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Taylor 2 Dance Company: Residency and public performance at UBCFA
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:55 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo will present Taylor 2 Dance Company on Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. during the group's upcoming residency (March 7-11). There will be a public performance in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Niagara University wins contest to receive funding for community vegetable garden
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:55 pm
Sometimes, as the saying goes, it's not the size of the dog that matters. Niagara University, with an undergraduate enrollment of around 3,000 students, garnered more votes than the University at Buffalo (29,000 undergrads), Buffalo State College (9,000) and SUNY Fredonia (5,400) to take the top spot in a contest sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Grow WNY. By doing so, Niagara will receive a $3,000 award, which will be used to construct a community vegetable garden outside of DePaul Hall.
NU hosts graduate school open house and showcase on March 26
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:55 pm
Niagara University will host a graduate school open house and showcase on Saturday, March 26, on campus in the Glynn Family Atrium of Bisgrove Hall. The free event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A continental breakfast will be offered to all attendees.
NU offering free tax preparation assistance to Niagara Falls community
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
Continuing a tradition that has become nearly as inevitable as taxes themselves, accounting students from Niagara University's College of Business Administration will again provide free tax preparation assistance to members of the Niagara Falls community this tax season.
Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Krista Smith and Maria Menounos to host Oscar's Red Carpet Live
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Krista Smith and Maria Menounos will host "Oscar's Red Carpet Live" for the 83rd Academy Awards, pre-show executive producers Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare announced. This will be Smith's first time hosting the Oscar pre-show. Menounos hosted the red carpet show for the 76th Academy Awards and Roberts and Gunn hosted the arrivals show two years ago for the 81st Academy Awards.
'Cooking With the Calamari Sisters' returns to Riviera
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Cooking With The Calamari Sisters" opening on Thursday, May 5, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Performances continue on May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.; and May 8, 11, and 12 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Black History Month programs at Castellani Art Museum
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is featuring an exhibition and a series of children's art workshops in honor of Black History Month.
2011 Buffalo Niagara Green Expo April 30 at Walden Galleria Mall
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
The third annual Buffalo Niagara Green Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Walden Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga.
Key committees approve department head hires
Tue, Feb 15th 2011 11:35 am
Three new department heads nominated by Niagara County Manager Jeff Glatz sailed through two County Legislature committees Monday night, winning unanimous backing before heading to likely approval at Tuesday night's Legislature meeting.
Chef Marcel Vigneron pushes the limits of culinary imagination in 'Marcel's Quantum Kitchen'
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:30 pm
Syfy unveils the future of food with a daring new hi-tech cooking series for the modern age. "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen" features Marcel Vigneron, one of America's most notorious chefs, and someone on the cutting edge of the culinary field.
Style Network teams up with Tia and Tamera Mowry to chart major life changes in new docu-series
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:25 pm
The Style Network invites viewers into the exciting adult lives of child stars Tia and Tamera Mowry in the all-new docu-series "Tia &Tamera Take 2." The girls will embark on big life changes - Tia is pregnant with her first child, and Tamera plans the wedding of her dreams. The network has ordered six episodes of "Tia & Tamera Take 2" to premiere in late summer.
NU Theatre presents drama in conjunction with Castellani Art Museum
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:10 pm
Gregory Fletcher, director of Niagara University Theatre said, "I am happy to report that Niagara University Theatre will again collaborate this year with the Castellani Art Museum."
'Digging Dinosaurs: The Adventure of Digging Dinosaurs in South Dakota' at Penn Dixie
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:10 pm
Penn Dixie invites you to travel along with dinosaur collector Glen LaPlaca, of Past & Present Science & Nature Store & Fossil Gallery in Blasdell, through his presentation on the complete adventure of dinosaur collecting in South Dakota.
The NACC installs officers
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:05 pm
At a recent board of directors meeting, The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center held its installation of officers 2011. Past-President Hal Faba was present to administer the oath of office to the new officers and board members.
Lewiston Police Blotter for Feb. 12, 2011
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:55 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Jan. 31, to Sunday, Feb. 6, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 96 calls were responded by LPD during this period.
Big R announces sponsorship renewals
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:50 pm
As plans continue for its May 6, season opener, Ransomville Speedway announced last week the renewing of sponsorship programs for 2011 with Budweiser, Labatt, Bobcat of Buffalo, and Modern Corporation.
Youngstown Police Blotter for Feb. 12, 2011
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:50 pm
The following activity occurred Saturday, Jan. 15, to Sunday, Jan. 30, as reported by the Youngstown Police Department.
Castellani Art Museum presents 2011 season of 'Meet Me at the CAM'
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:40 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will present, for the third consecutive year, eight "Meet Me at the CAM" programs this spring. These educational art history programs run from 10 a.m. to noon and feature films, guest speakers and facilitated discussions.
Pipers' perfects Valentine's Day
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:40 pm
Valentine's Day. An intimate setting. Lots of laughter. Gourmet food and wine. Who wouldn't want that to spend the most romantic day of the year at Pipers' Village Inn?
St. Peter's 'A diamond in the Rough' gala is March 5
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:40 pm
Sports memorabilia, tickets to "Wicked," overnight hotel packages, Lasertron parties, bread for a year courtesy of Panera Bread, and much more will be auctioned when St. Peter R.C. Home and School Association presents its "A Diamond in the Rough" Grand Gala 2011, on Saturday, March 5, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. Proceeds benefit St. Peter R.C. School in Lewiston.
Business expansions in the works
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:40 pm
The Village of Lewiston is once again in position to grow.
New York Power Authority marks 50th anniversary of Niagara Power Project
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:40 pm
The New York Power Authority on Thursday recognized the 50th anniversary of the Feb. 10, 1961, ceremony marking the start of operations at the Niagara Power Project.
Village of Lewiston: Board jumps into work session topics
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:40 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston have begun to take aim at issues hovering over the municipality. At Monday's monthly work session, the board entered into discourse on topics including charitable collections, directing people around the village and picking up residential trash.
Youngstown takes on crime
Sat, Feb 12th 2011 01:40 pm
Youngstown residents turned out in force Tuesday to discuss a recent spike in home break-ins and burglaries of property in the village and what to do about it.
Valentine's Day in the Village of Lewiston
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:45 pm
'Be Mine with Wine'
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:45 pm
Feb. 11-13 is "Be Mine with Wine" on the Niagara Wine Trail.
Academy announces 'Oscars Designer Challenge 2011'
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:20 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is inviting the public to vote on an element of its annual Oscar telecast. In "Oscars Designer Challenge 2011," nine up-and-coming fashion designers are vying to have their original evening gown worn by one of the awards escorts during the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27. Members of the fashion and entertainment press will be introduced to the 10 designers and their creations at a runway fashion show on Feb. 15 at the Academy's Beverly Hills, Calif., headquarters.
Obit -- Frank Thomas Tripi
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:00 pm
Frank Thomas Tripi, 63, a former resident of Lewiston and Youngstown, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs, Colo., after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Artpark's 'Black & White Ball - On Stage' May 21
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:00 pm
For more than 37 years, Artpark has presented creative inspiration, artistic discovery and award-winning programming that has provided immeasurable benefits to the Western New York region as a premier visual and performing arts destination. Artpark supporters and patrons are invited to an evening as only Artpark can create - a "Black & White Ball - On Stage" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater on Saturday, May 21.
Catch 'Glee' live in concert
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:00 pm
On the heels of blockbuster ratings for the post-Super Bowl episode Sunday night, Twentieth Century Fox Television and "Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy have announced that the critically acclaimed "Glee Live! In Concert!," starring 13 members of the television show's cast, will return to North American concert stages this spring.
'Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2' premiering March 13 on ABC Family
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 02:55 pm
Family, friendship and loyalty aren't just for two-legged souls in the ABC Family Movie premiere event, "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2," premiering Sunday, March 13, at 9 p.m.
Bob Dylan to perform with Mumford & Sons and Avett Brothers at Grammys
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 02:55 pm
Ten-time Grammy winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Bob Dylan will perform with current Grammy nominee Mumford & Sons and folk-rock band the Avett Brothers in a special salute to acoustic music.
Yolanda Adams, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride and Florence Welch to celebrate 'Queen of Soul'
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 02:55 pm
As a "Valentine" and "get-well card" to Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and Grammy Legend Award recipient Aretha Franklin, four-time Grammy winner Yolanda Adams, four-time Grammy winner and Latin Grammy winner Christina Aguilera, Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson, country superstar Martina McBride and current nominee Florence Welch will perform together on "The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards."
Ceretto: Cap property taxes and cut mandates at same time
Fri, Feb 11th 2011 02:40 pm
One week after Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented his executive budget, Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-138th/Lewiston, is renewing his call for mandate relief to be tied to a property-tax cap in order to ensure that Western New York residents receive real tax relief. Neither proposal was included in the governor's proposed spending plan issued on Feb. 1.
Students in 'Three Little Pigs'
Thu, Feb 10th 2011 06:00 pm
Cultural Night preparations
Thu, Feb 10th 2011 06:00 pm
Holy Ghost Lutheran School's pre-K four class welcomes Leona Gonzales to class. She is re-enacting the story of the "Three Sisters."
Falcons support Coaches vs. Cancer
Thu, Feb 10th 2011 05:00 pm
Last Friday's Niagara Frontier League boys basketball game between Niagara-Wheatfield and visiting Grand Island was also a fundraiser for Coaches vs. Cancer, an endeavor championed by Norm Stewart, former head coach of the University of Missouri's men's basketball program and a cancer survivor, and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
 

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