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Pavilion elementary students getting first taste of musical theater with Peter Pan
More than 50 fourth and fifth graders at Pavilion Central School are getting their first exposure to musical theater with a production of Peter Pan Jr., and show director Rebecca Marczyk said the students have been doing a great job getting ready for Thursday's debut.Tryouts were in January, with much of the preparation and rehearsal until recently in classrooms."I find they have improved a lot from where we first started," Marczyk said. "I've seen them grow a lot. They've never been on stage before. And we've only been on the stage here for a month."
New location for farmers market up and running with assorted offerings downtown
Warm weather, sunny skies and new faces made for a good beginning of a new location of Genesee Country Farmers Market, Manager Rebecca Grela says.Grela was working the market at its new site in the lot at School and Jackson streets in downtown Batavia Friday.“And it's a
Celebrating Our Own: Buffalo State Alumna Brianna Ware Shaping Futures at Cleveland Hill Schools
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we spoke with Brianna Ware, an educator and graduate of Buffalo State University. Initially aiming to be a guidance counselor, Ware found her calling in teaching after observing a kindergarten class. This led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s in literacy from Buffalo State, known for its strong teaching programs.
Famed musical Evita comes to 56 Main stage this weekend
The Batavia Players production of “Evita,” hitting the 56 Main Theater stage this weekend, is high energy, said director Pat Burk.There is nonstop singing and frequent dancing, and the main character, Kristen Gelia's Eva Peron, has 15 costume changes."Evita is very tough because she's rarely offstage," Burk said. If she's offstage, it's for 30 seconds. She literally sings over half the score, so it's a very difficult role. You need a strong voice, strong acting skills, and the ability to be very quick, manipulate, and move quickly."
New York-style bagel shop preps to grow space, hours in East Aurora
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Dopest Dough is working on an expansion in East Aurora to boost commercial capacity for its wholesale operations and expand retail opportunities. The bagel bakery at 695 Main St. is growing from 1,400 square feet to about 3,500 square feet into adjoining space previously occupied by a bridal shop. The project will create a short-order cooking kitchen nearer to the front, with a larger space in the back reserved for mixing and baking bagels.
Meet Arnold: Adorable Baby Collie Mix Seeking a Forever Home in Akron, NY
Name: Arnold Species: Collie mixed Info: Dog, Male, Baby, Medium Location: Akron, NY, 14001 Description: Arnold is a 3 month old collie mix. Energetic and very playful. Great napper and cuddler. Loves a nap in... Contact Email: oarwny@gmail.com.
Borderland Music Festival
EAST AURORA - The lineup has been released for Borderland, Western New York’s premiere music festival at the historic Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY. Located less than 20 miles south of Buffalo, the sixth year of the event will feature three days of internationally-acclaimed music, regional artisans, and locally-curated food and drink. This beautiful Knox Farm stables set the backdrop for 25+ bands on two stages throughout the weekend.
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