On Thursday, April 4, The Berenstain Bearswill be live at Riviera Theatre for their performance of 

Will this winter ever end?! I don' t know. What I do know is that if I have to walk around with cold wet socks again, I'm gonna scream. Yesterday was not a good day. The weather was awful, my shoes were soaked with icy water, and I just wanted to cry... until I came home and made this mountain of deliciousness. 

Nothing comforts me quicker than a warm, gooey apple dessert. With all the yumminess of a pie, but half the labor, this crumble requires very little prep work. You don't even have to peel the apples if you don't want to. I have a friend who actually likes the texture of the skins. To each his own. But I digress, apple crumble is an American classic, one that (if done right) can melt away your troubles and warm your hypothermic toes in a matter of minutes.

Dog Ears Bookstore, a nonprofit neighborhood bookstore, will hold its fifth annual fundraising gala from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, South Buffalo. 

The event will feature a “Cash vs. King” theme, featuring live music by A Band Named Sue playing the hits of Johnny Cash, and Sun of Memphis playing Elvis Presley’s greatest hits. The gala will also feature a “Taste of the Southtowns” showcasing foods from more than 20 local restaurants.