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August 1
The Roaring Twenties
Gusto at the Gallery looks back on former Buffalo resident F. Scott Fitzgerald and his quintessential novel, The Great Gatsby, on August 1. The Robert Redford-starring film version will be shown, and guests can learn to dance the Charleston, the fox-trot, and the shimmy while enjoying live 1920s jazz.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery | 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo |
www.albrightknox.org | 882-8700
August 1-31
Take a Tour
Buffalo Tours, a non- profit volunteer company, is a collaboration of the Preservation Coalition Erie county and the Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier. They offer 28 guided tours by trained docents, as well as a selection of 50 free audio tours that can be downloaded to any MP3 player. It’s a great way to experience the history and beauty of Buffalo.
www.buffalotours.org | 852-3300
August 14-15
Brothers in Comedy
The Smothers Brothers are known for being the stars of one of the sixties most important — and funny — programs, and they’re still making audiences laugh. They bring more than 49 years of entertaining to the stage. Special guest the Yo Yo Man opens the show.
Fallsview Casino Resort | 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Canada | www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com
August 23-24
Experience Elmwood
The ninth annual Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts includes more than 170 artists, more than 50 performances on three stages, and dancing at a family friendly dance tent. Ideal for kids and families, it has become a true WNY summer tradition.
Elmwood Ave., Buffalo |
www.elmwoodartfest.org | 830-2484
August 23-24
A Polish Tradition
This Dozynki Harvest Festival offers the chance to visit an official New York State Landmark — the Corpus Christi Church — not to mention the opportunity to enjoy Polish food and music, buy handmade religious and folk items, participate in historic church tours and take part in many other activities. Proceeds from the festival and the drawing will go toward the Corpus Christi Preservation Fund.
Corpus Christi Church | 199 Clark St., Buffalo |
www.corpuschristibuffalo.org
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