Fri, Dec 6th 2024 11:00 am
Ironically, for all of the positive changes the Greater Niagara Ballet Company has implemented into its annual production of "The Nutcracker" in recent years, the public response now mirrors what it was almost 50 years ago when Beverley Feder first produced the timeless tale.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 11:00 am
The joy of the season is going full swing in northern Niagara.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 09:20 pm
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces "Tradition Now," a landmark exhibition showcasing the enduring and transformative power of cultural heritage.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 08:00 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has released the schedule of productions and events for December. The month's lineup includes a 15-year tradition, "The Nutcracker," performed by Neglia Ballet to the magnificent sounds of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; plus, various holiday performances, and a three-week engagement of "Disney's The Lion King," part of the 2024-25 Five Star Bank Broadway Season.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 07:00 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas invites the community to its annual holiday party at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, inside the Elks Lodge, 55 Main St, Tonawanda. This festive gathering will celebrate the season and honor North Tonawanda's own World War II hometown hero, William "Bill" Gosch, who turns 101 in December.
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Sat, Nov 23rd 2024 12:00 pm
Project Future Center WNY, a martial arts school located in Wheatfield, announced it is the recipient of $2,500 in funding from Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch.
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Tue, Nov 19th 2024 11:00 am
The biggest names and the brightest stars will shine at the Bear's Den Showroom inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in 2025. The first announcement for the new year features amazing two-night engagements by Blood Sweat & Tears on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25 (8 p.m.); Frankie Avalon on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15 (8 p.m.); and "An Evening with Priscilla Presley" on Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1 (8 p.m.).
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 10:30 am
With winter on its way, M&T Bank and Tops Friendly Markets are again teaming up to help their neighbors stay warm during the harsh weather ahead.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:10 pm
The University at Buffalo Libraries has received a collection of historical materials from St. Philip's Episcopal Church, one of the oldest African American Episcopal congregations in the country.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:35 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Niagara Falls USA collectible ornament, with 100% of the profits once again benefitting the Niagara Falls Fire Department Toy Fund.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:45 am
Just three weeks from opening day at the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Buffalo Waterfront has released the full winter 2024-25 special event schedule for the ice rink, opened reservations for ice activities, and announced the addition of a new mascot, which the community will be invited to help name.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:30 am
Niagara University powered up a 17-acre state-of-the-art solar array at its Lewiston campus on Wednesday. The $6.2 million, four-megawatt project, completed in partnership with Montante Solar and Pivot Energy, features 7,500 bifacial solar panels, mounted on a smart "tracker" racking that follows the sun throughout the day to maximize energy production.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:40 pm
The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike, honored the University at Buffalo with a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University Award in recognition of the institution's achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus. UB has received the bronze-level award for the past 12 years.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:00 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, in partnership with MOD-PAC Folding Cartons and Stock Packaging, is honored to offer free admission for retired and active-duty members of our armed forces on Saturday, Nov. 9, and on Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11).
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with Niagara Pride, on Friday unveiled a new interpretive panel on Goat Island commemorating highlights in New York state's LGBTQ+ history, including the first legal wedding that took place in Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:50 am
Chelsea Pelsone recently combined three of her specialty skills - giving back, exploring and marketing - to raise funds for hurricane relief following the devastation brought on by Helene and Milton.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and a time to raise awareness about the specialized, expert care Niagara Hospice provides in Niagara County.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
The Village of Youngstown and the Youngstown Recreation Department are partnering with Friends of Youngstown to hold a nonperishable food and toiletries drive to benefit the give and take table located at the Village of Youngstown Red Brick Building.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:55 am
Village of Lewiston trustees approved several community events at their work session on Monday:
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 02:35 pm
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns this holiday season with dazzling light displays and festive fun for all ages! Entering its 20th year, the Festival of Lights is Western New York's largest light show, featuring over 70 light displays. The ticketed event is open select dates throughout November and December, opening Nov. 29.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 09:35 am
My phone rang over the summer, and it was my old high school English teacher, Frank Scelsa, with the message I've been waiting to hear for 40-plus years: "Lori, we need you back on the stage!"
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Primary construction of the new Academy Park pavilion began last week - and at the rate workers are moving, it's expected the shelter will be completed in just a few more weeks.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:15 pm
Some capital improvement projects are underway at the Niagara County Golf Course, but the course is still open to golfers as long as weather permits, according to Niagara County Legislator Rick Abbott. The county course is located on Davison Road in Lockport.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 10:10 am
The holiday season kicks off at the historic mansion at Knox Farm State Park where more than 70 artisans and craftspeople from across Western New York will be selling a wide variety of quality art and handcrafted merchandise. Hosted by the Friends of Knox Farm State Park, this popular annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York Power Authority staged its annual Wildlife Festival Saturday on the Power Authority grounds next to Niagara University.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Pets, and their owners, are invited to Falkner Park in Youngstown for a special blessing at noon Sunday, Oct. 6. The Rev. Barbara Price of St. John's Episcopal Church will mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, with this special event.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville are excited to present "Songblazers," an innovative country-themed show written and directed by Amy Tinkham.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 10:35 am
Final work on "The Lewiston Mural at Academy Park" has been completed, bringing the large summer art project to an exciting conclusion. Lewiston artists Maureen Kellick and Dan Buttery collaborated on the unique mural project that encompasses the building at the park's northeast corner, creating a dynamic visual welcome at the gateway to the village.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: Child seat and booster use declines after a child turns 3, despite the continued need for these safety devices. This is alarming, given that more than 100,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2022 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 07:00 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker" is returning to the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center on Dec. 13-14. The family-friendly holiday show features local dancers, guest artists and character performers.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:10 pm
As I have stated before, we live for our summers here in Western New York. But in reality, we should live for every day.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:15 pm
In recognition of National Sponge Candy Day, Fowler's Chocolates - known as the original maker of Sponge Candy - has teamed up, once again, with FeedMore WNY to create a special opportunity for indulgence and generosity.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:55 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is preparing to show its brand-new carnivorous plant and art exhibit, "Mutation Invasion: Flesh-eating Flora," opening Friday, Sept. 13, and on display through Halloween.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:55 pm
Western New Yorkers are known for being fiercely loyal to all things local. Take, for instance, the fact that a national real estate company earlier this year reported that Buffalo was the second-best pizza city in the U.S., with 17.8 pizza restaurants - most of them locally owned, independent stores - per 100,000 residents, more than any other city.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:50 pm
Connect Niagara - the bus service operated by the Niagara County Department of Public Works - will allow all riders to ride for free from Sept. 3-6 as part of an effort to introduce more people to the service.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2024 07:00 am
The Buffalo Launch Club invites you to experience a celebration of yesteryear as the 45th annual Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Grand Island on Saturday, Sept. 7.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2024 07:00 am
The new operator of the park formerly known as Fantasy Island is solidly behind a community effort to resume July 4 fireworks there next year.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
The trailblazing band from Jamestown, 10,000 Maniacs, will headline the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts' (UBCFA) homecoming and family weekend festivities in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 07:00 am
Editor's Note: The following is a personal recount of award-winning producer Misty Wells' recent visit to the Niagara Region to film for her show, which airs on the Discovery Channel. The Niagara episode premiered Sunday, Aug. 4.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2024 09:05 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is planning critical defenses against erosion for Old Fort Niagara, part of a project to stabilize a portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline.
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