MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit 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]