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Some recommended events for the week of Nov. 15 -21
Published: November 15, 2009, 12:30 am
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TODAY
Pan again
What: “Hook” Why: This Steven Spielberg-directed continuation of the Peter Pan story stars Robin Williams as Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook and Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell. Watch for Phil Collins as Inspector Good. What else: Part of the Perry’s Ice Cream Free Family Film series at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, it’s free. Info: Doors open at 1 p. m., show starts at 2 p. m. Firstcome, first-served tickets are available at Wegman’s customer service desks in Erie and Niagara counties, and at the door at 646 Main St.
MONDAY
Book a bargain
What: Clearfield Library book sale Why: Snap up nearly new and gently used paperbacks, hardcovers, magazines and other reading materials for a fraction of the original price. What else: Help out the library with your purchase. Info: Runs 10 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. at Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville. Continues through Wednesday.
Tour the world
What: International Education Week programs at UB Why: Lectures, discussions, films and performances about Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, China, Indonesia, India, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Argentina, Turkey and Cuba. What else: Exhibits of photos and origami, dance performances and an in-depth discussion of Thai cooking are planned. Info: Most events are free and take place all week on both the North and South campus. For details, check out http://wings. buffalo.edu/intlser vices/special_events. html.
FRIDAY
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What: Inside the Artist’s Studio: An Evening with Gregory Crewdson Why: Part of the Gusto at the Gallery series, this free evening begins from 5 to 7 p. m. with an art activity for all ages in the education classroom at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery What else: Curator Heather Pisanti will lead the conversation with Crewdson, an American artist who uses large-scale sets and film crews for his haunting and evocative photographs, as he discusses his artistic process and shares his personal favorites. Info: Admission is free; parking costs $3 in the lot at the gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave.
SATURDAY
Toe and his woes
What: “Shorts” Why: Take the whole family to this PG-rated film about Toe Thompson, who lives in Black Falls, and what happens to him, his friends and their town when a rainbow stone that grants wishes falls from the sky. What else: Tickets are $2 to this action-adventure tale, which includes such characters as Nose Noseworthy and Helvetica Black and stars Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and James Spader. Info: Shows begin at 11 a. m. and 1:30 p. m. Tickets are sold at the door of the Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Call 692-2113 or go to www.rivieratheatre.org for more info. —Anne Neville
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