Events List 8/17/09

This should have been posted two days ago...but things have been quite hectic at Buffalo.com:

The fair wraps up this weekend…special thanks to all of you who have taken photos at concerts and various fair activities since everything kicked off on Wednesday. Ben and I have made plans to take photos and video throughout this work week. We are requesting at least one photographer to help us with photos on Saturday and again on Sunday.

Here’s the plan for our “Day at Darien Lake” on Saturday, August 29. Meet Ben and I at the gate at 10:30am when the gates open to get your tickets, food vouchers, and exit passes. We’ll disperse into various directions, and then meet at the picnic pavilion area at 1pm for snacks. You can then head out or return to the park for more fun!


The Irish Festival is 8/28, 8/29, 8/30. The Buffalo News/Buffalo.com is a sponsor of this event. If you don’t plan on going to Darien Lake with us on Saturday, we could use someone to take photos at this event. If you’re also interested in taking pics on Friday or Sunday, let us know.



We’re also looking ahead to the Wing Fest, UB Backyard Barbecue, Music is Art and UB Fall Fest. They’re all scheduled between 9/5-9/13, and Buffalo.com MUST be out at all of them. Ben will be out of town on a much deserved vacation. I’ll be covering all these events solo. If you’d like to help out (photos or video), please let me know.


I’m booking events this week, let me know if you’re interested in any of the events below or if I forgot any, and as always, let us know if you have questions.



Tuesday:



Powell dedication: Gen. Colin L. Powell, former secretary of state, will deliver the keynote address at the dedication of the Town of Tonawanda Veterans Memorial. Ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 1:15 pm at Walter M. Kenney Field, Brighton Road and Colvin Boulevard. Parking is available on the street and at the nearby Colvin Woods Business Park, with shuttle service to the memorial site.



Emery at XTreme Wheelz: The rock band brings their tour to WNY to support their release: In Shallow Seas We Sail, which debuted at #50 on Billboard’s Top 200 charts. 356 Hertel Avenue, 6pm



Taking Back Sunday: Punk band performs at Town Ballroom, 7pm



The Outlaws: Country-rock band performs at Art Park, 6:30pm



Wednesday:



Black 47 & Special Guests Scythian: Irish American music featured at Art Park for Wednesdays on the Gorge, Lewiston, 6:30pm



Friday:



Buffalo Niagara Thunder Rally: 3-day motorcycle event at McKinley Mall. Head to this website for full schedule



Bill Engvall: Star of Blue Collar TV and creator of “here’s your sign”, Bill Engvall is coming to Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 8pm



Molson Canal Concert Series: Randy Bachman, Scott Celino, Alison Pipitone, Son Of The Son, Lockport



Leaves and Laughs: Western New York’s tree canopy will become a laughing matter in August as comedians take the stage at Rob’s Comedy Playhouse to help raise money for Re-Tree WNY. “Leaves & Laughs” will begin at 8:30pm and will conclude with a Chinese auction organized by Re-Tree.



Saturday:



Buffalo Niagara Thunder Rally: 3-day motorcycle event at McKinley Mall. Head to this website for full schedule



Hard Rock at the Falls Presents Rusted Root: with Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon & Matt Wertz, free outdoor concert in the redesigned Falls Street area adjacent to the café, 4pm



Sunday:



The Buffalo Sabres Street Hockeyfest returns to the streets surrounding HSBC Arena! The day-long street hockey tournament is open to boys and girls ages 5-17 and the cost is $100 per team, 9am-5pm



Buffalo Niagara Thunder Rally: 3-day motorcycle event at McKinley Mall. Head to this website for full schedule