Hello everyone,
Happy Spring! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the warm weather comes back.
The photos from this weekend are outstanding! Make sure to give them a look: http://www.mybuffalo.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=85283&tab=yes&includeSets=on Thanks to everyone who went out!
Ben and I would like to welcome three new contributors to the program. Tom, Josh and Nicole will be working with us and we look forward to their photos and articles.
We have a few festive events to look forward to on Saturday:
2nd Annual Peep Eating Contest Broadway Market- 999 Broadway 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This sounds like a fun seasonal event that a lot of people will attend. The Broadway Market is always extra busy before Easter and it would be great to get someone to this contest! Thanks to Ray for telling us about it.
How many marshmallow peeps can you devourer in 60 seconds? Winners get title and prizes! Registration starts at 11am at the Information Booth on day of the event.
2nd Annual BunnyFest - Benefit for Roswell Park Cancer Institute Choco-Logo
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Join Choco-Logo for a benefit for Roswell Park Cancer Institute. It's Easter time and bunnies will be running the chocolate factory! Activities for the BunnyFest will include make your own chocolate Easter Bunny, demonstration of chocolate cornflake nests production, face painting, Easter tattoos, pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera), Raffles, Door Prizes, Balloons and more!
For more info visit http://www.chocologo.com/events
Holiday Valley's Pond Skimming Spring Party Holiday Valley
This would be great for photos or an article if you feel like a little road trip!
What would Spring at Holiday Valley be without the Pond Skimming Spring Party!
This day includes the Bump or Burn Dual Mogul Competition (register from 7:30 to 8:30 in Training Center), the Pond Skimming competition (register at 11:00, starts at 1:00), and more exciting fun to be announced.
All the action takes place at Yodeler...bring your friends, your lawn chair, sunglasses and swimmies...and be there!
http://www.holidayvalley.com/HolidayValley/info/pond-skimming.aspx
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Deandra Modica
849-6926
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Tuesday
BPO Award-winning Youth Concert 10:15 a.m.- 11:45 Kleinhans Music Hall
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Associate Conductor, Matthew Kraemer invites school administrators, the media, and interested business leaders to attend one of our award-winning Youth Concerts sponsored by HSBC from 10:15-11:00 am at Kleinhans Music Hall. Matthew Kraemer will host a coffee and donut reception after the concert for all guests, from 11:00 – 11:45 am.
Andy Parker from Channel 2 Weather will be in attendance for the “Music in the Clouds” concert along with 2,000 school children from 3rd to 6th grades.
BPO Youth Concerts have been recognized nationally for their quality and innovation.
Moscow Festival Ballet Swan Lake UB Center for the Arts - 8 p.m.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Moscow Festival Ballet brings together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies. Swan Lake, a full-length ballet in four acts, is one of dance's most popular and enduring works.
Wednesday
DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women! Dinner Theatre Show- ECC North Campus
7:30 p.m.
WNY's Longest Running Show is having a Special Birthday Year!
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary Year of O'Connell & Company's Award-Winning
Original Hit - Join us for a 10th Anniversary DIVA-licious performance filled with songs, readings, poetry, humor & quotes for, by & about women ... plus prizes & surprises!
For more info visit http://www.oconnellandcompany.com/DIVA_by_DIVA.php
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Tralf Music Hall- Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Blues Revue Magazine says of Peyton, “His playing style melded the delicate elements of Mississippi John Hurt’s music, the vocal anguish and slash-and-burn acoustic slide styles of Charley Patton and Son House, the rebelliousness and everyman storytelling of folk icon Woody Guthrie and a hint of Americana rock of the kind performed by Scarecrow era John Mellencamp, also an Indiana native.”
For more info visit www.tralfmusichall.com
Thursday
Women and the Law Program The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library -12 p.m.
Help commemorate Women’s History Month!
Two of Western New York’s eminent practitioners in the legal field will discuss the increasingly influential roles of women in the local and national justice system in a lunchtime program, “Women and the Law.” The program is free and open-to-the-public. Speakers Maryann Saccomando Freedman, of Counsel at Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. and Erie County Family Court Judge Lisa Bloch Rodwin will discuss the impacts that women as attorneys, legislators, advocates, judges and clients are having on how the law is written, interpreted and applied.
This program is presented in conjunction with the Library’s activities commemorating March as Women’s History Month and its current exhibition The Three Thayers: Murder and Spectacle in Early Buffalo, on display through May 23rd.
For more information, visit www.buffalolib.org.
Friday
Sabres Power Play Luncheon with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman HSBC Arena
12 p.m.
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will be the keynote speaker at the final Power Play Luncheon in the HSBC Arena 100 Level Harbour Club.
UB’s HAITI OUTREACH Drama Theatre at UB’s Center for the Arts
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Several members of the UB community who answered the call to help Haiti following the Jan. 12 disaster will provide an inside look at their experiences in a program, “UB Reaching Others: The Haiti Earthquake.”
For more info go to http://ubcommunity.blogspot.com/2010/03/haiti-earthquake-event.html
Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty UB Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m.
Come see this well loved classical ballet that is wondrous to see, glorious to hear and ablaze with fantasy, brought to the stage by the Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet. The Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet, Western New York’s premier youth ballet company, is a non-profit ballet company with over 80 dancers ranging from ages 6 to professional and performs classical, modern, and original works throughout Western New York.
Black Pearl Sings!.ECC North Campus 7:30 p.m
Black Peral Sings! is a powerful, honest & wryly funny story of two women from radically different backgrounds & the music that unites them by Frank Higgins. The song is the story. In the midst of the Great Depression, Susannah Mullally travels the country, recording lost traditional songs for the Library of Congress. Hoping to find the one song that will bring her long-awaited recognition, she discovers Pearl Johnson in a Texas prison. With a soulful voice & a wealth of African-American spiritual songs, Pearl seeks information & a chance at freedom. Now, each woman must decide how much of herself she is willing to give to get what she wants in return.
"Great stuff. Rediscovered musical gems and two top talents carry the night."
-- The Buffalo News, 3 Stars
Free Henry! Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café -8 p.m.
The local band is playing another show in the area and this one is free!
More info at http://www.freehenryband.com/tour.php
Post VNV Nation Batcave Party Club Diablo Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
Join Club Diablo for a Post VNV Nation, Batcave Party. There will be no cover charge if you show your VNV Nation ticket stub. DJ’s Oldskool and Bud Redding will be spinning. Club Diablo is located at 517 Washington Street.
For more info visit www.clubdiablo.com.
Saturday
Holiday Valley's Pond Skimming Spring Party Holiday Valley
This would be great for photos or an article if you feel like a little road trip!
What would Spring at Holiday Valley be without the Pond Skimming Spring Party!
This day includes the Bump or Burn Dual Mogul Competition (register from 7:30 to 8:30 in Training Center), the Pond Skimming competition (register at 11:00, starts at 1:00), and more exciting fun to be announced.
All the action takes place at Yodeler...bring your friends, your lawn chair, sunglasses and swimmies...and be there!
http://www.holidayvalley.com/HolidayValley/info/pond-skimming.aspx
2nd Annual Peep Eating Contest Broadway Market- 999 Broadway 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This sounds like a fun seasonal event that a lot of people will attend. The Broadway Market is always extra busy before Easter and it would be great to get someone to this contest! Thanks to Ray for telling us about it.
How many marshmallow peeps can you devourer in 60 seconds? Winners get title and prizes! Registration starts at 11am at the Information Booth on day of the event.
2nd Annual BunnyFest - Benefit for Roswell Park Cancer Institute Choco-Logo
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Join Choco-Logo for a benefit for Roswell Park Cancer Institute. It's Easter time and bunnies will be running the chocolate factory! Activities for the BunnyFest will include make your own chocolate Easter Bunny, demonstration of chocolate cornflake nests production, face painting, Easter tattoos, pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera), Raffles, Door Prizes, Balloons and more!
For more info visit http://www.chocologo.com/events
Buffalo vs. Rochester Punk Showdown Club Diablo Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
This looks like an interesting event!
Featured performers include The Clockers, The Emersons, Morgue Riot, Pre-Emptive Strike, Frustration Made Me Do It, Radioactive Showshu, Quipster and more!
For more info visit http://www.clubdiablo.com/WebModules/Events/Events.aspx?eid=751
Black Pearl Sings!.ECC North Campus 7:30 p.m
Black Peral Sings! is a powerful, honest & wryly funny story of two women from radically different backgrounds & the music that unites them by Frank Higgins. The song is the story. In the midst of the Great Depression, Susannah Mullally travels the country, recording lost traditional songs for the Library of Congress. Hoping to find the one song that will bring her long-awaited recognition, she discovers Pearl Johnson in a Texas prison. With a soulful voice & a wealth of African-American spiritual songs, Pearl seeks information & a chance at freedom. Now, each woman must decide how much of herself she is willing to give to get what she wants in return.
"Great stuff. Rediscovered musical gems and two top talents carry the night."
-- The Buffalo News, 3 Stars
Spring Fever Dance Party Tralf Music Hall
Dance party with DJ Medison & Biacco.
For more info go to http://www.tralfmusichall.com/
Relay For Life of The University at Buffalo Sat. Mar. 27, 2010 - Sun. Mar. 28, 2010 6:00pm-6:00am
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.
Anyone can participate in Relay For Life. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay.
Sunday
Black Pearl Sings!.ECC North Campus 2:30 p.m.
Black Peral Sings! is a powerful, honest & wryly funny story of two women from radically different backgrounds & the music that unites them by Frank Higgins. The song is the story. In the midst of the Great Depression, Susannah Mullally travels the country, recording lost traditional songs for the Library of Congress. Hoping to find the one song that will bring her long-awaited recognition, she discovers Pearl Johnson in a Texas prison. With a soulful voice & a wealth of African-American spiritual songs, Pearl seeks information & a chance at freedom. Now, each woman must decide how much of herself she is willing to give to get what she wants in return.
"Great stuff. Rediscovered musical gems and two top talents carry the night."
-- The Buffalo News, 3 Stars
Passion Pit Rapids Theater, Niagara Falls, NY 7:00 p.m.
Passion Pit is an electronic band that formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The lead singer, Michael Angelakos, is a Buffalo native and the concert hall is sure to be full of local fans. This event would be great for both photographers and a writer!
Find more info about the band here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passion_Pit
Monday
6th Annual Scotty Bowman Showcase HSBC Arena. 6 p.m.
The showcase consists of two all-star hockey games between high school aged players from Buffalo against their rivals from Rochester. The event will also feature a 20-minute Girls Showcase between games, featuring the top local high school girl’s players from the Buffalo-area club teams.
The event is named after the legendary Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history. He will be in attendance to present the Bowman Cup to the victorious senior team.
This year’s event will once again feature Music is Art’s “High School Battle of The Bands,” featuring some of the best musical talent that Western New York has to offer. Six finalists (chosen from over 150 WNY schools) will perform during intermission and in between games for a panel of music industry professionals, with one chosen as the Best High School Band in WNY. The bands will compete in a special performance area in the Zamboni end of the arena, which will be broadcast on the HD videoboard and throughout the arena sound system.
David Gray UB Center for the Arts 8:00PM
Special Guest: Phosphorescent
David Gray has sold 12 million albums, including the best selling album in Ireland ever with White Ladder (which included the hits "Please Forgive Me," "Babylon" and more).
He is touring in support of his latest release Draw The Line.
Visit http://www.davidgray.com/
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Buffalo.com events List 3/15
Hello Everyone,
Thanks to everyone who went out to the parades this weekend! The photos came out wonderful and we plan on featuring them all week long. The Pet Fashion show and basketball photos look great too! If you haven’t seen them yet make sure to go to: http://www.mybuffalo.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=85283&tab=yes&includeSets=on.
A lot is going on this week! It seems like everyone is feeling Irish and there are a lot of events on Wednesday.
These events also look like a lot of fun and I imagine they will go fast:
Buffalo Pizza Bash Samuel’s Grand Manor 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. on Sat. and 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Sun.
I have a feeling that this event is going to be huge; we have a lot of pizza fans in WNY!
“The Largest Pizza Party and Competition Anywhere!” Over 25 of Buffalo’s Best Pizzerias under one roof competing in many categories for “Buffalo’s Best” Pizza! Attendees will participate in pizza eating contests, a dough tossing contest and a box folding championship. Music & entertainment as well as a kids pizza making class will be offered.
More info at http://buffalopizzabash.com/
Buffalo Wine Festival Buffalo Niagara Convention Center – Two Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Wine Festival is the New York's premier wine tasting festival with entertainment, crafts, fine gifts and wine purchasing .Come sample the region's wine from more than 35 fantastic wineries at the first-ever Buffalo Wine Festival which will also feature local restaurants and craft businesses. Shop, dine and taste - it's the perfect way to shake off winter's chill.
More info at www.buffalowinefestival.com.
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Thurs -10:30a/7:00p, Fri-10:30a/3:30p/7:30p, Sat-10a/2:30p/7:30p, Sun-1:30p/5:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
Enjoy your week!
Deandra Modica
849-6926
228-3721 (cell)
mybuffalo_content@buffnews.com
Events List 3/15
Tuesday
JACK FM 92.9 presents the ultimate St. Patty’s Eve Event with House of Pain
Town Ballroom- Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The evening will feature Danny Boy, DJ Lethal and Everlast.
Masters of Percussion UB Center for the Arts 7 p.m.
The percussion legend Zakir Hussain, widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement presents Masters of Percussion, a spectacular ensemble of rhythm and melody. The concert features the traditional repertoire from North Indian and South Indian classical traditions, both melodic and rhythmic development, Zakir Hussain’s masterful tabla solo, as well as excursions exploring the frontier between traditional and contemporary, folk and classical.
His music and extraordinary contribution to the music world were honored in April, 2009, with four sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall’s Artist Perspective series. Zakir received a Grammy for Global Drum Project, his group with Mickey Hart, Giovanni Hidalgo and Sikiru Adepoju in 2009. The Melody of Rhythm, featuring banjo, bass and tabla by Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir has been nominated for a 2010 Grammy award.
Wednesday
Music at Shannon Pub
Joe Head 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Dave North Trio 6 p.m. - on
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Featuring Ronan Tynan & Special Guest Méav
UB Center for the Arts 7 p.m.
The program will include Dr. Tynan and his band performing some of their favorite Irish songs such as Danny Boy and Fields of Athenry, as well as other popular favorites such as Into the Fire, And I Love You So, and Tears From Heaven. Dr. Tynan and Méav will also be performing duets including the much-loved Last Rose of Summer together. Meav, a founder member of Celtic Woman, will be making her Carnegie Hall debut in March with Dr. Tynan.
A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
St. Patrick's Day with the Derwald’s Eddie Ryan’s Restaurant in Lancaster 7pm
Enjoy a variety show unlike any other as Rich and Debbie Derwald treat you to a Vaudeville style show. You'll be delighted by the music, comedy and impressions of celebrities as this fast-paced show is served with a St. Patrick's Day feast!
The Disco Biscuits Town Ballroom—Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sold Out show!
The Disco Biscuits are a genre-defying band from Philadelphia. One of America's most in demand live acts, they differ from many bands in that they incorporate elements from a variety of musical genres into a consistent base of electronic and rock. This style has been referred to as trance fusion or livetronica.
More info at http://www.discobiscuits.com/index2.html
The Official Disco Biscuits Late-Night After-Party: The Join The Tralf
Immediately following the Disco Biscuits show at Town Ballroom, The NEW DEAL announces a metamorphosis into The JOIN. This time featuring NEW DEAL members Darren Shearer & Jamie Shields, and DISCO BISCUITS Marc Brownstein & Aron Magner.
MNM is proudly turning what is sure to be a sold-out concert into an all-night, multi-sensory holiday explosion.
More info at http://mnmpresents.com/upcoming-events/the-join/
Thursday
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- show times listed below
Thurs -10:30a/7:00p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
The Subdudes The Tralf - Doors open at 7pm
Originally formed in 1987, the Subdudes combined tight vocal melodies, mostly acoustic instrumentation, and a strong emphasis on songwriting into a musical mix of blues, folk, r&b, country, Cajun, funk, gospel, and rock & roll. The band broke up in 1997, but reunited at Jazz Fest 2003. Since then they’ve been drawing from the great forms of American music to create their trademark New Orleans flavored Americana. This is a group that perfectly blends harmonies and melodies into great music and a good time.
The historic Riviera Theatre presents GODSPELL
Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center - North Tonawanda, NY 7:30 p.m.
Godspell is a creative musical, incorporating a great deal of improvisation, so no two performances are exactly alike. Godspell was conceived by John Michael Tebelakand and offers music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. One of the biggest successes on and off Broadway, Godspell is based primarily on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. For more details visit their website.
Billy Drease Williams Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Celebrate March on Stage with a live performance by Billy Drease Williams. Williams sounds like an excellent performer and this free show looks like it will be great!
“Casting himself as a conduit between what he sees as the popular conception of hip-hop as a dangerous, unsavory art form and the reality –“It’s a celebration of a culture, and of art in general” – Billy Drease Williams has balanced his career as MC, record-maker and songwriter with efforts to provide opportunities for the Buffalo rap community to flourish. Along the way, he has become the most promising, adventurous, nigh-on-visionary hip-hop artist Buffalo has yet produced.” – Jeff Miers
For more info visit www.billydrease.com
Friday
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Fri-10:30a/3:30p/7:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament HSBC Arena
An exciting event to cover for any basketball fan!
For more information on the NCAA and its 88 championships, visit www.ncaa.com.
The historic Riviera Theatre presents GODSPELL
Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center - North Tonawanda, NY 7:30 p.m.
Godspell is a creative musical, incorporating a great deal of improvisation, so no two performances are exactly alike. Godspell was conceived by John Michael Tebelakand and offers music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. One of the biggest successes on and off Broadway, Godspell is based primarily on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. For more details visit their website.
Odd Couple (Female Version) Lancaster Opera House 7:30 p.m.
Neil Simon's famous update of this contemporary classic starts with a group of women friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This week, the coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison, a divorcee who freely admits to being a slob. "I leave a mess when I read a book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who would try the patience of a saint, who has unfortunately just become separated from her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide to room together - with hilarious results.
The Innocent Bystanders Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock - 8 p.m.
Show some support for a great local band. They are a lot of fun in concert!
The Innocent Bystanders are a Rock band from Buffalo, NY. Inspired by 90's alternative rock bands like Weezer, Green Day and Ben Folds Five, The Innocent Bystanders have created their own distinct style that spans a number of genres. The band's 2007 self-titled debut album gained them regional recognition after their first two singles were put into heavy rotation in the WNY and Southern Ontario area and in various other markets across the US and Canada.
More info at http://www.myspace.com/innocentbystandersmusic
Jump Rhythm Jazz Project featuring Buffalo’s own Amanda Benzin
UB Center for the Arts 8 p.m.
This would make a great article!
Buffalo native and University at Buffalo alumna Amanda Benzin, will perform with Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. Jump Rhythm Jazz Project is a company of rhythmically explosive, emotion-driven dancers who perform and teache nationally and internationally. JRJP continues to grow as a company whose concerts, workshops and classes both honor and expand upon the art of classic jazz performance -- dancing and singing in joyous, high-energy bursts of body rhythms to the syncopated sounds of swinging jazz music, the blues, Latin jazz and blues-tinged funk.
Free Henry! The Mohawk Place 8:00 p.m.
More info at http://www.freehenryband.com/tour.php
Kenny Rogers Seneca Niagara Events Center 8 p.m.
We already have a photographer going but this would be a great event for anyone interested in writing a review about the show!
For more than five decades, Kenny Rogers has delivered memorable songs, drawing fans among rock, pop, soul and country audiences. From his first rockabilly group, The Scholars, formed in 1956 to Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, his music has touched millions. Then with his solo country career hits like “Love Lifted Me,” “Lucille,” “Sweet Music Man,” and “Love or Something Like It,” Rogers’ success continued to soar. Fast-forward to "The Gambler," a story song so vivid it not only delighted country and pop fans, it also became a TV movie, starring Rogers himself in the title role and launching his acting career. During the 1980s, he sang such romantic hits as "Through The Years," "She Believes In Me," "You Decorated My Life," and "Lady," the biggest song of his career. His songs are classics today, and his performance reminds audiences everywhere that his talent is just as vibrant and meaningful as it was fifty years ago.
Saturday
13th Annual Bengal 5K Run and Walk Buckham Campus School Gym, Buff State 9:30 a.m.
This is the 2nd leg of the Queen City Triple Crown race series.
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Sat-10a/2:30p/7:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
Buffalo Pizza Bash Samuel’s Grand Manor 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
I have a feeling that this event is going to be huge; we have a lot of pizza fans in WNY!
The Largest Pizza Party and Competition Anywhere!” Over 25 of Buffalo’s Best Pizzerias under one roof competing in many categories for “Buffalo’s Best” Pizza! Attendees will participate in pizza eating contests, a dough tossing contest and a box folding championship. Music & entertainment as well as a kids pizza making class will be offered.
More info at http://buffalopizzabash.com/
Buffalo Wine Festival Buffalo Niagara Convention Center – Two Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Wine Festival is the New York's premier wine tasting festival with entertainment, crafts, fine gifts and wine purchasing .Come sample the region's wine from more than 35 fantastic wineries at the first-ever Buffalo Wine Festival which will also feature local restaurants and craft businesses. Shop, dine and taste - it's the perfect way to shake off winter's chill.
More info at www.buffalowinefestival.com.
Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s 16th Annual Fabulous Feast
Connecticut Street Armory, Buffalo. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
This sounds like a lot of fun!
Enjoy a scrumptious Elizabethan-style banquet with 5 courses of delicious food and drink at Buffalo’s own medieval castle, the Connecticut Street Armory. This event always promises to be a fabulous time. Join in the fun where you’ll enjoy entertainment galore, jugglers, sword fights, Celtic dancers, bagpipes and musical guests.
Sleeping With Giants The Mohawk Place 6 p.m.
The band will perform with special guests The Birth Of A Catastrophe, “Farewell, Manchester”, TubEStAR, and TechNoddo.
For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/foreverintransitmusic
Odd Couple (Female Version) Lancaster Opera House 7:30 p.m.
Neil Simon's famous update of this contemporary classic starts with a group of women friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This week, the coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison, a divorcee who freely admits to being a slob. "I leave a mess when I read a book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who would try the patience of a saint, who has unfortunately just become separated from her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide to room together - with hilarious results.
Ladies First Big Band Presents Their 7th Annual Women's History Concert The Tralf 8:00 p.m. Performances with vocalist Kathy Carr and Spoken Word Artist Verniece Turner and Special Guests The Girl Scout Jazz Combo.
More info at www.tralfmusichall.com
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch. w/ Wynton Marsalis UB Center for the Arts 8:00 p.m.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates its latest CD release, Portrait in Seven Shades, with a 19-city U.S. tour. The world-renowned big band will perform selections from the CD as well as tunes by Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams and others.
Sunday
Buffalo Pizza Bash Samuel’s Grand Manor 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
I have a feeling that this event is going to be huge; we have a lot of pizza fans in WNY!
“The Largest Pizza Party and Competition Anywhere!” Over 25 of Buffalo’s Best Pizzerias under one roof competing in many categories for “Buffalo’s Best” Pizza! Attendees will participate in pizza eating contests, a dough tossing contest and a box folding championship. Music & entertainment as well as a kids pizza making class will be offered.
More info at http://buffalopizzabash.com/
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Sun-1:30p/5:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
Maria’s Lessons: The Montessori Story Buffalo & Erie County Public Library 2:00 p.m.
Musicians United for Superior Education, Inc. and Bennett Park Montessori Center will present the world premier opera Maria’s Lessons: The Montessori Story at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This original work is created and performed by the students of Bennett Park Montessori Center, assisted and encouraged by MUSE teaching artists. The final performance will take place Sunday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m.
This full length opera engages students in all aspects of theatre, on and off stage, while remaining true to the hallmarks of opera, completely sung and even features vocal segments in Italian!
Odd Couple (Female Version) Lancaster Opera House 2:30 p.m.
Neil Simon's famous update of this contemporary classic starts with a group of women friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This week, the coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison, a divorcee who freely admits to being a slob. "I leave a mess when I read a book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who would try the patience of a saint, who has unfortunately just become separated from her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide to room together - with hilarious results.
13th Annual St. Patrick Joseph Dyngus Day Celebration 3pm to 8pm
The Harvey D. Morin Post, 965 Center Road, West Seneca
Music by the Formula Band, Stone Row and Jerry Darlak and The Touch
Monday
An Evening with Tower of Power – The Tralf – playing 2 shows
6:30pm Doors / 7:30 Show ~&~ 9:00pm Doors / 10:00pm show
A true favorite in Buffalo, for over 40 years, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year.
For fans of: Spyro Gyra, Average White Band, The Blues Brothers
Thanks to everyone who went out to the parades this weekend! The photos came out wonderful and we plan on featuring them all week long. The Pet Fashion show and basketball photos look great too! If you haven’t seen them yet make sure to go to: http://www.mybuffalo.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=85283&tab=yes&includeSets=on.
A lot is going on this week! It seems like everyone is feeling Irish and there are a lot of events on Wednesday.
These events also look like a lot of fun and I imagine they will go fast:
Buffalo Pizza Bash Samuel’s Grand Manor 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. on Sat. and 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Sun.
I have a feeling that this event is going to be huge; we have a lot of pizza fans in WNY!
“The Largest Pizza Party and Competition Anywhere!” Over 25 of Buffalo’s Best Pizzerias under one roof competing in many categories for “Buffalo’s Best” Pizza! Attendees will participate in pizza eating contests, a dough tossing contest and a box folding championship. Music & entertainment as well as a kids pizza making class will be offered.
More info at http://buffalopizzabash.com/
Buffalo Wine Festival Buffalo Niagara Convention Center – Two Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Wine Festival is the New York's premier wine tasting festival with entertainment, crafts, fine gifts and wine purchasing .Come sample the region's wine from more than 35 fantastic wineries at the first-ever Buffalo Wine Festival which will also feature local restaurants and craft businesses. Shop, dine and taste - it's the perfect way to shake off winter's chill.
More info at www.buffalowinefestival.com.
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Thurs -10:30a/7:00p, Fri-10:30a/3:30p/7:30p, Sat-10a/2:30p/7:30p, Sun-1:30p/5:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
Enjoy your week!
Deandra Modica
849-6926
228-3721 (cell)
mybuffalo_content@buffnews.com
Events List 3/15
Tuesday
JACK FM 92.9 presents the ultimate St. Patty’s Eve Event with House of Pain
Town Ballroom- Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The evening will feature Danny Boy, DJ Lethal and Everlast.
Masters of Percussion UB Center for the Arts 7 p.m.
The percussion legend Zakir Hussain, widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement presents Masters of Percussion, a spectacular ensemble of rhythm and melody. The concert features the traditional repertoire from North Indian and South Indian classical traditions, both melodic and rhythmic development, Zakir Hussain’s masterful tabla solo, as well as excursions exploring the frontier between traditional and contemporary, folk and classical.
His music and extraordinary contribution to the music world were honored in April, 2009, with four sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall’s Artist Perspective series. Zakir received a Grammy for Global Drum Project, his group with Mickey Hart, Giovanni Hidalgo and Sikiru Adepoju in 2009. The Melody of Rhythm, featuring banjo, bass and tabla by Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir has been nominated for a 2010 Grammy award.
Wednesday
Music at Shannon Pub
Joe Head 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Dave North Trio 6 p.m. - on
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Featuring Ronan Tynan & Special Guest Méav
UB Center for the Arts 7 p.m.
The program will include Dr. Tynan and his band performing some of their favorite Irish songs such as Danny Boy and Fields of Athenry, as well as other popular favorites such as Into the Fire, And I Love You So, and Tears From Heaven. Dr. Tynan and Méav will also be performing duets including the much-loved Last Rose of Summer together. Meav, a founder member of Celtic Woman, will be making her Carnegie Hall debut in March with Dr. Tynan.
A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
St. Patrick's Day with the Derwald’s Eddie Ryan’s Restaurant in Lancaster 7pm
Enjoy a variety show unlike any other as Rich and Debbie Derwald treat you to a Vaudeville style show. You'll be delighted by the music, comedy and impressions of celebrities as this fast-paced show is served with a St. Patrick's Day feast!
The Disco Biscuits Town Ballroom—Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sold Out show!
The Disco Biscuits are a genre-defying band from Philadelphia. One of America's most in demand live acts, they differ from many bands in that they incorporate elements from a variety of musical genres into a consistent base of electronic and rock. This style has been referred to as trance fusion or livetronica.
More info at http://www.discobiscuits.com/index2.html
The Official Disco Biscuits Late-Night After-Party: The Join The Tralf
Immediately following the Disco Biscuits show at Town Ballroom, The NEW DEAL announces a metamorphosis into The JOIN. This time featuring NEW DEAL members Darren Shearer & Jamie Shields, and DISCO BISCUITS Marc Brownstein & Aron Magner.
MNM is proudly turning what is sure to be a sold-out concert into an all-night, multi-sensory holiday explosion.
More info at http://mnmpresents.com/upcoming-events/the-join/
Thursday
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- show times listed below
Thurs -10:30a/7:00p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
The Subdudes The Tralf - Doors open at 7pm
Originally formed in 1987, the Subdudes combined tight vocal melodies, mostly acoustic instrumentation, and a strong emphasis on songwriting into a musical mix of blues, folk, r&b, country, Cajun, funk, gospel, and rock & roll. The band broke up in 1997, but reunited at Jazz Fest 2003. Since then they’ve been drawing from the great forms of American music to create their trademark New Orleans flavored Americana. This is a group that perfectly blends harmonies and melodies into great music and a good time.
The historic Riviera Theatre presents GODSPELL
Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center - North Tonawanda, NY 7:30 p.m.
Godspell is a creative musical, incorporating a great deal of improvisation, so no two performances are exactly alike. Godspell was conceived by John Michael Tebelakand and offers music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. One of the biggest successes on and off Broadway, Godspell is based primarily on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. For more details visit their website.
Billy Drease Williams Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Celebrate March on Stage with a live performance by Billy Drease Williams. Williams sounds like an excellent performer and this free show looks like it will be great!
“Casting himself as a conduit between what he sees as the popular conception of hip-hop as a dangerous, unsavory art form and the reality –“It’s a celebration of a culture, and of art in general” – Billy Drease Williams has balanced his career as MC, record-maker and songwriter with efforts to provide opportunities for the Buffalo rap community to flourish. Along the way, he has become the most promising, adventurous, nigh-on-visionary hip-hop artist Buffalo has yet produced.” – Jeff Miers
For more info visit www.billydrease.com
Friday
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Fri-10:30a/3:30p/7:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament HSBC Arena
An exciting event to cover for any basketball fan!
For more information on the NCAA and its 88 championships, visit www.ncaa.com.
The historic Riviera Theatre presents GODSPELL
Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center - North Tonawanda, NY 7:30 p.m.
Godspell is a creative musical, incorporating a great deal of improvisation, so no two performances are exactly alike. Godspell was conceived by John Michael Tebelakand and offers music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. One of the biggest successes on and off Broadway, Godspell is based primarily on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. For more details visit their website.
Odd Couple (Female Version) Lancaster Opera House 7:30 p.m.
Neil Simon's famous update of this contemporary classic starts with a group of women friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This week, the coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison, a divorcee who freely admits to being a slob. "I leave a mess when I read a book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who would try the patience of a saint, who has unfortunately just become separated from her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide to room together - with hilarious results.
The Innocent Bystanders Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock - 8 p.m.
Show some support for a great local band. They are a lot of fun in concert!
The Innocent Bystanders are a Rock band from Buffalo, NY. Inspired by 90's alternative rock bands like Weezer, Green Day and Ben Folds Five, The Innocent Bystanders have created their own distinct style that spans a number of genres. The band's 2007 self-titled debut album gained them regional recognition after their first two singles were put into heavy rotation in the WNY and Southern Ontario area and in various other markets across the US and Canada.
More info at http://www.myspace.com/innocentbystandersmusic
Jump Rhythm Jazz Project featuring Buffalo’s own Amanda Benzin
UB Center for the Arts 8 p.m.
This would make a great article!
Buffalo native and University at Buffalo alumna Amanda Benzin, will perform with Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. Jump Rhythm Jazz Project is a company of rhythmically explosive, emotion-driven dancers who perform and teache nationally and internationally. JRJP continues to grow as a company whose concerts, workshops and classes both honor and expand upon the art of classic jazz performance -- dancing and singing in joyous, high-energy bursts of body rhythms to the syncopated sounds of swinging jazz music, the blues, Latin jazz and blues-tinged funk.
Free Henry! The Mohawk Place 8:00 p.m.
More info at http://www.freehenryband.com/tour.php
Kenny Rogers Seneca Niagara Events Center 8 p.m.
We already have a photographer going but this would be a great event for anyone interested in writing a review about the show!
For more than five decades, Kenny Rogers has delivered memorable songs, drawing fans among rock, pop, soul and country audiences. From his first rockabilly group, The Scholars, formed in 1956 to Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, his music has touched millions. Then with his solo country career hits like “Love Lifted Me,” “Lucille,” “Sweet Music Man,” and “Love or Something Like It,” Rogers’ success continued to soar. Fast-forward to "The Gambler," a story song so vivid it not only delighted country and pop fans, it also became a TV movie, starring Rogers himself in the title role and launching his acting career. During the 1980s, he sang such romantic hits as "Through The Years," "She Believes In Me," "You Decorated My Life," and "Lady," the biggest song of his career. His songs are classics today, and his performance reminds audiences everywhere that his talent is just as vibrant and meaningful as it was fifty years ago.
Saturday
13th Annual Bengal 5K Run and Walk Buckham Campus School Gym, Buff State 9:30 a.m.
This is the 2nd leg of the Queen City Triple Crown race series.
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Sat-10a/2:30p/7:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
Buffalo Pizza Bash Samuel’s Grand Manor 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
I have a feeling that this event is going to be huge; we have a lot of pizza fans in WNY!
The Largest Pizza Party and Competition Anywhere!” Over 25 of Buffalo’s Best Pizzerias under one roof competing in many categories for “Buffalo’s Best” Pizza! Attendees will participate in pizza eating contests, a dough tossing contest and a box folding championship. Music & entertainment as well as a kids pizza making class will be offered.
More info at http://buffalopizzabash.com/
Buffalo Wine Festival Buffalo Niagara Convention Center – Two Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Wine Festival is the New York's premier wine tasting festival with entertainment, crafts, fine gifts and wine purchasing .Come sample the region's wine from more than 35 fantastic wineries at the first-ever Buffalo Wine Festival which will also feature local restaurants and craft businesses. Shop, dine and taste - it's the perfect way to shake off winter's chill.
More info at www.buffalowinefestival.com.
Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s 16th Annual Fabulous Feast
Connecticut Street Armory, Buffalo. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
This sounds like a lot of fun!
Enjoy a scrumptious Elizabethan-style banquet with 5 courses of delicious food and drink at Buffalo’s own medieval castle, the Connecticut Street Armory. This event always promises to be a fabulous time. Join in the fun where you’ll enjoy entertainment galore, jugglers, sword fights, Celtic dancers, bagpipes and musical guests.
Sleeping With Giants The Mohawk Place 6 p.m.
The band will perform with special guests The Birth Of A Catastrophe, “Farewell, Manchester”, TubEStAR, and TechNoddo.
For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/foreverintransitmusic
Odd Couple (Female Version) Lancaster Opera House 7:30 p.m.
Neil Simon's famous update of this contemporary classic starts with a group of women friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This week, the coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison, a divorcee who freely admits to being a slob. "I leave a mess when I read a book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who would try the patience of a saint, who has unfortunately just become separated from her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide to room together - with hilarious results.
Ladies First Big Band Presents Their 7th Annual Women's History Concert The Tralf 8:00 p.m. Performances with vocalist Kathy Carr and Spoken Word Artist Verniece Turner and Special Guests The Girl Scout Jazz Combo.
More info at www.tralfmusichall.com
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch. w/ Wynton Marsalis UB Center for the Arts 8:00 p.m.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates its latest CD release, Portrait in Seven Shades, with a 19-city U.S. tour. The world-renowned big band will perform selections from the CD as well as tunes by Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams and others.
Sunday
Buffalo Pizza Bash Samuel’s Grand Manor 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
I have a feeling that this event is going to be huge; we have a lot of pizza fans in WNY!
“The Largest Pizza Party and Competition Anywhere!” Over 25 of Buffalo’s Best Pizzerias under one roof competing in many categories for “Buffalo’s Best” Pizza! Attendees will participate in pizza eating contests, a dough tossing contest and a box folding championship. Music & entertainment as well as a kids pizza making class will be offered.
More info at http://buffalopizzabash.com/
The Ismailia Shrine Circus Hamburg Fairgrounds- various show times listed below
Sun-1:30p/5:30p
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Children of All Ages, it is once again time for The Shrine Circus. Come see the 3 Ring Circus featuring High Wire Acts, Canines, Tigers, Elephants & a whole lot of “Clowning Around!
Maria’s Lessons: The Montessori Story Buffalo & Erie County Public Library 2:00 p.m.
Musicians United for Superior Education, Inc. and Bennett Park Montessori Center will present the world premier opera Maria’s Lessons: The Montessori Story at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This original work is created and performed by the students of Bennett Park Montessori Center, assisted and encouraged by MUSE teaching artists. The final performance will take place Sunday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m.
This full length opera engages students in all aspects of theatre, on and off stage, while remaining true to the hallmarks of opera, completely sung and even features vocal segments in Italian!
Odd Couple (Female Version) Lancaster Opera House 2:30 p.m.
Neil Simon's famous update of this contemporary classic starts with a group of women friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This week, the coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison, a divorcee who freely admits to being a slob. "I leave a mess when I read a book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who would try the patience of a saint, who has unfortunately just become separated from her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide to room together - with hilarious results.
13th Annual St. Patrick Joseph Dyngus Day Celebration 3pm to 8pm
The Harvey D. Morin Post, 965 Center Road, West Seneca
Music by the Formula Band, Stone Row and Jerry Darlak and The Touch
Monday
An Evening with Tower of Power – The Tralf – playing 2 shows
6:30pm Doors / 7:30 Show ~&~ 9:00pm Doors / 10:00pm show
A true favorite in Buffalo, for over 40 years, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year.
For fans of: Spyro Gyra, Average White Band, The Blues Brothers
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Alyssa Karen Russo
Let's give a warm congratulations to Deanna Russo on the birth of her first child, Alyssa Karen Russo, born on March 9th at 6:28 pm! She was 7 pounds and 3 ounces.
(photo not actually Deanna's child)
Deanna passed along that she will be welcoming visitors at Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo until Friday evening.
Ben K., Deandra Modica, and I (Ben Tsujimoto) wish her the best as she experiences and treasures her first few months with Alyssa.
Ben K., Deandra Modica, and I (Ben Tsujimoto) wish her the best as she experiences and treasures her first few months with Alyssa.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Buffalo.com events List 3/8
Hi everyone,
We have a lot of great photos up on the site from the Buffalo Men’s Show, two excellent sets from the Shamrock Run and numerous other photos from the events you covered this weekend. Take a look!
http://www.mybuffalo.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=85283&tab=yes&includeSets=on
Our main focus this week is on the two St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the area as we get ready for St. Patrick’s Day next Wednesday.
Saturday- 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12 p.m.
Over 75 marching units will retrace the original 1913 parade route through the historic streets of the Valley and Old First Ward neighborhoods. Parade contingents will include marching bands, clowns, community floats, classic cars, Irish dancers, family clans, fire and police departments, and much more!!
Immediately following the parade is the traditional grand Irish “Hooley” featuring live music by “Poor Ould Goat” and entertainment as well as plenty of food and drink. The “Hooley” runs from 1pm-6pm at the Valley Community Center.
More info at http://saintpatricksdayparade.com/buffalo/index.htm
Sunday- St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2 p.m.
Bring the family Downtown and celebrate the luck of the Irish at the annual parade! The parade will begin in Niagara Square and travel north on Delaware Avenue to North Street. The 2010 Parade Grand Marshal is Thomas Patrick Young. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, is Buffalo's largest celebration of the Irish heritage. The Parade draws people of all nationalities and the enthusiastic crowds line Delaware Avenue as the Irish dancers, bands, civic organizations and others march proudly by in celebration and in honor of St. Patrick!
More info at http://www.st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parade_buffalo.html
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Deandra Modica
849-6926
mybuffalo_content@buffnews.com
Events List 3/8
Tuesday
WBNY (Buff State’s Radio Station) Presents the “Rage on Stage” Semifinals Broadway Joe’s 3051 Main St. 8 p.m.
One of the “Critics’ Picks” from the GUSTO. Talented bands will showcase their talent in the semifinals of the station’s contest.
Brahms Piano Quartet Kleinhans Music Hall 8 pm
Dubbed the “fabulous foursome” by the GUSTO. Formed just last spring, the Brahms Piano Quartet includes three members of the famed St. Petersburg String Quartet: Alla Aranovskaya, Boris Vayner and Leonid Shukayev are the first violinist, violist and cellist, respectively, of the renowned St. Petersburg Quartet. The pianist is Irina Morozova, who made her New York debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in 1996.
More info at http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977647/fabulous-foursome.html
Wednesday
WAM - Writers/Artists/Musicians Showcase & Mingler The Stillwater 7-10 p.m.
NOMAD Art & Literary Magazine, and Buffalo band, Free Henry! are celebrating Buffalo's cultural scene by bringing you WAM!
WAM, a monthly Writers/Artists/Musicians' creative mixer showcases Buffalo talent & encourages conversation and collaboration. With a focus on live & local, WAM features new performers and artists at each event!
More info at http://www.wambuffalo.com/
Foreign Born with special guests Free Energy and Clovers at the Soundlab: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Foreign Born are indulgent in the studio, in a good way, filling out their songs with many layered, fined tuned arrangements that sparkle with thrilling moments. Their current album "Person to Person" features horn arrangements, woodwinds, strings, synthesizers and enough harmonies to sink a ship.
More info about the band at http://www.myspace.com/foreignborn
Thursday
Sleeping Beauty 6:30pm Lancaster Opera House
An off-Broadway hit in New York, this musical version of Sleeping Beauty has the double advantage of action enough to excite the children and wit enough to make the occasion pleasant for adults, too! Come enjoy an evening of entertainment for the whole family!
More info at www.lancopera.org
Klear Performs at the Hard Rock 8 pm
More info about this great local rock band at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klear
Friday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products! This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of Western New York. Get inspired!
Cage the Elephant with special guests As Tall as Lions : Town Ballroom. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Cage the Elephants hit single "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. The American rock band’s popularity is on the rise and they will definitely put on a great show.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cage_the_Elephant
Guys & Dolls Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute presents this classic Broadway musical comedy.
Mark Farner (Formerly of Grand Funk Railroad) Seneca Niagara Casino at 8 p.m.
Farber is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Farner
Hey You (Pink Floyd Tribute Band) Club Infinity 8 p.m.
Fan of Pink Floyd? Hey You brings their tour to the amazing Tralf Music Hall. Experience the sights and sounds of a Pink Floyd concert with all the multimedia/intelligent lighting and lasers as well as sax player and backing vocalists. At this very special concert Hey You will be performing the entire Wish You Were Here album.
Dave North Trio Shannon Pub
Great event to cover as we gear up for St. Patrick’s Day!
Dave, who hails from Slough in England (near London) has an amazing repertoire of traditional, modern, comic, and just plain obscure songs that make any evening spent listening to the "Trio" an enjoyable one. Marc plays the base and the banjo, while Dianne is a whiz on the fiddle. Fred, often joins the Trio has a blues guitar style that won't quit, and when he brings out his slide guitar, the audiences are enthralled..
Neon Indian at the Soundlab: Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
The blurry electronic pop project of an initially anonymous composer from Brooklyn and video artist from Austin, Neon Indian was conceived as a multimedia experience combining their music and video into short films, teasers and straight-up pop songs.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Indian
Saturday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products! This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of Western New York. Get inspired!
**Attend the Show’s first-ever Pet Fashion Show at 2:00 p.m. co-sponsored by 97 Rock. Hosted by Animal Planet’s Jared Miller - a Buffalo native! 97 Rock contest finalists will have their pets strut their stuff on the “cat”-walk and the winner will receive two tickets to the 2010 Westminster Dog Show!
17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12 p.m.
Over 75 marching units will retrace the original 1913 parade route through the historic streets of the Valley and Old First Ward neighborhoods. Parade contingents will include marching bands, clowns, community floats, classic cars, Irish dancers, family clans, fire and police departments, and much more!!
Immediately following the parade is the traditional grand Irish “Hooley” featuring live music by “Poor Ould Goat” and entertainment as well as plenty of food and drink. The “Hooley” runs from 1pm-6pm at the Valley Community Center.
More info at http://saintpatricksdayparade.com/buffalo/index.htm
The Buffalo Bisons Annual Family Day Open House Coca-Cola Field. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This event is FREE to the general public. At the event, the team will also put Individual Game Tickets On Sale for the 2010 season. It will be the first chance for fans to purchase individual game tickets for such events as Opening Day on April 14, the July 3 Independence Eve Celebration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and August 7th's Mystery Ball fundraiser.
More info at http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3970559
Amherst Youth Ballet: An Afternoon of Dance UB Center For the Arts 3 p.m.
Featuring the “Sleeping Beauty: Aurora’s Wedding” and “Jolly Holiday” scene from the company’s acclaimed production of “Mary Poppins” and other works.
Starring Misa Kuranaga, Principal Dancer - Boston Ballet; Daniel Ulbricht, Principal Dancer - New York City Ballet, as the Prince; and members of the Amherst Youth Ballet
JMSF presents the Divine Intervention Fashion Show: Tralf Music Hall Doors open at 5:30 p.m
More info at http://www.whofish.org/events/Buffalo/NY/Divine_Intervention_Fashion_Show_-_at_tralf_Music_Hall/540092.aspx
Guys & Dolls Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute presents this classic Broadway musical comedy.
Dave North Trio Shannon Pub
Great event to cover as we gear up for St. Patrick’s Day!
Dave, who hails from Slough in England (near London) has an amazing repertoire of traditional, modern, comic, and just plain obscure songs that make any evening spent listening to the "Trio" an enjoyable one. Marc plays the base and the banjo, while Dianne is a whiz on the fiddle. Fred, often joins the Trio has a blues guitar style that won't quit, and when he brings out his slide guitar, the audiences are enthralled.
Fat Brat @ The Aud Sports Bar and Grill Depew 10 p.m.
More info about the band at http://www.myspace.com/fatbratband
Sunday
Buffalo Jills Auditions The Conference Center of Niagara Falls 10 a.m.
Jills Director, Stephanie Mateczun, Nichole Becker our Coordinator and well-known Choreographer, Kelli Wagner, insure that the Jills are in top-notch shape for game day performances as well as appearances.
Ending time will be determined by number of attendee’s. The actual audition dance routine will be taught at this workshop as well as learning all the requirements for both the Dance squad AND the Ambassador squad.
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products! This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of Western New York. Get inspired!
Guys & Dolls Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State 2 p.m.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute presents this classic Broadway musical comedy.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2 p.m.
Bring the family Downtown and celebrate the luck of the Irish at the annual parade! The parade will begin in Niagara Square and travel north on Delaware Avenue to North Street. The 2010 Parade Grand Marshal is Thomas Patrick Young. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, is Buffalo's largest celebration of the Irish heritage. The Parade draws people of all nationalities and the enthusiastic crowds line Delaware Avenue as the Irish dancers, bands, civic organizations and others march proudly by in celebration and in honor of St. Patrick!
More info at http://www.st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parade_buffalo.html
Doo Wop Rocks UB Center For the Arts 4:00pm
Starring Donny Most (Ralph Malph from Happy Days)
with: Jay Siegal & the Tokens, The Tymes, Toys with Barbara Harris, Cathy Jean & the Roommates,George Galfo's Mystics, The Super Girl Group (Featuring The Cookies, The Jaynetes, Raperata and The Delrons, The Exciters, and The Raindrops), and Kayla Starr
Dave North Trio Shannon Pub
Great event to cover as we gear up for St. Patrick’s Day!
Dave, who hails from Slough in England (near London) has an amazing repertoire of traditional, modern, comic, and just plain obscure songs that make any evening spent listening to the "Trio" an enjoyable one. Marc plays the base and the banjo, while Dianne is a whiz on the fiddle. Fred, often joins the Trio has a blues guitar style that won't quit, and when he brings out his slide guitar, the audiences are enthralled.
We have a lot of great photos up on the site from the Buffalo Men’s Show, two excellent sets from the Shamrock Run and numerous other photos from the events you covered this weekend. Take a look!
http://www.mybuffalo.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=85283&tab=yes&includeSets=on
Our main focus this week is on the two St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the area as we get ready for St. Patrick’s Day next Wednesday.
Saturday- 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12 p.m.
Over 75 marching units will retrace the original 1913 parade route through the historic streets of the Valley and Old First Ward neighborhoods. Parade contingents will include marching bands, clowns, community floats, classic cars, Irish dancers, family clans, fire and police departments, and much more!!
Immediately following the parade is the traditional grand Irish “Hooley” featuring live music by “Poor Ould Goat” and entertainment as well as plenty of food and drink. The “Hooley” runs from 1pm-6pm at the Valley Community Center.
More info at http://saintpatricksdayparade.com/buffalo/index.htm
Sunday- St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2 p.m.
Bring the family Downtown and celebrate the luck of the Irish at the annual parade! The parade will begin in Niagara Square and travel north on Delaware Avenue to North Street. The 2010 Parade Grand Marshal is Thomas Patrick Young. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, is Buffalo's largest celebration of the Irish heritage. The Parade draws people of all nationalities and the enthusiastic crowds line Delaware Avenue as the Irish dancers, bands, civic organizations and others march proudly by in celebration and in honor of St. Patrick!
More info at http://www.st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parade_buffalo.html
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Deandra Modica
849-6926
mybuffalo_content@buffnews.com
Events List 3/8
Tuesday
WBNY (Buff State’s Radio Station) Presents the “Rage on Stage” Semifinals Broadway Joe’s 3051 Main St. 8 p.m.
One of the “Critics’ Picks” from the GUSTO. Talented bands will showcase their talent in the semifinals of the station’s contest.
Brahms Piano Quartet Kleinhans Music Hall 8 pm
Dubbed the “fabulous foursome” by the GUSTO. Formed just last spring, the Brahms Piano Quartet includes three members of the famed St. Petersburg String Quartet: Alla Aranovskaya, Boris Vayner and Leonid Shukayev are the first violinist, violist and cellist, respectively, of the renowned St. Petersburg Quartet. The pianist is Irina Morozova, who made her New York debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in 1996.
More info at http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977647/fabulous-foursome.html
Wednesday
WAM - Writers/Artists/Musicians Showcase & Mingler The Stillwater 7-10 p.m.
NOMAD Art & Literary Magazine, and Buffalo band, Free Henry! are celebrating Buffalo's cultural scene by bringing you WAM!
WAM, a monthly Writers/Artists/Musicians' creative mixer showcases Buffalo talent & encourages conversation and collaboration. With a focus on live & local, WAM features new performers and artists at each event!
More info at http://www.wambuffalo.com/
Foreign Born with special guests Free Energy and Clovers at the Soundlab: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Foreign Born are indulgent in the studio, in a good way, filling out their songs with many layered, fined tuned arrangements that sparkle with thrilling moments. Their current album "Person to Person" features horn arrangements, woodwinds, strings, synthesizers and enough harmonies to sink a ship.
More info about the band at http://www.myspace.com/foreignborn
Thursday
Sleeping Beauty 6:30pm Lancaster Opera House
An off-Broadway hit in New York, this musical version of Sleeping Beauty has the double advantage of action enough to excite the children and wit enough to make the occasion pleasant for adults, too! Come enjoy an evening of entertainment for the whole family!
More info at www.lancopera.org
Klear Performs at the Hard Rock 8 pm
More info about this great local rock band at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klear
Friday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products! This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of Western New York. Get inspired!
Cage the Elephant with special guests As Tall as Lions : Town Ballroom. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Cage the Elephants hit single "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. The American rock band’s popularity is on the rise and they will definitely put on a great show.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cage_the_Elephant
Guys & Dolls Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute presents this classic Broadway musical comedy.
Mark Farner (Formerly of Grand Funk Railroad) Seneca Niagara Casino at 8 p.m.
Farber is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, and later as a Contemporary Christian Musician.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Farner
Hey You (Pink Floyd Tribute Band) Club Infinity 8 p.m.
Fan of Pink Floyd? Hey You brings their tour to the amazing Tralf Music Hall. Experience the sights and sounds of a Pink Floyd concert with all the multimedia/intelligent lighting and lasers as well as sax player and backing vocalists. At this very special concert Hey You will be performing the entire Wish You Were Here album.
Dave North Trio Shannon Pub
Great event to cover as we gear up for St. Patrick’s Day!
Dave, who hails from Slough in England (near London) has an amazing repertoire of traditional, modern, comic, and just plain obscure songs that make any evening spent listening to the "Trio" an enjoyable one. Marc plays the base and the banjo, while Dianne is a whiz on the fiddle. Fred, often joins the Trio has a blues guitar style that won't quit, and when he brings out his slide guitar, the audiences are enthralled..
Neon Indian at the Soundlab: Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
The blurry electronic pop project of an initially anonymous composer from Brooklyn and video artist from Austin, Neon Indian was conceived as a multimedia experience combining their music and video into short films, teasers and straight-up pop songs.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Indian
Saturday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products! This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of Western New York. Get inspired!
**Attend the Show’s first-ever Pet Fashion Show at 2:00 p.m. co-sponsored by 97 Rock. Hosted by Animal Planet’s Jared Miller - a Buffalo native! 97 Rock contest finalists will have their pets strut their stuff on the “cat”-walk and the winner will receive two tickets to the 2010 Westminster Dog Show!
17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12 p.m.
Over 75 marching units will retrace the original 1913 parade route through the historic streets of the Valley and Old First Ward neighborhoods. Parade contingents will include marching bands, clowns, community floats, classic cars, Irish dancers, family clans, fire and police departments, and much more!!
Immediately following the parade is the traditional grand Irish “Hooley” featuring live music by “Poor Ould Goat” and entertainment as well as plenty of food and drink. The “Hooley” runs from 1pm-6pm at the Valley Community Center.
More info at http://saintpatricksdayparade.com/buffalo/index.htm
The Buffalo Bisons Annual Family Day Open House Coca-Cola Field. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This event is FREE to the general public. At the event, the team will also put Individual Game Tickets On Sale for the 2010 season. It will be the first chance for fans to purchase individual game tickets for such events as Opening Day on April 14, the July 3 Independence Eve Celebration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and August 7th's Mystery Ball fundraiser.
More info at http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3970559
Amherst Youth Ballet: An Afternoon of Dance UB Center For the Arts 3 p.m.
Featuring the “Sleeping Beauty: Aurora’s Wedding” and “Jolly Holiday” scene from the company’s acclaimed production of “Mary Poppins” and other works.
Starring Misa Kuranaga, Principal Dancer - Boston Ballet; Daniel Ulbricht, Principal Dancer - New York City Ballet, as the Prince; and members of the Amherst Youth Ballet
JMSF presents the Divine Intervention Fashion Show: Tralf Music Hall Doors open at 5:30 p.m
More info at http://www.whofish.org/events/Buffalo/NY/Divine_Intervention_Fashion_Show_-_at_tralf_Music_Hall/540092.aspx
Guys & Dolls Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute presents this classic Broadway musical comedy.
Dave North Trio Shannon Pub
Great event to cover as we gear up for St. Patrick’s Day!
Dave, who hails from Slough in England (near London) has an amazing repertoire of traditional, modern, comic, and just plain obscure songs that make any evening spent listening to the "Trio" an enjoyable one. Marc plays the base and the banjo, while Dianne is a whiz on the fiddle. Fred, often joins the Trio has a blues guitar style that won't quit, and when he brings out his slide guitar, the audiences are enthralled.
Fat Brat @ The Aud Sports Bar and Grill Depew 10 p.m.
More info about the band at http://www.myspace.com/fatbratband
Sunday
Buffalo Jills Auditions The Conference Center of Niagara Falls 10 a.m.
Jills Director, Stephanie Mateczun, Nichole Becker our Coordinator and well-known Choreographer, Kelli Wagner, insure that the Jills are in top-notch shape for game day performances as well as appearances.
Ending time will be determined by number of attendee’s. The actual audition dance routine will be taught at this workshop as well as learning all the requirements for both the Dance squad AND the Ambassador squad.
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products! This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of Western New York. Get inspired!
Guys & Dolls Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State 2 p.m.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute presents this classic Broadway musical comedy.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2 p.m.
Bring the family Downtown and celebrate the luck of the Irish at the annual parade! The parade will begin in Niagara Square and travel north on Delaware Avenue to North Street. The 2010 Parade Grand Marshal is Thomas Patrick Young. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, is Buffalo's largest celebration of the Irish heritage. The Parade draws people of all nationalities and the enthusiastic crowds line Delaware Avenue as the Irish dancers, bands, civic organizations and others march proudly by in celebration and in honor of St. Patrick!
More info at http://www.st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parade_buffalo.html
Doo Wop Rocks UB Center For the Arts 4:00pm
Starring Donny Most (Ralph Malph from Happy Days)
with: Jay Siegal & the Tokens, The Tymes, Toys with Barbara Harris, Cathy Jean & the Roommates,George Galfo's Mystics, The Super Girl Group (Featuring The Cookies, The Jaynetes, Raperata and The Delrons, The Exciters, and The Raindrops), and Kayla Starr
Dave North Trio Shannon Pub
Great event to cover as we gear up for St. Patrick’s Day!
Dave, who hails from Slough in England (near London) has an amazing repertoire of traditional, modern, comic, and just plain obscure songs that make any evening spent listening to the "Trio" an enjoyable one. Marc plays the base and the banjo, while Dianne is a whiz on the fiddle. Fred, often joins the Trio has a blues guitar style that won't quit, and when he brings out his slide guitar, the audiences are enthralled.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Buffalo.com Events List 3/1
Hi everyone,
Great work this weekend! We have excellent photos from the Powder Keg Festival, Canisius Chilly Challenge and the Cheer for a Cure event up on the site. Thank you to everyone who went out! The big event this week is the 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are different events taking place each day so make sure to read all the details. The Shamrock Run on Saturday will also be a great event for photos.
Deanna is officially out of the office and on maternity leave so Ben and I have taken over. Everything is going wonderful so far and we look forward to working with you for the next few months.
Deandra Modica
849-6926
mybuffalo_content@buffnews.com
Events List 3/1
Tuesday
Imani Winds Concert -Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall- 7:30 pm
Concert with the Imani Winds, a Grammy-nominated, multicultural ensemble of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn, presented by the Music Department. This event is free and open to the public.
Class A-2 Sectional Basketball: 2-East vs. 3-Lafayette, 7:00pm; 1-Maryvale vs. 4-Cheektowaga, 8:30pm.
The frenetic styles of East and Lafayette High Schools will be pitted against one another at 7 – expect a high scoring game. East is in the midst of a crazy year – Head Coach Starling Bryant suspended all of his starters and several bench players because they did not meet his academic standards during the season. After missing some regular season games, all have been re-admitted to the team and will play at Buff State this week/weekend. Lafayette is the oldest public high school in Buffalo, and evidenced by its tiny gym. Ask how playing on the spacious Buffalo State hardwood differed for better or worse. These two storylines alone would make for a compelling story.
The Maryvale High School Flyers, led by Coach Mark Kensy, take on upset-minded Cheektowaga in the second game on Tuesday night at Buffalo State College (8:30pm). Maryvale is a regular sectional finalist, while Cheektowaga plays its best basketball late in the season. Keep an eye on Flyers Bryce Shepard and Blair Estarfaa.
Dan R. is already taking photos for Maryvale/Cheek, but if there is an interested writer, Maryvale’s head coach is a fiery dude – worth an interview.
Wednesday
Sesame Street Presents: The Body Buffalo Museum of Science
This exhibit at the museum “offers an engaging, free-flowing learning experience set in the fun, familiar and reassuring world of “Sesame Street.”
Because the show is expected to draw large crowds, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. seven days a week, with the first Monday of each month set aside for museum members.
More info at http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/02/27/971197/this-human-body-exhibition-is.html
Distinguished Speaker Series - Candy Making Workshop 7:00 p.m.
Immaculata Academy Hamburg, NY
Immaculata Academy alumna Pat Wagner Chlebowski and Fran D'Amico will demonstrate tips and techniques for making and giving homemade chocolates and treats. Free samples provided.
More info at immaculataacademy.com
Thursday
Umphrey’s McGee at the Town Ballroom – Doors open at 7 pm
The Midwestern monsters of improvised rock will perform.
Band info at http://www.umphreys.com/main.php
Travis Meeks of “Days of the New” at Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8 pm
SEAsonings- Aquarium of Niagara’s annual fundraiser Aquarium of Niagara’s Whirlpool Street - 6 pm -9 pm
Billed as “The Original Taste of Niagara,” the fundraiser offers a unique setting – amid the sea creatures at the Aquarium, plus a chance to sample creations prepared by 18 different area restaurants and bakeries, as well as sip wine provided by local vineyards.
Class AA Sectional Basketball: 3-North Tonawanda vs. 2-Jamestown, 6pm-Buffalo State
The best of the in-week games – Football State Champion North Tonawanda has several players that perform in both sports – it’s a pleasure to watch gritty Aaron Davis play basketball. Jamestown, which suspended many of its players earlier in the year as well, is the slight favorite.
Friday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169
Fletcher Benton: The Alphabet“Gusto at the Gallery” Albright-Knox Art Gallery
The gallery has free admission on Fridays from 3 to 10 pm.
This would be great for an article!
Renowned American sculptor Fletcher Benton is best known for cutting, folding, and realigning two-dimensional sheets of steel into three-dimensional objects that seem to defy gravity. This exhibition, organized by Albright-Knox Art Gallery Associate Curator Holly E. Hughes, will focus on Benton’s “Alphabet” series, which he began in the 1970s. The 70 works on loan from the collection of James J. Curtis, including paper maquettes and corresponding sculptures, will provide an in-depth examination of the artist’s creative process. Scheduled to be on view for a year, this exhibition will also be the focus of a comprehensive educational program for elementary, middle, and high school students.
More info at http://www.fletcherbenton.com/
Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 7:30 p.m.
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com
Paddy’s Party Classics V Banquet Center -Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show
Presented by Buffalo Irish Dot Com. This event is the “The Kick Off Party to St. Patrick’s Season” Entertainment by Seamus Kennedy.
More info at http://buffaloirish.com/
Floozie performs at Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8pm
Part of the Free Music Friday series.
“A fairly straight forward, yet very original rock'n'roll quartet that takes their influences of 60's pop/rock, turns up the VOLUME and INTENSITY to make what we call MUSIC.”
More info about the band at http://www.myspace.com/floozie
Saturday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
HGTV’s Summer Baltzer, host of “Design on a Dime” and “Unhinged”, will appear on the seminar stage at 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. for interactive and educational presentations.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169
Shamrock Run 8K Old First Ward Community Center- 12 pm
Great event for photos! This is the “Buffalo News Runner of the Year race.”
More info at http://buffaloshamrockrun.com/index.html
Section VI Basketball Finals at Buffalo State – all classes. Noon – 9:45; there will be good games all day – plenty of great photo and article opportunities. Contact Ben T. (585-307-0644) if you need any assistance – he’ll be at Buff State from roughly 12:30 pm until 6:45pm.
Buffalo Jills Prep Class held at Gold's Gym, 770 Wehrle Drive, Cheektowaga -3 p.m
The Buffalo Jills 2010 auditions will begin this March, welcoming both dancers and non-performers alike. The NFL cheerleading team is looking for elite and talented women to rock their uniform on the sidelines this season. The class includes helpful hints from Buffalo Jills Director Stephanie Mateczun; Coordinator Nichole Becker; and renowned choreographer, Kelli Wagner.
"Young ladies coming to the prep class will learn what is expected at auditions with regard to hair and make-up, physique requirements, interview, dance skills necessary and expectations if they make the team," Mateczun said.
More info at http://www.buffalorising.com/2010/03/movers-shakers-2010-buffalo-jills-auditions.html
Tavern Night Old Fort Niagara 7:00pm
Fort Niagara Officers Club becomes an 18th century waterfront tavern. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are served with simple tavern fare as a cast of characters out of the pages of history entertain the guests.
More info at www.OldFortNiagara.org
Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 7:30 p.m.
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com
USS performs at The Mohawk Place. 8 pm
USS is a fantastic musical duo from Toronto. The USS sound is a mixture of drum and bass beats, grunge-like guitar riffs and 2-step rhythms. "We like to call what we do 'the campfire after-party…It's like you're at Nirvana Unplugged but there's a drum and bass party and glow sticks all around you.
We need a photographer.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubiquitous_Synergy_Seeker
Sunday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
Project Runway’s Christopher Straub, from Season 6, will work his fashion magic on stage at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. using materials purchased from The Home Depot!
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169
Choo Choo at the Hard Rock Café 1–3:30 p.m. at the Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock Café
Join Niagara Reservation State Park for special winter programming during its 125th Anniversary Season. Relive the days of the Great Gorge Route, the scenic trolley ride that ran through the Niagara Gorge. Artifacts and a display will be included. Participants will receive a 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages the day of the program.
Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 3:00 pm
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com
Yacht, with special guests MNDR and Bobby Birdman. Soundlab Doors open at 9 p.m.
Yacht is one of the many creative alter egos of Jona Bechtolt, a musician and multimedia artist who embraces an eclectic but playful blend of electronics, acoustic percussion and noises of all sorts.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1229
Great work this weekend! We have excellent photos from the Powder Keg Festival, Canisius Chilly Challenge and the Cheer for a Cure event up on the site. Thank you to everyone who went out! The big event this week is the 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are different events taking place each day so make sure to read all the details. The Shamrock Run on Saturday will also be a great event for photos.
Deanna is officially out of the office and on maternity leave so Ben and I have taken over. Everything is going wonderful so far and we look forward to working with you for the next few months.
Deandra Modica
849-6926
mybuffalo_content@buffnews.com
Events List 3/1
Tuesday
Imani Winds Concert -Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall- 7:30 pm
Concert with the Imani Winds, a Grammy-nominated, multicultural ensemble of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn, presented by the Music Department. This event is free and open to the public.
Class A-2 Sectional Basketball: 2-East vs. 3-Lafayette, 7:00pm; 1-Maryvale vs. 4-Cheektowaga, 8:30pm.
The frenetic styles of East and Lafayette High Schools will be pitted against one another at 7 – expect a high scoring game. East is in the midst of a crazy year – Head Coach Starling Bryant suspended all of his starters and several bench players because they did not meet his academic standards during the season. After missing some regular season games, all have been re-admitted to the team and will play at Buff State this week/weekend. Lafayette is the oldest public high school in Buffalo, and evidenced by its tiny gym. Ask how playing on the spacious Buffalo State hardwood differed for better or worse. These two storylines alone would make for a compelling story.
The Maryvale High School Flyers, led by Coach Mark Kensy, take on upset-minded Cheektowaga in the second game on Tuesday night at Buffalo State College (8:30pm). Maryvale is a regular sectional finalist, while Cheektowaga plays its best basketball late in the season. Keep an eye on Flyers Bryce Shepard and Blair Estarfaa.
Dan R. is already taking photos for Maryvale/Cheek, but if there is an interested writer, Maryvale’s head coach is a fiery dude – worth an interview.
Wednesday
Sesame Street Presents: The Body Buffalo Museum of Science
This exhibit at the museum “offers an engaging, free-flowing learning experience set in the fun, familiar and reassuring world of “Sesame Street.”
Because the show is expected to draw large crowds, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. seven days a week, with the first Monday of each month set aside for museum members.
More info at http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/02/27/971197/this-human-body-exhibition-is.html
Distinguished Speaker Series - Candy Making Workshop 7:00 p.m.
Immaculata Academy Hamburg, NY
Immaculata Academy alumna Pat Wagner Chlebowski and Fran D'Amico will demonstrate tips and techniques for making and giving homemade chocolates and treats. Free samples provided.
More info at immaculataacademy.com
Thursday
Umphrey’s McGee at the Town Ballroom – Doors open at 7 pm
The Midwestern monsters of improvised rock will perform.
Band info at http://www.umphreys.com/main.php
Travis Meeks of “Days of the New” at Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8 pm
SEAsonings- Aquarium of Niagara’s annual fundraiser Aquarium of Niagara’s Whirlpool Street - 6 pm -9 pm
Billed as “The Original Taste of Niagara,” the fundraiser offers a unique setting – amid the sea creatures at the Aquarium, plus a chance to sample creations prepared by 18 different area restaurants and bakeries, as well as sip wine provided by local vineyards.
Class AA Sectional Basketball: 3-North Tonawanda vs. 2-Jamestown, 6pm-Buffalo State
The best of the in-week games – Football State Champion North Tonawanda has several players that perform in both sports – it’s a pleasure to watch gritty Aaron Davis play basketball. Jamestown, which suspended many of its players earlier in the year as well, is the slight favorite.
Friday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169
Fletcher Benton: The Alphabet“Gusto at the Gallery” Albright-Knox Art Gallery
The gallery has free admission on Fridays from 3 to 10 pm.
This would be great for an article!
Renowned American sculptor Fletcher Benton is best known for cutting, folding, and realigning two-dimensional sheets of steel into three-dimensional objects that seem to defy gravity. This exhibition, organized by Albright-Knox Art Gallery Associate Curator Holly E. Hughes, will focus on Benton’s “Alphabet” series, which he began in the 1970s. The 70 works on loan from the collection of James J. Curtis, including paper maquettes and corresponding sculptures, will provide an in-depth examination of the artist’s creative process. Scheduled to be on view for a year, this exhibition will also be the focus of a comprehensive educational program for elementary, middle, and high school students.
More info at http://www.fletcherbenton.com/
Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 7:30 p.m.
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com
Paddy’s Party Classics V Banquet Center -Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show
Presented by Buffalo Irish Dot Com. This event is the “The Kick Off Party to St. Patrick’s Season” Entertainment by Seamus Kennedy.
More info at http://buffaloirish.com/
Floozie performs at Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8pm
Part of the Free Music Friday series.
“A fairly straight forward, yet very original rock'n'roll quartet that takes their influences of 60's pop/rock, turns up the VOLUME and INTENSITY to make what we call MUSIC.”
More info about the band at http://www.myspace.com/floozie
Saturday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
HGTV’s Summer Baltzer, host of “Design on a Dime” and “Unhinged”, will appear on the seminar stage at 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. for interactive and educational presentations.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169
Shamrock Run 8K Old First Ward Community Center- 12 pm
Great event for photos! This is the “Buffalo News Runner of the Year race.”
More info at http://buffaloshamrockrun.com/index.html
Section VI Basketball Finals at Buffalo State – all classes. Noon – 9:45; there will be good games all day – plenty of great photo and article opportunities. Contact Ben T. (585-307-0644) if you need any assistance – he’ll be at Buff State from roughly 12:30 pm until 6:45pm.
Buffalo Jills Prep Class held at Gold's Gym, 770 Wehrle Drive, Cheektowaga -3 p.m
The Buffalo Jills 2010 auditions will begin this March, welcoming both dancers and non-performers alike. The NFL cheerleading team is looking for elite and talented women to rock their uniform on the sidelines this season. The class includes helpful hints from Buffalo Jills Director Stephanie Mateczun; Coordinator Nichole Becker; and renowned choreographer, Kelli Wagner.
"Young ladies coming to the prep class will learn what is expected at auditions with regard to hair and make-up, physique requirements, interview, dance skills necessary and expectations if they make the team," Mateczun said.
More info at http://www.buffalorising.com/2010/03/movers-shakers-2010-buffalo-jills-auditions.html
Tavern Night Old Fort Niagara 7:00pm
Fort Niagara Officers Club becomes an 18th century waterfront tavern. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are served with simple tavern fare as a cast of characters out of the pages of history entertain the guests.
More info at www.OldFortNiagara.org
Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 7:30 p.m.
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com
USS performs at The Mohawk Place. 8 pm
USS is a fantastic musical duo from Toronto. The USS sound is a mixture of drum and bass beats, grunge-like guitar riffs and 2-step rhythms. "We like to call what we do 'the campfire after-party…It's like you're at Nirvana Unplugged but there's a drum and bass party and glow sticks all around you.
We need a photographer.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubiquitous_Synergy_Seeker
Sunday
2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
Project Runway’s Christopher Straub, from Season 6, will work his fashion magic on stage at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. using materials purchased from The Home Depot!
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169
Choo Choo at the Hard Rock Café 1–3:30 p.m. at the Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock Café
Join Niagara Reservation State Park for special winter programming during its 125th Anniversary Season. Relive the days of the Great Gorge Route, the scenic trolley ride that ran through the Niagara Gorge. Artifacts and a display will be included. Participants will receive a 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages the day of the program.
Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 3:00 pm
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com
Yacht, with special guests MNDR and Bobby Birdman. Soundlab Doors open at 9 p.m.
Yacht is one of the many creative alter egos of Jona Bechtolt, a musician and multimedia artist who embraces an eclectic but playful blend of electronics, acoustic percussion and noises of all sorts.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1229
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