Friday, May 18, 2007

Chautauqua County Events

Events
5/18/2007 - David Mallett Folk Music , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County
 8 p.m. The award-winning folk singer/songwriter from Maine "has the warmth of a flannel shirt, the comfort of a quilt and the heart of a poet."  Cost is $15 general Admission .
, More Info. at: 716-679-1891, www.fredopera.org. 5

5/18/2007 - Dunkirk 2007 , Chautauqua County Fair Grounds, Dunkirk , Chautauqua County
 Over 800 vendor spaces fill all the all buildings and outdoor space. Two car corrals with beautiful autos, trucks, motorcycles to see and buy. Delicious food to sample. Antique Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Parts, Tires, Sheet Metal, Tools, and more for Antique or Special Auto Enthusiasts.  Cost is FREE.
, More Info. at: patnpl@hotmail.com. 96

5/18/2007 - Simple Gifts Trio , St. Luke's Episcopal Church, corner of 4th & Main Sts., Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 8:00 p.m. Three women play twelve instruments in a variety of ethnic folk music -- Irish jigs, Klezmer melodies, Balkan dances, and original compositions on violins, mandolin, concertine, banjolin, recorders, psaltery, hammered dulcimer, guitar, piano, and percussion!  Cost is $20-adult, $15-senior, $7.50 college, students 18 & under free w/ paid adult.
, More Info. at: 716-487-1522 , www.jamestownconcertassociation.org. 94

5/19/2007 - BIG BLUE Spring Garage Sale , Clark and Liberty Streets, Warren , Warren County
 Event is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Cost is FREE.
, More Info. at: www.warrenpamainstreet.org. 126

5/19/2007 - Genealogy Workshops , 210 Fourth Avenue, Warren , Warren County
 Learn techniques to find your family history, with workshop leaders from the Warren Public Library, the Seneca National Museum, and the Warren County Historical Society. Light refreshments included. 9 a.m. to noon. Call the historical society for pre-registration - space is limited.  Cost is $10.00.
, More Info. at: 814-723-1795. 97

5/20/2007 - Mad Hatter's Tea Party , Celebration Hall - 2 Academy St. - Old Mayvillel High, Mayville , Chautauqua County
 Mad Hatter's Tea Party kicks off at 3:00 p.m. Emcee of the event will be Chautauqua County's very own Jim Roselli. A fashion show and sale of products to be provided by Sue Sawyer's "All About Me". Come and learn about tea, enjoy the entertainment and shop all while having fun and supporting a worthy cause.  Cost is $15.00 per ticket.
, More Info. at: 716-484-8236. 114

5/20/2007 - Chicken Barbecue , St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048, Dunkirk , Chautauqua County
 Meal includes 1/2 BBQ Chicken with Chiavetta Marinade, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, roll and butter, cake and beverage. Child's meal includes 1/4 chicken with all the fixings. Adults $7.00 Child $5.00 pre sale tickets available at the Parish Rectory Office, Washington Ave, Dunkirk for $6.50 Adult and $4.50 Child. Take-outs will be served ato ur CURB SIDE PICKUP - no need to even leave your car if you are in a hurry!! There will also be Live Music, Raffle Drawings of over 90 prizes and Basket Raffles.  Cost is FREE.
, More Info. at: 716-366-1750. 86

5/20/2007 - Music Salon , 1255 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 7:00 p.m. , "From Method to Madness" , Chris Babbage- Piano and Voice , Michelle Buhite- voice  Cost is FREE- Donations accepted for future salons.
, More Info. at: 716-488-1902. 113

5/20/2007 - Chicken 'n Biscuits Dinner , 2987 Johnson Street, Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 Dinners include salad, beverage and homemade desserts and will be served from Noon to 5 p.m. in the chruch hall.  Cost is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children.
, More Info. at: www.stjamescatholic.net. 121

6/6/2007 - Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival , Exact Location TBA, Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 On June 6 - 9 the landscape of downtown Jamestown will once again transform into a colorful, exciting, fun filled community festival. Five Professional Award Winning National Rib Cooking Teams will converge in downtown Jamestown (exact location to be announced) proudly offering the finest in BBQ cuisine. A selection of delicious festival foods, arts and crafts, merchandise vendors and informational booths will compliment this event. Both regional and local bands will enhance the venue as well as the "Kid ZONE" an area hosting fun activities for children with soft rides, inflatables and games. Educational displays are being planned and both corporate and non-profit informational groups are invited to participate. Spaces are available. Please contact us for details on how your business or group can become a part of this much-anticipated community event.  Cost is FREE.
, More Info. at: www.PerformanceAndEventMgt.com. 9

6/6/2007 - Amanda Rice Fundraising Dinner , Bellinger Hall Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua , Chautauqua County
 There will be a fundraiser dinner for Amanda Rice on June 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Bellinger Hall on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Amanda, an occupational therapist with Lutheran Social Services, was badly injured in a wintertime car accident on the I-86 bridge. The fundraiser is intended to help pay some of the very substantial costs of her care and recovery. The dinner will feature a menu of spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad, drinks and deserts. Donation is $8 for an adult, $4 for children age 3-12 and free for kids under 12. There is a family ticket available for $20. There is no charge for admission to the grounds or parking. Tickets are available at the Chautauqua Bookstore - 357-2151, the Chautauqua Institution Ticket office - 357-6250, and the Smith Memorial Library. For further information, call Amanda Trisket 397-6937, Dreux Dominick 640-5351, Earl Rothfus 499-5450.  Cost is $8.00 for adults , $4.00 for children , $20 for a family ticket.
, More Info. at: 716-357-6464. 123

6/8/2007 - Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County
 Fri. & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. A lively celebration of Baroque music performed as it was intended. Three concerts over three days.  Cost is $18/concert or $48 for subscription to all three concerts.
, More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 71

6/9/2007 - Relay For Life of Falconer/Jamestown , Falconer Central School Track, Falconer , Chautauqua County
 12:00 pm - 5:00 am. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a celebration of hope and survivorship. Team members take turns walking or running around a track for 18 hours to fight cancer. The event opens with a Survivor Lap, as the community, family and friends honor survivors of all forms of cancer. At nightfall, hundreds of luminaries are lit, each bag dedicated to a loved one who either won the battle with cancer, or remembering those who have been lost to the disease.  Cost is $10 registration fee per person. Community is welcome to stop by to show their support..
, More Info. at: 1-800-ACS-2345 , www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/jamestown. 11

6/9/2007 - Comedian Matt Jernigan , Lakewood Baptist Church Family Life Center, Lakewood , Chautauqua County
 Come see Comedian Matt Jernigan at Lakewood Baptist Church June 9th at 7:30 p.m. Matt does hilarious song parodies and will have you doubled over in laughter. Good, clean fun for ALL ages!  Cost is $5 tickets in advance; $7 at the door.
, More Info. at: http://www.lakewoodbaptistny.com , 716-763-9621. 122

6/9/2007 - Relay For Life of Dunkirk/Fredonia , SUNY Fredonia Outdoor Track, Fredonia , Chautauqua County
 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a celebration of hope and survivorship. Team members take turns walking or running around a track to fight cancer. The event opens with a Survivor Lap, as the community, family and friends honor survivors of all forms of cancer. At nightfall, hundreds of luminaries are lit, each bag dedicated to a loved one who either won the battle with cancer, or remembering those who have been lost to the disease.  Cost is $10 registration fee per person. Community is welcome to come and show their support..
, More Info. at: 1-800-ACS-2345 , www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/fredonia. 13

6/16/2007 - Summer 2007 Events , 67 Washington St., Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 10 a.m. to Noon. Mr. Lincoln's War - A Father's Day event. All children and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles welcome to learn about the Civil War in Chautauqua County.  Cost is Minimal admission.
, More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 98

6/16/2007 - Cheers to Little Valley wine tasting , Little Valley VFW Post 8734, LittleValley , Cattaraugus County
 7:00 pm, Featuring Merritt Estates Winery, Music by Joe Wagner and Friends, raffles and door prizes, Tickets on sale at Cattaraugus County Bank, Thurnbird Origianls, and The Village of LIttle Valley Municipal Building.  Cost is $6.00 for 1 or $10.00 for 2 presale, $8.00 at the door..
, More Info. at: 716-938-9151. 87

6/17/2007 - Summer Solstice w/Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County
 7 p.m. Celebrate summer with a special program of traditional American and Celtic folk music. Mandolin, tin whistle, dulcimer, banjo, guitar, limberjack and a variety of other instruments combine with Appalachian clog dancing and French-Canadian footwork for a Father's Day evening of folk music, fun and frivolity.  Cost is $10.
, More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 72

6/23/2007 - Old Home Week Parade , Main Street, Allegany NY, Allegany , Cattaraugus County
 This is the final night of Allegany's Old Home week which runs from Tues 6/19 - Sat 6/23. Following the parade, there will be carnival rides, refreshments available at the food and beer tents and a band at the carnival lot pavilion. Anyone interested in participating in the parade can contact the parade committee at PO Box 95, Allegany, NY 14706.  Cost is FREE.
, More Info. at: www.allegany.org. 10

6/23/2007 - Summer Exhibit , 67 Washington St., Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 June 23 - October 20: "Noble Barns": Explore the beauty, nostalgia and stories of the barns of Chautauqua County. Photographs, art and more.  Cost is Museum admission cost.
, More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 99

6/24/2007 - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County
  7 p.m. Recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands of the Big Band Era, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra led by Buddy Morrow continues to tour the world creating warm, sentimental and always danceable music.  Cost is $25 , $23 Opera House members.
, More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 73

6/30/2007 - Red, White and Blue: A Tribute to our Hometown Heroes , Crown Theater, Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 7:30 p.m. "Red, White, and Blue: A Tribute to our Hometown Heroes". Celebrate through music, dancing, re-enactors and heartfelt stories of the Civil War, WWI, and WWII from our hometown soldiers and sailors.  Cost is $15 per person , $25 per couple , $5 discount for members..
, More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 100

7/16/2007 - Camp Brown Boot Camp , 67 Washington St., Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 1-4 p.m. Camp Brown Boot Camp for students entering 4-6th grades. Learn about the 1862 Civil War Boot Camp in Chautauqua County.  Cost is $50 per week.
, More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 101

7/21/2007 - Mike Randall is Mark Twain Live , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County
 7:30 p.m. Mike Randall has been bringing America's greatest humorist and author to life for more than 30 years. Three hours of make-up combined with Twain's own words and mannerisms create a startlingly realistic portrait of "America's original stand-up comedian."  Cost is $15.
, More Info. at: www.fredopera.org , 716-679-1891. 74

7/30/2007 - A Day In the Life , 67 Washington St., Jamestown , Chautauqua County
 "A Day in the Life": live in the Victorian times through the eyes of a variety of children from the city, country and everywhere in between. For students entering 1st through 3rd grade  Cost is $50 per week.
, More Info. at: www.fentonhistorycenter.org. 102


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