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Experience the abundant harvests of Chautauqua County in late summer and fall. Local flavors peak at this time of year -- the sweetest corn, grapes, peaches, berries, apples, pumpkins -- and the festivals abound. There's no end to lazy days and late summer fun with a multitude of lakes, parks, beaches, and activities. Then, catch the colors of fall foliage with trails, overlook parks, farmers markets, and fun family weekends. Attend events every day and night of August and on weekends through October. This is the perfect time of year to explore 21 wineries along the 50-mile Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail with tasting and some tours offered daily. |
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There's a taste of Chautauqua for everyone. For the cowboy, or girl, at heart, the 64th annual Gerry Rodeo runs from August 6-10. At the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, the Jamestown Skating Academy presents Skate Chautauqua, a nationally renowned figure skating competition, August 15-16. Watch a hot air balloon rally and air show at SkyFest, August 1-3, at the Chautauqua County Airport. If it's laughter you're after, visit Lucille Ball's birthday celebration, August 1-3 in downtown Jamestown. Sample tasty treats from local restaurants on Friday at the Taste of Jamestown, and a downtown arts and crafts festival, August 2-3. For an authentic taste of the Old West, experience Wild Bill's Old West Show in Sinclairville on August 17th. Delight your senses in the Lake Erie Grape Region, home to America’s native grapes, wineries, farm markets, Victorian-era villages, lighthouses, scenic vistas, and historic trails. With 30,000 vineyard acres, this is America’s Grape Country, the largest grape growing region in the United States outside of California and the oldest Concord grape growing region in the world! Celebrate the flavors from this fertile land during America’s Grape Country Week, August 8-17 when area wineries, restaurants and markets showcase the best of the region. Stop by Moore Park in Westfield on Wednesday, August 13th for a special blessing of the grapes. For a schedule of events, visit www.americasgrapecountry.com. During Labor Day Weekend, bring the family to Findley Lake for an annual Harvest Festival (August 29 – 31) or grab a lawn chair and head to Chautauqua Lake and Bemus Point for the Bemus Bay Bionic Bones Salute (August 29) or the Labor Day Finale and Fireworks (August 30). Both events start at 6:30 p.m. on the giant floating stage off-shore near the Italian Fisherman. All season long, the floating stage offers free entertainment from Sunday afternoon concerts to Monday night performances by "Chautauqua Lake Idol" contestants and Tuesday night Lake Night at the Movies. Events at the floating dock can be viewed by land or by water. Visit www.bemusbaypops.com for a complete schedule. September weekends in Chautauqua County bring the tastes of grapes and the sounds of blues and jazz to Fredonia, Silver Creek, Forestville, Findley Lake, and Chautauqua Institution. On September 28th, the annual Busti Apple Festival, one of the largest festivals in the region, features arts and crafts, vendors, 19th-century life-skill demos, mill tours, and the wonderful aromas and flavors of apple cider and baked apple favorites. Bring home some local produce at area Farmers’ Markets that continue into October. Stop in Jamestown on Fridays from 10 am – 4 pm, Westfield, Dunkirk, and Fredonia on Saturdays from 8 am – 1 pm. The Cross Roads Country Craft Market is also open every Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm through December. Cross Roads is located on County Route 21 between Westfield and Sherman with over 40 local arts, crafts and specialty food vendors. Weekend celebrations also pay tribute to the year's harvests with grapes, pumpkins, apples, wine, cider, music, quilts, and arts and crafts. At the Harmony Historical Fall Festival, October 4-5, enjoy historical demonstrations, an arts and crafts show, tours of an 1840's carriage barn and 1890 school, weaving and quilts. Peek'n Peak Resort & Spa’s annual Fall Fest toasts the warm weather and colorful foliage over two weekends, October 11-12 and 18-19 in Findley Lake. Festivities include an exceptional juried craft show, ski lift rides, snow sports equipment swap, and children's games. On October 25, Peek'n Peak switches themes with its annual Beer & Wine Festival featuring regional brews, wines, and live Blue Grass music. On October 17-18 the cemetery comes alive with ghosts of famous, infamous, and villainous Fredonia residents with Festivals Fredonia's Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours led by ghostly guides in horse-drawn trolleys. Reservations are necessary to hitch the 7 and 10 pm rides. Visit www.festivalsfredonia.com for more information. In Jamestown, learn some of the more than 43,000 personal stories of saints and sinners in Lakeview Cemetery. Led by members of the Fenton History Center, tours run every hour from 1-8pm on October 18th and 25th. Visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org for more information and details on a Midnight Mausoleum tour. Don't forget fun on one of several lakes in Chautauqua County. The Summer Wind and the newly refurbished Chautauqua Belle cruise Chautauqua Lake through mid-October. Try a guided Moonlight Paddle with Evergreen Outfitters. It’s free if you bring your own boat, or rent a kayak and gear for $25 per person. For dates and more info go to http://www.evergreen-outfitters.com/events.php. Experience Chautauqua County at its finest any time of year. For more ideas and a free travel packet, visit www.tourchautauqua.com or call 1-866-908-ILNY (4569). Jason & Grant: Ghost Hunters Add Second Date at Lily Dale Plumbers by day – ghost hunters by night, fans of the Sci-fi Channel’s Ghost Hunters can’t get enough of Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson. Due to their popularity, the July 26 appearance has been sold out and the Lily Dale Assembly has added a second appearance on July 27 from 2-5pm in the Auditorium. These real-life paranormal researchers investigate haunted houses throughout the country, encountering every type of imaginable haunting. Jason and Grant were brought together by their own highly personal paranormal experiences and now head TAPS – The Atlantic Paranormal Society, a group of everyday people who try to get to the bottom of people’s otherworldly disturbances. As the most respected paranormal-investigation groups in America, it now branches across the US and affiliates in 12 other countries. Through the years, Jason and Grant and their colleagues have not forgotten why they do this – to find answers for themselves and to help others who have experienced paranormal activity but don’t know what to do about it. For reservations and information on this Lily Dale special event, please call 716-595-8721 or check out www.lilydaleassembly.com. FREE EVENTS DURING LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: August 1-3 Festival Celebrates The World’s Favorite Redhead! Now more than ever, with the high price of gasoline, this summer’s travelers are looking for a good value for their vacation dollar. With so many free events during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, Jamestown, New York, is a great place to be for family fun August 1-3! Friday morning on City Hall’s Tracy Plaza, Suzuki Strings & Friends directed by Nina Karbacka offer a musical tribute to the First Couple of Comedy. At noon Mayor Sam Teresi will proclaim the official opening of the festival, with the assistance of “Lucy” (Diane Vincent) from Universal Studios: Hollywood and her sidekick, “Ethel Mertz” (Rhonda Medina)! After the announcement of the winners of Lucy’s Birthday Cake Bake-Off, “Lucy” and “Ethel” will be sure to see that everyone enjoys the free cake and punch! The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation (DJDC) will have live entertainment throughout the Taste of Jamestown on Friday in downtown Jamestown. Restaurants will be outdoors, featuring some of their signature menu items for less than $4 between 11 am and 11 pm. On Saturday and Sunday DJDC’s Downtown Arts & Crafts Festival will offer craft vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and more! Beginning at noon on Saturday, young Jamestown area musicians from the Infinity Performing Arts Project will salute the Queen of Comedy with outdoor performances. Vintage foreign trading cards, movie posters, collector plates, dolls, comic books, magazines, and more will be on display and for sale at the Collectors’ Show at 217 N. Main Street. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm on Friday and Sunday, and 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday. There will be no charge for Lucy’s Mystery Theatre at the Reg Studio Theatre, 108 E. Third Street. Hours for these constantly changing screenings of Lucille Ball’s television appearances are Friday: Noon-7pm, Saturday: 10 am-7pm, and Sunday: 10am-6 pm. Each afternoon will be the finalist competition for a different contest inspired by classic “I Love Lucy” episodes. Friday will feature Lucy’s Goofy Golfing Contest at 4:30 pm, Saturday will be the Candy Factory Antics Contest at 4 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm will be the finals for the Egg Stuffing Contest. Competition finals will be at Potters Terrace, on 3rd Street between Main and Potters Alley. Registration for participation is 9 am-2 pm each day at the Information Booth outside the Reg Lenna Civic Center at 116 E. 3rd Street. Another prize-winning opportunity is the challenge to find pictures of 25 “I Love Lucy” comic books that have been hidden in downtown shops and restaurants. Entry forms for the Downtown Jamestown Loves Lucy Scavenger Hunt can be picked up at any of the three Lucy-Desi locations. Winners of prizes courtesy of the San Francisco Music Box Company will be announced in the fall. Weather permitting, Friday and Saturday from 9:45-11 pm “Lucy Under the Stars” will be on the oversized outdoor movie screen on the corner of Third and Pine Streets. Viewers are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. Adding to the fun, popcorn and soft drinks will be available to purchase. For more information on these and other festival events, call (716) 484-0800 (toll-free: 1-877-LUCY-FAN) or visit online at www.lucy-desi.com. The Lucy-Desi Museum at 212 Pine Street, Lucy-Desi Gift Shop at 300 N. Main, and Desilu Playhouse at 2 W. Third in downtown Jamestown are open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, with extended hours during the festival weekend. 2008 Gerry Rodeo Professional rodeo rolls into Western NY. For the 64th consecutive year, the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department sponsors its annual PRCA rodeo from August 6-10 at their arena six miles north of Jamestown. This tiny town is now the home of the longest consecutive running rodeo east of the Mississippi. Approximately 140 cowboys and cowgirls will compete for $20,000 in prize money in 7 traditional rodeo events - bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, barrel racing and team roping. In addition to the competitive events, the rodeo will feature clowns, specialty acts and bull fighting as well as calf scrambles and mutton bustin' (allows kids in attendance to get into the action by riding sheep). On Saturday the cowboys and cowgirls will be “Tough Enough to Wear Pink.” Spectators are also encouraged dress in pink in respect for those battling and surviving breast cancer. Money will be raised to assist in cancer research. Almost as famous as the rodeo are the BBQ beef dinners served 5pm Wed. - Sat. as well as noon on Sat. & Sun. The 6-performance event has shows at 8pm Wed, - Sat. and afternoon performances on Sat. & Sun. at 2pm rain or shine. Wednesday is Kids' Night with special admission for those 12 and under. There are also Senior Discounts on Wednesday and money-saving combo tickets for the rodeo and dinner every day. For more information visit the website at www.gerryrodeo.org or by phoning (716) 985-4847 or outside the local calling area 1-888-985-4847. Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse Holds Festival On August 16-17, 2008 The Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park will hold their 7th annual Lighthouse Festival. There will be displays, crafts, special guests, entertainment, food, refreshments and guided tours of the lighthouse (no flip flops or sandals should be worn). WWII re-enactors will do a mock D-Day invasion on Cedar Beach on Saturday. There will also be military displays and vehicles. The Lancaster Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting live to lighthouses all over the world. Hours for the festival are Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. If you can’t make it to the Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum that weekend, make it a point to stop by and tour this National Historic Site. The Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse has been a working lighthouse for 130 years. The light was first established on Point Gratiot in 1875 and acted in tandem with a pier head beacon to guide ships to the safety of Dunkirk Harbor. The square tower measures 61 feet from its base to the cast iron ventilator ball on top of the lantern. A cast iron spiral stairway leads to the top of the lighthouse providing a spectacular view of Lake Erie. In addition, the Veterans Park Museum consists of 10 rooms of displays. Five rooms are of each branch of military service and the other 5 rooms show displays of the Vietnam War, maritime history and life of lighthouse keepers including their kitchen and bedroom. Outdoor attractions include a 44 foot Surf Boat, assorted anchors, & buoys, lighthouse keeper’s rescue boat and more. Hours of operation in July and August are 10am-4pm daily (closed on Sunday and Wednesday) with the last tour departing at 2:30pm and September and October 10am-2pm daily (closed Sunday and Wednesday) with the last tour departing at 1pm. For more information call (716) 366-5050 or visit their website at www.dunkirklighthouse.com. EAGERLY ANTICIPATED CHAUTAUQUA WINE FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE LOCAL, STATE WINES America’s Grape Country Wine Festival, being held in Dunkirk, New York at the Chautauqua County Fair Grounds in August, will feature over 23 wineries from across New York State. The festival will help support the viniculture found locally and in other New York grape growing regions. The festival is the kick off event for America’s Grape Country Week between August 9 and August 17. America’s Grape Country Wine Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. The AGC Wine Festival is being held in the heart of the Chautauqua-Lake Erie wine region along the Interstate-90 thruway. This wine region is the oldest and largest Concord grape growing region in the world. It is also home to the largest grape growing region in the entire Eastern United States. The AGC Wine Festival was created and planned to celebrate the Chautauqua-Lake Erie wine region, as well as wines produced in New York State as a whole. The AGC Wine Festival will not only showcase some of the state’s finest wines, there will also be live musical entertainment all weekend. Food vendors, arts and crafts, farmer’s market and educational wine seminars will all be available both Saturday and Sunday. Every winery in attendance will have their own booth offering free wine tastings and sales by the bottle. Among the festivities available throughout the weekend, Mark Baldwin, local artist, will present his long anticipated illustration of the America’s Grape Country regional geography and history. His presentation will be on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Baldwin is the artist responsible for the popular illustration of Chautauqua Lake sold in tourist shops throughout the county. He will be autographing copies of his map after his speech. Also, Shannon Brock, of the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua, New York, will be organizing the educational seminars at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday. The seminars will be instructed by a professional from the Wine and Culinary Center. “When people realize that we produce wine in New York State, they ask what Finger Lake we’re on. This area needs this festival. The festival will help local wine producers to become recognized for being in a wine region, not just a grape juice region. And it will also help strengthen the New York State wine market as a whole,” said Bill Merritt, President of Merritt Estate Winery in Forestville, NY. The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail has 21 wineries between North East, Pennsylvania and Silver Creek, New York. Most of the Chautauqua County wineries will have booths at the AGC Wine Festival. “Wine production is a huge tourist attraction for Chautauqua County. The wine industry in New York State averages around 4.2 million tourist visits each year,” said Edwin Rodriguez, Marketing and Promotions Director for Merritt Estate Winery. “That number alone can tell you something about the popularity of wine and grape products in our state.” According to the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, the wine industry accounts for approximately $3.4 Billion in total economic impact for the state. “We really want to show visitors from other states and individuals in our own communities just how proud we are to offer such a wonderful product, and this festival is the perfect time,” said Rodriguez. To purchase tickets to America’s Grape County Wine Festival or to find out more information, please call 1-888-965-4834 or visit www.agcwinefestival.com. The Chautauqua-Lake Erie wine region is the largest grape growing region of New York State. The grapes and wines produced in this region rival the quality of premium vintages throughout the world. "Red, White, and Blues Festival" and “The Sauce Boss” Ready to Rock the Village of Fredonia, NY FestivalsFredonia announced that the "Red, White, and Blues Festival", to be held in Downtown Fredonia, New York (located off I-90 at Exit 59) September 5 & 6, 2008 is ready for "company". "The "blues" bands are scheduled, with the headliner, “The Sauce Boss” on board and the "Taste of Fredonia" well on its way to being complete.” the committee reported. The festival, which happens every year the first weekend after Labor Day in September, is everything you’ve come to expect, thanks to sponsors and support from Village merchants. Touted as the “Best Street Party Around”, all concerts are free and the weather’s always great. So, come on down for the fun. But back to "The Sauce Boss"--ONE MORNING IN THE EARLY 70'S, THE SAUCE BOSS WALKED OUT OF HIS HOUSE AND FOUND A 1933 VINTAGE NATIONAL STEEL GUITAR in his front yard. Years later he combined his blues with his hot sauce in a big pot of gumbo, made right on stage. Singing the recipe, he mixed his music and cooking together into a new medium. SINCE 1990, THE SAUCE BOSS HAS FED OVER 200,000 PEOPLE, a few at a time...all for free, while playing his own swampy Florida blues. The Sauce Boss says, "If we could forget our differences for a moment, sit down to the table, share some dinner, and treat each other like neighbors, maybe we could work some of this stuff out." A Sauce Boss event transcends performance. It's a soul-shouting picnic of rock & roll brotherhood... involving everyone." JIMMY BUFFETT SINGS ABOUT THE SAUCE BOSS in his "I Will Play for Gumbo" song. Parrotheads all over the country are bringing the Sauce Boss to "play' and a' sway' with the gumbo" at their events. His songs "Let the Big Dog Eat" and "Great Big Fanny" appeared on the Jimmy Buffett compilation album "Margaritaville Café Late Night Menu". And "Let the Big Dog Eat" is also in Jonathan Demme's film "Something Wild". NPR's "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition" have both covered the Sauce Boss. CNN and EXTRA sent film crews to New York City Sauce Boss extravaganzas in 2000, The Food Network's series "Extreme Cuisine" visited the Sauce Boss on location in New York, and another Food Network series "Keith Famie's Adventures" filmed a Sauce Boss show in Miami, which aired on 6/17/02. And "Gourmet Magazine" featured the Sauce Boss in December 2002. In keeping with the spirit, local establishments will sport containers just made for filling. The monies will go to local food pantries and "Planet Gumbo", a non-profit organization set up to "shelter the homeless and feed the hungry”. Not to leave out our furry friends – a car wash will be held to benefit the “Lakeshore Humane Society”. Now, back to the beginning – it all starts Friday, Sept. 5th, early evening –“Uptown” – with food, motocross demonstrations and music at the Fredonia Beaver Club, followed by music at the Liberty Café and later, more music and events back at the Fredonia Beaver Club (see brochure for map and times). Saturday the 6th – “Downtown” - begins with music in the park sponsored by the Fredonia Chamber of Commerce, as the "Taste of Fredonia" gets underway at 12 noon. But wait there's more--as the participating restaurants are dishing out their best--the red and white wine tasting begins and the music starts heating up with other performers in the Gazebo. Coughlan’s Pub begins the blues band roster at 2:00 pm. The entertainment is non-stop after that. Coughlan’s, The White Inn, Eastside Grill, Coyle’s Pub, Muldoons, Heenan’s Pub, Old Main Inn, 41 West, Sunny’s, Valentine’s Place, and the Ellicottville Brew Club are all ready and waiting. (Please ask for a schedule/brochure by calling 1-888-FREDONI(A)—1-888-373-3664). The concerts in the park and throughout the Village are all free. So enjoy “The Sauce Boss”, his Blues Band and fourteen of the best blues bands from the greater WNY area. Add vendors, children activities, a Bike Run, sidewalk artists, the Farmers’ Market and wine tasting -and you've got the "best street party ever..."and it lasts all weekend! For more information or schedule, please call 1-888-FREDONI(A) (888-373-3664). “Best Kept Secrets – An Evening of Passionate American Song” Founded in 1883, the Chautauqua County Historical Society is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2008. To celebrate, the historical society is presenting “Best Kept Secrets - An Evening of Passionate American Song” at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Saturday, September 20 at 8 p.m. Performing will be internationally acclaimed soprano Maria Ferrante accompanied by the equally renowned pianist Lincoln Mayorga in their first Chautauqua County appearance. “Ferrante is blessed with an extraordinary vocal technique and an equally enviable sense of lyrical expression,” according to music critic David Lasky of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Miss Ferrante will perform over two dozen 19th century parlor songs from the collection of the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts. With Mayorga’s accompaniment, Ferrante breathes new life into these musical gems that delighted previous generations of Americans. She’ll sing songs of love and loss, of joy and care, of sweet innocence and community, songs our great great grandparents sang while sitting around the piano in the parlor. Ferrante says, “There’s a spirit in this music we can learn from and embrace today.” “We chose to stage the recital at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House because the Town of Pomfret is celebrating its Bicentennial this year,” explained James O’Brien, president of the historical society. “Plus the landmark building is historic in its own right and SUNY Fredonia’s first-rate music program is a regional treasure.” Tickets can be purchased at the Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church Street, Fredonia NY or by calling (716) 679-1891. The historical society gratefully acknowledges the support of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation and Lake Shore Savings Bank. CHAUTAUQUA SUITES, MEETING & EXPO CENTER The Meeting and Expo Center is an attached facility comprised of a 15,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, three 800 sq. ft. air walled break out rooms and two 1200 sq. ft. solid wall break out rooms. A large corporate boardroom is located on the first floor of the hotel and offers all necessary audio visual aids. A business center located off the hotel lobby offers free faxing, Internet access on desktop computers, printers and a copier as well. All requested A/V needs are available in house for the duration of the conference. The hotel restaurant, Olives, seats approximately 256 occupants, features a northern Italian lunch and dinner menu, and is open for breakfast as well. In addition, two private rooms each able to accommodate 50 people are located in the hotel restaurant. “Bellini” lounge offers a Tuscan relaxed theme with soft jazz and widescreen flat panel TVs. Able to comfortably accommodate 150 individuals for food and drink. Both New York State wines and beers are served. The hotel offers 87 rooms each with one queen size bed and one very unique exceptionally comfortable full size “LofaSofa” pull out bed. Each room features a full bath with doublewide shower plus an additional half bath, two televisions and a work desk. High speed Internet access is provided at no additional cost and is hard wired throughout the facility. In addition, all general public areas offer wireless high speed Internet access. Views of Chautauqua Lake are seen from a majority of rooms. Five ADA complaint rooms are available and an elevator is centrally located in the hotel’s lobby. Four Executive Suites feature king-sized beds, large living room areas, as well as beautiful fireplaces, wet bars and widescreen flat panel TVs. We are only 20 minutes from Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown where there is a Play House to visit, museum and gift shop with all things Lucy. We are also minutes away from the Chautauqua Institution. Since we are located on Chautauqua Lake, there is boating, jet skiing, hiking, fishing, and three golf courses within minutes of our facility. Please take a look at our website www.chautauquasuites.com. or call (716) 269-7829. Zebro’s on the Lake Harbor House Adds Outdoor Raw Bar Brothers, Dave and Greg Zimmerman purchased the former Barcelona Harbor House a year ago. They have added some of their own touches to the restaurant including zebra theme décor in the lounge area, while keeping the charm of the former Barcelona Harbor House. One of the biggest changes that occurred is the addition of a patio, which now includes a raw bar. The patio overlooking Lake Erie was long overdue for this precious stretch of waterfront. Open daily at 11am, they serve oysters, clams and a beach menu is offered for those who would like something less formal then their normal indoor menu. There is also a full service bar for all of your favorite summertime beverages. Sit by the architectural fireplace (shaped like an anchor) and enjoy live music throughout the week (call for schedule). A volleyball court will provide additional recreation for those with competitive spirit. In July, they anticipate the boardwalk from the patio to the beach area to be complete, making this the perfect place to enjoy a sunset and cool off in Lake Erie. If you are a boat owner, dock space is available at Barcelona Harbor for the day or overnight and it is just steps from Zebro’s. They have some fun theme parties planned this season (Mardi Gras, pig roast, etc.) and they will be happy to cater your private party either on their patio or in their spacious restaurant. The main restaurant features fresh seafood (right from next door at Westfield Fisheries) including Lake Erie perch. On Wednesday they offer all-you-can-eat crab from 4pm-closing. Their menu also includes a variety of meat and vegetarian specialties with homemade soups and daily specials. For more information about Zebro’s, call them at (716) 326-2017 or check out their website at www.zebrosharborhouse.com. HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME ACTRESS TO HEADLINE LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! From movies like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Witness for the Prosecution to numerous television appearances on series including Mork & Mindy, Love Boat, Vega$, and Murder, She Wrote, this Hollywood Walk of Fame actress’s credentials are extensive. But it was Ruta Lee’s guest roles on The Lucy Show and Lucy Moves to NBC that are bringing her to Lucille Ball’s hometown to headline Lucy’s Birthday Celebration weekend, August 1-3, 2008! On Saturday evening, August 2, in the Reg Lenna Civic Center in downtown Jamestown, New York, the audience will hear Ruta Lee’s memories of working with The Queen of Comedy, be able to ask questions, and enjoy a special screening – followed by a limited admission grand gala reception. In addition to the more than 40 events in the festival line-up, the weekend will feature a sneak peek at the new Lucy-Desi Museum at 10 West Third Street, next door to the Desilu Playhouse (the “I Love Lucy” museum). With seven galleries, multiple screening opportunities, and Lucille Ball’s 1972 gold Mercedes-Benz on display, it will be an exciting new experience! Museum members will be the first to see the space early Friday morning at the Members Only Party. Visitors can become members at the door. Later Friday morning, a Lucy-Desi Musical Revue by Jamestown Suzuki Strings & Friends will open festivities that include a mayoral proclamation and Lucy’s Birthday Cake Bake-Off – with cake and punch for everyone! At the Tropicana Luncheon on Friday afternoon, Allan Glaser, author of The Official “I Love Lucy” Paper Dolls, will offer a salute to Elois Jenssen, one of Lucy’s favorite costume designers. Glaser will also autograph books throughout the weekend. Universal Studios’ “Lucy” (Diane Vincent) and her sidekick “Ethel” (Rhonda Medina) will host special “I Love Lucy” reenactment dinners Friday and Saturday evenings in the Tropicana Room above the Desilu Playhouse. Friday evening the “I Love Lucy” Trivia Contest with “Lucy” and “Ethel” will be followed by a performance by Jamestown’s own comedy improv troupe, The Unexpected Guests, with a stand-up opening by John Schillner. At Saturday morning’s Lucy Legend Event in the new Lucy-Desi Museum, participants will have their pictures taken in Lucy’s Mercedes-Benz with her long-time chauffeur, Frank Gorey. Later Saturday morning legendary character actor Joe Ruskin will remember The Queen of Comedy from his appearances in both The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. For “Trekkies,” he can be expected to throw in some recollections of his appearance in four Star Trek series and a Star Trek: The Next Generation feature film. Among the treasures in Saturday afternoon’s Lucy-Desi Memorabilia Auction will be the “Visions of Lucy” original art now on exhibit at Roberto’s Restaurant, 20 W. Third Street, in downtown Jamestown. Collectors will also enjoy the Lucy-Desi Memorabilia Collector’s Show, on-going throughout the weekend. Screenings are a fun part of every Lucy-Desi festival, and this Birthday Celebration is no exception. Friday and Saturday afternoons will be highlighted by The Lucy Show and Life With Lucy film fests on the large screen in the Reg Lenna Civic Center. “Lucy Under the Stars” -- free outdoor movies -- will be shown Friday and Saturday nights, weather permitting. Sunday will commemorate Vivian Vance, the wonderful woman best known as “Ethel Mertz.” A morning tribute will be hosted by Vivian’s sister, Lou Ann Graham, and We Love Lucy Fan Club president Tom Watson. Sunday afternoon Ms. Graham and “Ethel” (actress Rhonda Medina) will welcome guests aboard The Summer Wind for “Ethel’s Showboat Cruise” on Lake Chautauqua. On Friday and Saturday afternoons, Ms. Graham, an accomplished actress herself, will teach comedy improv workshops. A picnic lunch will be on the menu Sunday when the village of Celoron hosts the Lucy-Desi Fan Reunion. Special guest Wanda Clark, Lucille Ball’s long-time secretary, will share never-before-seen family scrapbook pictures. On nine occasions during the weekend a different festival celebrity will host Lucytown Tours, when riders will enjoy a guided tour of area locations important to Lucille Ball, culminating with a stop at the cemetery where she is buried. Live music from Infinity Performing Arts Project and three contests – Lucy’s Goofy Golfing, Candy Factory Antics, and Egg Stuffing – will be just some of the free street activities throughout the weekend. The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation (DJDC) will sponsor the Taste of Jamestown on Friday, with restaurants outdoors, featuring some of their signature menu items. On Saturday and Sunday, DJDC will bring craft vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and more! Weekend Guest Pass holders can visit the original Lucy-Desi Museum, the new Lucy-Desi Museum, and the Desilu Playhouse as often as they like. Admission to both Lucy-Desi Museums is free to Museum members. Many Lucy’s Birthday Celebration events are free and others have limited admission. For a festival flyer or to place orders for ticketed events, call or visit the Lucy-Desi Center Gift Shop, 300 North Main Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, (716) 484-0800 (toll-free: 1-877-LUCY-FAN) or order online at www.lucy-desi.com. The Lucy-Desi Museum at 212 Pine Street, the Desilu Playhouse at 2 W. 3rd Street, and the Gift Shop are open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. 135th Season at Chautauqua Institution Chautauqua Institution will commence its 135th season on June 21, 2008, with a week that celebrates the arts, education, religion and recreation in grand fashion. Chautauqua brings five powerful voices to its renowned morning lecture platform for Week One with a focus on “Sport in America.” Lecturers include Frank Deford, senior contributing writer at Sports Illustrated and commentator on NPR’s “Morning Edition”; Clark Kellogg, analyst for CBS Sports’ NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship; Donna Lopiano, immediate past chief executive officer of the Women’s Sports Foundation and recently named one of “The 10 Most Powerful Women in Sports” by Fox Sports; George Bodenheimer, president of ESPN, Inc., and ABC Sports; and NFL Commissioner and longtime Chautauquan Roger Goodell. Sport looms large in American culture, whether from an economic perspective or through the lens of its impact on our lifestyles and customs. During this week, lecturers will examine the economics and impact of sports on our cities, our youth, education and culture. Karen Armstrong, contemporary and historical religion’s most prolific author, returns to Chautauqua as the Department of Religion’s afternoon lecturer for Week One. Armstrong is a highly sought-after lecturer around the world, and is called upon by governments, universities and church and secular organizations alike to educate on the world’s religions and to inform regarding their place in the modern world. She has been honored around the world, especially as a bridge-builder between the Abrahamic Faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Preaching from Chautauqua’s national ecumenical pulpit during Week One’s morning worship services will be Revs. L. Gregory and Susan P. Jones, both of Duke Divinity School. Rev. Gregory Jones is an ordained United Methodist pastor who has served since 1997 as the eleventh dean of Duke Divinity School. Rev. Susan Jones is an ordained elder in the WNC Conference of the United Methodist Church where she chairs the Order of Elder. She also serves as the director of clergy formation at Duke Divinity School. The Joneses have recently written two books on attentiveness and forgiveness in the “Living the Good Life Together” series published by the United Methodist Publishing House. Evenings at Chautauqua offer an “ecstatic mix” of arts and special entertainment opportunities to suit every taste. Programs include the Logan Chamber Music Series on Monday afternoons, the Family Entertainment Series on Tuesday evenings, and special performances in the 5,000-seat Amphitheater throughout the week. The Chautauqua Ballet Company will open its 2008 season with the Chautauqua Dance Salon on Thursday, June 26, and Week One will conclude with two of the biggest performing arts events of the season. On Saturday evening, Chautauqua Theater Company kicks off its 25th anniversary season with Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” directed by CTC co-artistic director Ethan McSweeny and starring Chautauqua favorite Stuart Margolin. That same evening, the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra will begin its season under new music director Stefan Sanderling. From its earliest days, Chautauqua has embraced the recreative experience as an essential ingredient in living well. The Institution offers two fitness centers, a new sailing facility, tennis courts, two award-winning golf courses and youth programs. On Saturday, June 28, Chautauqua Golf Club will celebrate the grand opening of the Golf Learning Center. Situated on 25 scenic acres overlooking Chautauqua Lake, the center boasts a 300-yard driving range; two putting greens; a chipping green with fairway, rough and bunker approaches; three practice holes; a support building with indoor teaching spaces, patio and bathrooms; and parking. That’s just the opening week at Chautauqua and there are 8 more exciting weeks to follow. Get all the latest information at www.ciweb.org. The Cherry Creek Inn – Great for Intellectual or Physical Pursuits or Just Relaxing Innkeepers Lester and Sharon Howe Sweeting welcome you to their luxurious country home on 31.5 acres of rolling farm land. The Cherry Creek Inn is dedicated to providing sanctuary for the weary traveler or sports enthusiast. The classic 1860s Italianate Villa features three elegant guest rooms all with private baths and a two bedroom suite with sitting room, private bath and satellite TV. Other amenities include a mystery tower filled with board games, conservatory, pub, carriage house special events facility, 3500 volume Victorian Library, wood burning fireplace and a new pavilion with hot tub spa. Located just outside the quaint village of Cherry Creek on the snowmobile trails and a short distance from the Cockaigne Ski Area, the Inn provides a place where family and friends can get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of city life. |
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