The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces the 11th annual Ronald McDonald House charity holiday concert will be "Kenny Rogers The Gambler's Last Deal: Christmas & Hits," with special guest Linda Davis. The show is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Tickets go on sale online at 10 a.m. Friday, with the box office opening at noon.

"Dancing with the Stars" is gearing up to celebrate its 25th season, and the new celebrity cast members are sparkling up their wardrobes, breaking in their dancing shoes and readying themselves for their first dance on the ballroom floor, as the season kicks off Monday, Sept. 18 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

The Buffalo Philharmonic's 2017-18 season celebrates American ingenuity while honoring the European roots of the classical tradition.

Following the global phenomenon of "Force Friday" in 2015, Disney and Lucasfilm today announced "Find the Force," a global augmented reality (AR) event rolling out on "Force Friday II" (Sept. 1) to commemorate the worldwide launch of new products inspired by "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."

Ian Anderson will perform a multimedia rock concert, Jethro Tull, at Artpark's "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series in Lewiston. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at 450 S. Fourth Street. Gates open at 4:45 p.m.

Fallsview Casino Resort presents a November to remember, with entertainment including rock legends Roger Daltrey and Jefferson Starship, Canadian music icon Sarah McLachlan, '80s hit makers Huey Lewis and the News, and Storia Italiana, featuring acclaimed Italian musicians Orchestra Casadei, Cosetta Gigli, Ron and I Vianella.

The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents "Brain Candy Live!" starring Adam Savage and Michael Stevens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Aug. 11. A limited number of VIP tickets (premium seating and meet-and-greet) are available for $129.

George Thorogood might be B-B-B-B-"Bad to the Bone," but he's not a bad performer. In fact, he's quite a good showman. On Tuesday at Artpark, he had the crowd in the palm of his hand, as he told stories in song and performed hit singles from the 1980s.

Ten NFL players will join seven-time Grammy Award-winner and multiplatinum superstar artist Carrie Underwood for her performance of "Oh, Sunday Night," the opening theme for primetime television's No. 1 program, NBC's "Sunday Night Football."

It was on "American Idol" audiences first met faith-proclaiming - and in many cases faith-based - performers Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Scotty McCreery, Colton Dixon, Angie Miller, Hollyn, Chris Sligh, Mandisa and Danny Gokey.

Britt is one of the performers at this year's Kingdom Bound Music Festival at Darien Lake. She is slated to perform at 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 29, on the amphitheater stage.

Shantel VanSanten: "This season is something that I feel so excited about. I think it's so much better than the show that we had last year."

Artpark and the BPO have announced a special show, "Broadway Today!," will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, inside the Mainstage Theater. Tickets are on sale at www.tickets.com, www.artpark.net, by phone at 1-888-223-6000, and at the Artpark box office, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.

Echosmith returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Inside A Dream," out Friday, Sept. 29, via Warner Bros. Records. The 11-song set marks the long-awaited follow-up to their 2013 gold-certified debut "Talking Dreams," which spawned the triple-platinum breakout hit "Cool Kids." A new track, "Goodbye," will be released this Friday, alongside the official music video.

Tears for Fears might not rule the world, but they certainly reigned over Lewiston on Wednesday. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were in prime shape, singing and performing a slew of songs with the same vocal prowess, vim and vigor they displayed when first releasing their hits in the 1980s, '90s and early 2010s.

It's hard to believe, but it's been seven years since Tears for Fears performed in Niagara County. Such disbelief is due to the fact fans are still raving about the performance put on by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, recalling the Molson Canal Concert Series event in such vivid detail you'd swear it was last week.

"Live with Kelly and Ryan" visited Niagara Falls, Ontario, over the weekend, and filmed two shows Monday from the Oakes Garden Theatre. Panoramic views of the American and Horseshoe Falls provided the backdrop for both editions of "Live," and the hosts took time to explore some of the popular tourist attractions.

Pack your passport and grab a chainsaw, because "Sharknado" is going global! Taking the world - and unsuspecting celebrities - by storm, the movie event of the century blows into town this summer, and now, SYFY and The Asylum have revealed its chilling title: "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming." The latest installment in the hit pop culture franchise premieres on SYFY Sunday, Aug. 6 (8 p.m. ET), and will air in more than 100 countries.

History-making showstoppers Florida Georgia Line are ready to set this summer on fire with their must-see event of the season, as they bring "The Smooth Tour" to Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien Center on June 16.

The broadcast television networks sought to get off on the right foot last week when presenting slates of new and returning series for the fall season. Each promised new and exciting programs worthy of our attention, if not our book, exercise and nap times.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's summer schedule features the traditional Independence Eve performance after the Bisons game at Coca-Cola Field; a trip to the Ellicottville Music Festival; a celebration of "Canada 150" at Canalside with Strictly Hip; performances with Shakespeare in Delaware Park and at Artpark; visits to many parts of Buffalo and Western New York for free outdoor concerts; and the grand re-opening of the Richardson Olmsted Campus, with a light show projected on the Richardson Towers.

USA Network and Universal Cable Productions have an early holiday present for fans of their hit series "Psych." Fake psychic detective Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his best friend, Burton "Gus" Guster (Dulé Hill), will team up once again, returning to USA for the holidays, when the two-hour "Psych: The Movie" premieres in December.

A few years back, a fan approached Todd Rundgren outside a concert in Buffalo and mentioned to Todd that, after multiple times seeing him, one of his favorite shows took place in the 1980s.

A new era in daytime television began today when Kelly Ripa introduced the permanent co-host joining her on the top-rated, Emmy-winning "Live" franchise. Veteran broadcaster Ryan Seacrest is the new co-host of the newly re-christened "Live with Kelly and Ryan."

Formerly known as Minerva, Emily Beecham's character earned this name following the death of her abusive husband - we're told at her hands. In the wake of her "loss," The Widow has recruited and mothered a group of "butterflies," trained female assassins every part as deadly as the clippers.

Born on the internet in 2007 as a "light bulb moment" for creator Daryl Hall, "Live from Daryl's House" has become a huge online hit.

In one of its first initiatives as new venue manager, locally based Canalside Management Group (CMG) is offering Western New Yorkers the opportunity to share feedback and provide input about their Canalside experience.

Fresh from national TV and print campaigns, Grand Island's Marc Scibilia will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, inside Buffalo's Iron Works, 49 Illinois St. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the all-ages show.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents Erth's "Dinosaur Zoo Live" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4. Tickets are $17 to $37. VIP tickets are also available (includes premium seating, pre-show meet and greet, and merchandise item) for $52.

Artpark & Company will celebrate the beginning of summer on Saturday, June 17, by transforming the park grounds and the Mainstage Theater with a "Summer Solstice Celebration" from noon through midnight.

Karaoke has never been this cool.

In the summer of 1979, artist Gene Davis (whose estate is held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum) installed artwork at Artpark titled "Niagara '79." The artwork came to be known as "The Painted Parking Lot," and guests said it was "incredible."

The "Coors Light Concerts" series at Artpark adds Volbeat to the lineup for Saturday, May 20, in the outdoor amphitheater. The Volbeat concert joins the previously announced 311, New Politics and The Skints (July 10) show to the list of scheduled acts, both a part of WEDG-FM 103.3 "The Edge's" "Edgefest: The Series 2017."

Syfy announced Thursday it has renewed critically acclaimed original series "12 Monkeys" for a fourth and final chapter ahead of its season three premiere.

Artpark and Funtime on Monday announced the first concert of the new "Coors Light Concerts at Artpark" series scheduled for Artpark's Outdoor Amphitheater. 311 will appear in concert on Monday, July 10, at the Amphitheater stage as part of WEDG-FM 103.3 "The Edge" "Edgefest: The Series." Also on the bill will be special guests New Politics and The Skints.

If one sought to define TobyMac, Christian music's arena-filling, chart-topping pop-rock-rap superstar, they'd be wise to listen to "Lights Shine Bright," a song he recorded with Hollyn.

Up until now on "24: Legacy," the action scenes have primarily involved Eric Carter (Corey Hawkins) and former Counter Terrorist Unit agent Rebecca Ingram (Miranda Otto). Together, they're working to stop a terrorist group's series of planned attacks.

Multiplatinum-selling singer, songwriter and musician Sheryl Crow will release a new album, "Be Myself," on April 21 via Warner Bros. Records.

Earlier this month, Hollyn's debut album, the aptly titled "One-Way Conversations," swiftly ascended to the top of the iTunes pop charts - just below a certain Super Bowl halftime headliner.