The Villager-lakeside: July 23-29, 2009

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America’s Grape Country Wine Fest Makes its Second Appearance

Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point (716) 386-7000 Sunday, July 26th, 9am Praise On the Lake Bemus Point United Methodist Church featuring Pastor Dan McBride & The Praise Band. Sunday, July 26th, 2:30pm Bee Gees Live Tribute Concert Chart-topping seductively rockin’ sounds of the Brothers Gibb performed by these soulful musicians.

August 15th and 16th will see over 20 top wineries that will be showcasing their wine. Merritt Estate Winery will be the sponsor of the festival. The festival will be held at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds. New York State is exceeded by only California and Washington in production.

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Burgundy, Bordeaux, Tuscany, Napa Valley, New York State? Everyone knows the great wine regions of the world, but most people are not likely to name New York State among them. But in terms of grape production by

volume, New York is exceeded only by California and Washington, and few people realize that our state boasts over 200 wineries! According to Edwin Rodriguez, of Merritt Winery, “A lot of people know we grow grapes here but not many people know that we are the largest grape growing region east

of the Rocky Mountains, and we’re the largest Concord grape growing region in the world.” Proof of New York’s growing stature in the world of wine is in the upcoming Second Annual America’s Grape Country Wine Festival being held at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, in Dunkirk, August 15th and 16th.

Over 20 of the regions top wineries will be showcasing their wine. Merritt Estate Winery, the sponsor of the festival, will be there uncorking some of their prize winning wines. Also available for tasting will be wines from: Ashley Lynn Winery, SEE WINE PAGE 6

Yes and Asia Take The Stage in Jamestown Prog Rock Bands Yes and Asia Will Be Performing at the Ice Arena in August BY REBECCA BLAKESLEE The heat goes on at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena where the ‘80s progressive rock groups ‘Yes’ and ‘Asia’ will perform live. The performance on August 1 will be one of only 23 cities the band plays at, thanks to earlier discussions. “When we heard [the bands] were going to begin touring we began talking to them about coming here,” Mike Ferguson from the Jamestown Arena said. Whether the group would appear or not was questionable for a while, due to “reluctance to get the members of

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Asia all together again,” Ferguson said. Eventually, the tour was set and the band insisted on keeping their commitment to Jamestown. Although the groups are classic prog-rock from the ‘80s and were highly influential at the time, both have more recently released new albums. “Not only are they more-well known to an older and middle aged crowd, but they have also been exposed to a younger generation,” Ferguson said, adding that this performance would be the arena’s SEE YES PAGE 6

Lucy’s Birthday Bash Lucy-Desi Center Hosts a Weekend of Fun Centered Around the Queen of Comedy

Star of TV and Screen, Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebrations will take place August 7-9.

Architectural Digest ... page 4 Lake Erie ‘Green’ Estate Challenges the Elements By Ian Biggs On the over 800 miles of shoreline around Lake Erie you will find some truly spectacular proprieties. Many grand homes from days gone past can be found and lots of quaint cottages dot the shores. However, one such home certainly stands out in its uniqueness and environmentally friendly construction.

Yes and Asia (above) will play at the arena on August 2. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m.

BY ADAM MILLER There are several events not to miss during the Lucille Ball birthday celebration in Jamestown August 7th -9th according to Libby Nord, Events and Creative Director of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center. Three of which are: Komedy Kollege, Lucytown Tour and the Tropicana

Dinner Theatre. “Komedy Kollege is a new event this year at the Lucille Ball birthday celebration, featuring CBS licensed impressionists Diane Vincent from Universal Studios Los Angeles and Adrian Israel from Universal Studios Orlando, Florida,” said Nord. “People have a chance to act out parts of “I Love Lucy” episodes Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.” All of the classes are in the Reg Studio Theatre and for each episode participants are given a signed script and t-shirt. Lucy 201, offered Friday, features “Slowly I turn” part from the episode “The Ballet”. Participants are lead by “Lucy Ricardo” impressionist Vincent. Saturday’s Komedy Kollege 202, also taught by Vincent, will instruct participants on how the “Mirror Pantomime” was done in the “Harpo Marx” episode. Nord says hat and horn props are provided for this class. Sunday’s Komedy Kollege 203 instructs participants how the “Friendship” part from the “Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress” episode was created. Participants of each class have the option of public

performance at 3pm Friday, 4pm Saturday and 3:30pm Sunday at Potters Terrace. Spectators are free. “If people do not want to participate in any of the classes they can still purchase the t-shirt and signed script,” Nord says. She says the Lucytown Tour, priced at $20, runs eight times during the weekend. During each tour “a video will be shown of Jamestown landmarks during Lucy’s time and people will get to see them as they look today.” Nord also says a “mystery guest” will be aboard for each air-conditioned 2-hour bus tour starting at Third and Main Streets. The Tropicana Dinner Theatre, priced at $40, is offered at 5:30pm on Friday and Saturday only in Desilu Playhouse. According to the event brochure from The Lucille Ball Center Website, it’s “an evening with “Ricky Ricardo” with a cameo performance by “Lucy Ricardo””. Besides watching Komedy Kollege performances, other free events include the Birthday Cake Bake-Off, featuring cake creations by some local businesses to be evaluated by SEE LUCY PAGE 6

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY FAIR: JULY 27-AUGUST 2 ~ DUNKIRK FAIRGROUNDS

July 23-29, 2009 ~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~

Publisher’s Word Don’t Like the Weather?

As the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather around here, just wait a minute – it will certainly change! It’s not my imagination – one minute we’re looking at dark gray clouds and the next minute – bright sunshine. The temperatures have been on a yo-yo string – cool, wet and blustery then humid, hot and steamy. It seems if you plan anything these days, you have to be prepared for rain, then heat and back to rain again. Adds a whole new dimension to the “dressing in layers” thing. You’ve got to plan for both inside and outside venues with these erratic weather patterns. Lucky for us, we live in a beautiful corner of the state where we’re afforded wonderful alternatives. Let’s say this Friday and Saturday turn out to be real stinkers – you know, sweater and raincoat weather. You could, I suppose, stay home at the cottage and clean. Yeah, that’s fun… But isn’t it time you pampered yourself with a morning or afternoon at Peek’n Peak’s day spa? This top notch facility is absolutely gorgeous and the people who work there are so friendly and attentive …

Plus it’s inside, which would be nice. But you never know – we may totally luck out and Saturday could be glorious sunshine and nice, high-70’s temperature – perfect for an outside affair. I couldn’t think of anything better to do than to head over to Bemus Point. Just go for a stroll along the waterfront – whatever you’re in to you’ll find. Shopping, dining, boating, swimming, or just gazing out at the beautiful water – the warm weather opportunities are endless!

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There – I’ve come up with the perfect weekend plan to help you all stay on top of this darn changing weather. You’re all set – unless it snows, of course. And in the highly unlikely event of snow fall, you could always hike up Peek’n Peak for a little snow boarding, right? Now, that would be fun! So dear readers, whatever this weekend finds you doing, remember my credo: whether rain, sleet, sun or snow, the fun must go on! Get out there and enjoy! Until next week… JZ-B

An Evening with KEN BURNS Ken Burns has been making documentary films for more than 30 years. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, he has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. The late historian Stephen Ambrose said of Burns’ films, “More Americans get their history from Ken Burns than any other source.” This evening will afford Chautauqua an opportunity to hear one of the most influential documentary makers of all time. For tickets or more information, visit; www.ciweb.org. Burns will be speaking on Monday, August 3, 2009 - 8:15 p.m.

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July 27 to August 2nd Dunkirk Fairgrounds ~ EVENTS ~

Jason Alexander Live Alexander will Perform July 31 at Chautauqua Institution Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander stars as Donny Clay, America’s 4th Leading Motivational Speaker in an Evening of Music, Comedy and Personal Growth. Comedian/actor Jason Alexander presents his one man show “Donny Clay Will Show You The Way!” Nine seasons as George Constanza

on Seinfeld brought him international fame, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Best Actor award. He is a 1989 Tony Award winner and has appeared in movies, TV commercials and lent his voice to a myriad of characters in both mediums. This unique show with comedy

bits both live and filmed, musical numbers and magic, is a parody on a motivational speaker who simply cannot motivate anyone. Great comedy for the whole family. Friday, July 31st at 8:15pm at the Chautauqua Institution. For more information contact www.ciweb.org, or call 1-800836-ARTS

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY FAIR July 27th-Aug. 2nd The Chautauqua County Fair will be held July 27th to August 2nd- 9am - 11:30pm, Midway Opens at 1pm. It only happens once a year. The summer event everyone waits for! Budweiser Grandstand Events, Floral Hall & agricultural exhibits and a super midway. Enjoy low cost, family entertainment everyday at the fair with payone-price admission. Location: Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048. For more information or if you have any question, please contact: 1-716-366-4752.

Willow Creek Concert Chuck Wicks to Perform at Willow Creek Winery August 8 Chuck Wicks is scheduled to perform at Willow Creek Winery on Sunday, August 8 as part of the winery’s continuing ‘Jammin at the Creek’ concert series. Wanting to pursue a career in country music, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee after quitting college two classes short of graduation from Florida Southern College. He then began to hone his songwriting skills, penning more than one hundred songs per year at one point, and one of his songs, “Lead Me On”, was recorded by Steve Holy on his 2006 album Brand New Girlfriend. Eventually, Wicks caught the attention of RCA Records executives, who signed him to a recording contract in late 2007. While he was working on his debut album, Wicks was also picked as a cast member for Fox Networks’ reality TV

series Nashville. Due to poor ratings, however, Nashville was cancelled after its second episode. RCA then released Wicks’ debut single, “Stealing Cinderella”, which he cowrote with George Teren and Rivers Rutherford. He debuted the song at his first Grand Ole Opry appearance in August 2007. Shortly after the song’s release, University of Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer heard it. Fulmer said the song “hit [him] like a ton of bricks,” so he contacted Wicks, arranging a private performance at his daughter Courtney’s wedding. The single produced the biggest debut for any new country artist in all of 2007, with fifty-two of the stations on Billboard’s survey adding it in its first official week of airplay. It was also the fastest-

climbing debut country single in 2007, reaching a peak of #5 on the country charts in January, as well as #56 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was included on Wicks’ debut album Starting Now, which was released on January 22, 2008 and peaked at #7 on the Top Country Albums charts. Wicks co-wrote all but one of the album’s tracks. “All I Ever Wanted” was released in April 2008 as the album’s second single, and peaked at #14 by the end of the year. A third single, “Man of the House”, followed in January 2009, entering Top 40 in February, and peaked at #27. Chuck will be performing on Sunday, August 8th at the Willow Creek Winery for their continuing ‘Jammin at the Creek’ concert series. For tickets visit www.clicketix. com.

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Architectural Digest Spectacular ‘Green’ Estate on Lake Erie BY IAN BIGGS

and Rich, working with builder Jim Alexander and On the over 800 miles of the builders architect Chuck shoreline around Lake Erie Smith, came up with a ‘green you will find some truly home’ that gave a “great feel” spectacular proprieties. according to the owner. Many grand homes from The timber frame home days gone past can be found took almost three years to and lots of quaint cottages build. It is constructed of dot the shores. However, one reclaimed wood with fifty such home certainly stands percent coming from a tear out in its uniqueness and down factory in Jamestown, environmentally friendly while the rest came from a construction. former arsenal in Allentown, “Sanctuary” in Dictionary. Pennsylvania. The builders com has Sanctuary listed as dug five geothermal wells that “a place of refuge” as one of use boosters to heat and cool its definitions, and it is just the home. that. The owner attests that the The property sits on 16 house is “really tight” and acres of lakefront prime real storms outside are almost indiscernible. Radiant heat through the heart of pine wood, ceramic and porcelain tile floors in five zones controls the heating of the home. The owner said that the home is built so well that he could “heat it with a candle, and cool it with an ice cube”. The home also uses some flooring from the original cottage. Driving up to the home, one immediately notices the unique contemporary design of the home, yet it retains features of grand lakeside estates, such as the Porte cochere. This was a feature that the owners wanted as it retains the feeling of one of these mansions. “Many of the older homes on the lake had a porte cochere as they saw no need for a garage being that they were primarily used for summer cottages” said the owner. The two double doors were uniquely designed by New Energy Works from Farmington, NY using Jarrah (an extremely dense wood from Western Australia) and Cypress. The two woods are also used throughout the home in other locations, The kitchen consists of all custom cabinetry made from including the custom built cypress and Jarrah wood, a dense wood from Western kitchen. The living room has Australia. Gaggenau appliances complete the picture. cathedral ceilings and a large estate (with an adjoining nine acres available) and 1000 feet of lake-frontage. The owners found the property on their way to Pittsburgh for a birthday party for their niece. They fell in love with the seclusion of the property, the beach and they felt that it had good energy. With the property purchased in 1995, it took some time for the owners to decide what type of home they wanted to build on the property. Working with Fredonia architect Rich Peebles, their vision came to fruition. The owners were concerned that they wanted a home to take advantage of the gorgeous lake views,

The living room (pictured top) has cathedral ceilings and a large stone fireplace that was saved from the original cottage. Walls in the living room are double thick for added sound insulation. The ‘tea house’ (bottom right) is a favorite place of the owners.

stone fireplace that was saved from the original cottage. Walls in the living room are double thick for added sound insulation. Up a few steps from the living room one finds the kitchen with its high end Gagganau appliances, built in wok and stove with steamer. The home also has a cathedral ceiling library with ship style bunks and a glass walled sunroom, perfect for those sunny winter days. The multi-level home has a cozy master suite replete with two walk in closets, a Jacuzzi bath and separate steam

shower. The countertops in the bathroom were used from a cherry tree that was on the property. The home truly does feel cozy and special. In addition to the main home, there is a basswood barn that dates back to 1843 which the owners have redone, a bridge with ‘tea house’ which was built using three telephone poles then decked with pressurized lumber, (where the construction workers would lunch) a two car garage with caretakers apartment. (The garage has heating and a/c), and a year round guest house and large pond.

“The home has to be seen to be appreciated as pictures do not do it justice” said Diana Holt, of Howard Hanna Holt Realty, the listing agent for the home. She touts it as the”best kept secret” on the lake. The owners have enjoyed living in the home and truly enjoy their “Sanctuary”. But it is time for them to move to a warmer climate, though no doubt with green features and unique architecture, this will go on to become one of the great estates of Lake Erie. For more information visit www. howardhannaholt.com

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Garden Gone Wild

Day Trippin’

“Yes, a Garden is a Work in Progress, Much Like Life”

Buffalo’s ‘Infringement Festival’ Celebrates Art Under the Radar

BY LINDA YATES As the late American dancer Isadora Duncan said, “Don’t let them tame you.” I believe my garden has adopted that slogan or philosophy on life perhaps. It is definitely “a jungle out there”. The gardens are wild and a bit out of control. It’s really quite beautiful but also a little scary. We had another horrific weekend of cool and rainy weather, but today summer came back! The plants are in a bit of shock and kind of droopy from the sudden heat of mid July. They don’t know how to act and neither do I. Am I hot or cold? Am I busy or slow? Should I go or stay? I really haven’t minded the breaks in the action. A rainy cold day is sometimes a relief. And so the garden has had to fend for itself. It didn’t care whether we came to it or not. It’s a wild thing and will do what it will with or without us. I wish I could just kick back and enjoy it. That’s a harried mind. You can work off stress while pulling, pruning, whacking and tossing out unwanted material. It’s an act of organizing and creating order. Yes, it is a work in progress like much of everything else in life, so it may not actually get ‘done’ or finished but it certainly feels good to make a dent in it. So grab the gloves and tools

Eleven days and nights will see the streets of the city transformed into a melting pot of talented performers, musicians, and unique artists from the Buffalo area and well beyond. You can work off stress while pulling, pruning, whacking An arts event unlike any other and tossing out unwanted material. It’s an act of organizing in Western New York, the 5th and creating order. So grab the gloves and tools and a annual Buffalo Infringement wheelbarrow and have at it for a while and see what it does Festival is back with over for your well being.

intriguing visitors from parts beyond. Film and video are receiving more attention in 2009 than in any previous year, including feature-length documentaries, experimental shorts, and installations. The festival’s definition of “art” is as loose as the rules for applying to participate: anyone who submits a proposal by the deadline in the spring is automatically included, provided the proposed work is both legal and physically possible. Artists pay no entry fee and keep 100% of any admission price they charge. The festival asks only that they donate a few hours of volunteer time to the overall event. No single style or aesthetic predominates throughout the festival; some events are intended for mature audiences, while many are suitable for viewers of all ages. In keeping with the grassroots, do-it-yourself nature of Infringement, audience members are invited to post reviews of events they

have seen on the festival’s blog, www.infringebuffalo. blogspot.com. All of this will take place in the most diverse array of venues ever assembled in WNY, from long-established cultural organizations like the Albright-Knox and Hallwalls to newcomers to the scene like Sugar City, the Yard, and Gallery 464; and from the Allendale Theatre to Club Diablo. Bookstores, coffeehouses, art galleries, and cocktail lounges are all in the mix, along with live radio broadcasts and Allen Street itself. Each event has a separate admission fee of $10 or less, with many productions being presented either free of charge or on a pay-whatyou-can basis. (There is no cover charge for attending the festival itself.) The 2009 festival is the result of many months of planning by an ad hoc, nonhierarchical collection of volunteers from the local theater and arts community - a record number of them participating for the first time this year. Buffalo’s elevenday extravaganza is the largest in an international circuit of summertime “infringement” festivals. (For information on events in other cities, see www. infringementfestival.com.) The full schedule for the festival will be available online at www.infringebuffalo.org and distributed in the July 23 issue of Artvoice. Last-minute changes are inevitable given the nature of the festival, and the most current version of the schedule is always available on the website, along with latebreaking updates.

300 presentations in over 40 venues around Buffalo and Allentown. The celebration takes place Thursday, July 23-Sunday, August 2. Eleven days and nights will see the streets of the city transformed into a melting pot of talented performers, musicians, and unique artists from the Buffalo area and well beyond. “Infringement” has become one of the most talked-about highlights of summer in Buffalo, and it’s no wonder why. Traveling from one venue to another, audiences encounter all sorts of activities, including (but hardly limited to) experimental and conventional theater, bands a of every stripe, stand-up t comedy, street theater, dance, hip-hop poetry, puppetry, and t visual art. No less than ten Chautauqua Theatre Presents Tennessee Williams Classic separate music showcases in CHAUTAUQUA - On Louis tenement in the midst Salesman) leads the company venues all over Buffalo will n rSaturday, July 25th to Sunday, of the Great Depression, Tom on a journey through another mix hometown favorites with August 2nd, The Glass -- an aspiring poet with a dead American masterpiece. Menagerie will be performed end day job -- his overbearing Location is at the Bratton mother Amanda, and his Theater in the Chautauqua ,at the Chautauqua Theatre. h The delicate glass animals painfully shy sister Laura, Institution, Chautauqua NY Every Thursday through August 27th - board 4:45pm Cruise Chautauqua Lake and in the Wingfield family await a “gentleman caller” 14722. enjoy dinner aboard the Chautauqua Belle while listening to your favorite music with a For more information or professional DJ on board taking requests for your favorite songs. We also have a full bar nliving room are not the only who they hope will save them tsouls in danger of shattering from their own dashed dreams for a complete schedule of for you to enjoy alcoholic beverages. BBQ Chicken or Ribs dinner (catered by Toms BBQ rin the searing memory play and diminished expectations. performances and events, Pit). Reservations Required by 12:00PM on the Day of Cruise Info and Reservations here that launched the career of Artistic Director Ethan contact: 716-357-6250 or visit 1-716-269-BELL (2355) Location: Chautauqua Belle, 78 Water St., Mayville, NY 14757 Tennessee Williams. In a St. McSweeny (Death of a www.ciweb.org and a wheelbarrow and have at it for a while and see what it does for your well being. Its part of the balancing act we all have to find for ourselves. The yin and yang of life, of keeping our mind, body and soul in harmony with nature. And yes, she is wild and unruly at times like ourselves and our wild gardens who say “don’t try to tame us too much”. We all need some space to dance our dance. So let’s try to remember to do what feels right but not to control every detail and to leave room for a few unexpected visitors to happen by. So now

I put away the pruners, loppers, glove, rake and wheel barrow and sit back and look at a tidier view knowing darn well that I probably am the only one who really notices, but yet it makes me feel organized and in balance and in harmony with the earth. So till next time, put on your Lion Tamer outfit and remember that it’s all about the climb, not the mountains. Linda Yates is a garden consultant and offers tours of her own garden. For more info, contact Linda at 4832668.

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My name is Richard Leeper, Sr. I am 62-years-old and have been married to my wife, Kathie for 44 years. We have 3 children - 2 sons and a daughter. Our daughter is now deceased. We also have 4 grandchildren. I love to fish on Chautauqua Lake and am well-known for having played in many rock bands. I sing and play the saxophone. I had been in good health unitl Nov. 2006 when, for some reason, I had a complete bleed-out in my body. The doctors did not know why. My kidneys shut down and now I am on dialysis. If you are blood type “B” or “O” and would like to be Richie’s living kidney donor, please contact Jeanette Ostrom at (716) 450-8958 or e-mail [email protected]. To the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you just may be the world. Thank you from the Western New York Kidney Connection.

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Ghost Walk at Lily Dale Take a Spooky Tour in this Spiritually Charged Place LILY DALE - Some people define “ghost” and “spirit” differently. Find out as our night time walking tour of Lily Dale begins at the Auditorium why. We will begin with a brief overview of Spiritualism and the unseen realms. A brief history of how Lily Dale got started, and how it rapidly grew to become the world’s largest center for the religion of Spiritualism gets us started. We will walk past many of the old “haunts” of Lily Dale. At the Healing Temple “spirit lights” have been caught on film as the healers work, channeling spirit help to those in need. We’ll stop by our historic museum, once a one room schoolhouse. There are paintings which have been precipitated onto canvas by unseen hands. Going by the lake, where spirits have often manifested in the mist, we finish our walk and learn about Lily Dale’s rich, interesting history and hear a few ghost stories to

end the tour. As we walk by the entrance gate to the present grounds, you will notice the original site where the first summer meetings took place. This is now called the Leolyn Hotel, and ghosts of the past still linger there. It is now again part of present day Lily Dale, but many overlook this special place. The Leolyn Woods is a rare gem of remaining “old growth” forest in New York State. Many of its ancient trees were seedlings before the white man walked this land. The spirits of Native Americans still come to touch some of those who walk through this area. In the woods is an energy “vortex” called Inspiration Stump. We’ll linger at this location at the end our our walk, to sense the presence of Spirit. If it is pouring out, our tour will end in Assembly Hall, where the Spirits have helped seekers almost as many years as the “Stump”. Our tour will end at these

spiritually charged spots. Those wishing to linger after the tour may do so. If rainy, be sure to bring an umbrella. The rain won’t “dampen our spirits”. The tour requires about an hour of walking and some stair climbing. Those with any handicapped restrictions are welcome to attend as best they can. We encourage you to have your own transportation. All of your Ghost Walk hosts are familiar with Lily Dale and its “haunts”. Each has a special love for “the Dale” and its history. No two tours are alike. While there is never a guarantee that you’ll see a ghost or sense a Spirit, you’re sure to gain a better understanding of them and of Lily Dale. The Ghost tour will be Wednesday, July 29th from 9:30-11:30pm at the Lily Dale Auditorium. The fee is $25 per person and does not include the gate fee. For more information go to www.lilydaleassembly. com

A Center For Prayer Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Lily Dale

Price: $359,000 Located in the “Shepardson Flats” area, this “family friendly” house offers lots of room on the 3 acre property w/in-ground heated pool, pond and private porch w/views. Gourmet kitchen w/wet bar, formal dining room, LR w/fireplace, family room w/pool table. Hardwood staircase leads to spacious master bedroom and bath with “His and Her” sinks and balcony porch overlooking the landscaped front entrance. Three other bedrooms and a full bath round out the 2nd floor. Also features barn to store a few toys .. or maybe horses? Invisable dog fence system. Many improvements have made this home one of the most sought after homes in the very popular Bemus Point School District. Walk to the Village of Bemus Point and enjoy the public beach, shopping, night life, golf, and more!

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There are many ways of praying and reaching to the Spirit Realms and the Divine. One way used by the Celts and many Native American tribes is the sweat lodge ceremony. Lily Dale’s lodge is a structure made of saplings bent over to form a small dome high enough to crawl and sit up in. Usually about 25 people are able to squeeze in to form 2 circles around the center, where a stone people’s pit is located. Stones are heated red-hot in a fire near the lodge. These are then brought into the pit. Water is poured onto the stones, creating a sacred breath which helps us to center and pray. The sweat lodge ceremony

can last anywhere from under an hour to several hours, depending on the lodge leader and the needs of those attending. All lodge leaders have many years of experience doing these ceremonies. No two ceremonies are alike. Appropriate attire for Lily Dale’s lodges include shorts and a T-shirt, although some women choose the more traditional long (below knee) skirt and a T-shirt that covers the elbows. Please bring a towel and a dry change of clothes. No bathing suits please. Attendance is first come, first served up to 24 participants. We do reserve the right to turn away people whose presence may be

disharmonious in the group. If there are enough latecomers after the first 24, and there is interest, there many be another lodge about 2-1/2 hours after the original one. There is no fee for participation, but goodwill offerings to defray costs are gratefully appreciated. Please note: Inside the lodge it can get very hot and crowded. If you have any health concerns about such conditions, or concerns about the health of other participants (e.g. HIV, hepatitis B, etc.) please discuss them beforehand with your doctor. Participation is open, voluntary, and at your own risk. For more information visit: www.lilydaleassembly.com

Wine

producers…such as Miracle Farms…a very popular farm in the Fredonia area.” Featured foods will be from: Yerico Farms, Betty Ebling’s Hotdogs, The Bavarian Nut Company, Karolee’s Country Kitchen, Franklin’s Honey and Apples, and Rinconcito Criollo Spanish Food. While you’re enjoying the wine and food, both days will hum to the rhythms of various local bands. On Saturday the groups featured are Side Effect and Heard of Buffalo. Sunday attendees will be able to enjoy the sounds of Amanda Nagurney and Joe Childs, and also, The Blast. Edwin tells me “Classic rock and jazz… music that people can tap their feet to, and get up and dance if they want.” As is that isn’t enough, currently over thirty crafters scheduled to have their creations for sale.

The festival began when William and Jason Merritt (the founder or Merritt Winery and his son) attended the Finger Lakes Wine festival and realized there was no wine festival in the western part of the state. They founded the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival in order to showcase the area’s rich heritage and wine production. Although the festival is only in its second year it has grown from only five or six wineries the first year to 27 wineries this year. Attendees will receive a complimentary wine glass for tasting, and can also purchase wines by the bottle. Tickets are available for a single day and a discounted two day pass. There is also a reduced price ticket for a designated driver (always a good idea). Tickets may be purchase online at agcwinefestival.com.

The group was founded by vocalist Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire with guitarist Peter Banks and pianist Tony Kaye. Over the years, the group and members changed multiple times. The lineup for the current tour is Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White, with Benoit David as lead vocalist and Oliver Wakeman on keyboards. Howe will also be playing with Asia, the super-group he formed with vocalist/bassist John Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer, and keyboardist Geoff Downes in 1981. All four original members will be playing at the August 2 show. The group made their mark with their self-titled debut album, which was number one on the charts and included the classics “Heat of the Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell.”

Arriving on the scene at the same time as MTV, the group was among the first (and most frequently) played acts on the network. After releasing their second album, “Alpha”, in 1983 the group broke up, with Wetton the first to leave. They reformed the following year, the first of many such transformations. In 2006, the four founding members reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their formation with a world tour. They released “Phoenix” in 2008, the first new studio album with all four original members since “Alpha.” “We’re very proud to get such a large band,” Ferguson said. The band will play at the arena on August 2. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. To learn more, visit www.jamestown savingsbankicearena.com

County Parking Ramp. Along with Komedy Kollege another first for the Lucille Ball birthday celebration is the Desilu Family Picnic to be held at 59 Lucy Lane and features games such as spoon racing, sack racing and tugof-war with prizes (according to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Web site.) The event will start at noon and costs

$45. Lucille Ball was born in Celeron, NY, Aug. 6, 1911 and died in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Apr. 26, 1989. More event information may be obtained by calling The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown at (716) 484-0800 or by visiting their Web site, located at: www. lucy-desi.com.

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Barrington Cellars, Eagle Crest Vineyards, Niagara Landing, and Willow Creek Winery. Many of the wineries will be featuring wines made with grapes considered to be New York State natives, such as Catawba, Niagara, and Concord. Edwin adds, “New York State is very famous for its Riesling.” He goes on, “Most of the wineries have their flagship wines, and those will definitely be on hand.” But, who can drink wine without a bit of nosh? The festival will also be a terrific farmers market, Edwin points out; “The premise behind it (the festival) is a farmers market and we do have wineries, crafters, and agricultural

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Entertainment MONDAYS

Family Night, buy one get one free kids meals 12 and under and

$1.00 in free tokens for the arcarde with the purchase of a kids meal. Family Fun for All!

TUESDAYS

Trivia night, from 8-10pm. Draft night with $1.00 off all domestic drafts. You cannot believe how much fun this is. Come see what everybody’s talking about!

WEDNESDAYS

Special Event Night, Check out our Website, Facebook, or MySpace page for current Wednesday events through the summer.

THURSDAYS

Karaoke night, the area’s best and longest running - 10 years and going strong! Join the area’s best karaoke singers and the lake’s best!!

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS We offer the area’s best live entertain-

ment and dancing.

Come meet your friends and party. Bands from all over the U.S. perform from 10pm-2am each Friday and Saturday all season. Check out our website: bemuspointcasino.com for more information. $5 Cover for most bands. Must be 21 for most shows.

Featuring Friday, July 24th

Saturday, July 25th

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Hard-Driving Rock & Roll

Come Out and have a Good Time!

SUNDAYS

Dueling Pianos, adult comedy show, from 9-11pm.

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“first jump into the classic rock genre.” For a first jump, it’s a big one. In fact, ‘big’ might be the best word for describing both the groups and their music. Formed in 1968, ‘Yes’ has existed in one form or another for four decades. From their debut album, “Yes”, to “Magnification” released in 2001, the band experimented with sound on a large scale. They have included full orchestras in their symphonicrock compositions, some of which have been 20 minutes long. “Close to the Edge” and “Fragile” display their complex and mystical style and are considered by some to be their best pieces.

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judges selected by the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center. The cake is free and the event is held at the Tracy Center 12:15pm Friday. Free viewing of “I Love Lucy” episodes will take place at 9pm Friday at the

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