Explore Niagara by Region
JULY - 2008
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1-31 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 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: David Clayton-Thomas – 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
2 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
3 Fireworks over Lake Ontario – 10pm. Come see a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Ontario in Olcott. Best viewed from Lake Ontario Shoreline, Krull Park and the Lakeview Village shops. Boats sail and motor on the lake while fireworks burst into colors overhead. Fireworks are shot off the west pier. Free admission. Sponsored by Town of Newfane and Olcott Beach Community Assoc. 716.778.7767. www.olcott-newfane.com
3 Pine Avenue Summer Concert Series – Pine Avenue @ 15th Street, Niagara Falls. Every Thursday during July and August, Free Summer Concerts in Columbus Park from 7-9pm. Bring a friend and enjoy great local musicians. 716.285.0377. www.pineavenue.org
4 Patriots Day Parade – 12:30pm. Starting at Krull Park lakefront parking lot, kids march in this patriotic parade with teme colors of red, white and blue. Decorate your bicycle and wagon or just join in and march. The parade ends at Olcott Beach Carousel Park with a free ride on the carousel for those in the parade. 716.778.7767. www.olcott-newfane.com
4 Friday Night in the Falls: Aqueous – 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
4 Lewiston Independence Day Fireworks & Concert –www.northofthefalls.com
4-6 French & Indian War Encampment – 10am-4pm. Nearly 1000 Living History demonstrators recreate the 1759 siege of Niagara. Military Camps, battle demonstrations, uniform programs, vendors, period crafts. 716.745.7611. www.oldfortniagara.org
5 Positively Main – 11am-10pm. An art and food festival featuring live music and entertainment all day. Primate sanctuary, pony rides, carriage rides, petting zoo, classic car and bike show, chalk walk, talent show and more! Along with the Alex Rene 18 piece swing band, event will be headlined by "Beatlemania Again", a nationally renowned act that pays tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time. PLEASE NOTE: The NFTA has agreed to re-route the 55T tourist tram to pick up and drop off tourists for the event. 716.285.2232.
5-6 Niagara Pioneer Int'l Soccer Tournament – For more information, please visit www.npsl.us/tournament.php
6 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
6 International Sundays: Pete Arnone and the Seranades (Italian) – 2-4pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Celebrating our local heritage and honoring 200 Years of Cultural Diversity for the Niagara County BiCentennial! Honor your heritage and enjoy the national folk music and culture of other countries at our 6 week concert series. Each week will feature a different ethnic group. Free. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
7 Blue Mondays – 7-9pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Recipient of the Blues Beat Magazine's prestigious "Muddy" Award, Blue Mondays, now in it's 14th year, come back to the Gazebo for another season of great blues music. Considered by many aficionados to be one of the best Blues venues in WNY, Blue Mondays features a different band every week and one will surely be your favorite! 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
8 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: Kansas – 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
9 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
9 Wednesdays on the Gorge: TBD – 6:30pm. Artpark's Outdoor Ampitheatre. Artpark's second mid-week music celebration rocks the Niagara River Gorge with two full months of celebrated headliner acts, interactive artactivities for children and much, much more! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
10 Pine Avenue Summer Concert Series – Pine Avenue @ 15th Street, Niagara Falls. Every Thursday during July and August, Free Summer Concerts in Columbus Park from 7-9pm. Bring a friend and enjoy great local musicians. 716.285.0377. www.pineavenue.org
10-12 West Side Story – 7:30pm, Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport. 716.438.1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.com
11 Friday Night in the Falls: Paleface – 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
12-13 Artpark Free Family Weekends – Noon-4pm, Artpark. Enjoy a relaxing weekend afternoon with the entire family as Artpark's trained artists present a variety of inspirational and educational hands-on activities for children, including the pottery wheel, dress-up area, paint projects and much more! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
12-13 Chainsaw Art at Olde Sanborn Days – 10am-5pm. Sanborn Fire Co., Rt 429. With engines screaming and sawdust steaming, watch a masterpiece created before your eyes! Enjoy the charm of this old-fashioned county fair and craft show, sonsored by the Rotary Club of Niagara County-Central. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
13 Town of Cambria Gazebo Concerts – 6-8pm. Free Concerts held rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chair, sit down, relax and enjoy! 716.433.7664 www.townofcambria.com
13 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
13 International Sundays: TBA – 2-4pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Celebrating our local heritage and honoring 200 Years of Cultural Diversity for the Niagara County BiCentennial! Honor your heritage and enjoy the national folk music and culture of other countries at our 6 week concert series. Each week will feature a different ethnic group. Free. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
14 Blue Mondays: Harmonica Dean & the Blue Lights – 7-9pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Recipient of the Blues Beat Magazine's prestigious "Muddy" Award, Blue Mondays, now in it's 14th year, come back to the Gazebo for another season of great blues music. Considered by many aficionados to be one of the best Blues venues in WNY, Blue Mondays features a different band every week and one will surely be your favorite! 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
15 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
16 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
16 Wednesdays on the Gorge – 6:30pm. Artpark's Outdoor Ampitheatre. Artpark's second mid-week music celebration rocks the Niagara River Gorge with two full months of celebrated headliner acts, interactive artactivities for children and much, much more! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
17 Pine Avenue Summer Concert Series – Pine Avenue @ 15th Street, Niagara Falls. Every Thursday during July and August, Free Summer Concerts in Columbus Park from 7-9pm. Bring a friend and enjoy great local musicians. 716.285.0377. www.pineavenue.org
17-19 West Side Story – 7:30pm, Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport. 716.438.1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.com
18 Friday Night in the Falls: Jerry Andres 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
18 Summer of '69 – The Gazebo, 4th & Center Streets, Lewiston. Join us for this music filled evening, which will include all your favorites from the 60's, 70's & 80's performed by members of Lewiston's own super-groups such as The County Orphanage, The Invaders, Blue Sky Band, and The Loved Ones. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
19 Kelly Miller Circus – Youngstown - Visit www.northofthefalls.com for more information.
19 Cool Whites, Hot Nights – Niagara Wine Trail - Visit www.niagarawinetrail.org for more information.
19 Jim Anthony Presents "A Border Undefined" – Spirit of Niagara Tours, Summit Mall, N. Falls. Join Spirit of Niagara and Summit Mall owner Jim Anthony for a special version of the Spirit of Niagara War of 1812 Tour entitled "A Border Now Undefended". Visit Fort Niagara, and cross the border to the Lundys Lane Battlefield and Fort George. Period dress and uniformed Re-enactors bring the story of this bloody conflict to life. Includes lunch, souvenir t-shirt and water bottle. 716.205.0345. www.thespiritofniagara.com
19-20 Artpark Free Family Weekends – Noon-4pm, Artpark. Enjoy a relaxing weekend afternoon with the entire family as Artpark's trained artists present a variety of inspirational and educational hands-on activities for children, including the pottery wheel, dress-up area, paint projects and much more! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
19-20 Town of Cambria's Seventh Annual Town Wide Yard Sale – 9am-3pm. Bargains galore at this annual event! Map listing of yard sales on website. Food/events sponsored by area churches and Fire Companies. 716.433.7664 www.townofcambria.com
19-20 War of 1812 Encampment – 10am-4pm. Old Fort Niagara. A weekend of living history camps, drills and programs. Night battle on the 19th - Be there before 7:30pm; Bring a flashlight (Come earlier to explore the Fort!) 716.745.7611 www.oldfortniagara.org
20 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
20 International Sundays: Tree of Peace with the Nama Dancers (Native American) – 2-4pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Celebrating our local heritage and honoring 200 Years of Cultural Diversity for the Niagara County BiCentennial! Honor your heritage and enjoy the national folk music and culture of other countries at our 6 week concert series. Each week will feature a different ethnic group. Free. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
21 Blue Mondays: Blues Hounds – 7-9pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Recipient of the Blues Beat Magazine's prestigious "Muddy" Award, Blue Mondays, now in it's 14th year, come back to the Gazebo for another season of great blues music. Considered by many aficionados to be one of the best Blues venues in WNY, Blue Mondays features a different band every week and one will surely be your favorite! 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
22 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: Michael McDonald – 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
22-26 Porter Cup Golf Tournament – The Niagara Falls Country Club is host to one of the top amateur golf tournaments in the world. Through the years, it has hosted such PGA greats as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III and other notables. Hundreds of others have perfected their skills at this world-class event. 716.282.1204. www.portercup.com
23 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
23 Wednesdays on the Gorge – 6:30pm. Artpark's Outdoor Ampitheatre. Artpark's second mid-week music celebration rocks the Niagara River Gorge with two full months of celebrated headliner acts, interactive artactivities for children and much, much more! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
24 Pine Avenue Summer Concert Series – Pine Avenue @ 15th Street, Niagara Falls. Every Thursday during July and August, Free Summer Concerts in Columbus Park from 7-9pm. Bring a friend and enjoy great local musicians. 716.285.0377. www.pineavenue.org
24-26 West Side Story – 7:30pm, Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. 716.692.2113 www.rivieratheatre.org
25 Friday Night in the Falls: This Vehicle – 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
25-27 Youngstown Level Regatta – One of the largest fresh water regattas in the world. World-class sailing in an unbelievably picturesque village. www.yyc.org/levelregatta/level_home.html
26 Filipino Day – 9am-3pm. Celebration of Catholic Filipino Heritage. Philipino Mass, Rosary procession, Traditional Potluck lunch and cultural presentations. 716.754.7489. www.fatimashrine.com
26-27 Artpark Free Family Weekends – Noon-4pm, Artpark. Enjoy a relaxing weekend afternoon with the entire family as Artpark's trained artists present a variety of inspirational and educational hands-on activities for children, including the pottery wheel, dress-up area, paint projects and much more! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
26-27 Town of Cambria Bicentennial Celebration – Sat 10am-dusk, Sun 10am-4pm. 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn. Two day event celebrating Town of Cambria's 200th anniversary to be held on the campus of Niagara Coulty Community College. Celebration will include parade, live entertainment, artisan demonstrations, rides, games, food, beverages. 716.433.7664 www.townofcambria.com
26-27 Old Olcott Days – 12-5pm. Historical Displays of early 1900 Olcott. Souvenirs, postcards and photos throughout the years. Free narrated trolley tours. Coney Island hotdogs and music at 2pm Sat. at Olcott Beach Carousel Park and 2pm Sunday at the boardwalk at Lakeview Village Shops. Outdoor event. 716.778.8284 www.olcott-newfane.com
26-27 2008 National Band Organ Rally – 12-5pm. Olcott Beach is the host of the National Band Organ Rally. Band organs from all over the nation will be placed throughout the hamlet of Olcott for your listening pleasure. Come join the fun and be part of Old Olcott Days as well as live band music and free narrated trolley tours. Bring the kids and come hear Olcott Beach Carousel Park's 1934 Wurlitzer band organ and ride the carousel and kiddy rides. All rides 25 cents. 716.778.8284. www.olcott-newfane.com
27 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
27 International Sundays: Pick A Polka Orchestra (Polish) – 2-4pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Celebrating our local heritage and honoring 200 Years of Cultural Diversity for the Niagara County BiCentennial! Honor your heritage and enjoy the national folk music and culture of other countries at our 6 week concert series. Each week will feature a different ethnic group. Free. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
27 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
28 Blue Mondays: Jony James Blues Band – 7-9pm. The Gazebo, 4th & Center St., Lewiston. Recipient of the Blues Beat Magazine's prestigious "Muddy" Award, Blue Mondays, now in it's 14th year, come back to the Gazebo for another season of great blues music. Considered by many aficionados to be one of the best Blues venues in WNY, Blue Mondays features a different band every week and one will surely be your favorite! 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
28 Artie Shaw Tribute featuring the Sal Andolina Big Band – 10:30am and 7pm. $24.50-$29.50; Group Discounts available. Clarinet virtuoso Sal Andolina and his critically-acclaimed big band swing into Artpark for a classic tribute to one of the greatest bandleaders that ever lived! 716.754.4375. www.artpark.net
29 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
30 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
30 Wednesdays on the Gorge – 6:30pm. Artpark's Outdoor Ampitheatre. Artpark's second mid-week music celebration rocks the Niagara River Gorge with two full months of celebrated headliner acts, interactive artactivities for children and much, much more! 716.754.9000. www.artpark.net
31 Pine Avenue Summer Concert Series – Pine Avenue @ 15th Street, Niagara Falls. Every Thursday during July and August, Free Summer Concerts in Columbus Park from 7-9pm. Bring a friend and enjoy great local musicians. 716.285.0377. www.pineavenue.org
