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 August 2007 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Noteworthy August 1-31
Summer is a great time to go out and explore the region’s architectural treasures, and what better way to start than with a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff Estate? Experience the beauty of nature as well as the masterful architecture of Wright on this, the summer estate of the Darwin D. Martin family. Enjoy a standard tour or partake in a Sunday in the country tour, complete with brunch and trolley ride, or a twilight tour, as the sun over Lake Erie illuminates the masterwork. For those more interested in structural information, try an in-depth architectural tour. Reservations are necessary, and times and costs vary. Graycliff Estate | Derby | 947-9217 | www.graycliff.bfn.org August 2-30
Experience the glamour of old Hollywood with the Riviera Theatre’s Summer Film Series showcasing the women of Hollywood. Every Thursday through August 30, get reacquainted with the legendary ladies who graced the screens of yesteryear, including Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall and Elizabeth Taylor. Showtimes are 2 and 7 p.m. and admission is just $3. Shown on the big screen in the classic beauty and ambiance of the Riviera Theatre, enjoy these films the way they were intended to be seen. Riviera Theatre | 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda | 692-2113 | www.rivieratheatre.org August 3-5
Honor and celebrate the “First Lady of Comedy” at Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, August 3-5 in Jamestown, the star’s own hometown. Tour the Desilu Museum, dedicated to I Love Lucy, enjoy screenings of Lucy’s television appearances, or chat with special guests, including author Cindy De La Hoz and costume designer Ret Turner. You can even live out Lucy’s dream of being a star in the show with the I Love Lucy re-creation contest. Still reigning today as one of the most beloved actresses of all time, Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration is a great event for all the generations of your family. The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center | 300 North Main Street, Jamestown 877-582-9326 | www.lucy-desi.com August 15, 19-20
Host Susan Hunt and her informative guests help you discover a wide range of possible paths for the future on Life Journeys: Solutions for Caregivers on August 15, 19 and 20. Part three of this informative series for caregivers follows several Western New York families as they search for the best possible care for their loved ones. 8:30 p.m., August 15 and 2:30 p.m., August 19 on WNED-TV | 9 p.m., August 20 on ThinkBright TV August 25-26
Relive your childhood as ToyFest once again fills the streets of East Aurora, Toy Town USA, offering up a weekend of fun for kids of all ages. Scheduled for August 25-26, ToyFest will feature a parade, antique and classic car show, midway, and much more. Benefiting the Toy Town Museum, the festival is sure to bring out the kid in all of us. East Aurora | 687-5151 | www.toytownusa.com back to top back to table of contents Current Issue | About Forever Young | Where to Find | Advertise | Our Advertisers | Community Calendar | Contest | Clubs | Contact Us | Archives | Home |
