Buffalo.com Events 2/15

Buffalo.com Events List 2/15

Tuesday

BuffaloJobFinder.com CareerFest: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Millennium Airport Hotel Buffalo
This is a BuffaloJobFinder.com sponsored event so it would be great to have a writer and photographer cover it! Whether you're ready to start out on a new career track or unemployed and looking for work, Career Fest is the place to be. Companies representing the full spectrum of opportunities in today's job market will be on hand. More info at http://www.buffalojobfinder.com/CareerFest/

Buffalo Sabres Youth Hockey Clinic: HSBC Arena
The last two clinics will take place on Tuesday: morning (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) and an afternoon session (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.). The Buffalo Sabres are dedicated to the growth and development of youth hockey leagues in Western New York. The goal of these clinics is to inform and instruct each participant on how they can improve every aspects of their own individual game.

Artvoice Mardi Gras 2010 Celebration: 5 p.m. Allentown, the Chippewa District and the Elmwood Strip. Great event for photos! This event is a must!
Drape yourself in beads, join the Fat Tuesday parade and celebrate all night long at more than 45 bars and clubs! The event is a fundraiser for Hospice Buffalo.
More info at http://stor.artvoice.com/mardigras/
Fat Tuesday at the Lafayette Tap Room: 6 p.m. Another great Mardi Gras event to cover! Live music with LeeRon Zydeco, the Hot Tamales and conclude what is sure to be a fun evening with the Eyecandy Burlesque Show.
103.3 THE EDGE Presents The Used with Atreyu: 6:30 p.m. Rapids Theatre (formerly the Dome) in Niagara Falls, NY.
The Used is an American post-hardcore band from Orem, Utah that will definitely put on a great show! Their sound has been classified under many sub-genres of rock and the band has achieved both Gold and Platinum statuses in more than six countries worldwide.

Wednesday

COD: Modern Warfare II Competition: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Buffalo Wild Wings in Amherst Call of Duty is the hot new video game on the market, dominating the free-time of many teenage to college age students. Check out the craze!

WAM Buffalo: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. At the Stillwater (481 Delaware Avenue)
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! Expect a nice mix of poetry, music, and open mic time.

Thursday

Music at the Marcy: 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Delaware Park
Delaware Park is the place to be every Thursday night through March 18 for the Music at the Marcy series, live bands, food and beverages and most of all fun. Proceeds go to Buffalo’s Olmsted Parks.

Polar Bites: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Benefit for the Buffalo Zoo. Enjoy culinary delights, along with wines, brews and specialty services from some of the area's finest establishments. Guests will enjoy a basket auction, a silent auction and a visit with some animal ambassadors. We still need a writer for this event.
For more information, visit www.buffalozoo.org.

Chrisette Michele: Doors open at 7pm. Tralf Music Hall
An R&B singer/songwriter extraordinaire will showcase her talents at the Tralf; she was nominated for BET’s Best New Artist award and two Grammy’s. If Entertainment Weekly’s description of Michele as a ‘soulful songbird’ is accurate, then she is definitely worth checking out!

Twiztid at the Town Ballroom: Doors open at 7pm. Join the crowd to see Twiztid, the hardcore hip-hop duo perform. They’re sure to put on an entertaining show! Check out some of their music.

Friday

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. Tralf Music Hall Guests will enjoy music from the Men in White Choir, D Mott & Sonny Camp, Brother Perry, The Chapel at CrossPoint, Delivered, Marshall Badger, Souls of Solomon, Allstar Band, Sons of Thunder, Evangelistic Temple Community Choir, Paragon and many more. An American Red Cross representative will be on site to accept donations. This would be a great event for both writers and photographers!

Guinness Toast: 6 p.m. - Midnight. Buffalo Irish Center
Annual Guinness Toast featuring Irish Bands, dancers, food, raffles etc. Visit the Buffalo Irish Center to absorb some Irish culture and have a great time!

The Mousetrap: 7:30 p.m. Lancaster Opera House
Agatha Christie’s compelling mystery play will be performed throughout the weekend. Can you pick out who committed the murder before anyone else?

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, with special guest Babik: 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
The heavily-acclaimed Buffalo-based gypsy jazz band, Babik, will debut their new full-length orchestral show in a concert with the world-renowned Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Listen as Babik’s distinct style blends with the orchestral accompaniment.

Randy Smith Tribute: 8 pm. Buffalo State College
Watch the Bengals raise a banner honoring the late Randy Smith, one of the greatest athletes in Buffalo basketball history (both collegiate and professional), during halftime of the BSC vs. Cortland men’s basketball game.

Free Music Fridays featuring Weekend: 8pm Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls
More info about this entertaining local band at www.weekendtheband.com

The Communist Party: 10 p.m. The Sound Lab
This electronic music group will perform with The American Dream Team and Smash Gordon.

Saturday

USASA Half-Pipe Competition: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Holiday Valley Excited for the Vancouver Winter Olympics? Take a trip to Holiday Valley for an open snowboarding competition that will prepare you for the games. Come and see what WNY have to offer in winter sports talent!

Greater Buffalo Winter Train & Toy Show 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
Come and enjoy over 350 tables of toy trains, railroading collectibles, dolls, toys, miniatures, operating layouts, and books. This show benefits WNY Railway Society and will have something for the whole family to enjoy.

Evangola State Park 5th Annual Winter Festival: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Evangola State Park, Irving. Every aspect that makes winter a great season is available at the Winter Fest; Hot Food & Drinks served in Warm Up Room, Hay Rides, Snowman Building Contest, Snowmobile Sleigh Rides, Marshmallow Roasting, Tours of the Ice Volcanoes & Snowshoes Loaned 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Cast Iron Cooking, Rope Maze, & Rope Jousting. Guided Cross-County Ski Tour at 11 a.m. and Firefighter Winter Rescue Competition at 2 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Wideband Fastest Shot Contest 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Time Warner Cable Classic Rink in East Aurora; Free Open skate is 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
First-ever Wideband Fastest Shot Contest. Shooters will each take three shots that will be clocked with a radar gun, and the competitor with the fastest shot in each of six categories will win a grand prize as well as the title of “Fastest Shot in WNY.” All ages of shooters are invited to participate and great prizes will be awarded to everyone.

UB Winter Fest: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Lake LaSalle on UB North Campus. Enjoy the fun of winter in Buffalo. Events, music, food and prizes. Watch Broomball, Curling, Human dog sled races, and more! More info at http://housing.buffalo.edu/winterfest.

8th Annual Western New York Black Film Festival: 6 p.m. Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre Enjoy a grand red carpet reception, the screening of three short films and a post screening discussion with the producers. More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1190

This Is An Empire: 6:00 p.m. Mohawk Place
The local band is set to round out 2009 with fresh material, a new lineup, a new outlook, and looking to prove that what they have is more than a band. They will be performing with It’s a Firefight, Inlite, Sunday Radio and Tubestar.

Buffalo's Biggest Bachlorette Party: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Buffalo Beach House, Amherst Calling all Brides (or those that want to be!) gather your girlfriends for a fun filled night of drinks, snacks, and entertainment. This would be a huge photo-op!
More info at http://www.buffalobeachhouse.com/

Buffalo Championship Wrestling: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Debuts in Orchard Park, NY.
Location: Frank Young's Sports Arena 3651 North Buffalo St.
Former ECW/WWE star Colin Delaney scheduled to appear along with Pepper Parks, Chet "The Jett" Jablonski and all of your favorite BCW stars.

“Thunder Slam” Monster Trucks Motorsport Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. HSBC Arena
With trucks named ‘Big Foot,’ ‘Bear Foot,’ and ‘Twisted Dragon,’ what could be more appealing than giant-wheeled vehicles doing donuts and pummeling cars? Very little, I’d imagine. More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1181

The Mousetrap: 7:30 p.m. Lancaster Opera House
Agatha Christie’s compelling mystery play will be performed throughout the weekend. Can you pick out who committed the murder before anyone else?

10th Annual Martini Gras: 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Shea's version of Bourbon Street comes alive! Sponsored by Star 102.5, this event will feature the crucial elements of Mardi Gras. The event features live entertainment by The Ifs on the Shea’s stage, Saxman Slim in Intermission Lounge, psychic readings, caricaturist and airbrush artist, and basket raffles. Must be 21 or older to attend. More info at http://www.sheas.org/

I Love Saved By The Bell Dance Party at “The Max”: 10 p.m. Mohawk Place Stay after This Is An Empire’s show or come at 10 for the conversion of Mohawk Place into THE MAX. Get ready to dance it out in your favorite 90's/Saved By The Bell gear. We are giving out free Saved By The Bell swag!
This would be a great event for photos and an article!

Sunday

USASA Half-Pipe Competition: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Holiday Valley Excited for the Vancouver Winter Olympics? Take a trip to Holiday Valley for an open snowboarding competition that will prepare you for the games. Come and see what WNY have to offer in winter sports talent! As a follow up to Saturday’s halfpipe challenge, take a look at these gifted snowboarders in the slopestyle event.

Greater Buffalo Winter Train & Toy Show 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
Over 350 tables of toy trains, railroading collectibles, dolls, toys, miniatures, operating layouts, and books. Benefits WNY Railway Society and will have something for the whole family to enjoy.

Evangola State Park 5th Annual Winter Festival: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Evangola State Park, Irving. Every aspect that makes winter a great season is available at the Winter Fest; Hot Food & Drinks served in Warm Up Room, Hay Rides, Snowman Building Contest, Snowmobile Sleigh Rides, Marshmallow Roasting, Tours of the Ice Volcanoes & Snowshoes Loaned 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Cast Iron Cooking, Rope Maze, & Rope Jousting.

The Mousetrap: 2:30 p.m. Lancaster Opera House
Agatha Christie’s compelling mystery play will be performed throughout the weekend. Can you pick out who committed the murder before anyone else?

“Thunder Slam” Monster Trucks Motorsport Spectacular: 3:00 p.m. HSBC Arena
With trucks named ‘Big Foot,’ ‘Bear Foot,’ and ‘Twisted Dragon,’ what could be more appealing than giant-wheeled vehicles doing donuts and pummeling cars? Very little, I’d imagine. More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1181

"Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro: 2 sessions: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Bear's Den Showroom
Treat yourself to an evening with this renowned cake artist and owner of Carlo’s City Hall Bake Shop in Hoboken, New Jersey as he answers your questions and shares some of his confectionary secrets!

TT New York's 2010 VIP Prom Dress Release Party : Eastern Hills Mall. Check with me for the time. Enjoy a fashion show hosted by Janet Snyder and meet TT New York's designer Jimmy Lee!