Every few columns I allude to some mental or physical exhaustion as a result of my many activities and lack of regular routine.

Well, friends, this week I think it’s finally caught up to me.

It began almost a week ago; my birthday last Friday, to be exact. Without getting into many of the sordid details about what a night on the town with friends for a birthday celebration entails, I can say my brain has been trying to play catch up since last Saturday.

Granted, it wasn’t all celebrations-related, but between that and the fact that I no longer have any semblance of a set sleep schedule I don’t think I’m really doing myself many favors. And as the week drags on I find myself more and more worn with every passing day. Even simple tasks like writing a column are turning into a struggle.

It first became evident during Cold Lazarus’ Saturday show at Shawbucks, which I regret to say wasn’t my finest performance. It was still far from my worst, as well, but I definitely lacked the accuracy and energy that I usually pride myself on when it comes to gigging. I just had such a difficult time concentrating, and the fact that the crowd ebbed and flowed in uncharacteristic fashion didn’t really help my energy level either.

I definitely am not intending this to sound like a complaint. Obviously, I have no one to blame but myself. But it is something that I should probably be looking into as far as making some healthier lifestyle changes. Because 6 a.m. weekend bed times don’t really mesh that well with a day job during the week.

But, regardless, I’m pressing on and getting my work done in a timely fashion. I think I’d just like to be feeling a little better when I do it, moving forward.

And yet tonight I’ll be traveling up to Buffalo for a rare Thursday night gig. We’ll be opening for the Buffalo band Intrepid Travelers as they kick off their five-week “Cinco en Mayo” Thursday night residency at Nietzsche’s this month. Luckily, we had a chance to meet these guys a couple weekends ago when they played at Mojo’s, which made for a great and timely ice breaker.

I’m really looking forward to it, but I’m really starting to feel the old adage “No rest for the wicked” becoming more pertinent to my situation. Once this weekend rolls around I think some much-needed reorientation and solitude is in order to get myself realigned and back on track.

Life has been pretty decent to me as of late, and I’d like to keep it that way.

And now, here’s some of what you can expect to find in the area this week.

HIGHLIGHTS

2018 Vintage Book, Paper Show Is Saturday: The 2018 Vintage Book and Paper Show & Sale returns to Westfield’s Eason Hall — 23 Elm St. — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Presented by the Chautauqua County Historical Society and organized by CCHS trustee and show chairman Bob Johnston, the Book and Paper Show will feature an estimated 20 different dealers who will be on-hand selling vintage and rare books, historic maps, old photographs, postcards, posters, sports memorabilia and much more. There will also be local and regional history items for sale. All are invited to come and take advantage of what can turn into quite the treasure hunt for historical, artistic and cultural items of interest. Books are once again a key component of the event, with various dealers selling rare books, hard-to-find classic first editions along with modern first editions, children’s books and various types of history books including local and regional history. In addition to local books, there will also be local photographs, postcards and other items.

Admission to the event is $5 and $3 for students. Children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds are being used to benefit the Chautauqua County Historical Society and its programs. Door prizes will be given out to all who pay to attend. Anyone interested in signing up as a dealer for this year’s event or a future Book and Paper Show can contact Johnston at 338-5051.

EBC Chautauqua To Hold Reopening, Fundraising Event Saturday: Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua will launch into another season with its grand reopening celebration Saturday, during which a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Bemus Point Public Library.

The festivities will kick off at 3 p.m. and run through the rest of the evening. Featured items include 14 brews tapped and ready to pour, along with EBC’s wine list, cocktail menu and full bar. Also highlighting the day will be a basket auction, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle simulator and appearances by guest bartenders from the community including: Lonny Clark, Peter Kreinheder, Jen Jaeger, Randy “Hummer” Kane, Jeannine Zimmer, Tom Turner and Jamie Trusler. Live music will also be performed due to a collaboration between EBC and the library, who picked the musicians to appear. Dan Vogan will perform from 7-8 p.m. and Lakeside Stroll will perform from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

For more information, contact EBC Chautauqua at 386-1189 or find the event on Facebook.

Jackson Browne To Perform In Salamanca Saturday: The Seneca Allegany Events Center will host Jackson Browne in an 8 p.m. Saturday concert. For over 50 years, Browne has been writing and performing some of the most moving songs in popular music. He has defined a genre of songwriting charged with emotion, honesty and personal politics. With 14 albums and 4 live music collections, Browne continues to create and tour playing his incredible library of music. Tickets start at $55.

The Seneca Allegany Events Center is located at 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd. in Salamanca. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 1-877-873-6322 or visit senecaalleganycasino.com/events/jackson-browne/.

Heron Grounds To Host May Day Celebration Sunday: The Heron Grounds in Sherman will host its annual May Day Celebration from 1-6 p.m. Sunday. The public event will offer an afternoon potluck, maypole wrapping and music on the main stage by Uncle Ben’s Remedy. Also, volunteers for the 2018 Great Blue Heron Music Festival may sign up, and staff will answer questions regarding the festival. The event is free and open to the public.

The Heron Grounds are located at 2361 Waits Corners Road in Sherman. For more information, call 761-7190 or find “Heron May Day 2018” on Facebook.

JCC Ensembles To Perform Tuesday: The Jamestown Community College choir and concert band will showcase a variety of music styles during a combined performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Scharmann Theatre. Julie Costantini will direct the choir, while the concert band performs under the direction of Ralph Rasmusson and associate director Richard Lundquist. Admission is $4 for the general public, $3 for area students and senior citizens, and $2 for JCC Faculty Student Association members. Tickets can be purchased by calling the JCC box office at 338-1187 or at the theater door prior to the concert.

HAPPENINGS

To include an upcoming show or event in this column, email gpaterniti@post-journal.com or call 487-1111, ext. 243 by Monday.

Tonight

Pulse Poetry Slam: 6 p.m., Infinity Arts Cafe, 300 E. Third St. in Jamestown

Jules-R-Us Karaoke: 8 p.m., Good Time Saloon, 590 Fairmount Ave. in Jamestown

Comedy open mic: 8 p.m., Labyrinth Press Co., 14 E. Fourth St. in Jamestown

Karaoke with DJ Xcite: 9 p.m., Bullfrog Hotel, 1414 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Karaoke with Felony Entertainment: 10 p.m., Forte, 114 E. Third St. in Jamestown

Friday

Bill Ward and John Cross: 6 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 309 N. Main St. in Jamestown

Alex Kates and Dan Shanahan: 7:30 p.m., Lakewood Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave. in Lakewood

Adam McKillip: 8 p.m., Fresco, 2 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Open mic and karaoke hosted by Paul Hoefler: 9 p.m., Shawbucks, 212 W. Second St. in Jamestown

DJ Jake North: 9 p.m., Big Shots, 674 Route 394 in Kennedy

Jokes-R-Us Comedy Show: 9 p.m., Jamestown Moose, 405 E. Fifth St. in Jamestown

Screamin’ Lou: 10 p.m., Bullfrog Hotel, 1414 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Wanyama: 10 p.m., Mojo’s Music Bar, 104 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Saturday

“The Leisure Seeker” screening: 8 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St. in Jamestown

Ryan Buzzetto: 8 p.m., Busti Tap House, 792 Busti-Sugar Grove Road in Jamestown

The Freeze: 8 p.m., The Vegas Pad, 1064 Route 394 in Kennedy

Uncle Ben’s Remedy: 9 p.m., Big Shots, 674 Route 394 in Kennedy

Cinco de Mayo party: 9 p.m., Jamestown Moose, 405 E. Fifth St. in Jamestown

Jules-R-Us Karaoke featuring Tami T: 9 p.m., Good Time Saloon, 590 Fairmount Ave. in Jamestown

Trip the Deuce with Muttnik: 10 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 309 N. Main St. in Jamestown

Porcelain Busdrivers: 10 p.m., Shawbucks, 212 W. Second St. in Jamestown

Sunday

Stray Kat Karaoke: 4:30 p.m., The Vegas Pad, 1064 Route 394 in Kennedy

Tuesday

Karaoke with DJ Xcite: 10 p.m., Mojo’s Music Bar, 104 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Wednesday

“Thoroughbreds” screening: 7 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St. in Jamestown.