It's a weekend full of possibilities of cool and fun things to do in Western New York.
Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with the whole family with Civil War era events at the Buffalo History Museum, and enjoy a night of the finest craft beers in the world at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
Still looking for that perfect way to end the night on Valentine's Day? Austrian-Italian baritone singer Patrizio Buanne will delight in the Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino.
Get out there and ENJOY!
Patrizio Buanne
Bears Den at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
Fri Feb 14
A perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day evening. International singing sensation, Patrizio Buanne has performed all over the world. Now, he’s bringing his Italian pop flair to Seneca! Known for his heart-pounding concerts, Patrizio floors every audience with the help of his big band orchestra. Watch him perform hits like “Il Mondo,” "Un Angelo” and “Solo tu (My Baby)” when he takes center stage. Tickets Start at $35. See site for more details.
Buffalo On Tap
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Sat Feb 15
Buffalo‘s largest craft beer festival is just around the corner! Join us for the 2nd annual Buffalo On Tap and enjoy unlimited sampling of over 150 beers from a variety of the country’s best craft breweries, live music from Doug Yeomans and The Lo Blu Flame and The B-Side Dubs, various vendors and tons of delicious food! Click here for more details.
Abe Lincoln Birthday Celebration
The Buffalo History Museum
Sat Feb 15
Gather with us to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birthday as we continue to present the longest running celebration in US history! Civil War enactors will present a live gun salute, hear the Gettysburg Address read by a professional Abraham Lincoln impersonator, meet Mary Todd Lincoln as the birthday bash continues with live music of two bands: Irish Volunteers and The Union Fife & Drum Corps, and, as always, family fun activities and tours. More details here.
Hey Monea
Waiting Room
Sat Feb 15
Hey Monea's unique blend of classic-rock swagger, dead-on harmonies and blues-influenced guitar and piano instrumentation is instantly familiar yet refreshing at the same time and has kept them very busy playing venues, clubs, colleges, and cruises all over the country and the open ocean. The 4-piece from Canton, Ohio recently beat out 12,000 other bands worldwide to win the Hard Rock Rising Contest, which gave them the opportunity to open for Bruce Springsteen on the main stage at the Hard Rock Calling Festival in London this past July. Hey Monea's current single, "The Ballad of Moonbeam Swiner" from their most recent EP - Wine, Women and Song has been opening a lot of doors for the band and is making new fans for them daily. The band will be hard at work in the studio this fall recording their full-length CD debut with an early 2013 release scheduled.
Nancy Drew & The Mystery at Lilac Inn
Theatre of Youth
Sat Feb 15 – Sun Feb 16
Last weekend on stage! Nancy Drew, a hip young super sleuth, finds herself in a web of intrigue and suspense. Who stole the Crandall jewels? Who is the man with the crooked nose? What’s going on in the mysterious house in Dockville? And will Nancy escape certain doom in the final moments of this nail biting adventure? Join us for a thrilling performance that will keep you guessing until the very end! TOY’s very own adaptation of the original 1931 classic will have audiences, young and old, on the edge of their seats. Official site here.
The Machine
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel
Sun Feb 16
The world’s greatest tribute to the world’s greatest band, The Machine has honored Pink Floyd with 25 years of excellence— extending their legacy while creating another legacy all their own. The Machine’s authentic Floydian shows are psychedelic, spectacular and, most of all, unforgettable. Covering Pink Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, The Machine has sold out shows around the world, delivering a passionate performance with every set. Click here for more details.
Joy Behar
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
Sat Feb 15
As former co-host of ABC’s talk show The View, and host of The Joy Behar Show and Joy Behar: Say Anything!, Behar brings her hysterical humor to each and every show. Comedian, actress, writer—there’s nothing she can’t do. Now, she brings her hilarious stand-up show to the Seneca stage for one night only! Official site here.
