Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Events happening this weekend

Here are just a few of the events happening this weekend in western New York.

St. Patrick's Day Beer Tasting at the Burchfield Penny Arts Center. Friday March 11 from 5:30-7:30
Get ready for St. Patrick's Day by sampling some beer. Featured beers include Flying Bison, Ithaca Beer Company, Heineken Light, New Castle and Don Equis. There will be live music by The LeftOvers. Tickets are $20 members, $25 non-members call 878-4529 for more info. Burchfield Penny Arts Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, www.burchfieldpenney.org

Who Bounced the Bouncer: a 1920's Speakeasy Mystery on the Niagara Wine Trail. March 11, 12, 13
If you prefer wine over beer, check out this month's special wine trail event along the Niagara Wine Trail. For this murder mystery weekend, participants will collect a clue at each winery, along with a sampling of their wine. Visit all 13 participating wineries and see if you can solve the mystery. Tickets are $20/person. see www.niagarawinetrail.org for details.

Buffalo Home and Garden Show, Buffalo Convention Center. March 11-13 If you're looking to do some home improvements this year, don't forget to check out the home show www.buffalohomeshow.com

Winter Carnival, Holiday Valley. Mark the end of another ski season at this annual event which takes place at Holiday Valley Ski Resort and throughout the village of Ellicottville. www.holidayvalley.com

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