Thu, Aug 16th 2012 08:50 am
Mia Skinner has given new meaning to the phrase "pop art."
The owner of Soda Can Earrings, Skinner and her business made a return visit this weekend to the Lewiston Art Festival, the event she said where her business all started.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:05 pm
More than 300 Lewiston-Porter Elementary School students will take a field trip to Academy Park this October to participate in the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:00 pm
Jack Hughes of Williamsville (18 minutes, 15 seconds) and Stephanie Schmidt of Sanborn were the winners in the 10th annual River Run to benefit the Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 01:25 pm
We have photos, a photo gallery, videos, a list of winners and more.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:55 am
Moose International Supreme Gov. Jim Henderson Sr. paid a visit to Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584 in Lewiston on Sunday. As part of a reception in his honor, Henderson received the key to the village from Mayor Terry Collesano.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:10 am
Members of the 1st Lewiston Militia, an 1812 re-enactor group, were present at the Lewiston Art Festival Sunday to promote the forthcoming Battle of Queenston Heights commemoration and re-enactment, which will be held in the village Oct. 12 to 14.
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Sat, Aug 11th 2012 09:00 am
Cinderella (Emilie Renier) goes from rags to riches in Artpark's musical production of "Cinderella." The show is on stage this weekend and next week at 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:05 pm
Operating room staff members at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center joined board member Nancy Gara, front row center, and Chief of Robotic Surgery Dr. Donna Azam Feldman, first row right, on Friday to celebrate "SAL" the Surgical Robot's 100th surgery at the medical center.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Major sponsors have stepped forward to support the Lewiston Jazz Festival, which is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25.
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Cultural Alliance of Niagara, the arts and culture advocacy coalition serving Niagara County, has announced the election of officers for 2012-13.
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Wed, Aug 8th 2012 10:05 am
Twenty-three smiling New York City children boarded buses on Aug. 7, headed for the Western New York area, to reunite with their host families at the bus arrival in Amherst.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 11:55 am
Working his third Olympic Games, Lewiston native Bill Kellick is in London with the USA Taekwondo Team and modern pentathlon.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 07:00 am
If you find yourself in front of the stage this summer at Artpark, you'll notice one person leading the legion of adoring fans.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 12:00 pm
Professor Herbert Richardson's vision for his property on North Fourth and Center streets is finally coming to fruition. The entrepreneur and Edwin Mellen Press author is about to open his two-story corner building, which he is calling "Lewiston Small Shops."
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:10 am
Oh, sure, when you watch Artpark's version of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" next week, it will be shiny, smooth and, in a word, magical. But just because it looks effortless on stage doesn't mean the production work behind the scenes is easy.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Just under 200 boats hit the water off the shore of Grand Island for the seventh annual Paddles Up Niagara.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2012 10:20 am
On Aug. 11-12, British redcoats will once again scan the eastern horizon for signs of Continental soldiers intent on capturing Old Fort Niagara.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 03:45 pm
The Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce a new partnership to use health information exchange technology, which will improve the quality of care and delivery of medical treatment to local veterans, especially those returning from recent conflicts.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2012 07:00 am
It's never too late to learn a new craft. Here is your opportunity to discover a hobby, brush up on a technique or master a skill at Artpark's new adult art workshops.
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Mon, Jul 30th 2012 07:00 am
Viatran Corporation of Wheatfield recently presented Niagara Hospice with $8,060, which was raised largely through a Chiavetta's barbecue.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 11:00 am
"It was really a good time for people," Gordon Deppe says of the 1980s. "A lot of good memories. Positive economics. People were just having fun. It was like 10 years of Halloween, in a way."
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 08:00 am
Parents of the late Jonathan Miller assembled this week with Lewiston Kiwanis and KeyBank officials to announce the 34th annual Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival 5K Run is Saturday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m.
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Fri, Jul 27th 2012 08:10 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, was joined Thursday by Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-Batavia, Shelby Supervisor Merle Draper, Ridgeway Supervisor Brian Napoli and Medina Mayor Andrew Meier to announce that they were able to get the funding for the Bates Road Project restored by the New York Department of Transportation.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:45 am
Fresh Air children and host families enjoyed an exhilarating experience at Niagara Falls' American side. The families "soaked up the experience" on the Cave of the Winds tour.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 07:00 am
Jennifer and John Cooper present an American flag to Michael Beam, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. The flag, which has 15 stars, is a reproduction of the flag in use during the War of 1812.
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Wed, Jul 25th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts was recently recognized as a recipient of two grants awarded through the Arts Niagara Decentralization program.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 11:20 am
Twelve criminal justice majors from Niagara University recently joined Assistant Professor Dr. Diana Falco on a three-week study abroad program that examined law enforcement policies in four European countries.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Corpus Christi Church is once again looking for Buffalo's best pierogi. This historic east side church is hosting its fifth annual "Buffalo's Best Pierogi" contest on Saturday, Aug. 18. It begins at 4:30 p.m., and is open to all amateur cooks and businesses.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:10 pm
Rock Camp was held at Artpark from July 16-21. Young musicians, ages 10-14, performed hits by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Weezer and more on July 21 on the Amphitheater stage at Artpark.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
What child could resist a trip on the carrousel with their favorite stuffed animal? Bring your best bear friend for a fun-filled afternoon of games, crafts and treats at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
This Wednesday, 740 kids from Niagara and Erie counties came out to enjoy a spectacular picnic filled with food, fun, and games. The Grand Island Lions Club Special Kids Picnic, an annual event dedicated to offering safe, supervised activities to developmentally disabled and physically handicapped children, has become a Grand Island tradition.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The eighth Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Festival, an annual festival held on Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum grounds known for its tractor shows, family festivities and rich farm history offerings, is fast approaching.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:00 pm
An interview with Ann Wilson of Heart ahead of the band's "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:50 am
The much-needed rain showers cleared just in time Sunday afternoon for the opening ceremonies of the Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. Every year, this weeklong event remains as an anticipated center point in the summers of local residents.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:40 am
Beginning this fall, Niagara University's College of Education will offer a new master's degree program for candidates seeking certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:35 am
The Wheatfield Farmers' Market will celebrate its second annual "Christmas in July" from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 12:15 pm
More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York's clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 05:10 pm
Santa Fe was named "Best for Food" in the 2012 Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" competition. The New Mexico town topped five other destinations - including Lewiston - to take the title. The official announcement was made Tuesday afternoon as part of the Destination Marketing Association International annual convention in Seattle.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
The emphasis will be on holistic health, community gardening and good old-fashioned fun Saturday, July 21, when Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center host summer festivals at two downtown locations.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
When Chris Castellani learned HAL was launching an $18.12 campaign to help fuel the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights and the War of 1812, he stepped up to the plate in a huge way.
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