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BigFoot? - Who Knew!

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at 3:49pm. 136 Views, 0 Comments.

A Bigfoot Weekend

We Wan Chu Cottages announces the first annual Chautauqua Lake Bigfoot Expo to be held Sunday, May 6th at the Chautauqua Suites including national Bigfoot speakers, local Bigfoot expeditions, adult and child friendly activities, and a golf tournament at WoodCrest Golf Course on Saturday, May 5th. Andy Dawes from Bemus Point Pottery will be making the Bigfoot Trophies for the events. Over 1.6 million viewers watch Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" each week and almost half a dozen Bigfoot sightings have been reported in the western New York and Pennsylvania area within the last several years

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Love of the Lake Antique Boat Show To Be Held July 8-10 in Bemus Point

Monday, July 4th, 2011 at 10:08pm. 657 Views, 0 Comments.

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Not only does David Wesp, chairman of the 14th annual antique and classic boat show, enjoy his antique, but he wants to pass the passion he has for it along to others.

"It's a beautiful thing ... to get a boat done, enjoy the lake and have others enjoy it," he said. Wesp began his love of antique boats when he started work to restore his first, at 16 years old.

"It became a passion," he said. Restoring the boats is a passion he shares with his family.

Twenty-six years ago, in fact, he asked his wife to marry him ... on the boat that he said will some day belong to his daughter, who shares his passion for working and riding on the vessel, along with traveling to boat shows with her father.

They are boat shows like the one that will be…

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JHS Orchestra To Hold Concert Saturday

Thursday, April 28th, 2011 at 10:34pm. 401 Views, 0 Comments.

The Jamestown High School Concert Orchestra will hold its annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Merton P. Corwin Auditorium at Jamestown High School. The string and full orchestras will perform pieces including the allegro movement from "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by W.A. Mozart, "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin, "The Great Gate of Kiev" by M. Moussorgsky and music from the motion picture "Pirates of the Caribbean." The performance will be given in memory of Russell L. Johnson, former JHS orchestra director, and will include a tribute as well. Pictured above are Zane Franco, Matthew Lefford, Ryan Lindfors, Cindy Chen, Michelle Ferry, Kathryn Feather, Samantha Ventura and

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Chautauqua Institution Midweek Vespers Set

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at 8:30pm. 414 Views, 0 Comments.

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David Allen Coester

CHAUTAUQUA- Hurlbut Community Church in Chautauqua Institution will feature special guest David Allen Coester at its midweek vespers worship service on Wednesday. The weekly family music and arts worship events will begin with a 5:30 p.m. dinner, with the service beginning at 6 p.m.

A native of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Coester began playing the guitar when he was a teenager and soon thereafter became a member of a high-school rock 'n' roll band. Later, when introduced to classical guitar, he completely altered his musical direction, and he now specializes in classical music.

Coester earned both Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Since then, he has continued music…

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Chautauqua Institution Airing on PBS January 31st at 10 pm EST

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 at 1:11pm. 526 Views, 0 Comments.

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Lecture Platform; Bethany McLean

Explore ‘Path to the Civil War’ with events in Colonial Williamsburg, Washington DC

Popular Entertainment: Natalie Merchant

Popular Entertainment: Clint Black

Premier Date Set for PBS Documentary ‘Chautauqua: An American Narrative’

Chautauqua Wins Livable Community Award at International Competition

Popular Enter: Steve Martin Performing With the Steep Canyon Rangers

New Chief Marketing Officer Prepares Chautauqua Fro Response to Documentary

Popular Entertainment: Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Popular Entertainment: Apollo’s Fire; “Come to the River”

Airing on PBS, January 31, 10 p.m. ET

Chautauquans around the United States will have an opportunity to introduce friends, family and neighbors to Chautauqua…

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Chautauqua Rib-Fest Kicks Off In Celoron Today

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 9:47pm. 1750 Views, 0 Comments.

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CELORON - There will be some familiar faces behind the barbecue Wednesday when the 2010 Celoron Rib-Fest & Classic Car Show begins.

Four of the five vendors that were part of last year's rib fest in Celoron will be returning, preparing barbecue cuisine from pulled pork, full and half-rack ribs and more items featuring specialty sauces.

The Celoron Rib-Fest Committee announces the national touring rib teams returning to Lucille Ball Memorial Park starting Wednesday will be Sgt. Oink's BBQ Co., My Happy Place and Smokin' Joe's Hog Wild Barbeque. Also, local Jamestown vendor Bulldog Barbeque will also be returning. New this year to the Celoron rib fest will be the Hog Wild BBQ Co. from Warren.

The 2010 Celoron Rib-Fest & Classic Car Show will be held…

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Celeron NY Ribfest at Beautiful Chautauqua Lake June 9,10,11,12th 2010

Sunday, May 9th, 2010 at 8:02pm. 3530 Views, 0 Comments.

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3 National Touring Rib Cooking Teams joined by local teams, Bulldog Barbeque and The Hog Wild Barbeque Co. serving the best in BBQ cuisine

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We have not forgotten the children. We plan an expansive, larger than last year, where kids can ride all the rides for one low price. Kids of any age can get their face painted by a classic artist and can make their own special rainbow pixie candy stick. Bring the kids, come early and stay late.

Beer Tent & Wine Tasting.                                        beer_79                                          

Enjoy a stroll through Lucille Ball Memorial Park and…

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2010 Chautauqua Lake Erie Art Trail Preview Show, April 5th-April 30th

Sunday, April 11th, 2010 at 10:22pm. 690 Views, 0 Comments.

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Chautauqua Lake Erie Art Trail Open Studio Tour, Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-30, 2010.
Mark your calendars for the 2010  Chautauqua Art Trail Open Studio Tour where each of 25 participating artists will open their studios and share their works and skills with you in an intimate and informal setting.  For more information on the artists, lodging and driving directions visit www.ChautauquaArtTrail.com

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Celebrate Food and Wine This Weekend!Thursday, April 8, 2010 8:41 PM in Chautauqua County

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at 8:51pm. 557 Views, 0 Comments.

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Spring has arrived in Chautauqua County and southwestern New York.  Celebrate local farms, foods and wine this weekend with Winemakers' Dinners and a Pride of Chautauqua Expo. Earth Day activities start April 22nd and continue through the weekend.
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Try a Winemakers Dinner for fine cuisine made by local chefs in partnership with local wineries.  Dinners are offered April 10 and 17.  In May, the Chautauqua County Wine Trail hosts its annual Wine & Cheese weekend May 1-2. For more information on both the dinners and the event, see the Wine Trail's latest newsletter.

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Bob Newhart returns to Chautauqua Institution

Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at 9:31am. 480 Views, 0 Comments.

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Legendary comedian Bob Newhart returns to Chautauqua Institution to close the 2010 Season with an Amphitheater performance on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Newhart's career has spanned two-successful television shows and 14 feature films. He has sold millions of comedy albums worldwide and still performs to sell-out crowds all over the country. With his dry wit and wry smile, he continues to bring warmth and laughter to generations of fans.

Tickets are now on sale and preferred seating is available. Orders can be placed online 24 hours a day or by phone, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling (716) 357-6250. You may also purchase tickets in person at Chautauqua's Main Gate Box Office during these hours.

Click here to learn about other 2010 Amphitheater…

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