Buffalo.com Events List 3/1

Hi everyone,

Great work this weekend! We have excellent photos from the Powder Keg Festival, Canisius Chilly Challenge and the Cheer for a Cure event up on the site. Thank you to everyone who went out! The big event this week is the 2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are different events taking place each day so make sure to read all the details. The Shamrock Run on Saturday will also be a great event for photos.

Deanna is officially out of the office and on maternity leave so Ben and I have taken over. Everything is going wonderful so far and we look forward to working with you for the next few months.

Deandra Modica
849-6926
mybuffalo_content@buffnews.com

Events List 3/1

Tuesday

Imani Winds Concert -Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall- 7:30 pm
Concert with the Imani Winds, a Grammy-nominated, multicultural ensemble of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn, presented by the Music Department. This event is free and open to the public.

Class A-2 Sectional Basketball: 2-East vs. 3-Lafayette, 7:00pm; 1-Maryvale vs. 4-Cheektowaga, 8:30pm.

The frenetic styles of East and Lafayette High Schools will be pitted against one another at 7 – expect a high scoring game. East is in the midst of a crazy year – Head Coach Starling Bryant suspended all of his starters and several bench players because they did not meet his academic standards during the season. After missing some regular season games, all have been re-admitted to the team and will play at Buff State this week/weekend. Lafayette is the oldest public high school in Buffalo, and evidenced by its tiny gym. Ask how playing on the spacious Buffalo State hardwood differed for better or worse. These two storylines alone would make for a compelling story.

The Maryvale High School Flyers, led by Coach Mark Kensy, take on upset-minded Cheektowaga in the second game on Tuesday night at Buffalo State College (8:30pm). Maryvale is a regular sectional finalist, while Cheektowaga plays its best basketball late in the season. Keep an eye on Flyers Bryce Shepard and Blair Estarfaa.

Dan R. is already taking photos for Maryvale/Cheek, but if there is an interested writer, Maryvale’s head coach is a fiery dude – worth an interview.

Wednesday
Sesame Street Presents: The Body Buffalo Museum of Science
This exhibit at the museum “offers an engaging, free-flowing learning experience set in the fun, familiar and reassuring world of “Sesame Street.”
Because the show is expected to draw large crowds, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. seven days a week, with the first Monday of each month set aside for museum members.
More info at http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/02/27/971197/this-human-body-exhibition-is.html

Distinguished Speaker Series - Candy Making Workshop 7:00 p.m.
Immaculata Academy Hamburg, NY
Immaculata Academy alumna Pat Wagner Chlebowski and Fran D'Amico will demonstrate tips and techniques for making and giving homemade chocolates and treats. Free samples provided.
More info at immaculataacademy.com

Thursday

Umphrey’s McGee at the Town Ballroom – Doors open at 7 pm
The Midwestern monsters of improvised rock will perform.
Band info at http://www.umphreys.com/main.php

Travis Meeks of “Days of the New” at Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8 pm

SEAsonings- Aquarium of Niagara’s annual fundraiser Aquarium of Niagara’s Whirlpool Street - 6 pm -9 pm
Billed as “The Original Taste of Niagara,” the fundraiser offers a unique setting – amid the sea creatures at the Aquarium, plus a chance to sample creations prepared by 18 different area restaurants and bakeries, as well as sip wine provided by local vineyards.

Class AA Sectional Basketball: 3-North Tonawanda vs. 2-Jamestown, 6pm-Buffalo State
The best of the in-week games – Football State Champion North Tonawanda has several players that perform in both sports – it’s a pleasure to watch gritty Aaron Davis play basketball. Jamestown, which suspended many of its players earlier in the year as well, is the slight favorite.

Friday

2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169


Fletcher Benton: The Alphabet“Gusto at the Gallery” Albright-Knox Art Gallery
The gallery has free admission on Fridays from 3 to 10 pm.
This would be great for an article!
Renowned American sculptor Fletcher Benton is best known for cutting, folding, and realigning two-dimensional sheets of steel into three-dimensional objects that seem to defy gravity. This exhibition, organized by Albright-Knox Art Gallery Associate Curator Holly E. Hughes, will focus on Benton’s “Alphabet” series, which he began in the 1970s. The 70 works on loan from the collection of James J. Curtis, including paper maquettes and corresponding sculptures, will provide an in-depth examination of the artist’s creative process. Scheduled to be on view for a year, this exhibition will also be the focus of a comprehensive educational program for elementary, middle, and high school students.
More info at http://www.fletcherbenton.com/

Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 7:30 p.m.
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com

Paddy’s Party Classics V Banquet Center -Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show
Presented by Buffalo Irish Dot Com. This event is the “The Kick Off Party to St. Patrick’s Season” Entertainment by Seamus Kennedy.
More info at http://buffaloirish.com/

Floozie performs at Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock 8pm
Part of the Free Music Friday series.
“A fairly straight forward, yet very original rock'n'roll quartet that takes their influences of 60's pop/rock, turns up the VOLUME and INTENSITY to make what we call MUSIC.”
More info about the band at http://www.myspace.com/floozie

Saturday

2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
HGTV’s Summer Baltzer, host of “Design on a Dime” and “Unhinged”, will appear on the seminar stage at 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. for interactive and educational presentations.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169

Shamrock Run 8K Old First Ward Community Center- 12 pm
Great event for photos! This is the “Buffalo News Runner of the Year race.”
More info at http://buffaloshamrockrun.com/index.html

Section VI Basketball Finals at Buffalo State – all classes. Noon – 9:45; there will be good games all day – plenty of great photo and article opportunities. Contact Ben T. (585-307-0644) if you need any assistance – he’ll be at Buff State from roughly 12:30 pm until 6:45pm.

Buffalo Jills Prep Class held at Gold's Gym, 770 Wehrle Drive, Cheektowaga -3 p.m
The Buffalo Jills 2010 auditions will begin this March, welcoming both dancers and non-performers alike. The NFL cheerleading team is looking for elite and talented women to rock their uniform on the sidelines this season. The class includes helpful hints from Buffalo Jills Director Stephanie Mateczun; Coordinator Nichole Becker; and renowned choreographer, Kelli Wagner.
"Young ladies coming to the prep class will learn what is expected at auditions with regard to hair and make-up, physique requirements, interview, dance skills necessary and expectations if they make the team," Mateczun said.
More info at http://www.buffalorising.com/2010/03/movers-shakers-2010-buffalo-jills-auditions.html

Tavern Night Old Fort Niagara 7:00pm
Fort Niagara Officers Club becomes an 18th century waterfront tavern. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are served with simple tavern fare as a cast of characters out of the pages of history entertain the guests.
More info at www.OldFortNiagara.org

Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 7:30 p.m.
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com

USS performs at The Mohawk Place. 8 pm
USS is a fantastic musical duo from Toronto. The USS sound is a mixture of drum and bass beats, grunge-like guitar riffs and 2-step rhythms. "We like to call what we do 'the campfire after-party…It's like you're at Nirvana Unplugged but there's a drum and bass party and glow sticks all around you.
We need a photographer.
More info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubiquitous_Synergy_Seeker

Sunday

2010 Buffalo Home & Garden Show 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The garden show is a showcase of the latest remodeling, landscaping and decorating products. This year’s feature attraction is “Villa in Tuscany,” a home inspired by Italian architecture and design created by a team of designers with the Interior Design Association of WNY.
Project Runway’s Christopher Straub, from Season 6, will work his fashion magic on stage at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. using materials purchased from The Home Depot!
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1169

Choo Choo at the Hard Rock Café 1–3:30 p.m. at the Niagara Falls USA Hard Rock Café
Join Niagara Reservation State Park for special winter programming during its 125th Anniversary Season. Relive the days of the Great Gorge Route, the scenic trolley ride that ran through the Niagara Gorge. Artifacts and a display will be included. Participants will receive a 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages the day of the program.

Children Of Eden Cardinal O‘Hara Performing Arts Center- 3:00 pm
This new musical, based on the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis, from creation through the Garden of Eden and Noah's ark, has been winning over audiences wince its 1991 London opening. Soaring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell and Wicked fame.
More info at http://www.niagaratheatre.com

Yacht, with special guests MNDR and Bobby Birdman. Soundlab Doors open at 9 p.m.
Yacht is one of the many creative alter egos of Jona Bechtolt, a musician and multimedia artist who embraces an eclectic but playful blend of electronics, acoustic percussion and noises of all sorts.
More info at http://buffaloplace.com/app.aspx?st=10300&e=eventdetail&eid=1229