Page 4 ~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~ August 18-24, 2011
Celebrity Cars at Cruisin’
Friday General Lee, K.I.T.T. and Herbie the Love Bug in Jametown
K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider, General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, and Herbie the Love Bug will be in Jamestown August 19 as part of the Downtown Cruisin’ Event sponsored by Dependable Auto Transport.
The General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard, K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider, and Herbie the Love Bug will be attending the 19th annual Downtown Cruisin’ on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 5pm-10pm in downtown Jamestown. All three cars are sponsored by Dependable Auto Transport. Photo opportunities will be available with each of the three star cars. The cars are provided by TV and Movie Cars for Hire based out of Buffalo, NY. The company features many professional television and movie cars. Visit www. tvandmoviecarsforhire.com for more information. “The General Lee and K.I.T.T. were so successful in 2010 that we asked them to return along with a new addition, Herbie the Love Bug,” said Tiffani Conti. “We are very thankful for Dependable Towing for sponsoring the star cars and
allowing us to invite them back this year. They are a great addition to the downtown Cruisin’.” Registration is still open to participate in the annual cruisin’. There is a $5.00 donation to enter. Pre-registration is highly encouraged and recommended. Registration forms are available at www.discoverjamestown. com or by calling 664-2477, ext 226. Registration will begin at 5:00pm at the Jamestown High School parking lot on Foote Avenue in Jamestown. All vehicles must check-in at Jamestown High School to receive their participant identification tag before being permitted to park in downtown. As in 2010, there will be no cruise into the downtown. All vehicles are required to checkin at Jamestown High School, receive their identification card, and then travel North on Foote
Avenue to Third Street Street, left on Third Street and enter the Cruisin’ at Prendergast Avenue. Vehicles will be on display from 5pm to 11pm. The Untouchables will perform on the Main Stage located on the corner of Third and Main Streets from 7pm-11pm. There will be dancing in the streets, contests, prizes and a “Best In Show” award. Food vendors will be on-site along with a beer and wine garden on Potter’s Terrace provided by the Gametime Sports Bar and Grill. Cruisin’ is sponsored in part by the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, Der Kobblers Automobile Association, Dependable Auto Transport, Advanced Production Group, and WKSN Kissin’ Oldies. Visit www.discoverjamestown. com to register for the 2011 downtown Cruisin’ or call DJDC at 664-2477, ext 226.
Thunder in the Streets
19th Annual Event Corresponds with Cruisin’: Jamestown, August 19 Jamestown’s Thunder in the Streets is celebrating its 8th year this Friday, August 19. Downtown Jamestown continues it’s summer events with various festivities from noon to 11p.m. from live bands and food, to motorcycles and novelty vendors. The all day rally will have continual live bands on the Renaissance Square in the front of the BWB Building. Locals and tourists alike can enjoy great refreshments and dance while enjoying live music. The Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena will also be featuring the Beer and Wine Garden. Outside of the Arena on Third St, onlookers will be able to watch “Starboyz”, the professional motorcycle stunt team. In Conjunction with the Thunder in the Streets event there will also be over five hundred cars featured in the 19th annual Crusin’ event. Music at the Crusin’ will be provided by the Untouchables with an appearance and performance of The King himself - Elvis. Crusin’ will be from 5-11p.m. and will have food and games.
Dunkirk Music Festival
Cultural District 2nd Annual Three-Day Event August 26-28, 2011
The Dunkirk Cultural District is planning the 2nd Annual Festival at the Dunkirk Light House again this year. The festival is expanding to include the weekend of August 26th, this will give the Dunkirk Cultural District (The Adams Art Gallery, The Dunkirk Historical Museum and the Dunkirk Light House) an opportunity to share information with the public about these great cultural gems in northern Chautauqua county as well as an opportunity to generate revenue to keep the “Culturals” of Dunkirk viable and alive to serve the public other times of the year also. Cultural activities draw people from other parts of the country and the world, last year this concert drew tourism from Buffalo, Florida, PA and Ohio. Increased tourism helps support local businesses. This year the Cultural District is planning a three-day festival and we have already received inquiries from other states asking for directions and concert information. The Dunkirk Cultural District was formed as a result of decreased government funding available, in response to this creative and innovative solutions needed to be found to keep the doors open, the heat on and the programs available to the public. The City of Dunkirk may be small in comparison to other cities but the cultural viability is very much alive. The Adams Art Gallery hosts art shows year round, small intimate concerts and has a dance studio conduct dance classes to name a few projects ongoing. The Dunkirk Historical Museum is actually a very vibrant museum not only looking at past history but current history
The Dunkirk Cultural District (consisting of The Adams Art Gallery, The Dunkirk Historical Museum and the Dunkirk Light House) was formed as a result of decreased government funding available, in response to this creative and innovative solutions needed to be found to keep the doors open, the heat on and the programs available to the public. The threeday concert will consist of eight bands including Big Leg Emma and the Town Pants. Proceeds to benefit The District.
in the making with a lively folk arts program featuring dancing, music and puppet shows. The Dunkirk Light House is always updating and maintaining the beautiful grounds on the shores of Lake Erie as well as hosting a great archeological site and light house tours. Last year the festival was only on Friday night and was a hit with the energetic band “The Town Pants” as the headlining band, many other local bands such as “Cloud Called 9” from Westfield NY and “Three Dollar Bill” a family folk group from Forestville NY also had an opportunity to play for the public. The Cultural District is able to produce this festival at no door cost to the public with generous donations from both the public and the private sector. It is an important mission of these groups to make this festival available to everyone.
The Cultural District is hoping to generate donations at the door from anyone who is able, as well as selling food, beverages and beer to generate revenue. This year the festival is also offering sites for artists or vendors to setup spaces on the light house lawn, if interested please contact us adams.art@ live.com . They are still seeking sponsors for our festival and have already received generous donations from the Dom Polski, First Ward Falcon Club, Wal-mart , Robert Basil Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Nestle Purina, NRG, and The Great Blue Heron Music Festival. Anyone wishing to sponsor the festival can email adams.art@ live.com or mail 600 Central Avenue Dunkirk or check out www.adamsart.org
Findley Lake Harvet Fest.
Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Local Wines & Foods & More, Sept. 2-4
Visit www.findleylakeinfo.org
LITTLE RIVER BAND: Friday, August 19 ~ Floating Stage, Bemus Point, New York