Ticket for sale

Rachelle Roberts, one of our Buffalo.com interns is selling her ticket to the Keith Urban/Sugarland show. It's $40.

Email Rachelle at lakeontlady@gmail.com

If you're interested, she'll meet you at the HSBC Arena at 5pm Thursday.

Thanks!

Deanna

Events 10/5/09

I received a pair of comp tix to Tony Blair at UB Wednesday – if you want them, first come, first served.


A few reminders:

If you need another stack of cards to hand-out at events (this goes for writers and photographers) – let me know. I can either mail them out or you can pick them up at The News.

Are you linking your photo galleries, articles, and blogs on MyBuffalo.com to your social network pages (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.)? Are you making sure the organizers of the events also see your work? If no, why not? Brag about your great work!

This didn’t work that much last week…hopefully you’re reading this and taking action this time!

Are you active on MyBuffalo.com? Are you posting comments to other people’s photos, blogs (I’ve seen a few comments on my “Baby Chronicles” blog – thank you!), articles? Are you active on our message boards? If not, it’s time to step up. You are the “super-users” who give us great content, now’s the time to stay active - PARTICIPATE on the site!


When you are requesting events – I need three things from you: name of event, day/time, location.



Tuesday



iSciWNY Unveiling: The University at Buffalo will formally introduce a powerful new workforce development program at a news conference. iSciWNY is a comprehensive life-sciences workforce development program dedicated to preparing all Western New Yorkers, not just scientists, for new positions in Buffalo Niagara's growing life sciences industry. UB's New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, 701 Ellicott Street (2nd floor), Buffalo, 10am.



A Day in the Neighborhood with Mr. McFeely: David Newell the "Speedy Delivery" postman from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, brings a special variety show for children of all ages. 6pm, Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster





Wednesday



B-A Sport Month Media Event: The International All-Star Sports Counci together with the Buffalo Common Council will present the event with speakers from local schools, politicians, and businesses, performers will be the all-city marching band and Hutch-Tech Cheerleaders (coached by Deanna Rizzo – I did a double-take), noon



Mater Christi Award Gala: The premiere event of the Southtowns, Immaculata Academy’s 17th Mater Christi Award Gala, will honor those who serve their community as instruments of positive change. This year's honorees include the Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, Bishop of Buffalo, Cheryl Kemp Klass ’IA and Judy MacDonald for exemplifying the mission of Immaculata Academy, Michael‘s Banquet Facility4885 Southwestern Blvd, 6pm



Thursday



CNBC reporter at UB: Steve Liesman, UB grad and senior economics reporter for CNBC, will give a presentation on The Great Recession and the future. Center for Tomorrow on UB's North (Amherst) Campus, 9-11 am.



Ben Folds Five with the BPO: We have a writer but no photographer yet, North Carolina native comes to Kleinhans, 8pm



UB HOF Induction: The University at Buffalo will hold its Dr. and Mrs. Edmond J. Gicewicz Family UB Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 8 in the Center for the Arts atrium on the UB North (Amherst) Campus. Three UB alumni will be inducted into the hall of fame, while two UB alumni will be presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Gugino, Part of UB's True Blue Days, the induction ceremony will begin at 7 pm.



Club Paradise On The Rocks: Area's up and coming original alternative and indie rock artists: Falling Into Place, The Failure, Vertigo, 7pm



“The Office” Screening: Check out the wedding show that was shot in Niagara Falls at the Hard Rock. Seating @ 7 PM show @ 9 PM









Friday



Domestic Violence in the Workplace with Theatre of Change: In partnership with the UB School of Management, and sponsored by the Allstate Foundation, Haven House will be hosting a performance by Theatre for Change, an award-winning troupe of professional actors, writers and directors who use the power of theatre to address current social issues. Temple Beth Zion, 9-11am





BSC Men's Soccer vs. SUNY Oswego, Buffalo State, 4pm.



Moe: Join the Town Ballroom for progressive rockers, moe. I need to know about this one ASAP to contact the promoters. 7pm



Man of La Mancha: request by the Niagara Theatre Regional Guild for Buffalo.com to cover this production. The score also contains one of the most famous songs on Broadway “The Impossible Dream”, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Tonawanda, 7:30pm



Beatlemania Now: Recapture the excitement, mood and frantic intensity of the 1960s as you revisit historic moments in the lives and deaths of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., the raging war in Vietnam, protests in the streets, “Flower Power”, “Peace and Love”, space exploration and see film footage and TV commercials of the times, as the cast meticulously performs more than 30 Beatles’ classics! The Historic Riviera Theatre, 8pm.



Free Music Friday: eXit! with special guest appearance by Frankie Scinta;

8 PM – Midnight



Josh Gracin: We have a photographer, but not a reviewer yet, Seneca Niagara Casino, 8pm



Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! Fright Night Field Trip will be scarier than ever with new, bigger frights as you are driven through a horrifying field trip through the haunted Darien Lake campground! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center





Michael John: Billy Joel Tribute, Lancaster Opera House 7:30pm



Saturday



Earth Science Day, talk to geologists, view drill rig demonstrating drilling & coring, view sunspots, other activities, Penn Dixie Site, Hamburg 9am-3pm



Make a Splash the Art Happening of the Season: Local artists, students, teens, children, parents and professionals from all backgrounds are invited to “make a splash” in the Western New York art scene by participating in the art happening of the season. Western New York artists and “would-be” artists are uniting to create a unique color mural for our community while raising critical funds for local HIV/AIDS services. ZGM Fine Arts Studio, 1045 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, 10am-4pm



Paving Ways For Children 5K, Gateway-Longview, 6350 Main St., Williamsville,NY, 10:30am





Pumpkin Olympics: Fall Festival Weekend #3, corn stalk relay, pumpkin guts, pumpkin dash, skeleton hunt, Pumpkin Drop (Mon.) - 97 contestants run to find a prize after 1,000 lb. Pumpkin smashes from a crane, Steve Dahlke master pumpkin carver, For times and more info check out http://www.greatpumpkinfarm.com/WeekendThree.asp



Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! Fright Night Field Trip will be scarier than ever with new, bigger frights as you are driven through a horrifying field trip through the haunted Darien Lake campground! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center





Marble Orchard Ghost Walks: During the 1 1/2 hour walk, you'll learn of the grim and ghastly deeds of Lewiston's best...and worst. You'll hear classic ghost stories, myths and tales of tragedy, crime, mayhem and murder. Lewiston Courtyard, 476 Center Street, 7pm.





Man of La Mancha: request by the Niagara Theatre Regional Guild for Buffalo.com to cover this production. The score also contains one of the most famous songs on Broadway “The Impossible Dream”, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Tonawanda, 7:30pm

EVERY TIME I DIE AND BRING ME THE HORIZON: Town Ballroom, 7:30pm



Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra provides the live soundtrack for a special one-night-only screening of The American Film Institute’s #1 Romantic Comedy of All Time and Chaplin’s own personal favorite film at 8pm in Kleinhans Music Hall. There’ll be a pre-concert talk at 6pm in the Mary Seaton Room with Frank Scheide, author of City Lights: Chaplin and the Making of Masterpieces and the leading American expert on Charlie Chaplin.



John Tesh: John and his bandmates take the stage for a high-energy evening of his best-loved sports themes and other original music, comedy, and some "intelligence
for your life." 8pm. Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo



Low Cash Cowboys: Duo of Chris & Preston are a genre-bending blend of country, rock and hip-hop. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda 14120

Lea Salonga: Tony Award–winner Lea Salonga, regarded as a national treasure in her Philippine homeland, has been captivating audiences around the world. Disney fans will instantly recognize her singing voice from the film Mulan and as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. 8pm., Mainstage, Center for the Arts, North Campus



Sunday



Pumpkin Olympics: Fall Festival Weekend #3, corn stalk relay, pumpkin guts, pumpkin dash, skeleton hunt, Pumpkin Drop (Mon.) - 97 contestants run to find a prize after 1,000 lb. Pumpkin smashes from a crane, Steve Dahlke master pumpkin carver, Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley, NY just minutes from Ellicottville.

For times and more info check out http://www.greatpumpkinfarm.com/WeekendThree.asp



Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! Fright Night Field Trip will be scarier than ever with new, bigger frights as you are driven through a horrifying field trip through the haunted Darien Lake campground! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center



Upstate XC #2: The second race of this year's Upstate XC series takes place October 11, at Beaver Island State Park. 11am



Monday



Pumpkinville: Fall Family Fun on a 200 acre Pumkin Farm with Rides, Pumpkin Picking, Apple Cider Drinking and Pressing Demonstrations, Pumpkin Doughnuts, Duck Derby, Hayrides, Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Goat Mountain, Corn Cannon Shot, and Storyland. See 1000 lb Pumpkins! Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley, NY just minutes from Ellicottville.



Gaslight Anthem: Town Ballroom, 7pm

Events 9/28/09

Hey all,

Great work by everyone this weekend. Our traffic is skyrocketing over the last couple days (I think it could have something to do with Bill Parker’s gallery from the Jills Calendar Release Party, but of course I’m just guessing here :))

I see that our photographers are using more appropriate titles and descriptions for photos and sets, thank you!

Our writers are also flexing those creative muscles…we’re throwing out the rules and writing from a more entertaining perspective!

I have a box of MyBuffalo.com cards on my desk – if you need another stack of cards to hand-out at events (this goes for writers and photographers) – let me know. I can either mail them out or you can pick them up at The News.

Are you linking your photo galleries, articles, and blogs on MyBuffalo.com to your social network pages (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.)? Are you making sure the organizers of the events also see your work? If no, why not? Brag about your great work!

I’m sure that most of you have received MyBuffalo.com t-shirts. If not, let me know and I’ll get one to you. I encourage everyone to wear them while taking photos and writing articles at events.

Are you active on MyBuffalo.com? Are you posting comments to other people’s photos, blogs (I’ve seen a few comments on my “Baby Chronicles” blog – thank you!), articles? Are you active on our message boards? If not, it’s time to step up. You are the “super-users” who give us great content, now’s the time to stay active - PARTICIPATE on the site!

When you are requesting events – I need three things from you: name of event, day/time, location. PLEASE do not reply back to this email, instead create a new one with Buffalo.com event request in the subject line.


Thanks again to all!


Deanna


Tuesday

What Moves You program with the Buffalo Bills & Quizmaster Dennis George: Buffalo.com went last year, the event was lots of fun, several Buffalo Bills players were in attendance, trivia with an auditorium full of Buffalo school kids to teach them about health and wellness, 10am-noon

Buffalo City Mission Open House: Visitors will take two 15-minute tours through the emergency shelters, chapels, guest rooms and kitchen areas of both facilities. Visitors also will meet some of the Mission’s successful residents who are willing to share their inspiring stories. Shuttles will escort individuals from the Men’s Community Center to Cornerstone Manor, which is located a couple blocks away. 100 E. Tupper Street, 11am-11pm.

A Day to Remember: A Day to Remember with special guests Parkway Drive, In Fear & Faith and I See Stars. Town Ballroom, 6pm

Wednesday

Greg Giraldo: Greg Giraldo is known for his distinct delivery and his skills in ranting, never allowing his rhythm to be broken. He performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan and was a regular panelist on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Bear’s Den Showroom, Seneca Niagara Casino, 8pm

Thursday

Final Fear: Dark Raven Manor & Scare at The Fair combine to take fright to the next level with Final Fear! Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg

David Sedaris: With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humor writers. The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present David Sedaris in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. 8pm

Senses Fail With Special Guests…A Skylit Drive/ Fact/Closure in Moscow head to Xtreme Wheels, 8pm

Friday

Pumpkinville Fall Family Fun: A full day of family fun featuring the Bounty Barn with locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products. Pumpkinville4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley 9am- 7pm

Haven House 30th Anniversary Luncheon: Including a keynote speech by Ms. Hedda Nussbaum. Ms. Nussbaum, battered and bruised after years of torture by her domestic partner, Joel Steinberg, was abruptly thrown into the public spotlight in November, 1987 after Steinberg assaulted and killed their daughter, Lisa. She went on to become an advocate for other battered women. She will be sharing her story and signing copies of her book “Surviving Intimate Terrorism.” Verbena Grill, 930 Maple Road, Williamsville, 11:30am-1:00pm


Sabres Power Play Luncheon: This season the Buffalo Sabres are introducing the Power Play Luncheon, a three-part series in the HSBC Arena Harbour Club. The first lunch will feature Larry Quinn, Darcy Regier and Lindy Ruff, the day before the team drops the puck on the 2009-10 season. In addition, current Sabres players and coaches will join patrons at each table during lunch. Noon

In Good Company: The Albright-Knox Art Gallery presents an exhibition of more than fifty seldom-seen works by forty-seven artists from its extraordinary Permanent Collection. In Good Company will be on view beginning this weekend through January 2, 2010, Albright-Knox.

Scare-assic Park Pirate Adventure: weapon demos, hay ride, children dig for bones of Pirate Morgan Jones for prizes, pirate tavern with “scurvy dogs” for purchase, snacks, fossil digging by lantern light, telescopes to view planets & constellations, Penn Dixie Site, Hamburg 4-9pm

House of Horrors & Haunted Catacombs: The House Of Horrors Is ALL NEW for 2009 and is bigger, longer and scarier than ever before!!! Garden Village Plaza, 2343 Union Road, Cheektowaga, Kiss 98.5 will be there from 6-8pm

Street Mainfesto, With special guests Broadway Calls/Outernational, Club Infinity - 8166 Main Street, Williamsville, 7pm

UB Men’s Soccer vs. Niagara, UB Stadium, 7:30pm

Man of La Mancha: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents this musical, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, 7:30pm

Saturday

Pumpkinville Fall Family Fun: A full day of family fun featuring the Bounty Barn with locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products. Pumpkinville4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley 9am- 7pm

Marble Orchard Ghost Walks: During the 1 1/2 hour walk, you'll learn of the grim and ghastly deeds of Lewiston's best...and worst. You'll hear classic ghost stories, myths and tales of tragedy, crime, mayhem and murder. Lewiston Courtyard, 476 Center Street, 7pm

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! Fright Night Field Trip will be scarier than ever with new, bigger frights as you are driven through a horrifying field trip through the haunted Darien Lake campground! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center,
Noon-10pm

Investigating the Paranormal: The good, the bad, and the basics. Paranormal lectures, presentations, and ghost hunt. Iron Island Museum, Lovejoy Avenue, Buffalo, Noon-6pm

WNY’s Longest Running Oktoberfest: German American Musicians Association, music performed by the G.A.M. Blaskpelle (dance band) German foods, desserts, and drinks will be available for purchase, the night will be filled with dancing, appearances by “Der Bϋrgermeister” and “Herr Dunderbeck”, first G.A.M. Germania Prince and Princess, Lamm Post, Cheektowaga, 6-10pm

Man of La Mancha: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents this musical, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, 7:30pm

Sunday

Pumpkinville Fall Family Fun: A full day of family fun featuring the Bounty Barn with locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products. Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley 9am-7pm

Artists United for Human Rights: This festival features non-stop live music, artists and business selling their wares, and directors of task forces and organizations that support human rights focusing on education, awareness and prevention of child abuse and trafficking. Aboard the USS Little Rock, Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Noon-7pm.

Cameron Carpenter at Riviera: The Riviera Theatre and Organ Preservation Society presents its Monthly Organ Concert featuring organist Cameron Carpenter. Dubbed “The Maverick Organist” by The New York Times (2006), Mr. Carpenter is known for his intensely personal, often flamboyant, performances. 2pm.

Man of La Mancha: Niagara Regional Theater Guild presents this musical, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, 3pm

Buffalo Irish Radio presents Seamus Kennedy: Fundraiser/Concert, Shannon Pub, 3pm

Barrage in Animado: We have a photographer for this event, but no writer yet. The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Barrage in "Animado" in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. 7pm

9/21/09 Events

It’s football and Halloween season. That means we are in need of high school and college photos, Bills tailgate photographers and Haunted House and Fall Festival photos. As for Bills tailgate photos: there has been some questions over where to park and who will pay for parking when you take photos. Buffalo.com/The Buffalo News will cover the cost, and you could really park anywhere (local or Bills lot) to get great photos.

There are events that we're taking photos at where alcohol is being served. Please kindly ask the people to put the drink down or at least out of the shot. We don't want to encourage unsafe partying by posting inappropriate photos on the site.

Buffalo State’s homecoming is this weekend, and there are a few different events planned. All the info is below.

It’s a pretty extensive events list this week, let me know if you have questions.

Thanks to all!

Deanna


All week

Local Restaurant Week: Sponsored by the NYS Restaurant Association (September 21-28). Dining deals for $20.09 at participating restaurants, every night this week. Visit http://westernnewyork.localrestaurantweek.com/home.cfm Writers, let me know if you’re interested in writing an article about this, we may be able to set you up.


Tuesday

Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc. presents Ghost Walk, "The Burning of Buffalo" tour every Tuesday through October 27th The tour meets at SPOT Coffee at 227 Delaware Avenue, 7pm

Dave Mason @ Seneca Niagara: There are few artists who can say they’ve worked with the music industry legends Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, George Harrison and Mama Cass Elliot. Dave Mason can. An accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, Mason has been a fixture in the music scene since the late 1960’s. Seneca Niagara Casino: Bear’s Den Showroo, 8pm…if you’re interested, I need to know ASAP.

Wednesday

UB President’s Community Address: President John B. Simpson’s fourth annual community address. He will be sharing a progress report on the implementation of UB 2020 and focusing on the work ahead for the university and the community to fulfill the promises of UB’s strategic plan. Asbury Hall, Tupper & Delaware, 8am

Plate Expectations: Former Buffalo Bills player, Steve Tasker will serve as honorary chairman of the Meals on Wheels sixth annual fundraising event, Plate Expectations, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 6pm.
Thursday

Beakers n’ Beer: The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus event, Beakers ‘N Beer returns for 2009 with a new venue! Networking social events for employees at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Ulrich's Tavern, 674 Ellicott Street, 5-7pm

Modal Kombat: A multimedia concert with big screen video game action choreographed by pitch changes from live dueling classical guitarists. Performed by guitarists and concept originators David Hindman and Evan Drummond, Works include: Mortal Kombat, MarioKart, Pong, and Tetris, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo State College Rockwell Hall.

Friday

International Tiger Day: Third and fourth graders from BPS #61 will be painting portraits of the Zoo's Amur tigers as part of the worldwide International Tiger Day celebration which takes place each September. A local artist who happens to be disabled is providing the kids with a rough sketch on each of their canvases, and the kids will be bringing the artwork to life. Buffalo Zoo, 10am

House of Horrors & Haunted Catacombs: The House Of Horrors is advertised as bigger, longer and scarier than ever before!!! Kiss 98.5 will be there Friday night, so the kids and teens will be there in droves. Garden Village Plaza, 2343 Union Road, Cheektowaga
6-8pm

Bunkers in Baghdad 2nd Annual Happy Hour: The Happy Hour will feature an open bar and plenty of food. All proceeds will go to Bunkers in Baghdad to enable us to continue shipping donated golf equipment out to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and to veterans programs across the United States. There will be several raffles, at The Steer 3151 Main Street. 6-8p.m.

3rd Annual Kevin Guest House Oktoberfest: Features live entertainment by The Frankfurters. All proceeds benefit Kevin Guest House, the nation's first
hospital hospitality house. Erie Basin Marina 329 Erie St., Buffalo

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY 14040, 6-10pm

Relevant Worship @Town Ballroom: The band Relevant Worship, an organic collective of faith-inspired musicians, will film their first live concert DVD in front of a diverse audience of about 1,000 Western New Yorkers. The all-ages concert will take place at the Town Ballroom and will also feature the hip-hop CD release party for Christ Records' Stephen Kulu, 7pm.

Comedy Night: Get ready to laugh the night away with two great comics. Jay Phillips starred in Baby Mama and has been seen on HBO‛s Def Comedy Jam, Jimmy Kimmel and the Late, Late Show. Jeff Dye was a finalist of Last Comic Standing in 2008! The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College 8pm
Free Music Friday: Join the Hard Rock Cafe for Free Music Friday featuring live music by SEVEN DAY FAITH, 8 p.m.


Saturday

Homecoming Parade & Wegmans Shopping Cart Float Competition, Buffalo State College Sports Arena: Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to register for a shopping cart, courtesy of Wegmans, and turn it into a Homecoming float. Last year, nearly 60 groups, organizations, and individuals took part. Excellent photo opp. Floats are judged at 8:30am, mile-long parade starts at 10:15am

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival: Celebrate the season with fresh produce from the region and Autumn activities and entertainment at each winery. For more info go to: http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html, 10am-6pm

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY 14040, 12-10pm

Buffalo State Homecoming Game: Coyer Field will be rocking when the Bengals
take on Western Connecticut State 12:05, get there early to catch tailgaters in parking lots.

Rockin’ by the Runway: Part of Mercy Flight’s open house, live band, food and beer tent. 100 Amherst Villa Road, 4pm-9pm

Frightworld: Frightworld America’s Screampark, features 5 unique haunted attractions under one roof, 3097 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY (Northtown Plaza), Kiss 98.5 will be there 7-9pm

Williams & Ree: Williams & Ree, also known as “The Indian and the White Guy” are a comedy duo who has been performing together for over 30 years. Mixing their comedic talent with songwriting, Williams & Ree delight audiences with a unique humor where they “pick on everyone, no matter what their background.” Seneca Niagara Casino,
Bear's Den Showroom, 8 pm.

Sunday

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival: Celebrate the season with fresh produce from the region and Autumn activities and entertainment at each winery. For more info go to: http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html, 10am-6pm

Shea’s 18th Annual 5K Run for the Arts: 646 Main Street, 11:30am

Fright Fest at Darien Lake: Darien Lake will scare the YELL out of you! 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, 12-8pm

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival: Celebrate the season with fresh produce from the region and Autumn activities and entertainment at each winery. For more info go to: http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/pages/events.html, 12pm-6pm

Bills Tailgate Parties: We need photographers to head out to the parties to take photos of tailgaters before the Bills take on the New Orleans Saints at 4pm, contact me for more information.


Bonus Event:

Monday 9/28: Margaret Cho, Comedienne comes to WNY, live in concert. Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, 8pm

Events 9/15/09

Sorry that this took so long. I wasn't in the office on Friday or Monday...so thanks for your patience.

There's a wide variety of events on this week's list...from the 97 Rock Radiothon to some theatrical productions to the Bills tailgate parties on Sunday...who's interested?

Photographers: Please keep in mind that we love smile for the camera shots on MyBuffalo.com and our target demographic is teens and young people between the ages of 18-34.

If you'd like to get your photo featured on the homepage, give us

-a beautiful picture

-the MyBuffalo.com logo

-beautiful young people

-or all of the above

If you feel that a specific photo should be featured, bring it to my attention in an email. Please do not email the photo itself, as my mailbox is very limited on space.

Writers: We're all about enterprise stories. You don't always have to write an article about an event, if you have another topic in mind, let me know.

As always, let me know if you're interested (please specify name of event, time, and location) or if you have questions.

Thank you!

Deanna

Thursday
15th Annual 97Rock Radiothon for Make-A-Wish: We covered it last year, and received another request for this year’s event, 6am Thursday-10am Friday

Winds, Waves & Wines: Some of New York’s Finest wineries with tastings from their cellars, elegant hors d’oeuvres, exotic desserts and gourmet coffees, benefits the Aquarium of Niagara, Conference Center, Niagara Falls 6-9pm

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame CD Release Party: Featuring Performances by Hall of Fame Inductees: The Headers, Gretchen Schulz with the Morvells, Joyride and Terry Sullivan, 8pm.

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 7:30pm.

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers." Irish Classical Theatre, 7:30pm.

Friday

3rd annual Wine Wheels & Song event: Spotted has been there for the past two years, and we’ve been asked to return. WNY Event Centre, Clarence, 6-10pm

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers."

Irish Classical Theatre, 7:30pm.

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 7:30pm.

Frightworld: Ready for Halloween yet? They are at America’s Screampark, features 5 Scary Haunted Attractions, and recognized as one of the top 7 haunts in the country by Hauntworld Magazine, Northtown Plaza, Sheridan Drive, Amherst.

Free Music Friday at the Hard Rock: JJ Swing, Hard Rock Niagara Falls, 8pm

Local Music Showcase: XTreme Wheels: Featuring This is Voyage, Tastes Like Burning, Tubestar, Siriun Geomerty, & Rising Anthem, 456 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 6pm
UB Men’s Soccer vs. Cleveland State, UB Stadium, 7:30 pm

Kristen Schaal: Kristen Schaal is best known for her recurring role as super fan / stalker "Mel" on the HBO comedy "Flight of the Conchords," and as the Senior Women's Correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." She is also one of the rising stars of the alternative comedy scene, Center for the Arts - University at Buffalo, 8pm

Saturday

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk: Delaware Park, 8am-1pm

Out of the Darkness Community Walk: Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Delaware Park Rose Garden, Buffalo, 9am

Saddle Up for Roswell 4th annual Fundraising Event Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center, 7913 14067 Chestnut Ridge Road, Gasport, NY, 11:00am-3:00pm http://chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com/

Fall Festival: interactive exhibits from nature and environmental organizations and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, 10-4pm

Hamburg Oktoberfest: A real authentic Oktoberfest hosted by the Hamburg VBAC. Memorial Park at Lake and Union, Village of Hamburg, 3-10.

Worlds Largest Yard Sale: Hundreds of Vendors Indoors & Outdoors, Yard & Garage Sale Items, Crafters, Great New & Used finds, Antiques-Collectibles, Gifts & Holiday Items, Jewelry, Furniture, Clothing, Kids Toys-Games, Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 8:30am-4pm

Civil War Living History Weekend, talk to soldiers, candlelight tour on Sat. at dusk (theatrical presentation), limited to small groups, pre-register for tour, Hull Family Home and Farmstead, Lancaster 10am-4pm

Dunlop Ride for Charity: All proceeds donated to Make-A-Wish of WNY & Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Dunlop Tire Plant/Sheridan Park Time: 10am-8pm

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers." Irish Classical Theatre, 3 & 7:30pm.

Quaker Arts Festival, over 300 artists & craftsmen, free admission, entertainment, food, Sa. 10am-5pm

Local Music Showcase: XTreme Wheels: Featuring Paper Armor, Panda Bear Rebellion, Rescue Dawn, Picture To Burn, and Meet Me In March, 456 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 6pm

Buffalo Bills 50th Season Exhibit Tour, join curator/collector Greg Tranter for a tour of the museum exhibit, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society

Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Runway Show: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 7:30pm
Football Basics Course, learn fundamentals of football from Buffalo Bills Alumni, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society 6:30-8pm

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 7:30pm.

Sunday

Bills Tailgate Parties: The crazy fans will probably start tailgating around 8am…and the fun will continue until game time at 1pm. We’ll have a video crew at the parties too…taping all the fun 

Civil War Living History Weekend, talk to soldiers, candlelight tour on Sat. at dusk (theatrical presentation), limited to small groups, pre-register for tour, Hull Family Home and Farmstead, Lancaster 10am-4pm

Quaker Arts Festival, over 300 artists & craftsmen, free admission, entertainment, food, free shuttle every 1/2 hour to and from Chestnut Ridge Park, 10am-4pm

Shea’s 5K Run and Walk: The Spotlight Committee of Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 11 am-2 pm

Grenadine: Play about four friends who embark on a fantastical journey to win the heart of the fabled Grenadine. The bonds of friendship are challenged and ultimately reaffirmed by the quartet’s journey through an unfamiliar landscape. Road Less Traveled Theatre, 2pm.

Buffalo Wedding Magazine's Perfect Bridal Show: Statler Hotel, Delaware Avenue, Noon-4pm

Blood Brothers: Now in its 21st year of production on London's West End, this enormously popular musical tells the deeply moving story of twins separated at birth who, unaware of their true relationship and living at opposite ends of society, declare themselves "blood brothers." Irish Classical Theatre, 2pm.

UB Women’s Soccer at Canisius, 4pm

Nickel City Chef Competition: Nickel City Chef is Western New York’s only live cooking competition, featuring top chefs from our region, local ingredients and feisty challengers. Artisan Kitchens & Baths, 200 Amherst Street, Buffalo, 3-5:30pm

Events list

It will be emailed out and posted here on Tuesday.

Thanks,

Deanna

Music is Art & My Availability

Hey all,

Music is Art is Saturday...another chance to hit our target demo!

Here’s the schedule for MIA:

Deandra (writer): 1-3pm
Deanna (photos, videos): 1-?
Joe (photos): 2-3
Dave (photos): 4-6
Darleen (photos): call or email me to tell me when you’ll be getting there (There will be a +1 for you too)

All of you are on the media list. Report to the check in tent, which will be to the left of the grounds near the road. Call me if you have any problems finding it.

There will be a t-shirt toss during the afternoon. All are invited to join me as we throw our shirts to anxious members of the crowd.

I will have at least 20 t-shirts to give away.

Most of you have probably have received your t-shirts by now (Deandra, I’ll bring a small black one for you). Please wear them on Saturday!

Lots of smile for the camera shots please! If you can get them to hold up the cards and stickers, that will ensure them a better chance of being featured on the Buffalo.com homepage.

I will be available via my cell phone tomorrow, won’t be in the office Friday or Monday.

Thanks,

Deanna