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Tuesday

• UB women’s softball: v. Syracuse. Doubleheader. 3 PM, Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• The Upside of Down: When Imagination Matters. Part of The Niagara Bi-National Education Partnership Speaker Series featuring guest speaker Carol Coletta president and chief executive officer of CEOs for Cities, and is regarded by the national media as an expert on urban issues. 4:30 PM, Castellani Art Center, Niagara University, Lewiston.
• Sabres Alumni vs. Newfane Middle Faculty. Sabres of yore play hoops against Newfane’s junior high faculty. 7 PM, Newfane Middle School, 2700 Transit Road, Newfane.

Wednesday

• Time-Warners YNN building tour. An inside look at Time-Warner’s new TV news organization, including visits from Mayor Brown and County Executive Collins. 10 AM, Time-Warner Cable, 355 Chicago St., Buffalo.
• Canisius men’s baseball: v. UB. 2 PM, Domske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Plantasia 2009 preview night. A sneak peek at the awesome garden party at the Hamburg Agri-Center. 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Erie County Fairgrounds, 5820 South Park Ave., Hamburg.
• …Whose Names Are Unknown. Music and images of America’s Dust Bowl migration. 7 PM, Swan Auditorium, Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg.
• Diva by Diva: A Celebration of Women! Western New York’s Longest Running Show & Buffalo's favorite DIVA-liscious Cabaret style production (please note that I did not write this copy). This Award Winning Hit is filled with songs, readings, poetry, humor and quotes by, for and about women. 7:30 PM, Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
• WBFO Free Wednesday Night Concert Series: Tom Stahl and The Dangerfields. The popular local band plays live-to-air at the concert series that once attracted a handful of spectators and now routinely packs the place. 7:30 PM, Allen Hall, UB South Campus, Buffalo.
• Seven Nations. The internationally acclaimed Celtic rock band performs live. 8 PM, Shannon Pub, 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.

Thursday

• Canisius women’s softball: v. Youngstown State. Doubleheader. 3 PM, Domske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Beakers ‘n’ Beer 2009. Social events for the interesting group of people working at Buffalo’s sprawling medical campus. 5 PM to 7 PM, Campieri’s, 888 Main St., Buffalo.
• 20s and 30s Mix at 6. A networking event geared towards young professionals that gives you a chance to meet other locals and learn more about Gilda’s Club. 6 PM, Gilda’s Club, 1140 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
• Career Awareness Night for High School Students: Green Economy. Lots of job opportunities and info for WNY’s young people – including emerging green fields. 6:30 PM, Erie 1 BOCES Education Campus, 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca.
• The Amberg Quartet: World Premiere of Two Works by Persis Pashhall Vehar. The month of March held significant meaning for Charles Burchfield because the regenerative season of spring arrives. He once stated, “I would like to be the embodiment of March—both in life and art.” Spring’s newness is reflected in the world premiere of two works by the internationally known, Buffalo-based composer Persis Parshall Vehar. 7 PM, Burchfield Penney Art Museum, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Bob Dylan Imitators Contest. Presented by Michael Meldrum and The Buffalo Song Project, this year’s event boasts a panel of eight illustrious judges and many more performers all attempting to do justice to the great musician. 7 PM, Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St., Buffalo.
• Benjamin Desmartins, founder of “le Comptoir de Cacao.” World renowned chocolate expert speaks, offers chocolate tastings. 7:30 PM, Bulger Communication Center, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• The IU Soul Revue. The IU Soul Revue, part of the Indiana University African American Arts Institute, delivers the sounds of timeless R&B, soul, funk and contemporary urban black popular music. Performances feature original compositions, along with arrangements by Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Patti LaBelle, Kelly Price, D'Angelo and Mary J. Blige. 7:30 PM, Montante Cultural Center, Canisius College.

Friday

• Plantasia 2009: A Garden Party. The WNY State Nursery and Landscapers Association, Inc. proudly presents Plantasia 2009: A Garden Party, Western New York's Premier Garden and Landscape Show. Plantasia features: Theme Gardens, Daily Educational Seminars, a Garden Market and Children's Discovery Garden. 10 AM to 9 PM, Erie County Fairgrounds, 5820 South Park Ave., Hamburg.
• Chae Hawk. Punk rock favorite of skateboarders nationwide performs live. 6 PM, Xtreme Wheels, 356 Hertel Ave., Buffalo.
• Rusted Root. Everyone’s favorite Pittsburgh jam band performs live as part of Robby Takac’s “Music Is Art” series. 7 PM, Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
• Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet: Coppelia. Featuring guest artists from Pennsylvania Ballet, Maximilien Baud, and Barette Vance. 7:30 PM, UB Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Awesome Lindy Hop! A swing dance class that’s fun, fun, fun. 7:40 PM, Ilya’s Belly Dance Studio, 1413 Hertel Ave., Buffalo.
• Fat Pig. The NU Players present an entirely student-produced production of Neil LeBute's Fat Pig, a controversial yet topical play about body imaging, love, peer pressure and the heroism and weakness it takes to be human. 8 PM, The Church, 415 Plain St., Lewiston.
• Spring Singles Dance. A get-together for people looking for fun. 8:30 PM, Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew

Saturday

• University at Buffalo Spring Open House. A chance to check out campus and introduce the prospective students at UB one of the best parts of Buffalo – Buffalo.com, of course. 8:30 AM to 1 PM, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Volunteerapalooza! United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is offering hundreds of volunteer opportunities and information at the VolunteerPalooza!, formerly known as the WNED Volunteer Fair. This will be the fifth year that over 50 agencies have gathered at WNED for this event, serving the human services, environmental and arts and cultural needs of our community. 10 AM to 2 PM, WNED Studios, 140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo.
• Chillin’ with Jesus 5K Run. At Buffalo.com, we make no preference in terms of religion, but this is an awesome name for a race – and it get a pretty good crowd, too. 11 AM, Grace Lutheran Church, 6220 McKinley Parkway and Newton Road, Hamburg.
• Canisius men’s baseball: v. Marist. Doubleheader. Noon, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Buffalo State women’s softball: v. Morrisville. Doubleheader vs SUNYAC rivals. 1 PM, Bengal Field, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Stop The Violence Coalition Awards Banquet. Brenda McDuffie, President of the Buffalo Urban League will be the keynote speaker for this exciting and important local event. 6 PM, Shanghai Red’s, 2 Templeton Terrace, Buffalo.
• New York State Jr. Miss Scholarship Competition. This annual statewide program will decide the 2009 New York State Junior Miss. The event will award thousands of dollars in scholarships to participating high school senior girls. 6:30 PM, Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Habitat Buffalo Southtowns Gala. A big event with music by Boys of Summer to support a worthy local cause. 6:30 PM, Lucarelli’s Banquet Center, 1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna.
• Island Heat. A trendy mixer with music by local reggae king Neville Francis to support AIDS Family Services. 7 PM, Porterview Room, D’Youville College, Buffalo.
• “Hell on Wheels:” Suicidal Saucies vs. Devil Dollies. The Queen City Roller Girls are at it again! 7:30 PM, Rainbow Rink, 101 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.
• New Kids on the Block. If you want to go, I need to know ASAP – the media cutoff is probably Tuesday, and this is (believe it or not) sold out, so there’s not much leeway. 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls.
• The Music of Harold Arlen. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the music of this beloved Buffalo native. 8 PM, Kleinhans, 1 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.
• Amherst Angels Baseball Fundraiser. Local youth baseball team has a chance to play in Cooperstown…but needs to raise some travel cash first. They’re throwing a party to raise the funds. 8 PM, Kinghts of Columbus Hall, 1530 Kenmore Ave., Kenmore.
• The Staylows. A well-known underground band (oxymoron?) from Buffalo performs live for the first time in a while. 8 PM, Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St., Buffalo.

Sunday

• Canisius College Shoes for Shelter 5K. A race to support Canisius athletics and an opportunity to donate sneakers to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Noon, Forest lawn Cemetery, Main Street, Buffalo.
• Canisius men’s baseball: v. Marist. Doubleheader. Noon, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Ten Lives Club Fur Ball. Live music, fun, food, and more – all to help local cats. A casual event. 1 PM, Knights of Columbus, 36 Pierce Ave., Hamburg.
• Storrs All High Photo Show. The showcase of student photography traditionally attracts thirty or more schools from western and central New York and averages 300 works on display. 2 PM, Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
• Hunt Real Estate Art of Jazz Series: Ted Nash and Odeon. A featured member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, saxophonist Ted Nash formed his group Odeon, which includes elements of "tango, klezmer, second-line rhythms, impressionism, Ellington voicings, marches, the Near East, the Middle East, the Far East and, representing the West, country music and jazz.” (The Village Voice). 3 PM, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.