Events list 3/30/09

Tuesday

Erie County's newest Lottery millionaire gets check: 22-year-old bar manager won a $1,000,000 prize check for top prize on the new Triple Diamonds scratch off game, could be great story for YourHub. 10:30am, New York Lottery Customer Service Center, 165 Genesee Street, Buffalo.

What’s New at the Ballpark: Bisons’ annual media event in the Pettibone’s Grille Restaurant. At the event, the Bisons will showcase the new foods and merchandise that will be offered to fans in 2009. 3pm, Pettibone’s Grille at Coca-Cola Field, Washington Street, Buffalo.

Dan Aykroyd in Buffalo: Comedian comes to town to introduce WNY to his vodka,
12:30am-2:30pm: 800 Maple Road, and 3pm-Premier Group on Transit Rd.

Battle of the Bands: Area bands are invited to participate in Hilbert College's Battle of the Bands competition. Prizes will be awarded to top three winners. 7pm, 5200 South Park Avenue, Hamburg.

Art Alexakis: National artist (former lead singer of Everclear) 8pm, Hard Rock, Niagara Falls.

Buffalo State Women’s Softball vs. SUNY Geneseo: 3pm, Diamonds at Buffalo State College.

Buffalo State Women’s Lacrosse vs. SUNY Brockport: 4pm, Buffalo State College.

Wednesday

UB at Canisius Softball: 3pm, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College

Working for Downtown Brown Bag Lunch Series “WNY's Underground Railroad”: The speaker for the session will be Kevin Cottrell, Station Master - Motherland Connextions, Inc., Noon-1:30pm., Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Walker Room, 128 Pearl Street, Buffalo

International Edible Book Festival: The Edible Book festival is a unique event that’s taken place around the world over the last several years, 6pm, WNY Book Arts Center.

Concert: Clara String Quartet: This all-woman quartet made of up of Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra musicians will perform. 8pm, Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College Campus.

An Evening with Umphrey's McGee: Spend April Fool's Day with Umphrey's McGee. 7pm. The Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, Buffalo.


Thursday:

Buffalo Boat Show & Sale: Get in the mood for summer fun in the sun with boats!
11am-9pm, Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, South Park Avenue, Hamburg.

Julian Bond: A first-hand eyewitness to many watershed moments in the history of the Civil Rights Movement, Bond delivers a powerful speech on the centuries-long struggle of African-Americans for equality, diversity in the shaping of laws, and civil rights moving into the future. 12:15-1:30 pm, Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College.

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

NU Theatre presents "The Underpants": The comic genius of comedian Steve Martin shines through in "The Underpants", a readers' theater production about an unforgettably embarrassing event. 7:00PM, The Castellani Art Museum.

Friday:

Buffalo Boat Show & Sale: Get in the mood for summer fun in the sun with boats!
11am-9pm, Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, South Park Avenue, Hamburg

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

The Artistry of Harmony: The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus, 3pm, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo

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

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

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

Lochside Celtic Band: 8:30pm, Shannon Pub, 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Jackdaw in concert: 9pm, Buffalo Irish Center 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo

Hey You, Pink Floyd Tribute Band: 10pm, Club Paradise

NU Theatre presents "The Underpants": The comic genius of comedian Steve Martin shines through in "The Underpants", a readers' theater production about an unforgettably embarrassing event. 7pm, The Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University.

Saturday:

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at The Buffalo Zoo: Breakfast buffet, crafts, docents with bio-facts, 9am and 11am, Parkside Avenue, Buffalo

Buffalo Boat Show & Sale: Get in the mood for summer fun in the sun with boats!
10am-9pm, Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, South Park Avenue, Hamburg

Spring Flea Market & Craft Show: New & used items, Grange Building, 9am-3pm, Hamburg Fairgrounds

Earth-Spirit Expo, practitioners, energy workers, health foods, psychics, reflexologists, aura photographers, animal communicator, tarot card readings, gemstones, artists, 10am-6pm, McKinley's Banquet & Conference Center, Blasdell

Easter Bazaar "Save for the Holidays": Theme baskets, homemade baked and cooked food, "trash and treasure," raffles, and vendors. 10am-2pm, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3275 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217.

Mickey Mouse's Movie Masterpieces - A Celebration of Walt Disney: Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Buffalo International Film Festival will present three separate and unique screenings celebrating Walt Disney and the 80th Birthday of Mickey Mouse. This is a benefit for the children of Western New York, BIFF, Shea's Restoration and other local charities. 10:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm at Shea's Performing Arts Center.

Canisius Lacrosse vs. Mount St. Mary’s: Noon, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College

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

Canisius Women’s Softball vs. Manhattan: 3pm, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College

Canisius Women’s Softball vs. Manhattan: Second game in a double-header, 5pm, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College

Make-A-Wish REACH FOR THE STARS Creative Black Tie Gala: WNY's signature gala event, 5:30pm, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel

Damiera at Mohawk Place: Damiera returns home with special guests Mason Proper, Gracer and Man without Wax. 7pm, Mohawk Place 47 E. Mohawk Place, Buffalo

NU Theatre presents "The Underpants": The comic genius of comedian Steve Martin shines through in "The Underpants", a readers' theater production about an unforgettably embarrassing event. 7pm, The Castellani Art Museum

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

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

Lochside Celtic Band: 8:30pm, Shannon Pub, 2250 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Stealin: 10pm, Club Paradise, McKinley Parkway, Hamburg

Sunday:

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at The Buffalo Zoo: Breakfast buffet, crafts, docents with bio-facts, 9am and 11am, Parkside Avenue, Buffalo

Buffalo Boat Show & Sale: Get in the mood for summer fun in the sun with boats!
11am-5pm, Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, South Park Avenue, Hamburg

NU Theatre presents "The Underpants": The comic genius of comedian Steve Martin shines through in "The Underpants", a readers' theater production about an unforgettably embarrassing event. 2pm, The Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University.

Earth-Spirit Expo: Practitioners, energy workers, health foods, psychics, reflexologists, aura photographers, animal communicator, tarot card readings, gemstones, artists, 11am-6pm, McKinley's Banquet & Conference Center, Blasdell

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

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

Godspell: Fun, modern day retelling of the New Testament parables from The Gospel According to Matthew. Full of wonderful songs including the hit “Day By Day.” 2:30pm, Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster

Dr. Dog: Philly's celebrated indie pop-rock savants with special guests The Cave Singers and Golden Boots. 8pm, Mohawk Place

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

Monday:

Fundraiser at Uno's: Amy Stewart was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run last month. Amy is currently in ICU at ECMC fighting to recover from her extensive injuries. 10% of total check on Monday will be donated to Amy's family. Maple Road, Amherst.