Thu, Aug 15th 2024 09:05 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is planning critical defenses against erosion for Old Fort Niagara, part of a project to stabilize a portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 11:55 am
Art was on display in Lewiston this weekend - and people came out in droves to catch a glimpse of a "crashed satellite," gaze at unbelievable tree faces, and be amazed by a circus act in a food truck - and that was just Friday night! Saturday and Sunday brought the Lewiston Art Festival - and what appeared to be record attendance, with wall-to-wall crowds strolling Center Street.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 11:30 am
One of Artpark & Company's largest audiences this season welcomed Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Vertical Horizon to the outdoor amphitheater on Sunday night. The circa-1990s hit-makers were greeted by substantial crowd involvement and sing-alongs, as patrons often doubled as guest vocalists.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 10:00 am
Orchard Park's Jon Mowell was awarded Best in Show on Saturday at the Lewiston Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 11:00 am
Artpark & Company's season is about to feature a string of artists that emerged in the 1990s, including Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Blues Traveler and Bush.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 11:00 am
When people say, "customer service," they're often referring to the level of attentiveness and politeness encountered when patronizing a business. For new The Villa Coffee House proprietor and chef Vinnie Pallaci, the principle is slightly different.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 10:05 am
SliceFest debuted Saturday at Academy Park in Lewiston. The brainchild of Ghada Have It Mediterranean Home Cooking restaurant's Bashar Srouji and musician/promoter Ray Barry showcased pizza purveyors while raising funds for Lew-Port Youth Football and Cheer and Wrestling programs.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 10:55 am
The Lewiston Police Department is upgrading its in-car and in-office equipment, and will debut a sizable addition to its festival crowd-control plans, thanks to a $495,000 Division of Criminal Justice Services' law enforcement technology grant.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 10:10 am
Lewiston Estates & Antiques is celebrating its first anniversary at 621 Center St. - the Kelsey Tavern building that also features Century 21 and Giusiana Architects & Engineer.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 11:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for EJS Great Lakes Dive Solutions.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 10:40 am
In celebration of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Craig Walsh's "Monuments," a temporary installation created by the acclaimed Australian artist, will be unveiled at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, in Artpark's Amphitheater along the red brick road and upper lawn. The presentation will be preceded by an 8 p.m. performance by Montreal's Cirque Kikasse. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 10:15 am
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo were a revelation Wednesday night at Artpark. Despite their having done this - live performance, genuine rock 'n' roll - for a half-century, her vocals were as strong as ever, while his guitar was super crisp. Hit songs and deep cuts sounded as fresh and dynamic as the day they were first released.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 10:10 am
Sitting at a square table within the Griffon Gastropub bar, Lewiston resident Rick Dudley smiled.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The busy Troop 829 B Scouts from Youngstown and surrounding areas are on the road again: After a 31-hour train ride across America, they arrived in Cimarron, New Mexico, to spend the next 12 days - and over 80 miles - on a trail, backpacking thought one of the Boy Scouts of America's premiere high adventure camps, Philmont Scout Ranch.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 11:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees and the Lewiston Community Lions Club held a joint check presentation prior to the start of Monday's monthly civic meeting.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 10:55 am
Just days before Artpark & Company's grand celebration of its 50th anniversary season, local elected leaders raised a glass to toast the Lewiston performing and visual arts venue.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:20 am
My name is Ian Kinney. I'm a writer from Lewiston, and I run a small, nonprofit publishing company out of rented office space at my former elementary school, Stella Niagara. This Aug. 31, at Artpark State Park, I'm presenting the third annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:15 am
Coming soon to Academy Park, two marvelous midsummer evenings!
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 05:00 pm
At a meeting Tuesday, elected leaders from the Town and Village of Lewiston pledged to work together toward the creation of a new contract that would stipulate how services rendered by the Lewiston Police Department are utilized by the two municipalities.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 11:55 am
America's War for Independence comes alive on July 27 and 28, as Old Fort Niagara hosts the Grand National Encampment of the American Revolution. Eight hundred reenactors will gather at the fort to stage four battle reenactments, artillery duels, 18th century clothing programs, a period hospital and much more.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 10:10 am
On Sunday afternoon, Artpark & Company presented Puccini's Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater. The gala event was part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 10:05 am
Artpark & Company returned to the roots of its Fairy House Festival on Saturday, with more of an emphasis on events and activities for families and young children.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2024 11:00 am
Festivals and summer happenings are in full swing in Niagara County. From sailing experiences on the river, to a celebration of the Tuscarora Nation, an amateur golf classic above the hill, an international soccer tourney down at Fort Niagara, to those many Artpark happenings, the lower River Region is the place to be in summer.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2024 11:00 am
Syros Restaurant has new owners in Chuck Barber and Ryan Harden.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2024 07:00 am
Historical Association of Lewiston President Bryan Plunkett welcomed new members to the organization's board of trustees on Wednesday, July 10.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2024 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting on Monday. Prior to the public session, Nick Conde and Jim Fittante were sworn into office for a four-year term.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2024 10:00 am
Local elected leaders joined the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce in welcoming WellNow Urgent Care to Lewiston on Tuesday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the site, 860 Center St. Doors opened to the public Wednesday morning.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 07:00 am
In celebration of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Artpark's Fairy House Festival returns for the 14th year this Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Artpark's lower park (South Fourth Street entrance).
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Sat, Jul 6th 2024 10:40 pm
Multi-Grammy-Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Norah Jones headlined a near sold-out performance at Artpark on Saturday. Jones performed new songs and hit songs for an enthusiastic audience, which extended all the way up the lawn at the Lewiston venue.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2024 07:00 am
Over past weeks, Niagara County elected officials have been busy helping promote area nonprofit organizations with improvements.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2024 07:00 am
First District Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers presented Old Fort Niagara Executive Director Robert Emerson with a check for $24,939.26 to assist with preservation and education projects at the historic site.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2024 09:45 am
With stormy weather in the forecast, and other Lewiston events already modified or canceled Saturday, Artpark & Company moved its annual Strawberry Moon Festival into the Mainstage Theater. The pivot was successful: A Native American marketplace smartly lined the walkways, the smoke dance competition was held in front of an enthusiastic (and seated) audience, and the headline artists performed on the theater stage.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2024 07:00 am
Despite hailing from Boston - prime New England Patriots territory - Dispatch gave its approval and encouragement to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills while on stage Friday at Artpark.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2024 11:00 am
Active and retired military members can enjoy a free coffee and a baked good at two Lewiston locations on July 4-5. Joel and Maryjo Erway will again pick up the tab for purchases made at The Orange Cat Coffee Co. and DiCamillo Bakery. This is their fourth annual giveback program.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 11:30 am
Troy Andrews, aka Trombone Shorty, brought his high-energy show to Artpark on Saturday, accompanied by the equally energetic Orleans Avenue. Jazz and funk filled the air, as the audience danced, clapped and enjoyed the concert.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara has been standing guard at the Niagara River's mouth for almost 300 years. During the fort's long history, it has seen many changes and endured many conflicts. Chief among them is the Siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 11:00 am
Two of the Niagara River Region's biggest, family-friendliest events this summer will take place at Artpark. Each festival seeks to unite the community in a celebration of culture, music, dance and creativity.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 11:00 am
As Lewiston-Porter High School prepares for its annual commencement exercises at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Artpark, its "school within a school" celebrated a memorable event of its own last week at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 10:55 am
Lewiston restaurateur Michael Hibbard is teaming with music promoter Ray Barry to bring music and art to Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen this summer.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 07:00 am
Congratulations to Ava Pauly and Owen Sweeney, recipients of the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston $2,000 scholarships, and to Mary Cardamone, winner of the $1,000 William and Joanne Roth Memorial Scholarship!
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