Visitors at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport can take a little side trip into America’s Grape Country. An exhibit in the airport’s Regional Gallery Showcase, “Sip, Swirl, Savor the Experience,” touts the region’s role as the “Grape Juice Capital of the World” and its growing importance in the nation’s wine industry. The exhibit will remain in the airport gallery, which is located inside security across from the Anchor Bar, through October. For more information, visit www.chautauquawinetrail.org or www.niagarawinetrail.org .

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The Art of the Broadside celebrates 40 years of the art of the poetry broadside drawn from the collection of White Pine Press. The live auction and sale takes place from 7 to 10 p. m. next Friday, with previews from noon to 6 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday, in WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington St. The auction includes a wine and cheese reception. Admission is $8 advance, $10 at the door and $5 for members of WNY Book Arts Collaborative and Just Buffalo Literary Center. Visit www.wnybookarts.org/broadside.php .

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The Amherst Male Glee Club is opening membership to men of all ages who like to sing. Rehearsals take place every Thursday in Amherst High School, 4301 Main St., Amherst. Interested singers can come for open rehearsals on Thursday, Sept. 16 or 23. Call 875-2958.

The Grand Island Community Chorus invites all interested singers to participate in the first fall rehearsal at 7 p. m. Sept. 12 in New Apostolic Church, Stony Point and Bedell roads, Grand Island. Call 773-5075.

The Cheektowaga Community Chorus will hold auditions for new members in all vocal parts from 7 to 9:30 p. m. Tuesdays throughout September in Cleveland Heights Christian Church, 4774 Union Road, Cheektowaga. Cheektowaga residency is not required. For information, call Chris at 937-6204 or e-mail cheektowaga_chorus@yahoo.com .

The Lutheran Chorale of the Niagara Frontier will begin rehearsals from 7 to 9 p. m. Sept. 14 in St. Luke Lutheran Church, Union Road and Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga. All experienced singers are welcome. Call 741-4573 or 675-1065 or visit www.thelutheranchoraleoftheniagara frontier.com.

Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” will take place at 7 p. m. Sept. 14 and 15 and at 10 a. m. Sept. 18 in Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. Actors of all ages are sought for 26 roles. Crew members are also needed. Performances run from Dec. 2-12. Call 592-9038.

The Family Justice Center is seeking submissions for its third annual juried art show and auction, “Mosaic,” which is a silent and live auction featuring works by Western New York artists. The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p. m. Oct. 21 in Asbury Hall, 341 Delaware Ave.

The show is open to artists 16 years and older working on canvas and paper in any medium, including photography. The show recognizes the courage and resilience of survivors of domestic violence, so works must be culturally sensitive and focused on change and hope. Submissions must be received by Sept. 13. For more information and an entry form, visit www.mosaicbuffalo.com . For more information about the Family Justice Center or “Mosaic,” call the center at 558-5281 or visit www.fjcsafe.org .

Send submissions for Behind the Scenes at least 14 days in advance to: Behind the Scenes, c/o The Buffalo News, 1 News Plaza, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, N. Y. 14240; e-mail gustocal@buffnews.com ; or fax 849-3445.

—Evonne Austin