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20th Anniversary
of First Night
Buffalo: Buffalo's
biggest drug and
alcohol free New
Year's Eve
Celebration will
mark its 20th
Anniversary in
2008. Independent
Health Foundation
is proud to present the 20th Annual First Night Buffalo, taking place on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, Decemeber 31st at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. First Night Buffalo patrons will enjoy a rich variety of entertainment ranging from interactive dance, poetry, comedy, to the performing arts like puppet shows and theatrical performances. Free parking is available at nearby Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps: Main Place Mall, Fernbach Ramp and Turner Ramp only. Free Parking is courtesy of Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps, The Buffalo Board of Parking and Mayor Byron Brown. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has extended Metro Rail service to go past 12:00 midnight on New Year's Eve. The last outbound train will leave Downtown Buffalo at 2:00 a.m. Attendees using Metro Rail can park FREE at either of Metro's two Park & Ride locations, located at UB's South Campus on Main Street or at the LaSalle Station, on Main Street just North of Hertel Avenue. All Metro bus and rail schedules can be found online at nfta.com/metro. Tickets are on sale now and available at Wegmans locations. Tickets are priced at $8.00 per person in advance and $10.00 at the door. Children 2 and under free. For a complete list of First Night Buffalo events, click here. The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is located at 153 Franklin Street and for more information on First Night Buffalo visit www.firstnightbuffalo.org.
Martini Gras: The 9th annual Martini Gras is taking place Saturday, February 7th at Shea's Performing Arts Center from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Martini Gras is a celebration of Mardi Gras as the lobby and stage of Shea's are transformed into Buffalo's own version of Bourbon Street. Dress in your best feather boa or Mardi Gras mask, Shea's will provide the beads, live music, delicious food and riverboat “gaming.” Live entertainment will be provided by Hit N' Run. Food will be provided by area restaurants and specialty martinis will be available at cash bars. Tickets are on sale now for $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Shea's Performing Arts Center is located at 646 Main Street and for more information or tickets call 716/829-1171 or visit www.sheas.org.
Happy Holidays From Seneca One Realty at One HSBC Center: Do you want to be transformed back to a place where Christmas morning was the best day of the year? The lobby of One HSBC Center is filled with memories from days gone by. Under a 15 foot, live Christmas tree there will surely be a toy you will remember. Currently residing under this brightly lit tree is the original Barbie and Midge, a wooden rocking horse, a tin dollhouse, a toy pony and a farm with farm animals, Lincoln Logs and a tricycle. How many of us remember the Jack-in-the-Box? There are no Game Boys here; only toys that were driven by imagination. The old-fashioned theme continues through all the decorations. Christmas plaid and greenery is the backdrop for an Antique Red Sleigh pulled by Santa's reindeer. How many of us remember the thrill of receiving our first train? Here you will see a 76-year-old HO Standard train. The cars are all original and look just as they did when Mr. Paul Hahnel received it as a six year old. He has loaned it to One HSBC Center for all to enjoy. Stop by the Center and enjoy memories of the past!
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The S.S.
Shea's:
On Saturday,
January 10th
Shea's Encore
Events is proud
to present The
S.S. Shea's.
The event is a
night of tasty
treats from
a scrumptious
buffet and
tropical drinks
from a life boat
cash bar. Ping Pong tournaments, Hula Hoop contests and much more will be taking place taking place on stage from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Tickets are on sale on now, $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Shea's Performing Arts Center is located at 646 Main Street in Downtown Buffalo. For more information please visit www.sheas.org or call 716/847-1410
The WNY Book Arts Collaborative New Year's Party & Fundraiser: Celebrate the New Year Holiday by joining the WNY Book Arts Center for the WNY Book Arts Collaborative New Year's Party & Fundraiseron New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31st. Help the WNY Book Arts Center take the next step in its progress towards their grand opening in the spring of 2009. See the Ball drop from the Electric Tower at 12:00 midnight from the 2 floors of the Book Arts Center. Tasteful and tasty hors d'oeuvres from Bistro Europa will be served and there will be live music from David Kane. There will also be an open bar and champagne toast at 12:00 midnight. The party will take place at 468 Washington Street (the building formerly known as Slotkin) from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and dress is 1920's black-tie optional. The party will be limited to 200 Guests and tickets are on sale now for $75.00 per person, $125.00 per couple and for WNY Book Arts Collaborative members, tickets are $60.00 per person and $100.00 per couple. For more information on the Celebration call 716/846-2740, email info@wnybookarts.org or visit www.wnybookarts.org.
Enjoy the Holidays in Downtown at Rotary Rink: 2008 - 2009 marks the 11th Annual free ice-skating season at Rotary Rink, Downtown Buffalo's only outdoor ice rink. Located at the corner of Main and Chippewa Streets in Fountain Plaza, Buffalo Place is again operating Rotary Rink for the winter season. If you are looking for something fun to do with the family over the holidays, remember Rotary Rink and our special holiday hours. Free ice-skating is available as well as skate rental for $2.00 for children and $3.00 for adults.
Hours of Operation for Rotary Rink are:
Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Closed Mondays)
Rotary Rink will be open-to-the-public through March 15, 2009 and 2008-2009 extended hours will include:
December 30th - 30th: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
December 31st: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
January 1st, 2nd, 19th, February 16th: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Rotary Rink is a weather dependent Rink. If the temperature reaches 45 degrees, please call 716/854-RINK or 716/856-3150 before you come Downtown to skate. *Snacks and beverages are available at the Rotary Rink concession area. Interested in hosting your party or special event at Rotary Rink? Click here to view our 2008-2009 Rotary Rink Party Menu.
