Theater
      thurs. 24 . Cabaret - Kander and Ebb's most memorable score under the direction of Brother Augustine Towey. Opens at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24 and continues at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m.
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'Avenue Q' takes over Shea's
      Take Main Street to "Avenue Q," the 2004 Tony Award Winning Best Musical, for performances April 29 through May 4 at Shea's Performing Arts Center. "Avenue Q" is the smash hit musical about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account.
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RLTP presents 'Humpty Dumpty'
      The Road Less Traveled Theatre Productions presents Eric Bogosian's "Humpty Dumpty," which continues through Sunday, May 11. "Humpty Dumpty" is the story of a group of yuppies on holiday who get a front row seat to the end of civilization in this savage comedy/thriller from the renowned playwrigh...
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Announcements
      • STUDENTS TO PRESENT MUSICALS - Hundreds of Buffalo-area public school students and teachers are taking a leading role in bringing the magic of theater to their schools and communities through BPS Goes Broadway, an innovative partnership between Shea's Performing Arts Center, theatrical li...
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Performance
      thurs. 24 . Cat Venom - Comedy troupe led by Marc Condon presents a uniquely witty collection of improvised skits focusing on a wide range of social and political issues, 7:30 p.m.
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Auditions
      • JEWISH REPERTORY TH EATRE - The Jewish Repertory Theatre will hold open auditions for actors for possible casting in productions for the 2008-09 season and other projects. The directors are interested in seeing men and women with professional experience of all ages and of all ethnic backg...
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'Sarah Marshall' is hard to forget
MOVIE REVIEW
by TIMOTHY CHIPP Reporter
      I have to admit, I'm a sucker for a funny film. Laughing brightens my day. But sometimes a well-written comedy goes beyond the laughs. The realistic breakup movie, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," does just that. Produced by Judd Apatow - the guy behind "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Superbad" - th...
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Art
      fri. 25 . Collectors Gallery - A selection of works from more than 100 of the best-known artists and newly discovered artists in the Buffalo/Niagara region will be on display from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Special Events
      thurs. 24 . A Night for Mother's Day Shopping - A variety of vendors that suit all women, mothers, grandmothers and anyone special. Shop for house decorations, crystal for the home and Swarovski crystal for jewelry, 6:30-9 p.m.
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Family Activities
      thurs. 24 . Wellness Walk - Come to Tifft Nature Preserve for a healthy outdoor walk with a botanical emphasis, 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo; $2 donation appreciated.
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Literature
      thurs. 24 . Literacy Volunteers Orientation - If you would like to help others to read, an orientation night will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at Brighton Place, 999 Brighton Road, Tonawanda. 332-4375 .
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Film/Video
      fri. 25 . 'Things to Come' - Stunning visualization of H. G. Wells depiction of the future by William Cameron. Raymond Massey portrays the leader of the new world with Ralph Richardson as the despotic wartime ruler.
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Symphonic
      fri. 25 . An Eastertide Concert - Features the Cathedral Choirs of men, boys and girls, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, St. Paul's Cathedral, 128 Pearl St., Buffalo; $. www.ticketmaster.com sat. 26 .
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Pictures at an Exhibition
fri. 25 & sat. 26
      China's celebrated maestro Zuohuang Chen is on the podium for this Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra program of mixed styles, beginning with Pei-Xun Chen's "Ode to the Snow.
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Concerts
      thurs. 24 .Jazz singer Kevin Mahogany will present a concert with students from Williamsville East High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at Williamsville East High School, 151 Paradise Road, East Amherst; $.
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Dance
      thurs. 24-sun. 27 . illumination - Buffalo State College Theater Dept. presents the annual spring dance concert featuring Dance Theater faculty, students and guest appearances.
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 24 . 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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