Special Events
thurs. 17
.Who You Know Expo - A
business trade show with exhibitors,
workshops and a networking reception,
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at
the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden
Ave., Cheektowaga; free with
preregistration at
www.W hoYouKnowExpo.com
.Food & Wine Fest - Annual
fundraiser for Shea's, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 at Shea's Performing
Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; $.
829-1192, www.sheas.org
thurs. 17-sun. 20
.Camping World RV Show -
Come out and see the newest RVs,
travel trailers, fifth wheels and pop-ups,
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, April 17,
through Saturday, April 19, and 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the
Agri-Center at the Fairgrounds, 5600
McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $.
649-3900
fri. 18
.India Night! - A celebration of
India, with authentic Indian music,
dance and cuisine. Performances by
Triveni. Tickets for food may be
purchased at the event, 6:30-9 p.m.
Friday, April 18 at the International
Institute of Buffalo, 864 Delaware Ave.,
Buffalo; free.
.Upscale Singers to Hold April
Dance - The dance will have the
band Flip Side, free snacks and door
prizes starting at 9:30 p.m. at the
Falcon's Hall, 445 Warner Road,
Depew; $. 651-3035
sat. 19
.Niagara County Yearlong
Bicentennial Celebration - As
part of the yearlong celebration of
Niagara County, the Bicentennial
Commission will present the
Bicentennial 5K Run. The course will
tie the old and the new back together
with the race course beginning in Erie
County and finishing in Niagara
County, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19. The
race begins at Tonawanda Creek (near
Campbell Boulevard) and ends at St.
Paul's Church on Old Campbell Road in
Wendelville; $. Preregister online at
www.Niagara2008.com
sun. 20
.Cooking with Heat - Special
event featuring second season's "The
Next Food Network Star" winner Guy
Fiere, who now hosts Food Network's
"Ultimate Recipe Showdown," "Diners,
Drive-Ins and Dives," and "Guy's Big
Bite." Fiere takes the stage in a live
cooking show at 2 p.m. Sunday, April
20 at the Seneca Allegany Casino &
Hotel, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd.,
Salamanca; $. 1-888-913-3377,
www.senecaalleganycasino.com
.Traditional Ethnic Dinner -
The menu will consist of Polish sausage,
cabbage rolls, pierogi, mixed vegetables,
dessert and beverages, 2-5 p.m. Sunday,
April 20 at Saint Basil's Church, 3653
Walden Ave., Cheektowaga; $. 833-4887
.Beautiful Beginnings Bridal
Fair - The second annual bridal fair
takes place 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at
Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road,
Williamsville; free. Brides may register
at the mall security desk or online at
www.shopeasternhills.com under
Upcoming Events. A grand prize valued
at more than $1,000 will be given to one
lucky bride who registers before April
16.
.Guitar Hero Tournament -
First annual tournament of air guitar
interactive video game will run 11
a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the
Loyal Order of Moose Club, 5437
Broadway, Lancaster; $. 686-9041,
homepages.roadrunner.com/pjpaella/
Guitar Hero