Buffalo.com photo by Kathi Ross.
Wednesday
• The Erie County Fair (Aug. 12 – Aug. 23). Here is the deal on the Fair: Deanna and I will be out there on an almost daily basis, shooting video, blogging, Tweeting, taking photos, the whole deal. HOWEVER – you are absolutely welcome to come out and join us. Take photos, write stories, get an inside look at all of the fun stuff that happens at one of the biggest fairs in New York State.
A few things to keep in mind: 1.) you will need to sign in as a media member if you are there to take pictures or write a story. There is no wiggle room on this – you must sign in. 2.) Once you sign in, you will be assigned an escort. That’s right, you get your own escort! It’s much less obnoxious than it sounds, and you may in fact get golf cart access, as well. 3.) If you want to shoot or review a concert or other major Fair event, you need to follow the same procedure as you would with any show – book it through Deanna and me.
There are too many events for me to list in one message, so check the Web site for the big Fair doings (http://www.americas-fair.com/).
Hopefully these guidelines don’t discourage anyone – we would love to have you join us at this big-time event (there are MyBuffalo t-shirts in it for you, as well!). Let me know if/when you can get out to the Fair.
• Wednesdays at the Gorge: Gin Blossoms. Remember The Gin Blossoms? “Hey Jealousy?” “Allison Road?” “Found Out About You?” They were humungous in the 90s…check them out. 6:30 PM, Artpark, 450 4th St., Lewiston.
• Blues, Bikes, and BBQ. Join John LaMond or The Dean of Country and the Country Crew from WYRK as they shut the street down for the area's Hottest Blues, Baddest Bikes and Best BBQ. 8 PM to 11 PM, 391 Washington St., Buffalo.
Thursday
• Buffalo Bicycling Club Cobblestone Criterium Twilight Series. Watch Western New York’s premier racing cyclists battle for supremacy at this free series on a spectator friendly street circuit in the heart of Buffalo’s Cobblestone District. You invited to check out the action on Scott, Chicago, Perry and W. Market Streets. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m. and the start/finish line is located on Perry Street, Buffalo.
• The Decemberists. A critically acclaimed indie band featuring singer/guitarist Colin Meloy. You’ve seen them on Conan, you’ve seen them on SNL…now see them at UB. 8 PM, UB Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo North Campus, Amherst.
Friday
• Molson Canal Concert Fest: Charlie Daniels Band. The popular country-rocker brings his classic act to the Lock City. “The South Will Rise Again!” At least that’s what Charlie told us in the ‘70s. Check him out. Gates open at 5:30 PM, Ulrich City Centre, Lockport.
• Shakesperience. Shakespearience, (Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s high school apprenticeship program) will hold a performance prior to Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s main stage performance of Julius Caesar. This year’s show is an adapted 40 minute version of Antony and Cleopata with nine area High School Students performing. 6:15 PM, Delaware Park, Buffalo.
• Buffalo Bisons: v. Lehigh Valley. Come see the Bisons – it’s not every day you get to see the team with the least wins in professional baseball! Just the days that the Bisons have home games. Anyhow, these are still fun events with good crowds, and this will be a fridaynightbash! evening, so it should be a good time. 7 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.
• Off The Cuff CD Release Party. A celebration of the latest release from the acoustic, Dave Matthews-inspired local jam band. These guys have been really asking for coverage and it would be great to get a photographer and/or a writer out to their show. Should be a good time with great music (and you’ll get a free CD out of it, too). 9:30 PM, Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, 76 Pearl St., Buffalo.
Saturday
• Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Scottish and Celtic music, bagpipe bands, sheep herding demos (oh you read that right), highland athletics, and much more. 9 AM to 5 PM, Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst.
• Caribbean Islands Festival. It’s a celebration, mon! OK, that was corny. But this will be a great event with a parade, traditional costumes, bands, vendors, and a lot of island flavor. 11 AM to 10 PM, LaSalle Park, Buffalo.
• Takin’ It To The Streets. "Takin' It To The Streets," a popular, inspiring community rally featuring health and job information, food and clothing giveaways, dancing and musical performances, activities for the kids including Bubblefest from the Buffalo Museum of Science, as well as a host of other community-enriching activities, "Takin' It To The Streets" is one of the East Side's largest and longest running events. 11 AM to 9 PM, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Best Street, Buffalo.
• Loretta Lynn. She’s the queen of country! Loretta Lynn had a string of country hits in the 60s and 70s and she is still considered one of the iconic Americans of the 20th century – she’s the coal miner’s daughter, for crying out loud. A great chance to see a legend perform. 7 PM, Seneca Allegany Casino, Salamanca.
Sunday
• Takin’ It To The Streets. "Takin' It To The Streets," a popular, inspiring community rally featuring health and job information, food and clothing giveaways, dancing and musical performances, activities for the kids including Bubblefest from the Buffalo Museum of Science, as well as a host of other community-enriching activities, "Takin' It To The Streets" is one of the East Side's largest and longest running events. 11 AM to 9 PM, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Best Street, Buffalo.
• Caribbean Islands Festival. It’s a celebration, mon! OK, that was corny. But this will be a great event with a parade, traditional costumes, bands, vendors, and a lot of island flavor. 11 AM to 10 PM, LaSalle Park, Buffalo.
• Queen City Roller Girls Boot Camp. Yeah, the Bills are in training camp – so are the fierce skaters of the QCRC. Pay a visit to Boot Camp and see who makes the cut and who gets bounced out on their…roller skates. 11:30 AM, Rainbow Rink, 101 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.
• South Park Italian Festival. When you think South Buffalo, you probably think of the Irish first, but this Sunday, the South Buffalo Italian Festival Committee will hold their annual celebration of Italian culture to help beautify South Park. 2 PM to 8 PM, South Park Lake, South Park, Buffalo.
• Local Rock Showcase. All of your local favorites, including such bands as First Step Fall, Fighting For first, I Am Fiction, Rescue Dawn, AKS, City Of Kings, Brierhurst, Holotype. 3 PM, Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence.
• Carly’s Crossing. Carly's Crossing is a unique open-water swim event featuring timed and non-competitive courses for swimmers of all ages and experience levels, plus a family-friendly party on the beach! Swimmers choose from a one-mile timed or non-competitive course or a 600-yard non-competitive course and raise pledges in support of Carly's Club at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. 3 PM, Gallagher Beach in the Lake Erie Small Boat Harbor (1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard), Buffalo.
• Queen City Roller Girls: “Booty Block” – v. Montreal. The QCRC all-stars take on their high-flying guests from Montreal. Mayhem will ensue. 5:30 PM, Rainbow Rink, 101 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.
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