Eclectic folk and bluegrass band Fynian's Wake will perform in Youngstown at The Ontario House (more commonly known as the Stone Jug on Main Street) on Friday, Feb. 25, at 9 p.m.

Taylor Swift, who continues to tour the world in support of her blockbuster album "Speak Now," has announced she will perform with special guest NEEDTOBREATHE in Buffalo at HSBC Arena on Tuesday, June 21.

In what promises to be the hottest tour of winter 2011, Korn and Disturbed, two of rock's biggest acts, are teaming up to co-headline this year's "Monster Energy Music As A Weapon 5 Tour."

Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA. On Friday, Dec. 31, Old Falls Street will become the Times Square of Western New York, as Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls hosts the city's second-annual New Year's Eve guitar drop.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffal,o welcomes Chris Isaak on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.

The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Opera On Broadway" for one performance only on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., at 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.

For those who enjoy Broadway show tunes, a special limited engagement cabaret is being featured this fall by the Niagara University Theatre students.

Niagara University Theatre offers audiences a delicious escape from holiday to-do lists with the world premiere of "Dance Theatre of Niagara" from Dec. 2 through 12. The production was created and choreographed by the dance faculty of the department of theater and fine arts: Peter Bennett, Terri Filips, Gary Marino and Stacy Zawadzki-Janusz.

The Historic Riviera Theatre presents Steven Page for one performance only on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m.

Papa and Mama Root, old time rock and roll tribute music duo and original music artists, will perform for the Youngstown Seniors on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The one-hour show will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 420 Lockport St., Youngstown. Papa and Mama will perform from 2 to approximately 3 p.m.

I don't know what's harder, making it out of Buffalo or maintaining success in the record industry for two decades. Somehow, the Goo Goo Dolls have managed to do both.

From Oct. 28 through Nov. 7, Niagara University Theatre will present "The Real Thing" by acclaimed British playwright Tom Stoppard.

Legendary comic and television actor Bob Newhart will perform Friday, April 1, 2011, at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29.

The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra for one show only on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 pm.

Niagara University announces the concert with the rock band O.A.R. (Of A Revolution), which was scheduled for Nov. 18, has been cancelled.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo and Steve Litman Presents announce that, due to overwhelming demand, a second "Experience Hendrix" performance has been added for Monday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts (North Campus).

Jennifer Nettles, of reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Sugarland, hosts "CMA Country Christmas" with music, memories and stories of the season from some of the format's biggest stars, airing Monday, Nov. 29 (9:30 p.m. ET) on ABC.

Niagara University Theatre's 2010-11 season offers an exciting array of entertainment options to suit a variety of tastes. For those who enjoy Broadway show tunes, a special limited engagement cabaret is being featured this fall.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Classic Albums Live: "The Rolling Stones -- Sticky Fingers" on Friday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Emmylou Harris with special guest The Low Anthem on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.

The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will present The Spinners as the headline entertainment at the 2011 Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black tie gala on Jan. 15, 2011.

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo presents "Experience Hendrix" on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.

Lewiston native and Buffalo State College student Mike Zito will star as the "Limping Man" in Buffalo State's Casting Hall Productions version of the comedy "Fuddy Meers," directed by Joseph Price.

Shake your tail feather at the party event of the year: "Studio 54 Revisited." The dance will take place on Friday, Oct. 1, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Rapids Theatre.

Relevant Worship presents "Walk on Water," a special concert event, on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 S. Park Ave., Buffalo. The family-friendly evening features storytelling, a foliage display, local ministry opportunities, and a live acoustic set from Western New York's premier Christian music band.

FOX has ordered an eighth season of the original dance competition show "So You Think You Can Dance," and auditions for the new season will begin Wednesday, Oct. 13, in Oakland, Calif., at the Paramount Theatre of the Arts. The show will continue on Monday, Nov. 15, at the Howard Gilman Opera House at BAM in Brooklyn.

CBS will hold open casting calls for the network's new reality-competition series with Paula Abdul, "Live To Dance" (formerly titled "Got to Dance") in New York City on Thursday, Oct. 14, and Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct. 28.

Niagara University is pleased to announce that national performing artists Gavin Castleton and Happy Body, Slow Brain will headline the second installment of the university's 2010-11 Live Music Series on Friday, Oct. 1. Zak Ward, a 2004 graduate of Niagara, will open the show at 8 p.m.

Informal conversation in Plattdeutsch is the reason for a get-together for lunch and talk at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Wheatfield Community Center.

OK, I'll admit I wasn't enthusiastic about going to see the Theatre in the Mist's new production of "The Wizard of Oz."

On Oct. 2, Native American Independent Living Services will present its OAHIIO Haudenosaunee Championship Smoke Dance and Social at Buffalo State College in the Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.

Best-selling rock band Goo Goo Dolls reaffirm their position as one of America's most beloved rock bands with the Top 10 debut of their new studio album "Something For The Rest Of Us."

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo will present Rodrigo y Gabriela on Monday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.

To kick off its special 10th anniversary season, Theatre in the Mist, in conjunction with The Edwin Mellen Press, proudly presents "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum with music by famed Buffalo-born composer Harold Arlen. This production is a live stage version of the MGM classic movie by the same name.

Tenth Avenue North, the road-steady, Dove Award-winning progressive pop band, is currently working its way through the summertime festival season, but with one eye on its ambitious (and already successful) headlining fall tour in support of its latest release, "The Light Meets The Dark." The show lineup features special guests Addison Road and acclaimed singer/songwriter Matt Maher, and will visit more than 35 markets starting in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sept. 11 and closing Saturday, Nov. 6, at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

Who will "Rock the Park" in 2011?

There's good news for Tears For Fears fans looking for more of Curt Smith following an amazing concert last month in Lockport. The singer is prominently featured on tonight's episode of "Psych" (10 p.m., USA Network).