Events 9/28/09

Hey all,

Great work by everyone this weekend. Our traffic is skyrocketing over the last couple days (I think it could have something to do with Bill Parker’s gallery from the Jills Calendar Release Party, but of course I’m just guessing here :))

I see that our photographers are using more appropriate titles and descriptions for photos and sets, thank you!

Our writers are also flexing those creative muscles…we’re throwing out the rules and writing from a more entertaining perspective!

I have a box of MyBuffalo.com cards on my desk – if you need another stack of cards to hand-out at events (this goes for writers and photographers) – let me know. I can either mail them out or you can pick them up at The News.

Are you linking your photo galleries, articles, and blogs on MyBuffalo.com to your social network pages (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.)? Are you making sure the organizers of the events also see your work? If no, why not? Brag about your great work!

I’m sure that most of you have received MyBuffalo.com t-shirts. If not, let me know and I’ll get one to you. I encourage everyone to wear them while taking photos and writing articles at events.

Are you active on MyBuffalo.com? Are you posting comments to other people’s photos, blogs (I’ve seen a few comments on my “Baby Chronicles” blog – thank you!), articles? Are you active on our message boards? If not, it’s time to step up. You are the “super-users” who give us great content, now’s the time to stay active - PARTICIPATE on the site!

When you are requesting events – I need three things from you: name of event, day/time, location. PLEASE do not reply back to this email, instead create a new one with Buffalo.com event request in the subject line.


Thanks again to all!


Deanna


Tuesday

What Moves You program with the Buffalo Bills & Quizmaster Dennis George: Buffalo.com went last year, the event was lots of fun, several Buffalo Bills players were in attendance, trivia with an auditorium full of Buffalo school kids to teach them about health and wellness, 10am-noon

Buffalo City Mission Open House: Visitors will take two 15-minute tours through the emergency shelters, chapels, guest rooms and kitchen areas of both facilities. Visitors also will meet some of the Mission’s successful residents who are willing to share their inspiring stories. Shuttles will escort individuals from the Men’s Community Center to Cornerstone Manor, which is located a couple blocks away. 100 E. Tupper Street, 11am-11pm.

A Day to Remember: A Day to Remember with special guests Parkway Drive, In Fear & Faith and I See Stars. Town Ballroom, 6pm

Wednesday

Greg Giraldo: Greg Giraldo is known for his distinct delivery and his skills in ranting, never allowing his rhythm to be broken. He performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan and was a regular panelist on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Bear’s Den Showroom, Seneca Niagara Casino, 8pm

Thursday

Final Fear: Dark Raven Manor & Scare at The Fair combine to take fright to the next level with Final Fear! Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg

David Sedaris: With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humor writers. The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present David Sedaris in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. 8pm

Senses Fail With Special Guests…A Skylit Drive/ Fact/Closure in Moscow head to Xtreme Wheels, 8pm

Friday

Pumpkinville Fall Family Fun: A full day of family fun featuring the Bounty Barn with locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products. Pumpkinville4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley 9am- 7pm

Haven House 30th Anniversary Luncheon: Including a keynote speech by Ms. Hedda Nussbaum. Ms. Nussbaum, battered and bruised after years of torture by her domestic partner, Joel Steinberg, was abruptly thrown into the public spotlight in November, 1987 after Steinberg assaulted and killed their daughter, Lisa. She went on to become an advocate for other battered women. She will be sharing her story and signing copies of her book “Surviving Intimate Terrorism.” Verbena Grill, 930 Maple Road, Williamsville, 11:30am-1:00pm


Sabres Power Play Luncheon: This season the Buffalo Sabres are introducing the Power Play Luncheon, a three-part series in the HSBC Arena Harbour Club. The first lunch will feature Larry Quinn, Darcy Regier and Lindy Ruff, the day before the team drops the puck on the 2009-10 season. In addition, current Sabres players and coaches will join patrons at each table during lunch. Noon

In Good Company: The Albright-Knox Art Gallery presents an exhibition of more than fifty seldom-seen works by forty-seven artists from its extraordinary Permanent Collection. In Good Company will be on view beginning this weekend through January 2, 2010, Albright-Knox.

Scare-assic Park Pirate Adventure: weapon demos, hay ride, children dig for bones of Pirate Morgan Jones for prizes, pirate tavern with “scurvy dogs” for purchase, snacks, fossil digging by lantern light, telescopes to view planets & constellations, Penn Dixie Site, Hamburg 4-9pm

House of Horrors & Haunted Catacombs: The House Of Horrors Is ALL NEW for 2009 and is bigger, longer and scarier than ever before!!! Garden Village Plaza, 2343 Union Road, Cheektowaga, Kiss 98.5 will be there from 6-8pm

Street Mainfesto, With special guests Broadway Calls/Outernational, Club Infinity - 8166 Main Street, Williamsville, 7pm

UB Men’s Soccer vs. Niagara, UB Stadium, 7:30pm

Man of La Mancha: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents this musical, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, 7:30pm

Saturday

Pumpkinville Fall Family Fun: A full day of family fun featuring the Bounty Barn with locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products. Pumpkinville4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley 9am- 7pm

Marble Orchard Ghost Walks: During the 1 1/2 hour walk, you'll learn of the grim and ghastly deeds of Lewiston's best...and worst. You'll hear classic ghost stories, myths and tales of tragedy, crime, mayhem and murder. Lewiston Courtyard, 476 Center Street, 7pm

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! Fright Night Field Trip will be scarier than ever with new, bigger frights as you are driven through a horrifying field trip through the haunted Darien Lake campground! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center,
Noon-10pm

Investigating the Paranormal: The good, the bad, and the basics. Paranormal lectures, presentations, and ghost hunt. Iron Island Museum, Lovejoy Avenue, Buffalo, Noon-6pm

WNY’s Longest Running Oktoberfest: German American Musicians Association, music performed by the G.A.M. Blaskpelle (dance band) German foods, desserts, and drinks will be available for purchase, the night will be filled with dancing, appearances by “Der Bϋrgermeister” and “Herr Dunderbeck”, first G.A.M. Germania Prince and Princess, Lamm Post, Cheektowaga, 6-10pm

Man of La Mancha: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents this musical, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, 7:30pm

Sunday

Pumpkinville Fall Family Fun: A full day of family fun featuring the Bounty Barn with locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products. Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley 9am-7pm

Artists United for Human Rights: This festival features non-stop live music, artists and business selling their wares, and directors of task forces and organizations that support human rights focusing on education, awareness and prevention of child abuse and trafficking. Aboard the USS Little Rock, Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Noon-7pm.

Cameron Carpenter at Riviera: The Riviera Theatre and Organ Preservation Society presents its Monthly Organ Concert featuring organist Cameron Carpenter. Dubbed “The Maverick Organist” by The New York Times (2006), Mr. Carpenter is known for his intensely personal, often flamboyant, performances. 2pm.

Man of La Mancha: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents this musical, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, 3pm

Buffalo Irish Radio presents Seamus Kennedy: Fundraiser/Concert, Shannon Pub, 3pm

Barrage in Animado: We have a photographer for this event, but no writer yet. The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Barrage in "Animado" in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. 7pm

9/21/09 Events

It’s football and Halloween season. That means we are in need of high school and college photos, Bills tailgate photographers and Haunted House and Fall Festival photos. As for Bills tailgate photos: there has been some questions over where to park and who will pay for parking when you take photos. Buffalo.com/The Buffalo News will cover the cost, and you could really park anywhere (local or Bills lot) to get great photos.

There are events that we're taking photos at where alcohol is being served. Please kindly ask the people to put the drink down or at least out of the shot. We don't want to encourage unsafe partying by posting inappropriate photos on the site.

Buffalo State’s homecoming is this weekend, and there are a few different events planned. All the info is below.

It’s a pretty extensive events list this week, let me know if you have questions.

Thanks to all!

Deanna


All week

Local Restaurant Week: Sponsored by the NYS Restaurant Association (September 21-28). Dining deals for $20.09 at participating restaurants, every night this week. Visit http://westernnewyork.localrestaurantweek.com/home.cfm Writers, let me know if you’re interested in writing an article about this, we may be able to set you up.


Tuesday

Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc. presents Ghost Walk, "The Burning of Buffalo" tour every Tuesday through October 27th The tour meets at SPOT Coffee at 227 Delaware Avenue, 7pm

Dave Mason @ Seneca Niagara: There are few artists who can say they’ve worked with the music industry legends Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, George Harrison and Mama Cass Elliot. Dave Mason can. An accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, Mason has been a fixture in the music scene since the late 1960’s. Seneca Niagara Casino: Bear’s Den Showroo, 8pm…if you’re interested, I need to know ASAP.

Wednesday

UB President’s Community Address: President John B. Simpson’s fourth annual community address. He will be sharing a progress report on the implementation of UB 2020 and focusing on the work ahead for the university and the community to fulfill the promises of UB’s strategic plan. Asbury Hall, Tupper & Delaware, 8am

Plate Expectations: Former Buffalo Bills player, Steve Tasker will serve as honorary chairman of the Meals on Wheels sixth annual fundraising event, Plate Expectations, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 6pm.
Thursday

Beakers n’ Beer: The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus event, Beakers ‘N Beer returns for 2009 with a new venue! Networking social events for employees at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Ulrich's Tavern, 674 Ellicott Street, 5-7pm

Modal Kombat: A multimedia concert with big screen video game action choreographed by pitch changes from live dueling classical guitarists. Performed by guitarists and concept originators David Hindman and Evan Drummond, Works include: Mortal Kombat, MarioKart, Pong, and Tetris, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo State College Rockwell Hall.

Friday

International Tiger Day: Third and fourth graders from BPS #61 will be painting portraits of the Zoo's Amur tigers as part of the worldwide International Tiger Day celebration which takes place each September. A local artist who happens to be disabled is providing the kids with a rough sketch on each of their canvases, and the kids will be bringing the artwork to life. Buffalo Zoo, 10am

House of Horrors & Haunted Catacombs: The House Of Horrors is advertised as bigger, longer and scarier than ever before!!! Kiss 98.5 will be there Friday night, so the kids and teens will be there in droves. Garden Village Plaza, 2343 Union Road, Cheektowaga
6-8pm

Bunkers in Baghdad 2nd Annual Happy Hour: The Happy Hour will feature an open bar and plenty of food. All proceeds will go to Bunkers in Baghdad to enable us to continue shipping donated golf equipment out to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and to veterans programs across the United States. There will be several raffles, at The Steer 3151 Main Street. 6-8p.m.

3rd Annual Kevin Guest House Oktoberfest: Features live entertainment by The Frankfurters. All proceeds benefit Kevin Guest House, the nation's first
hospital hospitality house. Erie Basin Marina 329 Erie St., Buffalo

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY 14040, 6-10pm

Relevant Worship @Town Ballroom: The band Relevant Worship, an organic collective of faith-inspired musicians, will film their first live concert DVD in front of a diverse audience of about 1,000 Western New Yorkers. The all-ages concert will take place at the Town Ballroom and will also feature the hip-hop CD release party for Christ Records' Stephen Kulu, 7pm.

Comedy Night: Get ready to laugh the night away with two great comics. Jay Phillips starred in Baby Mama and has been seen on HBO‛s Def Comedy Jam, Jimmy Kimmel and the Late, Late Show. Jeff Dye was a finalist of Last Comic Standing in 2008! The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College 8pm
Free Music Friday: Join the Hard Rock Cafe for Free Music Friday featuring live music by SEVEN DAY FAITH, 8 p.m.


Saturday

Homecoming Parade & Wegmans Shopping Cart Float Competition, Buffalo State College Sports Arena: Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to register for a shopping cart, courtesy of Wegmans, and turn it into a Homecoming float. Last year, nearly 60 groups, organizations, and individuals took part. Excellent photo opp. Floats are judged at 8:30am, mile-long parade starts at 10:15am

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival: Celebrate the season with fresh produce from the region and Autumn activities and entertainment at each winery. For more info go to: http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html, 10am-6pm

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY 14040, 12-10pm

Buffalo State Homecoming Game: Coyer Field will be rocking when the Bengals
take on Western Connecticut State 12:05, get there early to catch tailgaters in parking lots.

Rockin’ by the Runway: Part of Mercy Flight’s open house, live band, food and beer tent. 100 Amherst Villa Road, 4pm-9pm

Frightworld: Frightworld America’s Screampark, features 5 unique haunted attractions under one roof, 3097 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY (Northtown Plaza), Kiss 98.5 will be there 7-9pm

Williams & Ree: Williams & Ree, also known as “The Indian and the White Guy” are a comedy duo who has been performing together for over 30 years. Mixing their comedic talent with songwriting, Williams & Ree delight audiences with a unique humor where they “pick on everyone, no matter what their background.” Seneca Niagara Casino,
Bear's Den Showroom, 8 pm.

Sunday

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival: Celebrate the season with fresh produce from the region and Autumn activities and entertainment at each winery. For more info go to: http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html, 10am-6pm

Shea’s 18th Annual 5K Run for the Arts: 646 Main Street, 11:30am

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, 12-8pm

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival: Celebrate the season with fresh produce from the region and Autumn activities and entertainment at each winery. For more info go to: http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html, 12pm-6pm

Bills Tailgate Parties: We need photographers to head out to the parties to take photos of tailgaters before the Bills take on the New Orleans Saints at 4pm, contact me for more information.


Bonus Event:

Monday 9/28: Margaret Cho, Comedienne comes to WNY, live in concert. Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, 8pm

Events 9/15/09

Sorry that this took so long. I wasn't in the office on Friday or Monday...so thanks for your patience.

There's a wide variety of events on this week's list...from the 97 Rock Radiothon to some theatrical productions to the Bills tailgate parties on Sunday...who's interested?

Photographers: Please keep in mind that we love smile for the camera shots on MyBuffalo.com and our target demographic is teens and young people between the ages of 18-34.

If you'd like to get your photo featured on the homepage, give us

-a beautiful picture

-the MyBuffalo.com logo

-beautiful young people

-or all of the above

If you feel that a specific photo should be featured, bring it to my attention in an email. Please do not email the photo itself, as my mailbox is very limited on space.

Writers: We're all about enterprise stories. You don't always have to write an article about an event, if you have another topic in mind, let me know.

As always, let me know if you're interested (please specify name of event, time, and location) or if you have questions.

Thank you!

Deanna

Thursday
15th Annual 97Rock Radiothon for Make-A-Wish: We covered it last year, and received another request for this year’s event, 6am Thursday-10am Friday

Winds, Waves & Wines: Some of New York’s Finest wineries with tastings from their cellars, elegant hors d’oeuvres, exotic desserts and gourmet coffees, benefits the Aquarium of Niagara, Conference Center, Niagara Falls 6-9pm

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame CD Release Party: Featuring Performances by Hall of Fame Inductees: The Headers, Gretchen Schulz with the Morvells, Joyride and Terry Sullivan, 8pm.

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 7:30pm.

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers." Irish Classical Theatre, 7:30pm.

Friday

3rd annual Wine Wheels & Song event: Spotted has been there for the past two years, and we’ve been asked to return. WNY Event Centre, Clarence, 6-10pm

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers."

Irish Classical Theatre, 7:30pm.

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 7:30pm.

Frightworld: Ready for Halloween yet? They are at America’s Screampark, features 5 Scary Haunted Attractions, and recognized as one of the top 7 haunts in the country by Hauntworld Magazine, Northtown Plaza, Sheridan Drive, Amherst.

Free Music Friday at the Hard Rock: JJ Swing, Hard Rock Niagara Falls, 8pm

Local Music Showcase: XTreme Wheels: Featuring This is Voyage, Tastes Like Burning, Tubestar, Siriun Geomerty, & Rising Anthem, 456 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 6pm
UB Men’s Soccer vs. Cleveland State, UB Stadium, 7:30 pm

Kristen Schaal: Kristen Schaal is best known for her recurring role as super fan / stalker "Mel" on the HBO comedy "Flight of the Conchords," and as the Senior Women's Correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." She is also one of the rising stars of the alternative comedy scene, Center for the Arts - University at Buffalo, 8pm

Saturday

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk: Delaware Park, 8am-1pm

Out of the Darkness Community Walk: Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Delaware Park Rose Garden, Buffalo, 9am

Saddle Up for Roswell 4th annual Fundraising Event Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center, 7913 14067 Chestnut Ridge Road, Gasport, NY, 11:00am-3:00pm http://chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com/

Fall Festival: interactive exhibits from nature and environmental organizations and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, 10-4pm

Hamburg Oktoberfest: A real authentic Oktoberfest hosted by the Hamburg VBAC. Memorial Park at Lake and Union, Village of Hamburg, 3-10.

Worlds Largest Yard Sale: Hundreds of Vendors Indoors & Outdoors, Yard & Garage Sale Items, Crafters, Great New & Used finds, Antiques-Collectibles, Gifts & Holiday Items, Jewelry, Furniture, Clothing, Kids Toys-Games, Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 8:30am-4pm

Civil War Living History Weekend, talk to soldiers, candlelight tour on Sat. at dusk (theatrical presentation), limited to small groups, pre-register for tour, Hull Family Home and Farmstead, Lancaster 10am-4pm

Dunlop Ride for Charity: All proceeds donated to Make-A-Wish of WNY & Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Dunlop Tire Plant/Sheridan Park Time: 10am-8pm

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers." Irish Classical Theatre, 3 & 7:30pm.

Quaker Arts Festival, over 300 artists & craftsmen, free admission, entertainment, food, Sa. 10am-5pm

Local Music Showcase: XTreme Wheels: Featuring Paper Armor, Panda Bear Rebellion, Rescue Dawn, Picture To Burn, and Meet Me In March, 456 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 6pm

Buffalo Bills 50th Season Exhibit Tour, join curator/collector Greg Tranter for a tour of the museum exhibit, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society

Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Runway Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 7:30pm
Football Basics Course, learn fundamentals of football from Buffalo Bills Alumni, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society 6:30-8pm

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 7:30pm.

Sunday

Bills Tailgate Parties: The crazy fans will probably start tailgating around 8am…and the fun will continue until game time at 1pm. We’ll have a video crew at the parties too…taping all the fun 

Civil War Living History Weekend, talk to soldiers, candlelight tour on Sat. at dusk (theatrical presentation), limited to small groups, pre-register for tour, Hull Family Home and Farmstead, Lancaster 10am-4pm

Quaker Arts Festival, over 300 artists & craftsmen, free admission, entertainment, food, free shuttle every 1/2 hour to and from Chestnut Ridge Park, 10am-4pm

Shea’s 5K Run and Walk: The Spotlight Committee of Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 11 am-2 pm

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 2pm.

Buffalo Wedding Magazine's Perfect Bridal Show: Statler Hotel, Delaware Avenue, Noon-4pm

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers." Irish Classical Theatre, 2pm.

UB Women’s Soccer at Canisius, 4pm

Nickel City Chef Competition: Nickel City Chef is Western New York’s only live cooking competition, featuring top chefs from our region, local ingredients and feisty challengers. Artisan Kitchens & Baths, 200 Amherst Street, Buffalo, 3-5:30pm

Events list

It will be emailed out and posted here on Tuesday.

Thanks,

Deanna

Music is Art & My Availability

Hey all,

Music is Art is Saturday...another chance to hit our target demo!

Here’s the schedule for MIA:

Deandra (writer): 1-3pm
Deanna (photos, videos): 1-?
Joe (photos): 2-3
Dave (photos): 4-6
Darleen (photos): call or email me to tell me when you’ll be getting there (There will be a +1 for you too)

All of you are on the media list. Report to the check in tent, which will be to the left of the grounds near the road. Call me if you have any problems finding it.

There will be a t-shirt toss during the afternoon. All are invited to join me as we throw our shirts to anxious members of the crowd.

I will have at least 20 t-shirts to give away.

Most of you have probably have received your t-shirts by now (Deandra, I’ll bring a small black one for you). Please wear them on Saturday!

Lots of smile for the camera shots please! If you can get them to hold up the cards and stickers, that will ensure them a better chance of being featured on the Buffalo.com homepage.

I will be available via my cell phone tomorrow, won’t be in the office Friday or Monday.

Thanks,

Deanna

Events 9/8/09

Let me begin with a THANK YOU to all for your hard work this weekend. We extensively covered the Wing Fest with three writers and five photographers, not to mention video too (the t-shirt toss was a blast). There were several other events too – Wallflowers, Great Big Sea, Toby Keith, Crue Fest, UB Fall Fest, high school football and Birds of Prey at Hawk Creek. WOW! Great work by all!!!! Check out the site to read the articles and see the tons of photos (search wing and you’ll see lots). We’ll be working on that video too.

This weekend, it doesn’t slow down too much. First, Thursday is the UB Block Party. We’ll have a tent set up to register people for MyBuffalo and give out free stuff from Best Buy. So far I have Joe and Kelly headed to the event along with myself. If you’d like to join us, let me know. Music is Art is Saturday, we have Dave, Joe, and Darleen who’ll be taking photos and Deandra who’ll be writing an article…I’ll also be there, let me know if you’d like to join us.

Curtain Up is Friday night. I can’t go (my father’s birthday), I need at least one photographer and writer to cover it. Let me know ASAP.

Want to hang out with the tailgaters in a couple weeks? We need a volunteer or two to take photos at the smaller lots for the first Bills home game.

You’ll notice there are several collegiate athletics events on the list. Our target demographic for MyBuffalo.com is 18-34. If we can cover as many as possible, these college games will be big for the site, since they get little media attention.

Please keep our “demo” in mind when you’re taking photos and interviewing people for the site. Young attractive people mean more page views. We were lacking some of these photos at the concerts this weekend.

There’s TONS of other stuff going on this week too.

Wednesday

Buff State Men’s Soccer vs. Nazareth, Buff State, 4pm

Buff State at Medaille: Women’s Volleyball, 7pm

Empact America: Buffalo.com was requested to cover this! Imagine a world with no lights, phones, communication devices, transportation, water, food, or access to money! How will you prevent and prepare for this? Speakers include Former Governor & Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, Former Congressman Curt Weldon, among others Niagara Falls Conference Center. Here’s the full schedule

Thursday

Empact America: Buffalo.com was requested to cover this! Imagine a world with no lights, phones, communication devices, transportation, water, food, or access to money! How will you prevent and prepare for this? Speakers include Former Governor & Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, Former Congressman Curt Weldon, among others Niagara Falls Conference Center. Here’s the full schedule

Funtime Presents Clutch w/ Wino and Revolution Mother: Town Ballroom, 7pm

FRESH Screening: In celebration of our September "Home Grown WNY" issue, Buffalo Spree Magazine is proud to sponsor the Western New York screening of the food documentary FRESH. The event is the first in the fall film series presented by Edible Buffalo, Western New York's premier regional food publication. Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College, 7pm

Friday

Buff State Men’s Soccer vs. Behrend: Buff State, 2:30pm

Hottest Blues of the Summer of 2009: Niagara Falls Blues Festival - The Nighthawks, Jimmy Thackery, Richard Ray Farrell, Maria Aurigema, Blues Hounds, The Electras, Four on the Floor, Problem Child. For more information visit niagarafallsbluesfest.com. Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, 4-10:30pm

Buff State Women's Soccer vs. Widener, 5 p.m.

Niagara County Peach Festival: An old fashioned Festival complete with a parade, Peach Shortcake, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, carnival rides and 3 days of stage entertainment. Academy Park, Lewiston, 5-11pm

Emmure With Special Guests…Evergreen Terrace, Stick to your Guns, For Today, Oceano on September 11th @ Xtreme Wheels, 356 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 5:30pm

Buff State Women's Volleyball vs. Utica: 6 p.m.

Curtain Up! Buffalo.com is heavily encouraged to attend! Annual opening of the theatre season: click here for complete schedule: http://www.buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=299

9/11 First Responders Memorial 5K Race: Como Lake Park, 2220 Como Park Blvd.,
Lancaster, 6:30pm

2nd Annual Diner Dash 4Mile Run: Race will follow Subaru 4 Mile Chase course Buffalo, 6:30pm
Party for the Parks: Fundraiser-music, food, auction benefits Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Marcy Casino in Delaware Park, 6:30 pm to 11 pm
The Pendragons at Seneca Niagara Casino: An award winning team of illusionists, have been making magic for over 25 years and have appeared (and vanished) in over 50 countries. 8pm
Free Music Friday at the Hard Rock: Featuring reggae/alternative band 7Number7, 8pm

Saturday

Coach Capuani Cross Country Kick Off Run Frontier High School: 4432 Bayview Road
Hamburg, 9am

31st Annual Peach Festival 5K: Race starts in fornt of the Key Bank branch at 493 Center St, Lewiston, 9am

Laughlin’s 5k Road Race: Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters, at Laughlin’s Buffalo Bistro
Corner of Franklin and W. Tupper 9:30 am to 11 am

Music is Art: The 7th Annual Music is Art Festival will take place on Saturday, September 12th on the grounds to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery on Elmwood. The festival will feature 30 bands, 50 artists, DJ’s, a Kid’s Village and much more! The event will again be free-to-the-public and take place from 10am.-10pm

PuckDrop 2009: Sabres fans can take home a unique piece of Buffalo sports history when they attend “PuckDrop 2009” on Saturday, September 12 at HSBC Arena. A limited number of commemorative bricks from “The Aud” will go on sale that morning, as part of a day-long event that gives fans of all ages the chance to celebrate the official start of the upcoming season. There will be a full day of festivities including: on-ice workouts by Sabres rookies and veterans; the second annual Buffalo Sabres Adult Street HockeyFest; and the opportunity to purchase individual tickets for the new season. There will also be an hour-long public open skate at the conclusion of the Sabres workouts in the afternoon. 10am

Niagara County Peach Festival: An old fashioned Festival complete with a parade, Peach Shortcake, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, carnival rides and 3 days of stage entertainment. Academy Park, Lewiston, 11am-11pm

Hottest Blues of the Summer of 2009: Niagara Falls Blues Festival - The Nighthawks, Jimmy Thackery, Richard Ray Farrell, Maria Aurigema, Blues Hounds, The Electras, Four on the Floor, Problem Child. For more information visit niagarafallsbluesfest.com. Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, Noon-11:30pm

Kicking For Miracles: Kaleida Health and Master Chong's Tae Kwon Do present a board break-a-thon and martial arts exhibition to benefit the Children's Miracle Network, Walden Galleria, near Apple Store, 2pm - 4pm

Annual Demarco Buffalo BBQ to Benefit Angel Flight: Angel Flight Northeast is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization honored to serve the courageous men, women, children and their families who have an incredible will to live. Erie County Fairgrounds, 4-11pm.
The Pendragons at Seneca Niagara Casino: An award winning team of illusionists, have been making magic for over 25 years and have appeared (and vanished) in over 50 countries. 6:00 & 8:30pm
Haven House Fundraiser: Haven House is a program of Child and Family Services and is a safe place (haven) for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. They have been serving WNY's women and children for 30 years....fundraiser is at Verbena,
6-11:30pm
Maps and Atlases with special guests: Princeton and 2 more bands to be announced, Mohawk Place, 8pm
Sunday

Dash for Dad: Three local medical centers will join forces in Delaware Park for a 5K run/ walk. The beneficiary of the race, ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer is a national organization committed to not only reducing prostate cancer, but to ending it.
10am

Niagara County Peach Festival: An old fashioned Festival complete with a parade, Peach Shortcake, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, carnival rides and 3 days of stage entertainment. Academy Park, Lewiston, 11am-10pm

September 11th Day of Remembrance Bluegrass Concert: Higher Mountain & Willow Creek Headline Band: The Doerfels, 2pm-8pm
The Pendragons at Seneca Niagara Casino: An award winning team of illusionists, have been making magic for over 25 years and have appeared (and vanished) in over 50 countries. 2pm
Foodie-to-Farm Tour: Departing from North Buffalo, this tour showcases some of the best agricultural endeavors in Niagara County. Tour’s sponsored by Edible Buffalo. 9am – 5pm

Monday

Chef to Farm Tour: Chefs will be picked up in North Buffalo and will head directly to Niagara County visiting FeedYourSoulBuffalo.com. 9am-5pm


Let me know if you have questions.

Thanks!

D

Wing Fest

Before I begin...

• We're still looking for a photographer interested in taking photos at tailgating parties tomorrow night at the Bills game.
• Buffalo.com's very own Gabrielle is going to be the emcee of "Welcome Back College Students" night at Pure Nightclub on Friday night. Lizz has graciously agreed to be her photographer/videographer for the night. Everyone's welcome to join her for a great night. (I unfortunately will be sleeping, my party days are behind me)
  
• I'm going to be out of the office on Friday, but I will be available via cell and email.
• Ben's on vacation next week - email or call me with any questions.
  

OK...now onto the Wingfest. Let me start by saying these aren't assignments. Since you are all volunteers, I'm not allowed to assign. So consider these suggestions, to make sure that everyone knows what everyone else is doing.

Saturday crew:
Rule #1: Check in with me when you arrive. Call me on my cell - 390-2652 or 830-4010 and I'll meet up with you.

Rule #2: Keep all photos in good taste. This is going to be a messy event, so make sure everyone really wants their picture taken before you start snapping shots.

Rule #3: Writers, talk to me before the event. Call me on my cell phone and I can discuss the suggestions for your articles.

Rule #4: T-shirt toss: We're going to be tossing t-shirts into the crowd at certain times during the afternoon. I'm going to have a box full of shirts I will probably keep backstage for this purpose. That's just one reason why it's so important for you to check in with me when you arrive.

Rule #5: HAVE FUN AND ENJOY!

We're one of the sponsors, they're expecting us...so just identify yourself when you arrive. It's very important that you bring your .com ID with you (I'll have extras, Joe) wear your MyBuffalo.com t-shirt. Rachelle, Anthony, and Kathi I've mailed yours out today. Our Saturday crew can get them from me when they arrive. I'm sure you'll have questions, email me or call anytime.

Wingfest Schedule
Saturday

Deanna: 2:30-7:30pm (T-shirt toss, photos, blog and video)
Joe Moran: 2-3pm (general event photos)
Zach Martinen: 3:30-6:30pm (T-shirt toss, article: US Champ., Pageant, Amateur Champ., Blue Cheese Bowl)
Lizz Schumer: 3-4:30pm (T-shirt toss, photos)
Sean Rudyk: 3:30-7:00pm(T-shirt toss, photos of US Champ., Amateur Champ., Blue Cheese Bowl)

Sunday

Anthony Basileo: 1-4pm (Taste-test & Celebrity Wing Cook-Off article)
Kathi Ross: 11-4pm (photos)
Rachelle Roberts: 3-7pm (photos)

Thanks to all!

Deanna

Bills Tailgate Parties & T-Shirts

Hey all,

The Bills season is about to begin...and we are working to create a "Fan Zone" group at MyBuffalo.com for all your photos, blogs, message boards, etc.

We are in need of photographers who'd be willing to take photos at tailgate parties before home games. Let's get started with the preseason game this Thursday as the Bills take on the Lions.

If you haven't yet received your MyBuffalo.com t-shirt, please contact me ASAP with your choice in size and color. Want it mailed to you or want to pick it up at The News? Please specify that as well.

With all the events that are going on, everyone should be wearing our swag.

Thanks!

Deanna