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Live comedy will once again take the stage this year at the Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre (MAFAC) as part of Curtain Up! 2005 thanks to the generous support of M&T Bank.

Buffalo native Tom Irwin, who now makes his home in Los Angeles, returns as host of "A Night of Casual Comedy" for the third consecutive year. A professional comedian with experience in LA, New York City, and on Department of Defense tours including several trips this year to Iraq and Afghanistan, Irwin was a key player in the Curtain Up! 2003 and 2004 shows and is thrilled to be back again as host.

Joining Irwin this year are three comedians, Jeff Capri, Eugene Mirman, and Tim Jones who've already drawn rave reviews in appearances around the country, entertaining our troops, and on some of the c…

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See the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in a whole new way on a guided tour. These hour-long tours, led by specially trained volunteers, are held every Saturday at 10am. The tours are $9 per person and reservations are required two weeks in advance.

The guided tour includes the newly replanted Palm Dome, Fern House, Rainforest, Desert House and the Gardensi renowned orchid and ivy collections.

To book your tour, call the education department at 827-1584 ext. 291.

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National Hockey League Hall of Famer, former Buffalo Sabres Captain and close friend to children throughout Western New York, Pat LaFontaine along with Tom & Heather Golisano, Sabres Alumni and current team players gathered for the opening of the Lion's Den at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo on Monday, Aug. 29. A state-of-the-art interactive computer and game room for patients at Women & Children's Hospital, the Lion's Den is designed to provide a sanctuary where children can escape the pressures of having a serious illness or injury. This Lion's Den is only the second hospital playroom of its kind and features four XBOX games, personal computers with Internet access and a privacy pod with a web cam and extra large monitor with video conferencing capability to allow patients an…

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Okay, so you might have seen our ad in the new issue of Buffalo Rising Magazine and wonder what is going on? Why is there a guy on a bike in the air over Potomac Avenue with Frosty the Snowman holding a sign that has the X-Games crossed out and X-Mas written below? The best way to describe it is that it is funny. Seriously, why would Frosty be out in August?

The whole Potomac Street jump came about as a whim and Frosty showed up at the last minute to make fun of the X-Games, but he quickly headed to colder climates after the shoot. The idea came about on a Friday afternoon because Colleen at Buffalo Rising was looking for our ad and we were out of ideas. We had to do something that people can relate to, something they see everyday and is easily u…

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Here's a photo of what is taking place on Elmwood Avenue in downtown Buffalo at the moment. A sea of people are currently scoping out a variety of art, performances, and killer food. Everyone is gearing up for the kids parade @ 4:00. There's still plenty of food and fun to be had, and the kid's parade is spectacular. When was the last time that you saw a roaming band leading hundreds of children down the street carrying a huge caterpillar float? Well, today's your chance! Remember, 4:00 on Elmwood. It starts in the parking lot of the new co-op. Don't forget to check out the new Science Spot across the street. It's the Science Museum's latest expansion in the city. The grand opening was yesterday, and the kids were going nuts. Another great weekend to be in the City of Buffalo.