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.
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