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
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