Events List 2/8/10

Wednesday

2010 Buffalo Auto Show: TBN, BuffaloCars.com is a sponsor – we must get photos at this event! It runs from Wednesday through Sunday at the Convention Center. More info at http://www.buffaloautoshow.com/

Thursday

2010 Buffalo Auto Show: TBN, BuffaloCars.com is a sponsor – we must get photos at this event! It runs from Wednesday through Sunday at the Convention Center. More info at http://www.buffaloautoshow.com/

WNY Home & Garden Expo, It runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. More information at http://www.the-fairgrounds.com/

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra INFORMance: This event is perfect for our young writers and photographers! It’s sponsored by Buffalo Niagara 360. Haven't been to Kleinhans since your elementary school field trip or high school graduation? Come get reconnected to one of Buffalo's greatest treasures! The League of American Orchestras Conducting Fellow Joseph Young will lead BPO musicians in a classically informal concert experience in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall. 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 5:30pm Cocktail Hour, 6:30 pm Concert Performance

The Musical Box: Genesis “Trick of the Tail” is performed in painstaking detail including original slides, films, laser events, special events and original song list as presented by Genesis in 1976 to capture this important moment in Genesis history, 8pm

The Historic Riviera Theatre presents The Musical Box performing Genesis’ “Trick of the Tail”. It’s performed in painstaking detail including original slides, films, laser events, special events and original song list as presented by Genesis in 1976 to capture this important moment in Genesis history. 8pm

Five Finger Death Punch: An evening of metal featuring Five Finger Death Punch. Special guests for the evening will be Shadows Fall, Throwdown and 2 Cents. Town Ballroom, 5:30pm

Labatt Blue Light, The Good Neighborhood and Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper are teaming up to present the inaugural Blue Light Border Cross, a 3-day event representing Canadian bands in Buffalo venues. 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, with proceeds going to the preservation and protection efforts of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. Email me for more information.

Friday

2010 Buffalo Auto Show: TBN, BuffaloCars.com is a sponsor – we must get photos at this event! It runs from Wednesday through Sunday at the Convention Center. More info at http://www.buffaloautoshow.com/

WNY Home & Garden Expo, It runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. More information at http://www.the-fairgrounds.com/

The Heiress, a play by Ruth & Augustus Goetz at Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society: This compelling romantic drama is set within the upper class of New York City in 1850. It follows a painfully shy woman as she defies her powerful father to be with the man she loves, but at a terrible cost. The Playhouse of American Classics will produce this drama as “chamber theatre,” which is a highly-rehearsed, staged reading. 8pm

Flyleaf at Town Ballroom: They're on tour continuing their support for their recently released sophomore album Momento Mori, which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. The video for the album's first single, "Again" (View Here), has enjoyed heavy rotation on MTVU and Fuse.

Star Sweetheart Ball 2010: Samuel's Grand Manor. Romantic Dinner for Entourage and Valentine VIPs: 6 30pm to 8pm

Free Music Friday Featuring: Jack Civiletto & the Uptown Blues Band, @ 8 PM

Sabres Alumni Basketball: The Buffalo Sabres Alumni will play basketball tonight against the Barker Central Faculty, Barker High School, 1628 Quaker Rd., Barker, NY, 7-8:30 pm

Saturday

5th Annual Dash for The Dome 5K Race & Walk: Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, 10:30am

2010 Buffalo Auto Show: TBN, BuffaloCars.com is a sponsor – we must get photos at this event! It runs from Wednesday through Sunday at the Convention Center. More info at http://www.buffaloautoshow.com/

WNY Home & Garden Expo, It runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. More information at http://www.the-fairgrounds.com/


USA Niagara Over The Falls Nationals Global Cheer Alliance 2010, Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, NY

Buffalo.com is sponsoring the UB vs. Kent State Basketball double-header, UB Alumni Arena, Noon: We already have a writer and photographer, Ben K. may need some assistance at the game as there should be a Buffalo.com presence.

The Heiress, a play by Ruth & Augustus Goetz at Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society: This compelling romantic drama is set within the upper class of New York City in 1850. It follows a painfully shy woman as she defies her powerful father to be with the man she loves, but at a terrible cost. The Playhouse of American Classics will produce this drama as “chamber theatre,” which is a highly-rehearsed, staged reading. 2pm

Queen City Roller Girls: The Alley Katz will take on the Suicidal Saucies at Rainbow Roller Rink, 104 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, doors open at 6:30pm, bout starts at 7:30pm

Sunday

2010 Buffalo Auto Show: TBN, BuffaloCars.com is a sponsor – we must get photos at this event! It runs from Wednesday through Sunday at the Convention Center. More info at http://www.buffaloautoshow.com/

WNY Home & Garden Expo, It runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. More information at http://www.the-fairgrounds.com/

USA Niagara Over The Falls Nationals Global Cheer Alliance, 2010 Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, NY

Bunny Up For Gabrielle: at Nietzsche's 248 Allen Street downtown Buffalo, we are Bunnying-Up on Valentine's Day to celebrate the beautiful life of our fabulous friend, Gabrielle Bouliane. This fundraising party will be the perfect way to honor L*O*V*E, Gabby style! Gabrielle left this world end of January 2010 due to a rare form of cancer. This benefit is a celebration of her life. Gabrielle was a forerunner in supporting the arts, music and literary scene in Buffalo and WNY, bringing National and Global exposure to artists, musicians and this fine city. All funds donated on Feb 14, will go directly to Gabrielle's parents. A new fund will be announced in Gabrielle's honor to assist an emerging leader in cancer survival or one wishing to pursue the field of arts.
Several musicians will donate their time and talent. 2-11pm

The Heiress, a play by Ruth & Augustus Goetz at Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society: This compelling romantic drama is set within the upper class of New York City in 1850. It follows a painfully shy woman as she defies her powerful father to be with the man she loves, but at a terrible cost. The Playhouse of American Classics will produce this drama as “chamber theatre,” which is a highly-rehearsed, staged reading. 2pm, 6pm

Daytona 500 Race Party: Carriagers Social Club 224 Fisher Road West Seneca, NY: 11:30am, two floors to party on . Multiple large screen TVs . Autographed memorabilia and prizes.
Monday

Toast & Jam: Get ready to lose those winter blues! Toast & Jam, now in its 11th year, starts on Monday, February 15th, 7-10pm at the Brickyard Pub, 432 Center St., Lewiston. This jazz-jamming, blues-rocking, poetry-reading coffeehouse event is back by popular demand and continues for 6 Mondays