Theater
      wed. 21 . DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 presented by O'Connell & Company at The Cabaret in the Square Theatre, Snyder Square, 4476 Main St., Snyder; $. 839-3949, www.oconnellandcompany.
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Somewhere over the rainbow
      Judy Garland's legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert is the subject of MusicalFare Theatre's production of "Beyond the Rainbow: The New Judy Garland Musical" which continues through May 25. "Beyond the Rainbow" tells the tragic and memorable story of Judy Garland.
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Family Activities
      fri. 16 & sat. 17 . Nights of the Vernal Bloom - A live show that discusses the constellations and deep-sky objects in the spring night sky, 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, and 3:30 p.m.
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Speakers
      sat. 17 . Nancy Scarafia - Sponsored by the Word Alone Regional Mission, Scarafia will discuss restructuring the Synod Upstate N.Y. (ELCA) at 10 a.m.-noon Sat u rd ay, May 17 at St. John Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave., Lancaster.
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Auditions
      • THEATRE OF YOUTH - Theatre of Youth Company will hold an audition for experienced child actors ages 9-12 and teen girls ages 14-16 for roles in the 2008-09 season from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at The Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo. Acting experienc...
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Art
      fri. 16 . From the Ground Plan Up - Ingrid Calame, who is known for her artwork based on tracings of stains and marks found of city streets and sidewalks that she transposes onto museum walls,
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Literature
      thurs. 15 . Northside Writers Group - Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4640 Main St., Amherst; free. 626-4204 fri. 16 . Philosophy School Cafe - 7 p.m.
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Comedy
      fri. 16 & sat. 17 . Jim Labriola's "Night of 1,000 Guidos - The comedy continues 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Bear's Den Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls.
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Performance
      thurs. 15 David Copperfield The magic continues as the illusionist returns to Buffalo for two shows 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; $. www. sheas. org
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Live Local in WNY
      thurs. 15 . 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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Symphonic
      sat. 17 . Accent on Broadway! - The Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents an American Songbook concert starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Sweet Home Middle School's Auditorium, 4150 Maple Road, Amherst; free.
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Film/Video
      thurs. 15 . The 23rd Annual Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: "California Shmeer," followed by "Where Neon Goes To Die," 1 p.m.; "The 10th Man," followed by "The Land of Milk and Honey," 3:30 p.m.
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Announcements
      • CONCERT CANCELED - The Grand Island Community Chorus Concert, scheduled for May 18 at Corpus Christi Church.
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Concerts
      fri. 16 . The Alan Holdsworth Band - Holdsworth, widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20th century's most prominent guitarists, will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16 at The Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St.
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Special Events
      thurs. 15 . Great Lakes Summit - On Thursday, May 15, participants will be taking field trips around the Buffalo and Niagara Falls area to get a first-hand look at the many different ecosystems in and around the Great Lakes.
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Announcements
      • ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS - Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is partnering with New York-based Orange County Choppers.
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Tours
      sat. 17 . Graycliff Tour - Get a behind-the-scenes three-hour view of the famed Frank Lloyd Wright mid-career design of the summer estate of the Darwin D. Martin family, led by Patrick Mahoney, 1:15 p.m.
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