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Blues for an Alabama Sky, plus a Hosted Talk by Anthony Chase

Saturday, August 9 | 8:15am – 5:00pm (day trip)

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Join us as we travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake for a celebration of The Shaw Festival’s history, hosted by Anthony Chase of BTPM NPR’s Theater Talk! After being entertained by “Anecdotes & Stories from the Theatre,” we’ll enjoy a boxed lunch provided by the Festival Theatre Lobby Café, followed by a dynamic matinee performance of Blues for an Alabama Sky.

This exclusive, limited seat opportunity includes:

  • Round Trip motor coach to/from Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Ticket for Anthony Chase’s hosted talk “Anecdotes & Stories from the Theatre”
  •  Pre-ordered box lunch at the Shaw Festival
  • Matinee performance ticket for Blues for an Alabama Sky

Cost: $479 per person*

*$100 of the above price will be donated to Buffalo Toronto Public Media.

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Information & Reservation Contact: 

Regina Sullivan
rsullivan@nyaaa.com
(716) 630-3731

NOTE: Proof of Citizenship is required when crossing from the US to Canada. Valid Passport or Enhanced Driver License is required to confirm this tour.

ITINERARY: 

8:15 AM – Motorcoach arrives at AAA Amherst branch parking lot

8:30 AM – Depart via motorcoach from AAA Amherst branch

10:00 AM – “Anecdotes & Stories from the Theatre with Anthony Chase”

11:30 AM – Shaw Festival box lunch: includes green salad, chocolate cookie and bottled water. Pre-order sandwich: turkey, ham, egg salad or vegetarian

1:00 PM – Performance of Blues for an Alabama Sky

4:00 PM – Approximate departure for return to Buffalo

5:00 PM – Approximate arrival at AAA Amherst branch.