Good morning, Buffalo: A quick look at what's happening today
Today shapes up as the nicest day we'll have until this weekend, if the National Weather Service's prognostications hold true. It should be sunny and pleasant with temperatures well up into the 50s. The same can't be said for Election Day on Tuesday. A cold front is moving in overnight tonight and there's a good chance of rain until mid-afternoon Tuesday, so if you're voting early, bring along an umbrella. Tuesday's high should reach the upper 40s, but low Tuesday night is expected to be down around the freezing mark. A chance of showers remains in the forecast Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with daytime highs in the low to mid-40s and overnight lows in the mid- to upper 30s. Down on the Southern Tier, there's a chance of snow mixed in with those rain showers.
If you're casting an absentee ballot in Tuesday's election, today is your last chance to pick one up at your county board of elections office or, if you have one already, your last day to mail it in. It has to have a Monday postmark.
The ramifications of Gov. David Paterson's mid-year budget cut proposals are the topic of a public hearing at 10 a.m. in the United Auto Workers hall on George Karl Boulevard in Amherst. Part of a series held across the state, it's hosted by State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Carl Kruger, a Brooklyn Democrat, and State Senate Commerce, Economic Development & Small Business Committee Chairman William T. Stachowski, the leading Buffalo area Democrat in the State Senate. A long list of speakers, including many folks from the medical, educational and social services fields, is scheduled to testify about the terrible impact the $3 billion in proposed cuts will have on their operations and all the people they serve. They'll also suggest other ways that the state might shrink the big budget gap. In case you're wondering, George Karl Boulevard is one of those little cul-de-sacs off Wehrle Drive between the Erie Community College North Campus and Transit Road.
Edible Buffalo magazine hosts the screening of the award-winning documentary "Tableland" at 6:30 p.m. in the Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre, 639 Main St. The film goes on a culinary expedition in search of the people, place and tastes of North American small-scale sustainable food production. Afterwards, guests will taste showcase creations by local chefs using food from local sources. Tickets are $35 at the door. All proceeds will go to the nonprofit Field & Fork Network. For info, go to www.ediblebuffalo.com or call 565-2306.
Proof that France is the current center for World Music is no further away than Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State College. On stage tonight is "Porto Seguero" with energetic Togolese French singer Brice Kapel. He promises to touch on French and African legends in a bright show that kids will get a kick out of. Sponsored by the Alliance Francaise de Buffalo, it starts at 6:30. Tickets are $12, $10 for Alliance Francaise members.
Children's author Mike Thaler, known as "America's Riddle King" and the "Court Jester of Children's Literature," will share some of his most loved stories from the "Black Lagoon" and "Heaven and Mirth" series in an appearance from 7 to 8 p.m. in Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Road.
It's do or die for the Phillies as the World Series goes to Game 5 in Philadelphia tonight. First pitch is at 7:57. Listen on WECK 1230 AM. Watch on WUTV, Channel 29.
Monday Night Football features the Atlanta Falcons (4-2) taking on the undefeated New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is at 8:30. Watch on ESPN.
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