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9th Annual Mark Twain Birthday Party & Symposium
November 2nd, 2002 ... 7 pm
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo NY 14216

featuring Mike Randall as Mark Twain
(one of the country's preeminent Mark Twain impersonators, he IS Mark
Twain!)

Fun, fascinating, and food -- what better way to celebrate the birthday of
America's best-known and best-loved author?!  If you've attended in the
past,
you'll have the best yet in this year's edition.  And if you've never
attended, well -- are you in for a treat!

This is a preliminary announcement, so there are more Twain scholars and
aficionados we are adding to the program.  A full announcement will come
your
way in about a month.

Mike Randall as Mark Twain ... you'll be rubbing your eyes and pinching
yourself, thinking the ol' boy has really come back for a visit!

The voice, the shuffle, the facial expressions, the overall look:  all
become
a wonderful frame as Mike presents the comedic, sarcastic, and thoughtful
observations and stories on life.  You will be transfixed as you are taken
back to the 19th century when America was much younger yet still with its
societal and political complexities, problems, and triumphs.  And who but
Mark Twain can relay them in a manner that can have you both laughing and
crying at the same time.  Mike Randall IS Mark Twain:  make no mistake about
it!

Tickets are $15 each and seating will be limited.  Yes, you can reserve
seats
now by purchasing tickets in advance.  Call (716) 882-3456 or for more
information write [log in to unmask]