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Entertainment Light the Lakes Celebration


Labor Day Event Engages Community-Wide Fireworks Display
BY JOHN THOMAS

This Labor Day weekend, Western


New Yorkers will be treated to so
many fun events it will take three
days to fit them all in. Starting
Thursday September 3rd and going
Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point through to Sunday the 6th the
(716) 386-7000 greater Chautauqua Lake area will
Friday, September 4, 6:30pm be alive with the classic trinity of
Trombone Salute summertime good times: music,
John Marcellus of the Eastman food, and fun. And, the weekend
Schol of Music Presents the Bionic builds to a spectacular finale in
Bones Trombone Salute. what Dan Dalpra, event organizer,
Saturday, September 5, 5:30pm describes as “The largest coordinated
Labor Day Finale with Fireworks fireworks event in North America.”rd
The full symphonic Bemus Bay Pops The fun starts Thursday the 3
orchestra under the direction of Bruce with the Bemus Bay Pops Craft Beer
Morton Wright along with John Festival at the Pops band shell on
Marcellus and Steve Swanson brings Bemus Bay. Sean Patrick McGraw,
the season to a close with an incred- one of the fastest rising performers
ible musical finale that can only be in the country, will be performing his
described as magical and world-class. special style of country music, and
Rain date: September 6. The most amazing event for the weekend is sure to be the Light the Lakes fireworks display Sunday evening.
some of the best micro-breweries Starting at 10:00pm flairs will ring most of Chautauqua Lake and at 10:10pm the sky will erupt with fireworks
in the area will be there featuring launched from five different communities around the lake. The “take off” points will include: Bemus Bay,
their unique beers. Among them Jamestown, Lakewood, Findley Lake, Mayville/Chautauqua and Westfield/Barcelona. The fireworks will be
will be the Southern Tier Brewing synchronized to music played over radio station SE93. Andrew Hill of SE93 will be hosting the event live
from the dock a Bemus Bay, and WRGZ-TV will have a camera crew in the air broadcasting live pictures of
SEE LAKES PAGE 6 the fireworks.

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Thursday, September 17, 7pm
ZZ TOP
Red, White and Blues Festival
Tickets starting at $60. Event-Filled Weekend, September 11-12 in Fredonia, New York Featuring Music, Games and More
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BY IAN BIGGS Previous years have seen some
very creative ideas. One bar had

CASIN
g the Villa e Since 1995, the Red, White and
Blues Festival has been a favorite
summer event for Fredonia residents
and visitors alike. The Festival, on
its bartenders and servers dress up
as schoolgirls and present a lunch
menu; they handed out bagged
lunches, and made peanut butter
C A S U A L W AT E R F R O N T D I N I N G
Friday, September 11th and Saturday, flavored cocktails. Another bar
Bemus Point, New York September 12th, celebrates the red had appetizer, entrée and dessert
(716) 386-2333 and white wines of the Chautauqua drinks that tasted just like the real
Friday, August 28th
region, and blues being played thing. Last call this year will be the
Black Widow throughout the town. Fredonia Beaver Club with its Blues
Activities begin Friday, September Marathon starting at 8:00pm and
Saturday, August 29th 11th with the ‘Red, Hot and Blues’ going to the wee hours.
Allergic Reaction bartender’s contest at 6:00pm. Six Organizer Susan McKay is very
Every Sunday, 9-11pm bars throughout Fredonia will be excited about this year’s festival. Activities for this year’s festival begin Friday with the ‘Red, Hot and Blues’
Dueling Pianos Comedy Show involved on creative presentation bartender’s contest. Saturday will feature blues music all day with Rory
and best taste for their cocktails. SEE BLUES PAGE 6 Block (above right) headlining at the Barker Commons at 5pm.

Sneak Peek Jazz Festival at Chautauqua


Inside This Issue . . . 12th Annual Event to Take Place September 18-20; Over 27 Hours of Music
BY REBECCA BLAKESLEE

Taking a step back into musical


history, over 30 musicians from
across the country will celebrate the
golden days of jazz at the 12th Annual
Jazz at Chautauqua. The festival,
September 17 to 20, takes place at the
Athenaeum Hotel and is presented by
the Allegheny Jazz Society.
“There is a real following for
this type of music. It’s a dedicated
following that is looking for artists
that can still play that era of music,”
said Bruce Stanton, the general
manager of the Athenaeum Hotel.
Those dedicated followers attending The 12th Annual Jazz at Chautauqua Festival will take place September
the festival will be presented with 17-20. 2009. Those dedicated followers attending the festival will be
around 27 hours of jazz from the presented with around 27 hours of jazz from the composers of the 20’s,
composers of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. 30’s, and 40’s.
“The popular American song was
kind of what that era of jazz was Guitarist Marty Grosz is also building of this vintage lends to the
Elmwood Festival of Arts, This Weekend... page 3 considered,” said Stanton, “After that performing at this year’s event. whole experience,” said Stanton,
For the past ten years, The Elmwood Festival of the Arts on Elmwood time I guess you would say that a fair Besides being a well-known jazz “The dinning room is reminiscent
Avenue in Buffalo, NY has celebrated culture in Western New York and amount changed and that different rhythm guitarist and chord soloist, still of that era.”
will again this Saturday and Sunday, August 29 & 30, 2009. There will styles of jazz occurred.” Grosz is also one of the few The festival begins Thursday
be over 170 local artists showing wares that vary as much from elegantly Among this year’s artists is jazz mainstream jazz guitarists who shuns evening with an informal gathering of
fired Raku pottery to paintings of local landscapes. There will be three trumpeter Joe Wilder. In 2008, the use of an amplifier. attendees and musicians accompanied
stages (two of which will be solar powered), all providing continuous Wilder was awarded the National The program is put together by by music in the parlor. There will
entertainment throughout the weekend. Admission is free. Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Joe Boughton, jazz aficionado and be solo performances throughout
Award and has played with Benny President of the Allegheny Jazz the day on Friday, along with the
Goodman and Billie Holiday, among Society. Boughton has been in charge opportunity to tour local wineries and
Screening “Away We Go” ... page 3 others. of the event for the past 11 years. area antique shops. Solo piano and
FREDONIA – “Away We Go,” the critically acclaimed romantic Scott Robinson, the “Jazz The main performances, which guitar performances in the lobby lead
comedy starring John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, is the next featured Ambassador” appointed by the U.S. take place Friday through Sunday, up to the main evening program.
film in the Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. It will State Department for 2001 will make are accompanied by brunch and The event also features an exhibit
be screened on Sat., Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. and Tues., Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. his 9th appearance at this year’s dinner buffets. There are open bars by the jazz photographer Duncan
Exploring the comedic twists and emotional turns in one couple’s festival. Although most well-known throughout the evenings. The venue Schiedt. Schiedt shoots photos of jazz
journey across contemporary America, “Away We Go” is the new movie as a saxophonist, Robinson plays of the hotel’s main dining room adds musicians and performances in black
from Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes. a variety of instruments, including to the festival’s atmosphere. and white. He has also written four
obscure ones like the ophicleide. “Having the festival inside a books about jazz.

ELVIS COSTELLO: SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 ~ CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION


Celebrate POPS Week!
Starting Thursday, September 3 - Sunday, September 6, 2009
Aug. 27 - Sept. 3, 2009 ~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~Page 3

Publisher’s Word Fundraiser Cruise Tuesday


Enjoy While You Can! Chautauqua Belle to Host Benefit for ‘Light the Lakes’ Programming
the sidewalks of Bemus Point (it’s such a short season – we The Mayville/Chautauqua from its dock at Lakeside show, horse drawn rides, and
and feel a certain crispness in simply must cram in as much Chamber of Commerce and Park in Mayville at 6:00 p.m. the Chautauqua Township
the morning air. It’s a sign – a fun as we possibly can), starts the Chautauqua Belle are Tickets are available at the Historical Museum will be
sign of the wonderful change to sputter a bit, largely evident joining forces to host a special cost of $50.00 per person; to opened during the day (located
coming very soon, whether during the quiet weekdays. It’s cruise this Tuesday, September make reservations call (716) near the Park in the old rail
you’re ready for it or not. truly one of my favorite times 1, 2009 to raise funds toward 753-2355. depot). The Chautauqua
As for me, I just love the on- of the year – this “shoulder- the cost of the Mayville ‘Light A Labor Day Festival will Suites Meeting & Expo Center
set of autumn in the Southern time” between summer and the Lakes’ fireworks display to also take place at Lakeside will provide a shuttle service,
Tier. We’ll continue our fall. be held on Sunday, September Park the day of the fireworks running every hour between
summer traditions of boating, Well, the change in seasons is 6th at 10:10 p.m. at Lakeside (Sept. 6th) from noon until the Lakeside Park, Chautauqua
barbequing, and relaxing with inevitable, but we’ll scarcely Park in Mayville, New York. 10:10 p.m. fireworks. The Institution, and Bemus Point.
a good glass of wine while have time to notice – there’s The cruise will feature dinner Festival will feature vendors, The festival will end with
watching glorious sunsets. still two months left of fun catered by the Athenaeum Rainbow the Clown, free the 10:00 p.m. lighting of the
But late August can bring cool in the sun, and I’m planning Hotel of Chautauqua Kids Corner Crafts, Buffalo flares around the lake and the
mornings and cooler nights – on taking every advantage Institution, New York; Jills’ appearance, tethered hot grand finale - the county wide
“great sleeping weather”, my of living in such a wonderful music; and a cash bar. The air balloon rides, pony rides, ‘Light the Lakes’ fireworks
mother always says. Short place. Chautauqua Belle will depart raffles, live music, classic car display at 10:10 p.m.
sleeves and shorts give in to Keep an eye on the horizon
sweaters and jeans, (which we but live for today and
The summer season here on
the shores of Chautauqua is
starting to wind down. You can
sense this as you walk down
all hope we can still squeeze
into after a summer full of
over-indulgence). And the
summer hustle and bustle,
tomorrow. You just never
know – something really great
is undoubtedly in store for
you! Until next week… JZ-B
Library Closes Temporarily
Limited Library Services will Continue
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival - This Weekend JAMESTOWN - The ask for Reference or send e-mail to “They’re taking us up on the
Prendergast Library will prendergastlibrary@yahoo.com suggestion to borrow a bushel
With live jazz performances throughout the village. Performances include Peter continue to offer some services <mailto:prendergastlibrary@ full. Many people head right
Malinverni and Jody Sandhouse with Ron Corsaro’s Upstate Express, Gap Mangione to the public after it closes y a h o o . c o m > . to the aisle with their favorite
and the New Big Band, Carol McLaughlin, Don Menza, Rick Strauss and more. The temporarily for an asbestos “We will stay in touch through authors novels”, said added.
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival enters its eighth year on August 28 and 29, 2009. removal and renovation telephone and e-mail, and While the library is
Jazz Musicians will perform throughout the Village of Lewiston, NY in numerous project, starting Aug. 31. Web-based services such as closed, items may be
restaurants and pubs -- as well as at a variety of outdoor sites along Center Street -- According to Director the online catalog, databases, returned in an outside bin on
on Friday evening and all day Saturday. All jazz performances are free to the public. Catherine Way, staff members and digital audio books will be library property or at other
In addition enjoying jazz played by world-class musicians, attendees at the free event will be available between available 24/7”, Ms. Way said. members of the Chautauqua-
can browse for treasures at a premier jewelry show, view Jaguars and other classic 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday Since Aug. 10, borrowers Cattaraugus Library System.
cars at a vintage car show, and sample a wide array of culinary delights provided by through Friday for people to have been given a 17-week For more information about
local restaurants and regional wine producers. The Festival is presented by the The ask reference questions, place loan period, and many are the building project, call 484-
Lower Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Lewiston, and the holds, and arrange to pick up stocking up on materials 7135, Ext. 223. The library
Town of Lewiston. For more information visit: www.lewistonjazz.com materials at other area libraries. to use while the library is is located at 509 Cherry St.,
Patrons may call 484-7135 and inaccessible for browsing. Jamestown.

Elmwood Festival of Arts Fredonia Seeking Volunteers


11th Annual Celebration Downtown Buffalo, This Weekend Festivals Fredonia Seeking Help for 2010 Activities
FREDONIA – The Festivals and their tentative 2010 dates core committee is seeking
Fredonia Core Committee is are: Victorian Dazzle – July two individuals interested
seeking volunteers willing to 16 & 17; Red, White & Blues in chairing the coordinating
help with the organization’s – Sept. 11 & 12; Harvest Moon committees and serving as the
2010 festivals. In addition, the Cemetery Tours – Oct. 15 & overall festival “managers.”
Committee is looking for two 16; and Miracle on Main Street Those with fresh ideas and new
well-organized, enthusiastic – Dec. 4. energy are ideal candidates.
individuals to chair the 2010 Volunteers assist with the Anyone interested in
Victorian Dazzle and the 2010 planning of the festivals as getting involved is asked to
Red, White & Blues festivals. well as with actual “day of” call Festivals Fredonia Core
Festivals Fredonia is a non- logistics. Each festival has its Committee Chair Susan
profit organization comprised own coordinating committee; Mackay at 672-6758 or Festivals
of local volunteers that plans and planning often begins Fredonia Core Committee
and implements four annual months in advance. For the Secretary Rick Davis at 679-
festivals with the goal of organization’s two largest 0891. For more information on
For the past ten years, The Elmwood Festival of the Arts on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, bringing visitors to the Village festivals – Victorian Dazzle the festivals themselves, visit
New York has celebrated culture in Western New York and will again this Saturday and
Sunday, August 29 & 30, 2009. There will be over 170 local artists showing wares that vary of Fredonia. The four festivals
and Red, White & Blues – the www.festivalsfredonia.com.
as much from elegantly fired Raku pottery to paintings of local landscapes, from solar
powered smoothies to composting, and from good old fashion Rock n Roll to jugglers to
African drumming, from giant puppets to tales of far off lands to wooden blocks, stacked
by children, representing little worlds.
There will be three stages (two of which will be solar powered), all providing continuous
entertainment throughout the weekend. Performers include Them Jazzbeards, John & Opera House Plays Critically Acclaimed
Screening “Away We Go”
Mary, The Buffalo Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, Steam Donkeys and more. There will
Comedy Saturday & Sunday
also be strolling performers throughout the festival and a café that will feature local FREDONIA – “Away We
restaurant specialties.
Admission to the festival is free; food and beverages are available for purchase. For Go,” the critically acclaimed
more information and a schedule of performances, visit elmwoodartfest.com. romantic comedy starring John
Krasinski and Maya Rudolph,
is the next featured film in the
Cinema Series at the 1891

Pops Craft Beer Festival Fredonia Opera House. It will


be screened on Sat., Aug. 29, at
8 p.m. and Tues., Sept. 1, at 7:30
Thursday’s Event Features Handcrafted Beer & Sean Patrick McGraw p.m.
Exploring the comedic
BEMUS POINT - This Thursday, September 3 head to the twists and emotional turns in
Floating Stage in Bemus Point and enjoy a first-time-ever one couple’s journey across
event as local breweries, Southern Tier Brewing Company, contemporary America, “Away
Ellicottville Brewing Company and Michelob Brewing We Go” is the new movie
Company, team together to bring you a sampling of their craft from Academy Award-winning
beers. Country music singer and Nashville star, Sean Patrick director Sam Mendes. Longtime
McGraw will also highlight the festival offering a special meet (and now thirtysomething)
and greet. Tickets are $20 presale and $25 at the door. And couple Burt (Krasinski) and
includes beer samplings, Bratwurst and hot dogs provided Verona (Rudolph) are going to
by Smith’s Hot Dogs, prize drawings for Toby Keith Concert have a baby. The pregnancy
tickets, a raffle and Chinese auction. Tickets are available at progresses smoothly; but six
Wegmans, the Italian Fisherman, and the See Zurh House. months in, the pair is put off
For more information check out www.bemusbaypops.com or and put out by the news from
www.italianfisherman.com. Burt’s parents (Jeff Daniels and
“Away We Go” explores the comedic twists and emotional
Catherine O’Hara) that they turns in one couple’s journey across contemporary
are moving out of Colorado America. Associated Press calls the film a “humorous and
– thereby eliminating the ultimately moving look at the prospect of a family growing
expectant couple’s main reason from two members into three.
Findley Lake Harvest Festival - Labor Day Weekend for living there.
So where, and among whom Gyllenhaal), and her partner a “humorous and ultimately
FINDLEY LAKE - This Labor Day weekend, Findley Lake is also offering up fun for of those closest to them, might
the whole family with the Findley Lake Harvest Festival. The festival features live Roderick (Josh Hamilton) have moving look at the prospect
Burt and Verona best put down Burt and Verona over to their of a family growing from two
music, arts/crafts, kids activities, vendors, demos & displays and more. Some fun roots to raise their impending
activities include the Findley Lake Idol, Jr. Idol, and Pretty Baby contests. Shops will home. After LN and Roderick members into three.” Claudia
bundle of joy? The couple elaborate on their intractable Puig of USA Today, calls it
be open offering the most distinctive gifts, collectibles & furnishings. Sunday night embarks on an ambitious
they will also be a participating location in the “Light Up the Lakes” event. For more ideas for raising children and “a movie with memorable
itinerary across the country to running a household, Burt and and engaging performances.”
information: www.findleylakeinfo.org. visit friends and family, and to Verona bolt for Montreal and a Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers
evaluate cities. The first stop on warmer welcome from former says the film “sneaks up and
Published Every Thursday in Spring/Summer ~ Once a Month in Fall/Winter
the grand tour is Phoenix, where college classmates. floors you.” Rated R for
the duo spends a day at the (dog) Even though the latter’s house language and some sexual
races with Verona’s irrepressible is full of children, comfort and content, “Away We Go” runs
Publisher (and frequently inappropriate) joy, a night out for the four 98 minutes.
JEANINE Z. BOSWORTH former colleague Lily (Allison
publisher@artefaktmagazine.com old friends provides a bracing For ticket information, call
Janney) and her repressible reminder of how much it takes the Opera House box office at
Sales Director family. Then it’s off to to sustain a relationship and a 716-679-1891.
IAN BIGGS 716-801-1915 Tucson, and a visit to Verona’s family. When an emergency Chautauqua County’s only
ianvillager@gmail.com lone living relative, her sister. phone call forces Burt and year-round performing arts
PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731 • (716) 699-2058 Writers An intimate conversation Verona into an unanticipated center, the 1891 Fredonia Opera
The Villager is a free weekly publication serving Chautauqua County, compli-
AS NOTED IN BY-LINES with her sister gives Verona Miami detour to visit Burt’s House is a member-supported
ments of our advertisers. The views expressed within the publication do not a refreshed perspective – brother, they realize that they not-for-profit organization
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necessarily reflect those of the Publisher or of the advertisers. The contents of
JEANINE Z. BOSWORTH which she will sorely need must define home on their own located in Village Hall in
The Villager cannot be reproduced without written consent from the Publisher.
This includes, but is not limited to, articles, photographs, artwork and ad design. in Wisconsin, where Burt’s terms. downtown Fredonia. For a
Comments and story ideas may be submitted to: publisher@z-publications.com. AD DEADLINE: Mondays at 4pm childhood “cousin” Ellen, Christy Lemire, of the complete schedule of events,
The Villager is a Zimmer Media Publication.
now known as LN (Maggie Associated Press, calls the film visit www.fredopera.org.

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Monarch Special Exhibit CURTAIN UP! Spotlight


Audubon Society Is Up Close with Butterflies This Sunday MusicalFare Theatre Presents ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’
monarch. This information played to sold-out houses at
is recorded in the University the Royal Alexandra Theatre in
of Kansas ’s Monarch Watch Toronto, at the Comedy Theatre
database. in the West End of London,
At the close of the and at Japan’s largest theatre
program at 4 pm the tagged company, Shochiku, in Tokyo.
monarchs will be released Since its humble premier, 2
into Audubon’s butterfly and Pianos 4 Hands has had 5,000+
herb garden, where they can performances at more than 150
fill up on nectar and be ready different theatres throughout
for their long journey south. North America, Europe,
In the fall, monarch Asia, Australia, New Zealand
butterflies living east of the and South Africa, playing to
Rockies migrate to the same approximately 2 million people
specific areas in the mountains worldwide.
of southern Mexico, where The performance schedule
sanctuaries have been for the 2 Pianos 4 Hands
established to preserve these production in Buffalo starring
unique overwintering sites. Randall Kramer and Jeffrey
As an incentive to educate 2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys sharing the Rockwell is Sept. 9-Oct. 11,
and involve local people in same goal: concert pianist stardom. Two actors, two grand
pianos, and many, many comic characters grace the stage Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays
Working with butterflies, like the one she tagged here, and the importance of preserving as fifteen years of learning the art of piano playing unfolds. at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm,
sharing her enthusiasm for them with children are long- these areas and to compensate Buffalo’s MusicalFare Theatre will present the musical-play Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm,
time pursuits of butterfly enthusiast Barbara Case. For in a small way for income
your chance to get “up close and personal” with these Sept. 9-Oct. 11 on the Time Warner Cable Stage. and Sundays at 2pm. There
they cannot make lumbering will be a special “half-price
beautiful creatures, come to the Audubon Center and there, Monarch Watch pays
Sanctuary’s Monarch Butterfly House this Sunday, August MusicalFare Theatre of “Our greatest fear is that preview” on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at
30 between 1 and 4 pm. local Mexicans $5 for each Buffalo proudly presents the classical musicians will say, 7pm. Meet-the-cast talkbacks
tag they recover and turn in. musical-play: 2 Pianos 4 Hands, ‘Well, for actors, they’re pretty take place after all Wednesday
JAMESTOWN – Imagine volunteers from the Audubon Admission to the Audubon Sept. 9-Oct. 11 on the Time good piano players.’ And that performances except opening
this: You walk into a Center and Sanctuary have Center building is free on Warner Cable Stage. actors will say, ‘For piano night, Sept. 9.
large room at the Audubon been collecting and raising Sundays, but since this is 2 Pianos 4 Hands is the players, they’re pretty fair Tickets start at $32 and can
Center and are surrounded scores of monarch eggs and a fundraiser, there is a $5 riotous tale of two boys sharing actors.” – Ted Dykstra, March be reserved by calling 716-
by monarch butterflies in caterpillars this summer. On charge to go into the Butterfly the same goal: concert pianist 28, 1996. 839-8540 or online at www.
all stages of development. Sunday, August 30, from 1-4 House. It will be totally stardom. Two actors, two grand That is a pre-opening night musicalfare.com. All seating is
The room is filled with pm, they will have a Monarch worth it! Bring your camera. pianos, and many, many comic jitter expressed by one half assigned. Visa, Mastercard and
wildflowers. The butterflies Butterfly House where Children are welcome, with characters grace the stage as of the creative force behind checks are accepted.
are allowed to fly free, and a butterfly enthusiast Barbara adult supervision. fifteen years of learning the art 2 Pianos 4 Hands. Little did MusicalFare Theatre is a
special area is set aside where Case will be on hand to show The Audubon Center of piano playing unfolds. With he realize that after April 2, professional musical theatre
children and adults alike can how she delicately attaches and Sanctuary is at 1600 music from classical to pops to 1996 2 Pianos 4 Hands would company in residence at, but
sit down to hold a butterfly or tiny tags to the butterflies’ Riverside Road , off Route jazz, 2 Pianos 4 Hands features become one of Canada’s most independently operated from,
caterpillar. Maybe one will wings to help scientists 62 between Jamestown and a show of piano wizardry from successful theatre productions Daemen College. MusicalFare
land on you. Maybe you will track their migration to Warren . Hours are 10 am- Beethoven to Jerry Lee Lewis. ever, touring to over 100 cities Theatre is located at 4380
watch a caterpillar munch on Mexico . Each tag has an ID 4:30 pm daily, Sundays The production stars on four continents in its first five Main Street in Amherst, NY
some milkweed. Maybe you number plus a toll free phone 1-4:30 pm , and the trails and MusicalFare Artistic/Executive years. Ted Dykstra and Richard (between Harlem and Getzville
will see an adult emerge from number and web address Bald Eagle viewing are open Director Randall Kramer and Greenblatt quickly became Roads). Parking is FREE,
its chrysalis. (monarchwatch.org) where dawn to dusk. To learn more, Jeffrey Rockwell, written by recognized as great actors and and the theatre is handicapped
In anticipation of this finders can report the location call (716) 569-2345 or visit Richard Greenblatt and Ted great piano players. accessible, complete with a
event, naturalists and and date if they spot a tagged www.jamestownaudubon.org. Dykstra, directed by Tom Frey. 2 Pianos 4 Hands has since hearing-impaired system.

CURTAIN UP! Buffalo’s Premier Theatre Event 7th Annual Music Is Art Festival, September 11
BUFFALO - The 28th Annual CURTAIN UP!, presented by the Theatre District BUFFALO - The 7th Annual Music is Art Festival, created by Goo Goo Doll bassist,
Association of Western New York and M&T Bank, will be held Friday, September 11, Robbie Takac, will take place Saturday, September 12 at the Albright Knox Art Gallery
2009. CURTAIN UP! is the official opening of Buffalo’s live theatre season and offers on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, New York. Since the festival’s inception three years ago,
something for everyone with theatrical productions at 15 participating theatres, over 150,000 people have visited it. The all-day celebration will feature over 30 bands,
associated events, a Creative Black-Tie Gala Dinner on stage at Shea’s Performing 40 displaying artists, dancers, live art, DJs, and more. The festival will also include a
Arts Center, and a free community post party featuring live entertainment on Main Kid’s Village, not-for-profit organizations, a beer and wine tent and food vendors.
Street in Buffalo’s Theatre District. Takac founded Music is Art in 2004. It is a not-for-profit organization focusing on the
For a complete listing of all the theatre’s participating in the event, performance cultural, social and educational impact music has on our community.
schedules and event schedule check out www.sheas.org. For updated schedule and more information: www.musicisart.org.

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Buffalo Wing Festival Lipizzaner Stallion Show


Attracting Thousands of People to Buffalo Labor Day Weekend Traditional Spanish Riding Showcased at JSB Ice Arena, Sept. 24
The Lipizzaner Stallions are
on their 40th Anniversary Tour
and will be appearing live
at Jamestown Savings Bank
Ice Arena on Thursday, Sept.
24 at 7:30pm. Tickets to the
performance are on sale now!
In 1970, Producer Gary
Lashinsky created a new
family arena attraction,
starring The “World Famous”
Lipizzaner Stallions. Many
horses and riders were brought
from Europe to perform in
this unique family oriented
arena attraction. Over the
years, twenty-three million
people throughout North and
South America, Great Britain,
Europe, Australia and Hawaii
The Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival that began just a few years ago had grown have seen this internationally
Many horses and riders were brought from Europe to
to be a national event. Last years event attracted 78 thousand people to downtown acclaimed spectacle. perform in this unique family oriented arena attraction.
Buffalo, where they consumed a record 27 tons of chicken wings. “We are currently in our Over the years, twenty-three million people throughout
The 2009 festival will be held Labor Day Weekend, September 5th and 6th at Coca Cola 40th Anniversary” states a North and South America, Great Britain, Europe, Australia
Field in Buffalo. spokesperson for the group. All and Hawaii have seen this internationally acclaimed
Festival highlights will feature the United States Chicken Wing Eating Championship, the new music, choreography and spectacle. The show emulates the Spanish Riding School
Buffalo Blue Cheese Bowl, the Miss Buffalo Wing Pageant, the Baby Wing competition, routines have been incorporated of Vienna, Austria, in its presentation of Lipizzans, and
the Buffalo Bowl Competitive Eating contest, and the Restaurant and Amateur Sauce- in this anniversary edition maintains a traditional as well as entertaining performance
off competitions. There will also be live bands throughout the two-day event. This with a major emphasis on the similar in many ways to what you would see at the Spanish
year’s Wing Fest will feature more than 30 national and local chicken wing eateries and historical background and Riding School of Vienna.
venders, who will sauce more than 100 varieties of America’s favorite finger foods.
The festival will be open noon–9pm on Saturday and noon-7pm. The festival will foundation of the Lipizzaner
be preceded on Friday evening by the annual “Hall of Flame” induction ceremony. breed, from its original The Walt Disney movie The presentation.
Admission is $5/adult, children 8 & under are admitted for free. breeding and use as a horse of Miracle of the White Stallions, The conclusion of the
(Pictured above, last year’s Chicken Wing Eating Champion, Sonya Thomas, 40, who war to a horse of nobility and depicting General George S. performance of The Lipizzaner
scarfed 173 wings in 12 minutes. Above, right, Drew Cerza, the “Wing King” and festival aristocracy to a living form Patton saving them at the end Stallions is the traditional
founder.) of equestrian art. The show of World War II from certain Grand Quadrille, featuring six
emulates the Spanish Riding extinction, created an even to eight Lipizzaner Stallions

Rockin’ Oldies Weekend


School of Vienna, Austria, in its greater worldwide interest in with their riders performing
presentation of Lipizzans, and the Lipizzaner breed. Had it not an intricate, equine ballet,
maintains a traditional as well been for Patton, there would exhibiting maneuvers through
as entertaining performance be no Lipizzans today. the highest level of dressage.
Ellicottville’s Last Summer Bash, September 18-9 similar in many ways to what Although the Lipizzans The Lipizzans prance, march
you would see at the Spanish star in this presentation, and intricately weave their
The Rock N’ Oldies Weekend, Riding School of Vienna. the ancestral forefather of way across the floor to the
September 18-19 is filled with the Lipizzan, the Spanish music of the Masters in a
music and events the whole family Also included in the
can enjoy. Beginning Friday, you performance is a segment Andalusian, is featured in a spectacular ballet of four-
can enjoy some of the best classic called the “Airs Above high school presentation with footed white dancers.
rock, doo-wop and oldies bands the Ground.” These are special wardrobe themed to Harkening back to time
in the Northeast for the last great the spectacular leaps and traditional Spanish music. when the horse was a symbol
party weekend of the summer. Hear maneuvers, once used by riders Not only is the Andalusian of grace and majesty, the
live music and experience a fun in saddle to protect and defend shown in saddle, but also in Lipizzaner Stallions are truly a
walk down memory lane that both themselves on the battlefield, a unique presentation where great experience to be enjoyed
the young and the young at heart which are now preserved as an the rider performs all the by the entire family. One does
can enjoy. equestrian work of art. When maneuvers of the Grand Prix not need to be a horse lover to
In addition to Sunday’s free concert Olympic level dressage on the enjoy “The Equestrian Treat of
finale is the popular Classic Car you see the Lipizzans perform,
Show lining Washington Street, it is like stepping back four longline, while walking behind the Century!”
and games for the kids from 1-4pm hundred years and viewing one the horse and guiding him Tickets to the Sept. 24
next to the Gazebo. of the greatest equine ballets in through his paces. performance at JSB Ice Arena
Be there or be square. history. The current tour features can be purchased at the arena’s
For more information, visit the The Lipizzan is a rare and 12 to 14 stallions performing box office, online at www.
Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce unique breed; its history and selected maneuvers as jsbia.com or by calling 716-
website at www.ellicottvilleny.com. culture is known worldwide. described above in an exciting 484-2624.

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help with their efforts to raise money for the non-profit organization’s effort to improve
the quality of the lives of children touched by cancer. Camp Good Day’s spokesperson,
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WEDNESDAYS Special Event Night, Check out our Website, Facebook,


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THURSDAYS Karaoke night, the area’s best and longest running - 10 years
and going strong! Join the area’s best karaoke singers and the lake’s best!!

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Light Up the Lakes Garden Gone Wild


CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE Late August in the Garden; The Height of Summer
Company in Lakewood, and BY LINDA YATES
the Ellicottville Brewing
Company. If you need a brat We are in the garden in,
to go with your brew, Smiths yes, late August. Can that be
Hot Dog Company will be true? We have been robbed
grilling up some hot dogs of some of our precious
and bratwurst. Tickets for summer months by this new
the event are $20 advanced monsoon season. But too
and $25 at the door; sorry, the much rain is always better
event is open only to those 21 than too little. We have
years old or older. The Beer been blessed with plenty of
Festival is a fundraiser for the water. And we’ve finally
Bemus Bay Pops concerts, but had a nice hot sunny week to
all the other events Labor Day enjoy some of our summer
weekend are free. activities. We’ve had an
Jazz lovers will want to be excuse to not have to mow
sure to make the Friday the 4th, so much or do garden chores
Pops at Bemus Bay concert. and it has actually just now
John Marcellus, trombonist, A short distance away Findley Lake hosts its Harvest Festival. dried out enough to get to it.
co-producer and assistant Starting Friday and running through Sunday this free festival is I see late August as the
conductor of the Bemus Bay sure to be fun for all. They will also participate in the Light the Lakes height of summer. The sun is
Pops will be featuring the event by illuminating lights around their lake at 10:10pm, Sunday. so hot that it spurs the flowers
jazz compositions of Russell on to even a second bloom.
Garcia. A special appearance will be synchronized to music prize, the first round of singers The zinnias and cosmos are
played over radio station SE93. perform on Friday, with a shining their heads off. The I see late August as the height of summer. The sun is so
by vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt hot that it spurs the flowers on to even a second bloom.
is sure to have floating stage Andrew Hill of SE93 will be second round of eliminations gardens are loaded with tons A quiet morning in late August with a chance to take
rocking. hosting the event live from on Saturday, leading up to of excitement. Summer notice of the garden is a luxury to me. It gives me time to
Saturday the 5th the Bemus the dock a Bemus Bay, and the finals on Sunday. More indeed has finally arrived. reconnect to nature. “A time to look, to see, to remember,
Bay floating stage rocks again WRGZ-TV will have a camera information on Findley Lake Better late than never! and to enjoy.” That’s a quote from an art teacher from
with the full Bemus Bay crew in the air broadcasting Idol is available at www. It’s been a tough summer when I was very young.
Pops orchestra performing a live pictures of the fireworks. findleylakeinfo.org. to keep up with the usual
special concert that Dan calls Event organizers say the Mayville will be holding its demands. But soon enough a luxury to me. It gives me course. Even the snapping
“From Bocelli to Bubulé fireworks can be seen from own Labor Day Festival of when all slows down, we’ll time to reconnect to nature. turtle sticks his neck out to
with a special tribute to Elton space, and they just might Sunday the 6th. It will feature be able to conquer the chores “A time to look, to see, to get some sun. The frogs crawl
John.” The show ends in have a chance to prove it. Dan pony rides, hot air balloon and concentrate on the remember, and to enjoy.” out of the pond to sunbathe
grand fashion with a fireworks Dalpra, the event organizer, is rides, stage coach rides, and a imaginary plan. It happens That’s a quote from an art and tiny snakes hang out.
display over the concert shell. working with NASA to see if clown. Live music, food and year after year, yet it seems teacher from when I was The summer plants that need
The most amazing event the International Space Station a classic car show will be the surprising every time. very young. the heat have finally begun to
for the weekend is sure to be will be passing overhead to entertainment for the adults. The gardens sleep all winter, It is slightly painful to grow to size. The arrowheads
the Light the Lakes fireworks confirm the display. There Westfield’s Moore Park will then begin to show signs of see wild blue asters and in the pond, the elephant ears
display Sunday evening. The also the possibility of a guest be the location for Saturday’s life. They burst forth with goldenrod because it means and caladiums from bulbs
floating stage at Bemus Bay appearance by a NASA farmers market. Over on a gangbuster spring festival September is close. I adore emerge. The giant King Tut
will be the focal point event. At astronaut. the pier at Barcelona will be of joy, rather than a raucous September but please, not Egyptian papyrus grows tall
7:00pm Abbamania, a tribute A short distance away will live music on Sunday from circus like carnival of color yet! and strong with its required
to the Swedish supergoup be the Findley Lake Harvest noon up to the Light the and excitement. Now it’s We haven’t finished our temperature. The sedums are
will feature the music of, Festival. Starting on Friday Lakes fireworks. Food from, the time of late summer gardening to do list. We budded and waiting for their
ABBA. (Who else?) Starting and running through Sunday hamburgers, to hot dogs, Philly showgirl-style performance. are not done with the proper cue. Summer is not by any
at 10:00pm flairs will ring this free festival is sure to be cheese steaks and French frys The gardens are tall and editing or addition of plants. means over yet. There are
most of Chautauqua Lake and fun for all. Live musicians, a will be available. robust and fluffy and fun. We haven’t cut back all that still a lot of wonderful late,
at 10:10pm the sky will erupt quilt show, a farmers market, This Labor Day weekend in It’s hot pinks and oranges we should have. There’s late beauties.
with fireworks launched from kid’s activities and pontoon western New York promises to and purples and whites. a vacant area here and too So, fellow gardeners do
five different communities boat tours will make for a fun be one of the most fun filled There are lime greens and much of that there. That’s not throw in the towel yet.
around the lake. The “take off” filled three days. There will and spectacular celebrations yellows, clear blues and how it goes. Summer slips There’s still time to enjoy the
points will include: Bemus be food and samples from ever. Those astronauts up in gold’s. It’s happy and pretty away so quickly. How is it month of August. Let’s spend
Bay, Jamestown, Lakewood, local wineries. Also at the the space station may get the and begging to be shared. It that winter drags on but the every precious moment. We
Findley Lake, Mayville/ festival will be Findley Lakes best view of the fireworks, but is abundance, and we have summer races by? can enjoy the garden for what
Chautauqua and Westfield/ own version of American you can be sure they won’t be a lot to be grateful for. It’s But it’s finally hot and it is, a labor of love.
Barcelona. The fireworks Idol; featuring a $1,000 cash having as much fun. good to be here in the garden. the air is heavy with pollen “There is not amongst men a
A quiet morning in late and bees. There are lots of more laborious life than is that
August with a chance to hummingbirds, butterflies, of a good Gard’ner’s” - John
take notice of the garden is dragonflies and frogs of Evelyn (1664)

Red, White, & Blues


“We have so much going on
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE
1pm in East Park, will feature engage Robert Paterson Sr. a
Uncle Gino’s Kitchen
throughout the weekend, it’s area politicians, including the long time grape grower, in a Risotto Con Zucca: Rice with Butternut Squash (serves 4)
going to be a lot of fun!” she Mayor of Fredonia, County lively conversation on grape
said. Legislator Chuck Cornell growing in the area. At 2pm at BY GINO MICCICHE chicken stock
On Saturday, the Farmers and other area politicians. the Intermezzo Coffee House, (can substitute
Market opens at 9am and will “This should prove to be very Tony Bingham, a SUNY INGREDIENTS: with vegetable
include four local wineries popular,” said McKay. Fredonia faculty member, 1 Qt. chicken stock stock.) When
that will be having tastings The festival will feature will discuss the History of 1 tsp. sea salt boiling, add
throughout the day. Local Blues music all day Saturday the Blues and will “explain 1 c. parboiled rice salt together
artists will have ‘art in the starting at the Gazebo at noon different techniques and blues ½ c. finely chopped white onions with butternut
park’ beginning at 10am in the by Marshall Seddon. Area music” according to McKay. 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil chunks. Stir
downtown area, a Blues Cruise bars will feature music in At 3pm, Cara Seekings will ½ stick butter and cook for
at 10:30am with proceeds the afternoon and into the dress in Victorian garb and ½ c. fresh grated parmesan 8 minutes.
going to the Muscular evening. Rory Block, 5 Star reenact a speech of early cheese Remove pot
Dystrophy Association and W.C. Handy Blues Winner, temperance advocate Elizbeth 1 medium size butternut squash from the
then the Taste of Fredonia will be performing at the Cady Stanton. “Fredonia is Few small sprigs of rosemary stove and
beginning at 12:00pm Barker Commons Gazebo the home of prohibition,” said for garnish cool. Using a
downtown, sponsored by at 5pm. McKay said she is McKay. “The first meeting perforated ladle, remove wooden spoon, stir and cook
the Fredonia Chamber of noted as “a national treasure of the women’s Christian PREPARATION: the cooked squash to a food for 2 minutes. Immediately
Commerce with seven to ten of and true delta blues artist.” temperance union was held in Cut the butternut squash in processor together with a add rice with a cup of the stock
the local Fredonia restaurants (Go to www.festivalsfredonia. Fredonia.” half lengthwise. Remove cup of cooked stock. Very mixture. Keep stirring while
selling their food and drink. com for a complete listing of The Red, White and Blues seeds. Place squash halves slowly, blend until achieving adding the rest of the stock
Children are not to be left music). Festival is touted as “the best face down and cross cut into a liquefied mixture. Then mixture and squash cubes.
out with a bouncy castle and Workshops are also part of street party around”. With 1” thick pieces. Remove return the mixture back to the Cook for 10 minutes. Stir
a cookie-decorating contest the agenda on Saturday. At so much to do and see, it will skin. Cut 2/3 of the squash in pot. Stir and set aside. frequently.
taking place in the downtown 1pm in the East Park Tent, really turn out to be a great chunks and the other 1/3 into In a medium size nonstick Serve hot. *
East Park. There will be chalk Andrew Dufrense, Executive weekend to be in Fredonia. small cubes. Set aside. frying pan on medium high Top with parmesan cheese and
art and face painting as well. Director of the Concord Grape For more information, visit In a medium size pot on heat, add olive oil and butter a sprig of rosemary.
A dunk tank, beginning at Belt Heritage Association will www.festivalsfredonia.com. medium high heat, add together with onions. Using a * Can also be served cold.

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