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Theater

THEATER: 'tick, tick ... BOOM!' set to explode at NU

Gregory Fletcher had mixed feelings the first time he saw Jonathan Larson’s “tick, tick ... BOOM!”....more>>

THEATER: A trio of Niagara County shows
About three weeks ago, theater season got its official kickoff in the Buffalo area with Curtain Up! 2009. But this weekend seems like the unofficial starting point for Niagara County’s theater year.
THEATER: Curtain Up! returns
As another summer comes to a close, the lights are ready to go up again in Buffalo.
THEATER: 'Joseph' dances back to Artpark
Some days it’s all good.
Like recently when I went to do an interview with the director of the new musical at Artpark and I got to sit in on the first rehearsal they were doing in full costume.
LIFESTYLE: Local theater groups look to stay in the black amidst economic blues
There’s nothing a performer likes more than to play before a full house.
The economic climate of the past 18 months or so has made that goal tougher to achieve for those involved with the three Tonawanda-area theater groups.
THEATER: 'The Underpants' revealed at NU
When comedian Steve Martin decided to adapt the play “The Underpants,” he said it was because the plot was so simple.
THEATER: Shea's new Broadway season; a closer look
It was a night for Shea’s season ticket holders March 12, as the theater announced its 2009-10 M&T Bank Broadway Series schedule.
THEATER: “Ah, Wilderness!” a success
The pleasing slice of Americana ”Ah, Wilderness!” is the closest Eugene O’Neill ever came to writing a comedy.
THEATER: The year in local theater
Buffalo’s 2008 theatrical tragedy did not transfer to Niagara County and Ken-Ton theaters.
THEATER: Feder breathes life into “Nutcracker” on NFHS stage
“These are the giant forks and spoons that the gingerbreads carry. Aren’t they cute?”
Beverley Ann Feder holds up a giant-sized Styrofoam eating utensils covered in silver sparkles. She is guiding a visitor through a storage room that holds many of the props from her ballet, “The Nutcracker” which she has produced for the last 31 years for the Greater Niagara Ballet Company.

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• BLOTTER: Police reports published Nov. 20
• CITY OF LOCKPORT: Teen charged in fatal hit-run
• BLOTTER: Police reports published Nov. 19
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Sports

• BUFFALO BILLS: Fewell picked to replace Jauron as Bills coach
• BUFFALO BILLS: What’s next?
• H.S. CROSS COUNTRY: Raiders win Class D state title
• H.S. BOYS SOCCER: Three’s a charm for Wilson
• STEEL DARTS: Schultz wins dart tournament at Newfane Manor

Communities

• CITY OF LOCKPORT: Holiday Gift Show signals change of season
• FUNDRAISING: Eastern Niagara United Way closes in on goal
• THE GIVING SPIRIT: Volunteers plan 18th annual free Thanksgiving dinner
• UNITED WAY: Eastern Niagara campaign is in need of a boost
• CITY OF LOCKPORT: Recording artist series booked at Palace

Lifestyle

• Sex therapist proposes 'Naked Sundays'
• JUNK MAIL: What's in a claim?
• BOOK REVIEW: Former coach runs down Bills’ greatest hits
• DOUBLE TROUBLE: Pickiness not always the problem with tots
• WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: NYC takes pity on Niagara

Night & Day

• "The Pro-Love Tour" hits the Riv
• ART: The NACC presents Holiday Extravaganza, "Artists and Friends"
• COLUMN: When life and sitcom lines blur
• COLUMN: Growing up on 'Sesame Street'
• MUSIC: The songs (and paintings) of Ron Hawkins

Weekly Features

• MIDDLEPORT: Teen shines in community as he pursues Eagle Scout rank
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Liz Larimore of Newfane is exploring engineering
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Educator Greg Johnson enjoys helping kids learn
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Neumanns of Ransomville mark 70th anniversary
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Young singer Chelsea Pelsone raising funds for food bank

Opinion

• GUEST EDITORIAL: Reform New York education
• FROM THE VALLEY: One flu over and the cuckoo test
• OUR VIEW: License plates were an easy mark
• GEORGE ROOT: Some good ideas
• OUR VIEW: Now residents see fire union dysfunction

Bills

• BILLS: Wilson says big changes could be coming
• BILLS: Brohm signed off Packers' practice squad
• BILLS: Fewell makes impression on first day as Bills coach
• BUFFALO BILLS: Fewell picked to replace Jauron as Bills coach
• BUFFALO BILLS: What’s next?

Sabres

• SABRES: Panthers cruise to 6-2 win over Buffalo
• SABRES: Ennis gets first, Buffalo tops Philly
• SABRES: Pominville scores shootout winner as Buffalo beats Calgary
• SABRES: Miller does it again in 3-1 victory over Edmonton
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