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(Lewiston, NY) Artpark presents a double-dose of incredible blues music on August 6 as Walter Trout, the ex-Bluesbreakers leader, pairs up with slide guitar phenom Watermelon Slim to co-headline the venue’s “Wednesdays on the Gorge� free outdoor concert series, presented by HSBC Bank and HSBC Mortgage Corporation. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children. The evening’s concert sponsor is FCS Administrators.

(Lewiston, NY) Dickey Betts, Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time,� rambles back into Artpark on August 5 with his band, Great Southern, to headline week 10 of the “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park� free outdoor concert series. Mick Hayes will serve as the opening act of the event, which begins at 6:30pm and features free hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark’s final, free “Family Weekends� event of 2008 will explore the nuances of “Art & Science� on August 2-3 with a plethora of themed creative happenings that include still life drawings, fun with fossils, skeleton illustrations, paper marbling, fun with non-toxic slime, lemon juice paintings and a New York State Parks demonstration (Saturday ONLY) on area flowers and animal life.

(Lewiston, NY) Burgeoning Canadian rockers, the Sam Roberts Band, well known for ultra-addictive tunes like “Brother Down� and “Don’t Walk Away Eileen,� crosses the international on July 30 to headline Artpark’s “Wednesdays on the Gorge� free outdoor concert series. Presented by HSBC Bank and HSBC Mortgage Corporation, all “Wednesdays on the Gorge� events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children. In anticipation of a sizeable crowd, Artpark will be presenting two giant, on-site video screens for concertgoers’ viewing pleasure as it does on Tuesday evenings.

(Lewiston, NY) Gov’t Mule, the mighty Southern jam band paced by improvisational lead guitarist Warren Haynes, are the featured â€" and sole â€" musical act of the July 29 installment of the “First Niagara Tuesday in the Parkâ€� free outdoor concert series at Artpark. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children. There is no opening act as Gov’t Mule will play two full sets.

(Lewiston, NY) Western New York’s own “King of the Clarinet,� Salvatore Andolina, returns to Artpark on July 28 with his celebrated big band for a scintillating Artie Shaw Tribute. Andolina, who last appeared at Artpark in 2006 for a very well-received tribute to fellow swing icon Benny Goodman, is set to showcase all of Shaw’s unforgettable classics including “Begin the Beguine,� “Star Dust,� “Moonglow� and several others. Tickets for the performances, which take place at 2pm and 8pm, range from .50 to .50.

(Lewiston, NY) Nature prints, animal rubbings, geology-focused mobiles, and the always-popular creation of robots from recyclable materials will be the central, themed artistic endeavors of Artpark’s “Family Weekends� free program on July 26-27.

(Lewiston, NY) The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, the indefinable, horn-heavy octet best known for their late ‘90s hit “Zoot Suit Riot,� will be the featured attraction of the July 23 installment of Artpark’s “Wednesdays on the Gorge� free outdoor concert series. Presented by HSBC Bank and HSBC Mortgage Corporation, all “Wednesdays on the Gorge� events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) Michael McDonald, the five-time Grammy Award winning baritone behind The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, and more recent platinum-selling Motown-inspired albums, is the featured attraction of the July 22 edition of the “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park� free outdoor concert series at Artpark. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark gets submerged in river-related creativity for the second installment of the venue’s FREE “Family Weekends,� set to take place July 19-20. Aptly titled “Aquatic Art,� the weekend’s themed activities will include the creation of reflective fish mobiles, amphibian Gyotaku prints, water color designs, fish hands and salt paintings. Also featured during “Aquatic Art� will be an aquatic life display from the Niagara Region Interpretive Programs Office of New York State Parks.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark and the Buffalo Society of Artists have joined forces for the third consecutive summer to present the 2008 Buffalo Society of Artists Gallery at Artpark. The Gallery, located adjacent to Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in its former gallery store, will open beginning one hour prior to â€" and remain accessible throughout â€" most of Artpark’s theater performances, beginning with the July 12 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra concert. Entrance to the gallery is free and does not require a ticket to that evening’s performance.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark spices up summer on July 16 with its always-energetic Cajun Festival featuring the red hot sound of national recording artists Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, as well as Lil’ Brian and the Travelers. The performance is part of the venue’s “Wednesdays on the Gorge� free outdoor concert series, which is presented by HSBC Bank and HSBC Mortgage Corporation. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark’s 2008 Summer Season reaches the midway mark by welcoming back eight-time Juno Award winning Canadian favorites Blue Rodeo on July 15, as part of the venue’s “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park� free outdoor concert series. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) What better place to visit in quest of the area's finest visual arts than ARTpark? Artpark cranks up its free, family-oriented, creative offerings with a significantly-rejuvenated “Art in the Parkâ€� (July 8-August 22) program that provides park visitors with the free opportunity to witness â€" and interact with â€" professional artists as they ply their crafts for two hours (2pm to 4pm) on weekday afternoons.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark’s “Wednesdays on the Gorgeâ€� free outdoor concert series continues to grow significantly in terms of band name recognition and versatility as it approaches season three, which kicks off in a huge way on July 9 with University at Buffalo-born jam band moe. The first event â€" featuring moe. for two full sets (no opening act) â€" has the outside potential of surpassing last season’s Wednesday night attendance all by itself. In anticipation of a formidable crowd, Artpark will be presenting two giant, on-site video screens for concertgoers’ viewing pleasure. Presented by HSBC Bank and HSBC Mortgage Corporation, all “Wednesdays on the Gorgeâ€� events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) Those who enjoy the free, family-friendly, artistic activities that Artpark offers in conjunction with its outdoor concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings now have the opportunity to double their creative pleasure. Beginning July 12-13, Artpark’s FAMILY WEEKENDS offer visitors the unique chance to partake in an even greater collection of hands-on art workshops under the guidance of professional artists. All Artpark “Family Weekend� events are free and take place on Saturdays on Sundays thru August 3 from noon until 4pm.

(Lewiston, NY) Kansas, one of the most successful progressive rock ensembles in American music history, moves from Topeka to Lewiston as the highlight of the July 8 installment of the “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park� free outdoor concert series at Artpark.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark's 150 acres of green space will receive a colorful facelift as trained artists partake in two full days (June 28-29) of picnic table painting. The event, which takes place from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, is free for the public to attend.

(Lewiston, NY) When David Clayton-Thomas last graced the Artpark stage, the venue’s Tuesday night concert series was still a burgeoning entity, interspersing a couple of national acts amongst a strong schedule of local bands whose tunes often enticed patrons to dance along a L-shaped, elevated boardwalk in the Upper Park. That all changed on August 3, 2004.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark President George Osborne and contest juror Robert L. Wood selected Lawrence Kinney’s “Spalted Deviceâ€� as the ,500 grand prize recipient of the venue’s first annual outdoor sculpture competition ï¿1/2 titled “Edges ’08â€� ï¿1/2 at an onstage presentation earlier this month. Kinney’s winning entry is currently stationed adjacent to Artpark’s Mainstage Theater in the lower park.

(Lewiston, NY) ARTPARK’S newly-titled “DANCIN’ IN THE PARK� SERIES (formerly Artpark’s Big Band Series) gets underway on JUNE 30 with a dynamic stage review featuring Toronto’s sensational KINGS OF SWING as they recreate the unforgettable tunes of numerous Big Band Era legends.

(Lewiston, NY) America, the folk-rock stalwarts who have headlined one of Artpark’s highest attended events in each of the last two summers, will return to Lewiston on June 24 as part of the 2008 “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park� free outdoor concert series. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) Design work for the rehabilitation of the Amphitheater and renovations to the Mainstage Theater at the Earl W. Brydges Artpark are among the projects included in a 2 million plan to jumpstart the revitalization of New York State parks and historic sites. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash, Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte, Artpark & Company board chairman Christopher H. Brown and Artpark & Company president George Osborne announced the plans at a news conference at the park on Monday. The improvements will help ensure that Artpark continues to be a popular summertime cultural venue in Western New York.

(Lewiston, NY) Their eight bestselling albums have brought them a huge and dedicated following, and their unprecedented five PBS specials have taken them into homes and hearts all over the globe. And now, for one night only, the world-famous Irish Tenors are coming to Artpark!

(Lewiston, NY) Three Dog Night, the classic rock juggernaut known for radio standards like “Mama Told Me,� “Joy to the World,� “Shambala,� “One,� and “Black and White,� are the featured attraction of week three (June 17) of the 2008 “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park� free outdoor concert series at Artpark. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) From classic rock to country, Artpark shifts musical genres for the second installment of the “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park� free outdoor concert series as three-time Grammy Award winning superstar Trisha Yearwood sings into Lewiston on June 10. All of Artpark’s free concert events begin at 6:30pm and include hands-on art workshops for children.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark’s well-reputed aptitude for blending various forms of the visual and performing arts may never be more evident than on Tuesday, June 3, the official kick off to the venue’s 2008 Summer Season. At 6pm, the ,500 grand prize winner of Artpark’s first annual outdoor sculpture competition â€" titled “Edges ‘08â€� â€" will be announced by the contest’s selection committee. Then, at 6:30pm, Bret Michaels, former Poison rocker and current VH1 reality television star, and his “Rock of Love Tourâ€� commence an incredible 13-week run of “First Niagara Tuesday in the Parkâ€� free outdoor concerts, all of which include free hands-on art endeavors for children. Both events take place onstage at Artpark’s Upper Park Outdoor Amphitheater.

(Lewiston, NY) The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today officially announced a 10-year extension of its licensing agreement with Artpark & Company to continue programming events at the Lewiston, New York venue thru December 2017. Like the previous agreement, State Parks will be responsible for maintaining park buildings and grounds.

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark has been creating cherished art, music and theater inspired memories for over 30 years of park visitors and, based upon today’s 2008 schedule announcement by Artpark President George Osborne, this will certainly be a summer that patrons will not soon forget.

(Lewiston, NY) Any additional children who are planning to join Arthur, D.W. and Buster on a delightful musical adventure thru Elwood City are going to have to bring their parents. Artpark's May 14 field-trip friendly morning presentation of Arthur LIVE!, the critically-acclaimed stage version of Marc Brown’s six-time Emmy Award-winning PBS series, is officially sold out. However, excellent seats are still available for that evening’s 7pm family performance.