with Mr. No the Balloon Guy and a
free gift for each child ages 12 and
younger, 10 a.m., Food Court of the
Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road,
Williamsville. Photos with the Easter
Bunny will be taken at Center Court
Stage in front of Macy's, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturdays, March 15 and 22. Proceeds
benefit the American Heart Association
and the American Red Cross. 633-1600,
www.shopeasternhills.com
.American History Girls' Club
- Girls ages 6 to 12 will take part in
crafts, activities and a lesson
surrounding "Molly" American Girl®
doll from the American Girl®
Collection, 10-11:45 a.m. Saturday,
March 15, the Buffalo and Erie County
Historical Society, 25 Nottingham
Court, at the corner of Elmwood
Avenue, Buffalo; $20. 873-9644, Ext.
310.
.Kids in the Gallery - Inspired
by "Remix: Color and Light," this class
will introduce children to the
fundamentals of art making, for ages 4
through kindergarten, 10-11 a.m.
Saturdays, March 15, 22 and 29, the
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285
Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 270-8249
.Art for All Seasons - Children
will learn about contemporary art as
well as older works from the collection,
for grades 1-2, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays,

March 15, 22 and 29, the
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285
Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 270-8249
.Remix Art - After viewing the
exhibition "Remix: Color and Light,"
students from grades 3-5 will return to
the classroom to create their own works
of art, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays,
March 15, 22 and 29, the
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285
Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 270-8249
.The Art of Drawing - This
in-depth course for grades 6-8 will
explore the art and mechanics of
drawing, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays,
March 15, 22 and 29, the
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285
Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 270-8249
.Visit with the Easter Bunny
- Visit with a pet bunny named Oreo
from the SPCA's "Paws for Love
Program," 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 15,
Pet Supplies Plus, 2155 Delaware Ave.,
Buffalo, across from the Marshall's
Plaza; $. 876-6663
.Easter Egg Hunt - The fun
begins with a story for ages 8 and
younger, then the hunt, 1 p.m. Saturday,
March 15, Brighton Place, 999 Brighton
Road, Tonawanda. 332-4375
.Art Express - Family fun with
storytelling and art projects, themed
journey and exhibition, 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 15, Castellani Art Museum,
Niagara University Campus, Lewiston;
$. 286-8367, e-mail:
gr anfield@niagar a.edu
tues. 18
.The Buffalo Bob On School
Time Series - "Don't Let the Pigeon
Drive the Bus." This lively show for
children 3 and older is full of fun,
feathers, laughter, excitement, original
music and lots of audience participation,
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, Shea's
Performing Art Center, 646 Main St.,
Buffalo; $. 847-0850, www.sheas.org
now-June 30
.Kwa:ne Kuhseshe ha Yu
nekuhne: Many Winters Ago...
Native American Children's Book
Illustrations. Features a selection of
some of the leading Native American
Children's book illustrators from across
the United States and Canada, bringing
to life themes of cultural, family life and
respect for nature, through June 30,
Castellani Art Museum, Niagara
University, 5795 Lewiston Road,
Lewiston; donation. 286-8201