The votes will have all been tallied and the wait finally over when Artvoice honors Buffalo’s Best with the 3rd Annual Artvoice Best of Buffalo Party. Winners will be announced in over 130 categories, from Best Actress to Best Florist to Best Dive Bar, as decided by the coolest judges around—Artvoice readers. This year’s bash features live music by the gypsy jazz combo Babik, a performance by the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus and a sampling of culinary delights courtesy of the area’s favorite restaurants. Celebrity emcees/presenters will include effervescent radio DJ Val Townsend from 103.3 The Edge, homegrown hipster Airborne Eddie (pictured left at last year’s B-O-B bash, with winners Mary-Alice Demler and Scott Levin) and the irrepressible Chevon Davis. Mayor Byron Brown will also be in attendance, and has graciously agreed to say a few words. The event presents the ideal opportunity to step out, schmooze and raise a toast to those who make our city, well…the best.

Monday, May 8 at 6 pm. The Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street (852-3900).

FREE and open to the public.