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January 2010

January 10-February 21
GALLERY. Joseph Whalen Exhibit. Opening reception, Sunday, January 10, 2-5 pm. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2-5 pm. Closed January 18 & February 15. Kenan Center House Gallery.

January 12
SPECIAL PROGRAM.Social Skills & Table Manners with John Bourdage. Free arts program presented by the Kenan Arts Council. 12:45 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

January 14
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Hand Applique with Quilters' Guild. 7-9 pm. Public is welcome. Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

January 23
SPECIAL EVENT. Tea & Tour. 2-4 pm. Enjoy a variety of teas along with delicious pastries followed by a tour of the exhibit with artist Joe Whalen. $15/person. Advance reservation only. Call 433-2617 or stop in Kenan Center Business Office.

January 25
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Herb Study Program. 7 pm. Monthly program presented by the Friends of the Kenan Herb Club. Free to the public. Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

February 2010

Week of February 1
EDUCATION. Kindermusik, Ballroom Dancing and Spanish for Elementary Years begin. See Education page for details on all classes.

February 9
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Tim Reinsel, W.A.R.P.D. Productions. Free arts program presented by the Kenan Arts Council. 12:45 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

February 11
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Fabric Dyeing with Kathleen Gaines. Presented by the Kenan Quilters' Guild. 7-9 pm. Open to the public. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

February 13.
THEATER. SOLD OUT.Rumpelstilskin with Matthias Kuchta. 7 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Tickets $10 adults, $9 seniors and members, $8 children.

February 13.
THEATER WORKSHOP. Puppet-Making Workshop with Matthias Kuchta. 1 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room. $12 adults/$6 children. (Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent.) Advance registration required.

February 26 & 27.
SPECIAL EVENT. 50th Edition of the Lockport Club Charity Ring Circus.Fri, Feb 26, 7 pm. Sat, Feb 27, 1 and 4 pm. Adults $4/children $2. Presale tickets available at Spalding Ace Hardware and Kenyons. Kenan Center Arena. For information, call 434-8905.

February 28-April 2
GALLERY. Uncommon Portraits for Art & Commerce. Featuring the work of photographer kc kratt and illustrators Josh Flanigan and Jean-Pierre Thimot. Free opening reception Sunday, February 28, 2-5 pm. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2-5 pm.

March 2010

March 1-April 2
GALLERY. Uncommon Portraits for Art & Commerce Continues. Featuring the work of photographer kc kratt and illustrators Josh Flanigan and Jean-Pierre. Thimot. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2-5 pm.

March 9
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Fiber Artist Pamela O'Brien Demonstration. Free arts program presented by the Kenan Arts Council. 12:45 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

March 20
THEATER.Free Night of Entertainment with W.A.R.P.D. Productions and Friends. Featuring "Defiant Monkey Comedy Improv," Chris Turon & Friends Singing Group, and three locally written one act plays. For information, call 534-6347. Taylor Theater. 7 pm.

March 20
POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 24TH--SPECIAL EVENT. World Kickboxing Association Eastern U.S. Light Heavyweight Championship featuring Amer Abdullah. Kenan Arena. 7 pm. Call 439-5232.

March 22
FREE PROGRAM.Friends of the Kenan Herb Club host a free public program with Geri Hens, organic honey specialist from Pendleton, who will talk about the type of herbs to plant to attract honey bees. Taylpor theater Meeting Room. 7 pm.

April 2010

April 11-May 9
GALLERY. Storrs All High Photo Show. Annual showcase of photography produced by western and central New York high school students. Free opening reception and awards, Sunday, April 11, 2-5 pm. Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Closed holidays. Sponsored by Walmart.

April 16 & 17 FRIDAY & SATURDAY
THEATER. Drew the Dramatic Fool. Drew Richardson, aka, the Dramatic Fool, has been called a "world class visual comedian." His one-man show will have you in stitches! Tickets: $10 adults, $9 seniors and members, $8 children. 7 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater.

Circus Skills and Performance Workshop with Drew Richardson. For parents and children, performing artists, and anyone interested in delving into the fine art of physical comedy! 1 pm, Saturday, April 17. Participants will be introduced to the worlds of theatre and the circus arts. Fee is $12 adults; $6 children. Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for performance must be purchased separately. Call 433-2617 to reserve your workshop space and purchase tickets by phone.

April 23 & 30
THEATER. Neil Simon's Prisoner of Second Avenue with W.A.R.P.D. Productions. 7:30 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Tickets: $10. For information, call 990-6347.

April 24
THEATER. Neil Simon's Prisoner of Second Avenue with W.A.R.P.D. Productions. 2:30 & 7:30 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Tickets: $10. For information, call 990-6347.

May 2010

May 1
THEATER. Neil Simon's Prisoner of Second Avenue with W.A.R.P.D. Productions. 2:30 & 7:30 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Tickets: $10. For information, call 990-6347.

May 5-7 WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY & PERFORMANCES. Cello Fury. Pittsburgh-based Cello Fury boldly defies the boundaries of classical and rock music, creating a sound that's totally unique! Cello Fury is a rarity in the music world: three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer performing high-octane music in widely ranging venues. Appealing to a wide audience -- from kids to adults, metal heads to classical music lovers -- sets Cello Fury apart from your average rock band. Releasing their first music video with the John Lennon Education Foundation, they have performed as soloists with the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops under the direction of Marvin Hamlisch. The Kenan Center is proud to present them in a residency week program that will include public and in-school programs as well as a master class (see details below).

Lecture/Demonstation, Werdnesday, May 5, 1-3 pm: The public is invited to enjoy this very special opportunity to not only enjoy the performing talents of Cellofourte, but learn more about their particular path as young musicians in the classical music field. $5 per person.

Master Class for Music Teachers, Wednesday, May 5, 6 pm. Cost: $8 per person. Advanced reservations requested by calling 433-2617.

Public Performance, Friday, May 7, 7 pm: Regular ticket prices apply (see below). Tickets: $10 adults/$9 seniors & members/$8 children unless otherwise noted. Kenan Center Taylor Theater.

June 2010

June 4-6
SPECIAL EVENT. 40th Anniversary 100 American Craftsmen Show. Fri, 6-9 pm; Sat, 10 am-6 pm; Sun, 11 am-5 pm. Kenan Center Arena.

June 4
THEATER. Broadway Concert Series. Featuring Broadway favorites with W.A.R.P.D. Productions. Taylor Theater. 7:30 pm. $8 advance/$10 at the door.For information, call 534-6347.

June 5
THEATER. Broadway Concert Series. Featuring Broadway favorites with W.A.R.P.D. Productions. Taylor Theater. 2:30 & 7:30 pm. $8 advance/$10 at the door.For information, call 534-6347.

June 10
SPECIAL EVENT.Music Arts Program end of school year concert. North Park Middle School. 6:30 pm.

June 27
SPECIAL EVENT.Art, Books & Tea: An Afternoon with Author Lauren Belfer and Artist Nancy Belfer. Advance reservation only.1-4 pm. Featuring tea (menu includes chicken salad, dessert and assorted hot and cold teas), presentation by artist Nancy Belfer, featured in the current gallery exhibit, and book talk/signing with author Lauren Belfer for her new novel, "A Fierce Radiance." $45/person includes tea and book; $20/person tea only. Books may be purchased following the book talk; limited quantities available. The public is welcome to attend the book talk/signing for a donation of $10. All proceeds benefit the Kenan Center and its year round programming in arts, education and recreation. Call 433-2617 for reservations.

July 2010

July 16
GALLERY. Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit. Juried show featuring 52 Western New York artists in diverse media. Free opening reception and awards, Friday, June 16, 7-9 pm. Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sun, 2-5pm. Closed holidays. Through September 3.

July 30
GALLERY. Summer Music Arts Proigram Concert. 10 am. Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Free to the public.

August 2010

Aug 1-31
GALLERY (continuing). Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit. Juried show featuring 52 Western New York artists in diverse media. Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sun, 2-5pm. Closed holidays. Through September 3.

August 21
SPECIAL EVENT. Sports & Recreation Soccer Championship BBQ. 3-7 pm. Games, food, music, entertainment and prizes. Call the Arena at 433-2619 for more details.

September 2010

September 1-3
GALLERY (continuing). Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit. Juried show featuring 52 Western New York artists in diverse media.Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sun, 2-5pm. Closed holidays. Through September 3.

September 9
QUILTERS' GUILD PROGRAM. "Quilt Repair, Storage & Care with Ellen DeWind." 7-9 pm. Free. Hosted by the Kenan Quilters' Guild.

September 11
QUILTERS' GUILD WORKSHOP. "Paper Piecing Kimono" with Susan McKenna. $10 members/$15 non-members. 9 am-3 pm. Free. Hosted by the Kenan Quilters' Guild.

September 12
GALLERY. Connections: Art Committee Invitational Exhibit. Featuring work by artists on the art committee as well as invited artists in a variety of media. Opening reception, Sunday, September 12, 2-5 pm. Hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Through October 3.

September 14
KENAN ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAM. "Flower Design on the Cutting Edge," with Mary Lou Chamberlain. 12:45 pm. Free. Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

October 2010

October 14
GALLERY. Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Exhibit. Public reception and awards, Sunday, October 24, 2-5 pm. Hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Through November 14. Closed November 2 and 11.

October 14
KENAN ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAM. "From the Library Shelves: What's New In Art," with Lockport Public Library director, Marie Bindeman. 12:45 pm. Free. Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

October 12-16
THEATRE. Missoula Children's Theatre Residency. Our popular MCT residency returns with an original production of The Tortoise Versus the Hare: The Greatest Race. The MCT production will feature a cast of local children from grades K-12. Group auditions, Tuesday, October 12 starting at 4 pm. Two performances, Saturday, October 16, at 3 and 7 pm. Location TBA. Tickets available starting October 1. All seats $6.

October 14
QUILTERS' GUILD PROGRAM. Flying Geese with Bev Rosenberg; Hexagons with Barb Sanford; Curved Piecing with Judy Schryver; and Log Cabin with Linda Davis. 7-9 pm. Free. Hosted by the Kenan Quilters' Guild.

October 16
QUILTERS' GUILD WORKSHOP. Christmas ornaments with Stephanie Drehs. 9 am-3 pm. $10 members; $15 non-members. Hosted by the Kenan Quilters' Guild.

November 2010

November 1-14
GALLERY (continuing). Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Exhibit. Public reception and awards, Sunday, October 24, 2-5 pm. Hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Through November 14. Closed November 2 and 11.

November 11
QUILTERS' GUILD PROGRAM. Tuscarora Rasied Bead Work. 7-9 pm. Free. Hosted by the Kenan Quilters' Guild.

November 13
QUILTERS' GUILD PROGRAM. UFO/Cuddle Quilts. 9 am-3 pm. $10 members; $15 non-members. Hosted by the Kenan Quilters' Guild.

November 19-21
SPECIAL EVENT. Kenan Arts Council Holiday Gift Show. Juried show featuring local and regional artisans, gourmet food vendors, goodie booth, herbal gift sale, and basket raffle. Hours: Friday, 5-9 pm; Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, 11 am-5 pm. $3.

December 2010

December 6-17
SPECIAL EVENT. Holiday House Festival of Trees. Open house featuring festively decorated Kenan Center House. Free and open to the public, Monday-Friday, Noon-5 pm; Sat & Sun (Dec 11 & 12), 2- 5pm.