Ellicottville, Holiday Valley host Winter Carnival and Mardi Gras

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The Village of Ellicottville and Holiday Valley Resort, located on Route 219, will host their annual Winter Carnival and Mardi Gras celebration on Friday through Sunday, March 10-12, with two big parades, fun and games, and a food drive to benefit the Ellicottville Food Pantry.

On Saturday and Sunday, get something to eat at the all-day Safety Patrol Cookout at Yodeler Lodge (10 a.m.-5 p.m.). From 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, enjoy the music of Mo Porter at the Yodeler Lodge, and at 6:30 p.m. watch the Village transform for the annual Mardi Gras Parade.

On Sunday, the Ski Patrol Pancake Breakfast (9 a.m.) is followed by the Costume Parade at noon at the resort (line-up at 11:45 a.m.). The 21-and-over crowd can check out the Wine and Cheese Party with the Ellicottville Ski Club, or the Lederhosen Ski Club’s hot dog cookout, both outside the Holiday Valley Lodge at noon. The popular Dummy Downhill at Yodeler takes place at 2 p.m.

A drop box for canned goods will be located at the area Tops Market on Friday, March 10 from 4:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 11 from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., as well as downtown during the Mardi Gras parade.

Find a full schedule of events here.

Get more information about Ellicottville and the Winter Carnival at www.ellicottvilleny.com. 

Five Things to do in March 2017

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Cavalcade of Cars – Friday through Sunday, March 3-5 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Events Center. The 24^th annual show will feature hot rods, classics, custom cars, race cars, motorcycles, vendors and more, plus live music Friday and Saturday. Hours are Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; admission is $13 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and free for kids under 6.

Winter Festival and Mardi Gras Weekend in Ellicottville – Friday through Sunday, March 10-12 throughout the village of Ellicottville. Crown the King and Queen, visit Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival, check out the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday and much more! Find out more information here.

Fabulous Feast – Saturday, March 18 from 6-10 p.m. at The Atrium @ Rich’s, 1 Robert Rich Way in Buffalo. “MacBeth’s Banquet” will feature a five-course Elizabethan-style meal plus beverages, plus live, silent and ticketed auctions, all benefitting Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Tickets are $90 per person or $170 per couple for SDP members, or $110 per person or $210 per couple for non-members – RSVP by March 6.

Maple Weekends – Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26 at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst. An interactive family event featuring a lumberjack breakfast (two seatings each day – 9:30 and 11 a.m.), maple science demonstrations and more. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day – admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children; make breakfast reservations at 716-689-1440 or here.

Tasteof Paradise – Friday, March 31 from 6-9 p.m. at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave. in Buffalo. This tropical-inspired fundraiser for the Botanical Gardens features a sneak peek at the Spring Flower Exhibit, food sampling from area restaurants and caterers, cocktails from Captain Morgan, live entertainment and raffles. Tickets are $35 for Garden members and $40 for the general public in advance – price increases to $45 after March 26.

M&T First Friday: March 3, 2017

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On the first Friday of each month, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, located at 1285 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo, opens the doors to the 1962 Knox Building to the public free of charge from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from M&T Bank.

• Drop-in Art Activity – 10 a.m.-noon, 5-7 and 8:30-9:30 p.m. – free for all ages in the Education classrooms.
• Family Fun Tour – 11-11:45 a.m. – free in the 1962 Building.
• ArtCart: Materials – noon-1:30 p.m. – free in the 1905 Building.
• Studio Art Class for Adults: Ink Drawing – 1-3 and 7:30-9:30 p.m. – free for members, $10 for non-members.
• Public Tour – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – a free tour of the 1962 Knox Building.
• “What’s Your Vision?” Tour – 4-5 p.m. – free one-hour tour.
• Jazz and Happy Hour – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – live music in the AK Café featuring George Kane.
• Gallery Talk – Jacob Kassay: OTNY and Eric Mack: Vogue Fabrics –6:30-7 p.m. – free lecture with Curatorial Assistant Jasmine Magana in the 1905 Building.
• Gallery Talk – Tamar Guimaraes and Kasper Akhoj: Studies for a Minor History of Trembling Matter and Willa Nasatir – 7-7:30 p.m. – free lecture with Curatorial Assistant Jasmine Magana in the 1905 Building.
• Performance: Slyboots Drum and Dance Ensemble – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – free in the Auditorium.

Registration is required for many classes and events – call 716-270-8292 to register and find more information at www.albrightknox.org.

BfloGirlSports: March 2017 Buffalo Bandits schedule

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• Friday, March 3 – at home against Rochester – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 4 – on the road against Rochester – 1 p.m.
• Friday, March 17 – on the road against Vancouver – 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 25 – on the road against Rochester – 7:30 p.m.

BfloGirlSports: March 2017 Buffalo Sabres schedule

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• Thursday, March 2 – v. Arizona – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 4 – v. Tampa Bay – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, March 5 – at Pittsburgh – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 7 – v. Philadelphia – 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 10 – at Columbus– 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 11 – v. Columbus – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 14 – at San Jose – 10:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 16 – at Los Angeles – 10:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 17 – at Anaheim – 10 p.m.
• Monday, March 20 – at Detroit – 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 21 – v. Pittsburgh – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 25 – v. Toronto – 7 p.m.
• Monday, March 27 – v. Florida – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 28 – at Columbus – 7 p.m.

Five Things to do in February 2017

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Lumagination – February 1-4, 7-11, and 14-21 – 6-9 p.m. except Fridays and Saturdays 6-10 p.m. – at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, located at 2655 South Park Ave. in Buffalo. The annual light show features specialty nights like Family Fun Night (February 1 and 8), Student Night (February 7 and 9), and Valentine’s Day surprises (February 14), plus additional days during winter break (February 19-21).

Buffalo Auto Show – Thursday through Sunday, February 9-12 at the Buffalo-Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St. in downtown Buffalo. In addition to the top new cars for the year, kids can visit with some of the Buffalo Bandits (Thursday), the Superheroes Alliance (Saturday and Sunday), and Buffalo Sabres alumni Danny Gare, Don Luce and Craig Ramsay.

Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament – Friday through Sunday, February 17-19 at Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St. in Buffalo. The three-day tournament, celebrating its 10^th anniversary, will host 144 teams.

Polar Bites – Thursday, February 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the Buffalo-Niagara Convention Center. This 21-and-older event will feature food samplings from some of the area’s best restaurants, basket and silent auctions and visits with some Zoo “ambassadors.” Tickets are $30 presale and $40 at the door – includes admission, samplings, two drink tickets and free parking.

Madd Tiki Winter Luau – Saturday, February 25 from4 p.m.-midnight at Buffalo RiverWorks. The third annual winter beach festival features live music and performances, beach games and djs.

M&T First Friday: February 3, 2017

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On the first Friday of each month, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, located at 1285 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo, opens the doors to the 1962 Knox Building to the public free of charge from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from M&T Bank.

• Drop-in Art Activity – 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. – free in the Education classrooms.
• Family Fun Tour – 11-11:45 a.m. – free in the 1962 Building.
• Mobile ArtCart – Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One: Humor and Satire from the Collection – noon-1:30 p.m. – free in the Clifton Hall Link.
• Studio Art Classes for Adults – 1-3 and 7:30-9:30 p.m. – free for members, $10 for non-members.
• Public Tour – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – a free tour of the 1962 Knox Building.
• “What’s Your Vision?” Tour – 4-5 p.m. – free one-hour tour.
• Jazz and Happy Hour – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – live music in the AK Café featuring Doug Yeomans and Sue Kincaid.
• Gallery Talk – Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One: Humor and Satire from the Collection –6:30-7 and 7:30-8 p.m. – free lecture with Curatorial Assistant Jasmine Magana in the Clifton Hall Link.
• Performance: Black Rock Zydeco – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – free in the Auditorium.
• The Art of Food and Drink: Tommyrotter Distillery – 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the AK Café – $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

Registration is required for many classes and events – call 716-270-8292 to register and find more information at www.albrightknox.org.