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See the magic of Hidden Valley this winter with one of our horse-drawn sleigh or wagon tours. Tours are 40 minutes, $20 per person (age 2 and under are free). Vehicles are determined by weather. Tours will be offered Saturdays & Sundays at 1pm & 2pm on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec, 21, 22, 28 & 29; and every weekend in January and February 2014. Reservations required (by credit card). $60 dinner packages for two also available (includes tour and $25 dining card for use at HVAA restaurants). Private group tours (up to 16 people): $320, and 2-person carriage rides: $240 available as well. For details and reservations call 585.535.4100.

Market Street Art Studios will be hosting an Opening Reception for the Black and White Exhibition from 1pm to 4pm, Sunday, January 9th. Over forty works of original art by twenty-five local artists. Refreshments will be served.

For The Music Productions Presents: A Failed Apology, Creekview, Yesterday Vs Tomorrow, Accidentals, & Arrow Trail! Sunday, February 9th $7.00 pre-sale, $10.00 day of show All Ages (under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian) Doors open at 6:00pm For tickets, order online on: http://mapleentcom.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=134821 or call: (716) 831-3271 --- A Failed Apology: https://www.facebook.com/AFailedApology Pop Punk from Buffalo, NY. Band interests: Going to the gym, golfing, hanging with friends, and RAGING Creekview: https://www.facebook.com/Creekviewny Swinging out of suburbia into Buffalo's pop punk scene is Creekview. Drawing influences from numerous bands, such as The Wonder Years and The Story So Far, Creekview is showing that they are ready to roll in with a strong work ethic, preparation, and a determination on making a name for themselves. The four high school friends after a few years of growing up together are ready to emerge as the pop punk band-to-see in Buffalo. Yesterday Vs Tomorrow: https://www.facebook.com/YesterdayVs.Tomorrow Roll down the windows and mindlessly sing along, throw some headphones on and dance while you vacuum. Those small things in life are part of its beauty, after all. & I say that yeah, we're those weird people that talk about that Jesus guy and say that it's good to follow Him, but it's more than that. Yesterday Vs. Tomorrow exists to tell you that you are loved. We care about every punk kid, local music fan, and friend of ours that is reading this and listening to us, or choosing not to listen to us. Because love is even bigger than life, and those preachers on tv and picketers saying that God hates homosexuals, or that God hates anyone at all are wrong. And we're here to tell you that that impostor of a god they're selling isn't real. The real God is love, and He put you here, not once, but every morning you wake up, for a purpose. You matter. No matter what anyone says. You're still here, aren't you? Accidentals: https://www.facebook.com/HungoverInBuffalo Somewhere in the frozen wastelands of Buffalo, NY, Ryan and Tim ventured across the buttcrack between West Seneca and South Buffalo to meet Mike. After many a booze-soaked nights and hissy fit fights, the horrifying brainchild know as Accidentals was born, and were not proud of it. Arrow Trail: https://www.facebook.com/arrowtrail Pop Rock from Buffalo, NY. Kelsey LaPiano - Vocals/Guitar, Mike Wojtaszczyk - Guitar/Vocals, Matt Schultz - Bass/Vocals, Wade Miesowicz - Drums --- Sunday, February 9th $7.00 pre-sale, $10.00 door tickets All Ages (under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian) Doors open at 6:00pm at: The Forvm Maple Ridge Plaza 4224 Maple Rd. @ Sweet Home Buffalo, NY 14226

The Southtowns Chinese New Year Event Planning Committee is inviting local residents to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 9 at a free, community event. Attendees will welcome the year of the Horse with Chinese cultural activities and traditions. Several area organizations have partnered to host the Southtowns' Chinese New Year Community Event. The group hosting the event includes the Confucius Institute at the State University of New York at Buffalo, EZ Mandarin of Western New York, the Chinese Club of Western New York, Gold Summit Martial Arts Institute, the Town of Orchard Park Recreation Department and Bryant & Stratton College. The event will take place from Noon to 3 p.m. at the Bryant & Stratton College Southtowns Campus in Orchard Park, NY. 

The hosting organizations are delighted to partner together to bring this unique cultural celebration to the Southtowns community. Area families will be able to take part in the Chinese New Year festivities and have fun while learning more about Chinese culture. 
 For more information about how to participate in the event, please contact: EZ Mandarin of Western New York at (716) 868-3298 or [email protected].

11 a.m., John T Murray Post 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. All Vietnam and Vietnam-era personnel invited. For more information call Danny, 716-366-2287.

'Into Light', featuring music dealing with subjects of light and darkness, life and death, Lent and repentance. Inspired by the 'light' theme, we thought it would be interesting to combine both music and lighting effects in a concert setting. To really make an impact, we have commissioned an impressive Medieval-style candelabra from local blacksmith, Andrew Chambers. This candelabra will become the centerpiece of the Into Light concert series.

10am-5pm - $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are free! Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information.

Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - *Included with admission Color and Light - This exhibit captures the gardens as it is transformed into a wonderland of sight and sound. Plant life soaked in vibrant colors, landmarks painted with rich dynamic light, and uniquely decorated displays, provoke the imagination during NIGHT LIGHTS 2013. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information.

January 29 - February 1, February 5-8 & February 12-15 6-9pm Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10pm Fridays & Saturdays Inside the Botanical Gardens! *Doors will not open until 6pm, $10 adults, $8 Garden members, seniors & students, $5 kids 3-12, kids under 3 are free! Guest passes and coupons are not valid during NIGHT LIGHTS, Photography policy - Cameras and mono pods are welcome every night however, tripods are not permitted. *See photographer night, Tickets go on sale January 13, 2014 or you can purchase them at the door, NO LINES! Members and pre-sale tickets - enter through the back door. Exciting NEW elements are in store! The interior of the Gardens will be illuminated with theatrical and interactive lighting to inspire imaginations and delight the senses! Included entertainment: Jan 30 - SlyBoots*, Feb 1 - Spun Out Fire and Sunny Baker*, Feb 7 - The Observers*, Feb 8 - Spun Out Fire and Amanda Barton & Bill Ward*, Feb 14 - Randle and the Late Night Scandals*, Feb 15 - Spun Out Fire. *Bands - 7:30-8:30pm - standing room only. Spun Out Fire will start around 7pm and will perform for about two hours outside, in front of the Gardens. Lighting designs by: SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. Sponsored by: Buffalo Spree Magazine, Local Edge, Star 102.5 and Backyard Party Supply. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information.