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JUNE - 2008
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5/30 - 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
1-30 Historic Gardens Contest & Tour 2008 – North Tonawanda History Museum, 314 Oliver Street, N. Tonawanda. Annual contest of local North Tonawanda Business/Civic/Home gardens on display through August 31. Self-guided tour books can be received by a donation of $3 to the North Tonawanda History Museum. 716.213.0554. www.nthistorymuseum.org
1 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
3 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: Bret Michaels – 6:30pm. Western New York's hottest free outdoor concert series sizzles with 13 unforgettable evenings of world-class musical entertainment and an array of hands-on art workshops for kids-all overlooking the beautiful Niagara River Gorge! All concerts take place rain or shine! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
4 Jazz Wednesdays: Barroom Buzzards – 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
6 Friday Night in the Falls: Frank Grizanti Band – 7:30pm. Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls. Free concert series every Friday night in June, July and August. Music, Food and Drinks! www.oldfallsstreet.com
7 Strawberry Social – 10am-4pm. 215 Niagara Street , Lockport. Heritage festival includes crafters, activities, food & music at this 3 site historical campus. 716.434.7433. www.NiagaraHistory.org
7 Fish and Wildlife Festival & Youth Fishing Contest – 8am-5pm. Hyde Park, Niagara Falls. Celebrate fish and wildlife in Western NY! Many kids activities. See animal presentations, conservation clubs, agencies and more! Kids, register for the youth fishing contest! Free parking and admission. 716.691.5456. lowergreatlakes.fws.gov
7 The Brass Ring Thing VII - The Renaissance Faire – 11am-7pm. 180 Thompson St., N. Tonawanda.There are various displays and tournaments in armored fighting, fencing, axe and knife throwing and an international archery shoot. There will be many artisans on hand demonstrating period arts and crafts. Various forms of entertainment from musicians, dancers, storytellers, jesters, jugglers and more will delight all who attend. Kids will enjoy face painting, games, arts and crafts and many medieval style games on the midway. There will be plenty of food and rink. 716.693.1885. www.carrouselmuseum.org
7-8 10 Mile Garage and Sidewalk Sale – Discover 10 miles of treasure hunting as more than 100 homeowners participate in a community wide garage sale extending through Lewiston, Youngstown, Ransomville and Sanborn. Host a sale or spend the day sifting through other people's treasures!!! To host a sale or for more event information - 716.773.7676 or www.wnypapers.com
8 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
10 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: TBD – 6:30pm. Western New York's hottest free outdoor concert series sizzles with 13 unforgettable evenings of world-class musical entertainment and an array of hands-on art workshops for kids-all overlooking the beautiful Niagara River Gorge! All concerts take place rain or shine! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
11 Jazz Wednesdays: Orengue – 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
13 Friday Night in the Falls: Penelope – 7:30pm. Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls. Free concert series every Friday night in June, July and August. Music, Food and Drinks! www.oldfallsstreet.com
14 Boogie Nights Disco – 9pm-3am. Quality Hotel & Suites, 240 First Street, Niagara Falls. Boogie the night away to the sounds of White Chocolate and Disco DJ Dave! Dress in your DISCO best - there's even a best shoe contest! Tickets are $15 Advance, $20 at the door and $75 VIP (VIP tickets include a pre-reception from 7-9pm and beverags all night long!) Hotel packages are available. Proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Falls. 716.282.1212. www.QualityNiagaraFalls.com
14-15 Wine & Cheese / Father's Day – Niagara Wine Trail - Visit www.niagarawinetrail.org for more information.
15 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
17 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: Three Dog Night – 6:30pm. Western New York's hottest free outdoor concert series sizzles with 13 unforgettable evenings of world-class musical entertainment and an array of hands-on art workshops for kids-all overlooking the beautiful Niagara River Gorge! All concerts take place rain or shine! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
18 Jazz Wednesdays: Them Jazzbeards – 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
19 Annual Dinner & Meeting for the General Public – Panes Restaurant, 984 Payne Ave, N. Tonawanda. Annual report on the North Tonawanda History Museum's progress throughout the year. Dinner and meeting held at Pane's Restaurant. Call the museum at 716.213.0554 for more information. www.nthistorymuseum.org
20 Friday Night in the Falls: Bob Volkman Band – 7:30pm. Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls. Free concert series every Friday night in June, July and August. Music, Food and Drinks! www.oldfallsstreet.com
21-22 St. John's Strawberry Festival – A charming country festival at St. John's Episcopal Church, one of Youngstown's most historic sites. Entertainment, raffles, church tours and the best homemade strawberry shortcake that will ever cross your lips! www.northofthefalls.com
22 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
24 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: America – 6:30pm. Western New York's hottest free outdoor concert series sizzles with 13 unforgettable evenings of world-class musical entertainment and an array of hands-on art workshops for kids-all overlooking the beautiful Niagara River Gorge! All concerts take place rain or shine! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
25 Wednesday Nights at the Gazebo – 7pm. The Gazebo on Main Street, Newfane. Every Wednesday night from June 25 - August 27. Live concerts sponsored by Newfane Business Association and Newfane Tourism. See our website for a complete list of performers. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the summer evening with music of every type, from rock and roll, to Celtic, to Hot Country Line Dancers! 716.778.5273. www.olcott-newfane.com
25 Jazz Wednesdays: Babik – 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
27 Friday Night in the Falls: Deep B-lo – 7:30pm. Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls. Free concert series every Friday night in June, July and August. Music, Food and Drinks! www.oldfallsstreet.com
28-29 Lewiston GardenFest – Vendors of all things having to do with gardens & the outdoors including plants, trees, garden art, spas, garden sheds, wildlife and more. Map of local gardens open free to the public! For more information, call 716.754.2084.
28-29 33rd Annual Lockport Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival – 11am-5pm both days. Located on Main Street in downtown Lockport, off Rt. 78 (S. Transit Rd.). Free admission, Free parking. Over 200 Arts & Crafts vendors from all over the States. Fun for the whole family! 716.433.0813
29 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
29 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, music and wine tasting (or glass of wine). 716.439.5253 www.springlakewinery.com
30 Kings of Swing – 2pm & 8pm. $24.50-$29.50. Group Discounts Available. Featuring over two dozen performers and the sensational Galaxy All-Star Orchestra, this fast-paced stage-review-you-can-dance-to salutes all of the unforgettable stars of the Big Band Era including Sinatra, Goodman, Miller, Dorsey and many more! 716.754.4375. www.artpark.net
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