Buffalo.com Events List 5/10

Hello everyone,

Let’s hope the crazy rainstorms die down for a bit so we can get to some more events! Next weekend is supposed to be really nice so hopefully we can get you out to some of the great events in the area.

Here are the events we really want to get to this week:

Thursday:

Labatt Blue Light Border Cross Concert Series – Sportsmens Tavern – 8:00 p.m.
Blue Light Border Cross celebrates the bond between our two countries and the waters we share, while continuing Buffalo’s great legacy as a gateway city for Canadian artists into the American music scene and supporting the preservation and protection efforts of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper.
Hamilton’s “acid folk” pioneers Lee Harvey Osmond, featuring Tom Wilson of Blackie & the Rodeo Kings and Junkhouse fame will perform. There will also be a raffle of Labatt Blue Light gear.
For more info go to: http://www.myspace.com/lhosmond

Friday:

Spring into Summer Festival- Hamburg Fairgrounds- 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy an exciting festival atmosphere celebrating everything that's summer. For 2 days, guests will enjoy music and sample local wine, food, and beer, while exhibitors offer enticing deals and ideas for summer fun in Greater Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier! Live entertainment featuring Hit N Run on Friday. There will also be some great door prizes, and a silent auction benefiting youth fitness organizations. For more information, please visit: http://www.springintosummerfestival.com

Saturday:

2nd Annual St Luke's Mission of Mercy Run for Goodness Sake Quarter Marathon
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens – 9:00 a.m.
2 Mile Fun Walk and Quarter Marathon Race

Walk for Celiac Awareness, Making Tracks for Celiacs - Clarence Town Park
Registration: 9:30 a.m. Walk (1.5 or 3miles): 10:30 a.m.

Buffalo Wellfest 2010 – Bills Field House -10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The 4th annual Buffalo Wellfest continues to improve on its tradition as Western New York’s most comprehensive healthy living exposition with a series of three events that bring a new level of exposure to the event and community at large. BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members and their families will join in the fun at the Field House with interactive sports stations to test their fitness and endurance levels.
For more info go to http://www.buffalowellfest.com/fieldhouse

Spring into Summer Festival- Hamburg Fairgrounds- 2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy an exciting festival atmosphere celebrating everything that's summer. For 2 days, guests will enjoy music and sample local wine, food, and beer, while exhibitors offer enticing deals and ideas for summer fun in Greater Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier! Live entertainment featuring Hit N Run on Friday. There will also be some great door prizes, and a silent auction benefiting youth fitness organizations. For more information, please visit: http://www.springintosummerfestival.com

Bo Burnham- The Town Ballroom- 7:00 p.m.
Burnham is an American comedian, singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and Internet celebrity. Writing comedic and satirical songs with a politically incorrect slant, his YouTube videos have received more than 60.3 million views as of April 2010.[ His first EP—Bo Fo Sho—was released in June 2008 by Comedy Central Records, and his first full-length self titled album was released by the same label in March 2009. On January 31, 2010 it was announced that Burnham finished #2 overall in voting in 2010's Comedy Central Stand-up Showdown.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Deandra Modica
Buffalo.com
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Events List 5/10/10

Thursday:

Labatt Blue Light Border Cross Concert Series – Sportsmens Tavern – 8:00 p.m.
Blue Light Border Cross celebrates the bond between our two countries and the waters we share, while continuing Buffalo’s great legacy as a gateway city for Canadian artists into the American music scene and supporting the preservation and protection efforts of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper.
Hamilton’s “acid folk” pioneers Lee Harvey Osmond, featuring Tom Wilson of Blackie & the Rodeo Kings and Junkhouse fame will perform. There will also be a raffle of Labatt Blue Light gear.
For more info go to: http://www.myspace.com/lhosmond

Lost Patrol with special guests Dotsun Moon – The Mohawk Place- Doors Open at 8:00 p.m.
For more info about the band go to: http://www.thelostpatrol.com/index2.shtml

Friday:

Spring into Summer Festival- Hamburg Fairgrounds- 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy an exciting festival atmosphere celebrating everything that's summer. For 2 days, guests will enjoy music and sample local wine, food, and beer, while exhibitors offer enticing deals and ideas for summer fun in Greater Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier! Live entertainment featuring Hit N Run on Friday. There will also be some great door prizes, and a silent auction benefiting youth fitness organizations. For more information, please visit: http://www.springintosummerfestival.com

The Comedy Roast of Dj Hassan- The Tralf Music Hall- Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Steve Wilson.
More info at: http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1504

Free Music Fridays – Niagara Falls, USA Hard Rock Café - 8:00 p.m.
The Strictly Hip: A Tribute to The Tragically Hip will perform.
More info about the band found here: http://www.strictlyhip.net/

Saturday:

2nd Annual St Luke's Mission of Mercy Run for Goodness Sake Quarter Marathon
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens – 9:00 a.m.
2 Mile Fun Walk and Quarter Marathon Race

Walk for Celiac Awareness, Making Tracks for Celiacs - Clarence Town Park
Registration: 9:30 a.m. Walk (1.5 or 3miles): 10:30 a.m.

Buffalo Wellfest 2010 – Bills Field House -10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The 4th annual Buffalo Wellfest continues to improve on its tradition as Western New York’s most comprehensive healthy living exposition with a series of three events that bring a new level of exposure to the event and community at large. BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members and their families will join in the fun at the Field House with interactive sports stations to test their fitness and endurance levels.
For more info go to http://www.buffalowellfest.com/fieldhouse

Spring into Summer Festival- Hamburg Fairgrounds- 2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy an exciting festival atmosphere celebrating everything that's summer. For 2 days, guests will enjoy music and sample local wine, food, and beer, while exhibitors offer enticing deals and ideas for summer fun in Greater Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier! Live entertainment featuring Hit N Run on Friday. There will also be some great door prizes, and a silent auction benefiting youth fitness organizations. For more information, please visit: http://www.springintosummerfestival.com

Bo Burnham- The Town Ballroom- 7:00 p.m.
Burnham is an American comedian, singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and Internet celebrity. Writing comedic and satirical songs with a politically incorrect slant, his YouTube videos have received more than 60.3 million views as of April 2010.[ His first EP—Bo Fo Sho—was released in June 2008 by Comedy Central Records, and his first full-length self titled album was released by the same label in March 2009. On January 31, 2010 it was announced that Burnham finished #2 overall in voting in 2010's Comedy Central Stand-up Showdown.

Mark Twain Live!- Lancaster Opera House- 7:30 p.m.
Mark Twain, America's Greatest Author and Humorist is brought to life through the considerable talents of actor Mike Randall. Since 1972 this Nationally Acclaimed one-man Mark Twain Stage Production has charmed audiences throughout the United States and Canada. Appearing Off-Broadway at New York City's ONLY Dinner-Theatre and on college campuses, at Corporate gatherings, Dinner Theatres, Opera House, Churches, Schools and in Regional Theatres, the show bursts forth with all the wit and wisdom that was the trade-mark of the "Great Man Himself."

M&T Classics Series : Brahms Requiem – Kleinhan’s Music Hall- 8:00 p.m.
The Kenmore East Select Choir will be performing a free Community Night concert in the Mary Seaton Room at 7:15pm before the BPO’s performance.

David Wilcox – Buffalo Friends of Fold Music – 8:00 p.m.
“Fueled by brilliantly articulate guitar, an honestly pretty baritone, and deft lyrics, he combines the best of both pop and modern folk aesthetics.” Boston Globe
“David Wilcox's ongoing musical journey [is]... compelling and richly deserving of a listen.”
Rolling Stone
http://davidwilcox.com/index.php?page=homepage

Sylvia Browne- Seneca Niagara Events Center - 8 p.m.
Don’t miss your opportunity to see world-famous psychic and #1 New York Times best-selling author, Sylvia Browne. She has been thrilling audiences with her spiritual guidance and psychic abilities since the age of three. Browne appears regularly on the Montel Williams Show and Larry King Live while making numerous other public appearances. Browne has written many popular books and holds a master’s degree in English literature. She is set to release her newest book, Psychic: My Life in Two Worlds, on May 25th.

J. Medicine Hat – Seneca Niagara Casino: Bear's Den Showroom - 8 p.m.
J. Medicine Hat has been a fixture in the comedy club scene for over 20 years. He started his career in the early 80's as a Stand-up Comedian, Star Search soon followed along with Showtime, HBO, MTV and VH1.

Sunday:

2010 Fredonia Walk MS- Russell Joy Park Road, Fredonia – 10:00 a.m.
You can bring us closer to a world free of MS. Walk MS is fun with an important purpose. We unite as a community during Walk MS to make a powerful statement - to keep up moving toward a cure.

Keyboard Pops Concert –Riviera Theater - 2:00 pm
This favorite “Boston Pops” style concert will feature the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, a Concert Grand Piano, and the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas. The show will feature well known songs and medleys played by world famous keyboard soloists, Jelani Eddington and Chris Gorsuch.

M&T Classics Series : Brahms Requiem – Kleinhan’s Music Hall- 2:30 p.m.
The Bowmanville Ontario High School Orchestra will be performing a free concert in the Mary Seaton Room at 1:45 p.m. before the BPO’s performance.

Mark Twain Live!- Lancaster Opera House- 2:30 p.m.
Mark Twain, America's Greatest Author and Humorist is brought to life through the considerable talents of actor Mike Randall. Since 1972 this Nationally Acclaimed one-man Mark Twain Stage Production has charmed audiences throughout the United States and Canada. Appearing Off-Broadway at New York City's ONLY Dinner-Theatre and on college campuses, at Corporate gatherings, Dinner Theatres, Opera House, Churches, Schools and in Regional Theatres, the show bursts forth with all the wit and wisdom that was the trade-mark of the "Great Man Himself."