Events 8/3/09

Events 8/3/09

Tuesday

Taste of Williamsville: 24 restaurants, live music lunch and dinner, kids rides, pie baking contest, Island Park, Williamsville 11:30am-9pm

National Night Out: Many local community groups will be hosting events tonight. The largest we could find is at the Southgate Plaza in West Seneca. Local community groups including EMTS, firefighters, local police officers, and more will take part, Union Road & Seneca Street, West Seneca, 5-9pm

Bowzer’s Rock N’ Roll Party: Event features Bowzer & the Stingrays with special guest John Stevens, proceeds to benefit the 48th Annual Variety Kids Telethon, Center For The Arts, University at Buffalo, 7:30pm

The Grass Roots: 60s band reunites, Grandstand, Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway, Hamburg 7:30pm


Wednesday

Ingrid Michaelson: Star 102.5 presents an intimate acoustic show, Sonoma Grille, 6pm

Railroad Earth: As part of the Wednesdays on the Gorge free concert series, Artpark, Lewiston, 6:30pm

Niagara County Fair: Traditional fair experience. Family entertainment including magicians, face painters and even stilt walkers and fire eaters! Niagara County Fairgrounds Lake Ave, Lockport, all day, click here for a schedule

Purgatory Kings w/Kinda Like Dreaming and Type Relevant, Mohawk Place, 8pm

Thursday

Eden Corn Festival: One of my favorite events of the summer: free admission, midway food, entertainment, contests, beer tent, Parade Sunday and don’t forget - CORN, American Legion Grounds, Eden, 5-11pm click here for a schedule

Paul Newman Film Festival, Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda 7pm (first of 4 screenings)

Niagara County Fair: Traditional fair experience, a laser light show tonight. Family entertainment including magicians, face painters and even stilt walkers and fire eaters! Niagara County Fairgrounds Lake Ave, Lockport, click here for a schedule


Friday

Eden Corn Festival: One of my favorite events of the summer: free admission, midway food, entertainment, contests, beer tent, Parade Sunday and don’t forget - CORN, American Legion Grounds, Eden, Noon-Midnight, click here for a schedule

Hot Summer Night in the Southtowns: Boys of summer and Elvis perform, fireworks, food, childrens activities, and more at the Southgate Plaza, West Seneca, 6pm-9pm

Niagara County Fair: Traditional fair experience, a laser light show tonight. Family entertainment including magicians, face painters and even stilt walkers and fire eaters! Niagara County Fairgrounds Lake Ave, Lockport, click here for a schedule

Tab Benoit: With all the makings of an American music icon, Tab Benoit has become one of the premiere roots stylists of the century. Lafayette Tap Room, 8pm

Rock the Riv: A Benefit Event featuring Cute Is What We Aim For with special guest Inlite, all proceeds benefit the Riviera Theatre, 7:30pm


Saturday

Celebrity 5K Run/Walk: Proceeds to benefit The Buffalo Broadcasters Association and The Homeless Veterans of WNY, WNED, 159 Lower Terrace, 9am

43rd Annual Lewiston Art Festival: Lewiston’s signature event features work by more than 170 exceptional artists in a wide range of fine art and artistic craft media. Center Street, 10am-6 pm

Eden Corn Festival: One of my favorite events of the summer: free admission, midway food, entertainment, contests, beer tent, Parade Sunday and don’t forget - CORN, American Legion Grounds, Eden, 11am-Midnight, click here for a schedule

Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Started as a friendly gathering, the Buffalo Scavenger Hunt has turned into the most fun you can have on a summer afternoon in Buffalo. Elmwood Avenue area, 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

Niagara County Fair: Traditional fair experience. Family entertainment including magicians, face painters and even stilt walkers and fire eaters! Niagara County Fairgrounds Lake Ave, Lockport, click here for a schedule

Sip and Shop – Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs Fundraiser : Join the Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs in sampling and sales of New York State wines, snacks, farmers market, music, local vendors, auction and much more. Buffalo Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Dr., Buffalo, 1-5pm


Sunday

43rd Annual Lewiston Art Festival: Lewiston’s signature event features work by more
than 170 exceptional artists in a wide range of fine art and artistic craft media. Center Street, 10am - 5pm

Eden Corn Festival: One of my favorite events of the summer: free admission, midway food, entertainment, contests, beer tent, Parade Sunday and don’t forget - CORN, American Legion Grounds, Eden, 11am-10pm, click here for a schedule

“Rev Up With the Red Cross”: 2nd Annual American Red Cross Run. The ride starts at American Harley-Davidson, 1149 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 15120 with ongoing registration and departure between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The after party’s scheduled to take place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Depew featuring food & beverage, vendors, split drawing, door prizes, a basket auction and live music.

Niagara County Fair: Traditional fair experience. Family entertainment including magicians, face painters and even stilt walkers and fire eaters! Niagara County Fairgrounds Lake Ave, Lockport, click here for a schedule

CKY with special guests...Graveyard, ASG and Fall From Grace at Xtreme Wheels: 356 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 6pm