AUGUST - 2008
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1-24 Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit – Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Juried exhibit featuring the work of 39 WNY artists. Open M-F, Noon-5pm; Sun, 2-5pm. Admission free. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
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 Frank Caliendo – 8pm. Seneca Niagara Events Center. www.senecaniagaracasino.com
1 Molson Canal Concert Series: Robert Randolph & the Family Band, w/ Robert Bradley- 5:30-10:30pm. The Molson Canal Concert Series is Western New York's largest free concert series. Each concert is 100% free to attend for all ages! 2008's summer season sets you up with 8 concerts by some of the world's best known recording artists. We've just moved to the David Ulrich City Centre in Lockport, just minutes from downtown Buffalo, and only a few stop lights away from everywhere! Great music, water, and fun times nearly every Friday night await you this summer! We'll see you there! www.canalconcerts.com
1 Friday Night in the Falls: The Image – 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
2 Wine Day – Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education in conjuction with the Niagara Wine Trail, will host Wine Day on Aug. 2 from 9am-Noon on the Lewiston campus. Participants will depart afterwards to experience the wine trail. Pre-registration is required, $35 per person. 716.286.8181. www.niagara.edu/cce
2 Lakeside Blues Band at Legends Bar & Grill – 8pm. 240 First Street, Niagara Falls. Enjoy Live music on the patio of Legends Bar & Grill at the Quality Hotel & Suites. Special patio menu. 716.282.1212. www.QualityNiagaraFalls.com
2 2008 Labatt Blue Lite Gateway Park Concert Series : Dark Star Orchestra – Gates open at 5:30, Show Time 6pm. Gateway Park, North Tonawanda. Free summer concert series. www.northtonawanda.org
2-3 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
2-3 Italian Heritage Festival – Pine Avenue @ 15th Street, Niagara Falls. Two day Italian Festival featuring the area's finest foods, live entertainment, 5K run, bocce tournaments, children's pageant, spaghetti eating and cake eating contests and much, much more. 716.285.0377. www.pineavenue.org
3 International Sundays: Svenska Spelmen (Swedish) – 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
3 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
4 Blue Mondays: Dirty Murphy – 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
4-8 Wyland Clean Water Challenge – 9am-6pm, Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls. This 1,000 sq. ft. mobile unit is crisscrossing the country, bringing hands-on, state-of-the-art information to students and the public regarding the importance of clean water. The "Challenge" is free, and with a stamped hand, visitors will receive discounted admission to the Aquarium. 716.285.3575. www.aquariumofniagara.org
5 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: Dickey Betts & Great Southern – 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
6 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
6 Wednesdays on the Gorge : Walter Trout, w/ special guest Watermelon Slim – 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
7 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
7 Summer Film Fest, Best of '39 : "Babes in Arms " – Movie @ 7:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Adults - $6 / Snr/Stu - $5; Child (12 & under) - $2. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
8 Hospice Cruise & Schmooze – For more information, please visit www.northofthefalls.com
8 Friday Night in the Falls: Passion Works – 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
8 Molson Canal Concert Series: Riders on the Storm - 5:30-10:30pm. The Molson Canal Concert Series is Western New York's largest free concert series. Each concert is 100% free to attend for all ages! 2008's summer season sets you up with 8 concerts by some of the world's best known recording artists. We've just moved to the David Ulrich City Centre in Lockport, just minutes from downtown Buffalo, and only a few stop lights away from everywhere! Great music, water, and fun times nearly every Friday night await you this summer! We'll see you there! www.canalconcerts.com
9 Western NY High School Chalkwalk Competition – Noon-4pm. 5th & Center St., Lewiston. Teams of talented student artists create spectacular murals on 5th St., opening day of the Lewiston Outdoor Art Festival. Based on I madonnari (street painters), an Italian tradition of street painting that dates back to the 18th century. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
9 The Wilson Lakeshore Farmers Market Wine & Art Festival – 12-6pm. In conjuction with the Village of Wilson Sesquicentennial Celebration to be held on Young Street in Wilson from Lake Street to the Wilson Fire Hall. 716.751.9361. www.Wilsonnewyork.com
9 Kathy Griffin – 8pm. Seneca Niagara Events Center. www.senecaniagaracasino.com
9-10 42nd Annual Lewiston Art Festival – 10am-6pm. Center Street, Lewiston. Artists and art lovers come to the historic Village of Lewiston for the Annual Art Festival, which showcases the works of more thn 100 exceptional artists. Voted "Top Cultural Destination" by First Sunday Magazine, this juried show is open to artists working in all media. 716.754.0166. www.artcouncil.org
10 International Sundays: Bergholz German Band – 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
10 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
10 Coronation Sunday – 1-9pm. Shrine celebrates Blessed Mother with concerts and Rosary Processions, Crowning of 13ft statue atop Dome Basilica at 3pm. Candle lit procession at 8pm. 716.754.7489. www.fatimashrine.com
10 Sunday on the Steps of the NACC: A Touch of Class - Revisited – 6-8pm. Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. Weekly free concert. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Grande Theatre of the NACC. 716.282.7530 www.thenacc.org
10 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
11 Blue Mondays: Steve Burnside & the Original Marquis – 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
12 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: Celtic Night featuring LEAHY – 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
13 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
13 Wednesdays on the Gorge : Kim Mitchell – 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
14 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
14 Summer Film Fest, Best of '39 : "Destry Rides Again " – Movie @ 7:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Adults - $6 / Snr/Stu - $5; Child (12 & under) - $2. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
14-24 Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" – 2pm & 8pm. $25-45. Children, Senior & Group Discounts Available. Be our guest for this enchanting Broadway musical, which includes all of the wonderful songs from the animated film and tells the magican story of a young beauty and the beast she comes to love. 716.754.4375. www.artpark.net
15 Friday Night in the Falls: Salt Peter – 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
15 Third Annual Newfane Bike Cruise – 6pm-10pm. Main St. (Rt. 78), Newfane. Bikes will be on display from one end of town to the next, we welcome all bikes to what has become one of Niagara County's premier summer events. Food, drink, good old rock and roll, combined with small town hospitality will be what you can look forward to. 716.778.5273. www.olcott-newfane.com
15 Molson Canal Concert Series: REO Speedwagon - 5:30-10:30pm. The Molson Canal Concert Series is Western New York's largest free concert series. Each concert is 100% free to attend for all ages! 2008's summer season sets you up with 8 concerts by some of the world's best known recording artists. We've just moved to the David Ulrich City Centre in Lockport, just minutes from downtown Buffalo, and only a few stop lights away from everywhere! Great music, water, and fun times nearly every Friday night await you this summer! We'll see you there! www.canalconcerts.com
15 Puddle of Mudd – 7pm. Seneca Square. www.senecaniagaracasino.com
15-16 The Smokin' Eagles BBQ Championship - The Summit, 6929 Williams Rd. Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles; Contestants will be competing with rules from the National BBQ Festival and the Best-of-the-Best Invitational. Categories include barbequed chicken, brisket pork and ribs. 716.297.0206. www.nationalbbqfestival.com
16 Newfane's August Fest – 10am-4pm. Local vendors, artists and crafters will line Main Street, Newfane. Wine tasting from some of Niagara's finest wineries, children's activities, a farmer's market, Trash and Treasures sale, cookie and brownie sale, theme basket auction, parade (2pm), large assortment of food and snacks available throughout the day. 716.778.5273. www.olcott-newfane.com
16 Chaka Khan – 8pm. Seneca Niagara Events Center. www.senecaniagaracasino.com
16-17 Soldiers of the Revolution – 10am-4pm. Focusing on the American Revolution on the Frontier, this event pits British Loyalist and Native forces against Continentals and Frontier Militia. Skirmish Demonstrations, uniform programs, activities for children. www.oldfortniagara.org
16-17 Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival – 2660 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. This will be the 4th Farm Festival event. As part of Niagara County's Bicentennial Celebration, will include Grand Opening of new farm museum, demonstrations such as blacksmithing along with antique tractors and equipment, car cruise, flea market antiques, music and food. 716.946.6811. www.sanbornhistory.org
16-17 Niagara Street Business Association International Festival - Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-5pm. Gill Creek Park, corner of Hyde Park & Niagara Street. Come and enjoy the International Foods and entertainment, children's pageant, basket auction and much more. The International Festival is dedicated to all the ethnic nations that helped to establish the city of Niagara Falls, NY. 716.946.1744.
16-17 Artful Weekend – Niagara Wine Trail - Browse & enjoy the work of local artists at each winery on the trail. $20/person & receive a wine glass at the first winery of your choice for sampling at each winery along the way. Visit www.niagarawinetrail.org for more information.
16-17 The Marble Orchard: Star of Niagara – Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; Stella Niagara Complex, 4421 Lower River Road, Lewiston. The Sisters of Saint Francis and Lewiston Council on the Arts present a new historic play that will take place in the peaceful, secluded cemetery at Stella Niagara. You will meet some of the early members of the Sisters of St. Francis who through prayer, sheer determination and 'friends in high places' were able to overcome hardships and transform a humble convent into the magnificent school and center for peace that it is today. Their stories will move you, make you lave and may even include a miracle or two! 716.754.0166.
17 Taste of Lockport – 12-6pm. Ida Fritz Park - Main and Rt. 78. Small city taste with Big City flavor - Culinary delights from area restaurants and wineries and music from popular local bands in a beautiful park setting. 716.434.0777. www.tasteoflockport.com
17 Sunday on the Steps of the NACC: Easy Street Big Band – 6-8pm. Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. Weekly free concert. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Grande Theatre of the NACC. 716.282.7530 www.thenacc.org
17 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
18 Blue Mondays: Rod Nickson Project – 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
19 Community Fashion Show Tryouts – 10am-1pm. BonTon Fashion Court, The Summit, 6929 Williams Road. Boys and girls, age 5-18, are invited to "try out" to model Back to School Fall Fashions at a show planned for September 6. Judges, including Susan Makai from Personal Best Agency, will select the models based on their enthusiasm , confidence and poise. No experience is necessary and everyone is invited. 716.297.0206. www.summitniagara.com
19 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: Joe Bonamassa – 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
20 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
20 Wednesdays on the Gorge: Donna the Buffalo – 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
21 Summer Film Fest, Best of '39 : "Dark Victory " – Movie @ 7:30pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Adults - $6 / Snr/Stu - $5; Child (12 & under) - $2. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
21 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
21 Air Force "Tops in Blue" – 8pm. Seneca Square. A non-stop musical show! This troop travels throughout the world to promote goodwill and tropp morale. Free and Open to the Public. www.topsinblue.com
22 Friday Night in the Falls: Powertrain – 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
22 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts with guests The Derek Miller Band – 7pm. Seneca Square. Free and Open to the Public www.senecaniagaracasino.com
22 Molson Canal Concert Series: Jeff Martin - 5:30-10:30pm. The Molson Canal Concert Series is Western New York's largest free concert series. Each concert is 100% free to attend for all ages! 2008's summer season sets you up with 8 concerts by some of the world's best known recording artists. We've just moved to the David Ulrich City Centre in Lockport, just minutes from downtown Buffalo, and only a few stop lights away from everywhere! Great music, water, and fun times nearly every Friday night await you this summer! We'll see you there! www.canalconcerts.com
22-24 Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival – It's hot, it's cool... It's JAZZ.. Don't miss the 7th Annual Historic Lewiston Outdoor and Indoor Jazz Festival featuring free performances by more than 150 artists in 5 different outdoor venues along Center Street and more inside of our restaurants and pubs. Plus, a classic car show, a premiere antique show and culinary samplings along the street. 716.754.9500. www.lewistonjazz.com
22-31 The Maize – Daily 10am-9pm, 3901 Niagara Falls Blvd, Wheatfield. Miles of twists and turns carved into an 8 acre cornfield. 716.433.5505. www.cornfieldmaze.com
23 Hard Rock Cafe Free Outdoor Concert: Eddie Money – 5pm, All Ages. Green space behind Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls. Also scheduled to appear: Jon McLaughlin, Jon Peter Lewis. 716.282.0007. www.hardrock.com
23-24 Village of Barker Centennial / Summerfest – Main St. at Quaker (Rte. 148) The Village of Barker continues its Centennial celebration with a weekend of old fashioned festivities including a parade, farmer's market and artisans, a petting zoo, by-gone games and contests and music in the park gazebo. 716.795.9262. www.barkercentennial.com
23-24 The Marble Orchard: Star of Niagara – Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm; Stella Niagara Complex, 4421 Lower River Road, Lewiston. The Sisters of Saint Francis and Lewiston Council on the Arts present a new historic play that will take place in the peaceful, secluded cemetery at Stella Niagara. You will meet some of the early members of the Sisters of St. Francis who through prayer, sheer determination and 'friends in high places' were able to overcome hardships and transform a humble convent into the magnificent school and center for peace that it is today. Their stories will move you, make you lave and may even include a miracle or two! 716.754.0166.
23-24 Olcott Beach Carousel's 80th Birthday – Sat. 12-8pm, Sun. 12-6pm. Olcott Beach Carousel Park's 1928 Allen Herschell Carousel is 80 years old. Come celebrate the Roaring Twenties with free carousel rides, antique cars on display, Roaring 20's music, Charleston lessons and contest for the kids and a vintage kiddie movie on Saturday evening. Kiddie Rides 25 cents. 716.778.7066. www.olcott-newfane.com
24 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
24 Sunday on the Steps of the NACC: Ron LoCurto with Jake Kup & John Bacon – 6-8pm. Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. Weekly free concert. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Grande Theatre of the NACC. 716.282.7530 www.thenacc.org
24 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
25 Blue Mondays: Doubletake 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
26 First Niagara Tuesday in the Park: WAR – 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
27 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
27 Wednesdays on the Gorge: Sass Jordan – 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
28 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
29 Friday Night in the Falls: The Davey Z 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
29 Summer Film Finale '39 : "Gone with the Wind" – Bash - 5pm / Movie @ 7:15pm. Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., N. Tonawanda. Adults - $6 / Snr/Stu - $5; Child (12 & under) - $2. Movie & Miss Scarlet's Barbeque Bash (at 5pm): Pre-sale $19.99, At-door Sale $25.00. 716.692.2413. www.rivieratheatre.org
29-31 Feasting Eyes: Artists Take on Food – Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. Exhibit of food-themed artwork by WNY artists. Curated by Gerald Mead. Free opening reception, Aug. 29, 7-9pm. Free curator's tour & talk, Aug. 20, 2:30pm. Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm, Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. 716.433.2617. www.kenancenter.org
30 Ladies Tea Social – 1-4pm. The Summit, 6929 Williams Road. "Echoes Through Time"'s ladies of the Civil War will host a tea social, complete with tea and snacks. A presentation will highlight the work done by Civil War women on the home front while the men were fighting the war. 716.297.0206. www.summitniagara.com
30 Mid Autumn Chinese Dance Spectacular – 1-3pm. Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls. The Lianhua Arts Group will perform a series of dances to simulate the upcoming Divine Performing Arts Mid-Autumn Spectacular, a show Ranked #7 on Billboard Magazine's Top Ten Shows. 716.297.2022. www.fashionoutlets.com
30 Middleport Festivities – 7am-6pm. Village Green, Main Street & Park Avenue, Middleport. All day festivities starting with farmers breakfast, kiddies parade, outdoor concert, various food vendors, chicken bbq, silent auction and assorted craft/organization vendors. 716.735.3303.
31 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
31 Vietnamese Day – 9am-5pm. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston. Festival celebrating Catholic Vietnamese heritage. Honoring of Martyrs, Rosary Procession, Traditional dress during processions and Mass celebrated in Vietnamese. 716.754.7489. www.fatimashrine.com
31 Sunday on the Steps of the NACC: Lynn Ligammari Quartet – 6-8pm. Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. Weekly free concert. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Grande Theatre of the NACC. 716.282.7530 www.thenacc.org
31 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
31-9/1 Youngstown Firemen's Field Days – Treat yourself to a slice of Americana during the Youngstown Firemen's Field Days at Veterans Park in the Village of Youngstown just off Main Street. Thrilling rides on a giant mid-way, a food festival, car show, craft show, the traditional beer tent and games of chance, plus an awesome all-American parade down Main Street to the Fire Hall grounds. 716.754.2199. www.yvfc.com/fieldday.html
