Here's a listing of some upcoming festivals happening in the Buffalo area.
Friendship Festival
July 2 -5. An international celebration of the culture and heritage shared by Canada and the U.S. Events include free concerts, crafts, midway and family attractions. Spectacular fireworks highlight the two national holidays.
Various locations
Buffalo, NY
888-333-1987
www.friendshipfestival.com
Great Blue Heron Music Festival
July 3- Jul 5
A 3-day celebration of music and dance on 300 acres in the Amish countryside. Programming includes Roots, Rock Zydeco, Blues, Old-time and Bluegrass bands. Food, all night dance tent, camping and swimming.
Sherman, NY
716-487-1781
www.greatblueheron.com
The French & Indian War Encampment
July 3-5
More than 2000 living history demonstrations depict the 1759 siege of Niagara. Battle demonstrations, living history camps, sutlers and more. New York State's signature French & Indian War event for 2009.
Old Fort Niagara
Buffalo, NY
716-745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
Chautauqua Craft Alliance
July 7-10
29th annual festival with 67 craftsmen and artists in all media, including jewelry, clay, fiber, leather, wood, painting, metal and more.
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua, NY
716-753-0240
www.chautauquacraftalliance.org
Annual Grease Pole Festival
July 10-12 2009
The area's oldest Puerto Rican heritage festival, featuring live bands, games, Latino cuisine and youth talent show.
Pucho, Inc. Community Center 261 Swan St.
Buffalo, NY
716-852-1648
Taste of Buffalo Presented by Tops
July 11-12
The Taste of Buffalo is one of the nation's largest food festivals and attracts more than 450,000 people annually to the event. The Taste features dozens of Buffalo's best restaurants serving some of the most enjoyable foods the region has to offer.
Downtown
Buffalo, NY
716-652-0628
www.tasteofbuffalo.com
PRESS RELEASE: July 1, 2009
RE: Chainsaw Art at Olde Sanborn Days
FROM: Eva Nicklas 754-0166
(Sanborn, NY) Once again, Lewiston Council on the Arts joins the festivities
at the annual Olde Sanborn Days Arts & Crafts Show on July 11 & 12
from (Saturday) 10:00AM to 5:00 PM and (Sunday) 11:00 AM - 4:00
PM. The Council is proud to partner with the Rotary Club of Niagara County
Central to present a weekend residency for X-TREME Art sculptor and Chainsaw
Chick, Alicia Charlton. Alicia is a "Master of the Chainsaw" and has won critical
acclaim for her beautiful carving style in numerous competitions.
Starting with a three foot tall log, while the chainsaw roars and sawdust flies,
Alicia brings her sculptures to life. She is a master carver and will complete her
masterpieces to the delight of onlookers during the two days of the festivities
which are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Niagara County-Central. The family
oriented event is FREE to the public at the Sanborn Fire Hall grounds on Rt.
429 near the intersection of Rt. 31.
Don't miss the opportunity to catch Alicia in action. And be sure to enjoy the rich
conversation after the show.
For more information:
Don Thompson, Rotary Club of Niagara County-Central 693-1946
or call Rotary Phone #: 693-6140
Jen Watson Ruth - Masters of the Chainsaw - 888-242-4672
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
A berry good time
Today my daughter and I went strawberry picking. Nothing tastes better than sweet, juicy strawberries right from the vine. We picked six quarts and are planning to make some freezer jam and maybe a pie and then eat the rest. There are many places to go throughout western New York. We headed to Greg's U-Pick Farm, located at 9270 Lapp Road, Clarence Center (714-4239; http://www.gregsupick.com/).
They have a really big berry patch and are family-friendly, so you can bring the kids (just make sure you keep an eye on them so they don't step on the berries!). The berries were $3.00 a quart if you picked 4 or more quarts. They charged a bit more if you only picked 1-3 quarts. If you don't have the time or ambition to pick your own, you can purchase already picked berries at $4.75 a quart.
They will have strawberries for about another 10 days or so. In mid-July, blueberries will be available for picking. Yum!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Visit Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County, about a 90 minute drive from downtown Buffalo is a perfect place for a getaway, whether it be a day, a weekend or a week. I went to the Chautauqua County travel expo this past week and picked up all sorts of literature about the county's many attractions. I had the opportunity to take a ride on the Chautauqua Belle, a scenic boat ride on Chautauqua Lake. You can board the boat at Lakeside Park in Mayville or at the Chautauqua Institution. For more info see http://www.269belle.com/
For more information about all there is to see and do in Chautauqua County, visit http://www.tourchautauqua.com/
Friday, May 15, 2009
Local Author's day at NT History Museum
Check out this event taking place tomorrow. Stop by and say hello to me.
The North Tonawanda History Museum will hold its first "Spring Local Author's Day" on Saturday, May 16 from 10 am. to 5 p.m. The History Museum has served as a venue for purchasing books by local authors on a wide variety of historical subjects for the last several years.
Suzanne Simon Dietz, author of “Honor Thy Fathers & Mothers: Niagara Frontier’s Legacy of Patriotism and Survival,” will be present to autograph copies of her book. Dietz is the Town of Porter Historian and is also author of both Porter and Lewiston Arcadia Publishing Images of America Series books and a contributing author to many other local history publications.
Bob Kostoff, author of many books on local history, will be present to autograph “Remembering Niagara: Tales from Beyond the Falls.” Kostoff has been writing feature stories on local history for decades, published in the Buffalo Courier Express, Niagara Gazette, and the Lockport Journal. For the last several years, he has been a contributing writer in the Niagara Falls Reporter. The current book is a sequel to his book, “Nuggets of Niagara County History.”
Christine A. Smyczynski, author of “Western New York Explorer’s Guide,” will also be present. Smyczynski writes travel articles regularly for the Buffalo News, the Democrat & Chronicle, and several other local and regional publications.
Books will also be available for purchase by local author, Jeanne Treat ("Dark Birthright") and her mother Clara Treat's book, "Heartland Verses," and Violet Kolecki, widow of John H. Kolecki who passed away on December 31, 2008, will be present to meet with attendees with the three books her late husband wrote on growing up in North Tonawanda as a Polish American: "The Hybraid Amerykaniec: Dziadzi," "On the Avenues and Beyond," and "Spy, Szpieg, Spion."
Guest speakers will be present throughout the day at the following times to discuss their books:
11 a.m - Amy Santi Bull, author of “Believe, A Collection of Inspirational Poetry” and “My Inner Strength: More Poems of Faith and Hope” and her newest book.
Noon - John W. Percy, local historian and author. with his newest book, "Buffalo-Niagara Connections: A New Regional History of the Niagara Frontier”
1 p.m - Diane M. Meholick, local author with her three books: “Painting Katherine,” “A Switch in Time,” and “Buffalo Stories”
2 p.m.- David Lawrence Reade, local author and photographer. with his three books: “Western New York Wild: Celebrating Our Rich Natural Heritage,” “Beyond Buffalo! A Photographic Journey and Guide to the Secret Natural World of Our Region” and “The Four Seasons of Letchworth: A Celebration of the Grand Canyon of the East”
3 p.m. - Bertamaie Ives, local author of “Ring in the Holidays.”
4 p.m. - Kevin H. Siepel, local author of “Joseph Bennett of Evans and the Growing of New York’s Niagara Frontier”
For more information contact:
Donna Zellner Neal,
Executive Director
North Tonawanda History Museum/Lumber City History Center
54 Webster Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-213-0554
www.nthistorymuseum.org
The North Tonawanda History Museum will hold its first "Spring Local Author's Day" on Saturday, May 16 from 10 am. to 5 p.m. The History Museum has served as a venue for purchasing books by local authors on a wide variety of historical subjects for the last several years.
Suzanne Simon Dietz, author of “Honor Thy Fathers & Mothers: Niagara Frontier’s Legacy of Patriotism and Survival,” will be present to autograph copies of her book. Dietz is the Town of Porter Historian and is also author of both Porter and Lewiston Arcadia Publishing Images of America Series books and a contributing author to many other local history publications.
Bob Kostoff, author of many books on local history, will be present to autograph “Remembering Niagara: Tales from Beyond the Falls.” Kostoff has been writing feature stories on local history for decades, published in the Buffalo Courier Express, Niagara Gazette, and the Lockport Journal. For the last several years, he has been a contributing writer in the Niagara Falls Reporter. The current book is a sequel to his book, “Nuggets of Niagara County History.”
Christine A. Smyczynski, author of “Western New York Explorer’s Guide,” will also be present. Smyczynski writes travel articles regularly for the Buffalo News, the Democrat & Chronicle, and several other local and regional publications.
Books will also be available for purchase by local author, Jeanne Treat ("Dark Birthright") and her mother Clara Treat's book, "Heartland Verses," and Violet Kolecki, widow of John H. Kolecki who passed away on December 31, 2008, will be present to meet with attendees with the three books her late husband wrote on growing up in North Tonawanda as a Polish American: "The Hybraid Amerykaniec: Dziadzi," "On the Avenues and Beyond," and "Spy, Szpieg, Spion."
Guest speakers will be present throughout the day at the following times to discuss their books:
11 a.m - Amy Santi Bull, author of “Believe, A Collection of Inspirational Poetry” and “My Inner Strength: More Poems of Faith and Hope” and her newest book.
Noon - John W. Percy, local historian and author. with his newest book, "Buffalo-Niagara Connections: A New Regional History of the Niagara Frontier”
1 p.m - Diane M. Meholick, local author with her three books: “Painting Katherine,” “A Switch in Time,” and “Buffalo Stories”
2 p.m.- David Lawrence Reade, local author and photographer. with his three books: “Western New York Wild: Celebrating Our Rich Natural Heritage,” “Beyond Buffalo! A Photographic Journey and Guide to the Secret Natural World of Our Region” and “The Four Seasons of Letchworth: A Celebration of the Grand Canyon of the East”
3 p.m. - Bertamaie Ives, local author of “Ring in the Holidays.”
4 p.m. - Kevin H. Siepel, local author of “Joseph Bennett of Evans and the Growing of New York’s Niagara Frontier”
For more information contact:
Donna Zellner Neal,
Executive Director
North Tonawanda History Museum/Lumber City History Center
54 Webster Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-213-0554
www.nthistorymuseum.org
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Parkside Tour of Homes
Here's an interesting event that's coming up in a few weeks.
Parkside Community Association's
11th Annual Tour of Homes
Contact: Kathleen Peterson
Address: 2318 Main Street
Phone: 716-838-1240
Email: PCA2318Main@verizon.net
URL: www.parksidebuffalo.org
PARKSIDE, BUFFALO, NY
The Parkside Community Association presents the 11th Annual Tour of Homes on Sunday, May 17th from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm. This popular tour will have TEN outstanding homes for you to explore. Visitors are promised a fascinating look inside historical residences in Buffalo’s beautiful Historic District of Parkside. Some of the homes reflect their 19th century origin in architectural style with their interiors and furnishings. Others offer an exciting contemporary approach to city living. Onsite docents will provide history of the homes and will be available for questions.
Come see for yourself why Parksiders and out-of-towners alike say this event “is the best tour”. The tour begins at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the corner of Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue in Buffalo. Information, tickets, and maps will be available at the start of the tour. A mini tour of the Darwin Martin House Complex is included in the ticket price. This includes the Gardener’s Cottage, Barton House, Carriage House, and the new Pavilion. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 the day of the tour, and $11 for PCA members. Advance tickets can be obtained by visiting the PCA office, 2318 Main Street in Buffalo or by calling the office at 838-1240 during regular business hours. Proceeds benefit the continuing work of the Parkside Community Association. No children under the age of twelve please. Event is held rain or shine.
The Parkside Community Association is Buffalo’s oldest, largest and most
active neighborhood associations in the City of Buffalo. The Parkside
area contains superb examples of such diverse architectural styles such as
the American Four Square, Victorian, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and the Arts
& Crafts bungalow. The 1880 thru 1930 building period includes designs by
prominent local architects E.B. Green and William Sydney Wicks.
Parkside is adjacent to Frederick Law Olmsted’s Delaware Park, The Buffalo
Zoo, and the Main-Amherst business district.
Parkside Community Association's
11th Annual Tour of Homes
Contact: Kathleen Peterson
Address: 2318 Main Street
Phone: 716-838-1240
Email: PCA2318Main@verizon.net
URL: www.parksidebuffalo.org
PARKSIDE, BUFFALO, NY
The Parkside Community Association presents the 11th Annual Tour of Homes on Sunday, May 17th from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm. This popular tour will have TEN outstanding homes for you to explore. Visitors are promised a fascinating look inside historical residences in Buffalo’s beautiful Historic District of Parkside. Some of the homes reflect their 19th century origin in architectural style with their interiors and furnishings. Others offer an exciting contemporary approach to city living. Onsite docents will provide history of the homes and will be available for questions.
Come see for yourself why Parksiders and out-of-towners alike say this event “is the best tour”. The tour begins at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the corner of Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue in Buffalo. Information, tickets, and maps will be available at the start of the tour. A mini tour of the Darwin Martin House Complex is included in the ticket price. This includes the Gardener’s Cottage, Barton House, Carriage House, and the new Pavilion. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 the day of the tour, and $11 for PCA members. Advance tickets can be obtained by visiting the PCA office, 2318 Main Street in Buffalo or by calling the office at 838-1240 during regular business hours. Proceeds benefit the continuing work of the Parkside Community Association. No children under the age of twelve please. Event is held rain or shine.
The Parkside Community Association is Buffalo’s oldest, largest and most
active neighborhood associations in the City of Buffalo. The Parkside
area contains superb examples of such diverse architectural styles such as
the American Four Square, Victorian, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and the Arts
& Crafts bungalow. The 1880 thru 1930 building period includes designs by
prominent local architects E.B. Green and William Sydney Wicks.
Parkside is adjacent to Frederick Law Olmsted’s Delaware Park, The Buffalo
Zoo, and the Main-Amherst business district.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
What do beer, wine and pizza have in common?
Here are three upcoming food related events.
Beerology
Friday April 24
6-9 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
www.sciencebuff.org
This fundraiser examines the science of beer and gives attendees an opportunity to sample beer from local brewers, as well as other goodies. $20 museum members, $25 non-members
Buffalo Pizza Fest
May 2-3
11am-9pm
Hearthstone Manor, Depew
www.thebuffalopizzafest.com
Sample pizza from over 30 local pizzerias as they compete for prizes. There will also be many other activities to enjoy. See their website for specifics. Tickets $5 pre-sale or $8 at the door.
Wine, Herb and Cheese Weekend
May 2-3
Chautauqua-Lake Erie wine Trail
www.chautauquawinetrail.org
Visit the 21 wineries along the trail and sample wines and cheeses and other dishes at each. Tickets are $25 for Saturday and Sunday or $20 for Sunday only.
Beerology
Friday April 24
6-9 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
www.sciencebuff.org
This fundraiser examines the science of beer and gives attendees an opportunity to sample beer from local brewers, as well as other goodies. $20 museum members, $25 non-members
Buffalo Pizza Fest
May 2-3
11am-9pm
Hearthstone Manor, Depew
www.thebuffalopizzafest.com
Sample pizza from over 30 local pizzerias as they compete for prizes. There will also be many other activities to enjoy. See their website for specifics. Tickets $5 pre-sale or $8 at the door.
Wine, Herb and Cheese Weekend
May 2-3
Chautauqua-Lake Erie wine Trail
www.chautauquawinetrail.org
Visit the 21 wineries along the trail and sample wines and cheeses and other dishes at each. Tickets are $25 for Saturday and Sunday or $20 for Sunday only.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Try your hand at glassblowing
Here is a press release I got from Hands-on Glass Studio in Corning. We went here a couple years ago and really enjoyed trying glass blowing
Upcoming events at Hands-on Glass Studio
124 Crystal Lane
Corning, New York
Call: (607) 962-3044 or tollfree (866) 962-3044
*Glassblowing with Ed Schmid, June 14-16
*Flameworking with Sage Holland & Beau Anderson, June 9-10 & June 15-17
June Workshops (see descriptions below) are being offered in conjunction with
The Glass Art Society Conference in Corning, June 11-14, 2009
Visit www.glassart.org for more about the GAS conference.
Post-Conference Workshop: Glassblowing with Ed Schmid - June 14-16
A limited number of spaces are available to study glassblowing techniques at the furnace with Ed Schmid, author of "Beginning Glassblowing" and "Advanced Glassworking Techniques.">From those with little to no experience to intermediate and advanced levels, these will be structured as private tutorials that are sure to be fun, informative and highly rewarding in a relaxed comfortable setting here in the heart of Corning. Sessions with Ed will be available; Sun. June 14, Mon. June 15, and Tues. June 16. Call Hands-on Glass tollfree: (866) 962-3044.Flame of Mind: Two workshops in Flameworking & Beadmaking with soft glass, co-taught by Sage Holland and Beau Anderson
Pre-conference: Two-day workshop, 6/9 & 6/10
Post-Conference:Three-day workshop, 6/15-6/17
The first workshop will be suitable for beginners to intermediate and the second session for intermediate to advanced levels. Both will include sculptural as well as ancient and contemporary Beadmaking techniques for soft glass .There will be a special emphasis on joining multiple shapes and patterns together and integrating sculptural aspects into one piece. However participants can work at their own pace with ample one on one time with the facilitators. For more info call Sage @ (870) 363-4890 or email sageandtomemail@gmail.com Or Hands-on Glass tollfree: (866) 962-3044.
*Note: Workshops held at Hands-on Glass are in close proximity to the GAS conference site at The Corning Museum of Glass however we will offer rides to and from for those who need it!
For more info. contact: Rodi Rovner at Hands-on Glass:(607) 962-3044 or tollfree (866) 962-3044, or email: rodi@handsonglass.com We look forward to seeing you in Corning!!
Upcoming events at Hands-on Glass Studio
124 Crystal Lane
Corning, New York
Call: (607) 962-3044 or tollfree (866) 962-3044
*Glassblowing with Ed Schmid, June 14-16
*Flameworking with Sage Holland & Beau Anderson, June 9-10 & June 15-17
June Workshops (see descriptions below) are being offered in conjunction with
The Glass Art Society Conference in Corning, June 11-14, 2009
Visit www.glassart.org for more about the GAS conference.
Post-Conference Workshop: Glassblowing with Ed Schmid - June 14-16
A limited number of spaces are available to study glassblowing techniques at the furnace with Ed Schmid, author of "Beginning Glassblowing" and "Advanced Glassworking Techniques.">From those with little to no experience to intermediate and advanced levels, these will be structured as private tutorials that are sure to be fun, informative and highly rewarding in a relaxed comfortable setting here in the heart of Corning. Sessions with Ed will be available; Sun. June 14, Mon. June 15, and Tues. June 16. Call Hands-on Glass tollfree: (866) 962-3044.Flame of Mind: Two workshops in Flameworking & Beadmaking with soft glass, co-taught by Sage Holland and Beau Anderson
Pre-conference: Two-day workshop, 6/9 & 6/10
Post-Conference:Three-day workshop, 6/15-6/17
The first workshop will be suitable for beginners to intermediate and the second session for intermediate to advanced levels. Both will include sculptural as well as ancient and contemporary Beadmaking techniques for soft glass .There will be a special emphasis on joining multiple shapes and patterns together and integrating sculptural aspects into one piece. However participants can work at their own pace with ample one on one time with the facilitators. For more info call Sage @ (870) 363-4890 or email sageandtomemail@gmail.com Or Hands-on Glass tollfree: (866) 962-3044.
*Note: Workshops held at Hands-on Glass are in close proximity to the GAS conference site at The Corning Museum of Glass however we will offer rides to and from for those who need it!
For more info. contact: Rodi Rovner at Hands-on Glass:(607) 962-3044 or tollfree (866) 962-3044, or email: rodi@handsonglass.com We look forward to seeing you in Corning!!
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