Milton Rogovin Collection. Thu. Feb 26 to Sat. Mar 13. In conjunction with Studio Arena Theatre's production of "Pouring the Sun," and the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, located throughout the lobby and Stage Left Lounge of Studio Arena. Exhibit is free and open the to public one hour prior to all performances. Exhibit-only admission tickets are available at the box office. h/c access, 856-5650

Art As Revelation Fri. Feb 27 to Sun. Jun 13 "Sculptures and Altars by Wes Olmsted," through March 21; "Fluxus/Realization," through March 21; "Musical Burchfields," through June 13; "Draw the Line: "Crisis Services Community Poster Competition," through May 30 (Education Corridor of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center); "The Buffalo Seminary Colby Art Program 20th Anniversary Exhibition," through May 23, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, third floor of Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College. h/c access, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo www.burchfield.org 878-6012

Rare Documents of Great Musicians. Fri. Feb 27 to Wed. Mar 31 through March 31; "The William McKinley Room," permanent exhibit, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. h/c access, 453 Porter Ave., Buffalo 885-4139

Still Life--Secrets That Objects Share. Fri. Feb 27 to Sat. Mar 27. Now receiving submissions for Western New York Artists Group exhibition to be held at Art Dialogue Gallery. Entry deadline is March 27. h/c access, 1 Linwood Ave., Buffalo 885-2251

Free Ice Skating at Rotary Rink. March, 2-7, 9-14 TU-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-6pm. Rotary Rink is an outdoor rink and is weather dependent. Call 854-RINK before you head Downtown to skate. h/c access Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, Downtown Buffalo 14203 856-3150

Solo Exhibition by Andrew Ortiz. March, 2-6 & 9-12. TU-SA 12-5pm. Nationally known Mexican-American artist Andrew Ortiz brings his acclaimed photography to Buffalo, New York for a solo exhibition. h/c access 91 Allen Street, Buffalo 14202 884-9693/884-9362

Julie Mehretu: Drawing into Painting. March, 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 TU-SA 11am-5pm, SU 12-5pm. Mehretu's semi-abstract paintings are built up with a series of acrylic layers that incorporate the dynamic visual vocabulary of maps, urban-planning grids and architectural forms. h/c access, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 882-8700

Dale Chihuly: Limited Edition Prints. Tue. Mar 2 to Sun. May 9. Rental Sales Gallery of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. h/c access, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo www.albrightknox.org 270-8215

Flanagan's Wake. Tue. Mar 2 to Sun. Mar 28. Interactive comedy, The Smith Theatre, next to Shea's Performing Arts Center; $. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday. Box office, 847-0850; www.ticketmaster.com. h/c access, 660 Main Street, Buffalo

Exhibit: Wheels of Power: Electrifying WNY. March, 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 W-SA 10am-5pm, SU 12-5pm. Buffalo's history is electrifying! The dramatic story of the impacts upon American life by generating electircity at nearby Niagara Falls. h/c access, 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo 14216 873-9644

The Western New York Artists Group's "2004 Annual Members Exhibition" Thu. Mar 4 to Fri. Apr 30 presented in two installations: the first through March 26; also April 2-30, with a reception from 7:30-9 p.m. Arpil 2, Art Dialogue Gallery. h/c access, 1 Linwood Ave., Buffalo 885-2251

Communicating Doors. Thu. Mar 4 to Sun. Apr 4. Comedy by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, presented by the Kavinoky Theatre, D'Youville College; $. h/c access, 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo 881-7668

Polk County...Unpublished works of Zora Neale Hurston. March 5-7, 12-14 F & SA 8-10:30pm; SU 4-6:30pm. This play captures the heart & soul of Black American Folk-lore. A comedy of Negro life in a sawmill camp. h/c access, 350 Masten Avenue, Buffalo 14209 884-2013

Holes-Fri. Mar 5 to Sun. Mar 28. Presented by the Theatre of Youth. Opening night is 7 p.m. March 5. Regular performances: 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Allendale Theatre; $ (box office, 884-4400). h/c access, 203 Allen Street, Buffalo

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex. March, 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 SA 10am & 1pm, SU 1pm. Tour one of the most historically significant Prairie-style houses by America's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Buffalo. 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo 856-3858

MONDAY, March 8 Buffalo Niagara WorldConnect — Diversity in Islam discussion at 5:30 p.m., United Way, 742 Delaware Ave., $50. Call 834-6793.
The Grantsmanship Center — Grant preparation and foundation funding workshop, American Red Cross, 786 Delaware Ave., through March 12. Cost is $825. Call Lisa Prince Baker at 878-2373.

Bette Midler. 03/09/2004 Pop/contemporary. 8 p.m. March 9. HSBC Arena. 855-4444. $39.50-$125

03/09/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents Pouring the Sun

03/09/2004-Roy Wooten and the Isaiah Williams Project Roy"Futureman" Wooten, joined Bela Fleck and his brother Victor to form Bela Fleck and the Flecktones in 1990 bringing funk, jazz and r&b into the realm of progressive bluegrass. Futureman invented the drumitar which is a handheld guitar looking drum machine. His nickname was given as a result of this invention. Futch was introduced to Isaiah last July at the summer NAMM show and was so impressed that he, his brother Victor and Jeff Coffin of the Flecktones recorded the Isaiah Williams Project in Nashville that week. Futureman along with the Flecktones have won many Grammy awards since starting there career in 1990. Isaiah was born on November 15, 1994. Isaiah showed and interest in music long before he could even walk. As he got older, and began to stand and move around, any flat surface available became his drum, with or without music. Isaiah's first public appearance was at age two, in a church talent show with his dad. Hours: Tuesday, 8pm Location: The Tralf 622 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Price: $12 adv. / $14.50 dos. Phone: (716) 851-8725

03/10/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents Pouring the Sun

Sea Ray-03/10/2004 Rock. 8 p.m. March 10. With Say Hi To Your Mom. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St. 855-3931.

WEDNESDAY, March 10 GEMKO Information Group Inc. — Enhance manufacturing performance by tracking job shop details and costs with Microsoft Business Solutions Job Manager seminar at 8:30 a.m., The Adam’s Mark, 120 Church St. Visit www.gemko.com for more information.
Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce — General membership meeting at 6 p.m., Troop I Post 665, 432 Franklin St. Call Jennifer Sinatra at 983-0870 or visit www.buffalojaycees.org.

Thursday, March 11th, 7:00 p.m., Sabres vs. Boston @ HSBC Arena

03/11/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents Pouring the Sun. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

03/11/2004-04/04/2004 Theatre/Dance - A Day in the Death of Joe Egg New Phoenix Theatre, 95 Johnson Park, Buffalo, NY

March 11-April 4, 2004-Buffalo Quickies: Short Works Festival. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, NY 14202. The 13th annual smorgasboard of tasty theatrical tidbits, our annual festival of one-act plays features world premieres of recent finalists and winners of the Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition. Always a crowd pleaser, always something new ... flavored with the spice of life! (716) 852-2600 www.alleyway.com

03/12/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents Pouring the Sun. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

03/12/2004 Music - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222

3/12/2004 - 3/14/2004 World of Wheels Presented by Showtime Promotions. Admission: Adults-$10, children 10-6 $7 and children 5 and under free. Show hours are Friday: 4pm-10pm, Saturday: 10am-10pm and Sunday: 10am-6pm. Contact info: Gordon A. Kaiser (716) 542-3150. Western New York's only ISCA sactioned hot rod and custom car show. Buffalo Convention Center.

Bandits vs. Arizona (Saturday, March 13, 2004 7:30 PM) HSBC Arena

03/13/2004 Theatre/Dance - Spartacus Neglia Ballet Artists, 1685 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207

The French Connection. Sat. Mar 13 to Sun. Mar 14. SA 8pm, SU 2:30pm. Two Choruses joing the BPO in an evening of French & French-inspired masterpieces including Ravel, Mozart & Poulenc's "Gloria". h/c access, Kleinhans Music Hall, 370 Pennsylvania Avenue, Buffalo 14201 885-5000

03/13/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents Pouring the Sun. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

Sat. Mar 13 to Sun. Mar 14, SU 3-6:30pm. Free ice skating, amusement rides, clowns, face painting and good green fun. Concessions and skate rental will be available. h/c access Rotary Rink - Fountain Plaza, Downtown Buffalo 14203 856-3150

Sat. Mar 13-Did you know that visiting the Zoo on Saturday, March 13 will make you Irish? Everyone’s Irish at Wearing O’ the Green, the Zoo’s annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Activities take place throughout the day, and will include a performance by Irish dancing troupe, Rince Na Tirna, an Irish storyteller, talks by our reptile keepers, a scavenger hunt and more. All activities are free with Zoo admission. Anyone wearing green will receive $1 off general admission. For more information, call 837-3900 or visit our website. h/c access, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo 14214 www.buffalozoo.org

March 14, 2004-St. Patricks Day Parade, On Delaware Avenue, Between Niagara Square and North Streets. Each year, thousands of people flock to downtown Buffalo to enjoy the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Every light pole along the Delaware Avenue parade route is decorated with the American flag and the tri-colored flag of Ireland. Businesses along the route decorate windows and buildings with shamrocks and banners. (716) 875-0282 (leave message www.buffaloirish.com

March 14, 2004-St. Patrick's Day Parade Party. The Third Room, 54 W. Chippewa St. 14202. Doors open @ noon, feat. DJs Chris & Chief. 842-2787

St. Patrick's Day Post-Parade Party. La Luna, 52 W. Chippewa St. 14202. McCarthyism Performing. 842-2787

St. Patrick's Day Post-Parade Party. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, Main & Chippewa Streets, Buffalo. Enjoy free ice-skating on green ice, amusement rides, clowns, face painting and good family fun. 856-3150 www.buffaloplace.com

03/14/2004 - Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

NYSPHSAA Far West AA Boy's Basketball Championship (Sunday, March 14, 2004 3:00 PM)HSBC Arena

Monday, March 15th, 7:00 p.m., Sabres vs. Toronto @ HSBC Arena

MONDAY, March 15, Buffalo Niagara WorldConnect — Discussion on the Philippines at 5:30 p.m., United Way, 742 Delaware Ave., $50. Call 834-6793.

Mates Of State. 03/16/2004 Rock. 8 p.m. March 16. With the Stay Lows. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St. 855-3931.

WEDNESDAY, March 17
World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara — Procurement possibilities seminar at 8 a.m., Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Ave., $50. Call 852-7160.

NCAA Championship - Day 1 (Thursday, March 18, 2004 ) HSBC Arena

03/18/2004 - Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

Chris Rock 03/19/2004, 7pm, Shea's Performing Arts Center 646 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Price: $37.50 - $55.50 Phone: (716) 847-0850

03/19/2004-JOHN MAYALL and the Blues Breakers with special guests The eldest of three from humble working class origins, and in the shadow of WWII, this skinny English lad grew up listening to his guitarist father's extensive jazz record collection and felt drawn to the blues. Strongly influenced by such greats as Leadbelly, Albert Ammons, Pinetop Smith, and Eddie Lang, from the age of 13 he taught himself to play and develop his own style with the aid of a neighbor's piano, borrowed guitars, and secondhand harmonicas. On his 2001 release (under the banner "John Mayall and Friends"), "Along For The Ride", Mayall re-teamed with a number of his former mates, including Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, as well as ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Jonny Lang, Steve Miller, Billy Preston, Steve Cropper, Otis Rush, Gary Moore, Jeff Healey, Reese Wynans of Steve Ray Vaughan's band and Shannon Curfman for an amazing display of blues power at its finest. Dates: 3/19/04 Hours: Friday, 8pm Location: The Tralf 622 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 -view map- Price: $18.50 adv. / $20 dos. Phone: (716) 851-8725

03/19/2004 - Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

03/19/2004 Music - Music of the Eagles Buffalo Philmarmonic Orchestra, 71 Symphony Cir., Buffalo, NY

03/19/2004-04/10/2004 Theatre/Dance - Musical Revue Buffalo United Artists, 672 Main St., Buffalo, NY

03/19/2004-04/11/2004 Theatre/Dance - The Passion According to Antigone Perez Ujima Theatre, 545 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY

3/19/2004 - 3/20/2004 WLOF Conference. Presented by Holy Family Communications. Buffalo Convention Center

NCAA Championship - Day 2 (Saturday, March 20, 2004 ) HSBC Arena

03/20/2004 - Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

03/20/2004 Music - Peter, Paul and Mary Buffalo Philmarmonic Orchestra, 71 Symphony Cir., Buffalo, NY

03/20/2004-Classic Albums Live Series featuring note for note, cut for cut Our third concert will be a presentation of The Rolling Stones' Stickey Fingers Album. Each show features different artists from some great bands like Moist, Talas, Nelly Furtado, and David Usher who will present each album exactly as you remember it; note for note, cut for cut... So wear your very best black concert T-shirt and bring your Bic. If you enjoy shows like the "Musical Box" you can not miss this! Tickets are going fast! Dates: 3/20/04 Hours: Saturday, 8pm Location: The Tralf 622 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Price: $15 adv. / $17.50 dos. Phone: (716) 851-8725

Carlos Del Junco. 03/20/2004 Blues. 10 p.m. March 20. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St. 855-3931. $8 advance, $10 day of show (box office, 884-1557).

3/20/2004 Cephas Award Dinner. Celebrating 127 combined years of making the community better. Cosponsered by Bissonette House, AVP, Hope Hospitality House and Kairos. Speaker - Dennis Wittman, Restorative Justice. Contact info: Cephas (716) 856-6131 Buffalo Convention Center

03/21/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

MONDAY, March 22
Buffalo Niagara WorldConnect — Discussion on the United States and Europe at 5:30 p.m., United Way, 742 Delaware Ave., $50. Call 834-6793.

03/23/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling

03/23/2004 Concert - Rinat Shaham Ramsi Tick Memorial Concert Series, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Buffalo, NY

Wednesday, March 24th, 7:30 p.m., Sabres vs. Montreal @ HSBC Arena

03/24/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling

3/24/2004 18th Annual Arts Award Luncheon. Presented by the Arts Council in Buffalo & Erie County. The awards luncheon is to celebrate the achievements of those who support, create and excel in the arts. Event hours: 11am-1:30pm. Admission $45 individual, $1.00 patron ticket, $500 tables of 10. Contact info: info@artscouncilbuffalo.org or call 856-7520. The Arts Awards Luncheon benefits the Arts Council and the local arts and cultural community. Buffalo Convention Center

03/24/2004 The Edwin McCain Band with special guest Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise There are many facets to Edwin McCain's career. He's a platinum-plus recording artist whose hits "I'll Be," "Solitude," and "I Could Not Ask for More" have brought him to the attention of millions, and a tireless troubadour whose rapturous concerts regularly sell out. Yet, despite the heights to which his career has taken him, McCain is most grateful for the gift he's been given to write songs that are meaningful to him, but that also resonate with anyone within the sound of his voice. Dates: 3/24/04 Hours: Wednesday, 8pm Location: The Tralf 622 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Price: $17.50 adv. / $20 dos. Phone: (716) 851-8725

03/25/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

3/25/2004 Infotech Niagara - BETA Awards Western New York's Technology Awards. Event time: 5:30pm-9pm. Contact info: 856-8123, ext. 230. Buffalo convention Center

Friday, March 26th, 8:00 p.m., Sabres vs. Pittsburgh @ HSBC Arena

03/26/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

03/26/2004-03/27/2004 Music - Midori Buffalo Philmarmonic Orchestra, 71 Symphony Cir., Buffalo, NY

Every Time I Die. 03/26/2004 Rock. 7 p.m. March 26. With the Black Dahlia Murder and Scarlet. The Continental, 212 Franklin St. 855-3938. $10 (Ticketmaster, Home of the Hits, Sit 'n Spin).

3/26/2004 - 3/27/2004 Youth For Christ Youth Rally & Fundraising Banquet 3/26: Youth Rally - Going Forward - 7pm. Featuring the Christopher Hopper Band. Admission is free. 3/27: Fundraising Celebration Banquet - 6pm. Featuring Executive Director of WNY Youth For Christ, Mike Chorey. Admission: $25 per ticket, $250 to sponsor a table. Contact info: (716) 284-8173. Buffalo Convention Center

03/27/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

Chuck Jackson And The All Stars. 03/27/2004 Blues. 9 p.m. March 27. With Mark Bird Stafford. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St. 855-3931. $8 advance, $10 day of show (box office, 884-1557).

Saturday, March 27

GEMKO Information Group Inc. — Effective inventory management with Microsoft Business Solutions Distribution Management at 8:30 a.m., The Adam’s Mark, 120 Church St. Visit www.gemko.com for more information.

3/27/2004 Altar Server Award Luncheon Presented by Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Contact info: Rev. Leon Biernat, Director - 847-5540 Buffalo Convention Center

March 27-28, 2004-Penguin Days. Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Meet a penguin up-close. Watch penguin feedings! Hear the adventures of the Penguin Man! Mascots, prizes and more. 285-3575, ext. 206 E-mail: aquariumnf@aol.com

03/28/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling. Irish Classical Theatre presents Translations

03/28/2004 Music - Musical Reservata Chamber Ensemble Arts Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo, NY

Monday, March 29th, 7:00 p.m., Sabres vs. Colombus @ HSBC Arena

MONDAY, March 29
Buffalo Niagara WorldConnect — Discussion on Latin America at 5:30 p.m., United Way, 742 Delaware Ave., $50. Call 834-6793.

03/30/2004-04/04/2004 Theatre/Dance - Les Miserables Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo, NY

03/30/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling. Shea's Performing Arts Center presents "Les Miserables"

03/30/2004 Music - The Informally-Formal Chamber Concert Series Arts Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo, NY

03/31/2004 - Studio Arena Theatre presents While We Were Bowling

Wednesday, March 31
Greater Buffalo Building Owners & Managers Association — Win-win negotiations seminar at 8:30 a.m., Lafayette Court Building, 465 Main St., $95.