4-21 to 4-26 events

Buffalo.com photo by Josh Dee.

Sorry that the list is late today...I am working from home and the distractions are many (I do not recommend it). Anyhow, here you go...

...but first, a message from Deanna:

Next Tuesday, is The Buffalo News Kids Day. We’d like to get together a Buffalo.com team to work the corner of Southwestern Blvd. and Lake View Roads in Hamburg. We’ll be out there from 6am-8:30 or 9 am. All proceeds go to Women and Children’s Hospital. So far I have a couple volunteers (including one person who just started in the program)…but if a few more people could get up early…I’ll supply the coffee!

So please consider helping out, I know Deanna would appreciate it.

One note - you have NOT received this list in your email yet. I can't access my contact software from home, so I'll mail you your individual copies tomorrow, first thing.

If you have any questions, please let me know - and have a good night.

Tuesday

• The Holocaust and Art: Differing Approaches. A lecture (begins at noon @ The Drama Theater, UB Center for the Arts) by noted artist and historian, Marty J. Kalb, followed by a panel discussion that will also include noted artists Harvey Breverman and Saul Elkin. Photographer Richard Ehrlich will also be featured. His solo exhibit "The Holocaust Archive Revealed: Bad Arolsen through the lens of Richard Ehrlich," opens at 6:45 p.m. with a reception in the UB Art Gallery, Center for the Arts.

Wednesday

• WBFO On The Border: Them Jazzbeards. Live-to-air radio concert with local jazz legend David Kane’s Them Jazzbeards. *Note: this concert is a road show! It will be held at Medaille, not UB South Campus. 7:30 PM, Main Building Lecture Hall, Medaille College, 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo.
• Bill Nye (The Science Guy). A talk with the nationally-known TV science guru. 8 PM, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Russian National Ballet Theatre: The Sleeping Beauty. Internationally renowned ballet troupe brings classic tale to the local stage. 8 PM, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo North Campus, Amherst.
• The Thing. Described as “absurdly cool” by DJ Magazine, this Scandinavian jazz trio plays wildly enjoyable experimental music that remains surprisingly accessible. 8 PM, Hallwalls, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
• Tempest. Globally renowned hybrid of electric folk-rock from San Francisco, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences, etc. 8 PM, Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo.

Thursday

• Take Your Kids to Work kickoff event. UB Football Coach Turner Gill and AD Warde Manuel speak and help jumpstart Take Your Kids to Work Day. Includes tours of Alumni Arena. 8:45 AM, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• 14th Annual Fine Wine and Food Festival. A celebration of the finer things on the dinner table. 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo.
• Networking with a Twist. Hundreds of young professionals hang out, mingle, and shoot each other with lasers. 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, LaserTron, 501 N. Bailey Ave., Amherst.
• Snocore 2009 Tour. Static X, Saliva, Burn Halo, and Flood perform live as part of this nationally touring show. 6 PM, Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo.
• Disney’s High School Musical 2. The nationally touring version of the insanely popular song-and-dance sensation hits Western New York. 7:30 PM, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
• Hell Hole Honeys. Buffalo director Todd Warfield’s campy tribute to retro “women in prison” movies hits the stage at Alleyway Theater. For adult audiences only (photographers, practice discretion). 7:30 PM, Alleyway Theater, 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo.
• God Said Ha! With Julia Sweeney. SNL alum presents her critically acclaimed one-woman show at UB as part of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare’s annual conference. 8 PM, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Hard Rock Café Battle of the Bands. The Hard Rock is giving local bands Son of the Sun, The Innocent Bystanders, SixPin, The Common Kings the opportunity of a lifetime – a chance to win a spot onstage at Hard Rock Calling 2009 – the U.K.’s most anticipated music festival. 8 PM, Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.

Friday

• WECK 1230 AM Ribbon Cutting Event. The Amherst Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening on the local radio station’s new facilities. Good networking event. 9 AM, WECK Studios, 2900 Genesee St., Cheektowaga.
• Buffalo’s Third Annual Enviro-Fair. Re-Tree of Western New York, WNY AmeriCorps and the City of Buffalo for Buffalo's Third Annual Enviro-Fair featuring booths about ecology, recycling, alternative energy, etc. Mayor Byron Brown and Senator Antoine Thompson are scheduled to speak and trees will be planted by Re-Tree WNY volunteers close by the Square. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the lobby of the LEEDS certified Blue Cross & Blue Shield building (257 Genesee Street) behind City Hall. 11 AM to 2 PM, Niagara Square, Buffalo.
• Beerology. New Museum fundraising event with samplings from local breweries, snacks, presentations on home brewing, entertainment, raffles, and more. 6 PM to 9 PM, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo.
• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Syracuse. 6 PM, Coca Cola Field, Buffalo.
• Arts in Healthcare Film Festival. The Society for the Arts in Healthcare screens and awards Society member films that reflect the value of arts in healthcare. A post-screening panel discussion with artists and filmmakers will provide a unique view into the filmmaking process. 6:30 PM, Main Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo.
• Take Back the Night 2009. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Take Back the Night at Buffalo State College. Take Back The Night is an event dedicated to giving a voice back to survivors of sexual violence. Last year, over 300 students, faculty, and staff attended this event. 7 PM, Campbell Student Union Social Hall, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Threepenny Opera. Directed by Doug Zschiegner, associate director of NU Theatre, this 1928 musical satire of a satire of a satire tells the story of a crime lord of Victorian London who marries the daughter of an outfitting shop for beggars. Their adventures examine the attitudes towards crime and poverty and love and marriage of underground types who want it all. 8 PM, Leary Theatre, Clee Hall, Niagara University.
• Disney’s High School Musical 2. The nationally touring version of the insanely popular song-and-dance sensation hits Western New York. 7:30 PM, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
• Hustle for a Cure. The Seneca Niagara Events Center will be transformed into Western New York's biggest and grooviest nightclub for a night of food, drink, and disco, featuring the talents of Studio 54's hippest DJ John Ceglia and guest video DJ Ray Caputo. Disco attire is optional. 7:30 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls.
• Great Performers Series: Steve Tyrell’s “Back to Bacharach.” The distinguished Grammy Award-winning vocalist performs songs from his latest album, a tribute to the legendary Burt Bacharach. 8 PM, Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Bada Bing! Bada Boom! Music and Comedy Italian Style. Cardinal Synne High School is hosting a special reunion concert featuring The Bada Bings, a male singing group that hasn't performed together in over 20 years. A world premiere side-splitting musical comedy in the style of NUNSENSE , BADA BING! BADA BOOM! features great Italian music made famous by Dean Martin, Perry Como, Jerry Vale, Louis Prima and others. 8 PM, MusicalFare Theatre, Daemen College, Amherst.

Saturday

• 68th Annual Western New York Science Congress. Regional science fair competition for students in grades 5 to 12. 9 AM to 3:30 PM, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• McCarthy Park Dedication Ceremony/Medaille baseball and softball. College officials and local dignitaries gather to help dedicate the newly renovated ball field in North Buffalo. Medialle College baseball and softball games follow immediately. Noon, McCarthy Park, Amherst St., Buffalo.
• Buffalo Rugby: v. Stoney Creek. 1 PM, Delaware Park (near the Zoo), Buffalo.
• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Syracuse. 1 PM, Coca Cola Field, Buffalo.
• 9th Annual Choppers for Charity and Hogs Against Hunger Motorcycle Run. Live Music by Blackest Red and The Mike Salerno Band. Hard Tales Magazine on had to pick a Recognized Radical Award. Considered one of the best biker parties of the year. 2 PM to 7 PM, Rhino’s Rock Club, 3700 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park.
• Oom-Pah Palooza. A springfest party with traditional German music, dancing, keg tapping, free schnapps shots, special prizes, basket auctions, and so on. 5 PM to 11 PM, Lamm Post, 962 Werhle Drive, Williamsville.
• Amherst Youth Foundation 5th Annual Gala. The theme is “Hollywood Nights” and the event will support youth programs in Amherst. 6 PM to 11 PM, Independent Health Youth and Family Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville.
• Ring in Spring. Hammered dulcimer groups from Rochester and Buffalo perform live. 7 PM, Faith United Church of Christ, Maple and Hopkins Road, Williamsville.
• Disney’s High School Musical 2. The nationally touring version of the insanely popular song-and-dance sensation hits Western New York. 7:30 PM, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
• Visions of a Greater Buffalo. Opening celebration of a unique biennial endeavor that highlights the people and places of Western New York with images created by 100 of its most interesting and influential community members. 7 PM, CEPA Gallery at the market Arcade, 617 Main St., Buffalo.
• Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase. New works by some of the most creative dance minds at the University at Buffalo. 2 PM & 8 PM, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• The Doobie Brothers. Popular 70s rockers (“Jesus Is Just Alright With Me,” “China Road”) perform live. 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls.
• Goofy Song Night. ARTVOICE sponsors a special evening of local bands playing some of the funniest, sappiest, and just plain goofiest hit songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era. 10 PM, Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St., Buffalo.
• Shock and Awe: Runway 2.0 After-party. The fashion show is over, now it’s time for the real action. 11 PM, Soundlab, 110 Pearl St., Buffalo.


Sunday

• March of Dimes March for Babies. A fundraising walk for the March of Dimes that attracts hundreds (thousands?) of local supporters. 9 AM, Delaware Park, Buffalo.
• Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Star 102.5’s Rob Lucas hosts a day of bowling in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Erie County. Your old pal Ben will be there bowling with his brother, a BB/BS case manager, at 2 PM. Noon to 5 PM, Voelker’s Bowling Center, 686 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
• ACF Taste of Culinary 2009. An annual fundraising event put on by the American Culinary Federation. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chef and Child Foundation to encourage the fight against childhood obesity, and educate children about nutrition. Noon to 3 PM, Statler Ballroom, Statler Towers, Buffalo.
• Benefit for Simon Ferdinger. Six-year-old Simon has recently received a bone marrow transplant at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The expense to treat this disease as well as to provide for their family is mounting. Special appearances by Buffalo Sabres Chris Butler and Andrew Peters, entertainment by The Whiskey River Band with Kimberly Ann and The Dennis George Show. Noon to 5 PM, Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Hall, 4591 Lakeshore Road, Hamburg.
• Buffalo Music Hall of Fame “I’ve got the after-the-tax blues” party. Live music from the Hot Guitars (featuring Tommy Z and Dave Constantino) and Cruzin’ Deuces. The Tap Room is also providing free BBQ for attendees…good stuff. 1 PM, Lafayette Tap Room, 391 Washington St., Buffalo.
• Club W Benefit for Wounded Soldiers. A special event to support servicemen injured in combat. 1 PM to 6 PM, Club W, 199 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Syracuse. 1 PM, Coca Cola Field, Buffalo.
• Disney’s High School Musical 2. The nationally touring version of the insanely popular song-and-dance sensation hits Western New York. 2 PM, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.