Join RTPI for our Centennial Celebration Kick-Off Weekend!
Saturday and Sunday
August 30th & 31st
10am - 5pm
FREE admission into the Institute
Guided trail and bird walks
Behind the scene tours of the archives
Guided tours of the Centennial exhibit, 50 original pieces of Peterson's work, some that has never been displayed before!
Refreshments, birthday cake, kettle corn and much, much more!
For more information, visit our website, www.rtpi.org or call, 716-665-2473. Hope to see you there!
Linda M Pierce
Roger Tory Peterson Institute
of Natural History
311 Curtis Street
Jamestown NY 14701
716-665-2473 x226
800-758-6841
lpierce@rtpi.org
www.rtpi.org
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Happy 100th Birthday Roger Tory Peterson
Here is a press release I just received
Happy 100th Birthday to
Roger Tory Peterson
August 28, 1908
Painter, writer, teacher, scientist,
inventor of the modern field guide
The man who invented the modern field guide and America's foremost naturalist was Roger Tory Peterson. On August 28, 2008 please join nature lovers everywhere in celebrating his 100th birthday!
Although Mr. Peterson died in 1996, his legacy lives on at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York. The Institute houses a 10,000 book library, over 150,000 slides, limited-edition prints, film reels as well as thousands of original pieces of artwork in its museum, which is open daily to the public. In addition, personal memorabilia are on view from his travels around the world including 17 trips to Antarctica to see penguins. In fact, Roger was known to his friends as "King Penguin".
But the most important task of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is encouraging kids to get out and observe the natural world around them. "We want to ignite a passion for nature in kids that will last a lifetime" says Jim Berry, president of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
Roger Tory Peterson was inspired by his 7th grade teacher, Mrs. Blanche Hornbeck, who had her students join the Junior Audubon Club. She encouraged Roger's drawing efforts and provided the "spark" that changed his life. She told the class "Your objective will be to learn all you can about birds, be kind to birds and protect them."
Today the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is deeply involved in teaching the teachers as well as the kids. "The future guardians of our environment may well be the 10 or 11 year olds that discover a passion for birds or frogs or butterflies today" says Mr. Berry. "Think of the Institute as the Nation's Nature Center. We are carrying on the legacy of Dr. Peterson by helping kids to experience that sense of wonder in nature. We are laying the foundation and investing in the future by focusing on the children. In order to protect wildlife and the habitats that support it, people first have to know what they are protecting."
Roger Tory Peterson Institute and MuseumJamestown, New York - Birthplace of Roger Tory Peterson
The Institute awards the prestigious Blanche Hornbeck Award for Excellence in Nature Education to teachers who possess an infectious enthusiasm that excites and teaches others. Applications for the 2009 awards are now available.
In conjunction with the Roger Tory Peterson Centennial Year, two new books have been published. Roger Tory Peterson: A Biography, by Douglas Carlson is a critical look at the man and his art while Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson, by Elizabeth J. Rosenthal is a recollection of the man by those who knew him best.
10 Things You Can Do To CelebrateRoger Tory Peterson's 100th Birthday
1. Take a child out for a morning walk in nature. Find out what they are passionate about! You may want to encourage them with a field guide for kids or one of the Peterson Field Guides.
2. Help your local Audubon Club or nature group set up a BioBlitz -- see how many living species of plants and animals you can find in a 24-hour period.
3. Become a Friend of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Why not help continue their important mission by sending $100 in honor of Roger Tory Peterson's 100th birthday! The address is RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, NY 14701. Make a secure gift on their website, www.rtpi.org.
4. Learn more about Roger Tory Peterson, the man and his work. Contact the Institute at (800) 758-6841 to receive a free poster and a copy of the DVD "A Boy, a Book, a Legacy" ($10 shipping and handling) for your nature center, store or public area. Also read about his life and his passion:Roger Tory Peterson: A Biography Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson All Things Reconsidered Wild America
5. Donate a copy of the brand-new Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America to your local grade school library.
6. Nominate a local teacher or educator for the Blanche Hornbeck Award for Excellence in Nature Education from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
7. Tell a teacher about the amazing free resources available from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute at their eNaturalist.org web site. Over 250 nature articles are already available online. And watch for the completely redesigned web site next month! Do you know someone who is home-schooling their kids? Make sure they know about this web site!
8. Discover all the events planned for the Centennial Celebration! Find out how your organization can become a part of the fun!
9. Make a difference. Remember the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in your will and keep the passion alive. Call Jim Berry at (800)758-6841 ext 225 or Andrea Bloodworth at ext 234.
10. Grab a Peterson Field Guide and visit you local Nature Center, National Wildlife Refuge or State Park this weekend with your kids, grandkids or any youngster who wants to learn more about nature! Have them visit the eNaturalist.org web site when you get home to help identify the things you discovered.
Bonus: Read Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Roger Tory Peterson Institute
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History311 Curtis StreetJamestown NY 14701716-665-2473 x226800-758-6841 lpierce@rtpi.org www.rtpi.org
Happy 100th Birthday to
Roger Tory Peterson
August 28, 1908
Painter, writer, teacher, scientist,
inventor of the modern field guide
The man who invented the modern field guide and America's foremost naturalist was Roger Tory Peterson. On August 28, 2008 please join nature lovers everywhere in celebrating his 100th birthday!
Although Mr. Peterson died in 1996, his legacy lives on at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York. The Institute houses a 10,000 book library, over 150,000 slides, limited-edition prints, film reels as well as thousands of original pieces of artwork in its museum, which is open daily to the public. In addition, personal memorabilia are on view from his travels around the world including 17 trips to Antarctica to see penguins. In fact, Roger was known to his friends as "King Penguin".
But the most important task of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is encouraging kids to get out and observe the natural world around them. "We want to ignite a passion for nature in kids that will last a lifetime" says Jim Berry, president of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
Roger Tory Peterson was inspired by his 7th grade teacher, Mrs. Blanche Hornbeck, who had her students join the Junior Audubon Club. She encouraged Roger's drawing efforts and provided the "spark" that changed his life. She told the class "Your objective will be to learn all you can about birds, be kind to birds and protect them."
Today the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is deeply involved in teaching the teachers as well as the kids. "The future guardians of our environment may well be the 10 or 11 year olds that discover a passion for birds or frogs or butterflies today" says Mr. Berry. "Think of the Institute as the Nation's Nature Center. We are carrying on the legacy of Dr. Peterson by helping kids to experience that sense of wonder in nature. We are laying the foundation and investing in the future by focusing on the children. In order to protect wildlife and the habitats that support it, people first have to know what they are protecting."
Roger Tory Peterson Institute and MuseumJamestown, New York - Birthplace of Roger Tory Peterson
The Institute awards the prestigious Blanche Hornbeck Award for Excellence in Nature Education to teachers who possess an infectious enthusiasm that excites and teaches others. Applications for the 2009 awards are now available.
In conjunction with the Roger Tory Peterson Centennial Year, two new books have been published. Roger Tory Peterson: A Biography, by Douglas Carlson is a critical look at the man and his art while Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson, by Elizabeth J. Rosenthal is a recollection of the man by those who knew him best.
10 Things You Can Do To CelebrateRoger Tory Peterson's 100th Birthday
1. Take a child out for a morning walk in nature. Find out what they are passionate about! You may want to encourage them with a field guide for kids or one of the Peterson Field Guides.
2. Help your local Audubon Club or nature group set up a BioBlitz -- see how many living species of plants and animals you can find in a 24-hour period.
3. Become a Friend of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Why not help continue their important mission by sending $100 in honor of Roger Tory Peterson's 100th birthday! The address is RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, NY 14701. Make a secure gift on their website, www.rtpi.org.
4. Learn more about Roger Tory Peterson, the man and his work. Contact the Institute at (800) 758-6841 to receive a free poster and a copy of the DVD "A Boy, a Book, a Legacy" ($10 shipping and handling) for your nature center, store or public area. Also read about his life and his passion:Roger Tory Peterson: A Biography Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson All Things Reconsidered Wild America
5. Donate a copy of the brand-new Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America to your local grade school library.
6. Nominate a local teacher or educator for the Blanche Hornbeck Award for Excellence in Nature Education from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
7. Tell a teacher about the amazing free resources available from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute at their eNaturalist.org web site. Over 250 nature articles are already available online. And watch for the completely redesigned web site next month! Do you know someone who is home-schooling their kids? Make sure they know about this web site!
8. Discover all the events planned for the Centennial Celebration! Find out how your organization can become a part of the fun!
9. Make a difference. Remember the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in your will and keep the passion alive. Call Jim Berry at (800)758-6841 ext 225 or Andrea Bloodworth at ext 234.
10. Grab a Peterson Field Guide and visit you local Nature Center, National Wildlife Refuge or State Park this weekend with your kids, grandkids or any youngster who wants to learn more about nature! Have them visit the eNaturalist.org web site when you get home to help identify the things you discovered.
Bonus: Read Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Roger Tory Peterson Institute
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History311 Curtis StreetJamestown NY 14701716-665-2473 x226800-758-6841 lpierce@rtpi.org www.rtpi.org
Events to end the summer- August 29-31
National Buffalo Wing Festival
One of my favorite summertime festivals is the National Buffalo Wing Festival that takes place over Labor Day Weekend. If you love chicken wings, you don’t want to miss this event. I have been to every one of them and they are a real hoot and very tongue in cheek. It’s insane, but tons of fun! Bring plenty of money and antacids. The 7th annual festival takes place Saturday August 30 from 12-9pm and Sunday August 31 from 12-7pm. Admission is $5 person (under 8 free) and food tickets are $1 each (you get three chicken wings for 2 tickets). For more information visit www.buffalowing.com Dunn Tire Park 275 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 716-565-4141
Findley Lake Harvest Festival
Aug 29 - Aug 31 2008
Live music, arts and crafts, ox roast, wine tastings, kids' activities, vendors, demos and displays.
Findley Lake, NY
716-769-7852
www.findleylakeinfo.org
Tomato Festival
Aug 29- Aug 31 2008
Events include a 5K race, farmers market, car/motorcycle show, chinese auction and Ms. Tomato Pageant.
Evangola State Park
10191 Old Lakeshore Dr.
Irving, NY
716-549-1802
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
Bemus Bay Pops Labor Day Finale and Fireworks
Aug 30, 6:30pm
A musical performance followed by fireworks
Floating Stage
Bemus Point, NY
716-386-7000
www.bemusbaypops.com
One of my favorite summertime festivals is the National Buffalo Wing Festival that takes place over Labor Day Weekend. If you love chicken wings, you don’t want to miss this event. I have been to every one of them and they are a real hoot and very tongue in cheek. It’s insane, but tons of fun! Bring plenty of money and antacids. The 7th annual festival takes place Saturday August 30 from 12-9pm and Sunday August 31 from 12-7pm. Admission is $5 person (under 8 free) and food tickets are $1 each (you get three chicken wings for 2 tickets). For more information visit www.buffalowing.com Dunn Tire Park 275 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 716-565-4141
Findley Lake Harvest Festival
Aug 29 - Aug 31 2008
Live music, arts and crafts, ox roast, wine tastings, kids' activities, vendors, demos and displays.
Findley Lake, NY
716-769-7852
www.findleylakeinfo.org
Tomato Festival
Aug 29- Aug 31 2008
Events include a 5K race, farmers market, car/motorcycle show, chinese auction and Ms. Tomato Pageant.
Evangola State Park
10191 Old Lakeshore Dr.
Irving, NY
716-549-1802
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
Bemus Bay Pops Labor Day Finale and Fireworks
Aug 30, 6:30pm
A musical performance followed by fireworks
Floating Stage
Bemus Point, NY
716-386-7000
www.bemusbaypops.com
Buffalo waterfront
Buffalo waterfront
If the weather is nice, head down to the Buffalo waterfront. Visit the newly renovated Naval and Serviceman Park and the commercial slip, where your can learn a bit about the early history of the Erie Canal.
The Erie Basin Marina is a great place to take a walk. There’s even a small beach for sand play and sunning (no swimming, however, as the water has dangerous currents). The view from the observation tower at the end of the marina is great. If hunger strikes, the Hatch is a great spot for a bite to eat, just watch out for the seagulls!
If the weather is nice, head down to the Buffalo waterfront. Visit the newly renovated Naval and Serviceman Park and the commercial slip, where your can learn a bit about the early history of the Erie Canal.
The Erie Basin Marina is a great place to take a walk. There’s even a small beach for sand play and sunning (no swimming, however, as the water has dangerous currents). The view from the observation tower at the end of the marina is great. If hunger strikes, the Hatch is a great spot for a bite to eat, just watch out for the seagulls!
Waiting for your ship to come in along the Welland Canal
The perfect place to wait for your ship to come in is along the Welland Canal in Southern Ontario, Canada, about a 45 minute drive from Buffalo. Last week my daughter and I drove along the canal and found a lot of interesting things to do.
We started in Port Colborne, which has one of the world’s largest locks. We watched a ship enter the lock from lock #8 Park. There are also a number of delightful shops and restaurants along West Street, which overlooks the canal.
In Welland there are over 20 murals that depict early canal history located throughout the downtown area. We also discovered the Seaway Mall, which has lots of nice shops. In Thorold, stop by the Lock 7 Viewing Complex and learn the legend behind the kissing Rock. Between Thorold and St. Catharines, you’ll pass the twinned flight locks 4, 5, and 6.
One of the best places to view ships in the canal is at the Welland canals center at Lock 3. This complex has a raised platform to see the entire lock, as well as a couple of museums, a gift shop, food concessions and tourism information.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Events August 22-24
Here's some thing happening this weekend:
Elmwood Festival of the Arts
Sat. Aug 23 10-5, Sunday 8/24 11-5. Elmwood Avenue between West Ferry and Lafayette, Buffalo.
Over 170 regional artists and craftsmen will have their wares displayed at the 9th annual event. Musical artists will be performing on several stages, including one at Lafayette, one in front of Wilson Farms and also at a dance tent besides the Unitarian Church. There will also be a kid’s activity tent. For more info. visit www.elmwoodartfestival.org
Buffalo Irish Festival
August 22-24, Hamburg Fairgrounds www.buffaloirish.com The event features continuous live music on four stages, kid’s activities, vendors, Irish food and of course Irish beer.
Lewiston Jazz Festival ( www.lewistonjazz.com) August 22-24.
Center Street, Village of Lewiston.
The hottest ticket in town this summer is the Lewiston Jazz Festival, which will be taking place August 22-24. However, you won’t actually need a ticket, because all performances are free. The festival, a three day event, attracts over 30,000 people from all over western New York and Southern Ontario. It features over 140 musicians in 137 performances in restaurants pubs and various other locations, both indoors and out, along Center Street.
Friday evening’s concert will feature Blue Martini Jazz with Jeanine Mackie and Pat Perez. Saturday’s headliner will be New York City’s Mark Murphy, voted five times “The Best Male Jazz Singer of the Year” by Downbeat Magazine. Sunday’s concert will feature an afternoon performance by the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Lewiston Landing Park, overlooking the Niagara River.
Elmwood Festival of the Arts
Sat. Aug 23 10-5, Sunday 8/24 11-5. Elmwood Avenue between West Ferry and Lafayette, Buffalo.
Over 170 regional artists and craftsmen will have their wares displayed at the 9th annual event. Musical artists will be performing on several stages, including one at Lafayette, one in front of Wilson Farms and also at a dance tent besides the Unitarian Church. There will also be a kid’s activity tent. For more info. visit www.elmwoodartfestival.org
Buffalo Irish Festival
August 22-24, Hamburg Fairgrounds www.buffaloirish.com The event features continuous live music on four stages, kid’s activities, vendors, Irish food and of course Irish beer.
Lewiston Jazz Festival ( www.lewistonjazz.com) August 22-24.
Center Street, Village of Lewiston.
The hottest ticket in town this summer is the Lewiston Jazz Festival, which will be taking place August 22-24. However, you won’t actually need a ticket, because all performances are free. The festival, a three day event, attracts over 30,000 people from all over western New York and Southern Ontario. It features over 140 musicians in 137 performances in restaurants pubs and various other locations, both indoors and out, along Center Street.
Friday evening’s concert will feature Blue Martini Jazz with Jeanine Mackie and Pat Perez. Saturday’s headliner will be New York City’s Mark Murphy, voted five times “The Best Male Jazz Singer of the Year” by Downbeat Magazine. Sunday’s concert will feature an afternoon performance by the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Lewiston Landing Park, overlooking the Niagara River.
Last Blue Monday in Lewiston set for August 25th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2008
FROM: Eva Nicklas, Lewiston Council on the Arts 716-754-0166
RE: Blue Monday Concert Series FINALE!
Don't miss the last free concert of the Blue Monday season!
(Lewiston, NY) It's hard to believe that the Blue Mondays concert series is almost over.... but it is. On Monday, August 25th, 7:00PM at the Hennepin Park Gazebo (corner of 4th & Center St., Lewiston), Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Blues Society of WNY will present Doubletake Blues Band, a powerhouse rockin' blues band, with an authentic roadhouse sound. Offering a strong, danceable set list, they are a definite crowd pleaser. With a mix of both contemporary and traditional blues music, there's something for all blues lovers to enjoy. With many years of performance experience under their belts, the musicians that comprise Doubletake know what it takes to deliver a night to remember. So if you want a night of authentic "juke joint blues" that will start your toes a-tappin', Doubletake will give it to you!
The Double Take Blues Band placed second in the Upstate New York Songwriting Contest in the R&B division with one of their original songs, Kitchen Cupboard. The contest was sponsored by Blackdog Media Group in Rochester. There were entries from as far away as Portugal, and Hong Kong.
FROM: Eva Nicklas, Lewiston Council on the Arts 716-754-0166
RE: Blue Monday Concert Series FINALE!
Don't miss the last free concert of the Blue Monday season!
(Lewiston, NY) It's hard to believe that the Blue Mondays concert series is almost over.... but it is. On Monday, August 25th, 7:00PM at the Hennepin Park Gazebo (corner of 4th & Center St., Lewiston), Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Blues Society of WNY will present Doubletake Blues Band, a powerhouse rockin' blues band, with an authentic roadhouse sound. Offering a strong, danceable set list, they are a definite crowd pleaser. With a mix of both contemporary and traditional blues music, there's something for all blues lovers to enjoy. With many years of performance experience under their belts, the musicians that comprise Doubletake know what it takes to deliver a night to remember. So if you want a night of authentic "juke joint blues" that will start your toes a-tappin', Doubletake will give it to you!
The Double Take Blues Band placed second in the Upstate New York Songwriting Contest in the R&B division with one of their original songs, Kitchen Cupboard. The contest was sponsored by Blackdog Media Group in Rochester. There were entries from as far away as Portugal, and Hong Kong.
Polish Harvest Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rev. Anzelm Chalupka, Pastor - Corpus Christi Church – 716/896-1050
July 10, 2008
POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATES SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING
Festival to Feature Special Mass, Polish Food, Music
Buffalo, New York – The 29th annual Dozynki Harvest Festival at Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo will take place on August 23 and 24. This joyful celebration, which dates to the middle ages, is the Polish equivalent of America’s Thanksgiving holiday. In Poland, this event marks the end of the wheat harvest. At Corpus Christi, Dozynki is an opportunity to give thanks for all manner of blessings.
The heart of the Polish Harvest Festival is to bring people together in a spirit of gratitude and appreciation to God for all we have been given. The uniqueness of this celebration is expressed during the offertory procession during Sunday's Dozynki Mass when a specially baked bread is presented along with a wreath made of grains and wildflowers along with other fruits of the land. Special liturgical music for the occasion will be performed by Fr. Anzelm Chalupka, organist Bruce Woody and the Corpus Christi Choir.
This year’s Dozynki Festival will offer a chance to enjoy homemade Polish food and drink, polka, classical and pop music, an opportunity to purchase handmade religious and folk items, participate in historic church tours, and take part in many other activities. The Dozynki Mass of Thanksgiving will be offered on Sunday, August 24 at 11:30a.m. The festival opens on Saturday, August 23 at 11:30 a.m. with a Farmers' Market and a Flea Market. Pork and beef rollup dinners will be available on Saturday from 3-7p.m. The sounds of “Al Kania’s Polka Band” will fill the air on Saturday afternoon, while “Those Idiots” will entertain the crowd on Saturday evening under the big tent.
On Sunday afternoon, the big tent will feature music by Joe Macielag's Pic-A-Polka Band and a performance by the Krakowiacy Dancers of Eugenia's Dance Studio. Chicken dinners will be available on Sunday from 12:30-6:00p.m. At 4:30p.m. pianist Ivan Docenko will perform Chopin and Paderewski in the church, followed by “Diva by Diva” star Mary Kate O'Connell singing sacred and secular songs.
This year a raffle will be held for two round-trip airfares to Poland, courtesy of the owners of JABCO General Store at the Broadway Market. Theme baskets and chances to win other prizes will also be available. Admission is free and all proceeds support the church’s historic restoration. Raffle tickets are available at JABCO and through the church at 716/896-1050 or Vicki at 716/812-2524.
Corpus Christi Church was recently designated a New York State Landmark and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Phase I of the church’s restoration will begin later this month, with repair of the magnificent Rose Window above the choir loft. Fundraising is currently underway to match a grant in the amount of $450,000 from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund for restoration of the church roof and bell/clock tower.
Corpus Christi Church is located at 199 Clark St. in Buffalo, one block east of the Broadway Market.
For more information about the Dozynki Festival and other events at Corpus Christi Church, visit www.corpuschristibuffalo.org.
Contact: Rev. Anzelm Chalupka, Pastor - Corpus Christi Church – 716/896-1050
July 10, 2008
POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATES SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING
Festival to Feature Special Mass, Polish Food, Music
Buffalo, New York – The 29th annual Dozynki Harvest Festival at Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo will take place on August 23 and 24. This joyful celebration, which dates to the middle ages, is the Polish equivalent of America’s Thanksgiving holiday. In Poland, this event marks the end of the wheat harvest. At Corpus Christi, Dozynki is an opportunity to give thanks for all manner of blessings.
The heart of the Polish Harvest Festival is to bring people together in a spirit of gratitude and appreciation to God for all we have been given. The uniqueness of this celebration is expressed during the offertory procession during Sunday's Dozynki Mass when a specially baked bread is presented along with a wreath made of grains and wildflowers along with other fruits of the land. Special liturgical music for the occasion will be performed by Fr. Anzelm Chalupka, organist Bruce Woody and the Corpus Christi Choir.
This year’s Dozynki Festival will offer a chance to enjoy homemade Polish food and drink, polka, classical and pop music, an opportunity to purchase handmade religious and folk items, participate in historic church tours, and take part in many other activities. The Dozynki Mass of Thanksgiving will be offered on Sunday, August 24 at 11:30a.m. The festival opens on Saturday, August 23 at 11:30 a.m. with a Farmers' Market and a Flea Market. Pork and beef rollup dinners will be available on Saturday from 3-7p.m. The sounds of “Al Kania’s Polka Band” will fill the air on Saturday afternoon, while “Those Idiots” will entertain the crowd on Saturday evening under the big tent.
On Sunday afternoon, the big tent will feature music by Joe Macielag's Pic-A-Polka Band and a performance by the Krakowiacy Dancers of Eugenia's Dance Studio. Chicken dinners will be available on Sunday from 12:30-6:00p.m. At 4:30p.m. pianist Ivan Docenko will perform Chopin and Paderewski in the church, followed by “Diva by Diva” star Mary Kate O'Connell singing sacred and secular songs.
This year a raffle will be held for two round-trip airfares to Poland, courtesy of the owners of JABCO General Store at the Broadway Market. Theme baskets and chances to win other prizes will also be available. Admission is free and all proceeds support the church’s historic restoration. Raffle tickets are available at JABCO and through the church at 716/896-1050 or Vicki at 716/812-2524.
Corpus Christi Church was recently designated a New York State Landmark and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Phase I of the church’s restoration will begin later this month, with repair of the magnificent Rose Window above the choir loft. Fundraising is currently underway to match a grant in the amount of $450,000 from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund for restoration of the church roof and bell/clock tower.
Corpus Christi Church is located at 199 Clark St. in Buffalo, one block east of the Broadway Market.
For more information about the Dozynki Festival and other events at Corpus Christi Church, visit www.corpuschristibuffalo.org.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Events for August 16-17
Scottish Festival & Highland Games
August 16, 9am-5pm. Amherst Museum 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst. The 24th annual Scottish festival will feature bagpipe bands, highland games, dance demonstration, Scottish food and more. For more information call 716-689-1440 or visit www.amherstmuseum.org
Carly’s Crossing
Saturday August 16 at 7:30 am Gallagher Beach at Buffalo’s Small Boat Harbor
This annual event raises funds for pediatric cancer research at Roswell park Cancer Institute. Hundreds of swimmers will swim one-mile and 600 yard routes in Buffalo’s Inner Harbor. It is open to experience swimmers of all ages. For more information visit www.carlyscrossing.com or call 716-845-4100.
CanAm Invitational Bike Ride,
Sunday August 17. This is a three distance bicycle ride hosted by the Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club. Choose from 35, 62 or 100 mile rides. The two longer rides are in both the US and Canada. Registration includes a t-shirt, snacks and a post ride picnic. For more information see www.nfbc.com
Here are some Farmers Markets to check out:
Hertel Farmers Market, Holy Spirit Church parking lot (corner of Hertel & Delaware) Wednesday from 3-6:30pm, July 23 to October
Clarence Hollow Farmers Market, 10717 Main Street (between Ransom and Salt Roads) Saturdays 8am-1pm, June 7 to October 25.
Kenmore Farmer’s Market, Delaware Avenue and Delaware Road, Saturdays 8am to noon.
August 16, 9am-5pm. Amherst Museum 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst. The 24th annual Scottish festival will feature bagpipe bands, highland games, dance demonstration, Scottish food and more. For more information call 716-689-1440 or visit www.amherstmuseum.org
Carly’s Crossing
Saturday August 16 at 7:30 am Gallagher Beach at Buffalo’s Small Boat Harbor
This annual event raises funds for pediatric cancer research at Roswell park Cancer Institute. Hundreds of swimmers will swim one-mile and 600 yard routes in Buffalo’s Inner Harbor. It is open to experience swimmers of all ages. For more information visit www.carlyscrossing.com or call 716-845-4100.
CanAm Invitational Bike Ride,
Sunday August 17. This is a three distance bicycle ride hosted by the Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club. Choose from 35, 62 or 100 mile rides. The two longer rides are in both the US and Canada. Registration includes a t-shirt, snacks and a post ride picnic. For more information see www.nfbc.com
Here are some Farmers Markets to check out:
Hertel Farmers Market, Holy Spirit Church parking lot (corner of Hertel & Delaware) Wednesday from 3-6:30pm, July 23 to October
Clarence Hollow Farmers Market, 10717 Main Street (between Ransom and Salt Roads) Saturdays 8am-1pm, June 7 to October 25.
Kenmore Farmer’s Market, Delaware Avenue and Delaware Road, Saturdays 8am to noon.
Calling all chefs
Chef-to-Farm Experience
Monday, August 18th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Feed Your Soul Buffalo is a culinary tourism initiative showcasing exciting Western New York gastronomic adventures that feature the bounty that is our region’s legacy.
Feed Your Soul has just added a tour of area farms to its roster—designed for Buffalo-area chefs with inquisitive minds and a passion for fresh, sustainably farmed produce, dairy products and heritage breed meat.
Feed Your Soul’s owners, Sandy Starks and Christa Glennie Seychew, have seen the demand for locally grown products increase ten-fold over the last year. Their regular conversations with local chefs have led them to believe that a meeting of the minds between our area’s top chefs and most progressive farmers was needed. Together they have developed Feed Your Soul’s Chef-to-Farm Experience.
Feed Your Soul has worked hard to make this event affordable ($45) for chefs and eager restaurant staff stationed at every level of the cooking industry, from sous to saucier, from bus boy to commis. Starks and Seychew will receive no profit from this event. Rather they see it as something that must happen to help re-build Western New York’s broken food chain. Starks and Seychew are both very involved in the International Slow Food Movement and sit on the board of Slow Food Buffalo.
Personal invitations are being sent out to some of the area’s best chefs for this event, but Starks and Seychew hope to see students, diligent home cooks and restaurant owners on board for this affordable and enlightening all-day adventure.
Chef-to-Farm Experience, Monday, August 18th Join fellow chefs for a personal tour of some of Erie County's best farms. Participants will meet in the morning, board a bus perfectly sized for our small group and travel to Alden to visit Oles' Farm, a family-run CSA. From there we’ll venture on to Dayton, NY to Blossom Hill, a family farm that raises heritage breed cows and hogs. After a tour, a delicious picnic lunch with a focus on local foods will be served to us by Blossom Hill’s own Jo’el Drajem. Next we’ll stop in East Otto to visit Patrick Lango of White Cow Dairy whose award-winning yogurt and cheese products have graced the pages of major food magazines and newspapers. Finally, we’ll wind up our adventure at Native Offerings, one of the area's most progressive farms and a popular CSA with weekly drops in the city.
Chef-to-Farm is designed to allow passionate Buffalo-area chefs the opportunity to learn about current farming practices, experience WNY's unique agricultural landscape and to engage in one-on-one dialogue with the producers of some of WNY’s finest products. Plus, chefs will return to their kitchens with samples of the fantastic products and produce from some of our region's best farmers.
Feed Your Soul has many other exciting culinary adventures on the roster and in the works. All of our events are truly unique and have limited seating, so making reservations quickly is important! To learn more about Feed Your Soul Buffalo log onto www.FeedYourSoulBuffalo.com or call Christa Seychew at 716-812-1615.
Monday, August 18th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Feed Your Soul Buffalo is a culinary tourism initiative showcasing exciting Western New York gastronomic adventures that feature the bounty that is our region’s legacy.
Feed Your Soul has just added a tour of area farms to its roster—designed for Buffalo-area chefs with inquisitive minds and a passion for fresh, sustainably farmed produce, dairy products and heritage breed meat.
Feed Your Soul’s owners, Sandy Starks and Christa Glennie Seychew, have seen the demand for locally grown products increase ten-fold over the last year. Their regular conversations with local chefs have led them to believe that a meeting of the minds between our area’s top chefs and most progressive farmers was needed. Together they have developed Feed Your Soul’s Chef-to-Farm Experience.
Feed Your Soul has worked hard to make this event affordable ($45) for chefs and eager restaurant staff stationed at every level of the cooking industry, from sous to saucier, from bus boy to commis. Starks and Seychew will receive no profit from this event. Rather they see it as something that must happen to help re-build Western New York’s broken food chain. Starks and Seychew are both very involved in the International Slow Food Movement and sit on the board of Slow Food Buffalo.
Personal invitations are being sent out to some of the area’s best chefs for this event, but Starks and Seychew hope to see students, diligent home cooks and restaurant owners on board for this affordable and enlightening all-day adventure.
Chef-to-Farm Experience, Monday, August 18th Join fellow chefs for a personal tour of some of Erie County's best farms. Participants will meet in the morning, board a bus perfectly sized for our small group and travel to Alden to visit Oles' Farm, a family-run CSA. From there we’ll venture on to Dayton, NY to Blossom Hill, a family farm that raises heritage breed cows and hogs. After a tour, a delicious picnic lunch with a focus on local foods will be served to us by Blossom Hill’s own Jo’el Drajem. Next we’ll stop in East Otto to visit Patrick Lango of White Cow Dairy whose award-winning yogurt and cheese products have graced the pages of major food magazines and newspapers. Finally, we’ll wind up our adventure at Native Offerings, one of the area's most progressive farms and a popular CSA with weekly drops in the city.
Chef-to-Farm is designed to allow passionate Buffalo-area chefs the opportunity to learn about current farming practices, experience WNY's unique agricultural landscape and to engage in one-on-one dialogue with the producers of some of WNY’s finest products. Plus, chefs will return to their kitchens with samples of the fantastic products and produce from some of our region's best farmers.
Feed Your Soul has many other exciting culinary adventures on the roster and in the works. All of our events are truly unique and have limited seating, so making reservations quickly is important! To learn more about Feed Your Soul Buffalo log onto www.FeedYourSoulBuffalo.com or call Christa Seychew at 716-812-1615.
Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival August 16-17
Here's a press release I received from the Seaway Trail
Experience The Journey at Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival August 16-17
Dunkirk Lighthouse is one of 28 historic beacons that stand along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. On August 16-17 as part of the 2008 Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival and Craft Show, the Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey interactive display will provide festival visitors the opportunity to share their opinions about traveling the byway and to spin a wheel to win Seaway Trail branded products. Seaway Trail staff have been visiting sites and events on the 518-mile byway that parallels the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie shoreline in New York and Pennsylvania this summer to collect brand research data.
“We are celebrating our 30th anniversary as a byway by talking with consumers, travelers, and business owners as part of a mission to enhance the economic impact of the Seaway Trail region through tourism. The data we are gathering will drive the revitalization of the Seaway Trail destination brand for the next 30 years,” says Seaway Trail President and CEO Teresa Mitchell.New York Sea Grant Tourism and Recreation Specialist David G. White who is coordinating the summer-long tour, says, “The Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey tour puts the traveling public – including Seaway Trail residents – at the helm of this project for New York’s freshwater shoreline that will chart how Seaway Trail, Inc. and its member attractions, accommodations and services set their sails to deliver on and exceed consumer expectations over the next 30 years.”
The Seaway Trail is a federally-designated National Scenic Byway, a National Recreation Trail, a New York State Scenic Byway, and a New York State Bicycle Route. The official car sponsor for the tour is F.X. Caprara. Learn more at www.seawaytrail.com.Learn more about the Seaway Trail at www.seawaytrail.com.
Experience The Journey at Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival August 16-17
Dunkirk Lighthouse is one of 28 historic beacons that stand along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. On August 16-17 as part of the 2008 Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival and Craft Show, the Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey interactive display will provide festival visitors the opportunity to share their opinions about traveling the byway and to spin a wheel to win Seaway Trail branded products. Seaway Trail staff have been visiting sites and events on the 518-mile byway that parallels the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie shoreline in New York and Pennsylvania this summer to collect brand research data.
“We are celebrating our 30th anniversary as a byway by talking with consumers, travelers, and business owners as part of a mission to enhance the economic impact of the Seaway Trail region through tourism. The data we are gathering will drive the revitalization of the Seaway Trail destination brand for the next 30 years,” says Seaway Trail President and CEO Teresa Mitchell.New York Sea Grant Tourism and Recreation Specialist David G. White who is coordinating the summer-long tour, says, “The Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey tour puts the traveling public – including Seaway Trail residents – at the helm of this project for New York’s freshwater shoreline that will chart how Seaway Trail, Inc. and its member attractions, accommodations and services set their sails to deliver on and exceed consumer expectations over the next 30 years.”
The Seaway Trail is a federally-designated National Scenic Byway, a National Recreation Trail, a New York State Scenic Byway, and a New York State Bicycle Route. The official car sponsor for the tour is F.X. Caprara. Learn more at www.seawaytrail.com.Learn more about the Seaway Trail at www.seawaytrail.com.
The Marble Orchard in Lewiston
Here's a unique event coming up the next two weekends
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2008
From: Eva Nicklas, Lewiston Council on the Arts - 754-0166
The Marble Orchard: Star of Niagara
100 Years of Faith, Hope and Sheer Determination!
(Lewiston, NY) The Marble Orchard: Star of Niagara is a unique series of vignettes that tell the stories of the early Sisters of St. Francis. As part of the yearlong Centennial Celebration, the program will take place at Stella Niagara, 4421 Lower River Rd., located in the Town of Lewiston, on Sat., Aug. 16 at 7:00 PM, Sun. Aug. 17 at 2:00 PM, Sat., Aug. 23 at 7:00 PM and Sun., Aug. 24 at 2:00PM.
The audience will step back in time and experience what life was like 100 years ago for the founders of Stella Niagara, now a magnificent motherhouse, an institute for learning, a hospitality center, retirement home for the elderly sisters and a peace site.
In 1908, a handful of energetic and determined Franciscan Sisters left the noise and commotion of Buffalo for the quiet and calm of the March farm on River Road. There they built a convent and school. Armed with little more than faith and willpower, they battled the elements and extreme poverty with steadfast determination.
Set in the secluded and peaceful cemetery on the grounds of Stella Niagara, you will meet the early superior, Mother Leonarda. Tough, but with a heart of gold, she led the younger sisters through desperate times of poverty. In the difficult times, complaints were not heard and prayers were always answered. God did provide. Freddie the chauffeur drove 3 million miles without a single accident or traffic ticket. As the trusted keeper of the secrets, what was discussed in Freddie’s car, stayed in Freddie’s car! Father Heim served as chaplain at Stella for almost 40 years. He will recall what it was like to be a German priest in America during the war years. These stories, and more, will come to life thanks to the volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to the project.
The stories, painstakingly researched, grew out of Centennial Year collaboration between Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Sisters of St. Francis. Admission is $10 adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets will be sold at the door.
For more information call
Eva Nicklas, Lewiston Council on the Arts 716-754-0166
Sister Beth Brosmer, Stella Niagara 716-754-2193.
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2008
From: Eva Nicklas, Lewiston Council on the Arts - 754-0166
The Marble Orchard: Star of Niagara
100 Years of Faith, Hope and Sheer Determination!
(Lewiston, NY) The Marble Orchard: Star of Niagara is a unique series of vignettes that tell the stories of the early Sisters of St. Francis. As part of the yearlong Centennial Celebration, the program will take place at Stella Niagara, 4421 Lower River Rd., located in the Town of Lewiston, on Sat., Aug. 16 at 7:00 PM, Sun. Aug. 17 at 2:00 PM, Sat., Aug. 23 at 7:00 PM and Sun., Aug. 24 at 2:00PM.
The audience will step back in time and experience what life was like 100 years ago for the founders of Stella Niagara, now a magnificent motherhouse, an institute for learning, a hospitality center, retirement home for the elderly sisters and a peace site.
In 1908, a handful of energetic and determined Franciscan Sisters left the noise and commotion of Buffalo for the quiet and calm of the March farm on River Road. There they built a convent and school. Armed with little more than faith and willpower, they battled the elements and extreme poverty with steadfast determination.
Set in the secluded and peaceful cemetery on the grounds of Stella Niagara, you will meet the early superior, Mother Leonarda. Tough, but with a heart of gold, she led the younger sisters through desperate times of poverty. In the difficult times, complaints were not heard and prayers were always answered. God did provide. Freddie the chauffeur drove 3 million miles without a single accident or traffic ticket. As the trusted keeper of the secrets, what was discussed in Freddie’s car, stayed in Freddie’s car! Father Heim served as chaplain at Stella for almost 40 years. He will recall what it was like to be a German priest in America during the war years. These stories, and more, will come to life thanks to the volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to the project.
The stories, painstakingly researched, grew out of Centennial Year collaboration between Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Sisters of St. Francis. Admission is $10 adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets will be sold at the door.
For more information call
Eva Nicklas, Lewiston Council on the Arts 716-754-0166
Sister Beth Brosmer, Stella Niagara 716-754-2193.
Buegrass, BBQ and Brews at Peek' n Peak
Here's a press release I received
For more information, contact:
Steve Lempke
716-355-4141, ext. 7130
slempke@pknpk.com
PKnPK.COM
Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews event to be held at Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa
Findley Lake, N.Y., August 8, 2008 – Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa will host a Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews event on Saturday, August 16, 2008. The event will take place from 1-5pm. A good time is sure to be had by all with music by The Hay Balers, great food and beer. Food items include Saint Louis style ribs, pulled pork and barbecue rubbed chicken.
Fresh made waffle cones will be available for dessert. Meal tickets for the event range from $12-$14. Visit www.PKnPK.COM for more information on upcoming events and packages or call 716-355-4141.
For more information, contact:
Steve Lempke
716-355-4141, ext. 7130
slempke@pknpk.com
PKnPK.COM
Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews event to be held at Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa
Findley Lake, N.Y., August 8, 2008 – Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa will host a Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews event on Saturday, August 16, 2008. The event will take place from 1-5pm. A good time is sure to be had by all with music by The Hay Balers, great food and beer. Food items include Saint Louis style ribs, pulled pork and barbecue rubbed chicken.
Fresh made waffle cones will be available for dessert. Meal tickets for the event range from $12-$14. Visit www.PKnPK.COM for more information on upcoming events and packages or call 716-355-4141.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Here are a few more things happening this week
Erie County Fair August 6-17. The 169th Erie County Fair will be taking place at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. There is a lot to do for the entire family, from musical entertainment in the grandstand, tractor pulls, farm animals, rides and more. And let's not forget about the fair food! See www.summerfunheadquarters.com for a compete schedule.
Gerry Rodeo
Professional rodeo and a western style beef BBQ.
Aug. 6-10
Route 60
Gerry, NY
716-985-4847
www.gerryrodeo.org
Art in the Woods
Art Show & Sale
Aug. 9 & 10
Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Enjoy art & Fine Craft celebrating nature & wildlife at it’s finest !
Live music, local theatre performances free hands – on activities for the whole family,
Free jewelry making, artist demos, & food, hiking trails
Only 5 miles S. of Jamestown, NY, off Rt. 62
1600 Riverside Dr.
Jamestown NY
716-569-2345
www.jamestownaudubon.org
Taste of Ellicottville
Aug 9 2008 - Aug 10 2008 (Culinary-New York)
Description: Everyone comes out to sample the best that our 22 fine restaurants have to offer as they set up on the streets for your enjoyment.
Times: Aug. 9-10
Various locations
Ellicottville, NY
716-699-5046
www.ellicottvilleny.com
Erie County Fair August 6-17. The 169th Erie County Fair will be taking place at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. There is a lot to do for the entire family, from musical entertainment in the grandstand, tractor pulls, farm animals, rides and more. And let's not forget about the fair food! See www.summerfunheadquarters.com for a compete schedule.
Gerry Rodeo
Professional rodeo and a western style beef BBQ.
Aug. 6-10
Route 60
Gerry, NY
716-985-4847
www.gerryrodeo.org
Art in the Woods
Art Show & Sale
Aug. 9 & 10
Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Enjoy art & Fine Craft celebrating nature & wildlife at it’s finest !
Live music, local theatre performances free hands – on activities for the whole family,
Free jewelry making, artist demos, & food, hiking trails
Only 5 miles S. of Jamestown, NY, off Rt. 62
1600 Riverside Dr.
Jamestown NY
716-569-2345
www.jamestownaudubon.org
Taste of Ellicottville
Aug 9 2008 - Aug 10 2008 (Culinary-New York)
Description: Everyone comes out to sample the best that our 22 fine restaurants have to offer as they set up on the streets for your enjoyment.
Times: Aug. 9-10
Various locations
Ellicottville, NY
716-699-5046
www.ellicottvilleny.com
Parkside Architectural walking tour August 9
Parkside Community Association's
Architectural & Historical Walking Tour of Parkside
Contact: Kathleen Peterson
Address: 2318 Main Street
Phone: 838-1240
Email: pca2318main@verizon.net
URL: www.parksidebuffalo.org
BUFFALO, NY
The Parkside Community Association and Buffalo Tours presents an approximately 2 hour guided walking tour of the historic Parkside neighborhood on Saturday, August 9, beginning at 10 am, rain or shine. Learn about the architecture, lifestyle, and history of this fascinating area. The walk is easy, the pace leisurely. Many of the historic structures and landmarks in the neighborhood are highlighted, including the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Pierce Arrow Building. Walk past beautifully manicured gardens and learn to appreciate the different architecture. As breathtaking as North Buffalo is, few visitors ever get a chance to experience the real beauty and history of its neighborhoods. This walking tour begins at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 96 Jewett Parkway. Admission to the tour is $10. Payment can be made by cash or check the morning of the tour. For further information, contact the Parkside Community Association at 838-1240 during normal business hours.
Walking tour admissions support the continuing work of the Parkside Community Association and Buffalo Tours.
Architectural & Historical Walking Tour of Parkside
Contact: Kathleen Peterson
Address: 2318 Main Street
Phone: 838-1240
Email: pca2318main@verizon.net
URL: www.parksidebuffalo.org
BUFFALO, NY
The Parkside Community Association and Buffalo Tours presents an approximately 2 hour guided walking tour of the historic Parkside neighborhood on Saturday, August 9, beginning at 10 am, rain or shine. Learn about the architecture, lifestyle, and history of this fascinating area. The walk is easy, the pace leisurely. Many of the historic structures and landmarks in the neighborhood are highlighted, including the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Pierce Arrow Building. Walk past beautifully manicured gardens and learn to appreciate the different architecture. As breathtaking as North Buffalo is, few visitors ever get a chance to experience the real beauty and history of its neighborhoods. This walking tour begins at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 96 Jewett Parkway. Admission to the tour is $10. Payment can be made by cash or check the morning of the tour. For further information, contact the Parkside Community Association at 838-1240 during normal business hours.
Walking tour admissions support the continuing work of the Parkside Community Association and Buffalo Tours.
Artpark Family Movie Night August 11
Here's information from a press release I received from Artpark
Take In Artpark’s First-Ever Family Movie Night!
Free Event on August 11 to Feature Children’s Classic The Sandlot!
(Lewiston, NY) With August just around the corner, some people may be under the assumption that Artpark’s considerable schedule of 2008 family-oriented events will begin winding down. Artpark’s response is quite to the contrary: Want S’more?
Artpark’s first-ever edition of “Family Movie Night” will take place under the stars at 8:30pm on August 11 in one of the venue’s giant Lower Park picnic shelters and will feature the enduring children’s classic The Sandlot. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for this free, ticketless event. Snacks, soda and water will also be made available to purchase at Artpark. www.artpark.net
Take In Artpark’s First-Ever Family Movie Night!
Free Event on August 11 to Feature Children’s Classic The Sandlot!
(Lewiston, NY) With August just around the corner, some people may be under the assumption that Artpark’s considerable schedule of 2008 family-oriented events will begin winding down. Artpark’s response is quite to the contrary: Want S’more?
Artpark’s first-ever edition of “Family Movie Night” will take place under the stars at 8:30pm on August 11 in one of the venue’s giant Lower Park picnic shelters and will feature the enduring children’s classic The Sandlot. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for this free, ticketless event. Snacks, soda and water will also be made available to purchase at Artpark. www.artpark.net
Lewiston Art Festival August 9-10
MEDIA RELEASE: July 16, 2008
FROM: Lewiston Council on the Arts 716-754-0166
enicklas@artcouncil.org>
www.artcouncil.org <http://www.artcouncil.org>
RE: What's NEW at the 42nd Annual Lewiston Art Festival?
(Lewiston) Lewiston’s reputation as a thriving arts community and cultural epicenter is due in no small part to the Lewiston Art Festival. Now in it’s 42nd year, the festival has been named “Top Cultural Destinations,” First Sunday Magazine; “Summer Festival Showcase Event,” Bi-National Niagara Tourism Alliance; and “Top 100 Attractions Along the Seaway Trail,” by Journey Magazine.
On August 9 & 10 from 10 am to 6 pm , the prestigious event will showcase the work of more than 200 professional and student artists from across the U.S. and Southern Ontario in various media including; painting (acrylic, watercolor & oils), drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, wood, fiber, graphic arts and jewelry. “Modern” Art Awards, sponsored by Modern Corporation, totaling more than $5,000, will be awarded in 8 categories.
Our expansion into Academy Park continues with the addition of delicious new food vendors in a larger food court and the Brickyard Beer Tent where you can relax and enjoy a cold one in the festive atmosphere. On Saturday we’ll share the park with the Cataract Cruisers and there’ll be lots of good music scheduled for the Academy Park band shell. Take advantage of the new free shuttle service that will take you from Academy Park to the River with stops all along the way so you don’t miss a thing!
New this year, a more pedestrian-friendly layout will make the popular WNY High School Chalk Walk Competition the centerpiece of Center St. which will close to cars between 4th & 6th streets. On Saturday, watch the chalk fly as teams of talented student artists create spectacular murals depicting their interpretation of this year’s theme, "200 Years of Diversity" to commemorate Niagara County's Bi-Centennial. Ten regional high schools are scheduled to compete for “Arts Are Key” awards, generously sponsored by KeyBank. You get to be the judge for the People’s Choice Award, so be sure to vote for your favorite mural. Judging takes place about 4:00 PM. Chalkwalk sponsors include KeyBank and Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
The focus on youth continues on College Alley where the work of high school and college students will be featured in its new 5th St. location. On Sunday, you can watch artists at work as students from Mickey’s Art Works paint and exhibit their work throughout the day.
There will be lots of opportunities for audience participation when kids of all ages are invited to make their very own fish art at the ArtZone, a hands-on space sponsored by First Niagara Bank and located on the corner of 5th and Center Streets. On Sunday from noon to 4:00 PM the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University hosts a fish windsock “Make & Take” activity.
A must-see for everyone at the festival? Demonstrations by world class chainsaw carvers. With engines screaming and sawdust streaming, two Masters of the Chainsaw will join us for weekend residencies, creating masterpieces before your very eyes. Don’t miss Rick Pratt in the Lewiston Courtyard and a very special “Chainsaw Chick” who will be carving in Academy Park. This is ‘performance art’ at its best!
There’ll something fishy going on all weekend... Two Soul Salmon sculptures done by Lewiston Porter art students will be unveiled and on display during the weekend. The first one, a male salmon, was covered with American and Canadian pennies as a reminder of our shared river border. The second salmon, a female, is embellished with coins from around the world that were donated by the community. This dramatic pair will be sited together at Artpark after the art festival
Don’t forget to stop by the TWO Information Booths, (one at Key Bank and the other up near Academy Park) and pick up this years colorful Art Festival t-shirt which features "La Gytara Mariposa" (the Butterfly Guitar) by artist, Hugo Rodriguez. “Lewiston Landmarks” limited edition print by Michael LaDuca will also be available. The framed prints are $225. As always, street musicians and performers are welcome to add their festive ambiance to the show.
Art Festival Entertainment
Saturday, August 9
Academy Park
Cataract Cruisers
11:00 - 5:00 PM Masters of the Chainsaw Chick, Alicia Bull
Hennepin Park Gazebo
Dale Campbell Host
12:00 Trill Seekers
1:00 Rainbow Singers
2:00 Jena Abati
4:00 Jena Abati
Apple Granny’s Restaurant
12:00 - 4:00 “Squeezbox” Johnny
Frontier House
1:00 Niagara Experience Players
Lewiston Courtyard
Chainsaw Carver (Rick Pratt)
Art Festival Entertainment
Sunday, August 10
Academy Park
11:00 - 12:30 Lakeside Blues Band
1:00 - 5:00 Riddim Posse (Reggae).....
11:00 - 5:00 Masters of the Chainsaw Chick, Alicia Bull
Hennepin Park Gazebo
Dale Campbell Host
12:00 - 2:00 Babik
2:00 - 4:00 Bergholtz German Band
4:15 - Thymelass
Frontier House
2:00 Ilya’s Belly Dance Studio
4:00 Ilya’s
1:00 Hot Country Liners
Lewiston Courtyard
Chainsaw Carver (Rick Pratt)
FROM: Lewiston Council on the Arts 716-754-0166
enicklas@artcouncil.org>
www.artcouncil.org <http://www.artcouncil.org>
RE: What's NEW at the 42nd Annual Lewiston Art Festival?
(Lewiston) Lewiston’s reputation as a thriving arts community and cultural epicenter is due in no small part to the Lewiston Art Festival. Now in it’s 42nd year, the festival has been named “Top Cultural Destinations,” First Sunday Magazine; “Summer Festival Showcase Event,” Bi-National Niagara Tourism Alliance; and “Top 100 Attractions Along the Seaway Trail,” by Journey Magazine.
On August 9 & 10 from 10 am to 6 pm , the prestigious event will showcase the work of more than 200 professional and student artists from across the U.S. and Southern Ontario in various media including; painting (acrylic, watercolor & oils), drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, wood, fiber, graphic arts and jewelry. “Modern” Art Awards, sponsored by Modern Corporation, totaling more than $5,000, will be awarded in 8 categories.
Our expansion into Academy Park continues with the addition of delicious new food vendors in a larger food court and the Brickyard Beer Tent where you can relax and enjoy a cold one in the festive atmosphere. On Saturday we’ll share the park with the Cataract Cruisers and there’ll be lots of good music scheduled for the Academy Park band shell. Take advantage of the new free shuttle service that will take you from Academy Park to the River with stops all along the way so you don’t miss a thing!
New this year, a more pedestrian-friendly layout will make the popular WNY High School Chalk Walk Competition the centerpiece of Center St. which will close to cars between 4th & 6th streets. On Saturday, watch the chalk fly as teams of talented student artists create spectacular murals depicting their interpretation of this year’s theme, "200 Years of Diversity" to commemorate Niagara County's Bi-Centennial. Ten regional high schools are scheduled to compete for “Arts Are Key” awards, generously sponsored by KeyBank. You get to be the judge for the People’s Choice Award, so be sure to vote for your favorite mural. Judging takes place about 4:00 PM. Chalkwalk sponsors include KeyBank and Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
The focus on youth continues on College Alley where the work of high school and college students will be featured in its new 5th St. location. On Sunday, you can watch artists at work as students from Mickey’s Art Works paint and exhibit their work throughout the day.
There will be lots of opportunities for audience participation when kids of all ages are invited to make their very own fish art at the ArtZone, a hands-on space sponsored by First Niagara Bank and located on the corner of 5th and Center Streets. On Sunday from noon to 4:00 PM the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University hosts a fish windsock “Make & Take” activity.
A must-see for everyone at the festival? Demonstrations by world class chainsaw carvers. With engines screaming and sawdust streaming, two Masters of the Chainsaw will join us for weekend residencies, creating masterpieces before your very eyes. Don’t miss Rick Pratt in the Lewiston Courtyard and a very special “Chainsaw Chick” who will be carving in Academy Park. This is ‘performance art’ at its best!
There’ll something fishy going on all weekend... Two Soul Salmon sculptures done by Lewiston Porter art students will be unveiled and on display during the weekend. The first one, a male salmon, was covered with American and Canadian pennies as a reminder of our shared river border. The second salmon, a female, is embellished with coins from around the world that were donated by the community. This dramatic pair will be sited together at Artpark after the art festival
Don’t forget to stop by the TWO Information Booths, (one at Key Bank and the other up near Academy Park) and pick up this years colorful Art Festival t-shirt which features "La Gytara Mariposa" (the Butterfly Guitar) by artist, Hugo Rodriguez. “Lewiston Landmarks” limited edition print by Michael LaDuca will also be available. The framed prints are $225. As always, street musicians and performers are welcome to add their festive ambiance to the show.
Art Festival Entertainment
Saturday, August 9
Academy Park
Cataract Cruisers
11:00 - 5:00 PM Masters of the Chainsaw Chick, Alicia Bull
Hennepin Park Gazebo
Dale Campbell Host
12:00 Trill Seekers
1:00 Rainbow Singers
2:00 Jena Abati
4:00 Jena Abati
Apple Granny’s Restaurant
12:00 - 4:00 “Squeezbox” Johnny
Frontier House
1:00 Niagara Experience Players
Lewiston Courtyard
Chainsaw Carver (Rick Pratt)
Art Festival Entertainment
Sunday, August 10
Academy Park
11:00 - 12:30 Lakeside Blues Band
1:00 - 5:00 Riddim Posse (Reggae).....
11:00 - 5:00 Masters of the Chainsaw Chick, Alicia Bull
Hennepin Park Gazebo
Dale Campbell Host
12:00 - 2:00 Babik
2:00 - 4:00 Bergholtz German Band
4:15 - Thymelass
Frontier House
2:00 Ilya’s Belly Dance Studio
4:00 Ilya’s
1:00 Hot Country Liners
Lewiston Courtyard
Chainsaw Carver (Rick Pratt)
Grape County Week in Chautauqua County
Below are a couple of press releases I recently received. It looks like a fun week!
America’s Grape Country Week Celebration Set for August 9-17
Westfield, NY – The Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail and Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association announce a celebration of regional flavors in America’s Grape Country, August 9-17, 2008. The nine day event kicks off with the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival at the Dunkirk Fairgrounds, August 9-10 followed by a week filled with local produce, culinary specials, winery tours, and epicurean delights. The celebration compliments Chautauqua Institution’s week eight theme “What’s for Dinner? Food and Politics in the 21st Century.”
Starting the week, the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival will showcase some of New York State’s finest wines with live musical entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market, and educational wine seminars. At 2 pm on Saturday, August 9th, artist, naturalist and educator, Mark Baldwin, will present a new Map of the Natural and Cultural History of the Eastern Lake Erie Grape Region. Reprints of the map will be available at the Wine Festival with donations supporting the Lake Erie Concord Grape Heritage Association, the grape and wine industries, and economic development efforts in the region.
An official Blessing of the Grapes will take place at 2:30 pm Wednesday, August 13th in Westfield’s Moore Park followed by a taste of regional flavors presented by Growers Cooperative. During Celebrate America’s Grape Country Week, several wineries along the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail will also offer special classes and demonstrations. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the wineries directly. Capping off the week will be a Local Food Heroes Event Cook-off and Tasting at the Westfield Farmer’s Market, a Peach Festival at Burch Farms in North East, PA, and Pesto Festo at Barlow’s Mill in Fredonia. A full schedule of the week’s events with winery listings and phone numbers can be found at www.americasgrapecountry.com.
On Monday, August 11, Vetter Vineyards in Westfield will offer a free red wine tasting featuring their Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Zweigelt paired with chocolate. Step into history on Tuesday with a visit to South Shore Wine Company in North East, PA at noon and 2 o’clock for tours of the unique underground wine cave and cellar. First established in 1864, South Shore was Erie County's First Commercial Winery. Penn Shore Winery in North East will also offer a lesson in Champagne at 10 am, 2 and 4 pm on Tuesday.
Quincy Cellars will host a food and wine pairing demonstration on Wednesday, August 13th at 12, 3, and 5 pm. The Ripley winery will open its full scale commercial kitchen to demonstrate techniques used at the restaurant at Quincy Cellars and how to best pair wines with menu items. Seating is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 716-736-2021 or visiting www.quincycellars.com.
Johnson Estate Winery will present Vineyard Walking Tours and Tastings on Wednesday, August 13th at noon and 4 pm and on Friday, August 15th at 10 am and 2 and 4 pm. The 200 plus acre Johnson Farm is nearly a century old and its winery, nearly 50 years old, is the state's oldest farm or "estate" winery. Hosted by Vineyard Manager, Rob Guzzettta and Winemaker, Jeff Murphy, the walking tours will highlight a number of the vineyards that produce award-winning wines from 115 acres of vineyards and twelve varieties of grapes. Tour goers will sample selected wines while visiting the vineyards and will learn about the unique soil composition, micro-climate, history, and future visions of the winery.
The blueberries will be ripe at Blueberry Sky Farm and Winery in Ripley where visitors can pick their own off the bushes. For an evening out, Merritt Estate Winery in Forestville will present America’s Picnic, Tuesday – Friday from 6-9 pm. A full picnic menu will be available including hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, tuna salad, corn on the cob, pop, wine and beer. “Rick and Mick” will provide live acoustical guitar music for entertainment.
On Saturday, August 16th, the Westfield Farmer's Market will host a "Local Food Heroes Cook-Off" to celebrate local farmers and the chefs who seek out the finest fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Chautauqua County. Four local chefs will create appetizers, entrees, and desserts using products from the area. They will also pair their food with local wines. Tickets for tasting samples and voting will be available at the event.
Visit Peachy Days Saturday and Sunday at Burch Farms Country Market for everything Peach including farm fresh peach pie, peach jelly, peach bread, peach parfaits, sliced peaches to put on biscuits & shortcake, ice cream with fresh peaches on top, baskets of Farm Fresh Peaches to eat or stop by the Wine Shop and sample some Peach Wine.
Stop by the Pesto Festo, Sunday, August 17th for a taste of all kinds of pesto along with wine tasting by Liberty Vineyards, music by Viol Habits, contra dancing, wagon rides, walking tours, and games. YB Normal Farms and Graystone Nature Preserve will be on hand with some alpacas and chickens.
In addition to special tours and presentations, several regional restaurants will join the America’s Grape Country Week celebration with tasting menus, nightly specials or daily features prepared with local produce and wine. Participating restaurants include Webb’s Captain’s Table and La Fleur in Mayville, The White Inn in Fredonia, The Royal Court Dining Room at Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa in Findley Lake, and Sapore in Westfield.
The Lake Erie Grape Region is home to America’s native grapes. With 30,000 vineyard acres, this is the largest grape growing region in the United States outside of California and the oldest Concord grape growing region in the world! For a full schedule of events and specials during Celebrate America’s Grape Country Week, visit www.americasgrapecountry.com.
Here's some more info:
America’s Grape Country Wine Festival (www.agcwinefestival.com) is being held August 9 & 10, 2008 at the Chautauqua County Fair Grounds in Dunkirk, NY from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The festival, which is growing rapidly by the day, is expected to have a tremendous turnout. Wine enthusiasts from all over should expect a weekend of fun and entertainment when they come out to support local agriculture, local commerce and enjoy great wine!
The festival will feature wines, food, arts and crafts, live local music and educational wine seminars throughout the weekend. There are currently 24 wineries from all over New York State that are scheduled to be in attendance. Each winery will have wine tasting and sales by the bottle.
The wineries attending are:
Merritt Estate Winery
Johnson Estate Winery
Thousand Islands Winery
Heron Hill Winery
Catharine Valley Winery
Casa Larga Vineyards
Montezuma Winery
White Springs Farm Estate Winery
Four Chimneys Organic Winery
Americana Vineyards & Winery
The Winery at Marjim Manor
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Quincy Cellars
Chateau Buffalo, LLC.
Niagara Landing Wine Cellars
Red Barn Winery
Willow Creek Winery
Sparkling Ponds Winery
Liberty Vineyards
Roberian Winery
Vetter Vineyards Winery
Woodbury Vineyards
Vizcarra Vineyards
Blueberry Sky Farm Winery
Tickets can be purchased at www.agcwinefestival.com
Price
$20.00 = Both Days
$15.00 = One Day
$5.00 = Designated Drivers
(Ticket price includes parking, commemorative wine glass and Taster’s Guide)
For more information on America’s Grape Country Wine Festival, call 1-800-965-4834 or visit www.agcwinefestival.com
America’s Grape Country Week Celebration Set for August 9-17
Westfield, NY – The Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail and Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association announce a celebration of regional flavors in America’s Grape Country, August 9-17, 2008. The nine day event kicks off with the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival at the Dunkirk Fairgrounds, August 9-10 followed by a week filled with local produce, culinary specials, winery tours, and epicurean delights. The celebration compliments Chautauqua Institution’s week eight theme “What’s for Dinner? Food and Politics in the 21st Century.”
Starting the week, the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival will showcase some of New York State’s finest wines with live musical entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market, and educational wine seminars. At 2 pm on Saturday, August 9th, artist, naturalist and educator, Mark Baldwin, will present a new Map of the Natural and Cultural History of the Eastern Lake Erie Grape Region. Reprints of the map will be available at the Wine Festival with donations supporting the Lake Erie Concord Grape Heritage Association, the grape and wine industries, and economic development efforts in the region.
An official Blessing of the Grapes will take place at 2:30 pm Wednesday, August 13th in Westfield’s Moore Park followed by a taste of regional flavors presented by Growers Cooperative. During Celebrate America’s Grape Country Week, several wineries along the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail will also offer special classes and demonstrations. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the wineries directly. Capping off the week will be a Local Food Heroes Event Cook-off and Tasting at the Westfield Farmer’s Market, a Peach Festival at Burch Farms in North East, PA, and Pesto Festo at Barlow’s Mill in Fredonia. A full schedule of the week’s events with winery listings and phone numbers can be found at www.americasgrapecountry.com.
On Monday, August 11, Vetter Vineyards in Westfield will offer a free red wine tasting featuring their Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Zweigelt paired with chocolate. Step into history on Tuesday with a visit to South Shore Wine Company in North East, PA at noon and 2 o’clock for tours of the unique underground wine cave and cellar. First established in 1864, South Shore was Erie County's First Commercial Winery. Penn Shore Winery in North East will also offer a lesson in Champagne at 10 am, 2 and 4 pm on Tuesday.
Quincy Cellars will host a food and wine pairing demonstration on Wednesday, August 13th at 12, 3, and 5 pm. The Ripley winery will open its full scale commercial kitchen to demonstrate techniques used at the restaurant at Quincy Cellars and how to best pair wines with menu items. Seating is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 716-736-2021 or visiting www.quincycellars.com.
Johnson Estate Winery will present Vineyard Walking Tours and Tastings on Wednesday, August 13th at noon and 4 pm and on Friday, August 15th at 10 am and 2 and 4 pm. The 200 plus acre Johnson Farm is nearly a century old and its winery, nearly 50 years old, is the state's oldest farm or "estate" winery. Hosted by Vineyard Manager, Rob Guzzettta and Winemaker, Jeff Murphy, the walking tours will highlight a number of the vineyards that produce award-winning wines from 115 acres of vineyards and twelve varieties of grapes. Tour goers will sample selected wines while visiting the vineyards and will learn about the unique soil composition, micro-climate, history, and future visions of the winery.
The blueberries will be ripe at Blueberry Sky Farm and Winery in Ripley where visitors can pick their own off the bushes. For an evening out, Merritt Estate Winery in Forestville will present America’s Picnic, Tuesday – Friday from 6-9 pm. A full picnic menu will be available including hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, tuna salad, corn on the cob, pop, wine and beer. “Rick and Mick” will provide live acoustical guitar music for entertainment.
On Saturday, August 16th, the Westfield Farmer's Market will host a "Local Food Heroes Cook-Off" to celebrate local farmers and the chefs who seek out the finest fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Chautauqua County. Four local chefs will create appetizers, entrees, and desserts using products from the area. They will also pair their food with local wines. Tickets for tasting samples and voting will be available at the event.
Visit Peachy Days Saturday and Sunday at Burch Farms Country Market for everything Peach including farm fresh peach pie, peach jelly, peach bread, peach parfaits, sliced peaches to put on biscuits & shortcake, ice cream with fresh peaches on top, baskets of Farm Fresh Peaches to eat or stop by the Wine Shop and sample some Peach Wine.
Stop by the Pesto Festo, Sunday, August 17th for a taste of all kinds of pesto along with wine tasting by Liberty Vineyards, music by Viol Habits, contra dancing, wagon rides, walking tours, and games. YB Normal Farms and Graystone Nature Preserve will be on hand with some alpacas and chickens.
In addition to special tours and presentations, several regional restaurants will join the America’s Grape Country Week celebration with tasting menus, nightly specials or daily features prepared with local produce and wine. Participating restaurants include Webb’s Captain’s Table and La Fleur in Mayville, The White Inn in Fredonia, The Royal Court Dining Room at Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa in Findley Lake, and Sapore in Westfield.
The Lake Erie Grape Region is home to America’s native grapes. With 30,000 vineyard acres, this is the largest grape growing region in the United States outside of California and the oldest Concord grape growing region in the world! For a full schedule of events and specials during Celebrate America’s Grape Country Week, visit www.americasgrapecountry.com.
Here's some more info:
America’s Grape Country Wine Festival (www.agcwinefestival.com) is being held August 9 & 10, 2008 at the Chautauqua County Fair Grounds in Dunkirk, NY from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The festival, which is growing rapidly by the day, is expected to have a tremendous turnout. Wine enthusiasts from all over should expect a weekend of fun and entertainment when they come out to support local agriculture, local commerce and enjoy great wine!
The festival will feature wines, food, arts and crafts, live local music and educational wine seminars throughout the weekend. There are currently 24 wineries from all over New York State that are scheduled to be in attendance. Each winery will have wine tasting and sales by the bottle.
The wineries attending are:
Merritt Estate Winery
Johnson Estate Winery
Thousand Islands Winery
Heron Hill Winery
Catharine Valley Winery
Casa Larga Vineyards
Montezuma Winery
White Springs Farm Estate Winery
Four Chimneys Organic Winery
Americana Vineyards & Winery
The Winery at Marjim Manor
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Quincy Cellars
Chateau Buffalo, LLC.
Niagara Landing Wine Cellars
Red Barn Winery
Willow Creek Winery
Sparkling Ponds Winery
Liberty Vineyards
Roberian Winery
Vetter Vineyards Winery
Woodbury Vineyards
Vizcarra Vineyards
Blueberry Sky Farm Winery
Tickets can be purchased at www.agcwinefestival.com
Price
$20.00 = Both Days
$15.00 = One Day
$5.00 = Designated Drivers
(Ticket price includes parking, commemorative wine glass and Taster’s Guide)
For more information on America’s Grape Country Wine Festival, call 1-800-965-4834 or visit www.agcwinefestival.com
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