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Western New York · Week of Nov 2

Western New York's first Festival Gazette paper opens on Buffalo and the six locked counties — Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Wyoming — with organizer-verified nights from theater and film to Bills history and holiday lights. On Saturday, November 7, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band marks fifty years on the Reg Lenna stage in Jamestown, New Orleans brass rebuilt for the long haul. Use it as a reason to cross county lines before the holiday calendar packs the rest of the month.

Editor’s pick · This week

A snowy evening path under glowing arches of warm lights winds through lit trees toward distant buildings, with tiny figures strolling in the cold.

Must see Festival of Lights at Fatima Shrine Nov 21 – Jan 3

Three dancers in sparkly sailor-inspired costumes mid-tap routine under warm footlights on a small stage with porthole lights behind them.

Dames At Sea Oct 29 – Nov 8

On a softly lit historic theater stage, two ballet dancers in white tutu and dark tights hold a graceful lift before a misty lakeside backdrop of reeds.

Swan Lake Nov 20

Three models walk a warmly lit contemporary runway in cream garments edged with turquoise and rust geometric ribbonwork-inspired patterns, audience silhouettes in the dark.

4th Annual Indigenous Fashion Show Nov 21

At night beside a lit horseshoe waterfall, a glowing Christmas tree stands in a snowy plaza of wooden booths as soft snow falls and gold fireworks bloom above; a small figure in red waves from a sleigh.

Jingle Falls USA Dec 4–6

Community guides

Painting of a stage set with city towers and footlights.

Oct 29 – Nov 8

Painting of a stage decorated with pumpkins, cobwebs and paper bats.

Oct 29 – Nov 14

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Oct 30 – Nov 5

Painting of armchairs facing a glowing screen with red curtains.

Oct 30 – Nov 5

Painting of a projection screen and chairs in a library room.

Oct 30 – Nov 5

Painting of a stage set like a living room facing rows of seats.

Oct 30 – Nov 21

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Oct 30 – Dec 11

Painting of bookshelves and a projection screen in a candlelit library.

Painting of a screen and benches in a clearing among tall trees.

Painting of rows of folding chairs and bookshelves in a sunny room.

An empty lecture hall in daylight with a wooden podium, tiered seats, a blank screen and tall windows.

Painting of bookshelves and a projection screen in a candlelit library.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of candlelit tables in a dark room.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

Painting of an old film projector and reels in a wooden room.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of a desk, microphones and chairs set up on a grassy field.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a row of lit storefronts at night.

Painting of costumes and props stacked backstage.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of a screen and benches in a clearing among tall trees.

Painting of a stage and booths under strings of lanterns at dusk.

Painting of costumes and props stacked backstage.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of turntables, speakers and keyboards before purple curtains.

Painting of an empty stage framed by red curtains.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of an orchestra's empty chairs and instruments on a long stage.

Painting of a desk, microphones and chairs set up on a grassy field.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of old barns, a tractor and wagons in a farmyard.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Nov 6 – Dec 5

Painting of costumes and props stacked backstage.

Nov 6 – Dec 18

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a stone building with a patio overlooking vineyards.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a smoky stage with red light.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a ballroom with string lights and a draped stage.

Painting of activity tables and a dinosaur model in a bright hall.

Painting of cornhole boards, a net and canopies on a grassy field.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of a cage-style fighting ring under bright lights in a dark arena.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of brick buildings around a fountain on a town square.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of activity tables and a dinosaur model in a bright hall.

Painting of dinner tables and a blank screen in a ballroom with chandeliers.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of a start arch and canopies by a lake with balloons.

Painting of a stone building with a patio overlooking vineyards.

Painting of art booths and a sculpture under canopies.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of white tents and picnic tables beside a white church.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of snowy wooden market huts around a lit tree at night.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a smoky stage with red light.

Painting of bookshelves and a projection screen in a candlelit library.

Painting of rows of folding chairs and bookshelves in a sunny room.

Painting of a stage set with city towers and footlights.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of a projection screen and chairs in a library room.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a long candlelit table in a stone cellar.

Painting of turntables, speakers and keyboards before purple curtains.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Painting of a stone monument and wreaths with bunting in a park.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of an old film projector and reels in a wooden room.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of a stage with guitars, a fiddle and a bass under string lights.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

Painting of cafe tables and a stage under string lights.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of a grand piano and chairs in a chapel with arched windows.

Painting of an empty wrestling ring under lights in a dark arena.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Painting of a ballroom with string lights and a draped stage.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

Painting of an orchestra's empty chairs and instruments on a long stage.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of turntables, speakers and keyboards before purple curtains.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of an empty stage framed by red curtains.

Painting of a stage set like a living room facing rows of seats.

Painting of chairs and a piano on a bare stage against brick.

Nov 13 – Dec 13

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Nov 13 – Feb 13

Painting of cafe tables and a stage under string lights.

Painting of tables of books and plants in a bright room.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of dinner tables and a blank screen in a ballroom with chandeliers.

Painting of turntables, speakers and keyboards before purple curtains.

Painting of a stage under a cascade of hanging lights.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of an orchestra's empty chairs and instruments on a long stage.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

Painting of a stage with guitars, a fiddle and a bass under string lights.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of three doors on an outdoor stage facing a lawn.

Painting of a colorful storybook stage set with flowers and cushions.

Painting of a desk, microphones and chairs set up on a grassy field.

Painting of an old film projector and reels in a wooden room.

Painting of turntables, speakers and keyboards before purple curtains.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a microphone stand and stool under a spotlight against a brick wall.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a smoky stage with red light.

Painting of a stone monument and wreaths with bunting in a park.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of an old film projector and reels in a wooden room.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of a round stage under a ring of lights in an arena.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of pies and cakes on tables under a white canopy.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of keyboards, drums and guitars beneath a glowing moon disc.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

An empty lecture hall in daylight with a wooden podium, tiered seats, a blank screen and tall windows.

Painting of cafe tables and a stage under string lights.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of rows of folding chairs and bookshelves in a sunny room.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of an old film projector and reels in a wooden room.

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a desk, microphones and chairs set up on a grassy field.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Painting of a stage set with city towers and footlights.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Painting of activity tables and a dinosaur model in a bright hall.

Painting of a DJ booth and speakers beneath a glowing light rig.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Painting of a barn hall with a disco ball, bar and lanterns.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of a theater with a painted sun on the stage curtain.

Painting of a ballroom with string lights and a draped stage.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of a draped outdoor stage on a field at sunset.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of a trail sign and wooden bridge in autumn hills.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of an empty dance studio with a wood floor and tall windows.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of a desk, microphones and chairs set up on a grassy field.

Painting of a stage set like a living room facing rows of seats.

Painting of snowy wooden market huts around a lit tree at night.

Painting of a stage decorated with pumpkins, cobwebs and paper bats.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Painting of a DJ booth and speakers beneath a glowing light rig.

Painting of costumes and props stacked backstage.

Painting of a stage under a cascade of hanging lights.

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of an orchestra's empty chairs and instruments on a long stage.

Painting of quilts, a canoe, potted plants and furniture displayed in a hall.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of a lantern-lit arch and glowing trees along a path at night.

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Painting of a screen and benches in a clearing among tall trees.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of cafe tables and a stage under string lights.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of turntables, speakers and keyboards before purple curtains.

An empty ballroom stage with drums, guitars, amps and keyboard under a mirror ball and colored party lights.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a stage with a decorated tree and festive set.

Nov 25 – Dec 5

Painting of food stalls with canopies and rising steam.

Painting of a start arch and canopies by a lake with balloons.

Painting of a snowy village of small houses around a lit tree at night.

Painting of turntables, speakers and keyboards before purple curtains.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of a snowy street with a lit tree and a trolley at dusk.

Painting of a round stage under a ring of lights in an arena.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of a stage with guitars, a fiddle and a bass under string lights.

Painting of a microphone stand and stool under a spotlight against a brick wall.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of a small tent and canoe by a pine forest under a wide sky.

Painting of a main street hung with garlands around a tall tree.

Painting of a small stage with instruments under string lights.

Painting of a snowy village of small houses around a lit tree at night.

Painting of white canopies in a row beneath autumn trees.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of glowing light arches and trees on a snowy field at night.

An empty park road at dusk, seen low from the lane, lined with glowing light displays, snowflakes and candy canes.

Nov 27 – Dec 30

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Nov 27 – Dec 20

Painting of art and crafts on draped tables in a bright room.

Nov 27 – Dec 23

Painting of a lantern-lit arch and glowing trees along a path at night.

Nov 27 – Dec 29

Painting of a harvest display of pumpkins and gourds in a hall with arched windows.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of booths with rugs and string lights in a bright hall.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

Painting of a ballroom with string lights and a draped stage.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of an orchestra's empty chairs and instruments on a long stage.

Painting of booths with rugs and string lights in a bright hall.

Painting of a snowy village of small houses around a lit tree at night.

Nov 28 – Dec 5

Painting of a lit stage with red curtains and a buffet table in a dark hall.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Painting of a stage with a decorated tree and festive set.

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Painting of cafe tables and a stage under string lights.

Painting of a stage with guitars, a fiddle and a bass under string lights.

Painting of a stage with drums and speakers under a thatched roof by palm trees.

Painting of an orchestra's empty chairs and instruments on a long stage.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of a microphone under a spotlight beyond rows of small tables.

Painting of a playground and trees on a wide green lawn.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Painting of an orchestra's empty chairs and instruments on a long stage.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

Painting of a small stage with instruments under string lights.

Painting of a ballroom with string lights and a draped stage.

Painting of an outdoor screen with balloons and a popcorn cart in a park.

Painting of an empty stage with a drum kit, amplifier and microphone stand.

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a lit outdoor stage and booths on a field at dusk.

An empty club stage with drums, amps and guitars under warm spotlights against a brick wall.

Painting of glowing light arches and trees on a snowy field at night.

Painting of a stage with a decorated tree and draped curtains.

Painting of a stage set with city towers and footlights.

Painting of a gallery with framed landscapes and display cases under a skylight.

Dec 4 – Jan 1

Painting of a stage with instruments under a tent in a field at sunset.

Painting of snowy market huts around a decorated tree.

Painting of art booths and a sculpture under canopies.

Painting of a snowy village of small houses around a lit tree at night.

Painting of a blank movie screen above rows of seats in a dark theater.

Painting of a stage with instruments before red curtains.

Painting of a DJ booth and speakers beneath a glowing light rig.

An empty garden at dusk with a glowing arched light tunnel and trees wrapped in warm lights beyond a dark lawn.

Painting of a bandshell with instruments on a lawn.

Painting of a theater stage with red curtains and box seats.

Painting of a guitar, microphone and amplifiers before a gold tinsel curtain.

Season guides: Holiday Lights · Holiday Markets · Holiday Shows · Thanksgiving

Season guides: Holiday Lights · Holiday Markets · Holiday Shows · Thanksgiving