Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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?


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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

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