If you can’t make the trip to New Orleans this year for Mardi Gras, Shea’s Performing Arts Center may have a good alternative celebration for you.
On Tuesday, March 8, Shea’s will be hosting its 11th Annual Martini Gras, along with co-hosts Star 102.5 Radio and Artvoice. The event is being held from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Those attending can enjoy food, live entertainment on the Shea’s stage, psychic readings, basket raffles, and traditional Mardi Gras beads. There will be a cash bar with a variety of specialty martinis and there will also be many same-night special offers going on at local establishments as well. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Mardi Gras attire, such as feather boas or masks.
Tickets are available to buy now. They will be $25 presale and $30 at the door. The price of the ticket does not include drinks. Drinks must be payed for separately at the cash bar. To obtain presale tickets, call 716-847-1410 or pick them up at the Shea’s Ticket Office. Tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com or by emailing rscott@sheas.org.
The office is located at 650 Main Street. It is open for ticket sales Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One can also obtain tickets during the intermission of any regular show. For more information, visit www.sheas.org.
Sarah Maurer
I moved to Buffalo to attend Canisius College in 2007 and began writing for Buffalo Rising as a journalism intern in 2010. Working with Newell and meeting numerous entrepreneurs, activists and everyday folks who were working to make their city better made a huge impact on my decision to stay here. After witnessing all the positive development and grassroots initiatives happening in neighborhoods throughout the city, I was inspired to pursue a term of service in AmeriCorps and a career in Buffalo's non-profit sector. I currently work in the housing department at the Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY and am excited to be a part of their ongoing efforts to revitalize the Broadway Fillmore neighborhood. I also volunteer as the project coordinator for Artfarms Buffalo. I continue to write for Buffalo Rising because I love having the opportunity to stay connected to those working toward positive changes for the Queen City.