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Citybration E-Newsletter
Saturday, May 26th 2018

Remember to Remember

The parade of picnics and scent of hot Italian sausage on the grill threatens each year to obscure the meaning of Memorial Day. We've stretched this solemn ceremony into a three day holiday that signifies the start of summer.

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated right after the Civil War. The picnics where families gathered to mourn their many losses in crowded cemeteries may be the precursor to today's ubiquitous "potluck" suppers, which have morphed into barbecues and cookouts. So sharing picnic fare on this weekend is actually steeped in tradition.

But as we pull out the white pants and sandals which we can now wear with impunity, let's also pause to remember the men and women who have died while serving our country. A very good place to do this is at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park on Canalside.

Click here for Memorial Day tours, ceremonies, concerts and parades--even a bike ride (and find out how Marti Gorman plans to spend Memorial Day this year). 

 
Read on for highlights of a few fun things to see and do in Buffalo and WNY over the coming weeks. Visit our BuffaloVibe calendar for even more events. It's easy to create a free account and submit your events - just click here
 

Things to do this week

SAT 26
Kleinhans Music Hall

Stefan Sanders leads the BPO and Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus in our annual celebration of all that makes our country… more »

SAT 26
Buffalo Outer Harbor

While they’re called many things such as lantern festivals, lights festivals, water lanterns, floating lanterns,… more »

SAT 26
Buffalo Riverworks

The 2nd annual Totally Buffalo Festival!!!! Once again, we will celebrate the best of Buffalo - food, desserts,… more »

 
SAT 26 - SUN 27
Old Fort Niagara

Join us for a trip through 300 years of military history. Special displays of military vehicles, period camps… more »

SUN 27
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

You will not find a race more convenient than the Buffalo Marathon. The full and half both use a common start… more »

SUN 27
Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park

Enjoy a one hour guided tour of downtown Buffalo provided by Nickel City Tours and a one hour guided tour of the… more »

 
SUN 27
Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park

Slow Roll Buffalo continues the Memorial Day tradition of meeting at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval… more »

SUN 27
Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park

The Battle Within Memorial Service is an effort to get our heads and hearts around the complex issue of the approximately… more »

MON 28

WIVB has compiled an excellent list of Memorial Day parades and events throughout Western New York: CHAUTAUQUA… more »

 
MON 28
Forest Lawn Cemetery

Forest Lawn is extremely proud to honor and salute the brave men and women of the United States armed forces,… more »

THU 31
Four Honey Bees Cottage

As part of their newly-established speaker series, the Four Honey Bees Cottage will feature author and journalist… more »

THU 31
Asbury Hall

For forty-three years, Hallwalls has supported the creation and presentation of new work by artists of every ethnicity,… more »

 
 
 
 

Mark your calendar for next week


FRI JUN 1
Lockport Chorale Spring Vocal Concert: "From Screen To Stage"
Lockport High School

FRI JUN 1
St. Mary's School for the Deaf 2018 Gala & Auction
Brookfield Country Club

FRI JUN 1
Buffalo Superhero Race
 

FRI JUN 1 - SUN JUN 3
Buffalo Greek Fest
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Buffalo

SAT JUN 2 - SUN JUN 3
Bonsai Show
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

SUN JUN 3
Buffalo Pints & Pierogi Fest
Buffalo Riverworks
 

SUN JUN 3
Parade of Circles
South Buffalo

SUN JUN 3
Public Art and Private Spaces - Colin Dabkowski
The Saturn Club

SUN JUN 3
Hull Family Home & Farmstead Grand Re-opening
Hull Famly Home & Farmstead
 

SUN JUN 3
Buffalo Pride Parade
Elmwood Avenue (Between Forest Ave & Allen Street)

MON JUN 4
JCC Book & Arts Fair Presents: Author Mark Goldman
Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, in the Benderson Family Building

TUE JUN 5
Christian Central Academy Grace Race
 
 
 
 

And just when you thought you'd caught your breath...


MON JUN 4 - SUN JUL 8
Jewish Community Center Book & Arts Fair
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

WED MAY 30 - SUN JUN 3
AAUW Buffalo Branch 64th Annual Scholarship Book Sale

TUE MAY 29 - SUN JUN 3
2018 Buffalo Pride Week
 
 
 

Buffalo Viewpoints

Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story [2018]
by Jared Mobarak
Review: Grand Hotel, The Musical
by Ann Marie Cusella
 
 

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