MAY 2008
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1-11 Storrs All High Photo Show – Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. 23rd annual exhibition featuring the work of students from 30 WNY High Schools. Free public reception April 20, 2-5pm. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
1-18 "Hats!" – Evenings @ 7:30; Sunday matinees @ 3pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. A new critically acclaimed musical comedy that takes a hilarious look at one woman's struggle with her impending 50th birthday. Tickets: Adults $18, Students/Seniors $15. 716.692.2413 www.rivieratheatre.org
2 Music Man in Concert – 7:30pm, Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport. Combines the efforts of the Lockport Community Band (directed by Mike Robinson) with the Lockport Chorale (directed by David Bondrow) and Children's Choir. 716.438.1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.com
2-3 Smelt Festival – Along the Lewiston waterfront; Live music! Area restaurants along the Village's main street will offer their own culinary version of smelt. For additional information, please visit www.northofthefalls.com
3 Lion's Club "Idol Contest" Auditions – The Summit, 6929 Williams Road. Can you sing? Audition and show your talent! The Town of Niagara Lion's Club is ponsoring try outs for the "Lion's Idol Contest" at the Summit on May 3. Registration is from 4-6pm and auditions will take place from 6-9pm, in the mall's center court. Finalists will be selected at The Summit for the contest which will be held in June as a part of the Niagara Strawberry Festival. Bring the music (CD) for the song you will perform, along with ID such as birth certificate or photo ID with date of birth. date of birth must be between 12/31/86 - 1/1/01. Good luck! 716.297.0206.
4 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
5 Cinco de Mayo - Margarita Madness – 5:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, N. Tonawanda. The greatest Happy Hour in Western New York! All proceeds benefit the continuing renovation of the Riviera Theatre. Age restriction: 21 and over. Tickets $20. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
7 Jelani Eddington, Riviera Monthly Organ Concert – 7:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. During the years that Jelani Eddington has given concerts, he has easily established himself as one of the most prominent and sought-after artists on the concert circuit! Tickets $10, Members and under 18: Free. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
9 Music Man in Concert – 7:30pm, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Combines the efforts of the Lockport Community Band (directed by Mike Robinson) with the Lockport Chorale (directed by David Bondrow) and Children's Choir. 716.438.1130 www.rivieratheatre.org
9-11 "Cookbooks and Carnations"! – The Summit, 6929 Williams Road. The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Women's Auxiliary is sponsoring a cookbook and carnation sale to support patient and visitor hospitality programs. The sale will be held in center court. 716.297.0206.
10 - Key to the Locks – 24 Church St., Lockport. Annual event to open the Erie Canal locks at Lockport, home of the famous Flight of Five locks. 716.434.7433. www.NiagaraHistory.org
10-11 Wine Trail Blossoms – The Anniversary clebration of the Niagara Wine Trail. For $10/person, each person receives a wine glass and sign of spring, and free tasting at each winery. 716.772.2211. www.niagarawinetrail.org
11 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
14 Arthur LIVE! – 10:30am and 7pm. All tickets $7; 7pm show tickets $9-19. Based on Marc Brown's books and Emmy Award winning PBS series, this all new production comes to life as everyone's favorite aardvark and his friends all hit the stage in this delightful musical adventure! 716.754.4375. www.artpark.net
16-18 Law Enforcement Week – The Summit, 6929 Williams Road. The Niagara County Sheriff's Department brings Law Enforcement Week to The Summit's center court. The event, scheduled throughout mall hours, will feature patrol cars, an ATV, a police boat, canine demonstrations and the "Safe Child" program providing ID cards for children. 716.297.0206.
17 Preservation Month Bus Tour – All Day Event . North Tonawanda History Museum, 314 Oliver St., N. Tonawanda. All day event decdicated to a bus tour of historic Niagara County. Lunch and presentation to follow tour. 716.213.0554 www.nthistorymuseum.org
17 "Aida" La Scala and Friends Opera Series – 1pm. Opera buffs of WNY host a one time only presentation of Giuseppe Verdi's "AIDA". Adults $20, Students/Seniors $18. 716.692.2413.www.rivieratheatre.org
18 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
23-24 Il Trittico – Sat. @ 7:30pm, Sun. @ 2pm. 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda. In honor of Puccini's 150th birthday, La Scala brings his incomparable Il Trittico to the stage. Adults $20, Students/Seniors $18. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
24 Jim Anthony Presents: "For the Love of Freedom" – Spirit of Niagara Tours, Summit Mall, N. Falls. Niagara's most complete and powerful Underground Railroad Experience, in the form of a 6-hour tour hosted by Spirit of Niagara Owner Jim Anthony and our team of Re-enactors. This special version includes more features, lunch and is priced as a special fundraising effort for the "My Niagara" initiative. $100 per person includes souvenir t-shirt and water bottle. 716.205.0345. www.thespiritofniagara.com
24-25 Niagara's Soldiers Through the Ages – 10am-4pm. Living History demonstrators and military vehicle collectors recreate military personnel from the 18th Century through World War II. See the evolution of weapons, uniforms, tents, rations and transportation. 716.745.7611. www.oldfortniagara.org
25 Spring Lake Winery Wine Train – $39 per person, Children $20. Reservations Reguired! Train boards: Lockport at 9:30am (Michigan & Park Ave). Event includes 1 hour train ride with a Continental Breakfast, 1 hour tour at the Medina Railroad Museum, wine tasting, lunch on the grill, and music by the lake at Spring Lake Winery. Train departs winery at approx. 3:30pm (Return to Lockport at approx. 4pm). Music by the lake (coincides with train events if you are unable to purchase tickets) $20 per person for lunch, mush and wine tasting (or glass of wine). 716.439.5253 www.springlakewinery.com
25 Historical Mansion Tour – 2-4pm. 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt. Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory. 716.778.7197. www.olcott-newfane.com
28 Jazz Wednesdays: Barbara Levy Daniels – 7-9pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Are you free on Wednesday nights? We are! For 6 weeks we present a phenomenal array of jazz concerts , from the classic to the avant-garde, gathering the best of WNY's regional musicians and the rising stars of tomorrow. Experience jazz at its finest in an intimate and relaxed outdoor concert setting. Free event! 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
30 - 6/1 100 American Craftsmen – Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. The Kenan Center presents the 38th Annual 100 American Craftsmen show featuring fine craft art. The weekend also includes a Children's Artspace, live music, an Herbal Plant Sale, gallery exhibit and more. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
31 Tour de Cure –A cycling event fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association. Cyclists register and raise a minimum of $150 to ride the distance of their choice. The funds raised are directed towards the research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Diabetes Association. www.diabetes.org/tour
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