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The following is a list of upcoming local entertainment events. The Times Observer welcomes additions to the list that are of community interest. Club meetings and closed gatherings are not included. To add an event, call features editor Diana Paddock in the newsroom at 723-8200 by noon Monday.Through Aug. 29: "Warren and Beyond," photographs of Robert Porterfield on display, Wetmore Gallery of the Warren Public Library.Aug. 15-Sept. 7: Naturalistic painted renderings of birds in their natural environments by Brent Langley, Coal Valley, IL AND The Shane Newell collections, carved ...

Matisse exhibit on screen

Fredonia, N.Y. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will screen a unique high definition "captured live" art exhibition event titled Henri Matisse- The Cut-Outs on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m.Captured live in high definition, this cinematic presentation is part of a global revolution bringing the world's greatest art exhibitions to cinemas and performing arts centers around the world. Filmed at the Tate Modern museum in London, where Henri Matisse-The Cut-Outs has been hailed as the most successful exhibition in the Tate Modern's history, the production also features exclusive new footage ...

Big band on floating stage

Lily Dale The Dave Golando Big Band will perform on Lily Dale Assembly's floating stage on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public as a gift to the community from Lily Dale Assembly.The Dave Golando Big Band has been performing throughout western New York for the past decade, entertaining audiences with its blend of jazz, blues, R & B, rock, vocal favorites, gospel, Latin and swing.Critics have called the band's performances "an enjoyable evening of jazz and big band music the perfect addition to any summer concert series" and said the band's "powerful ...

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To get your items in the Outdoors Calendar contact mikeb73@verizon.net or phone 726-1035- Tuesdays, 5 p.m.: trap and skeet practice, Kalbfus Rod & Gun Club- Thursdays, must arrive before10 a.m.: one round only sporting clays practice, Kalbfus Rod & Gun Club- Mondays, 5 p.m.: open trap practice, Pine Grove Sportsmen's Club, Egypt Hollow Road, Russell- third Thursday each month, 7 p.m.: Brokenstraw Fish and Game Club monthly meeting- August 28, 8 - 9 p.m.: Movie Night: Into the Wilderness, Chapman State Park, meet at Amphitheater- August 29 & 30, 10 a.m.: Garland Ridge Runners ...

Early fall hunting seasons: summer is winding down

This coming Tuesday, Sept. 1, is the opening day of our first fall hunting seasons, even though by the calendar fall is still nearly three weeks ahead. Like many hunters and fishermen in our area, I mark the changing of seasons by hunting and fishing seasons. And so it was when I was in my early teens and began hunting doves, my falls began with the opening of dove season.Imagine what a shock that was to my system when fall started beginning on September 1 rather than when the general small game season opened during October, sort of like jet lag.Foolish not in the least. Seasons are just ...

This week at Chapman SP

The following activities are planned this week at Chapman State Park:"Movie Night: Into the Wilderness" will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Join the park naturalist and journey into the last wilderness areas on Earth. Meet at the park amphitheater. (Pavilion #4 in case of rain)."Insect Scavenger Hunt" will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Join the park naturalist to look for insects and their homes. Prizes to everyone that completes the hunt. Meet at the park amphitheater.A "Sunset Paddle" also is planned Saturday. Come to the beach concession stand for a short lesson on ...