Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is now open and celebrating its 12th Anniversary season as Downtown Buffalo’s only free-to-the-public outdoor skating rink! Rotary Rink is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday the Rink is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday it is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday 12/21
The Niagara Experience Players will present their holiday performance, Santa's Christmas Count Down, North Tonawanda History Museum, 7:30pm
Tuesday 12/22
Nothing scheduled
Wednesday 12/23
Shannon Pub Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, 6-9pm
Kenny Woo Entertainment Presents The 4th Jam Old School R&B Concert Tribute at the Tralf Music Hall. Doors will open at 7pm
The Harvestsum Xmas Party featuring Wooden Waves, Roger Bryan & the Orphans, On Beta, Fourem, At Sea, and more, Soundlab, 8pm
Christmas Charity Event, Toys for Tots, Mad Tat2 with DJ Optimus Prime, Opus Lounge, 252 Delaware Avenue, 8pm
Thursday 12/24
Christmas Eve
Friday 12/25
Merry Christmas!
Saturday 12/26
The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will operate its Rail Barons model train display from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: Great photo opp!
Sonic Garden, playing the Music of the Grateful Dead at the Tralf. Doors will open at 7pm
4th Annual Buffalo Ball: Transplant Miracles Foundation & the Olmsted Parks will be the primary beneficiaries of this year’s proceeds. The 4th Annual Buffalo Ball will be held at the beautiful, historic Asbury Hall (Ani DiFranco’s Babeville) on Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 7 P.M. to 11 P.M. A record 700 people attended last year’s ball which raised over $15,000 for local charities.
Grand Slam Promotions Presents Family and Friends Appreciations Party: Pearl Street Grille and Brewery 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo, 9pm to 3am
Sunday 12/27
The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will operate its Rail Barons model train display from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: Great photo opp!
Polish Christmas, folk dancing and music, Lancaster Opera House 2:30 & 7:30pm
UB Women’s Basketball vs. Bucknell, Alumni Arena, 2pm
Melanie Fiona, Tralf Music Hall, 7pm.
Every Time I Die’s 5th Annual Christmas Show – Two shows! Mohawk Place, 5pm & 9pm
"The Buffalo Shuffle"- Defining the Buffalo Sound. It will showcase the development and foundation of the Buffalo style of traditional rhythm and blues, 7pm
Monday 12/28
UB Women's Basketball vs. American University, Hatter Classic, Alumni Arena, 3pm
Tuesday 12/29
The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will operate its Rail Barons model train display from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: Great photo opp!
Heather Morris: “Brittany” from the Fox TV hit Glee, Hard Rock Niagara Falls, 3pm
Buffalo State Men's Basketball vs William Paterson, 5 p.m.
Wednesday 12/30
The Elmwood Village Association presents Family Skate Day for all Elmwood Village Association members and guests on Wednesday, December 30th from 12:00pm - 1:50pm at the Buffalo State Ice Arena!
The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will operate its Rail Barons model train display from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: Great photo opp!
Thursday 12/31
Countdown to 2010 begins!
The 21st Annual First Night Buffalo will take place in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on New Year’s Eve -Thursday, December 31, 2009. The event is a drug and alcohol free New Year’s Eve celebration and will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
The Dustmen -- New Year's Eve in Dublin at the Shannon Pub, 6pm-10pm
Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA! Falls Street will become the Times Square of West New York, as Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls hosts the city’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Guitar Drop®! Ring in 2010 on Falls Street - Adjacent to the Cafe - FREE STREET FESTIVAL from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Live music by RIK EMMETT 11 p.m. The Dave Constantino Band 10 p.m. Free Henry! 8:30 p.m.
Ice Ball: The party will take place at the Statler Towers from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and will feature live music by Michael Bly Band, party favors, amazing sound and lights, champagne toast, a late night buffet and much more! Dress code for the celebration is black tie optional (no jeans) and you must be 21 or older to attend.
Fairgrounds Gaming New Year’s Eve Celebration, dinner & live music, reservations req’d., Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway, Hamburg
Join the Western New York Book Arts Collaborative for their New Year’s Party and Fundraiser. Help the organization take the next step in their progress towards a grand opening in the spring of 2009, 9pm
New Years Bash: Come out for a New Years Bash at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, 8PM-1AM
Friday 1/1
Happy New Year!
New Year's Fun Run Glen Park Tavern Inn, Williamsville,NY, Noon
Saturday 1/2
The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will operate its Rail Barons model train display from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: Great photo opp!
Bobby Rush. Tralf Music Hall, Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.
Buffalo State Women's Ice Hockey vs Connecticut College, 7 p.m.
Sunday 1/3
Buffalo State Women's Ice Hockey vs Connecticut College, 1 pm.
The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will operate its Rail Barons model train display from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: Great photo opp!
We have a photographer for this event, but no writer yet: The nation's hottest comedian, Jeff Dunham brings his undeniable talent and unstoppable laughs to HSBC Arena. Dunham has taken the art of ventriloquism to new heights and has transformed it into a cutting-edge comedy experience with worldwide appeal, 5pm
The Reign of Kindo returns to Mohawk Place with Elmwooddrive, Carpo Phorus, and more. 6pm
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Events 12/14/09
Tuesday
Here we go a Wassail-ing the 3rd annual Chocolate Passion event at Choco Logo, 141 Broadway, to benefit Music is Art. The new Wassail Truffle will be featured in a special commemorative box. A tour of downtown Buffalo's Choco-Logo chocolate factory, score free samples of their sweet confections, and enjoy a wine tasting, Tours start at 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 7pm, and 7:45pm.
Wednesday
Jesse Cook in Concert: The charismatic Canadian guitarist is a frequent local visitor. Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Rockwell 210, 7pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 7:30pm
Thursday
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 7:30pm
Friday
The 2009 Jingle Ball featuring Letterset and The Mixtape featuring The Boy And His Machine, Meet Me In March, and Large Salty. Club Infinity - 8166 Main Street, Williamsville, 6pm
Carriage Rides Bidwell Parkway at Elmwood and Potomac Across the Street from Comfort Zone Café and Café Aroma Pick up a hot chocolate and enjoy Cafe Aroma or Comfort Zone Café while waiting for a ride on a classic horse-drawn carriage 6-9pm
Friday Night Concert featuring Mt. Mercy’s Handbell Choir, Buffalo Museum of Science, 7-8:30pm
A German Christmas will be presented by the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York, North Tonawanda History Museum, 7pm
Community Caroling with Sam Hoyt! The Unitarian Universalist Church join Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, and Santa Claus, for this well attended annual holiday event! Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Avenue, 7pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 7:30pm
Holiday Pops, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director JoAnn Falletta takes up the baton for the BPO's Annual Holiday Pops - a celebration of the music of the season., Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
Squeaky Wheel's Dysfunctional Holiday Party and Screening: Eat and drink while viewing holiday films and digital art. Squeaky Wheel, 712 Main St., 8pm
Free Music Friday featuring 13 Moons, Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, 8pm
THE MACHINE – America’s Top Pink Floyd Show – THE MACHINE, America’s top Pink Floyd show, as forged a 20-year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Riviera Theatre, 8:30pm
Saturday
Holland Middle School Chorus performance, Buffalo Museum of Science, 12:30pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 3pm
37th Annual Carolcade, caroling, hot chocolate, donuts, Historic Main St., East Aurora 7pm
Holiday Pops, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
Theatre of Youth Presents The Snow Queen - Snow Queen is Hans Christian Anderson's most beautiful fairytale, and its timeless appeal lies in its grand adventure in the name of true
Friendship, 2pm & 5:30pm
Sunday
Freezer 5K Run – watch thousands of runners “freeze” and run through downtown Buffalo: WJ Morrissey's, 30 Mississippi St., 11am
Theatre of Youth Presents The Snow Queen - Snow Queen is Hans Christian Anderson's most beautiful fairytale, and its timeless appeal lies in its grand adventure in the name of true
Friendship, 2pm
Holiday Pops, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 2:30pm
Simons Angels performance, Buffalo Museum of Science, 2:30pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 3pm
Here we go a Wassail-ing the 3rd annual Chocolate Passion event at Choco Logo, 141 Broadway, to benefit Music is Art. The new Wassail Truffle will be featured in a special commemorative box. A tour of downtown Buffalo's Choco-Logo chocolate factory, score free samples of their sweet confections, and enjoy a wine tasting, Tours start at 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 7pm, and 7:45pm.
Wednesday
Jesse Cook in Concert: The charismatic Canadian guitarist is a frequent local visitor. Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Rockwell 210, 7pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 7:30pm
Thursday
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 7:30pm
Friday
The 2009 Jingle Ball featuring Letterset and The Mixtape featuring The Boy And His Machine, Meet Me In March, and Large Salty. Club Infinity - 8166 Main Street, Williamsville, 6pm
Carriage Rides Bidwell Parkway at Elmwood and Potomac Across the Street from Comfort Zone Café and Café Aroma Pick up a hot chocolate and enjoy Cafe Aroma or Comfort Zone Café while waiting for a ride on a classic horse-drawn carriage 6-9pm
Friday Night Concert featuring Mt. Mercy’s Handbell Choir, Buffalo Museum of Science, 7-8:30pm
A German Christmas will be presented by the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York, North Tonawanda History Museum, 7pm
Community Caroling with Sam Hoyt! The Unitarian Universalist Church join Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, and Santa Claus, for this well attended annual holiday event! Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Avenue, 7pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 7:30pm
Holiday Pops, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director JoAnn Falletta takes up the baton for the BPO's Annual Holiday Pops - a celebration of the music of the season., Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
Squeaky Wheel's Dysfunctional Holiday Party and Screening: Eat and drink while viewing holiday films and digital art. Squeaky Wheel, 712 Main St., 8pm
Free Music Friday featuring 13 Moons, Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, 8pm
THE MACHINE – America’s Top Pink Floyd Show – THE MACHINE, America’s top Pink Floyd show, as forged a 20-year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Riviera Theatre, 8:30pm
Saturday
Holland Middle School Chorus performance, Buffalo Museum of Science, 12:30pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 3pm
37th Annual Carolcade, caroling, hot chocolate, donuts, Historic Main St., East Aurora 7pm
Holiday Pops, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
Theatre of Youth Presents The Snow Queen - Snow Queen is Hans Christian Anderson's most beautiful fairytale, and its timeless appeal lies in its grand adventure in the name of true
Friendship, 2pm & 5:30pm
Sunday
Freezer 5K Run – watch thousands of runners “freeze” and run through downtown Buffalo: WJ Morrissey's, 30 Mississippi St., 11am
Theatre of Youth Presents The Snow Queen - Snow Queen is Hans Christian Anderson's most beautiful fairytale, and its timeless appeal lies in its grand adventure in the name of true
Friendship, 2pm
Holiday Pops, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 2:30pm
Simons Angels performance, Buffalo Museum of Science, 2:30pm
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, 3pm
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Additional Event
This one's coming up on Thursday:
Football Legends’ Wives Shop Sam’s Club® with a Purpose
Salvation Army Families in Need to Receive $100,000 in Food and Gifts
What: Sam’s Club is teaming up with the Off the Field Players’ Wives Association and The Salvation Army to brighten the holidays for families throughout the country. For the third year in a row, Sam’s Club will bring holiday cheer to 10 pre-selected families in 10 cities participating in Salvation Army Community programs. During the shopping spree event, volunteers from Off the Field will hit the aisles of Sam’s Club to fill baskets with clothes, household products and toys to brighten the season for the local families. Each family will also receive a $200 gift card for a holiday meal and other food.
The Salvation Army will identify approximately 10 families in the Buffalo area to receive holiday gifts. Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Phoenix will also host Dream Drive events on December 10.
Ashley Brown, wife of retired player and Buffalo Bills’ coach Ray Brown, is one of the participants in the event.
In addition to shopping for gifts, ladies from the Off the Field will ring bells and help with the traditional Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive, as well as assist in wrapping gifts.
Where: Sam’s Club
3735 Union Road
Cheektowaga, N.Y., 14225
716-681-0402
When: Thursday, December 10
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Sam’s Club is the ninth largest retailer in the U.S. and offers exceptional values on merchandise serving more than 47 million Members. Saving is made simple with Sam’s Club and on average its members save 30.4 percent on items for home or business over grocery and specialty retailers. Visit samsclub.com for more information.
Off the Field strives to use a network of influential women to enrich the lives of others. The organization is dedicated to raising funds and creating awareness for local and national charitable organizations that strengthen families.
The Salvation Army is a human services organization operating in 115 countries and helping more than 30 million people each year in the United States alone.
Interview: Media are invited to meet with members of Off the Field, a Salvation Army representative or a Sam’s Club representative to discuss Dream Drive, a unique partnership and charitable program. Please contact Kate Torok to arrange an in-studio or on-location interview.
Football Legends’ Wives Shop Sam’s Club® with a Purpose
Salvation Army Families in Need to Receive $100,000 in Food and Gifts
What: Sam’s Club is teaming up with the Off the Field Players’ Wives Association and The Salvation Army to brighten the holidays for families throughout the country. For the third year in a row, Sam’s Club will bring holiday cheer to 10 pre-selected families in 10 cities participating in Salvation Army Community programs. During the shopping spree event, volunteers from Off the Field will hit the aisles of Sam’s Club to fill baskets with clothes, household products and toys to brighten the season for the local families. Each family will also receive a $200 gift card for a holiday meal and other food.
The Salvation Army will identify approximately 10 families in the Buffalo area to receive holiday gifts. Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Phoenix will also host Dream Drive events on December 10.
Ashley Brown, wife of retired player and Buffalo Bills’ coach Ray Brown, is one of the participants in the event.
In addition to shopping for gifts, ladies from the Off the Field will ring bells and help with the traditional Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive, as well as assist in wrapping gifts.
Where: Sam’s Club
3735 Union Road
Cheektowaga, N.Y., 14225
716-681-0402
When: Thursday, December 10
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Sam’s Club is the ninth largest retailer in the U.S. and offers exceptional values on merchandise serving more than 47 million Members. Saving is made simple with Sam’s Club and on average its members save 30.4 percent on items for home or business over grocery and specialty retailers. Visit samsclub.com for more information.
Off the Field strives to use a network of influential women to enrich the lives of others. The organization is dedicated to raising funds and creating awareness for local and national charitable organizations that strengthen families.
The Salvation Army is a human services organization operating in 115 countries and helping more than 30 million people each year in the United States alone.
Interview: Media are invited to meet with members of Off the Field, a Salvation Army representative or a Sam’s Club representative to discuss Dream Drive, a unique partnership and charitable program. Please contact Kate Torok to arrange an in-studio or on-location interview.
Events list 12/8
With a snowstorm approaching WNY, this bears repeating. Buffalo.com does not expect any contributor to endanger his/her life to cover a story for the website. If the weather does impede you from covering an event, simply call, text, or email me.
Here are some events that aren’t date specific:
• This wasn’t snatched up last week so thought I’d post it again: Fairgrounds Festival of Lights, ALL NEW DISPLAYS! ALL NEW INDOOR ANIMATED LIGHT SHOW! A one-of-a-kind holiday event for everyone featuring a magical drive through of brand new lights displays, Holiday Magic Show with Kandy Kane, indoor animated light show, Santa, Reindeer Carriage Rides on weekends, indoor nostalgic kiddie rides, shopping, food and more...Event runs November 27-19, December 3-6, 10-23, 26-27, 31 and January 1-2 Gates open 5:30-9:30pm Grounds and Buildings open until 10pm
• Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is now open and celebrating its 12th Anniversary season as Downtown Buffalo’s only free-to-the-public outdoor skating rink! Rotary Rink is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday the Rink is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday it is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Let me know if you’re interested in writing a “winter-related” article or if you’d like to snap some photos at the rink.
• The historic Wilcox Mansion as well as the new Carriage House will be decked out in grand style with seasonal décor and greens for the 2009 Victorian Christmas at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Let me know what dates you’re interested in and we’ll set something up.
Tuesday
Biava Quartet, Buffalo Chamber Music Society, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
Wednesday
Buffalo State Men’s Basketball: Bengals take on Point Park, 6 pm.
UB Men's Basketball at Niagara 7pm – Ben T. and Dave….if you want passes, let me know ASAP.
Thursday
A Christmas Carol, Alleyway Theatre, Buffalo
Holiday Valley Opening Day: 9am-10pm - Yodeler Quad Come on Snow!
Friday
The Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra invites you to attend our Holiday Concert, with The Hamburg High School Chorale, under Norman Zogaib, OP Middle School, 7:30pm
Free Music Friday @ Hard Rock Niagara Falls, Featuring: Steve Johnson Band,
8 PM – Midnight
Irish Tenors Holiday Concert: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present The Irish Tenors - Holiday Concert on Friday at 8pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Charles Dickens Presents: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Mike Randall - (Charles Dickens) A lover of Buffalo history and presenter of one person shows, Mike Randall spent a year researching, & studying to recreate Mr. Dickens's presentation of his most well known story "A Christmas Carol". MusicalFare Theatre, Performances run Friday at 8pm
A Classical Christmas, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo 10:30am
Miracle on 34th Street, Lancaster Opera House
Priestess with special guests Early Man/ Naam/Mother Red at Mohawk Place
Australia's Thunder from Down Under: Seneca Niagara Casino, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Breakfast with Santa and the Animals, make a holiday craft, seatings at 9am & 11am, The Buffalo Zoo
Endymion Wassail Concert: The Carnegie Art Center will host a Holiday concert by Endymion, the music group will share its blend of fiddle tunes, jigs, ballads, dance tunes, and Holiday Celtic and English music. The band members are Robbie Krizan, guitar; Karen Koch, flutes and whistles; Maureen Bluett, percussion; Joy Batkin, fiddle; and Stephanie Leguori, harp, 7pm
3rd Annual Snow Ball Run 5K for the Morlock Foundation Ellicott Creek Fire Hall, 45 S. Ellicott Creek Rd, Amherst, NY, 10AM
A Classical Christmas, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
SantaLand: a traditional holiday family event. Children will be able to write letters to Santa, do crafts, have their face painted, while they wait to visit Santa. Hayrides
around the park will be available. Families will hear Christmas songs, enjoy cookies and
hot chocolate. Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, Orchard Park NY
Miracle on 34th Street, Lancaster Opera House
Holiday Celebration: photos with Santa, music from Buffalo Suzuki Strings Guitar ensemble, Lake Effect Harmony Chorus, activities, snacks, poinsettias for sale, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo, 11am-2pm
Gay Men’s Chorus 8pm, Riviera Theatre & Performing Arts Center, N. Tonawanda
Let the Angels Sing! BCAS performs songs of the season including familiar and new choral arrangements in this popular and historic church. Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna NY
Sunday
Breakfast with Santa and the Animals, make a holiday craft, seatings at 9am & 11am, The Buffalo Zoo
SantaLand: a traditional holiday family event. Children will be able to write letters to Santa, do crafts, have their face painted, while they wait to visit Santa. Hayrides
around the park will be available. Families will hear Christmas songs, enjoy cookies and
hot chocolate. Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, Orchard Park NY
Let the Angels Sing! BCAS performs songs of the season including familiar and new choral arrangements in this popular and historic church. Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna NY
Habitat For Humanity Christmas 4 Mile Run Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Robert Moses Parkway, Niagara Falls, NY, 10am
Miracle on 34th Street, Lancaster Opera House, Check with me on times
Annual Holiday Festival: Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Landis, presents its annual holiday concert with music by Leroy Anderson, Humperdinck, Waldteufel, plus seasonal favorites and audience sing-along, St. Barnabas RC Church, George Urban at Dick Road, Depew, NY
Monday
Decimation of the Nation featuring... Hatebreed, Cannibal Corpse, Unearth, Born of Osiris, and Hate Eternal @ The Town Ballroom, 5:30pm
Here are some events that aren’t date specific:
• This wasn’t snatched up last week so thought I’d post it again: Fairgrounds Festival of Lights, ALL NEW DISPLAYS! ALL NEW INDOOR ANIMATED LIGHT SHOW! A one-of-a-kind holiday event for everyone featuring a magical drive through of brand new lights displays, Holiday Magic Show with Kandy Kane, indoor animated light show, Santa, Reindeer Carriage Rides on weekends, indoor nostalgic kiddie rides, shopping, food and more...Event runs November 27-19, December 3-6, 10-23, 26-27, 31 and January 1-2 Gates open 5:30-9:30pm Grounds and Buildings open until 10pm
• Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is now open and celebrating its 12th Anniversary season as Downtown Buffalo’s only free-to-the-public outdoor skating rink! Rotary Rink is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday the Rink is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday it is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Let me know if you’re interested in writing a “winter-related” article or if you’d like to snap some photos at the rink.
• The historic Wilcox Mansion as well as the new Carriage House will be decked out in grand style with seasonal décor and greens for the 2009 Victorian Christmas at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Let me know what dates you’re interested in and we’ll set something up.
Tuesday
Biava Quartet, Buffalo Chamber Music Society, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
Wednesday
Buffalo State Men’s Basketball: Bengals take on Point Park, 6 pm.
UB Men's Basketball at Niagara 7pm – Ben T. and Dave….if you want passes, let me know ASAP.
Thursday
A Christmas Carol, Alleyway Theatre, Buffalo
Holiday Valley Opening Day: 9am-10pm - Yodeler Quad Come on Snow!
Friday
The Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra invites you to attend our Holiday Concert, with The Hamburg High School Chorale, under Norman Zogaib, OP Middle School, 7:30pm
Free Music Friday @ Hard Rock Niagara Falls, Featuring: Steve Johnson Band,
8 PM – Midnight
Irish Tenors Holiday Concert: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present The Irish Tenors - Holiday Concert on Friday at 8pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Charles Dickens Presents: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Mike Randall - (Charles Dickens) A lover of Buffalo history and presenter of one person shows, Mike Randall spent a year researching, & studying to recreate Mr. Dickens's presentation of his most well known story "A Christmas Carol". MusicalFare Theatre, Performances run Friday at 8pm
A Classical Christmas, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo 10:30am
Miracle on 34th Street, Lancaster Opera House
Priestess with special guests Early Man/ Naam/Mother Red at Mohawk Place
Australia's Thunder from Down Under: Seneca Niagara Casino, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Breakfast with Santa and the Animals, make a holiday craft, seatings at 9am & 11am, The Buffalo Zoo
Endymion Wassail Concert: The Carnegie Art Center will host a Holiday concert by Endymion, the music group will share its blend of fiddle tunes, jigs, ballads, dance tunes, and Holiday Celtic and English music. The band members are Robbie Krizan, guitar; Karen Koch, flutes and whistles; Maureen Bluett, percussion; Joy Batkin, fiddle; and Stephanie Leguori, harp, 7pm
3rd Annual Snow Ball Run 5K for the Morlock Foundation Ellicott Creek Fire Hall, 45 S. Ellicott Creek Rd, Amherst, NY, 10AM
A Classical Christmas, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo, 8pm
SantaLand: a traditional holiday family event. Children will be able to write letters to Santa, do crafts, have their face painted, while they wait to visit Santa. Hayrides
around the park will be available. Families will hear Christmas songs, enjoy cookies and
hot chocolate. Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, Orchard Park NY
Miracle on 34th Street, Lancaster Opera House
Holiday Celebration: photos with Santa, music from Buffalo Suzuki Strings Guitar ensemble, Lake Effect Harmony Chorus, activities, snacks, poinsettias for sale, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo, 11am-2pm
Gay Men’s Chorus 8pm, Riviera Theatre & Performing Arts Center, N. Tonawanda
Let the Angels Sing! BCAS performs songs of the season including familiar and new choral arrangements in this popular and historic church. Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna NY
Sunday
Breakfast with Santa and the Animals, make a holiday craft, seatings at 9am & 11am, The Buffalo Zoo
SantaLand: a traditional holiday family event. Children will be able to write letters to Santa, do crafts, have their face painted, while they wait to visit Santa. Hayrides
around the park will be available. Families will hear Christmas songs, enjoy cookies and
hot chocolate. Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, Orchard Park NY
Let the Angels Sing! BCAS performs songs of the season including familiar and new choral arrangements in this popular and historic church. Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna NY
Habitat For Humanity Christmas 4 Mile Run Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Robert Moses Parkway, Niagara Falls, NY, 10am
Miracle on 34th Street, Lancaster Opera House, Check with me on times
Annual Holiday Festival: Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Landis, presents its annual holiday concert with music by Leroy Anderson, Humperdinck, Waldteufel, plus seasonal favorites and audience sing-along, St. Barnabas RC Church, George Urban at Dick Road, Depew, NY
Monday
Decimation of the Nation featuring... Hatebreed, Cannibal Corpse, Unearth, Born of Osiris, and Hate Eternal @ The Town Ballroom, 5:30pm
Friday, December 4, 2009
Monday & Events List
Hey all,
On Monday, December 7 I will be out of the office much of the day. The events list will be emailed out on Tuesday afternoon.
Please call me on my cell if you need anything.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Deanna
On Monday, December 7 I will be out of the office much of the day. The events list will be emailed out on Tuesday afternoon.
Please call me on my cell if you need anything.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Deanna
Monday, November 30, 2009
Events 11/30/09
Hey all,
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday.
It’s time to get back to the grind.
College students: please let me know when your semester ends so we can make sure that your internship requirements are complete and the proper paperwork is turned in to achieve school credit.
Hopefully all photographers are using the multi-photo uploader to upload their photos to MyBuffalo. This should be standard procedure by now. After the photos are uploaded, make sure each photo is included in a set by accessing MyBuffalo. If you have any questions about this tool, feel free to contact me.
We’re still encountering issues with titles and descriptions. Each photo must have one. Here’s an ideal title and description:
Title: Fall Ball AP Tour At Town Ballroom
Description: Academy Is... and Mayday Parade headline for the 2009 AP Tour "Fall Ball"
And here’s one that’s not correct: NORTH TONAWANDA FOOTBALL
Titles should also be in upper and lowercase, not all caps.
As always if you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Our events list begins with an event that began this weekend and continues through December: Fairgrounds Festival Of Lights: A one-of-a kind holiday attraction featuring a newly expanded 2-mile route, holiday magic show, indoor rides, Winterific LED Light Display, Santa and his reindeer, shopping, food and more. It's Western New York's largest lights display. Fairgrounds, Hamburg, every day Gates open 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The heart-warming holiday classic story of a
red-nosed reindeer named Rudolph is back! Join Rudolph and all of his reindeer friends along with Santa and Mrs. Clause for a live stage performance. Lancaster Opera House 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster
Thursday
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 8pm
Friday
Autism Roundtable: Could make an interesting article for one of our writers. ECC South Campus, Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, Roundtable 10:00 – 11:50 A.M. (Room 5102) Discussion 12:00 – 12:50 P.M. (Room 5104)
O'Connell & Company Productions invites you to Swing into the Holidays with Home For Christmas, featuring John Stevens and the Colored Musicians Club's George Scott Big Band, George Scott, Director with Muhammad School of Music Chamber Players
under the direction of Maestro The Henri L. Muhammad & Mary Kate O'Connell, check with me on location and time.
464 Gallery, Autumn Leaves: A Charity Book Event: To provide art and education to underprivileged children in WNY while exposing the work of great local authors and artists. 464 Amherst Street, Buffalo, 6-10pm
Free Music Friday @ Hard Rock Niagara Falls Featuring: Bleeding Hearts
8pm– Midnight
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 8pm
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s tree lighting: Featuring a special holiday performance by the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, The music of Vince Guaraldi - Directed by Scott Behrend, A night of jazz from this timeless holiday classic. 7:30pm
Saturday
Reindeer Run 5K: Medaille College, Buffalo (Parkside Avenue & Route 198) 10am
The Search for the next CW23 Star is ON. One lucky person will be in commercials, station promotions, appear at live events, report on what’s happening around Western New York and so much more. CW23 and our partners at Kiss 98.5 will be at the McKinley Mall near Macy’s Home Store, registration begins at 11:30am, auditions will go from noon-4pm.
Buffalo Place will present the 2009 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. This annual holiday event is held at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Main at Chippewa Street) and marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season at Rotary Rink. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with free ice-skating. At 6:00 p.m., Buffalo Place officials will countdown the lighting of the tree and Santa Claus will light a fireworks display over Fountain Plaza. Immediately following the Tree Lighting, the fun continues with visits with Santa, holiday gifts and free ice-skating.
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 8pm
Native American Festival at BECHS: This annual event features Native American music and storytelling. Handmade arts and crafts will be available for purchase. 11am-4pm
UB Women’s Basketball vs. Canisius: UB Alumni Arena, Amherst, 4pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, The music of Vince Guaraldi - Directed by Scott Behrend, A night of jazz from this timeless holiday classic. 7:30pm
Beatlemagic Holiday Show: Tralf, 622 Main Street, Buffalo, 8pm
American Academy Nutcracker: 14th Annual Acclaimed Production of the Nutcracker featuring over 150 local students and New York City Ballet Super Star Daniel Ulbricht. This narrated version of the Holiday classic with charm and delight children of all ages. U.B. Center for the Arts Main Stage, 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, 1:00 & 7:00, Sunday @ 1:00
Sunday
American Academy Nutcracker: 14th Annual Acclaimed Production of the Nutcracker featuring over 150 local students and New York City Ballet Super Star Daniel Ulbricht. This narrated version of the Holiday classic with charm and delight children of all ages. U.B. Center for the Arts Main Stage, 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, 1pm
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 2pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, The music of Vince Guaraldi - Directed by Scott Behrend, A night of jazz from this timeless holiday classic. 2pm
Beth Patterson in Concert: A singer, songwriter, storyteller, and wonderful comedian. 7pm
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday.
It’s time to get back to the grind.
College students: please let me know when your semester ends so we can make sure that your internship requirements are complete and the proper paperwork is turned in to achieve school credit.
Hopefully all photographers are using the multi-photo uploader to upload their photos to MyBuffalo. This should be standard procedure by now. After the photos are uploaded, make sure each photo is included in a set by accessing MyBuffalo. If you have any questions about this tool, feel free to contact me.
We’re still encountering issues with titles and descriptions. Each photo must have one. Here’s an ideal title and description:
Title: Fall Ball AP Tour At Town Ballroom
Description: Academy Is... and Mayday Parade headline for the 2009 AP Tour "Fall Ball"
And here’s one that’s not correct: NORTH TONAWANDA FOOTBALL
Titles should also be in upper and lowercase, not all caps.
As always if you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Our events list begins with an event that began this weekend and continues through December: Fairgrounds Festival Of Lights: A one-of-a kind holiday attraction featuring a newly expanded 2-mile route, holiday magic show, indoor rides, Winterific LED Light Display, Santa and his reindeer, shopping, food and more. It's Western New York's largest lights display. Fairgrounds, Hamburg, every day Gates open 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The heart-warming holiday classic story of a
red-nosed reindeer named Rudolph is back! Join Rudolph and all of his reindeer friends along with Santa and Mrs. Clause for a live stage performance. Lancaster Opera House 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster
Thursday
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 8pm
Friday
Autism Roundtable: Could make an interesting article for one of our writers. ECC South Campus, Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, Roundtable 10:00 – 11:50 A.M. (Room 5102) Discussion 12:00 – 12:50 P.M. (Room 5104)
O'Connell & Company Productions invites you to Swing into the Holidays with Home For Christmas, featuring John Stevens and the Colored Musicians Club's George Scott Big Band, George Scott, Director with Muhammad School of Music Chamber Players
under the direction of Maestro The Henri L. Muhammad & Mary Kate O'Connell, check with me on location and time.
464 Gallery, Autumn Leaves: A Charity Book Event: To provide art and education to underprivileged children in WNY while exposing the work of great local authors and artists. 464 Amherst Street, Buffalo, 6-10pm
Free Music Friday @ Hard Rock Niagara Falls Featuring: Bleeding Hearts
8pm– Midnight
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 8pm
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s tree lighting: Featuring a special holiday performance by the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, The music of Vince Guaraldi - Directed by Scott Behrend, A night of jazz from this timeless holiday classic. 7:30pm
Saturday
Reindeer Run 5K: Medaille College, Buffalo (Parkside Avenue & Route 198) 10am
The Search for the next CW23 Star is ON. One lucky person will be in commercials, station promotions, appear at live events, report on what’s happening around Western New York and so much more. CW23 and our partners at Kiss 98.5 will be at the McKinley Mall near Macy’s Home Store, registration begins at 11:30am, auditions will go from noon-4pm.
Buffalo Place will present the 2009 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. This annual holiday event is held at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Main at Chippewa Street) and marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season at Rotary Rink. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with free ice-skating. At 6:00 p.m., Buffalo Place officials will countdown the lighting of the tree and Santa Claus will light a fireworks display over Fountain Plaza. Immediately following the Tree Lighting, the fun continues with visits with Santa, holiday gifts and free ice-skating.
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 8pm
Native American Festival at BECHS: This annual event features Native American music and storytelling. Handmade arts and crafts will be available for purchase. 11am-4pm
UB Women’s Basketball vs. Canisius: UB Alumni Arena, Amherst, 4pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, The music of Vince Guaraldi - Directed by Scott Behrend, A night of jazz from this timeless holiday classic. 7:30pm
Beatlemagic Holiday Show: Tralf, 622 Main Street, Buffalo, 8pm
American Academy Nutcracker: 14th Annual Acclaimed Production of the Nutcracker featuring over 150 local students and New York City Ballet Super Star Daniel Ulbricht. This narrated version of the Holiday classic with charm and delight children of all ages. U.B. Center for the Arts Main Stage, 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, 1:00 & 7:00, Sunday @ 1:00
Sunday
American Academy Nutcracker: 14th Annual Acclaimed Production of the Nutcracker featuring over 150 local students and New York City Ballet Super Star Daniel Ulbricht. This narrated version of the Holiday classic with charm and delight children of all ages. U.B. Center for the Arts Main Stage, 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, 1pm
Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble: UB’s Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Amherst, 2pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Presented by Road Less Traveled Productions, The music of Vince Guaraldi - Directed by Scott Behrend, A night of jazz from this timeless holiday classic. 2pm
Beth Patterson in Concert: A singer, songwriter, storyteller, and wonderful comedian. 7pm
Monday, November 23, 2009
Buffalo.com events 11/23/09
Hi all,
This events list is abbreviated due to the holiday week.
I have a couple things on this week’s “wish list” (AKA I wish Buffalo.com photographers and writers would cover these events!):
Midwinter Bash on Wednesday and Turkey Trot on Thursday…all the info is below.
FYI: I’ll be out of the office on Thursday and Friday, but I will have access to email. Call or text me on my cell, if you need anything. I will be out of town and away from any computer on both Saturday and Sunday.
Finally, I’d like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Deanna
Monday & Tuesday
No notable events, if you know of anything, let me know.
Wednesday
Huge Bar and Party Night! If you’re interested in heading out to any of our local nightspots to take SMTC shots, please let me know.
Hard Rockin’ Thanksgiving Eve: Live Radio Broadcast with 103.3 The Edge, Featuring: Shredd & Ragan - 3-7 PM and FREE Live music by Stemm & Sixpin until 11 PM, Hard Rock Casino, Niagara Falls
Midwinter Bash: It’s the state’s largest semi formal High School event, tons of teens invading the Buffalo Convention Center on Franklin Street, Buffalo, 7pm
Kim Mitchell at the Tralf Music Hall, 7pm
Holiday Homecoming with The Maniacs: Anchored by the major-league talent of guitarist and vocalist Bryan Staddon, the Maniacs are well into their second decade of spreading the music of the Grateful Dead throughout Western New York. The Historic Riviera Theatre presents Holiday Homecoming with The Maniacs, 7pm
The Knowmatic Tribe Reunion Party feat. Marcos Udagawa, Godmorgen, Christ Sinister, Xotec, DJ 3PO, Matty. Let's take it back.. way back. To 1994. To a time when rave was rave. When disheveled, abandoned spaces were transformed into the promised land. Enter Knowmatic Tribe. 11pm
Thursday
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
YMCA Turkey Trot: One of Western New York’s most treasured events, the YMCA Turkey Trot brings together more than 10,000 runners of all ages and levels every Thanksgiving morning for a holiday celebration like no other, Delaware and Shoreham Avenues, 9am
Asian Night Dancing - Thanksgiving Show, Seneca Niagara Events Center, 9pm
Friday
Black Friday – the BIGGEST shopping day of the year. If you’d like to take photos or write an article about the frenzy that is Black Friday, let me know. Stores open at midnight, 3am, 5am, etc. etc. etc.
Christmas at the Broadway Market: Santa arrives to this east-side landmark at 1pm to kick-off the holiday season
All Aboard for Train Day at the History Museum: Model Trains, Music and
Family-Friendly Activities Kick Off Holiday Season at the Historical Museum, located at 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood Avenue, 1-4pm
Old School Classic, S.R.O. Party: Music by recording artist “Paradyme” performing hits from the CD: "Love Don’t Come Easy" and "Lies." Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, 9pm
Communist Party featuring Reid Speed, Soundlab, 11pm
Saturday
One-Stop Buffalo Book Signing at Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society: More than two dozen local authors to sign and sell copies of their books, it’s designed for shoppers looking for personalized gifts in a relaxed atmosphere and features more than two dozen local authors selling and signing their books. Noon-2pm
BSC Men's Ice Hockey vs Saint John's University, Buffalo State, 3 pm.
2nd Annual Disco Party "Have No Fear Disco Inferno 2009 is Here": Lackawanna VFW Post 2909, South Park, Lackawanna
Russian Circles, Young Widows at Soundlab, 9pm
Sunday
Pelican, Black Cobra, at Soundlab, 9pm
This events list is abbreviated due to the holiday week.
I have a couple things on this week’s “wish list” (AKA I wish Buffalo.com photographers and writers would cover these events!):
Midwinter Bash on Wednesday and Turkey Trot on Thursday…all the info is below.
FYI: I’ll be out of the office on Thursday and Friday, but I will have access to email. Call or text me on my cell, if you need anything. I will be out of town and away from any computer on both Saturday and Sunday.
Finally, I’d like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Deanna
Monday & Tuesday
No notable events, if you know of anything, let me know.
Wednesday
Huge Bar and Party Night! If you’re interested in heading out to any of our local nightspots to take SMTC shots, please let me know.
Hard Rockin’ Thanksgiving Eve: Live Radio Broadcast with 103.3 The Edge, Featuring: Shredd & Ragan - 3-7 PM and FREE Live music by Stemm & Sixpin until 11 PM, Hard Rock Casino, Niagara Falls
Midwinter Bash: It’s the state’s largest semi formal High School event, tons of teens invading the Buffalo Convention Center on Franklin Street, Buffalo, 7pm
Kim Mitchell at the Tralf Music Hall, 7pm
Holiday Homecoming with The Maniacs: Anchored by the major-league talent of guitarist and vocalist Bryan Staddon, the Maniacs are well into their second decade of spreading the music of the Grateful Dead throughout Western New York. The Historic Riviera Theatre presents Holiday Homecoming with The Maniacs, 7pm
The Knowmatic Tribe Reunion Party feat. Marcos Udagawa, Godmorgen, Christ Sinister, Xotec, DJ 3PO, Matty. Let's take it back.. way back. To 1994. To a time when rave was rave. When disheveled, abandoned spaces were transformed into the promised land. Enter Knowmatic Tribe. 11pm
Thursday
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
YMCA Turkey Trot: One of Western New York’s most treasured events, the YMCA Turkey Trot brings together more than 10,000 runners of all ages and levels every Thanksgiving morning for a holiday celebration like no other, Delaware and Shoreham Avenues, 9am
Asian Night Dancing - Thanksgiving Show, Seneca Niagara Events Center, 9pm
Friday
Black Friday – the BIGGEST shopping day of the year. If you’d like to take photos or write an article about the frenzy that is Black Friday, let me know. Stores open at midnight, 3am, 5am, etc. etc. etc.
Christmas at the Broadway Market: Santa arrives to this east-side landmark at 1pm to kick-off the holiday season
All Aboard for Train Day at the History Museum: Model Trains, Music and
Family-Friendly Activities Kick Off Holiday Season at the Historical Museum, located at 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood Avenue, 1-4pm
Old School Classic, S.R.O. Party: Music by recording artist “Paradyme” performing hits from the CD: "Love Don’t Come Easy" and "Lies." Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, 9pm
Communist Party featuring Reid Speed, Soundlab, 11pm
Saturday
One-Stop Buffalo Book Signing at Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society: More than two dozen local authors to sign and sell copies of their books, it’s designed for shoppers looking for personalized gifts in a relaxed atmosphere and features more than two dozen local authors selling and signing their books. Noon-2pm
BSC Men's Ice Hockey vs Saint John's University, Buffalo State, 3 pm.
2nd Annual Disco Party "Have No Fear Disco Inferno 2009 is Here": Lackawanna VFW Post 2909, South Park, Lackawanna
Russian Circles, Young Widows at Soundlab, 9pm
Sunday
Pelican, Black Cobra, at Soundlab, 9pm
Monday, November 16, 2009
Events 11/16/09
Response from all you contributors this past weekend was overwhelming! I’d love to keep the momentum going this week.
Remember if you’re trying to upload your photos using the bulk uploader and are encountering problems I need to know about them in detail, that way we can work out any bumps in the road for other contributors. Your job is not done once you upload your photos, they must go in a set. Here’s an example of one I created using photos I took at the Extreme Home Makeover on Saturday.
Titles and descriptions are getting better, but I still need you all to specify where the photo was taken in the title of both your photo and set.
There are a few events on this list where we have a photographer but no writer yet – I need to know if you’re interested asap so I can get approval for both of you.
Let me know if you have questions.
Tuesday
Absolute Punk.net Tour featuring The Dangerous Summer @ The Tralf: Dangerous Summer teams up with Mercy Mercedes, Between The Trees, Single File, Tralf’s located at 622 Main Street, Buffalo, 6:30pm
Women’s College Basketball: Buffalo State at Medaille, 6pm
Wednesday
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Thursday
Arts & Culturals' Resources Showcase: Meet the region's technical service and resource providers in an "open-house" setting and learn about how their programs can assist you
Network with your arts and cultural sector colleagues and the resource providers. Buffalo.com will be there too! Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, 4:30-6:30pm
Radio City Music Spectacular: I need to know about this one ASAP, and it may be too late to request credentials but I’ll try, HSBC Arena, 7pm
Big D and the Kids Table featuring illScarlett at Town Ballroom: Canada's reggae-enthused illScarlett feels like a mix of Sublime meets No Doubt with a dash of Goldfinger thrown in for good measure. The Town Ballroom, 7pm
The Birth of the New NFL: Buffalo News sportswriter Larry Felser will talk about the 1966 AFL/NFL merger and the significant role that Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson played in the process. Felser will also sign copies of his book on the same topic, which many believe contributed to Wilson’s successful Hall of Fame bid. Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 7 p.m.
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Blue Rodeo: Blue Rodeo has established themselves as one of the premiere bands in Canadian music history. Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, 8pm
Friday
Buffalo State Men's Ice Hockey vs SUNY Plattsburgh 7 p.m.
Sabres Power Play Luncheon with Pat LaFontaine: 2nd in a three-part luncheon series, HSBC Arena, Noon
10th Annual Hunter's Hope Candlelight Ball: We have a photographer, but no writer yet, I need to know ASAP! Samuel’s Grande Manor, Main Street, Clarence, This is a BLACK TIE EVENT! 6pm
The Waiting Room, a Genesis tribute band, The Tralf, 7pm
UB's The Buffalo Chips: A capella group, Buffalo Museum of Science, 7pm
The Diary of Anne Frank: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents: The Diary of Anne Frank at Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 Ohara Rd., Tonawanda Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 22nd Matinée at 3:00 pm Special Event: NRTG is proud to announce a special guest speaker series in conjunction with performances of "The Diary Of Anne Frank".Sophia, who was in hiding in Amsterdam during the second World War" will be speaking after this weekend’s performances.
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Pro-Love Tour: The Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street North Tonawanda, 8pm
The Headers: Free Music Friday at Hard Rock in Niagara Falls, 8pm
Robert Schimmel: Robert Schimmel proves that the best comedy comes from the truth. His all-to-real brand of humor has put him at the forefront of the stand-up circuit. He’s made you laugh in movies like “Scary Movie 2,” and his red-hot reputation has landed him on The “Howard Stern Show,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and his own HBO Special, “Unprotected.” Don’t miss an evening with comedy star Robert Schimmel. Seneca Niagara Casino, 8pm.
Saturday
Santa Arrives @ Southgate Plaza: Children can meet Santa Claus, reindeer, there’ll be music, food, and more. Union Road, West Seneca, Noon-1:30pm
The Diary of Anne Frank: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents: The Diary of Anne Frank at Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 Ohara Rd., Tonawanda Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 22nd Matinée at 3:00 pm Special Event: NRTG is proud to announce a special guest speaker series in conjunction with performances of "The Diary Of Anne Frank"."Sophia, who was in hiding in Amsterdam during the second World War" will be speaking after this weekend’s performances.
To Kill A Mockingbird: Montana Repertory Theatre - National tour, Center for the Arts - University at Buffalo, 8pm
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
USA AmeriCheer Niagara Falls Championship AmeriCheer and AmeriDance, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, downtown Buffalo
St. Mary's High School Cheerleading Challenge, St. Mary's High School, Lancaster
SABAH Annual Auction and Gala: We have a photographer for this event but no writer yet, Statler Towers, 6pm:
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Ninjasonik, Mario Bee @ Soundlab: Ninjasonik first met in 2003 in the Bronx and have since regularly collaborated, throwing dance parties throughout the New York area. Ninjasonik walks a fine line between rap/dance music and all out punk rock. Soundlab, 10pm
Sunday
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
The Diary of Anne Frank: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents: The Diary of Anne Frank at Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 Ohara Rd., Tonawanda Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 22nd Matinée at 3:00 pm Special Event: NRTG is proud to announce a special guest speaker series in conjunction with performances of "The Diary Of Anne Frank". Sophia, who was in hiding in Amsterdam during the second World War" will be speaking after this weekend’s performances.
Liza at UB: We have a photographer but no writer yet, UB’s Center for the Arts, 8pm
Remember if you’re trying to upload your photos using the bulk uploader and are encountering problems I need to know about them in detail, that way we can work out any bumps in the road for other contributors. Your job is not done once you upload your photos, they must go in a set. Here’s an example of one I created using photos I took at the Extreme Home Makeover on Saturday.
Titles and descriptions are getting better, but I still need you all to specify where the photo was taken in the title of both your photo and set.
There are a few events on this list where we have a photographer but no writer yet – I need to know if you’re interested asap so I can get approval for both of you.
Let me know if you have questions.
Tuesday
Absolute Punk.net Tour featuring The Dangerous Summer @ The Tralf: Dangerous Summer teams up with Mercy Mercedes, Between The Trees, Single File, Tralf’s located at 622 Main Street, Buffalo, 6:30pm
Women’s College Basketball: Buffalo State at Medaille, 6pm
Wednesday
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Thursday
Arts & Culturals' Resources Showcase: Meet the region's technical service and resource providers in an "open-house" setting and learn about how their programs can assist you
Network with your arts and cultural sector colleagues and the resource providers. Buffalo.com will be there too! Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, 4:30-6:30pm
Radio City Music Spectacular: I need to know about this one ASAP, and it may be too late to request credentials but I’ll try, HSBC Arena, 7pm
Big D and the Kids Table featuring illScarlett at Town Ballroom: Canada's reggae-enthused illScarlett feels like a mix of Sublime meets No Doubt with a dash of Goldfinger thrown in for good measure. The Town Ballroom, 7pm
The Birth of the New NFL: Buffalo News sportswriter Larry Felser will talk about the 1966 AFL/NFL merger and the significant role that Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson played in the process. Felser will also sign copies of his book on the same topic, which many believe contributed to Wilson’s successful Hall of Fame bid. Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 7 p.m.
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Blue Rodeo: Blue Rodeo has established themselves as one of the premiere bands in Canadian music history. Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, 8pm
Friday
Buffalo State Men's Ice Hockey vs SUNY Plattsburgh 7 p.m.
Sabres Power Play Luncheon with Pat LaFontaine: 2nd in a three-part luncheon series, HSBC Arena, Noon
10th Annual Hunter's Hope Candlelight Ball: We have a photographer, but no writer yet, I need to know ASAP! Samuel’s Grande Manor, Main Street, Clarence, This is a BLACK TIE EVENT! 6pm
The Waiting Room, a Genesis tribute band, The Tralf, 7pm
UB's The Buffalo Chips: A capella group, Buffalo Museum of Science, 7pm
The Diary of Anne Frank: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents: The Diary of Anne Frank at Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 Ohara Rd., Tonawanda Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 22nd Matinée at 3:00 pm Special Event: NRTG is proud to announce a special guest speaker series in conjunction with performances of "The Diary Of Anne Frank".Sophia, who was in hiding in Amsterdam during the second World War" will be speaking after this weekend’s performances.
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Pro-Love Tour: The Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street North Tonawanda, 8pm
The Headers: Free Music Friday at Hard Rock in Niagara Falls, 8pm
Robert Schimmel: Robert Schimmel proves that the best comedy comes from the truth. His all-to-real brand of humor has put him at the forefront of the stand-up circuit. He’s made you laugh in movies like “Scary Movie 2,” and his red-hot reputation has landed him on The “Howard Stern Show,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and his own HBO Special, “Unprotected.” Don’t miss an evening with comedy star Robert Schimmel. Seneca Niagara Casino, 8pm.
Saturday
Santa Arrives @ Southgate Plaza: Children can meet Santa Claus, reindeer, there’ll be music, food, and more. Union Road, West Seneca, Noon-1:30pm
The Diary of Anne Frank: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents: The Diary of Anne Frank at Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 Ohara Rd., Tonawanda Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 22nd Matinée at 3:00 pm Special Event: NRTG is proud to announce a special guest speaker series in conjunction with performances of "The Diary Of Anne Frank"."Sophia, who was in hiding in Amsterdam during the second World War" will be speaking after this weekend’s performances.
To Kill A Mockingbird: Montana Repertory Theatre - National tour, Center for the Arts - University at Buffalo, 8pm
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
USA AmeriCheer Niagara Falls Championship AmeriCheer and AmeriDance, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, downtown Buffalo
St. Mary's High School Cheerleading Challenge, St. Mary's High School, Lancaster
SABAH Annual Auction and Gala: We have a photographer for this event but no writer yet, Statler Towers, 6pm:
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Ninjasonik, Mario Bee @ Soundlab: Ninjasonik first met in 2003 in the Bronx and have since regularly collaborated, throwing dance parties throughout the New York area. Ninjasonik walks a fine line between rap/dance music and all out punk rock. Soundlab, 10pm
Sunday
Rent at UB: UB Department of Theatre & Dance will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm in the Drama Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
The Diary of Anne Frank: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents: The Diary of Anne Frank at Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 Ohara Rd., Tonawanda Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 22nd Matinée at 3:00 pm Special Event: NRTG is proud to announce a special guest speaker series in conjunction with performances of "The Diary Of Anne Frank". Sophia, who was in hiding in Amsterdam during the second World War" will be speaking after this weekend’s performances.
Liza at UB: We have a photographer but no writer yet, UB’s Center for the Arts, 8pm
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Sets tool has arrived
Hey all,
The sets tool on MyBuffalo.com has arrived - for all you Spotted veterans a set is equivalent to a gallery.
You can access sets by going to the MyBuffalo drop down menu.
When you cover an event, all your photos should go in a set.
We are working hard to incorporate the sets feature into the multi-photo uploader (http://account.mybuffalo.com/upload/radApplet.php), but for now please use the uploader to get them on the site then put your photos into a set individually.
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.
Deanna
The sets tool on MyBuffalo.com has arrived - for all you Spotted veterans a set is equivalent to a gallery.
You can access sets by going to the MyBuffalo drop down menu.
When you cover an event, all your photos should go in a set.
We are working hard to incorporate the sets feature into the multi-photo uploader (http://account.mybuffalo.com/upload/radApplet.php), but for now please use the uploader to get them on the site then put your photos into a set individually.
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.
Deanna
Monday, November 9, 2009
Events 11/9/09
Hi all,
Hope everyone’s enjoying the very mild weather we’re experiencing. November in Buffalo? Extreme Makeover picked a great week to bring their cameras to town.
I have to begin on a very serious note: I can’t stress this enough. Titles and descriptions on photos taken at all events are so important. Too many times people are posting photos with IMG and a number, and this will not be able to help people as they’re searching their photos. Many of these have been posted in the last month. Same thing goes for indescript titles like “Time-Out” or “Net Down”. A better title is “Time Out at the BSC Hockey Game”.
Along with titles and descriptions – PLEASE make sure all your photos are in sets, again this will mean problems for people when they try to search for their photos.
If you’re experiencing any issues with the multi-media uploader, or need a link to it please let me know.
We’ve received a special request to cover a BSC Sorority event on Sunday, please let me know if you’re interested (all the info is below).
When you request events, please don’t reply to this email, simply send me a separate email with information on the event you’re requesting.
Thank you!
Deanna Russo
Online Interactive Manager
MyBuffalo.com
Work: (716) 849-4527
Cell: (716) 390-2652
drusso@buffnews.com
Tuesday
WNY Minority Media Professionals Annual Fundraiser: The Western New York Minority Media Professionals will proudly present their Annual Fundraiser Event. Guests will meet The Western New York Minority Media Professionals, sponsors of The Broadway Theatre Project and hear future plans for The Broadway Theatre Project. There will also be networking with a variety of Buffalo Professionals as well as food and entertainment from a live band and music by DJ David Allen, 1080AM - WUFO. Good Life Sports Bar and Grill, 5pm-9pm
Wednesday
Wines From Around the World Wine Tasting: Just Vino invites you to join them on a tour of the world with their Wines From Around the World Wine Tasting. Guests will be able to sample 10 wines from all corners of the globe with small snacks provided. 7pm-9pm.
The Black Dahlia Murder with Skelonwitch, Toxic Holocaust and Trapt Them at Mohawk Place, 8pm.
Thursday
Bills Memories from the AFL Days: The University at Buffalo and School of Management Alumni Associations invite you to revisit the Good Old Days of the Buffalo Bills and the American Football League during This 50th Anniversary Season With Angelo Coniglio. Ange’s AFL site (www.remembertheafl.com) and his activities on behalf of keeping the memories of the league alive have been chronicled in the media across the country. Chef’s Restaurant, Noon
Dr. Niles Eldredge, noted author on Darwin and evolution theory and curator of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC, will speak at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, at noon.
The Carnegie Art Center's annual member's show opens and includes work by several local artists, Castellani Art Museum, 6-8pm
Ska Is Dead IV featuring The Toasters, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Mustard Plug, Mohawk Place, 8pm
Friday
GemStreet USA Show & Sale: GemStreet USA Show spotlights jewelry artists and gemologists from coast to coast. A special highlight of this show is Jerry Bastedo, director of the Hamburg National History Society, who runs the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education site in Hamburg. 10am-5pm
Experience China: Guests will experience the culture of China in an event presented by the International Institute and Just Buffalo Literary Center. The evening will introduce you to the food, customs and music of this interesting nation! 6:30-9pm.,
BSC Women's Ice Hockey vs. SUNY Cortland, 7pm
Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway: Revue of musical favorites perfomed by Broadway stars, UB’s Center for the Arts, 8pm
Free Music Friday featuring Joyryde, Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, 8pm
Lights performs at Soundlab, 9pm
Saturday
USA Niagara Championship Cheer Tech 2009, Hamburg Agri Center
Jeff Musial and his Nickle City Reptiles and Exotics. These often maligned critters will make their appearance from noon to 4 p.m. Niagara Falls Aquarium
Vaudeville Variations: A throwback to the grand days of Vaudeville, the Riviera Theatre is proud to open its doors to Niagara Hospice for a night of great entertainment for a great cause. Historic Riviera Theatre, 7:30pm
The English Beat: Take a trip back to the 80s with this group, Seneca Niagara Casino, Bear's Den Showroom, 8 pm.
GemStreet USA Show & Sale: GemStreet USA Show spotlights jewelry artists and gemologists from coast to coast. A special highlight of this show is Jerry Bastedo, director of the Hamburg National History Society, who runs the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education site in Hamburg. 10am-5pm
Ninjasonik, Mario Bee, Ninjasonik walks a fine line between rap/dance music and all out punk rock. Soundlab, 10pm
UB Volleyball vs. Toledo, Alumni Arena, 6pm
Enter the Haggis: Over the past three albums and five years, Toronto's Celtic rock band Enter The Haggis has found itself at the center of a grassroots success story ever teetering on the brink of mainstream success. 9pm
Sunday
USA WILD's Rumble in the Jungle Cheerleading Championship, 2009 Buffalo Niagara Court Center (BNCC), West Seneca
A Perfect Bridal Show: Experience The Great Diamond Dash at Buffalo's Elegant Bridal Shows! See, hear and taste all that NY Wedding professionals have to offer. The fashion show of the year! Brierwood Country Club, Noon-4:00pm
*SPECIAL REQUEST* Buffalo.com has been specially requested to cover this! Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: a community service based organization based at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College and D'Youville College will be hosting their third annual Radiant Rhythms, which is basically a dance competition for charity. They’ll have a rep from the Asarese Community Center to speak to the audience about its purpose and benefits to the community, and the Asarese representative will also be bringing several children from the community center to enjoy the show. Not sure of the time, but I’ll check if you’re interested.
GemStreet USA Show & Sale: GemStreet USA Show spotlights jewelry artists and gemologists from coast to coast. A special highlight of this show is Jerry Bastedo, director of the Hamburg National History Society, who runs the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education site in Hamburg. 10am-5pm
Straight No Chaser: Originally formed a dozen years ago while students at Indiana University, this a cappella group has reassembled and reemerged after their video for 'The 12 Days of Christmas' became a phenomenon with almost 8 million views on YouTube. Special Guest: The Buffalo Chips, UB Center for the Arts, 8pm
Monday
Metric along w/ Band of Skulls at Town Ballroom, 7pm
Hope everyone’s enjoying the very mild weather we’re experiencing. November in Buffalo? Extreme Makeover picked a great week to bring their cameras to town.
I have to begin on a very serious note: I can’t stress this enough. Titles and descriptions on photos taken at all events are so important. Too many times people are posting photos with IMG and a number, and this will not be able to help people as they’re searching their photos. Many of these have been posted in the last month. Same thing goes for indescript titles like “Time-Out” or “Net Down”. A better title is “Time Out at the BSC Hockey Game”.
Along with titles and descriptions – PLEASE make sure all your photos are in sets, again this will mean problems for people when they try to search for their photos.
If you’re experiencing any issues with the multi-media uploader, or need a link to it please let me know.
We’ve received a special request to cover a BSC Sorority event on Sunday, please let me know if you’re interested (all the info is below).
When you request events, please don’t reply to this email, simply send me a separate email with information on the event you’re requesting.
Thank you!
Deanna Russo
Online Interactive Manager
MyBuffalo.com
Work: (716) 849-4527
Cell: (716) 390-2652
drusso@buffnews.com
Tuesday
WNY Minority Media Professionals Annual Fundraiser: The Western New York Minority Media Professionals will proudly present their Annual Fundraiser Event. Guests will meet The Western New York Minority Media Professionals, sponsors of The Broadway Theatre Project and hear future plans for The Broadway Theatre Project. There will also be networking with a variety of Buffalo Professionals as well as food and entertainment from a live band and music by DJ David Allen, 1080AM - WUFO. Good Life Sports Bar and Grill, 5pm-9pm
Wednesday
Wines From Around the World Wine Tasting: Just Vino invites you to join them on a tour of the world with their Wines From Around the World Wine Tasting. Guests will be able to sample 10 wines from all corners of the globe with small snacks provided. 7pm-9pm.
The Black Dahlia Murder with Skelonwitch, Toxic Holocaust and Trapt Them at Mohawk Place, 8pm.
Thursday
Bills Memories from the AFL Days: The University at Buffalo and School of Management Alumni Associations invite you to revisit the Good Old Days of the Buffalo Bills and the American Football League during This 50th Anniversary Season With Angelo Coniglio. Ange’s AFL site (www.remembertheafl.com) and his activities on behalf of keeping the memories of the league alive have been chronicled in the media across the country. Chef’s Restaurant, Noon
Dr. Niles Eldredge, noted author on Darwin and evolution theory and curator of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC, will speak at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, at noon.
The Carnegie Art Center's annual member's show opens and includes work by several local artists, Castellani Art Museum, 6-8pm
Ska Is Dead IV featuring The Toasters, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Mustard Plug, Mohawk Place, 8pm
Friday
GemStreet USA Show & Sale: GemStreet USA Show spotlights jewelry artists and gemologists from coast to coast. A special highlight of this show is Jerry Bastedo, director of the Hamburg National History Society, who runs the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education site in Hamburg. 10am-5pm
Experience China: Guests will experience the culture of China in an event presented by the International Institute and Just Buffalo Literary Center. The evening will introduce you to the food, customs and music of this interesting nation! 6:30-9pm.,
BSC Women's Ice Hockey vs. SUNY Cortland, 7pm
Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway: Revue of musical favorites perfomed by Broadway stars, UB’s Center for the Arts, 8pm
Free Music Friday featuring Joyryde, Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, 8pm
Lights performs at Soundlab, 9pm
Saturday
USA Niagara Championship Cheer Tech 2009, Hamburg Agri Center
Jeff Musial and his Nickle City Reptiles and Exotics. These often maligned critters will make their appearance from noon to 4 p.m. Niagara Falls Aquarium
Vaudeville Variations: A throwback to the grand days of Vaudeville, the Riviera Theatre is proud to open its doors to Niagara Hospice for a night of great entertainment for a great cause. Historic Riviera Theatre, 7:30pm
The English Beat: Take a trip back to the 80s with this group, Seneca Niagara Casino, Bear's Den Showroom, 8 pm.
GemStreet USA Show & Sale: GemStreet USA Show spotlights jewelry artists and gemologists from coast to coast. A special highlight of this show is Jerry Bastedo, director of the Hamburg National History Society, who runs the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education site in Hamburg. 10am-5pm
Ninjasonik, Mario Bee, Ninjasonik walks a fine line between rap/dance music and all out punk rock. Soundlab, 10pm
UB Volleyball vs. Toledo, Alumni Arena, 6pm
Enter the Haggis: Over the past three albums and five years, Toronto's Celtic rock band Enter The Haggis has found itself at the center of a grassroots success story ever teetering on the brink of mainstream success. 9pm
Sunday
USA WILD's Rumble in the Jungle Cheerleading Championship, 2009 Buffalo Niagara Court Center (BNCC), West Seneca
A Perfect Bridal Show: Experience The Great Diamond Dash at Buffalo's Elegant Bridal Shows! See, hear and taste all that NY Wedding professionals have to offer. The fashion show of the year! Brierwood Country Club, Noon-4:00pm
*SPECIAL REQUEST* Buffalo.com has been specially requested to cover this! Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: a community service based organization based at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College and D'Youville College will be hosting their third annual Radiant Rhythms, which is basically a dance competition for charity. They’ll have a rep from the Asarese Community Center to speak to the audience about its purpose and benefits to the community, and the Asarese representative will also be bringing several children from the community center to enjoy the show. Not sure of the time, but I’ll check if you’re interested.
GemStreet USA Show & Sale: GemStreet USA Show spotlights jewelry artists and gemologists from coast to coast. A special highlight of this show is Jerry Bastedo, director of the Hamburg National History Society, who runs the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education site in Hamburg. 10am-5pm
Straight No Chaser: Originally formed a dozen years ago while students at Indiana University, this a cappella group has reassembled and reemerged after their video for 'The 12 Days of Christmas' became a phenomenon with almost 8 million views on YouTube. Special Guest: The Buffalo Chips, UB Center for the Arts, 8pm
Monday
Metric along w/ Band of Skulls at Town Ballroom, 7pm
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tags, tags, tags & sets, sets, sets
I can not stress enough the importance of tagging your media in MyBuffalo.com.
Why tag?
Items are easily found when people are searching for them on MyBuffalo.com
The tag cloud on MyBuffalo.com might just show your tags!
How do I tag?
Think of the keywords that are associated with your media. For example if it's a photo gallery on a Halloween costume contest you should tag with: halloween, costume, the location where it took place, specific costumes, etc. etc. etc.. The more tags, the easily your photos can be found.
Always separate the words with a space, not a comma.
ALWAYS upload your photos into a set. If you are taking photos of people at a specific event and passing out cards, the only way for them to find all the photos is to upload them into a set. This is a very easy process that is accessible on the photo upload page.
As always if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Deanna
Why tag?
Items are easily found when people are searching for them on MyBuffalo.com
The tag cloud on MyBuffalo.com might just show your tags!
How do I tag?
Think of the keywords that are associated with your media. For example if it's a photo gallery on a Halloween costume contest you should tag with: halloween, costume, the location where it took place, specific costumes, etc. etc. etc.. The more tags, the easily your photos can be found.
Always separate the words with a space, not a comma.
ALWAYS upload your photos into a set. If you are taking photos of people at a specific event and passing out cards, the only way for them to find all the photos is to upload them into a set. This is a very easy process that is accessible on the photo upload page.
As always if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Deanna
Monday, November 2, 2009
Events 11/2/09
I have new MyBuffalo.com cards. Please set up plans with me to either pick up the cards in person or I can mail them to you. Since the Rack’em Up contest is over, we must use these new cards at all events.
Have you noticed problems with the site over the last three days? If so, we know about them and are working quickly to resolve the issues with our vendors. Thank you for your patience.
Please refrain from calling or texting me after 10pm, unless there’s an emergency.
Tuesday
(nothing scheduled that I’m aware of, let me know if there’s something that’s off my radar)
Wednesday
Stepcrew at UB: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present The StepCrew at 8:00pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. It is also sponsored in part by Monaco's Violin Shop & Music Center. There will be a pre-performance talk at 7:00pm.
Comeback Kid along with Gravemaker, Mothers of Mercy and Dead Swans, Mohawk Place at 6pm
Thursday
Special Request! Adoption STAR Plans Fundraising Event: “Celebrate Family” Kicks Off National Adoption Month: There’s nothing more precious than creating forever family. Shea’s Buffalo Performing Arts Center on Main St in Buffalo, 5:30pm.
The University at Buffalo Art Gallery will present "Carlos Estévez: Images of Thought". The gallery is located in the UB Center for the Arts, North (Amherst) Campus. An opening reception will be held on Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m., which will open with a 30-minute introductory talk by Estévez.
Grassroots garden is holding their 3rd annual Harvest Celebration at Karpeles Manuscript Museum (453 Porter Ave) 5:30-8pm
The Romantics: 80s pop rock band, Bear’s Den, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls 8pm
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg: 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Friday
BSC Men's Ice Hockey vs SUNY Fredonia, 7 p.m.
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg: 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Free Music Friday featuring Weekend: A Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee performs at Hard Rock Niagara Falls, 8pm
Saturday
Saturday, November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Upstate New York Transplant Services will host the 4th Annual Transformations After Hours...Buffalo Business Takes Center Stage at Asbury Hall. In an effort to effectively spread the word about Upstate New York Transplant Services and to raise funds to promote education and awareness on the need for organ, eye, tissue and community blood donation throughout Western New York, a collection of 9-5ers will gather to showcase their less-known musical talents!
Sabres Alumni Appearance: Come out and watch the Buffalo Sabres take on the Boston Bruins with Sabres Alumn Richie Dunn. Tully's Good Times
8070 Main St. Clarence, NY 14221, 7pm-9:30pm
3rd Annual
Making Tracks For Families 5K Knights of Columbus Hall, 2838 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY. 5K and 1-Mile fun walk. The race is over the same course used by the Lisa's Legacy 5K which is off the streets within the confines of the Holy Cross Cemetery, 2900 South Park Ave
Lackawanna,NY
Buffalo’s Got Talent, Lancaster Opera House 7pm
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg, 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Pre-Sale tickets available for $5 at www.tickets.com inside all Tops locations, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce or Hamburg Sun. $7 at the door. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Spectrum: A Tribute to Motown R&B, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo 8pm
Hawthorne Heights with special guests Just Surrender, Punchline, Monty are I and Nightbeast, Mohawk Place, 5:30pm
UB Men’s Basketball vs. Daemen (EXHIBITION), 7:00 pm, Alumni Arena
Sunday
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg, 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Pre-Sale tickets available for $5 at www.tickets.com inside all Tops locations, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce or Hamburg Sun. $7 at the door. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Buffalo Bills 50th Season Exhibit Tour: join curator/collector Greg Tranter for a tour of the museum exhibit, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
Monday
Bonus event: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present ABBA Mania on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:30pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
ABBA Mania formed in London in 1999 and has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since, bringing the music of the Swedish supergroup to their millions of fans, old and new. A special concert presentation, which celebrates ABBA's music and style in a respectful and enjoyable way, ABBA Mania revives special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves with timeless songs that will last forever.
Have you noticed problems with the site over the last three days? If so, we know about them and are working quickly to resolve the issues with our vendors. Thank you for your patience.
Please refrain from calling or texting me after 10pm, unless there’s an emergency.
Tuesday
(nothing scheduled that I’m aware of, let me know if there’s something that’s off my radar)
Wednesday
Stepcrew at UB: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present The StepCrew at 8:00pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. It is also sponsored in part by Monaco's Violin Shop & Music Center. There will be a pre-performance talk at 7:00pm.
Comeback Kid along with Gravemaker, Mothers of Mercy and Dead Swans, Mohawk Place at 6pm
Thursday
Special Request! Adoption STAR Plans Fundraising Event: “Celebrate Family” Kicks Off National Adoption Month: There’s nothing more precious than creating forever family. Shea’s Buffalo Performing Arts Center on Main St in Buffalo, 5:30pm.
The University at Buffalo Art Gallery will present "Carlos Estévez: Images of Thought". The gallery is located in the UB Center for the Arts, North (Amherst) Campus. An opening reception will be held on Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m., which will open with a 30-minute introductory talk by Estévez.
Grassroots garden is holding their 3rd annual Harvest Celebration at Karpeles Manuscript Museum (453 Porter Ave) 5:30-8pm
The Romantics: 80s pop rock band, Bear’s Den, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls 8pm
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg: 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Friday
BSC Men's Ice Hockey vs SUNY Fredonia, 7 p.m.
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg: 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Free Music Friday featuring Weekend: A Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee performs at Hard Rock Niagara Falls, 8pm
Saturday
Saturday, November 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Upstate New York Transplant Services will host the 4th Annual Transformations After Hours...Buffalo Business Takes Center Stage at Asbury Hall. In an effort to effectively spread the word about Upstate New York Transplant Services and to raise funds to promote education and awareness on the need for organ, eye, tissue and community blood donation throughout Western New York, a collection of 9-5ers will gather to showcase their less-known musical talents!
Sabres Alumni Appearance: Come out and watch the Buffalo Sabres take on the Boston Bruins with Sabres Alumn Richie Dunn. Tully's Good Times
8070 Main St. Clarence, NY 14221, 7pm-9:30pm
3rd Annual
Making Tracks For Families 5K Knights of Columbus Hall, 2838 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY. 5K and 1-Mile fun walk. The race is over the same course used by the Lisa's Legacy 5K which is off the streets within the confines of the Holy Cross Cemetery, 2900 South Park Ave
Lackawanna,NY
Buffalo’s Got Talent, Lancaster Opera House 7pm
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg, 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Pre-Sale tickets available for $5 at www.tickets.com inside all Tops locations, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce or Hamburg Sun. $7 at the door. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Spectrum: A Tribute to Motown R&B, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhan’s Music Hall, Buffalo 8pm
Hawthorne Heights with special guests Just Surrender, Punchline, Monty are I and Nightbeast, Mohawk Place, 5:30pm
UB Men’s Basketball vs. Daemen (EXHIBITION), 7:00 pm, Alumni Arena
Sunday
Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg, 400 Artisans and Crafters from 25 states, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain. Pre-Sale tickets available for $5 at www.tickets.com inside all Tops locations, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce or Hamburg Sun. $7 at the door. Open 10a-9p on Thursday and Friday. Sat 9a-6p and Sun 10a-5p.
Buffalo Bills 50th Season Exhibit Tour: join curator/collector Greg Tranter for a tour of the museum exhibit, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
Monday
Bonus event: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present ABBA Mania on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:30pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
ABBA Mania formed in London in 1999 and has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since, bringing the music of the Swedish supergroup to their millions of fans, old and new. A special concert presentation, which celebrates ABBA's music and style in a respectful and enjoyable way, ABBA Mania revives special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves with timeless songs that will last forever.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Events 10/26/09
Here we are Halloween week – one of the biggest weeks of the year for web traffic on Buffalo.com! I’m hoping many of you will volunteer for one of the many events.
The events list is a little bit different this time around. I’ve listed Haunted Houses, Halloween Parties, then everything else going on in WNY, some holiday-related some not.
We were requested to cover the Darwin Martin House Fundraiser on October 29. See the list for more information.
Remember those “Smile for the Camera” shots and remember to incorporate your photo titles with your event descriptions!
Keep in mind – when you request an event don’t reply to this email – just send me another email with all the details, and I’ll do all the legwork.
The Rack ‘em Up contest is officially over, which means all your Buffalo.com cards are now outdated. I’m working on getting new ones, and will keep you posted. Use the old ones until the new ones come in.
Thank you!
Deanna Russo
Online Interactive Manager
MyBuffalo.com
Work: (716) 849-4527
Cell: (716) 390-2652
drusso@buffnews.com
Haunted Houses
HOUSE OF HORRORS & HAUNTED CATACOMBS
Location: 2343 Union Road in Cheektowaga (Garden Village Plaza)
Days of operation: September 25th - November 1st (Fridays - Sundays plus additional dates) Houses: House of Horrors, Haunted Catacombs, and Psychic Therapy
Thursday, Friday: 8:00 PM @ House of Horrors & Haunted Catacombs - Heather from VH1's Rock of Love
YOUR FINAL FEAR
Location: At the Hamburg Fairgrounds
Days of operation: October 1 - 31 (Thursdays - Sundays plus some additional dates)
Houses: Dark Raven Manor, Big Top Terror, Raven Hill Asylum, Slaughter Haus, and Soul Remains
FRIGHTWORLD
Location: 3097 Sheridan Drive (in the Northtown Plaza)
Days of operation: September 18th - November 14th (Fridays & Saturdays plus additional dates)
Houses: The House Of The Dead, Wicked Woods, Return Of Mummies Curse, Phobia'z, and CarnEVIL in 3-D.
NIGHTMARE HAYRIDES ON SOMMERVILLE STREET
Location: Ellicottville, NY
Days of operation: Fridays - Sundays in October
What: A 25-minute tractor drawn hayride followed by a haunted maze & a haunted barn with the vortex tunnel.
LOCKPORT HAUNTED CAVE TOUR
Location: Pine Street in downtown Lockport (at the old City Hall)
Days of operation: October 14 - 30 (Thursdays - Sundays)
What: A walk along the Erie Canal followed by a spooky walk through the haunted Lockport Cave.
BECKER FARMS HAUNTED HAYRIDE
Location: 3760 Quaker Road in Gasport
Days of operation: October 9 - 30 (Fridays - Sundays only)
What: Haunted Hayride, Castle Labyrinth, and Phylotec Biogenetic Testing Station.
HAUNTED HIGH SCHOOL 2009
Location: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center at 1201 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY
Days of operation: October 30 & 31 from 5pm - 10pm
What: Four floors of fright.
PARTIES AT THE CLUBS
Wednesday
7:00pm: Halloween Party with Urban Renewal, food and prizes for best costume (Rock)
9:00 PM @ Third Room - 7 Deadly Sins Halloween Party
Pietro's Ristorante & Martini Bar
Thursday
Every Thursday in October, Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc. presents the Haunted Pub Crawl of Allentown. The crawl will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Cozumel Grille, located at 153 Elmwood Avenue.
Salud!: It promises to be a night of fine wine, cuisine and spectacular prizes, all for a good cause. The Martin House Restoration Corporation will sponsor Salud! on Thursday, October 29th. The evening will feature a Spanish wine tasting dinner and silent auction. It'll be held at the Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch Pavilion at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House Complex. Tickets are $150, and will guarantee you an unforgettable evening, all in support of Martin House programs and restoration projects. For more info and tickets, visit www.darwinmartinhouse.org.
10:00 PM @ The Bend - Thriller Thursday Halloween Party
Friday
Halloween Karaoke Party: French Pub Bar & Grill, Depew, 10pm
10:00 PM @ Mr Goodbar - AJR Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ Paradise Island - Halloween Bash 2009 ! !
11:00 PM @ King's Court Restaurant and Bar - King's Court Halloween Party
Saturday
"Hard Knocks at the Hard Rock": A Halloween Benefit to Support the Runaway and Homeless Youth of Compass House, Featuring live music by: Fight the Current, Rev. Alan Whitney, Leryo Townes, 8 – 11 p.m.
“The War of the Worlds Radio Capital of the World" : The DiPaolo's Scholarship Fund will hold a Halloween "War of the Worlds" costume party to raise funds for WNY United Against Drugs and Alcohol at Ilio’s , 7pm-11pm, 3785 South Park Avenue, Blasdell
7:00 PM @ Cozumel Grill & Tequila Bar - Cozumel's Annual Halloween Party
8:00 PM @ Four Aces Bar & Grill - HALLOWEEN PARTY - UNCLE FESTER
9:00 PM @ Town Ballroom - House Of Horrors Buffalo's Biggest Halloween Party
9:00 PM @ Alternative Brews - Halloween Party and Frank Grizanti
9:00 PM @ Hennessey's Bar & Grill - Halloween Party
9:00 PM @ Club Diablo - Halloween Dance Party
9:00 PM @ Club W - Halloween Party
9:30 PM @ Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - Scott Celani Halloween Spectacular
10:00 PM @ Alexander's Lounge - Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ Nietzsche's - A Nightmare on Allen Street
10:00 PM @ Cole's Restaurant & Bar - Halloween Extravaganza!
10:00 PM @ The Bend - Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ King's Court Restaurant and Bar - Latin NIght
10:00 PM @ Chuggers - KISS Alive (Kiss Tribute) with Guests
10:00 PM @ Club Paradise - Hit N Run and Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ T C Wheelers - Karaoke
10:00 PM @ Recckio's Perfect Shot Sports Bar - Halloween Weekend Blast! Prizes!
11:00 PM @ King's Court Restaurant and Bar - King's Court Halloween Party
Everything else J
Tuesday
The Get Up Kids: Town Ballroom, 6:30pm
Comedy Nite @ Nietzche’s, 7:30pm
The White Tie Affair with guests Every Avenue, Stereo Skyline, and Runner Runner, Club Infinity, 6pm
Wednesday
BSC Women's Soccer
vs Elmira
3 p.m.
BSC Men's Soccer
at Daemen
4 p.m.
Last Night of Haunted History Ghost Walks: Mason Winfield and Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc. will be hosting Ghost Walks in the Buffalo Theatre District, participants should meet at 7pm at SPOT Coffee, located at 227 Delaware Avenue
Aries Spears: Aries Spears is an American actor and comedian. A regular on Fox’s Mad TV, star of feature films, appearing on a number of national talk shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up. Bear's Den Showroom at 8 pm.
Thursday
The Galleria of Treats is the largest indoor trick-or-treat event in Western New York. Walden Galleria Mall, 11am-8pm
UB Women’s Soccer vs. Kent State: UB Stadium, 3pm
Mall-O-Ween @Eastern Hills Mall: 4-7pm
Star 102.5 Presents The 6th Annual Sabres Alumni Fall Wine Festival : Meet Sabres Alumni, enjoy wine tastings, great food from area restaurants, a silent auction, and a Pink Ribbon Basket Raffle with proceeds benefiting The Endowment Fund for Breast Cancer at Roswell Park, 6:30pm @ HSBC ARENA
Friday
Halloween Ghost Hunt at the Buffalo Central Terminal & Iron Island Museum: This Halloween, the Central Terminal Restoration Corp., WNY Ghost Hunters and the Iron Island Preservation Society invite you for an evening of things that go bump in the night at both the Buffalo Central Terminal AND Iron Island Museum! On October 30th, you can ghost hunt two of Buffalo's most haunted locations with some of your favorite paranormal TV personalities! The Halloween ghost hunt will feature World renowned Psychic Chip Coffey! Buffalo Central Terminal 4pm-2:30am
UB Volleyball vs. Bowling Green: 7pm, UB Alumni Arena
BSC Men's Ice Hockey: 7 pm vs SUNY Oswego, Buffalo State
Lotus w/ special guest Tigersapien, Town Ballroom, 8pm
Saturday
Here be Dragons, learn all about the real dragons of the world, see them up-close, along with live owls, raptors, wildcats, over 80 animals, flying bird show, games, costumes welcome, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, East Aurora 11am-4pm
BSC Football vs William Paterson
12 p.m.
BSC Women's Ice Hockey vs Concordia (WI) 12 p.m.
UB Volleyball vs. Miami of Ohio: Alumni Arena, 5pm
BSC Men's Ice Hockey vs SUNY Cortland 7 p.m.
Sunday
BSC Women's Ice Hockey
vs Concordia (WI)
12 p.m.
WRESTLING UB OPEN
All Day
Alumni Arena
The events list is a little bit different this time around. I’ve listed Haunted Houses, Halloween Parties, then everything else going on in WNY, some holiday-related some not.
We were requested to cover the Darwin Martin House Fundraiser on October 29. See the list for more information.
Remember those “Smile for the Camera” shots and remember to incorporate your photo titles with your event descriptions!
Keep in mind – when you request an event don’t reply to this email – just send me another email with all the details, and I’ll do all the legwork.
The Rack ‘em Up contest is officially over, which means all your Buffalo.com cards are now outdated. I’m working on getting new ones, and will keep you posted. Use the old ones until the new ones come in.
Thank you!
Deanna Russo
Online Interactive Manager
MyBuffalo.com
Work: (716) 849-4527
Cell: (716) 390-2652
drusso@buffnews.com
Haunted Houses
HOUSE OF HORRORS & HAUNTED CATACOMBS
Location: 2343 Union Road in Cheektowaga (Garden Village Plaza)
Days of operation: September 25th - November 1st (Fridays - Sundays plus additional dates) Houses: House of Horrors, Haunted Catacombs, and Psychic Therapy
Thursday, Friday: 8:00 PM @ House of Horrors & Haunted Catacombs - Heather from VH1's Rock of Love
YOUR FINAL FEAR
Location: At the Hamburg Fairgrounds
Days of operation: October 1 - 31 (Thursdays - Sundays plus some additional dates)
Houses: Dark Raven Manor, Big Top Terror, Raven Hill Asylum, Slaughter Haus, and Soul Remains
FRIGHTWORLD
Location: 3097 Sheridan Drive (in the Northtown Plaza)
Days of operation: September 18th - November 14th (Fridays & Saturdays plus additional dates)
Houses: The House Of The Dead, Wicked Woods, Return Of Mummies Curse, Phobia'z, and CarnEVIL in 3-D.
NIGHTMARE HAYRIDES ON SOMMERVILLE STREET
Location: Ellicottville, NY
Days of operation: Fridays - Sundays in October
What: A 25-minute tractor drawn hayride followed by a haunted maze & a haunted barn with the vortex tunnel.
LOCKPORT HAUNTED CAVE TOUR
Location: Pine Street in downtown Lockport (at the old City Hall)
Days of operation: October 14 - 30 (Thursdays - Sundays)
What: A walk along the Erie Canal followed by a spooky walk through the haunted Lockport Cave.
BECKER FARMS HAUNTED HAYRIDE
Location: 3760 Quaker Road in Gasport
Days of operation: October 9 - 30 (Fridays - Sundays only)
What: Haunted Hayride, Castle Labyrinth, and Phylotec Biogenetic Testing Station.
HAUNTED HIGH SCHOOL 2009
Location: The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center at 1201 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY
Days of operation: October 30 & 31 from 5pm - 10pm
What: Four floors of fright.
PARTIES AT THE CLUBS
Wednesday
7:00pm: Halloween Party with Urban Renewal, food and prizes for best costume (Rock)
9:00 PM @ Third Room - 7 Deadly Sins Halloween Party
Pietro's Ristorante & Martini Bar
Thursday
Every Thursday in October, Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc. presents the Haunted Pub Crawl of Allentown. The crawl will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Cozumel Grille, located at 153 Elmwood Avenue.
Salud!: It promises to be a night of fine wine, cuisine and spectacular prizes, all for a good cause. The Martin House Restoration Corporation will sponsor Salud! on Thursday, October 29th. The evening will feature a Spanish wine tasting dinner and silent auction. It'll be held at the Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch Pavilion at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House Complex. Tickets are $150, and will guarantee you an unforgettable evening, all in support of Martin House programs and restoration projects. For more info and tickets, visit www.darwinmartinhouse.org.
10:00 PM @ The Bend - Thriller Thursday Halloween Party
Friday
Halloween Karaoke Party: French Pub Bar & Grill, Depew, 10pm
10:00 PM @ Mr Goodbar - AJR Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ Paradise Island - Halloween Bash 2009 ! !
11:00 PM @ King's Court Restaurant and Bar - King's Court Halloween Party
Saturday
"Hard Knocks at the Hard Rock": A Halloween Benefit to Support the Runaway and Homeless Youth of Compass House, Featuring live music by: Fight the Current, Rev. Alan Whitney, Leryo Townes, 8 – 11 p.m.
“The War of the Worlds Radio Capital of the World" : The DiPaolo's Scholarship Fund will hold a Halloween "War of the Worlds" costume party to raise funds for WNY United Against Drugs and Alcohol at Ilio’s , 7pm-11pm, 3785 South Park Avenue, Blasdell
7:00 PM @ Cozumel Grill & Tequila Bar - Cozumel's Annual Halloween Party
8:00 PM @ Four Aces Bar & Grill - HALLOWEEN PARTY - UNCLE FESTER
9:00 PM @ Town Ballroom - House Of Horrors Buffalo's Biggest Halloween Party
9:00 PM @ Alternative Brews - Halloween Party and Frank Grizanti
9:00 PM @ Hennessey's Bar & Grill - Halloween Party
9:00 PM @ Club Diablo - Halloween Dance Party
9:00 PM @ Club W - Halloween Party
9:30 PM @ Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - Scott Celani Halloween Spectacular
10:00 PM @ Alexander's Lounge - Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ Nietzsche's - A Nightmare on Allen Street
10:00 PM @ Cole's Restaurant & Bar - Halloween Extravaganza!
10:00 PM @ The Bend - Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ King's Court Restaurant and Bar - Latin NIght
10:00 PM @ Chuggers - KISS Alive (Kiss Tribute) with Guests
10:00 PM @ Club Paradise - Hit N Run and Halloween Party
10:00 PM @ T C Wheelers - Karaoke
10:00 PM @ Recckio's Perfect Shot Sports Bar - Halloween Weekend Blast! Prizes!
11:00 PM @ King's Court Restaurant and Bar - King's Court Halloween Party
Everything else J
Tuesday
The Get Up Kids: Town Ballroom, 6:30pm
Comedy Nite @ Nietzche’s, 7:30pm
The White Tie Affair with guests Every Avenue, Stereo Skyline, and Runner Runner, Club Infinity, 6pm
Wednesday
BSC Women's Soccer
vs Elmira
3 p.m.
BSC Men's Soccer
at Daemen
4 p.m.
Last Night of Haunted History Ghost Walks: Mason Winfield and Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc. will be hosting Ghost Walks in the Buffalo Theatre District, participants should meet at 7pm at SPOT Coffee, located at 227 Delaware Avenue
Aries Spears: Aries Spears is an American actor and comedian. A regular on Fox’s Mad TV, star of feature films, appearing on a number of national talk shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up. Bear's Den Showroom at 8 pm.
Thursday
The Galleria of Treats is the largest indoor trick-or-treat event in Western New York. Walden Galleria Mall, 11am-8pm
UB Women’s Soccer vs. Kent State: UB Stadium, 3pm
Mall-O-Ween @Eastern Hills Mall: 4-7pm
Star 102.5 Presents The 6th Annual Sabres Alumni Fall Wine Festival : Meet Sabres Alumni, enjoy wine tastings, great food from area restaurants, a silent auction, and a Pink Ribbon Basket Raffle with proceeds benefiting The Endowment Fund for Breast Cancer at Roswell Park, 6:30pm @ HSBC ARENA
Friday
Halloween Ghost Hunt at the Buffalo Central Terminal & Iron Island Museum: This Halloween, the Central Terminal Restoration Corp., WNY Ghost Hunters and the Iron Island Preservation Society invite you for an evening of things that go bump in the night at both the Buffalo Central Terminal AND Iron Island Museum! On October 30th, you can ghost hunt two of Buffalo's most haunted locations with some of your favorite paranormal TV personalities! The Halloween ghost hunt will feature World renowned Psychic Chip Coffey! Buffalo Central Terminal 4pm-2:30am
UB Volleyball vs. Bowling Green: 7pm, UB Alumni Arena
BSC Men's Ice Hockey: 7 pm vs SUNY Oswego, Buffalo State
Lotus w/ special guest Tigersapien, Town Ballroom, 8pm
Saturday
Here be Dragons, learn all about the real dragons of the world, see them up-close, along with live owls, raptors, wildcats, over 80 animals, flying bird show, games, costumes welcome, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, East Aurora 11am-4pm
BSC Football vs William Paterson
12 p.m.
BSC Women's Ice Hockey vs Concordia (WI) 12 p.m.
UB Volleyball vs. Miami of Ohio: Alumni Arena, 5pm
BSC Men's Ice Hockey vs SUNY Cortland 7 p.m.
Sunday
BSC Women's Ice Hockey
vs Concordia (WI)
12 p.m.
WRESTLING UB OPEN
All Day
Alumni Arena
Monday, October 19, 2009
Events 10/19/09
Hey all,
• You’ll notice that the events list this week is smaller than usual. Why? Because our target audience is 18-34 and some of the events going on this week don’t fit that demo. If you know of events that I left out that would be perfect for our 18-34 target demo, please let me know.
• With that same thought in mind, you’ll notice shows on this list that take place at Mohawk Place, XTreme Wheels, etc. if the performer/bands doesn’t sound familiar, do a google search and head over to the MySpace page. We’d like to target the local music scene and up-and-coming bands…and these are ways to do it.
• Halloween is right around the corner – it’s traditionally a HUGE time for the site. Lots of people come to our site to see photos of the unique and unusual costumes. If you know of local bars/clubs hosting costume events (other than what’s listed here), fill me in and we’ll get you in the door. We still haven’t found a writer or photographer volunteer to check out the Haunted Catacombs in Cheektowaga or Fright Fest at Darien Lake…what, are you scared?
• College interns, are on-campus events slow? Take a community event this week and take photos or write an article about something off campus!
• Photographers: is everyone writing a description and appropriate title for your photos? The titles have improved, but many photos are being uploaded without proper descriptions. The sets/multi-photo uploader tool is coming VERY SOON.
• Writers: are you tagging your stories? Keep in mind that keywords are important when it comes to search.
• Also, if you know of a big show/concert, etc. that is coming up in the next month and you want to cover it, let me know that info as well. I reviewed AC/DC last night. No show - no matter how big or small - is out of question.
Thanks!
Deanna Russo
Online Interactive Manager
MyBuffalo.com
Work: (716) 849-4527
Cell: (716) 390-2652
drusso@buffnews.com
Tuesday
Lights with special guests Stars of Track and Field, Everlea and one more band to be announced at Mohawk Place, 6pm
Wednesday
Eyes Set to Kill with The World Alive, Dreaming of Eden, at Mohawk Place, with special guests The Word Alive, Dreaming of Eden, 6pm
Thursday
Star 102.5 Presents Pinktober At The Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA: Featuring Jessie James with Mozella, 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, Doors: 6:30pm, 7pm
Star 102.5 Presents OCTOBEERFEST, Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. Buffalo
The Almost with special guests, Mohawk Place, 8pm
Friday
Local Showcast at Xtreme Wheels w/ Carpo Phorus, The Birth Of A Catastrophe, Sleepless City, The Odd Hours, Picture To Burn, Large Salty, and more. 6pm
Attack Attack! heads to Xtreme Wheels on October 23rd with special guests I Set MyFriends on Fire, Miss May I, Our Last Night and The Color Morale, 6pm
The Scott Celani Band, Free Music Fridays, Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls 8pm
Most Happy Fella: A Broadway musical/operetta that features an interesting love triangle and the story is told through song. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster
Saturday
Northpointe Council, Inc Hosts 12th Annual Flexcare Jack O'Lantern Fall Classic 5K Race & 1.5 Mile Health Walk: this one is being organized by a former Buffalo.com contributor, and I’d really like to help him with either a photographer and/or writer, so let me know if you can help. Niagara Falls State Park, 10am
Astronomy Night: Look, ma stars! Telescopes focus on moon, Jupiter, the Double Star Cluster E.T., the Seven Sisters & other constellations, Penn Dixie Site, Hamburg 6pm
Jim Breuer: He’s established himself as one of the most outrageous comedians in the U.S. through his incredible stand-up performances, charismatic stage antics and impressions, various television appearances, movie roles and his Sirius Satellite Radio show. UB’s Center for the Arts, 8pm.
Never Shout Never with Meg & Dia, Now Now Every Children, Carter Hulsey at XTreme Wheels, 6pm
The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University at Buffalo will present Zodiaque Dance Company in the Drama Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. Performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm.
Most Happy Fella: A Broadway musical/operetta that features an interesting love triangle and the story is told through song. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster
Make a Splash the Art Happening of the Season: Local artists, students, teens, children, parents and professionals from all backgrounds are invited to “make a splash” in the Western New York art scene by participating in the art happening of the season. ZGM Fine Arts Studio, 1045 Elmwood Avenue, 10am-4pm
Buffalo’s Biggest Halloween Bash at the Central Terminal: $2,000 COSTUME CONTEST! It's a pretty cool concept - host a costume contest for $2,000, and some of the most amazing costumes you've ever seen show up! Debbie Rochon! Debbie has been featured in over 100 horror flicks, and she's hot! Score! Debbie will help us judge a bonus $500 Elvira (look-alike)costume contest! Live Music all night from That 80's Hair Band and Johnny Smoke! 6pm-1am
Sunday
Most Happy Fella: A Broadway musical/operetta that features an interesting love triangle and the story is told through song. Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster
Monday
GWAR... with special guests...Job For A Cowboy and The Red Chord, Mohawk Place, 8pm
UB Men’s Soccer vs. Canisius: 7:30 pm, UB Stadium
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Events & note for events at HSBC
Hey all,
This list was emailed out yesterday, and I forgot to put it on the blog...blame it on "baby brain".
HSBC now has a policy against taking photos of people inside the Arena...so what does that mean for SMTC shots? It means become creative - outside, parking lots, parking ramps, whatever...as long as we still get plenty of people shots for events!
This list was emailed out yesterday, and I forgot to put it on the blog...blame it on "baby brain".
HSBC now has a policy against taking photos of people inside the Arena...so what does that mean for SMTC shots? It means become creative - outside, parking lots, parking ramps, whatever...as long as we still get plenty of people shots for events!
Tuesday
Avenue Q: National Tour of the hit Broadway musical. Writer slot taken, photographer needed, UB’s Center for the Arts, 8pm
Emarosa With Special Guests…Dance Gavin Dance/Of Mice and Men/Tides of Man/Of Machine, Xtreme Wheels, 6pm
Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres Alumni vs. Lake Shore Central Faculty, Lake Shore High School, 959 Beach Road Angola, 7pm
AVENUE Q: National Tour of the hit Broadway musical. Writer slot taken, photographer needed, UB’s Center for the Arts, 8pm
Greg Fitzsimmons: Seneca Niagara Casino, Bear's Den Showroom, 8 pm.
Thursday
Widows Premieres at Subversive Theatre: An inspiring tale of speaking truth to power as widows defy and unnamed Latin American military junta by Chile's Pulitzer
Prize-winning playwright/novelist. Please visit www.subversivetheatre.org to view showtimes.
Pinktober @ Hard Rock: featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Steve Johnson & Amanda Barton, Hard Rock Niagara Falls, 8pm
Buffalo State Women's Volleyball: 7 pm. vs Medaille
Earl Klugh: Seneca Niagara Casino, Bear's Den Showroom, 8 pm.
Rose at Alleyway: Rose unfolds the story of her life, one fascinating episode after another. Her remarkable life starts from a tiny Russian village to a Warsaw ghetto, Atlantic City and Florida. A testimony to love and survival, written by Martin Sherman, author of Bent. Alleyway Theatre, 7:30
Friday
Buffalo State Women's Soccer: 3 p.m. vs SUNY Plattsburgh
Wine Glass Tasting: Buffalo.com was requested to send a photographer to this event. A fundraiser for Hauptman-Woodward, Georg Riedel leads through a wine tasting using Riedel Crystal. Kleinhans Mary Seaton Room, 7pm
Kevin Smith Festival: The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the Kevin Smith Festival, Six films will be shown during the three day festival, two each evening at Riviera. 7 & 9:30pm
illScarlett: illScarlett is like the Voltron of rock bands - go pop-punk, go ska, go reggae, go modern rock - clickity clik and clankety clank and it comes together in the form of a giant-killer-robot-like debut release "All Day With It".
Man of La Mancha: request by the Niagara Theatre Regional Guild for Buffalo.com to cover this production. The score also contains one of the most famous songs on Broadway “The Impossible Dream”, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Tonawanda, 7:30pm
Brand New Genius, Innocent Bystanders, For What It’s Worth, City Of Kings, and more. Club Infinity, 6pm
It Dies Today With Special Guests…Arsonists Get All The Girls/The Destro, Mohawk Place, 6pm
Paula Poundstone at BSC: It's impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members. In conversations bound to garner riotous laughter. Rockwell Hall, 8pm.
UB Volleyball vs. Northern Illinois: Alumni Arena, 7pm
UB Men’s Soccer vs. Bowling Green, UB Stadium 7:30 pm
Saturday
Buffalo State Football: Bengals take on Montclair State University at Coyer Field,
12 pm.
“Spirits and More Spirits” Wine Tasting: @ Iron Island Museum, 998 Lovejoy Street,
Buffalo, 1–6:00pm
Blondes vs. Brunettes: Unique event! Flag Football Game playing on
the age-old rivalry between Blondes and Brunettes. 2-5pm, then after party, volunteer driven series of events that raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Road, Amherst
Rose at Alleyway: Rose unfolds the story of her life, one fascinating episode after another. Her remarkable life starts from a tiny Russian village to a Warsaw ghetto, Atlantic City and Florida. A testimony to love and survival, written by Martin Sherman, author of Bent. Alleyway Theatre, 4pm
Subversive Theatre Presents: Subversive Screenings Film Series: “The Murder Of Fred Hampton”, Subversive Theatre 255 Great Arrow Avenue, Great Arrow Building, 3rd Floor, Buffalo, 4pm
After Dark Entertainment presents Brokencyde with Kill Paradise, Watchout Theres Ghosts, The Ready Set, Blood On The Dance Floor, Xtreme Wheels, 6pm
Man of La Mancha: request by the Niagara Theatre Regional Guild for Buffalo.com to cover this production. The score also contains one of the most famous songs on Broadway “The Impossible Dream”, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Tonawanda, 7:30pm
Kevin Smith Festival: The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the Kevin Smith Festival, Six films will be shown during the three day festival, two each evening at Riviera. 7 & 9:30pm
Ballet Hispanico: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Ballet Hispanico on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 8:00pm in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. There will be a pre-performance talk at 7:00pm.
Gino Vannelli: Seneca Niagara Casino, Bear's Den Showroom, 8pm
15 Minutes of Fame! The Andy Warhol Experience: Castellani Art Museum's Seventh Annual Fundraising Gala - "15 Minutes of Fame! The andy Warhol Experience," Cocktails, dinner and exciting silent auction featuring original artwork, jewelry, travel and entertainment packages, boat bruises and more. 6:30-10:30pm
Sunday
Cheerleading Competition: USA Sub Zero Cold Classic: With over 50 teams scheduled to perform, it’s sure to be an amazing day. The theme of this year’s competition is Hollywood: Roll Out the Red Carpet. Clarence High School, all day.
USA GCA Holloween Bash Championships Global Cheer Alliance: Buffalo Bills Field House, Orchard Park, NY, all day
Halloween Parade: Lots of costumes, sure to be a great photo-op!
Southgate Plaza, 950A Union Rd., West Seneca, 12-2
Suneel's Light "Tailgate for a Cure" Samuel's Grand Manor: Suneel’s Light is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for research for Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy the most lethal genetic childhood disease which targets boys.Local
Rose at Alleyway: Rose unfolds the story of her life, one fascinating episode after another. Her remarkable life starts from a tiny Russian village to a Warsaw ghetto, Atlantic City and Florida. A testimony to love and survival, written by Martin Sherman, author of Bent. Alleyway Theatre, 2pm
Personalities and Buffalo Bills players both past and present on hand. Main Street, Clarence, NY, 2:30-7:30
Kevin Smith Festival: The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the Kevin Smith Festival, Six films will be shown during the three day festival, two each evening at Riviera. 7 & 9:30pm
Gino Vannelli: Bear's Den Showroom, 7pm
Monday
Keb' Mo': Seneca Niagara Casino, Bear's Den Showroom, 8pm.
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