Best Bets: Teen filmmakers, ‘Erie Canal’ video, Talich Quartet
1. Steven Spielberg, eat your heart out. The next generation of filmmakers has arrived. See the results at 3 p. m. Sunday when Squeaky Wheel and Preservation Buffalo Niagara screen some thought-provoking shorts from Buffalo Youth Media Institute. (Updated: 11/12/09 11:05 AM )
Creating harmony with Iran
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — It’s a seemingly simple approach to one of the modern world’s most vexing political problems: By marrying the lutes of the East with violas of the West, composer Hafez Nazeri says he wants to create harmony between the U. S. and his native Iran. (Updated: 11/10/09 7:02 AM )
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Making do with patched plates
Recycling and reusing is not a new idea. In the 18th century, well-to-do European and American families bought made-to-order dinner sets from China that were sent across the ocean in ships. (Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
Tie is another pattern from a small company
Dear Vicki: You keep highlighting patterns that I can’t find. Why?— Margie T. (Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
Design Notes
Design tip: (Updated: 11/06/09 6:58 AM )
Warming Trend: Hot choices on coat racks this year
All the trends you're seeing in women's fashion — plaids, animal prints and, of course, ruffles — aren't just for shirts, dresses and your favorite accessories. (Updated: 11/06/09 8:21 AM )
Social Notes
United Methodist Women of Christ United Methodist Church will have a luncheon meeting at noon Nov. 13 at the Snyder church. The Rev. Matt Stengel will speak. The cost for lunch is $5. (Updated: 11/05/09 7:24 AM )
The Buzz: ‘Sweet Street,’ public baths
The ghosts of plumbing past (Updated: 11/05/09 7:58 AM )
Best Bets
1. They don’t make firehouses like they used to. See for yourself when the Buffalo Fire Historical Society unveils its holiday display Saturday. Light up your world with this collection of 80 decorated model firehouses, and don’t forget about Firefighter Claus, because he will be there, too. Display runs from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturdays through Jan. 30 at Buffalo Fire Museum, 1850 William St. (Updated: 11/05/09 7:24 AM )
Poetry and Literature Calendar/ A list of readings and workshops
SUNDAY, 2 to 4 p.m.: Open reading featuring Annette Daniels Taylor and Kristi Meal. Additional reading slots available. Road Less Traveled Theater at the Market Arcade, 617 Main St. $5. (Updated: 11/01/09 6:45 AM )
Sunday essentials
The Bills may not be having a winning season, but it’s still nice to show your team spirit. And it’s not difficult with all the fun new options, some that are even a little feminine. (Updated: 11/01/09 6:45 AM )
ThisWeek Some recommended events for the week of November 1 -7
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Your Place / Home Q & A
Q:My brother tracked in, on his work shoes, grease and oil from an auto repair shop. I have old, worn hardwood floors from when I purchased the house and haven’t been able to redo them yet. (Updated: 11/01/09 6:44 AM )
A sweet deal —dentists buy candy, send it to troops
Try to imagine Halloween costumes that represent cavity-free teeth and safe fun. Boring, you say? Doctors and dentists don’t necessarily want you to dress as a mouth or a flashlight, but they do want those topics on your mind for the act-crazy, eat-too-many- sweets Halloween holiday. (Updated: 10/31/09 7:50 AM )