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June 21, 2012 Edition – Summer Events – D

If you Build It, They will Come

DFT Communications Floating Stage stands apart in performing arts By Scott Wise Star Staff Writer

Eleven years ago, Dan Dalpra didn’t know that would be the last year that the Bemus Bay Pops performed their annual concert on the roof of his Bemus Point restaurant, the Italian Fisherman. That was because one year later, they’d be performing on a one-ofa-kind ﬂoating stage. “The last year, we were starting to get a little worried about the roof,” said Dalpra. “We contacted Pepsi and some other groups to help sponsor the DFT Communications Floating Stage. Nobody had really heard of one before that, but we figured, ‘how hard could it be?’” After researching and gaining understanding of what the process would entail, there was no holding Dalpra back. He and his team found a company in Knoxville, Tennesee that could manufacture the stage, at a weight capacity of

65,000 lbs., set to safely hold more than 200 people. Once the stage itself was taken care of, they hunted down a company to design and build the unique structure to the top. “We wanted a similar theme to the Sydney Opera House,” said Dalpra. “We found a company in Colorado who could do it. The rest is history.” And what a history is has been. Since that first year, the Floating Stage has grown to host some sort of event nearly every night of the week during the summer season. “We decided to do something more than once a year,” said Dalpra. “So we started events on Sunday afternoons. We found sponsors to do multiple shows. People brought their own chairs down and the whole thing evolved from there.” Annual shows like Chautauqua Idol and the Light the Lakes event have become a hit with local residents, but

don’t expect Dalpra to let a sleeping dog lie. “We just keep looking for innovative ways to generate revenue, so the stage can become self-supporting,” said Dalpra. “Our yearly budget is about $300,000, but the stage and the Bemus Bay Pops generate around $12-14 million a year for this region.” In the beginning, all the events at the stage were free. Due to cutbacks from sponsors during the recession, Dalpra had to institute some changes to the policy- but the stage is still a great place for a local family destination. “We wanted to keep the shows free, so we figured out what services people would be willing to pay for,” said Dalpra. “We found out most didn’t like lugging their chairs to the stage three hours before a show to hold a spot, so we bought lawn chairs and sold tickets for those chairs. Of course, it’s still open to the public to sit in the street or pull up on their boats.”

Maintenance on a ﬂoating stage with a decade under it’s belt has been pretty easy going, with the most intense jobs being power-washing and cleaning up the area. But as the stage grows older, Dalpra foresees some usual maintenance needs. “The canvas will likely need some adjustments soon,” said Dalpra. “We’ll have to work with the ﬂoats underneath, and possible replace them, as well as some of the pressure treated wood in the stage. But overall, it’s held up great for ten years in business.” With his eye always on the future, Dalpra has a great vision for what the stage could someday become. “We’d love to expand the size of it at some point,” said Dalpra. “As we get more and more acts in, we need to have dressing rooms. People want to use it for weddings and such, but we need more of a kitchen set up to really do what we’d like. When things with the economy turn around, we’ll see more opportunities for growth.”

June 21, 2012 Edition – Summer Events – D

Shania Twain Tribute

Breaking in the 2012 season for the Bemus Bay Pops Concert Series is performer Shania Twin. Twin, who’s real name is Donna Huber, will be performing on Sunday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m. The show, sponsored by Star Media Group, will bring one of the best-known and most well respected Shania Twain tribute acts to the DFT Communications Floating Stage. Donna’s childhood was not a typical one. Her father was in “Retail” and was transferred frequently. Because Donna traveled often as a child, this type of life became normal for her and she continues to travel to this day because of the entertainment business she has chosen. After leaving home, Donna settled in the small village of Thessalon, Ontario. She resided there for 3 years and was extremely successful with her small bakery business which she operated from her farm house situated on 160 acres of land. She then moved to Sudbury to live and work with her sister. It was here that she was surprised and pleased to receive compliments from strangers commenting on how she looks like “Shania Twain”. Even Shania Twain had commented that after seeing a poster of Donna, “I thought that was me!!! Donna is the best ‘Shania Twain Tribute out there.’” Donna put in countless hours practicing to sing like Shania, watching her videos over and over, studying to emulate her moves and the way she presented herself.

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Pow Wow Season 2012 in Seneca Territory

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and various social dances which highlight our local The Seneca Nation of Indians Seneca singers and instruments.” July visitors to the City of Native arts, crafts and food Salamanca and the Seneca vendors will be open for Nation of Indians, Albusiness when the gates legany territory will have open at 10:00 a.m. on both the chance to experience days of the pow wow. Exa competitive pow wow pect to find a whole menu event. Pow wows are celof Native foods including ebrations of Native Ameri- fry bread, Indian tacos, can identity and exprescorn soup and strawberry sion. All are welcome to drink for sale. Some of attend and experience the the territory’s best bead sights, sounds and tastes workers, basket makers that have made pow wows and carvers will have their a modern-day cultural handiwork on display and phenomenon. for sale. The weekend of, July A colorful grand entry of 21-22, the 23rd Annual all the dancers will kickSeneca Pow Wow 2012 will off the pow wow at noon be held at Veteran’s Park on and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday Broad Street in Salamanca, and noon on Sunday. The NY and will feature drum dancers will be led into the and dance competitions arena by the eagle staff as as well as Native food, arts well as this year’s honored and craft vendors. The first head dancers Pierce HarSeneca community pow rison from Phoenix, AZ wow was held in July of and Denise One Star from 1989 and has since become Mission, SD. This year’s an annual event. Accordhost northern drum is ing to Seneca Pow Wow Blackfoot Crossing from Donna met with an agent in the music 2012 committee chair Calgary, Alberta and the business and after listening to her sing, Pamela Bowen, “While host southern drum are the pow wows are not a part Southern Boyz from Lawand not to mention her uncanny resemof our culture historically, ton, OK. Pow wow visitors blance to one of country music’s most my understanding is that will be kept informed of beautiful and successful women, it was early organizers began what’s going on by our naobvious that Donna was about to embark holding them on our tertionally renown pow wow on something that would change her life ritories as a way to extend MC, Dennis Bowen, Sr., a forever. our hand in friendship to member of the Seneca Naour neighbors and other tion of Indians now residThey worked to put a band together, Nations from across the ing in Tuba City, AZ. practiced for a few months, and the rest country. It is a borrowed Fancy feather dancers and is history. Donna has been on the road custom but we try to infuse since March of 1996 as the most successful the pow wow with our own jingle dress dancers, tiny tots and elders are just Tribute Act in Canada and throughout the unique Seneca culture by some of the categories of showcasing our Iroquois United States and Europe. dance competitions that dance styles, such as the will be held. There’s no smoke dance competition

dancing without the drums so a drum contest will be on-going throughout the weekend. The first pow wow in North America to sponsor a smoke dance contest was the Keeper of the Western Door Pow Wow here in Salamanca. It’s tradition now so expect to see some of the best smoke dancers in the world competing against the songs of Seneca singer John Block. There are several different stories of how pow wows originated. Some believe that the pow wow originated among the Southern Plains nations. Some say pow wow is a word that comes from Native peoples along the east coast implying pow wows originated in the east. Whatever the origin we believe that pow wow represents the good spirit of hospitality and that is common to us all! With that in mind, all are welcome. Every weekend during the summer months there are pow wows across Indian country. Thousands of singers, dancers, and vendors follow the pow wow trail that goes all over the entire continent to celebrate their respective cultures and compete in drum and dance competitions. More information on the pow wow can be found at www.senecapowwow.org. Like us on Facebook @ SenecaPowWowAssociation.

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June 21, 2012 Edition – Summer Events – D

The Scandinavian Folk Festival

$80,000

Q: How long has the festival been in existence?

father of modern Swedish literature.

A: The 2012 Festival will be the 11th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival. It is sponsored by the American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation.

A: On Friday, a Swedish meatball dinner will be served. On Saturday and Sunday, a menu of at least 10 Swedish foods will be served. On Sunday, we will feature Swedish pancakes in the morning and korv burgers all day. In addition, there will also be vendors featuring American-style foods.

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A: There will be continuous music including folk dancing and musicians from Sweden, lectures*, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and vendors. In addition, there will be a midsummer festival, bonfire, Swedish meatball-cooking contest (with $100 first prize) and Swedish Folk Dance Worship Service. A Viking Village with Viking Ship will be on display and the Children and Family Center will have continuous children’s activities such as Swedish coin scramble and crafts. Visitors can enter a Kaffe Stuga (coffee house) and enjoy a Swedish treat, or attend a loppis (Swedish ﬂea market). The festival will also include a “Made in Jamestown” booth with locally made items, a Festival gift shop, and a Viking Kubb (lawn game) tournament. *Lectures include presentations around the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Swedes were the third largest ethnic group on the boat. The 100th anniversary of the birth of Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved thousand of Jews from Hungary with fake Swedish passports, and the 100th anniversary of the death of August Strindburg, the

Q: What types of food will be featured?

Q: Where is the festival held and how many do you expect to attend?

A: We are located at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds on Route 60. We expect 3,200 to attend.

Q: Any new features?

A: Swedish Meatball Cooking Contest is new. The Swedish Folk Dance Worship Service has been done before but not in the past two years.

Q: What are some interesting facts about the Swedish culture in Jamestown?

A: In the 1920’s, Jamestown had a higher percentage of Swedish people than any other city in the United States and 75% of all businesses were owned or managed by Swedes. Most Swedes in Jamestown have ancestors who immigrated in the period from 1870 to 1920 so are now in the third or fourth generation so the Festival is one way to reconnect to one’s roots as well as the heritage of this community. The first Swedes came to Jamestown in the 1850s after moving here from Chandler’s Valley in Pennsylvania.

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Hotel California July 7 The original tribute to the Eagles – Hotel California – will appear live on the DFT Communications Floating Stage on Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 p.m. at the Bemus Bay Pops. Hotel California is a tribute to the Eagles that draws crowds of all ages with their diverse musical styles. The great musicianship and fantastic harmonies fans have come to expect in Eagles songs are all here. Hotel California prides itself on creating the illusion that audiences are listening to the actual Eagles. They’ve shared the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Gretchen Wilson and many more international artists.

Box Monkey Pack and Ship, D&F Plaza, Dunkirk Q: How long have you been in business? A: We opened the week before Christmas in 2011.

Q: How many packages have you shipped? A: In the few short months we have been opened, Box Monkey has shipped over 2,600 packages to 30 different countries.

Q: What shipping carriers can your customers choose from? A: We are an authorized service provider for Fedex, UPS, DHL and USPS.

Q: How do you solve shipping problems for your customers? A: If you ship with us, we act as your agent to resolve shipping or damage issues.

Hotel California’s tribute to the Eagles draws crowds of all ages with different musical styles: New Country, Classic Rock and dance featuring hits such as, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Desperado, Get Over It and many more. Their great harmonies have been enjoyed by audiences at festivals across North America and around the world. The “Hotel California” show is sponsored by Shults Auto Group.

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Q: What are your hours of operation and other contact information? A: Box Monkey is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and has extended hours during the holidays. For more information, call (716) 203-7533, or visit Box Monkey on Facebook

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Shania Twain Tribute

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Wanted - Bon Jovi Tribute Band Sunday July 1, 2012 - 2:30 pm Sponsor: Bud Light

ABBA Tribute Show - Abbamania Wednesday July 4, 2012 - 8:00 pm Sponsors: DFT Communications & Johnson Foundation

Hotel California - Eagles Tribute

Saturday July 7, 2012 - 8:00 pm Sponsor: Shults Auto Group

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Sunday July 8, 2012 - 2:30 pm Sponsor: S. Tabone Paving

Jimmy and the Soul Blazers Saturday July 14, 2012 - 8:00 pm Sponsor: Nationwide Insurance

Rod Stewart Tribute ft. Rick Larrimore Sunday July 15, 2012 - 2:30 pm Sponsor: API Heat Transfer

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Jimmy & the Soul Blazers July 14 The Ohio band Jimmy and the Soul Blazers returns to rock the Lake with their smooth Motown sounds on Saturday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m. Jimmy & the Soul Blazers have been performing since the sixties with such artists as Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Ojays, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Three Dog Night, Uriah Heap, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Sly & the Family Stone, James Gang, Jr. Walker and the All Stars, Four Tops, Ray Charles, Frankie Valli, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels and many more. The band has had an album and two forty-fives released on Kapp Records, having signed a recording contract with MCA in the seventies. They have

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Chautauqua County Fair

will kick off Tuesday with the preliminary rounds. Wednesday features Beatle Magic A: The 131st edition of the Concert, The Ultimate Beatles Chautauqua County Fair runs Experience beginning at 7:00 July 23-29. p.m. Thursday, WHUG FM Q: What’s new this year? presents the Texaco Country Showdown, America’s A: The Paul Bunyan LumberLongest Running Country jack Show will perform daily at the fair. The Wacky Rubber Talent Search. Garth Brooks, Duck Races will also be a daily Montgomery Gentry, LeeAnn performance along with all of Rimes and hundreds of counentertain in venues large & the Maytum Family Theatre try music’s top performers small, along with the Soul productions. Glen Colton will have competed in this competition. This will determine Blazer horn section, who be performing at the theatre who goes to the NYS Champiappear on the upcoming Sunday July 29 at 5:00 p.m. onships and onto Nashville for Jimmy and the Soul Blazthe finals! ers CD “Its About Time.” Q: What are some of the WNY Off-Road Racing AsDon’t miss this great con- grand stand features? sociation will be kicking up cert and lake favorite that The Budweiser Grandstands dirt at the Grandstand with has everyone dancing on will be full every night starting the next stop on their racing water. It’s a baby boomers with the Stagecoach Outriders series tour. Many Chautauqua Show on Monday featuring Co. and WNY drivers will dream come true! sharpshooting riders and compete against one another more! The demolition derby on Friday night beginning at

Q: When is the 2012 Chautauqua County Fair?

continued to tour and perform in concert and lounge format during the eighties, especially with the “reunion concerts.” Still, in the nineties the band has maintained its original personnel and repertoire to give audiences a high energy, professional show of the Motown sound and more. Now in the new millennium they continue to

7p.m. Saturday features the WNY Pro Farm Pullers tractor pull competition and Sunday features the Annual Demolition Derby Finals.

Q: Who are some of the exhibitors? A: Many Chautauqua Co and WNY businesses will be featured throughout the week in the Commercial Building and throughout the fair grounds.

Q: Are there discounted tickets for any groups or times? A: All pre-sale tickets are $7.00 now through the start of the fair. Tickets at the gate will be $9.00 the 23-29. Senior discounts are available everyday.

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‘Stars of Pop’ coming July 8 The Next Best Thing... To The Real Thing!

Coming on July 8, the Bemus Bay Pops Concert Series will be presenting the hottest modern pop show to hit the DFT Communications Floating Stage. Sponsored by S. Tabone Paving, the Stars of Pop will perform at 3:00 p.m. See Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Joe Jonas and Miley Cyrus all on the same stage….or at least

you’ll think you did! This is one lineup that the whole family can enjoy. From pop to rock to country, these amazing tribute artists look, sound and perform just like the real entertainers, performing hit after hit of some of today’s biggest songs. This show, including a live band, is the next thing to the real thing!

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Rick Larrimore returns to the Bemus Bay Pops Concert Series with another hit show on July 15. Sponsored by API Heat Transfer, the show starts at 2:30 p.m. Join from land or lake and come out to see one of the greatest Rod Stewart Tributes available! Rick grew up outside of Baltimore playing drums and singing professionally since the age of 14. Rick was inspired by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and most notably by a very young Rod Stewart when Rod was with Jeff Beck. “I’d listen to Rod sing “Let Me Love You” with my ear jammed right against one of the speakers so I wouldn’t disturb my mom and sisters”. After attending The Berklee College of Music in Boston, Rick never looked back. He hit the “Rock ‘n Roll” highway singing and playing drums throughout America. He has

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Rick Larrimore The “Ultimate” Tribute to Rod Stewart

shared the stage with countless top national acts while always refining that raspy Rod Stewart vocal style. Rick naturally credits his vocal style to Rod, as well as a fondness for Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, and his all time favorite performer, Jackie Wilson. “Jackie was THE performer before James Brown and Michael Jackson and could also sing every single note! I would like to think I have a hint of Jackie Wilson in my stage persona.” But it’s Rick’s uncanny interpretation of Rod Stewart that has mesmerized and fooled so many in his audiences even to the extreme of audience members shooting entire rolls of film before they learn it’s not the “real” Rod Stewart! While Rick’s vocal style is definitely convincing, it’s his physical resemblance to Rod that seals the deal. In airports and restaurants, Rick is always

being asked for autographs and pictures. Even Arturo Sandoval, renowned trumpet player featured on Rod’s Classic CDs and DVDs, was taken aback when he ran into Rick outside a casino show. Mr. Sandoval’s comment was ... “Wow, you DO look like Rod”! Currently Rick is in production of an original CD with an expected release in early 2010. The CD includes a very early “Rod-like” ditty entitled “Sweet Loretta”, already a big hit at Rick’s live shows. In less than five years, the “Ultimate” Tribute to Rod Stewart featuring “Blondes Have More Fun”, Rick’s dynamic six piece backup band, has created a major buzz from Las Vegas to Rio de Janeiro! As Rick says, “I invite you to come see for yourself…and accept NO substitutes!!..well, maybe one”.

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Dozens of dealers from six states feature fine antiques at the longest running antique show in the United States. For more information, visit our website at westfieldantiqueshow.com Plan to attend the Westfield Book & Paper Show. New Location! Eason Hall. New Date! Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 9 am—4 pm

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“Wanted” An Incredible Bon Jovi Experience

Bud Light sponsors the premier Bon Jovi Trbute band Wanted, the third act for this year’s Bemus Bay Pops concert series. The show begins at 2:30 p.m., and is sure to rock the house with some of America’s favorite classic rock songs. “Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band” has been recognized by Cleveland Magazine as “Cleveland’s Best Tribute Band”, and we had the great honor of performing to a SOLD OUT CROWD on October 14 at the “Best of Cleveland 2011 Party” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Wanted, is a tribute to one of the most popular and well known bands in the world – Bon Jovi. Having a history that now spans more than 25 years, Bon Jovi has performed more than 2,600 concerts in 50 different countries for tens of millions

of fans. Bon Jovi’s hits, which include Runaway, Livin’ on A Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, Wanted Dead or Alive, It’s My Life, and Have a Nice Day, to name a few, have stood the test of time and appeal to generations of music lovers. Wanted is dedicated to paying tribute to this great Rock-N-Roll band and to performing the music of Bon Jovi the way it was meant to be played and in a manner that delivers a true “Bon Jovi Experience.” Having grown up with and been inspired by the music of Bon Jovi; and having individually polished their craft performing in various bands over the years, the musicians in Wanted are now uniquely qualified and excited to bring to you Cleveland’s Premier Bon Jovi tribute band.

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Elvis Jr. Takes the Stage June 30 The real legitimate son of Elvis Presley does a special tribute show explaining his life and tribute to his father the King of Rock n’ Roll on Saturday, June 30 at 8:00 p.m. at the Bemus Bay Pops. Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. is a riveting performer with a rare capability to establish a very special rapport with his audience. His incredible singing voice, naturally reminiscent of “The King”, and fine sense of humor has thrilled audiences worldwide. Jr. has been represented by several prominent managers over the years including a thirteen year association with the late Seymour Heller, who was also Liberace’s long-time manager and close friend of Colonel Tom Parker. Mr. Presley, Jr has appeared in 18 countries and 6 islands.

A gifted linguist, Jr. has surprised many crowds by serenading them in their native tongue. Performing for both private and ticketed events, he has appeared in venues ranging from nite clubs and theatres to concert halls and arenas as well as amusement parks and casinos. He has generated 21 DVD’s of his performances and has also had a prolific recording career amassing 34 CD’s culled from both live and studio performances. There will be a special meet and greet for ticket holders after the show. The show is sponsored by Erie Insurance and Appliance Service Company. Don’t miss this rare appearance for a once in a lifetime chance to see and meet Elvis’s real son!

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July 21 & 22, 2012 Veterans Park Salamanca, NY DANCE SPECIAL: Jackie Bowen Womens’ Old Style Jingle Special: A Healing Special sponsored by J. Bowen Family • 18 and up • cash prizes

Adults - $10/day Elders, 60+ yrs - $5/day Children, 5-17 yrs - $5/day Children, 4yrs and under - FREE Veterans/Active service members with appropriate ID will receive free admission

Dancers, Singers and Vendors call (716) 945-2655 or (716) 244-1752 (c) or go to www.senecapowwow.org to register and for more information. Visit our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/senecanationpowwow A Drug & Alcohol Free Event 90 Ohiyo Way · Salamanca, NY 14779

The Seneca Nation of Indians, the Pow-wow Committee, and the sponsors of the event are not liable for accidents, damages, injuries, lost or stolen articles or hard-ships in connection with this event.

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Lily Dale Assembly Q: What is the history of Lily Dale Assembly and in what year was it founded? A: Lily Dale was founded in 1879. It is the largest center in the world for the Religion of Spiritualism. Starting out at 20 acres, it is now more than 173 acres and is a place for individuals to discover themselves and join with others who are on the same path. Situated on beautiful Cassadaga Lake, there is something here for everyone.

and meetings held at the Alden Grove on what is now the Leolyn Hotel and woods.

Q: How many mediums are on the grounds seasonally and year-round? A: There are 41 mediums during the summer and approximately 23 in the winter.

Q: Who are some of the featured guests/speakers this year? A: Some of the featured Q: How many people visit the presenters this year include grounds during the summer the Tibetan Monks and Peggy months? Romanto, an intuitive healer, A: Approximately 20,000 psychic-medium and Reiki -22,000 per season. master. Darren Weissman, who developed the “Lifeline techniques,” will speak on Q: Who were the Laona “free discoveries, readings and thinkers? healings. Michele Whitedove, A: The Laona free thinkers were America’s number one psychic instrumental in the first picnic will be teaching how to open

to spirit and message work. Lisa Williams will speak on deepening your connection to

spirit, techniques to develop mediumship, and spirit guides. Mary Occhino will discuss on

awakening your sixth sense and learning to read signs and symbols.

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ABBAMANIA July 4th with Fireworks and Seats for Soliders Put on your dancing shoes and go back to the disco era for “ABBAMANIA” on July 4 as a special 4th of July event. With authentic costumes, made by the seamstress from the Broadway show “Ma Ma Mia” and incredible vocals, ABBAMANIA will take you back in time to when ABBA, was on stage, live in concert. “ABBAMANIA” is rated as the number one Abba production in the world. The cast of ABBAMANIA is from Toronto Ontario, Canada. In the beginning, “ABBAMANIA” was six months in rehearsals just for vocal arrangements. Abba’s harmonies are very diﬃcult to reproduce as ABBA recorded their vocals many times on each record to make them sound so big and full. Not only did the cast have to look like Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny and Agnetha,

they had to sound like them. ABBAMA- by a live band and carry charts for a full NIA was a huge venture. They are backed symphony show. They just sold out two

shows, 6000 tickets, with the San Diego Symphony. Sponsored by DFT Communications, the July 4 show also features “Seats for Soldiers,” a special tribute to the armed forces – the men and women, past and present, that have gone into harm’s way to protect and preserve the freedoms we all enjoy. Limited complimentary seating is available for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqui Freedom veterans. ABBAMANIA performs 22 songs of ABBA in their two set show with costume changes, choreography, comedy and a great concert sound. ABBAMANIA is a show for all ages to enjoy and to sing along with songs from Waterloo, Fernando, S.O.S., Ma Ma Mia, Super Trooper, Voulez Vous, I Had A Dream to Dancing Queen” and many, many more. Abbamania performs all the hits.

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The St. James Festival, Jamestown Q: When is the St. James Festival this year? dancers of St. James” with Joe Iucalano on the

accordian are on tap from 3:15 – 4:15p.m. Grand A: The festival takes place on Friday, July 13 from Larceny will follow from 5:30-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, July 14 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and On Sunday, July 15, Italian Music by Joe Iucaiano Sunday, July 15 from Noon until 5:30 p.m. on the accordion is planned from 12-1 p.m. and Q: How long has it been celebrated? Rockin’ Robin” with Spencer Drake on the bass A: It has been a family picnic since 1948, so for 64 guitar then follows from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Our raﬄe years. drawing will take place at 5:30p.m. sharp.

Q: How many are expected at this year’s event?

A: Our church parish has 1050 families and we invite the whole community. With good Jamestown weather and support from all our friends, we are hoping to have 5000.

Q: How many volunteers are involved in putting together the festival each year?

A: On the three days, we have 200 or so parishioners that work at different food booths and at many other jobs. We also have a wonderful team, which have been working for the past six months to get ready for this festival.

Q: Who are some of the musical acts?

A: On Friday July 13, “Take2,” the duet of Vickie Sanders & Brian Fiorella will perform from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. On Saturday, July 14, “Doc & Bill” will entertain with wonderful Irish folksongs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Lettieri’s singing show tunes called “It’s Broadway” are on from 1:30-3 p.m. The “Italian

Q: What are some of the featured foods?

A: A full Italian bakery with homemade bread, biscotti Italian cookies, fruit-filled cookies, cannoli, and plenty of Italian street food. Also, fried dough, pepperoni balls, ham & cheese balls, arancini (fried rice balls), melenzane (eggplant parmesan), pasta w/ meatball,tripe (an Italian favorite), Italian sausage, Irish corned beef, hot dogs, cardoni (a delicacy from the motherland of Italy), stromboli, pizza and all types of cold beverages. We have a small “a la carte” menu for Friday night during the dance; we will feature a “porketta sandwich” which is slow-cooked Italian style pulled pork, Italian style salad and for dessert our new “cone-oli,” a frozen ice cream treat. All our food prices are family values.

Q: What is the location and time of the festival?

A: We are located under the “big tent” on 64 to 27 Allen St. in Jamestown, across the street from the Boys & Girls Club (off Rt. 60 Arterial, just 12 miles down I-86 from Bemus Point.)

Chautauqua County Historical Society and McClurg Museum Q: When was the McClurg Museum founded? A: CCHS was founded in 1883, and moved into the McClurg Museum in 1951.

Q: What is your mission? A: CCHS’s mission is to foster an interest in and knowledge of the history of Chautauqua County through the collection, preservation and interpretation of archives and objects of local significance.

Q: What are some of your major events/attractions this summer? A: On July 11, the CCHS Speaker’s Series will feature “The Early Keel Boat & Flat Boat Industries of Chautauqua County.” On July 21 and 22 will be the Westfield Antique Show. The Westfield Book and Paper Show is on August 4. The CCHS Speaker Series “History of the Lawson Boats and Museum” will take place on August 21. Also planned is the War of 1812 display and Westfield’s 9th Calvary display.

Q: How many visitors do you expect this summer? A: 1,000 +

Q: What are some of the features of the upcoming Antiques Show? A: There will be 24 dealers from six states.

Q: What are a few unknown facts about Chautauqua County History? A: The portage between Barcelona and Mayville is the shortest land portage in the entire Great Lakes water system. It allowed travel by water from the Great Lakes water system to the Gulf of Mexico.

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