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JULY
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DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS
Lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears. Expect sweat, if not blood and tears. Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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The king of late night, ratings-wise, performs stand-up at the Fallsview Casino.
8:30 p.m. (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
JAKOB DYLAN
You may have heard of his father. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
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JAY LENO
See July 3
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ENCAMPMENT
Living history demonstrators gather to recreate the 1759 Siege of Niagara.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. through July 6 at Old Fort Niagara. (Youngstown; 745-7611 or www.oldfortniagara.org.)
SUMMER ECO-TOUR BIKE RIDES
Bike through the Riverwalk; other bike rides are July 13 and Aug. 9 along the Niagara River in Niagara Falls, and Aug. 31 on the Outer Harbor.
(Info: 852-RIVER (7483) or www.bnriverkeeper.org.)
SUMMER ECO-TOUR PADDLE CRUISES
Paddle your canoe or kayak along the Buffalo River; also on Aug. 2. Other paddle cruises will be held on Cayuga Creek in Niagara Falls on July 19 and Aug. 16.
(Info: 852-RIVER (7483) or www.bnriverkeeper.org.)
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MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION
Shaw’s story of the ultimate test of a mother-daughter relationship.
Through Nov. 1 at the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre. (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.; 800-511-SHAW or www.shawfest.com.)
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BRIAN WILSON
The Beach Boys icon and American cultural legend performs a solo gig with his band. Let’s hope for a “Heroes and Villains” airing.
8 p.m. at the Fallsview Casino. (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
KANSAS
All we are is dust in the wind, so just carry on my wayward son, etc. Part of Artpark’s Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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MOE.
Popular jam band that formed as students at the University at Buffalo returns home. Part of Artpark’s Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
(450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
ROCK ON, ROCK PAINTERS
The basics of rock art, at the Roycroft Campus.
Also July 16 and 23. (31 S. Grove St., East Aurora; 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com.)
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JIMMIE VAUGHAN
Blues guitarist from the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
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SONGWRITERS’ NIGHT
Several of Nashville’s top songwriters perform.
9 p.m. at the Fallsview Casino. (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
GUSTO AT THE GALLERY
Free admission and family-friendly programming every Friday evening. This Friday’s theme is “Family Night: Surrealist Carnival.”
3–10 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
TWILIGHT TOURS
Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture at night.
6–8 p.m. at Graycliff Conservancy. (6472 Old Lake Shore Rd., info: 947-9217 or www.graycliff.bfn.org.)
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BY GEORGE BY GERSHWIN!
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
8 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
SONGWRITERS’ NIGHT
See July 11.
DON DAVIS CAR SHOW
Custom, antique, and classic cars and trucks starting at noon with awards at the Amherst Museum.
(3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
BELLE MORAL: A NATURAL HISTORY
The Shaw Festival revives a gothic comedy set on the Scottish coast.
Through Oct. 5 at the Court House Theatre. (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.; 800-511-SHAW or www.shawfest.com.)
CHAINSAW ART
Engines roar and sawdust flies as artists use chainsaws to create masterpieces.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sanborn Fire Company, Rte. 429 Sanborn; 754-0166 or www.artcouncil.org/chainsawart.htm.)
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THE ALL-AMERICAN— JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
3 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
CHAINSAW ART
See July 12.
CAROLE KING
She makes you feel (like a natural woman).
7 p.m. at the Fallsview Casino. (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
BUFFALO NEWS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES
Annual outdoor series. This Sunday features Laurie Bordonaro with the Mike Jones Trio and special guest Dave Schiavone.
2 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
BASIC ONE-COLOR SCREEN PRINTING
Learn the simple method of creating a stencil on a screen at the Roycroft Campus.
(31 S. Grove St., East Aurora; 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com.)
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BLUE RODEO
The Canadian group is a huge Buffalo draw. Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
REBA MCENTIRE
Reba McEntire, a.k.a. Reba!, performs her greatest hits at the Avalon Theatre.
8:30 p.m. at the Fallsview Casino. (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
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ROOFTOP POETRY READING
Reading featuring Jaye Bartell and Forest Roth on the E. H. Butler Library Rooftop Garden at Buffalo State College.
7 p.m. (1300 Elmwood Ave., 878-6300 or www.justbuffalo.org)
REBA MCENTIRE
See July 15.
A CAJUN FESTIVAL FEATURING STEVE RILEY AND LIL BRIAN
New Cajun music kings on one stage. Part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
LECTURE: SOLDIERS WRITE HOME
A lecture at the Amherst Museum looking at the ways soldiers have communicated with loved ones through the years.
(3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
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BRAD GARRETT
Everybody likes Raymond’s brother, the current star of ’Til Death.
8:30 p.m. at the Fallsview Casino. (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
MICKEY HART BAND
Deadheads, unite! The Grateful Dead legend is back. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
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PARTY ON THE PORTICO
Music by Wendel Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres.
5–8 p.m. at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. (25 Nottingham Ct., 873-9644, or www.bechs.org.)
GUSTO AT THE GALLERY
Free admission and family-friendly programming every Friday evening. This Friday’s theme is “Literary Buffalo.”
3–10 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
BRAD GARRETT
See July 17.
SUMMER OF ’69
Concert featuring Lewiston’s own sixties rockers, with special guests.
6–10 p.m. at Hennepin Park. (4th and Center St., Lewiston; 754-0166 or www.artcouncil.org.)
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FROM MOZART TO BERNSTEIN
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
8 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
BLACKSMITH SCHOOL
Students in the school will learn the basic skills of blacksmithing. July 19, 20 26, 27, and Aug. 2 at the Amherst Museum.
(3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
SUMMER ECO-TOUR HIKES
A stroll through Niagara Gorge Trail No. 8; a tour of Scajaquada Creek is scheduled for Aug. 30.
(Info: 852-RIVER [7483] or www.bnriverkeeper.org.)
THE BAR-ROOM BUZZARDS
A blend of jazz, Dixieland, and ragtime music.
7:30 p.m. at the Fredonia Opera House. (9 Church St., Fredonia; 679-1891 or www.fredopera.org.)
WAR OF 1812 ENCAMPMENT
Living history camps, drills, and uniform and weapons programs at Old Fort Niagara.
(Youngstown; 745-7611 or www.oldfortniagara.org.)
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NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRATION
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
3 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
6 CHIX
Six of Nashville’s finest young singers. Through July 30 (excluding July 26) at the Fallsview Casino.
(6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
THE JOURNEY FROM RELIGION TO SCIENCE
Summer session at the Institute at the Center for Inquiry, the program explores such questions as, “What are the origins of religion?” Starts July 27 and runs through Aug. 10 at the Center for Inquiry.
(3965 Rensch Rd., Amherst; www.centerforinquiry.net/amherst.)
WAR OF 1812 ENCAMPMENT
See July 19.
BUFFALO NEWS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES
Annual outdoor series. This Sunday features Don Rice with the Bobby Jones Trio.
2 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
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THE GREAT BIG FANY RIDE
Bike across New York State; runs through July 26. (FANY stands for Five hundred miles Across New York.)
(Info: 518-461-7646 or www.fanyride.com.)
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SCIENCE ADVENTURE DAY CAMP
For eight to twelve year olds. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. through July 25 at Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center.
(4050 North St., Hamburg; 627-4560 or www.penndixie.org.)
DISCOVERY SCHOOL DAY CAMP
Kids ages eight to twelve explore theater, amusement parks, radio, and more.
9 a.m.–3 p.m. through July 25 at the Amherst Museum. (3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
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MICHAEL MCDONALD
The very successful former Doobie; Paul Rudd’s nemesis in The 40 Year Old Virgin. Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
KIDS ’N ARTS
A summer day camp at the Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University.
July 22–25, July 28–Aug. 1, Aug. 4–8, and Aug. 11–15. (286-8367 or write to mgranfield@niagara.edu.)
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CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES
Zoot suit rioters. Part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
MUSEUM BOOK CLUB
A discussion of Assassination Vacation by NPR star Sarah Vowell at the Amherst Museum.
(3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
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GIN BLOSSOMS
A new miserable experience from the “Hey Jealousy” nineties favs. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
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RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
8 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
TWILIGHT TOURS
Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture at night.
6–8 p.m. at Graycliff Conservancy. (6472 Old Lake Shore Rd., info: 947-9217 or www.graycliff.bfn.org.)
GUSTO AT THE GALLERY
Free admission and family-friendly programming every Friday evening. This Friday’s theme is “Summer of Love.”
3–10 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
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TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR
Including “1812 Overture.” Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
8 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
PAINTING ON SILK
Featuring artisan Kristine Baker; at the Roycroft Campus.
(31 S. Grove St., East Aurora; 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com.)
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BUFFALO NEWS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES
Annual outdoor series. This Sunday features Doug “Trigger” Gaston Quartet.
2 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
CIRQUE CAPRICCIO
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
3 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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ARTIE SHAW TRIBUTE
Featuring the Sal Andolina Big Band.
2 and 8 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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GOV’T MULE
Warren Haynes’s boys began as an Allmans offshoot, but have developed into a touring force on their own. Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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SAM ROBERTS BAND
The Montreal native is one of Buffalo’s fav performers, as evidenced by the band’s strong Winter Classic set. Part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
WINES IN THE WILD
Benefits the Zoo’s Adopt-an-Animal fund. Enjoy food, dessert, wine, and beer from local vendors with live music.
6–9 p.m. at the Buffalo Zoo. (300 Parkside Ave., 995-6133, or www.buffalozoo.org.)
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.38 SPECIAL
The classic rockers behind “Teacher Teacher.”
8:30 p.m. at the Fallsview Casino. (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ont.; tickets: 877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca.)
HELLO, DOLLY!
Musical based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker. Performances on July 31, Aug. 1–2, 8–9, and 15–17 at the Starry Night Theatre.
(170 Schenk St., North Tonawanda; 743-1614 or www.starrynighttheatre.com.)
SPIRIT OF THE WEST
Enduring Canadian folk-poppers. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
AUGUST
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THE TANGO RETURNS!
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
8 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th Street, Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
FRANK CALIENDO
TBS funny man does Madden, Bush, etc.
8 p.m. at Seneca NIagara Events Center. (Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY; 299-1100 or www.senecaniagaracasino.com.)
TWILIGHT TOURS
Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture at night.
6–8 p.m. at Graycliff Conservancy. (6472 Old Lake Shore Rd., info: 947-9217 or www.graycliff.bfn.org.)
GUSTO AT THE GALLERY
Free admission and family-friendly programming every Friday evening. This Friday’s theme is “The Roaring Twenties.”
3–10 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
STEAMIN’ BEADIN’
Reception and two-day workshop at the Roycroft Campus.
Through Aug. 3. (31 S. Grove St., East Aurora; 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com.)
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AN EVENING WITH THE NEGLIA BALLET
Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
8 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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BUFFALO NEWS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES
Annual outdoor series. This Sunday features Babik.
2 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
A SALUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS
I think we’re gonna hear some Star Wars. Part of the BPO Summerfest series.
3 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th Street, Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
GUY LOMBARDO’S ROYAL CANADIANS
Lombardo passed on in 1977, but conductor Al Pierson is keeping the “Auld Lang Syne” flowing.
7 p.m. at the Fredonia Opera House. (9 Church St., Fredonia; 679-1891 or www.fredopera.org.)
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SCIENCE ADVENTURE DAY CAMP
For eight to twelve year olds.
9 a.m.–3 p.m. through Aug. 8 at Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center. (4050 North St., Hamburg; 627-4560 or www.penndixie.org.)
SUMMER QUILT CAMP
A summer day camp on quilting at the Amherst Museum.
Also Aug. 6, 8. (3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
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DICKEY BETTS
A founding member of the Allman Brothers and a guitar legend. Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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WALTER TROUT WITH WATERMELON SLIM
The sought-after sideman and guitar hero. Part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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Singer Dave Ruch tells the stories behind the songs of real New Yorkers at the Amherst Museum.
(3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
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ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
Son Dweezil helps pay tribute to his incomparable old man. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
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GUSTO AT THE GALLERY
Free admission and family-friendly programming every Friday evening. This Friday’s theme is “Family Night: Animals at the Albright.”
3–10 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
TWILIGHT TOURS
Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture at night.
6–8 p.m. at Graycliff Conservancy. (6472 Old Lake Shore Rd., info: 947-9217 or www.graycliff.bfn.org.)
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VANESSA HUDGENS
The High School Musical cutie-pie performs at America’s Fair for a show that will likely be kid-packed. Rooney opens.
(5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 649-3900 or www.americas-fair.com.)
KATHY GRIFFIN
Funny? Annoying? Both? Find out for yourself when the comedian performs live.
8 p.m. at Seneca NIagara Events Center. (Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY; 299-1100 or www.senecaniagaracasino.com.)
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TED NUGENT
This dude loves to hunt. And rock. And combat the scourge that is cat scratch fever. The Gregg Rolie Band, featuring an original member of Santana, opens this show at America’s Fair.
(5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 649-3900 or www.americas-fair.com.)
BUFFALO NEWS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES
Annual outdoor series. This Sunday features Alfredo DeLaFe with the Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble.
2 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
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TAYLOR SWIFT
They call her a “country star of the MySpace generation.” I call her Ms. Swift. You can call her Taylor.
(5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 649-3900 or www.americas-fair.com.)
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HEAVEN & HELL
Now this is a metal show. Ronnie James Dio and Black Sabbath’s “other three,” a.k.a., Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Vinnie Appice, make up H&H, while the mighty Motorhead opens.
(5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 649-3900 or www.americas-fair.com.)
CELTIC NIGHT FEATURING LEAHY
Eight musical brothers and sisters. Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th Street, Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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KIM MITCHELL
Hear him on Toronto’s Q107; see him at Artpark. Part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
THE SPINNERS
Free concert featuring the classic R&B-popsters.
(5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 649-3900 or www.americas-fair.com.)
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Be their guest for Disney’s modern classic. Through August 24.
(450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
MIKE GORDON
Phish may be gone, but Gordon’s not forgotten. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
MERLE HAGGARD
“My name is Merle” Haggard, a true country legend, and Phil Vassar, an up-and-comer, share the stage.
(5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 649-3900 or www.americas-fair.com.)
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GUSTO AT THE GALLERY
Free admission and family-friendly programming every Friday evening. This Friday’s theme is “Works on Paper: The Natalie and Irving Forman
Collection and La Conja.”
3–10 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
METALSMITHING
Artisan Ron VanOstrand will instruct students on fundamental skills; at the Roycroft Campus.
Through Aug. 17. (31 S. Grove St., East Aurora; 655-0261 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com.)
GREAT BIG SEA
Juno-winning Canadian Celtic rockers. Part of the Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor weekend.
6 p.m., Erie Canal Harbor, Buffalo. (Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.)
1964 THE TRIBUTE
A free concert from these Beatles impressionists at America’s Fair.
(5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg; 649-3900 or www.americas-fair.com.)
PUDDLE OF MUDD
Big alterna-hits at a free concert from the poorly named rockers.
8 p.m. at Seneca Square. (Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY; 299-1100 or www.senecaniagaracasino.com.)
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ROBERT CRAY BAND
An evening of the blues from this Clapton compatriot. Part of the Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor weekend.
6 p.m., Erie Canal Harbor, Buffalo. (Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.)
CHAKA KAHN AND MUSIQ SOULCHILD
Chaka “Wrath of” Kahn and Musiq “Godfather of” Soulchild in a solid double-bill.
8 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center. (Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY; 299-1100 or www.senecaniagaracasino.com.)
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JOE BONAMASSAD
Guitar Player’s choice as best blues guitarist of 2007. Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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DONNA THE BUFFALO
Ithaca natives who stole our city’s name! They’re also respected roots rockers. Part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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SALIVA
Mucus was taken, apparently. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
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PARTY ON THE PORTICO
Music by Babik, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres.
5–8 p.m. at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. (25 Nottingham Ct.; 873-9644 or www.bechs.org)
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
A second chance to see Joan for free this summer.
7 p.m. at Seneca Square. (Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY; 299-1100 or www.senecaniagaracasino.com.)
GUSTO AT THE GALLERY
Free admission and family-friendly programming every Friday evening. This Friday’s theme is “Classic Buffalo: Central Terminal, Its Reuse & Future.”
3–10 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. (1285 Elmwood Ave., 882-8700, or www.albrightknox.org.)
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WAR
Group behind “Low Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Part of the Tuesday at the Park series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
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SASS JORDAN
Juno Award-winner and co-host of Canadian Idol; she’s the Paula. Part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge series.
6:30 p.m. at Artpark. (450 South 4th St., Lewiston; 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.)
MUSEUM BOOK CLUB
A discussion of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen at the Amherst Museum.
(3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst; 689-1440 or www.amherstmuseum.org.)
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CANDLEBOX
Yes! Grunge is back. Part of the Thursday at the Square series.
6 p.m. (Lafayette Sq. between Main and Court, Buffalo.)
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Festival Calendar
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July 2–Aug. 20
Wednesday Nights at the Gazebo
Main St. (Rte. 78), Newfane. Live entertainment, local vendors, and area farmers set up surrounding the town gazebo.
7–9 p.m. 778-5273 / www.olcott-newfane.com.
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Friendship Festival
Mather Arch, Fort Erie, Ont., and Riverside Park, Buffalo. Binational festival with live music, crafts, and plenty of children’s activities.
11 a.m.–11 p.m. 888-333-1987 / www.friendshipfestival.com.
July 3–6
Summer Festival of the Arts
Various locations throughout the village of Ellicottville and Holiday Valley Resort. Arts and crafts show, pet parade, strawberry festival and various musical events.
800-349-9099 / www.ellicottvilleny.com.
June 28–July 6
Kutztown Folk Festival
Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown, Pa. Celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch culture.
9 a.m.–6 p.m. 888-674-6136 / www.kutztownfestival.com.
July 4–6
Great Blue Heron Music Festival
Sherman, New York. Three-day celebration of folk music and dance on 300 acres in Amish countryside.
487-1781 / www.greatblueheron.com.
July 11–13
Queen of Heaven Carnival
Queen of Heaven Church, Seneca and Mill St., West Seneca. Free carnival with rides, midway, food, and live entertainment.
674-3468 / www.qofhchurch.org.
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Taste of Buffalo
Delaware Ave., Downtown Buffalo. One of the nation’s largest food and entertainment events.
11 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday. 652-0628 / www.tasteofbuffalo.com
July 8–11
Old Home Days
Main St., Village of Williamsville. Rides, food, and entertainment.
www.oldhomedays.org.
July 11–13
Thunder in the Streets
Jamestown. Fifth annual motorcycle rally, entertainment, bike blessing, and food.
664-2477 / www.discoverjamestown.com.
July 12–13
Old Sanborn Days
Sanborn Fire Co. Grounds, Rte. 429, Sanborn. Chainsaw art, petting zoo, and car show.
693-6140 / www.northofthefalls.com.
July 12–13
Aboriginal/Metis Art Festival
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Rose Pkwy., Toronto. Celebration of Canadian Aboriginal music, artistry, and food.
11 a.m.–5 p.m. 416-736-1733 / www.blackcreek.ca.
July 13–20
Canal Festival
Erie Canal banks, Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. Midway with rides and games. Featuring musical entertainment and model boat races.
692-3292 / www.canalfest.org.
July 17–20
Italian Festival
Delaware District, Hertel Ave., Buffalo. Italian food, entertainment, and midway.
874-6133 ext. 17 / www.buffaloitalianfestival.com.
July 18–19
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Village of Fredonia. Victorian recreation with ghost tour, antique vendors, ice cream social, raffles, and more.
888-414-4818 / www.festivalsfredonia.com.
July 18–20
Finger Lakes Wine Festival
Watkins Glen International Track, 2790 City Rte. 16, Watkins Glen. Arts and crafts vendors, gourmet food, wine seminars, cooking demos, and live entertainment.
866-461-7223 / www.flwinefest.com.
July 18–20
Polish-American Festival
Cheektowaga Town Park, Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga. Annual celebration of Polish music, cuisine, customs, and more.
686-3466 / www.tocny.org.
July 19–20 and 26–27
Wildlife and Renaissance Festival
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, 655 Luther Rd., East Aurora. Displays of endangered species, live music, tours, gardens, and food.
11 a.m.–4 p.m. 652-8646 / www.hawkcreek.org.
July 24–August 3
Buffalo Infringement Festival
Various locations throughout Allentown. Multiple productions of plays, dance, music, multimedia presentations, visual art, and street theater.
883-0856 / www.infringebuffalo.org.
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Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Shakespeare Hill, Delaware Park, Buffalo. Second-largest free Shakespeare festival in the country.
Tues.–Sun. at 7:30 p.m. 856-4533 / www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org.
July 25–27
Lebanese Festival
2040 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville. Ethnic food, drinks, music, dancing, and plenty of entertainment for children.
5–11 p.m. Fri., 2–11 p.m. Sat., noon–6 p.m. Sun., 634-0669 / www.stjohnmaron.org.
July 25–27
Cleveland Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology
Playhouse Square, Cleveland. Multimedia culture festival with an array of art and technology collaborations, performing artists, and live music.
216-589-9444 / www.ingenuitycleveland.com.
July 26–August 3
Fox Run Garlic Festival
670 Rte. 14, Penn Yan. Sixteenth annual festival featuring garlic, food, and music.
11 a.m.–5 p.m. 800-636-9786 / www.foxrunvineyards.com.
July 26
Queen City Jazz Festival
Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway, Buffalo. Free outdoor concert, now in its fourth year.
Noon–8 p.m. / www.coloredmusiciansclub.com.
July 31–August 3
Eden Corn Festival
Eden Legion Grounds, Rte. 62, Eden. Featuring rides, games, specialty foods, art show, car show, and parade.
992-9141 / www.edencornfest.com.
August 1-3
Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration
The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, 300 N. Main St., Jamestown. Guest speakers, screenings, and memorabilia.
877-582-9326 / www.lucy-desi.com.
August 2-3
Italian Festival (Niagara Falls)
Pine Ave. from Columbus Park/15th St. to Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, NY. Food, music, celebrity bocce tournament, renewal of marriage vows, and the honoring of citadini speciali (special citizens).
285-0377 / www.pineavenue.org.
August 3-6
Kingdom Bound
Darien Lake, 9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center. Annual gathering of Christian youth and families, with music, church services, seminars, and entertainment.
800-461-4485 / www.kingdombound.org.
August 6–17
America’s Fair
Hamburg Fairgrounds, McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg. Free entertainment, midway rides and attractions, agricultural displays, and food.
649-3900 / www.americas-fair.com.
August 9-10
Lewiston Outdoor Fine Arts Festival
Center Street, Lewiston. Showcases works of more than 150 artists from the U.S. and Canada.
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. 745-0166 /
www.artcouncil.org.
August 9-10
Taste of Ellicottville
Various locations throughout the village of Ellicottville. Sampler of local restaurant offerings.
Noon–4 p.m. 800-349-9099 / www.ellicottvilleny.com.
August 15–September 1
Canadian National Exhibition
CNE fairgrounds, Toronto. 130th version of Ontario’s summertime tradition.
416-393-6300 / www.theex.com.
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August 16–17
Takin’ It to the Streets
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Buffalo. The annual Buffalo rally that gives hope to the hopeless and downtrodden of Buffalo.
11 a.m.–9 p.m. 891-4760 / www.buffalochristian.com.
August 16
Scottish Festival
Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst. A day of Scottish heritage with games, bagpipes, entertainment, and food.
9 a.m.–5 p.m. 689-1440 / www.amherstmuseum.org.
August 16
August Fest
Main St. (Rte. 78), Newfane. Art show and sale, Niagara wine tasting, car cruise, farmers’ market, live entertainment, parade, and food.
11 a.m.–6 p.m. 778-5273 / www.shoppeonmain.com.
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Evangola Tomato Festival
Evangola State Park, Shaw Rd. (Rte. 5 and Old Lake Shore Rd. at Evangola Parkway). Irving. Dawn-to-dusk festival featuring games, food, drinks, auction, craft show, antique motor display, and tomato-centric contests.
549-1802 / www.evangolastatepark.com.
August 22–24
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival
Main St., Lewiston. National and local musicians, antique show, classic car show, and culinary samples from area restaurants.
754-7030 / www.lewistonjazz.com.
August 23–24
Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts
Elmwood Ave., between W. Ferry and Lafayette Ave., Buffalo. Local art, music, dance and food.
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. 881-0707 / www.elmwoodartfest.org.
August 23–24
Corpus Christi Harvest Festival
Celebration featuring raffles and more. The church is located at 199 Clark St., one block east of the Broadway Market.
www.corpuschristibuffalo.org.
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Garden Walk Calendar
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July 12
Fifth Annual Williamsville Garden Walk
Beginning at Village Hall, 5556 Main St.
11 a.m. 632-412 / www.willvill.com.
July 12–13
Lockport in Bloom
433 Locust St., Lockport. Local tour of Lockport gardens.
433-2617 / www.kenancenter.org.
July 12–13
4th Annual Buzz Around Hamburg Garden Walk
Map guides for this free self-guided event can be picked up at Memorial Park at the corner of Lake and Union Streets.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. 648-7544.
July 13
Clarence Bicentennial Garden Walk
Enjoy the gardens of Clarence and learn more about the bicentennial.
11 a.m–4 p.m. Register at the Bank of Akron parking lot, 9470 Clarence Center Rd.
July 19–20
Lancaster Village Garden Walk
Self-guided walking tour of Village and Town of Lancaster gardens.
Maps available at Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 683-7026 / www.lancastervillage.org.
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July 26–27
Garden Walk
One of the largest events of its kind in the nation with over 260 Buffalo gardens.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. 879-0123 / www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com.
July 26–27
North Tonawanda Historic Gardens Contest and Tour
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213-0554 / www.nthistorymuseum.org.
August 2–3
Ken-Ton Garden Tour
Tour the gardens of Kenmore and Tonawanda.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. 877-8800 / www.tonawanda.ny.us.
August 2–3
Black Rock and Riverside Tour of Gardens
875-6024 / www.brrgardenwalk.com.
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Music Calendar
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Mondays
Blue Mondays at Hennepin Park
(4th and Center Street), Lewiston.
7–9 p.m. 754-0166 / www.artcouncil.org/bluemon.htm.
July 14: Harmonica Dean and the Blue Lights
July 21: Blues Hounds
July 28: Jony Jones Blues Band
Aug. 4: Dirty Murphy
Aug. 11: Steve Burnside and the Original Marquis
Aug. 18: Rod Nickson Project
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Artpark’s Tuesday at the Park
Niagara Gorge, Lewiston. 6:30 p.m. 754-4375 or www.artpark.net
July 1: David Clayton-Thomas
July 8: Kansas
July 15: Blue Rodeo
July 22: Michael McDonald
July 29: Gov’t Mule
Aug. 5: Dickey Betts
Aug. 12: Celtic Night featuring Leahy
Aug. 19: Joe Bonamassa
Aug. 26: War
Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center
2001 Union Rd., West Seneca. 6:30–8 p.m. 677-4843 or www.thebnac.org/summerconcerts.html.
July 8: Doerfel Family Blue Grass Band
July 15: Doug Yeomans and the Lo Blu Flame
July 22: Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra
July 29: Romantic Music
Aug. 5: Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields
Aug. 12: Paul James Jazz Band
Aug. 19: Orengue
Aug. 26: West Seneca Town Band
Wednesdays
Artpark’s Wednesdays on the Gorge
Niagara Gorge, Lewiston, 6:30 p.m. 754-4375 or www.artpark.net.
July 9: moe.
July 16: Steve Riley & Lil Brian
July 23: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
July 30: Sam Roberts Band
Aug. 6: Walter Trout with Watermelon Slim
Aug. 13: Kim Mitchell
Aug. 20: Donna The Buffalo
Aug. 27: Sass Jordan
Thursdays
Lewiston Jazz Project
Hennepin Park Gazebo, 4th and Center Street, Lewiston. 7 p.m. July 12 through Aug 23. 754-0166 or www.artcouncil.org/jazzproject.htm.
Featuring Bobby Millitello, Mike Moser, Chris Tendesco, Tony Marillo, Don Menza, Pete Malinverny, and Jody Sanhause.
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Lafayette Square, downtown Buffalo. 6–10 p.m.
July 3: Jakob Dylan
July 10: Jimmie Vaughan
July 17: Mickey Hart Band
July 24: Gin Blossoms
July 31: Spirit of the West
Aug. 7: Zappa Plays Zappa
Aug. 14: Mike Gordon
Aug. 21: Saliva
Aug. 28: Candlebox
Saturdays
Labatt Blue Lite Gateway Park Concert Series
Gateway Park, North Tonawanda. www.gatewayparkconcerts.com.
July 5: Ron Hawkins
July 26: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Aug. 2: Dark Star Orchestra
Aug. 9: Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers
Aug. 23: Loverboy
Aug. 30 Rik Emmett
Molson Canal Concert Series
45 Main St., Lockport. www.canalconcerts.com.
Schedule TBA.
Sundays
Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series at the Albright-Knox
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, on the back steps facing Hoyt Lake. 2 p.m. www.albrightknox.org.
July 13: Laurie Bordonaro with the Mike Jones Trio and Dave Schiavone
July 20: Don Rice with the Bobby Jones Trio
July 27: Doug “Trigger” Gaston Quartet
Aug. 3: Babik
Aug. 10: Alfredo DeLaFe with Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
BPO Summerfest at Artpark
Niagara Gorge, Lewiston, 754-4375 or www.bpo.org.
July 12: By George By Gershwin!
July 13: The All American John Philip Sousa
July 19: From Mozart to Bernstein
July 20: Native American Celebration
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July 26: Tchaikovsky Spectacular
July 27: Cirque Capriccio
Aug. 1: The Tango Returns!
Aug. 2: An Evening with Neglia Ballet
Aug. 3: A Salute to John Williams
Bemus Bay Pops Summer Series
61 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point, Chautauqua County. 386-7000 or www.bemusbaypops.com.
Various afternoon and evening concerts.
Party on the Portico
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court. 5–8 p.m. 873-9644 or www.bechs.org.
July 18: Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
Aug. 22: Babik
Terrace Entertainment, Heron Hill Winery
9301 County Route 76, Hammondsport. 12:30–4:30 p.m. 800-441-4241 ext. 15 or www.heronhill.com.
July 5: P.J. Elliot
July 6: Jony James Band
July 12: Kev Rowe
July 19: Mike Cavalier
July 26: Rick Wahlers
July 27: Big Leg Emma
Aug. 2: Jeff Sawyer
Aug. 9: P.J. Elliot
Aug. 16: Jeff Sawyer
Aug. 23: Kapeye
Aug. 31: Rick Wahlers
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Architectural Tour Calendar
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www.bechs.org.
Pan-Am Expo Walking Tour:
July 6, Aug. 3.
12:30–2 p.m. $10 per person. 873-9644
Cemetery Combined Tours:
July 13, Aug. 10, 24.
10 a.m.–noon. $25 per person. 1-800-838-3006.
Historic Allentown tours
June 30–August 25
Every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. Tours begin at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (641 Delaware Ave.).
$4 for members, $6 for non-members. 881-1024 / www.allentown.org.
Buffalo Tours
Call 852-3300 or visit www.buffalotours.org for exact times. There are fees for all tours.
Theatre District:
Tues., Sun.; July 19, Aug. 9, 30.
Downtown Revealed:
Mon., Weds., Fri.; July 5, 26; Aug. 16.
Landmark Cruises on Miss Buffalo II:
Weds., 3–5 p.m.
New Digs Downtown:
Thurs.; July 12, 20, Aug. 2, 10, 23, 31.
Williamsville Ramble:
July 5, Aug. 2.
Waterfront Revival, In the Shadow of the Peace Bridge,
Walking the Pan-Am:
July 6, Aug. 3.
Millionaire’s Row, Parkside, Gold Medal Grain Elevator:
July 12, Aug. 9.
Inside the Central Terminal:
July 13, Aug. 17.
Discover the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus:
July 18, Aug. 15.
Black Rock Neighborhood:
July 19.
West Side Stories:
July 20, Aug. 17.
E.B. Green: The Greening of Buffalo:
July 26.
Crime & Scandal 2.0, E.B. Green’s Middle-Class Buffalo:
July 27.
H.H. Richardson Complex:
July 27, Aug. 24.
Museum District:
Aug. 2.
Jefferson Avenue:
Aug 9.
Lincoln Parkway:
Fri. through Aug. 15; Sun. through Aug. 17.
Heart of Polonia:
Aug. 16.
Who Was Who on the Avenue, Part II:
Aug. 23.
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