Buffalo Zoo Photo Contest

Buffalo.com photo by Tom Kuenzi.

The Buffalo Zoo is holding its annual photo contest - I know that a lot of people in the program are talented animal photographers and may want to take a crack at this challenge. The grand prize is $50 and your choice of lemur.

OK the lemur part is not true. The deadline is Dec. 31, so you have some time to practice and pick out your top shots.

Anyhow, here are the rules and regs.

Playing the ponies

Buffalo.com photo by Tom Kuenzi.

Hey, Buffalo Raceway is looking for some coverage of their events on Saturday - the day of the Kentucky Derby and some serious harness racing at their own track...looks like it could be fun.

If you want to take photos or do a story, let me or Deanna know. More info below.

BUFFALO RACEWAY HOSTS DERBY PARTY

WHERE: Buffalo Raceway Clubhouse located on The Fairgrounds in Hamburg; use South Park Avenue Entrance.

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 10 am – 11 pm, Kentucky Derby post time 6:20 pm; live harness racing approximately 6:40 pm

DETAILS: Nothing says spring like the Kentucky Derby, and the Run for the Roses. Buffalo Raceway is hosting WNY’s largest Kentucky Derby Party.

With great racing, delicious food and hot gaming Buffalo Raceway and Fairgrounds Gaming is where the action is. The Clubhouse will be packed with fans wearing Derby Hats and Mint Juleps in hand cheering on their favorite horses for the biggest day in horse racing.

Buffalo Raceway located on The Fairgrounds in Hamburg hosts live harness racing Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Simulcast wagering is available Wednesday through Sunday from North America’s top tracks.

For more information visit www.buffaloraceway.com or call 716-646-1280.

On the road again

Buffalo.com photo by Lizz Schumer.

Hey, Deanna and I are heading out to St. Bonaventure University today to visit with the journalism class that has been running the IMportant People project this semester...so we probably won't be answering much email during the day today.

If something comes up, please feel free to give me a call at 390 2715. Deanna can be reached at 390 2652.

Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser in Lewiston on Wednesday

Buffalo.com photo by Sheila Denos.

Tomorrow - Wednesday, April 29 - there will be a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis at 6 PM at the Barton Hotel and Spa in Lewiston. The organizer of the event, Anne DeMunda, is a big Spotted enthusiast and would love to have a photographer out at this event.

If you have any interest and can make it out to Lewiston, Anne would be really grateful. She's expecting a crowd of approximately 200 people, so it should be a nice event on a beautiful spring evening in one of the real gems of Western New York.

Let me or Deanna know if you are interested!

Slinging papers in the Southtowns

Buffalo.com photo by Bill Parker.

A hearty huzzah to Buffalo.com manager Deanna Russo and program members Bill Parker, Tom Kuenzi, and Ben Tsujimoto for getting up early this morning and selling newspapers for Buffalo News Kids Day at Lakeview and Southwestern Blvd. in Hamburg, bringing in roughly $320 for Women's and Children's Hospital. They beat the rain and helped a good cause.

...and the winners are...(and other notes)

Buffalo.com photo by Darleen Stry.

...well, I will preface this by saying that the overall winner of the Spotted Spring photo contest was Darleen Stry's gallery, Spring is Here.

The next two runner-ups were Bill Parker's Signs of Spring in WNY gallery, and Tom Kuenzi's Sprung!! gallery. Both Bill and Tom's galleries received the same number of votes from our photo interns.

Now, I know I said that the top two vote-getters would get the gift certificates - but maybe it's the sun in the sky, or the fresh smell of cut grass in the air, or being too lazy to figure out a tie-breaker...but I think both these gentlemen deserve a gift certificate.

Therefore, all three of our contestants - Darleen, Bill, and Tom - will receive a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant for their troubles. Thank you for the photos!

I am open to more contests, and ideas for contests, amongst our interns...please share your ideas with me and I will be happy to help promote anything which spurs interest in our Spotted internship.

• This leads me to another topic that I've been meaning to address.
  
  I feel like I have been a bit of a grump with all of you in the program lately, and I do not mean to be. If you are reading this blog, odds are good that you are one of the people who are genuinely interested, active, and involved in the Buffalo.com internship program. You're not the people I want to be grumpy with. You're the people who I want to be happy!
  
  Unfortunately, we have been losing interns lately, either to attrition or other commitments, and it's been more difficult to get people out to as many events.
  
  Plus, due to some pretty major new projects that we will be rolling out this summer, we have been unable to do a lot of intern recruiting. We've also been unable to be as hands-on with the program as we have been in the past ("we" meaning Deanna and me). This will be worth it in the long run - there are some very cool things coming down the pipe in the near future - but it means that, for the long-term health of the site, things have suffered some in the short-term. I completely acknowledge this state of affairs.
  
  I do want to say thank you to everyone who has stuck with the program - we haven't had a lot of new blood in the last 6 months, so the people out shooting or writing stories are people who have been committed to the program for more than their required term of service, that's for sure. Please hang around...good stuff is on the way.
  
  
• In another blog post, Dan Ruggiero raised a great point - there has not been a lot of diversity on Spotted in the last year or so. Buffalo has a fairly diverse community, and a lot of our events really seem to focus on specific events in specific parts of the city or region.
  
  I agree with Dan completely on this point, and this is something that we want to change this summer. I think this is very doable. That being said, I will reiterate my request from a week ago - to grow as photographers and writers, to grow as a Web site, for that matter, we need to step outside of our comfort zone from time to time. We need become more representative of Western New York. I have some ideas on how to make this happen, and I will take a lead in making sure this is, indeed, the case.
  

Events list: 4-28 to 5-3

Buffalo.com photo by Eric Malinowski.

Tuesday:

• UB Softball: Lady Bulls take on St. Bonaventure, Nan Harvey Field, 3pm
• Big 4 Baseball Classic: Canisius vs. Niagara, Demske Sports Complex, 3pm
  

Wednesday:

• Steelhead Challenge: Fishing tournament to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, King of the Cast Tournament reception taking place at Barton Hill and Spa, 100 Water St., Lewiston, 6 p.m.

Thursday:

• 8th District Federated Garden Clubs Annual Installation and Luncheon: The 8th Districted Federated Garden Clubs of New York State to hold Installation of officers for 2009-2011. Day long events include annual meeting, luncheon, and Flower Design program 9am- 3pm, Brookfield Country Club
• Community Health and Wellness Fair: Free advice on many health related topics. Villa Maria College, 240 Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga, 10am-1pm
• California Dreamin’ Reception: Proceeds support a range of experiential opportunities provided to the students in Niagara University’s nationally ranked College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, Transit Road, Depew, 6pm.
• Twiztid: Twiztid returns to Buffalo along with special guests: Prozac, Potluck and Boondox. The Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, Buffalo, 7pm
• HOME’s 46th Anniversary Dinner Celebration: Fundraiser for Housing Opportunities Made Equal, 700 Main Street, 3rd Floor Buffalo, 5pm
  

Friday:

• UB Softball: Lady Bulls take on Western Michigan, Amherst Audobon Field, 1pm
• UB Baseball: Bulls take on Kent State, Audobon Field, Amherst, 3pm
• The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival: 10-day international film festival and market kicks off with opening ceremony and car show, Riviera Theatre, 3pm
• Dragonforce: Metal legends perform at The Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, Buffalo, 6pm
• Smelt Festival: The Niagara River Anglers and the Lower Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will batter and fry hundreds of pounds of smelt at the Lewiston Waterfront, live music too, 6pm
• Friends of Harmony Annual Show: Friends of Harmony Annual Spring Show "Come Fly With Me" featuring the 50 man a cappella chorus, a parade of quartets and one of the top 10 ladies choruses in the nation, Buffalo Gateway Chorus. East Aurora High School, 1003 Center Street, East Aurora, 7:30PM
• An Evening with Staind: This American rock band has recorded six albums and has had multiple chart topping singles. Seneca Niagara Events Center, 8pm.
• Funny Money: Henry Perkins’ boring life gets turned upside down when he accidentally switches briefcases with a Russian mobster, only to discover that there’s $5,000,000 inside! Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, 7:30pm
• GO, DOG. GO! Adapted from the book by P.D. Eastman; Theatre of Youth presentation: dogs are here, there and everywhere. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. Buffalo, 7 pm
  

Saturday:

• UB Baseball: Bulls take on Kent State, Amherst Audobon Field, 1pm
• UB Softball: Lady Bulls take on Northern Illinois, Nan Harvey Field, Amherst, 2pm
• GO, DOG. GO! Adapted from the book by P.D. Eastman; Theatre of Youth presentation: dogs are here, there and everywhere. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. Buffalo, 2 pm
• The AP Tour w. The Maine, 3OH3!, Family Force 5: Extreme dance and techno music at The Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, Buffalo 6pm
• Showcase-Business, Home & Health Show: Over 80 local vendors will be showcasing their products and services. Lincoln Park Arena 1200 Parker Blvd , Tonawanda, 11am-6pm
• Walk MS Buffalo: Over 1200 participants will come together to walk and raise funds to help create a world free of MS. Coca-Cola Field: 275 Washington St, Buffalo 9am
• 11th Annual Black and White Ball: One-of-a-kind silent auction, food, entertainment, benefits local tourism efforts, Roycroft Inn, East Aurora 7-11pm
• Funny Money: Henry Perkins’ boring life gets turned upside down when he accidentally switches briefcases with a Russian mobster, only to discover that there’s $5,000,000 inside! Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, 7:30pm
• Kendra Shank Quartet: The Kendra Shank Quartet and Frank Kimbrough will perform as part of the 2008-2009 Hunt Real Estate Art of Jazz Series, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 8pm
  

Sunday:

• UB Baseball: Bulls take on Kent State, Amherst Audobon Field, 1pm
• UB Softball: Lady Bulls take on Northern Illinois, Nan Harvey Field, Amherst, 1pm
• Showcase-Business, Home & Health Show: Over 80 local vendors will be showcasing their products and services. Lincoln Park Arena 1200 Parker Blvd , Tonawanda, 11am-4pm
• GO, DOG. GO! Adapted from the book by P.D. Eastman, In this crayon colored adaptation dogs are here, there and everywhere. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. Buffalo, 2 pm
• Funny Money: Henry Perkins’ boring life gets turned upside down when he accidentally switches briefcases with a Russian mobster, only to discover that there’s $5,000,000 inside! Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, 2:30pm
  

Monday Bonus Event:

• WWE Monday Night Raw at HSBC Arena: World Wrestling Entertainment's Monday Night RAW is returning to Buffalo for the first time in over a year to HSBC Arena on Monday, at 7:30 p.m.

Variety is the spice of life

Buffalo.com photo by Sean Rudyk.

I had a talk with one of my managers yesterday and we agreed that there is some staleness settling into some of our content recently. Not that the work is stale - it's just that we seem to be going to the same places and covering the same things over and over again.

In the interest of jazzing things up a bit, I am challenging everyone to try picking some events that they may not normally cover - something that maybe you've never been too, or someplace you've wanted to visit but have not.

Also, we will not be booking events for some of the "same old, same old"-type places, unless you can pitch a fresh angle on it...so keep that in mind, too.

Here's to creativity!

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.

Spotted photographers: "Spring has Sprung" photo contest

Buffalo.com photo by Ray Milkowski.

Hey photographers...want a chance to win one of two $25 gift certificates to a local restaurant?

Here's how:

I am putting an event into Spotted called Spring Has Sprung. Everyone has permission to post a gallery to this event.

Your gallery can consist of any type of spring shots - people, parks, pets - anything that says "spring" to you. You can shoot this wherever you think you'll find good spring-style shots.

Post your gallery of spring photos. On Friday, April 24, we will pick two winners based on YOUR VOTES - I will send out an email on that day with a poll embedded and you will pick the winners.

Each gallery will need to have a minimum of 40 photos and adhere to the 60-40 rule.

This contest is a bit of a test to see if there will be interest in this sort of thing in the future.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Good luck!

Garden photography course

Buffalo.com photo by Chris Brown.

If you are interested:

Workshop: Garden Photography
Saturday, June 20th
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Urban Roots 428 Rhode Island Street

Taught by Don Zinteck

And now, a note from Deanna: more events coming up this weekend

Buffalo.com has received requests to cover these events this weekend:

High School Musical 2: Tonight - 7:30, tomorrow - 7:30, Saturday 2pm, 7:30 and next weekend – same times, Riviera Theatre

1st Annual Keyboard Pops Concert: Sunday - 2pm, Riviera Theatre

Irish Spring Fling @ St.Francis Parish Social Center, Athol Springs featuring the Irish band “The Leftovers”, tomorrow 7-11pm

Earth Day: Medaille College has asked for Buffalo.com interns to attend a visit from SUNY ESF President Neil Murphy as part of their annual Earth Day activities. Friday, 3:30 pm, Medaille College's Buffalo Campus (Rt. 198 and Parkside), Main Building Lecture Hall.

I’m still looking for more volunteers for Kids Day – we’ll be selling papers at Southwestern and Lake View Roads in Hamburg. Remember all the proceeds go to kids at Women & Children’s Hospital!

Do it for the kids!!!

As most of you are aware, Women and Children's Hospital is a gem in our community. After all, what other hospital in the area takes care of so many sick kids?

The Buffalo News' annual Kids Day supports the hospital - each year people line up on the street corners and intersections and sell papers, and all proceeds go to the hospital.

We would like to make the intersection of Route 20 and Lake View Road in Hamburg the Buffalo.com intersection! We need your help!

So far, out of 80 interns currently in the Buffalo.com program, one person has volunteered.

Come on people!!! Grab that coffee, set the alarm, and come help us sell papers for a few hours. It's not like it's going to be freezing cold, it's April 28!

Email Deanna at drusso@buffnews.com if you'd like to help!

Thanks!

Buffalo.com intern request - Earth Day at Medaille

Buffalo.com photo by Ben Kirst.

If anyone is interested - Medaille College has asked for Buffalo.com interns to attend a visit from SUNY ESF President Neil Murphy as part of their annual Earth Day activities.

The event starts at 3:30 p.m. on April 17 at Medaille College's Buffalo Campus (Rt. 198 and Parkside), Main Building Lecture Hall. Could be a neat networking opportunity.

Let me or Deanna know if you want to go!

Additional event this weekend

We need to let the casino know by Thursday morning if we're going to cover it:

COLIN QUINN

AT SENECA NIAGARA CASINO & HOTEL

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Bear’s Den Showroom at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel,Niagara Falls N.Y.

MORE INFO: Best known for his stints on MTV’s Remote Control and NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Colin Quinn is an accomplished writer, actor and comedian.

Standing Room Only Tickets will be issued to reviewers and Photo Passes to photographers.

• Still cameras are permitted to shoot the first FIVE minutes

Let Deanna know if you're interested. drusso@buffnews.com or 849-4527.

Thanks!

Weekly events: 4-14 to 4-19

Buffalo.com photo by Don Nieman.

Tuesday

WNY Heroes Program: Launch event for The United Way & Time Warner’s program to honoring local, undiscovered and/or unique individuals who have gone beyond the norm to innovate, inspire or live selflessly. Burchfield-Penney Art Center in Buffalo, 10am.

Bulls vs. Griffs Baseball: AKA UB vs. Canisius, Amherst Audobon Field, 3pm

BSC Presents Nathan Hess: Guest Artist Recital featuring pianist Hess in concert, 7pm, Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College

Lucero & Titus Andronicus: One reviewer says the New Jersey band’s combination of punk aggression and earnest (one might even say Springsteenian) emotional bombast is certainly exhilarating. Mohawk Place, 8pm

Wednesday

Canisius vs. St. Bonaventure Baseball: Griffs take on Bonnies on the diamonds at Demske Sports Complex, 2pm

Buffalo State College Softball: Lady Bengals take on University of Rochester, 3pm, Buffalo State athletics field

UB Baseball: Bulls take on LeMoyne, Amherst Audobon Field, 4pm

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Friendly's Family Fun Night: Get together to help the charity, basket raffle too, Friendly‘s Restaurant, 3540 McKinley Parkway, 5-8pm

WBFO’s Free Music Wednesday: Features Casperous Vine, 107 Allen, UB South Campus, 7:30-9:30pm

Thursday

History unfolds in NT: Kissling Interests will unveil architectural renderings of the historic Remington Rand building in North Tonawanda. The building will be converted into 81 work/live lofts, a state-of-the-art gym, and upscale restaurant. Remington Rand Building, 184 Sweeney Street, 11am

A Kennedy comes to town: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., whose reputation as a defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions, will speak at Koessler Athletic Center, Canisius College, 8pm

Friday

Buffalo State College Softball: Ladies take on SUNY Potsdam, Buffalo State athletics field, 3pm

Lisa Lampanelli: often called the Queen of Mean, is a Grammy-nominated American stand-up comedian and insult comic, UB Center for the Arts, Buffalo, 8pm

Penny Whiskey @ Shannon Pub: 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd., 8:30pm

Saturday

Boom Days: Activities along the lake shore all-day and evening, for a list go to www.boomdays.com

UB Invitational: The University at Buffalo will once again play host. This is UB’s only home track meet of the year and your only chance to see some homegrown talent competing at the Division 1 level. 9am

Canisius Community Day: College teams up with community partners (local non-profit organizations) in the Canisius community. Palisano Pavilion Penfold Commons, 9:30am-1pm

Earth Day Clean Up: Exactly what it is, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 10am-2pm

Buffalo Wellfest: Western New York's largest and most comprehensive healthy living exposition. The theme for this year's event is Discover a World of Wellness, which focuses on the wealth of healthy living options that exist in the upstate New York region. Statler Towers in Buffalo -10am-3pm for all WNY employees and their family members.

Earth Day Celebration: Site cleanup, tree & shrub planting, Penn Dixie Site, Hamburg, time?

Canisius vs. St. Peter’s: Baseball double-header @ Demske Sports Complex, Noon & 3pm

Polonia Pride Tour: Post-Dyngus Day tour includes stops at taverns and home cooked Polish meal, bring your pussy willows and squirt guns, Broadway & Fillmore Streets, Buffalo

UB Spring Football Game: UB Stadium, North Campus, 3pm

Buffalo State College Softball: Lady Bengals take on SUNY Plattsburgh, 1pm, Buffalo State athletics field

North Tonawanda’s Birthday Celebration: Lumber City History Center “soft opening” celebration, open house; birthday cakes, exhibits, 11am-6pm, North Tonawanda History Museum

Dyngus Day Dance: St. Gregory the Great, 100 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville, 5-11pm

Colors In The Air: Indie rock band at the Town Ballroom, special guests for the evening will be Chae Hawk, Brand New Genius, The Hoodies and The Common Kings. Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, 6pm

Evening With The BBC Time: Features music from Western New York’s premier Beatles & 60s music band, A portion of the proceeds will go Buffalo’s Ronald McDonald House, Tralf Music Hall, 8pm-11pm

Penny Whiskey @ Shannon Pub: 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd., 8:30pm

Josh Gracin: Niagara University Gallagher Center, 8pm

Sunday

Buffalo Greyhound Fair & Expo: Adoption & educational info., pet supplies, gifts, Marketplace Building, Hamburg Fairgrounds, time?

Cheer & Dance National Championships: Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, time?

Earth Day Celebration: Environmentally-friendly information, tours, workshops, refreshments and activities, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, 10am-2pm

Earth Day Beach Clean-up: Getting down and dirty at Woodlawn, Woodlawn Beach State Park, Hamburg, 9am-12pm

Canisius vs. St. Peter’s: Baseball @ Demske Sports Complex, Noon

Bowling and Bull Riding: Country 106.5 WYRK holds its First Bowling and Bull Riding Fest to help out Hopevale, Recckio’s Lanes, 2426 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, 12:30-6:30pm

Tim Barry: Barry returns to Buffalo with Austin Lucas and Josh Small, Mohawk Place, 7pm

Third Eye Blind: Since 1997, Third Eye Blind has recorded three best-selling albums and has had numerous hit singles @ Canisius College, Main Gymnasium, 7-10:30pm

Kindergartencrush: Spotted’s received a special request from the band to cover a special acoustic in-store performance by this band, Walden Galleria Mall, 3pm-5pm

Monday

Hinder @ Town Ballroom: A rare club appearance. 681 Main Street, 7pm

Indigo Girls: UB’s Center for the Arts will present Indigo Girls - Acoustic Duo Performance in the Mainstage Theatre, 8pm

Happy Dyngus Day, everyone

Buffalo.com photo by Dan Ruggiero

...from our friends at Dyngus Day Buffalo:

PUSSY WILLOWS ON PARADE THROUGH HISTORIC DISTRICT
Buffalo, New York to Host World’s Only Dyngus Day Parade

For the third consecutive year, the streets of the Historical Polonia District will come alive with Polish pride during the Dyngus Day Buffalo Parade. The parade will take place, TODAY, April 13, 2009 at 5pm starting at Corpus Christ Church and ending at Polonia Hall on Paderewski Drive.

Marchers will passes numerous Dyngus Day parties along the parade route including those at St. Stanislaus Church, the Adam Mickiewicz Library, the Broadway Market, Central Terminal and family owned taverns. Over 75 units are scheduled to appear in the parade.

Bishop Edward Grosz, pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, will bless the parade as it passes the “Mother Church of Polonia” at the corner of Peckham and Fillmore Avenue at 5:15p. Immediately after the blessing, the bells of the church will ring for the remainder of the parade.

“The Dyngus Day Parade has become an uniquely Buffalo tradition,” explained Parade Coordinator Bernadette Majewski. “This year, we are proud to welcome many of the performing polka bands and neighborhood churches as parade participants.”

A Polish-American tradition, Dyngus Day celebrates the end of the restrictive observance of Lent and the joy of Easter. Over the decades, Buffalo, New York has become the Dyngus Day Capital of the World attracting thousands of people from across the northeast United States.

Although celebrated in Buffalo’s Polonia neighborhood since the arrival of the first Poles in the 1870s, the city’s first modern Dyngus Day celebration was held 48 years ago by the Chopin’s Singing Society, a tradition that continues today. Dyngus Day Buffalo, the provider of marketing and organizational support to area celebrations was founded in 2005. Dyngus Day 2009 will take place on Monday, April 13th.

Writers: An interesting interview opportunity.

So apparently there is a guy who is going to live in a suspended box over Darien Lake for a few weeks, and he is - surprise, surprise - actively courting the media.

Buffalo.com writers - check out the story, and if you want to interview Mr. Galpin, please let me know and we'll make the arrangements.

I don't think there are a lot of photo opportunities involved in a situation in which a gentleman is living in a suspended box...but if there's some angle I'm missing, let me know, Spotted gang.

Some open stuff this weekend

Buffalo.com photo by Bill Parker.

Event sign-ups are a little slow this week for the second week in a row. That is completely understandable, given the fact that this is, for many, a solemn week followed by a holiday on the weekend, so no worries.

However, if anyone is interested, there are still some pretty decent events that are available for the taking. These events include:

TONIGHT

• Scotty Bowman Hockey Showcase. Two all-star hockey games between high school players from Buffalo and Rochester, as well as a “Battle of the Bands” between games. 6 PM, HSBC Arena, Buffalo.

Friday

• UB softball: v. Akron. Doubleheader begins at 1 PM. Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• UB baseball: v. Western Michigan. 3 PM, Amherst Audubon Field, Amherst Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Amherst.

Saturday

• 4th Annual Bunny Hop 5K Race. More rabbits, more racing. 10:30 AM, East Aurora American Legion Post, Center Road near Beech Road, East Aurora.
• Buffalo Rugby: v. Albany Knicks. 1 PM, Delaware Park (near The Zoo), Parkside Ave., Buffalo.
• Hog Farm 40th Celebration Motorcycle Show and Swap. Tons of motorcycle enthusiasts, memorabilia, costume contests with Easy Rider and go-go themes and more. 3 PM to 9 PM, Hamburg Agri-Center, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg.

Sunday

• 17th Annual Pre-Dyngus Day celebration. Music by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, and Jeff Mleczko & the Dyna Brass, Polish traditions & festivities. 7 PM, Leonard Post #6251, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.

…and we can always use more hands on deck for Dyngus Day, but we do have some people going out on Monday. More are always welcome!

If you’re interested in any of these things, please let me know.

Want to go? Dyngus Day 2009 events...

Buffalo.com photo by Ben Kirst.

We have permission from Dyngus Day organizers to send photographers and writers out to their events. You will need to have your Buffalo.com ID.

It would be great to get as many photographers and writers out to these events...Dyngus Day is like the Mardi Gras or St. Patrick's Day of the Buffalo Polish community. Chronicling these events is great for the site in terms of traffic, of course, but it also performs a unique service in the sense that we are capturing what the city will look like during the course of the 2009 Dyngus Day celebration. I think that's actually something kind of special, corny as that may sound.

If you want to cover any of these Dyngus Day events, please let me know. A full schedule is here.

Let me know!

Weekly events: 4-7 to 4-12

Buffalo.com photo by Bill Parker.

Special events: Dyngus Day (Monday, April 13)

Instead of copying each individual event scheduled in Buffalo and Western New York for Dyngus Day – and there are many – please check the schedule online. There are a ton of great events. This is a really fun day with a lot of parties, so please consider going out and having some fun!

Here are some specific events that would be great to get covered:

• Polish Falcons Club (445 Columbia Parkway, Depew) – 2 PM through the afternoon.
• Dyngus Day Parade (starts at the Broadway Market) – 5 PM.
• Buffalo Central Terminal (Memorial Drive, Buffalo) – 5 PM through the night.
• Adam Mickiewicz Library (612 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo) – 5 PM through the night.
• PVT Leonard Post (2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga) – 5 PM through the night.

Some may be concerned about traveling into the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood in the evening. Let me tell you from experience – there are so many thousands of people on the street during the Dyngus Day celebrations that your safety is assured. From the Central Terminal out to Fillmore Avenue, there will be thousands of revelers having a wonderful time. In fact, there is a good chance that I will be reveling at the Terminal…if you’re going to be there as a photographer or a civilian, let me know!

Titus Andronicus preview article – This New Jersey indie band is performing live at Mohawk Place on April 14. Any writers interested in doing a preview? If so, let me know, and we can get you in the door, too (Titus Andronicus is opening for Lucero). Let me know!

Tuesday

• “In My Lifetime: A Poet’s reflection on Barack Obama, Young People, and the Power of Art.” A discussion with Haki R. Madhubuti - noted poet, publisher, editor, educator, and activist. 12:15 PM, Campbell Student Union, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Buffalo’s Smartest Company Trivia Competition. Fun and exciting event that features local companies proving their intellectual prowess in a public manner. Supports Cradle Beach. 6 PM to 10 PM, Classics V, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.

Wednesday

• Buffalo State softball: v. RIT. Doubleheader begins at 3 PM. Bengal Field, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Niagara baseball: v. UB. Good local rivalry game. 3 PM, Amherst Audubon Field, Amherst Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Buffalo.
• Niagara women’s lacrosse: v. Canisius. Arch-rivalry and one of the final “Battle of the Bridge” events of the year. 7 PM, Niagara University, Lewiston.
• An Evening with poet Maggie Anderson. Maggie Anderson, a published poet and director of the Wick Poetry Program at Kent State University, will give a reading from her collection of poems at the spring Hilbert College Visiting Artist Series event. A reception and book signing will follow the reading. 7:30 PM, William E. Swan Auditorium, Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg.


Thursday

• Canisius softball: v. Niagara. The bitter rivalry continues. Noon, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Pawtucket. Season opener. 3 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.
• Scotty Bowman Hockey Showcase. Two all-star hockey games between high school players from Buffalo and Rochester, as well as a “Battle of the Bands” between games. 6 PM, HSBC Arena, Buffalo.
• Buffalo Quickies. 18th Annual Festival Of New One-Act Plays features world premieres of recent finalists and one-act winners of the Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition. Suitable for adult audiences. Alleyway Theater, 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo.

Friday

• Niagara baseball: v. Siena. Doubleheader begins at noon. Niagara University, Lewiston.
• UB softball: v. Akron. Doubleheader begins at 1 PM. Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• UB baseball: v. Western Michigan. 3 PM, Amherst Audobon Field, Amherst Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Amherst.
• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Pawtucket. 6 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.
• Buffalo’s Sexiest Hockey Fans Finals. 97 Rock decides just who is the sexiest hockey fan in Western New York. 7:30 PM, Macaroon’s Nite Club, 576 Dick Road, Depew.
• Godspell. The popular musical based on the New Testament ends it run in Lancaster. 7:30 PM, Lancaster Opera House, 26 Central Ave., Lancaster.
• Infringement Fest fundraiser. Local bands perform to help raise funds for annual underground arts festival. 10 PM, Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St., Buffalo.

Saturday

• Breweriana Show and Sale. Collector show featuring newer and vintage
beer and brewery collectibles - trays, bottles, cans, advertising, signs (cardboard, lighted, tin), tap knobs, coasters, openers etc. Lots of Buffalo history here! 9 AM to 4 PM, Elderidge Club, 17 Broad St., Tonawanda.
• Corduroy 8’s. One of the final ski events of the season – teams of two try to lay down perfect 8’s as part of a party atmosphere. 10 AM to 2 PM, Holiday Valley, Yodeler Lodge, Rt. 219, Ellicottville.
• SEAster Egg Hunt. A marine-style Easter egg hunt at the Aquarium of Niagara. No, nothing is hidden in the dolphin tank! 10 AM to 4 PM, Aquarium of Niagara, Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls.
• The Easter Bunny visits the Southgate Plaza. Hop on over to The Southgate Plaza Bunny Hop for a fun filled afternoon of carousel rides, trolley rides with mother goose, and an exciting visit from Hawk Creek Wildlife. Kids can “clown” around with Punkin, Kasper, Mr. No and Piccadilly the clown and enjoy a silly stilt walker. 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Southgate Plaza, Union Road, West Seneca.
• 4th Annual Bunny Hop 5K Race. More rabbits, more racing. 10:30 AM, East Aurora American Legion Post, Center Road near Beech Road, East Aurora.
• Easter Egg Hunt. A traditional Easter season celebration at one of the most interesting places in the area for such an event. Lots of families, lots of kids. 11 AM, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo.
• UB baseball: v. Western Michigan. 1 PM, Amherst Audobon Field, Amherst Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Amherst.
• Canisius lacrosse: v. Wagner. 1 PM, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• UB softball: v. Ohio. 2 PM. Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Buffalo Rugby: v. Albany Knicks. 1 PM, Delaware Park (near The Zoo), Parkside Ave., Buffalo.
• Hog Farm 40th Celebration Motorcycle Show and Swap. Tons of motorcycle enthusiasts, memorabilia, costume contests with Easy Rider and go-go themes and more. 3 PM to 9 PM, Hamburg Agri-Center, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
• Queen City Roller Girls - “Breaking Eggs and Legs.” The Alley Kats skate against the Suicidal Saucies. 7 PM, Rainbow Rink, 101 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.

Sunday

• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Pawtucket. 1 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.
• UB softball: v. Ohio. 2 PM. Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• 17th Annual Pre-Dyngus Day celebration. Music by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, and Jeff Mleczko & the Dyna Brass, Polish traditions & festivities. 7 PM, Leonard Post #6251, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.

A story suggestion for Buffalo.com writers

Buffalo.com photo by Ben Kirst.

The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site recently underwent some renovations, and it may be interesting to pursue a story about the improvements. Not to mention the fact that it's a pretty amazing piece of American history.

If you'd like to do a story on the Roosevelt House - it's located at 641 Delaware Ave. in Buffalo, by the way, which is on the edge of Allentown (it's on the block between Allen and North Sts.) - let me know and we can see what we can hook up.

Thanks to Ray Milkowski for the suggestion.

An important message to Buffalo.com photographers.

This message is going to all Buffalo.com interns, but is specifically geared towards our photo interns.

This morning, I have received three reports from local individuals and businesses complaining about the behavior of our photographers at events.

In addition, I have noticed a precipitous and continued decline in the quality of our photo galleries, and a severe lack of “smile for the camera” shots.

This can not stand.

Here are the rules of the Spotted program, which I discussed with you when you joined the program:

1.) You WILL NOT attend events as a Buffalo.com photographer unless you specifically clear it with Deanna or myself.

2.) You are responsible for adhering to the “60-40” rule of “smile for the camera” shots. If it does not appear that you made an honest effort to get to “60-40,” your gallery will be removed from the site.

3.) You will comport yourself in a professional manner when representing Buffalo.com. I know this is an unpaid internship, but when you attend events, you are not a guest – you are a member of the media. You must keep this distinction clear at all times.

From this point forward, I will remove photographers from the program who do not adhere to the rules listed above.

I do not wish to lose photographers, and I feel I have a good relationship with most of the people in the program. Unfortunately, I feel as though I have been taken advantage of in some cases, and this must end today.

I am angry and concerned – angry because I feel that the program is being damaged by the actions of some, and concerned that the Buffalo.com name is being sullied in the community.

I apologize to anyone who follows the rules of the program and receives this unpleasant email.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me immediately.

Something to think about

I'd recommend reading Deanna's blog today. We all like to have a good time, and I am willing to bet that many of us, myself certainly included, have gotten behind the wheel of a car when we were closer to the borderline than we should have been. Stuff like this makes us take a long, hard look at the possible impact of some of the decisions we make in life.

An event for Monday: Take Back the Night @ Medaille

Buffalo.com photo by Deborah Kreiger.

This looks like a nice event. It's on Monday, so if you are interested, please contact Deanna or me today or (early) Monday. Feel free to give me a call at 390-2715 over the weekend if you're interested...this should be no problem for a writer and/or a photographer.

Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity: Medaille College Takes Back the Night

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Medaille College’s Take Back the Night event will take place on Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at its Buffalo Campus, Rte. 198 and Parkside Ave., in the Main Building Lecture Hall.

The event will begin with comments by Christopher Spicer, an inspirational speaker on the roles of men in changing the culture of violence. A candlelight vigil will follow, and Crisis Services of Buffalo will be in attendance.

What: Medaille College Take Back the Night. Students, faculty, staff and community participants will gather for an indoor lecture and outdoor activity.

When: Monday, April 6, 2009, 7 p.m.

Where: Medaille College Buffalo Campus, 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY 14214.

An opportunity for people who like local music and public relations

If anyone out there is looking for a music-related PR internship...this might fit the bill.

Buffalo Rock Band Free Henry! is looking for Outgoing and Motivated Individuals Wanted for Concert Promotion and Concert Party, After Party Street Team.

Must be outgoing, trustworthy, and willing to sell products as well as using Public relations, and marketing. Must be willing to party and let go and have fun with a large crowd.

Must be at least 21yrs old or older. ID required.

Must interview in person.

Two references required.

Serious inquires only please. To reply to this message, click here:
http://www.buffalome.com/profiles/message/listInbox

If you're interested, consider me a reference. You've built a lot of these skills doing the Buffalo.com internship...this may be another way to gain experience and have some fun in the process. Could make for quite a summer.

Unclaimed events

For some unknown reason, we've had very few sign-ups this week.

So, we're sending out this reminder of a few events that have not yet been called for.

Let Deanna know if you're interested. Thanks!

Friday

UB Baseball vs. Ball State: UB North Campus, Amherst Audobon Field, 3pm

Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Directed by world-renowned pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernández, the thirteen-member all-star ensemble has reintroduced the classic sounds of New York City Salsa to music lovers worldwide, 8pm, UB Center for the Arts, Buffalo

Saturday:

Lafferty's Wake: Audience participation show performed by Actors Anonymous Theatre, celebrate Lafferty's life, with his family and friends, 7:15pm, Magruders Banquet Facility, Depew

Godspell: Fun, modern day retelling of the New Testament parables from The Gospel According to Matthew. Full of wonderful songs including the hit “Day By Day.” 7:30pm, Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster

Sunday:

Canisius Softball vs. St. Peter’s: 1pm, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College

Canisius Softball vs. St. Peter’s: Second game of double-header, 4pm, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College

UB Baseball vs. Ball State: UB North Campus, Amherst Audobon Fields, 1pm