First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston hosts the Grammy-nominated Blackwood Gospel Quartet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, in the Old Stone Church, 505 Cayuga St. The event begins with a pulled pork dinner and basket raffle from 5 until 6:30 p.m. in the social hall.

With its top concert acts already announced (and tickets on sale), the biggest news offered up by Buffalo Place executives Thursday was the relocating of its signature event. "Thursday at the Square" is moving from Lafayette Square to the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf at the end of June.

Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, New York's largest theme and water park vacation destination, opens for the 2011 season on May 14 with new family cabins, six new live shows and three in-park concerts including "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove. In-park concerts are free with admission and to season pass holders.

Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour" makes a stop at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on Sunday, Aug. 21. The show begins at 7 p.m. with tickets $55 for prime seating, $46.50 in sections A, B, C and $27.50 for lawn seating.

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will once again present its technical theater program. The program is scheduled from Aug. 15-17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. Registration and fee are required.

"Today" gets its license to rock this summer and marks 16 years of bringing together the biggest, boldest names in music. This year's "Toyota Concert Series on Today" kicks off Friday, May 27, with the original "Good Girl Gone Bad," Rihanna. In her fourth "Today" summer concert, the three-time Grammy award winner and international superstar will heat up Rockefeller Plaza once again.

Everyday People will perform for the Niagara County Community College's Wingstock Festival on Saturday, May 14.

The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents Noel Coward's comedy "Blithe Spirit" this month at the Ellicott Creek Playhouse, (on the St. Edmund Campus), 530 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda.

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will present its annual Gospel Fest at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, at First Assembly of God Church, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.

It's not often that a critic will admit this, but my opinion meant precious little Sunday when watching "The Pirates of Penzance" at Niagara University. Whether I loved it, or loathed the day I agreed to review it, one thing was clear: the audience deemed it m-arrr-velous.

Lewiston Council on the Arts has announced its summer calendar filled with activities and events, with appeal to all ages and tastes.

Wowy-kazowy. So said an onlooker peeking into the press kit detailing Artpark & Co.'s summer lineup. Over the course of almost five months, the performing arts venue will offer hitmaker after hitmaker after hitmaker, with headlining gigs by stars including Peter Frampton, Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, The Black Keys and O.A.R.

This spring, the Niagara University Theatre Department honored nine persons who have for many years consistently aided the theater in its mission, according to Gregory Fletcher, director of Niagara University Theatre.

Armand Schultz, a 1981 graduate of Niagara University playing the role of the dad in the touring production of "Billy Elliot: The Musical," returned to his alma mater on Monday with Ryan Kasprzak, the show's dance captain and a popular former contestant on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" television series. The duo attended theater classes before holding an afternoon question-and-answer session with students during their day off from the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, which is on tour in Toronto through Sept. 3.

Wiz Khalifa brings his world tour to Artpark on Thursday, Aug. 4. Big Sean and Chevy Woods are in support.

Proving that the 2011 summer season lineup will be bigger than ever this year, Artpark confirms Bright Eyes for a free concert as part of the venue's "Coors Light Wednesday" series at 6:30 p.m. on July 27.

Chasing Static hosts a CD release party Saturday, April 2, at DBGB's on Allen Street in Buffalo.

NBC's "The Sing-Off" is looking for the best-of-the-best a cappella groups to audition for season three of the hit series. Casting for the vocal competition show has amplified and expanded to five different U.S. cities over seven days to discover the most talented a cappella groups to compete for an opportunity to win a cash prize and a Sony Music recording contract.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo will present "Imagination Movers - Live!" on Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts (UB North Campus).

First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown announces the production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," with performances April 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., in the church hall, 100 Church St., Youngstown.

Western Door Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of "The Job Musical" at 8 p.m. March 25-26 and April 1-2 and at 2:30 p.m. March 27 and April 3.

"Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience," which celebrates the life and music of his father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, heads to the University at Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9. Tickets are $41.50 and $31.50.

The Historic Riviera Theatre presents singer-songwriter Brian McKnight on Wednesday, July 13, at 8 p.m.

The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter cantata, "Footprints in the Sand: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond," by Joseph Martin, at five area churches on April 15, 16, 17 and 23. The specific dates, times and church sites of the performances are as follows:

The Niagara University Student Government Association announces critically acclaimed British R&B singer/songwriter Jay Sean will perform in the university's Gallagher Center on Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the event.

Video game rock songs combined with lyrics motivating listeners to use their gifts and achieve their destiny. If you think that's an odd combination, then just wait. The band responsible, Superchick, is a Christian band that is legitimately cool.

The Niagara University Student Government Association presents Jay Sean, live on campus, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Russian National Ballet Theatre in "Romeo & Juliet" on Sunday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. This performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. There will be a pre-performance talk at 6:45pm.

NBC has named country music's Male Vocalist of The Year Blake Shelton as the fourth and final musician coach of "The Voice," a new musical competition series premiering on Tuesday, April 26 (9-11 p.m. ET). Shelton joins previously announced musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine.

The Thurman Brothers will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston. The event is a Steve Goodman production.

Artpark's "Theater Camp" returns (Aug. 15-19; $250) to offer young theater buffs an exclusive experience with professional cast members from Artpark's upcoming production of the original high school musical, "Fame." Camp Director Candice Kogut guides "Theater Camp" attendees through the principles of acting, singing, dancing, storytelling and more. As an added bonus, all "Theater Camp" enrollees will be treated to the Aug. 18 matinee presentation of Artpark's production of "Fame - The Musical." The camp culminates with a backstage theater tour and camper-created Mainstage performance on the final day.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Buddy Guy on Monday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. Buffalo native Tom Hambridge will open the concert.

The 2011 Billboard Music Awards will be broadcast on ABC live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Auditions for the highly anticipated singing competition "The X Factor" are set to begin on Sunday, March 27, in Los Angeles at the L.A. Sports Arena. The search for the next global superstar will continue in Miami on Thursday, April 7; Newark, N.J., on Thursday, April 14; Seattle on Wednesday, April 20; Chicago on Wednesday, April 27; and Dallas (date to be announced).

The cast of pop-culture phenomenon "Glee" has broken the music record for the most single entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, claiming the title previously held by the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Savion Glover on Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.

"The Furies can be described in one word: fun," so said lead singer and "goddess of the tambourine" Rebecca Leigh. The Furies is an upbeat driving rock band that intersperses its original music into set lists. The band covers songs from artists ranging all the way from Lady Gaga to Led Zeppelin. Hits from Katy Perry, Blondie, Duffy and Billy Idol make their way into set lists as well, showcasing the band's diverse music.