10/12/2003 through 11/9/2003 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Description: Tickets: 856.5650 or 1(800)77STAGE. PROOF by David Auburn, Directed by Jane Page. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony® Award for Best Play, PROOF tells the story of a complex family relationship, one woman’s search for her own identity, and the truth behind a mysterious mathematical formula.

November 6-9, 2003-Christmas in the Country. Hamburg Fairgrounds, McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY. Western New York's largest craft show featuring over 250 of the best crafters from all over the country. (716) 648-9733 www.ecfair.org

Date: 11/7/2003-Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens. Description: Come experience a new chapter of Sabres Hockey. An era filled with the promise of a great future, fueled by the desire to win, and the determination to make it happen. With season ticket prices being rolled back,saving fans 6%-8% and many packages being offered, this season is a great time to come out and support the team.

November 8-9 and 15-16, 2003-Taste The Season. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Purchase a passport for one of the two weekends and enjoy a wine and food pairing at each of the fourteen wineries. Discover great holiday gift selections, wines for your seasonal entertaining, and wines to cellar for enjoyment later. Visit at least six wineries over the weekend and receive a "Vintage 2003 Collectible Ornament" as a keepsake of your trip. Proceeds to to Second Harvest and its programs to help feed those who would otherwise go hungry. Passports are $25 (Canadian) and can be purchased at the wineries, or by call Second Harvest, or online. (416) 408-2594 www.niagaraonthelake.com

November 9, 2003, Movie 2pm, Reception 4-5pm,-Yellamma - A Film in Telegu with subtitles. Screening Room, Performing Arts Center, University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY. Based on Shakespeare's Macbethand set in the turbulent times of 19th century India, Yellama is the story of destiny and inevitability. Tickets $10, sales begin at 1pm. (716) 689-6294 or 688-4336

Date: 11/14/2003-Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. Description: Come experience a new chapter of Sabres Hockey. An era filled with the promise of a great future, fueled by the desire to win, and the determination to make it happen. With season ticket prices being rolled back,saving fans 6%-8% and many packages being offered, this season is a great time to come out and support the team.

November 15, 2003, 10am to 4pm-Reptile Experience. Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Visit the Aquarium, and experience the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians as we welcome back the ever-popular Jeff Musial of Nickel City Reptiles. Several live shows are scheduled, where you will witness the world's most dangerous and amazing animals including an American alligator, giant alligator snapping turtles, Argentine horned frogs, enormous boas & pythons, and many more amazing creatures. Sponsored by Univera Healthcare. (716) 285-3575, ext. 206 E-mail: aquariumnf@aol.com

November 16, 2003, 1pm-Buffalo Bills vs. Houston. Ralph Wilson Stadium, One Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY. (716) 648-1800 or (877) BBTICKS toll free for tickets Fax (716) 649-6446 www.buffalobills.com

Date: 11/16/2003 through 12/28/2003 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday-PLAID TIDINGS. Description: Tickets: 716.856.5650 or 1(800)77STAGE By Stuart Ross. HOLIDAY SHOW! Festive musical fun for the whole family! Brimming with Eisenhower-era nostalgia, the creator of FOREVER PLAID delivers a new holiday musical with four-part harmonies and toe-tapping penny loafers, all wrapped up in a big plaid bow!

Date: 11/21/2003-Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes Description: Come experience a new chapter of Sabres Hockey. An era filled with the promise of a great future, fueled by the desire to win, and the determination to make it happen. With season ticket prices being rolled back,saving fans 6%-8% and many packages being offered, this season is a great time to come out and support the team.

November 22, 2003, 11am to 2pm-Santa Arrival. Southgate Plaza, Union Road & Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY. The man in the big red suit will be arriving at Southgate Plaza with face painting, kiddie arts and crafts, trolley rides with Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, music, food and more. (716) 674-5050 www.southgateplaza.com

November 22, 2003 - January 5, 2004-Lights In The Park. Delaware Park, Buffalo. Lights in the Park is a Drive-through Holiday Spectacular featuring animated lighting displays and a collection of Holiday scenes. The event has fast become a tradition to Western New Yorkers. (716) 852-9292

November 23, 2003, 1pm-Buffalo Bills vs. Indianapolis. Ralph Wilson Stadium, One Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY. (716) 648-1800 or (877) BBTICKS toll free for tickets Fax (716) 649-6446 www.buffalobills.com

Date: 11/26/2003-Sabres vs. Washington Capitals. Description: Come experience a new chapter of Sabres Hockey. An era filled with the promise of a great future, fueled by the desire to win, and the determination to make it happen. With season ticket prices being rolled back,saving fans 6%-8% and many packages being offered, this season is a great time to come out and support the team.

Date: 11/28/2003-Sabres vs. Florida Panthers. Description: Come experience a new chapter of Sabres Hockey. An era filled with the promise of a great future, fueled by the desire to win, and the determination to make it happen. With season ticket prices being rolled back,saving fans 6%-8% and many packages being offered, this season is a great time to come out and support the team.

November 28-30, 2003, Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm-The Nutcracker presented by Greater Niagara Ballet Company. The Performing Arts Auditorium, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. The Nutcracker, based on a tale by Ernest Hoffman and choreographed by Ivanov to the music of Tchaikovsky, was first performed before the Czar of Russia in St. Petersburg in 1892. It was brought to the United States in 1940, where in its various interpretations has evolved into a beloved holiday classic. www.niagaraballet.org

November 29, 2003, dusk-The Village of Lancaster Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Corner of Central Avenue and Broadway. Lancaster, NY 14086. Ring in the holidays by coming down and having hot chocolate, singing holiday songs with Santa and seeing the opening cast from the season premier of the Lancaster Opera House. After the Tree Lighting, go to the Elk Club for free children's activities and refreshments hosted by the Zonta Club. (716) 683-7026 or (716) 992-4001 www.lancastervillage.org

November 29, 2003-Spirit of Christmas Event. Southgate Plaza, Union Road & Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY. Customers will enjoy free old fashioned horse and carriage rides, holiday carolers and more. (716) 674-5050 www.southgateplaza.com

November 29, 2003-The World's Largest Disco. Buffalo Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza (Franklin Street in Downtown Buffalo), Buffalo, NY 14202. A giant retro party features a return to the sights and sounds of the 70s, disco and TV stars, 72,000 watts of disco sound and a quarter million watts of disco lights on New York's largest dance floor. (716) 635-8668 www.worldslargestdisco.com

12/11/03 Thursday-Super Heavy Reggae Crew, featuring Friendlieness, Hornsman I-Sax, Mandella Muzik, Genius, Super J, Stepin' Out Sound, DJ Universal, US Marshal, Tony Vibes, Mista Lion, & Mr. Wu.

November (no date yet)-108th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot. Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. 8K road race. The oldest foot race in North America, the Turkey Trot includes a lively post-race with music, refreshments and awards. (716) 875-1283 www.buffaloymca.org