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Thursday, August 21

Comedy

Staples
- 11pm: The Francis Bacon Experiment. Improv & sketch comedy. Free

Community Interest

AbLEY (Advisory Board for Lovejoy Elderly & Youth)
- 6-9pm: “Lessons From Homicides.” Movie screening/violence prevention workshop. Visit www.lessonsfromhomicides.com for more info
United Way
- 10am: Networking meeting for the Parachute Group, for outplaced employees and career changers. Call 276-1117 for more info

Films/Screenings

Transit Center Stadium 18 plus IMAX
- 8pm: Screening of the documentary film “I.O.U.S.A.” followed by a live broadcast panel discussion with notable financial leaders Warren Buffett, William Niskanen, Bill Novelli, Pete Peterson, and Dave Walker. Visit www.IOUSATheMovie.com for info

Kid’s Stuff

Roycroft Campus
- 2-4pm: Hand Illumination for kids ages 6-12 (Aug. 19 & 21). Two-day workshop in illuminating printed essays, poems, mottos, stories and book covers. $50. Contact 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com to register

Literary

Brighton Branch Library
- 11am-9pm: Book Sale! Children’s fiction and non-fiction books, adult fiction, VHS tapes, audio tapes, books on tape, and much more.
Crossroads Books
- 7pm: Booksigning and discussion with Jan Nichols, author of “Twin Voices: A Memoir of Polio, The Forgotten Killer.”

Magic

Root Five
- 6-9pm: Magic with Garrett Thomas

Recreation

Shoppe on Main
- 4-6pm, Rte 78: Crochet classes with fiber artist Lisa McCausland (beginner to advanced). $5

Specialty Theater

Artpark
- 8pm: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Aug. 21-24). $25-$45/adults; $12.50-$35 kids 12 & under; $20-$36/seniors (box office, Tickets.com)

Spiritual

Buffalo Zen Center
- 7pm: Zen Centered Yoga & Chi Gong

Tours

Buffalo City Hall
- noon-1pm: Walking tours meet at info desk in lobby. Contact Landmark Society at 852-3300 or www.landmark-niagara.org for info.
Buffalo Tours 2008
- 10am-noon: “New Digs Downtown.” See the new development on Delaware Ave. & learn about its history. Meet at Delaware & W. Mohawk St. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org
History Center of Niagara County
- 10am: Lockport Locks “Flight of Five” walking tours. Daily tours with historian Robert Nemi. Walk to Upton Park & return to the History Center by trolley. Call 439-0431 for reservations
Open-Air Autobus
- 6pm: “Buffalo: The Whirlwind Tour.” Meets at Elmwood Ave. & Bidwell Pkwy. $20 (children 12 and under, $10). Contact The Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, Architecture & Culture at 854-3749 or OpenAirBuffalo@aol.com
Tour Lockport Trolley
- 9am-5pm: Operating daily during July & August. The Lockport Passport includes admission to the Erie Canal Discovery Center, the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises, & more.Call 439-0431 for info

Workshops

Adams Art Gallery
- 6-8pm: Native American Traditional Arts Classes: Beadworking with Kari Kennedy. $20 (includes materials) Call 366-7450 to register
Advisory Board for Lovejoy Elderly & Youth
- 6-9pm: Free movie showing and violence prevention workhop conducted by the staff and crew of Lessons from Homicides.
United Way
- 9-11am: Six Sigma Quality Improvement in Nonprofits. Free Training Program. Contact gail.calisto@uwbec.org or 887-2776 to RSVP. Advance registration required.
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