Buffalo.com Events List 4/12

Hi Everyone,

There are numerous events this week that we want to get contributors to. I’ve listed the most important events below but don’t forget to look at the rest of the list for more fun events going on this week!

Have a great week!

Sincerely,
Deandra Modica
849-6926

*Most important events:
Wednesday:
The Rocket Summer Club Infinity -- Doors open at 6 p.m.
22-year-old Bryce Avary is the man behind The Rocket Summer, a piano and guitar-driven rock n roll project that slams home a message of belonging. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Bryce has proved himself as the epitome of the hard-working musician.

Thursday:
Party in the Plaza Before the 1st Sabres playoff game – Outside HSBC Arena – 5 p.m.
The pre-game festivities get underway two hours before the start of each game outside HSBC Arena, in the Plaza area located near Perry and Illinois St. Fans can enjoy live music, along with food and drink available for purchase throughout the night. But the party doesn’t stop when the game ends! There will be drinks available for purchase after the game, along with music and coverage of the Lexus Shootout post-game show on the big screen.

Cowboy Junkies Asbury Hall at Babeville – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Cowboy Junkies is a legendary Canadian alternative country/rock band. Go to http://latentrecordings.com/cowboyjunkies/ for more info.

Friday:
Hard Rock Battle of the Bands: Qualifier #2 Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, NY – 9 p.m.
Featuring: DoDRIVER, FREE HENRY! and SPEAK EASY THREE
.
Saturday:
Buffalo Indie Market Birthday Celebration Juniper Restaurant -11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Shop local. Shop handmade from local artists & designers and join us for some Birthday fun as
BIM turns 2! FREE & Open to the Public

ECC Football Team's Annual Meat Raffle Elks Lodge Legion Parkway, Lancaster
6:00pm - 10:00pm
An evening of fun and a chance to win a ton of meat for the upcoming Spring and Summer
seasons! All proceeds go to the ECC Football team.

Sunday:
Cheerleaders of America National Championships Hamburg Fairgrounds
Doors open at 8 a.m. -Competition begins at 9 a.m.
This event features school, recreations, all star, studio, and collegiate cheerleaders & dancers. COA provides a healthy competitive environment for cheerleaders & dance students of all ages & specializes in providing creative & fun com petitions for aspiring cheerleaders & dancers.

Buffalo Greyhound Fair & Expo Hamburg Fairgrounds 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bring your family, friends, greyhounds and other leashed pets to the annual Greyhound Fair and Expo. Come and enjoy the informational tables, non-profit organizations, and check out all the various items that vendors have for sale. Pennies for Paws-donate your spare change and help our special needs greyhounds! BGA committees will be on hand to answer any questions regarding Adoptions, Communications, Fundraising, Fostering and Events. For more information about BGA, go to www.b-g-a.org.

Saturday & Sunday:
Buffalo Wings Spring Flyball Dog Racing Tournament Hamburg Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Wings have moved their annual Spring Flyball Tournament to the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Flyball is the fastest growing organized dog sport in North America & is sanctioned by the North American Flyball Association (NAFA). Flyball is a sport where two teams of dogs compete in a structured relay race. Tournaments allow large numbers of teams to compete for titles. While the sport is exciting and fast paced, it is extremely safe and beneficial for the dogs involved. Flyball not only gives your dog a job, but helps to foster a strong bond between dogs and their handlers which helps build discipline and trust. Come see these amazing Canine Athletes! For more information visit www.flyballdogs.com/buffalowings

Events List 4/12/10
Tuesday

Silverstein Xtreme Wheels Skate Park -- 6 p.m.
Silverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000.
Aurora, Abandon All Ships, The Mixtape and The Bella Donna will also perform.

Surfer Blood with special guest Turbo Fruits Soundlab – 9 p.m.
Join the Soundlab for Surfer Blood with special guest Turbo Fruits. Surfer Blood’s album, Astro Coast, is full of catchy, summery indie songs that even the most hook-laden power pop band would rightfully be jealous of.
Rolling Stones review of Surfer Blood: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2010/02/10/breaking-surfer-blood/

Wednesday

Buffalo Bisons Opening Day Coca-Cola Field -- 3:00 p.m.
The Bisons will open their home season at Coca-Cola Field vs. Pawtucket.

The Rocket Summer Club Infinity -- Doors open at 6 p.m.
22-year-old Bryce Avary is the man behind The Rocket Summer, a piano and guitar-driven rock n roll project that slams home a message of belonging. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Bryce has proved himself as the epitome of the hard-working musician.
We have a photographer for this concert but would love a writer to also review the show!

Our Town UB’s Center for the Arts -- 8 p.m.
For generations, OUR TOWN has been one of the most performed and beloved plays in America, and one of the most delightful and moving plays of the modern era. Set in the quintessential New England town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, OUR TOWN traces the lives of two young lovers, Emily and George, from childhood to marriage to full maturity, capturing the great joys and inevitable sorrows of human life. Guiding us through this journey is the Stage Manager, a mysterious figure who seems to know the ending at the beginning, and may even provide a glimpse of the secret bittersweet meaning behind our common lives.

Thursday

Party in the Plaza Before the 1st Sabres playoff game – Outside HSBC Arena -- 5 p.m.
The pre-game festivities get underway two hours before the start of each game outside HSBC Arena, in the Plaza area located near Perry and Illinois St. Fans can enjoy live music, along with food and drink available for purchase throughout the night. But the party doesn’t stop when the game ends! There will be drinks available for purchase after the game, along with music and coverage of the Lexus Shootout post-game show on the big screen.

Cowboy Junkies Asbury Hall at Babeville – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Cowboy Junkies is a legendary Canadian alternative country/rock band. Go to http://latentrecordings.com/cowboyjunkies/ for more info.

Our Town UB’s Center for the Arts -- 8 p.m.
For generations, OUR TOWN has been one of the most performed and beloved plays in America, and one of the most delightful and moving plays of the modern era. Set in the quintessential New England town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, OUR TOWN traces the lives of two young lovers, Emily and George, from childhood to marriage to full maturity, capturing the great joys and inevitable sorrows of human life. Guiding us through this journey is the Stage Manager, a mysterious figure who seems to know the ending at the beginning, and may even provide a glimpse of the secret bittersweet meaning behind our common lives.

Friday

Chris Conlon - Paranormal TV Network - "Poltergeist" Lecture Laughlin’s (333 Franklin Street) -- 7 p.m.
Mason Winfield invites you to a Spiritual Lecture, featuring Chris Conlon, of the Paranormal TV Network at Laughlin’s. The lecture will focus on Poltergeist activity in Western New York. Could the movie "Poltergeist" really happen? Learn the facts and fiction at this event!
For more info visit www.christopherconlon.webs.com

Noises Off Lancaster Opera House 7:30 p.m.
Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through 'Nothing On'. This Tony Award-winning play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control.

Our Town UB’s Center for the Arts -- 8 p.m.
For generations, OUR TOWN has been one of the most performed and beloved plays in America, and one of the most delightful and moving plays of the modern era. Set in the quintessential New England town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, OUR TOWN traces the lives of two young lovers, Emily and George, from childhood to marriage to full maturity, capturing the great joys and inevitable sorrows of human life. Guiding us through this journey is the Stage Manager, a mysterious figure who seems to know the ending at the beginning, and may even provide a glimpse of the secret bittersweet meaning behind our common lives.

Hard Rock Battle of the Bands: Qualifier #2 Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, NY – 9 p.m.
Featuring: DoDRIVER, FREE HENRY! and SPEAK EASY THREE

Saturday

Rockin' the Commons 2010 SUNY Fredonia - Barker Commons, Temple and Main St., Fredonia 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Rockin' the Commons is an annual team cure sanctioned benefit for Roswell Park Cancer Institute organized by Fredonia Radio Systems. This year, the event will be held in honor of Nick Spawn, a SUNY Fredonia student who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in December 2008. All of the proceeds from the event will go to Roswell Park to benefit research and patient care of those diagnosed with ALL. There will be live entertainment, a Children's Fest, Chinese Auction, and Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ.

Buffalo Indie Market Birthday Celebration Juniper Restaurant -11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Shop local. Shop handmade from local artists & designers and join us for some Birthday fun as
BIM turns 2! FREE & Open to the Public

Reinstein Woods Earth Day Celebration Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, Depew
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A family-friendly way to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.
Play the carbon footprint game; go on a green building scavenger hunt, win earth-friendly door prizes, and take part in the making of a "Carbon Dioxide Quilt". Take home a tree seedling to plant along with energy saving ideas! DEC exibits, crafts and games for kids, guided nature walks, food, and more! More info at http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html

Springfest 10 UB’s Center for the Arts -- 3:30 p.m.
Three Days Grace, N.E.R.D, Lady Danville & Anberlin will perform.

ECC Football Team's Annual Meat Raffle Elks Lodge Legion Parkway, Lancaster
6:00pm - 10:00pm
An evening of fun and a chance to win a ton of meat for the upcoming Spring and Summer
seasons! All proceeds go to the ECC Football team.

Early Show with Places and Numbers - Late Show with Do It With Malice – The Mohawk Place
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Ben and Deandra will be at both shows shooting video and interviewing some of the bands! Come hang out with us, take some photos and check out some great bands.
Join the Mohawk Place for an early show featuring Places and Numbers with special guests Standard of Living, Sadie, Farewell Manchester and Arctic Death. Then stick around and check out Do It with Malice at the late show.

The Waiting Room Tralf Music Hall – Doors open at 7 p.m.
"The Waiting Room is America's number one Genesis and Peter Gabriel Tribute band!"
7:00
Noises Off Lancaster Opera House 7:30 p.m.
Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through 'Nothing On'. This Tony Award-winning play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control.

Our Town UB’s Center for the Arts -- 8 p.m.
For generations, OUR TOWN has been one of the most performed and beloved plays in America, and one of the most delightful and moving plays of the modern era. Set in the quintessential New England town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, OUR TOWN traces the lives of two young lovers, Emily and George, from childhood to marriage to full maturity, capturing the great joys and inevitable sorrows of human life. Guiding us through this journey is the Stage Manager, a mysterious figure who seems to know the ending at the beginning, and may even provide a glimpse of the secret bittersweet meaning behind our common lives.

Rick Alviti’s Elvis Tribute Riviera Theatre –8:00 pm
A dynamic, action-packed Las Vegas style show like no other! Along with the talented members of the Rick Alviti Show band and backup singers, Rick’s performance mesmerizes his audience

Sunday

Cheerleaders of America National Championships Hamburg Fairgrounds
Doors open at 8 a.m. - Competition begins at 9 a.m.
This event features school, recreations, all star, studio, and collegiate cheerleaders & dancers. COA provides a healthy competitive environment for cheerleaders & dance students of all ages & specializes in providing creative & fun com petitions for aspiring cheerleaders & dancers.

Buffalo Wings Spring Flyball Dog Racing Tournament Hamburg Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Wings have moved their annual Spring Flyball Tournament to the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Flyball is the fastest growing organized dog sport in North America & is sanctioned by the North American Flyball Association (NAFA). Flyball is a sport where two teams of dogs compete in a structured relay race. Tournaments allow large numbers of teams to compete for titles. While the sport is exciting and fast paced, it is extremely safe and beneficial for the dogs involved. Flyball not only gives your dog a job, but helps to foster a strong bond between dogs and their handlers which helps build discipline and trust. Come see these amazing Canine Athletes! For more information visit www.flyballdogs.com/buffalowings

Buffalo Greyhound Fair & Expo Hamburg Fairgrounds 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bring your family, friends, greyhounds and other leashed pets to the annual Greyhound Fair and Expo. Come and enjoy the informational tables, non-profit organizations, and check out all the various items that vendors have for sale. Pennies for Paws-donate your spare change and help our special needs greyhounds! BGA committees will be on hand to answer any questions regarding Adoptions, Communications, Fundraising, Fostering and Events. For more information about BGA, go to www.b-g-a.org.

Our Town UB’s Center for the Arts -- 2:00 p.m.
For generations, OUR TOWN has been one of the most performed and beloved plays in America, and one of the most delightful and moving plays of the modern era. Set in the quintessential New England town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, OUR TOWN traces the lives of two young lovers, Emily and George, from childhood to marriage to full maturity, capturing the great joys and inevitable sorrows of human life. Guiding us through this journey is the Stage Manager, a mysterious figure who seems to know the ending at the beginning, and may even provide a glimpse of the secret bittersweet meaning behind our common lives.

Noises Off Lancaster Opera House 2:30 p.m.
Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through 'Nothing On'. This Tony Award-winning play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control.