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Legendary Band ‘America’ Hits ArtparkLewiston, NY to Host Grammy-Award Winning Group this Tuesday for Free Concert

Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell are two of the three original membersof the rock band America and will perform at Artpark Tuesday, June 29at 6:30 pm. The Villager spoke with Bunnell in an exclusive interview.

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BY JEANINE ZIMMER

They were just barely past their teenage years when the original members of the band, America (Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek) began scoring #1 hits and achieved their fi rst Grammy for “Best New Musical Act.” They enjoyed musical success throughout the 70’s with such top charting

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Head ‘em up and move on out to the annual Ellicottville Championship Rodeo! For die-hard fans it’s the reason for the season; summer is heating up on the Fourth of July weekend. It’s all happening in Ellicottville with all the Roping, Steer Wrestling, Saddle and Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing you can handle until your eyes melt!

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Sneak Peek

The 4 Hitmen “The Boys In Concert” sing the “Hits of the 60’s” at Chautauqua Institution Saturday night. Pic-tured left to right: Tony Nominee: J. Robert Spencer, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Winner: Chris-tian Hoff. The Villager spoke with Hoff about the group and their upcoming show.

BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO

Back then, the sound seemed to be everywhere. It was the “go-go” sound of a young America, in the 1960’s, made popular by great Top 40 radio stations like WABC and WMCA in New York, WLS in Chicago, and WKBW in Buffalo. In the New York City tri-state area, the Four Seasons dominated the airwaves, along with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Supremes. Named after a bowling alley in Union, N.J, the Four Seasons became known as the “Jersey Sound,” fondly remembered years later by the Jersey Boys. Now, four stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys are performing this Saturday at the Chautauqua Institution. First calling themselves the “Boys in Concert” they are now known as “The 4 Hitmen.” They are Tony award-winner Christian

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Corsets, bustles, and hoop skirts may be a thing of the past, but coming up July 17th through 18th they will be again gracing the street of Fredonia. The festival promises to be not only great fun, but educational, and entertaining as well. Starting Friday the event

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songs as “A Horse with No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Daisy Jane” and “Lonely People.” The band’s pop-friendly sound won them commercial success and the attention of famed Beatles producer, George Martin, who worked with them on a series of seven albums. Peek left the band in’77 but Beckley and Bunnell continued on and returned America to top 10 status in ’82 with “You Can Do Magic.” Their most recent album was 2007’s release Here and Now. America will take the stage at Artpark in Lewiston this Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30pm as part of their

July 17 & 18 Fredonia will celebrate it’s annual Victorian Dazzle Festival. Events lined up include TrolleyTours, Psychic Readings, Live Music, Art Exhibits, Lazy Dog Parade and Pet Costume Contest and more.

for Life, Lilly Pad Fashions, Randy’s Antiques, Tower Gifts, and Wishberry. For those who don’t get enough spooky stuff at Halloween there are the Horse-Drawn Trolley Tours. The trolleys will traverse the downtown streets and tour Fredonia’s haunted homes and sites.

encompasses the streets of downtown Fredonia, the historic stores and shops, and also includes events at Barker Common Park and the D. R. Baker Museum. Several of the events will be happening both days. The Gift Shop Crawl features many of the unique shops in downtown, among them will be: Herbs SEE DAZZLE PAGE A-6

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If you’re reading this, I hope it’s sunny and you’re somewhere in beautiful Chautauqua County. Maybe

you’re walking along the shores of Chautauqua Lake watching the sun sparkle the blue water. Or perhaps you’re at a local winery, sampling some of the crisp whites our region has to offer. Strolling arm-in-arm with a friend through the Institution grounds sounds perfect, but no more so than dining in one of our fabulous restaurants with the family, taking advantage of the talented chefs who work here. Summer in the most southwest corner of New York State is such a wonderful time of the year. The springtime hustle has been replaced with a more relaxed pace, one conducive

to unwinding and recharging your own internal batteries. Everywhere you look you see beauty – it’s no wonder so many visitors come here to enjoy our warm sunny days and cool, starry nights. To me, it’s the most delightful place on earth – right here, right now… Take a deep, cleansing breath – now exhale; repeat as necessary. Smell the wonderful freshness the air has to it, and make sure you take it all in – not just the summer sights, but the tastes, the sounds and the fun. You couldn’t be at a better place at a better time. Lucky you… Until next week… JZ

~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~ June 24-30, 2010Page A-4

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CHAUTAUQUA - New vacation learning itineraries are available online, courtesy of the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. With the vacation season approaching fast, these thematic itineraries offer visitors a glimpse into an array of learning experiences in Chautauqua County. Suggested itineraries are available in the following thematic areas: History and Culture, Creative Experiences, Nature Adventures, Recreational Adventures, and Culinary Experiences. The itineraries suggest various locations and attractions in Chautauqua County, focusing on a specifi c theme, where one might fi nd opportunities for tours and hands-on learning experiences for a two-day, three-day, or longer trip. The Nature Adventure itinerary suggests starting at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, off of Route 62 just south of Jamestown , NY . Here you can witness spectacular views of fi eld, forest, and pond, and meet many of wildlife’s wonders. Hike up to fi ve and half miles on numerous outdoor trails on

this 600-acre wetland preserve. Visit the multipurpose center and educational facility with a bird museum and rotating exhibits. Don’t forget to greet Liberty , the resident bald eagle. Learn more at: www.jamestownaudubon.org. After your visit to the Audubon center, head north into Jamestown and stop by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute on Curtis Street near Jamestown Community College . Dedicated to the life and works of a key pioneer in the environmental movement and a father of the practice of birding, the Institute features many small and large-scale exhibits highlighting nature and wildlife photography, as well as the personal library of Roger Tory Peterson. Learn more at: www.rtpi.org. For the second day of your nature learning adventure, rent a kayak or canoe and gear from Evergreen Outfi tters in Ashville , NY and experience the wonder of local waterways. If you happen to be around on a Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday morning, join them for a class and improve your technique.

On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings experience local ecology, watersheds, and wildlife with guided tours of Chautauqua and Erie Lakes or schedule your own tour on the Conewango Creek. Find a schedule of tours and classes at: www.evergreen-outfi tters.com. Should time permit during your 2-day experience, you can also visit Panama Rocks and hike through an enchanting world of towering rocks with hundreds of deep, crevice passageways, andcool, cavernous dens and small caves. Learn more at: www.panamarocks.com. You can also take a walking tour of the Chautauqua Institution, a National Historic District, and witness beautiful public, private, and memorial gardens along the way, or enjoy scenic sunrises or sunsets over Chautauqua Lake from parks and green space along the shoreline. For a schedule of seasons events and ticket information visit www.ciweb.org. The Nature Adventure and other suggested itineraries were created to make trip planning to Chautauqua County more convenient and to highlight experiences and learning opportunities that visitors might otherwise miss. Located in the southwest corner of New York State , Chautauqua County plays host to the renowned Chautauqua Institution, the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center , the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail in America ’s Grape Country, quaint Victorianvillages, and a host of fairs,festivals, camping, outdoorand lakeside activities. To view all of the suggested itineraries in full or for a list of more than 45 leisure learning ideas inChautauqua County , see the“What to Learn” section ofwww.tourchautauqua.com orcall the Chautauqua CountyVisitors Bureau at 866-908-4569.

Chautauqua Lake Idol Begins this Monday, June 286:30PM - Come and Cheer for your favorite performer Monday nights: June 28, July 5, July 19, July 26 and August 2. Grand Finale - August 16. On the Floating Stage, Bemus Point, New York. For more information log on to: www. chautauqualakeidol.com.

NYS Safe Boating Class this SundayThe fi rst New York State Approved Safe Boating class of the summer season will be held on Sunday, June 27 at 9:30 am at Chautauqua Marina, 104 West Lake Road , Mayville , New York . To register call call Debi Clementi 716-753-0409 or email boatsafety@aol.com. Be aware of the changes in the New York State Boating Navigation Laws regarding PWC ( Jet-ski’s).

June 24-30, 2010 ~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~

Screening “Letters to Juliet”Romantic Comedy at Opera House Sat, June 26 & Tues, June 29

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FREDONIA – “Letters to Juliet,” the hit romantic comedy starring Vanessa Redgrave and Amanda Seyfried, is the next featured fi lm in the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series. It will be screened on Sat., June 26, at 8 p.m. and Tues., June 29, at 7:30 p.m.

“Letters to Juliet” is an enchanting love story – a tale of encountering new sparks and rekindling old fl ames. When Sophie (Seyfried), a young American, travels to Verona, Italy – the romantic city where Romeo fi rst met Juliet – she meets a group of volunteers who respond to letters written to Juliet seeking romantic advice. Sophie fi nds and answers a letter that has been lost for 50 years, and

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is stunned when its author, Claire (Redgrave), arrives in Italy with her handsome but overprotective grandson (Christopher Egan) to fi nd the fi ancé she left decades before. Fascinated by Claire’s quest, Sophie joins them on an adventure through the beautiful hills of Tuscany searching for Claire’s long lost Lorenzo (Redgrave’s real-life husband, Franco Nero). The journey will change their lives forever, as they discover it’s never too late to fi nd true love. Tom Long, of the Detroit News, calls the fi lm “an amusing, touching, reassuringly wholesome romantic travelogue of a fi lm that fl ies by on its way to the inevitable happy ending.” Betsy Sharkey, of the Los

Angeles Times, calls it “an ode to romance of the most starry-eyed sort, a sugary paean to quixotic clichés and a fi lm destined to be a guilty pleasure for some (me included, sigh) and the painful price of a relationship for others.” Joe Morgenstern, of the Wall Street Journal, says “Redgrave gives the fi lm a heart and a buoyant spirit. Seeing her in action is like sitting in on a master acting class.” Claudia Puig, of USA Today adds “set in some stunning locales in Italy, ‘Letters’ is a guilty pleasure that’s lighter on the guilt and heavier on the pleasure.” Rated PG for brief rude behavior, some language and incidental smoking, “Letters to Juliet” runs 105 minutes.The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Cliffstar Corporation. Tickets for Cinema Series movies are available at the door for $7 (adults), $6.50 (seniors & Opera House members) and $5 (students & children) the night of each showing. The series continues with “The Lottery” on July 9; “Babies” on July 10 & 13; and “City Island” on July 24 & 27. For more information, call the Opera House box offi ce at 716-679-1891. Chautauqua County’s only year-round performing arts center, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profi t organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.

Golden Dragon AcrobatsPerformance at Chautauqua Institution this Wednesday, June 30

The Golden Dragon Acrobat troupe has garnered international acclaim, traveling the world performing the time-honored tradition of acrobatics. For ticketing information to this and all shows this season at the Chautauqua Institution, log on to www.ciweb.org.

Star 102.5’s “Starry Night in the Garden”Year after year thousands of people fi ll the lush Buffalo and Erie County Botani-cal Gardens for an evening of food, music and wine, for the Starry Night in the Garden event hosted by Buffalo radio station Star 102.5. This year the event takes place this Wednesday, June 30 at 5:30 pm and will feature music by various art-ists including Collective Soul who will headline the event. Tickets are $40 and $100 for VIP passes and can be purchased through any ticketmaster outlet.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform at the Amphitheater in the Chautauqua Institution Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30 pm. are direct from Hebei, China and represent the best

of the time-honored tradition in the art of acrobatics that began more than twenty-seven centuries ago. The troupe has garnered international acclaim. The company has traveled

around the world to all fi ftystates and to over sixty-fi vecountries on fi ve continents. They have been presented withseveral major awards over ourcompany’s history includingthe National Association ofCampus Activities (NACA)Entertainer of the Year Awardand the Campus ActivitiesToday’s Performer of the YearAward. The Golden Dragon Acrobatsare under the casting directionof Asian Artists ProductionsInc. (AAPI) located in Plano,TX. AAPI chooses its talentedperformers directly from thePeople’s Republic of China andmaintains a team of theatricaltechnicians and touringmanagers in the United Stateswhom are responsible for thesafe travel and execution of thetouring show. For ticketing information andthe season’s schedule of eventsat the Chautauqua Institutionlog on to www.ciweb.org.

The Quartet Program Performs at Intermezzo Local music lovers can feast their ears on magnifi cent chamber works performed by some of the world’s most talented young artists as The Quartet Program launches its third season in residence at SUNY Fredonia. The Quartet Program, now in its 40th season, is a seven-week workshop that brings together 36 gifted and accomplished string players, ages 14 to 30. In residence at SUNY-Fredonia from June through July, this summer’s participants come from 25 states, Canada, Japan and Korea, including many who study at the world’s leading music schools and have signifi cant competition and performance accolades to their credit. Each participant learns and performs one solo work and two string quartets working under the conditions of a professional position, and developing their solo and ensemble skills. The Quartet Program will perform two concerts at The Intermezzo Coffeehouse – Tuesday, June 29th and Wednesday, June 30th. Both concerts will begin at 12:30pm, and are free to the public. Reservations are highly recommended. Intermezzo Coffeehouse is located at 12 Park Place, on Barker Common, in downtown Fredonia. For more information, please call 716-672-6070.Willowcreek Winery’s Willowfest this Weekend

Willow Creek Winery gets a jump on the summer fun with their 10th annual Willowfest event next weekend. Starting on Thursday June 24th the event folds neatly into the wineries regular Thursday night car show. The festival is open on Thursday 5 to 10pm; Saturday 5 to 12am; and Sunday 12 to 12am. Parking and admission are free on Thursday and Friday, and Saturday parking is free with a $5 admission; children under 12 free. With a winning combination of classic cars, music, food, games, and crafts, the Willowfest is sure to be a great event. Willowcreek Winery is located on Chapin Road in Silvercreek, NY. For more information log on to www.willowcreekwines.net or call 716-934-9463.

~ The Villager, Chautauqua Lakeside ~ June 24-30, 2010Page A-6

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Free Tuesday in the Park Series sponsored by First Niagara. “When you’ve been around as long as we have, you’re bound to have knocked on pretty much every door there is,” said Dewey Bunnell – singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the American rock band, America in an interview this week with The Villager. The band began as a trio over 40 years ago with London high school mates Gerry Beckley, Bunnell, and Dan Peek; today Beckley and Bunnell are still going strong playing over 100 shows/year fueled by their legendary anthems such as “Horse with No Name” and “Venture Highway” (both written by Bunnell himself). They have toured all over the world and with more bands that you can imagine. “Moroco, Indonesia, Europe obviously,” Bunnell began to recite, “and we’ve shared the stage with not only legendary musicians but with such veterans as Bob Hope and George Burns …” “I think our biggest show,” he continued, “was at the Washington Monument in 1984; we played to 400,000 people in a July 4th celebration. We were accompanied by The Beach Boys, Ringo, Three Dog Night; there was just a load of bands,” he laughed, “and later that night we had to be in Casper, Wyoming for a show.”

As soon as they graduated and focused full time on their music, the band was plummeted into fast success having come from a small town in London where, as Bunnell puts it, “you only needed a few contacts and open doors to get in front of some of the renowned names in music at the time.” The fi rst year they had the opportunity to play in front of The Who and Pink Floyd. “You could say we were the darlings of London for a minute,” Bunnell said, “and soon we secured a deal with the parent company of Warner Brothers who asked us to do a six week tour in the states” to help promote their music here that had gained them fame in Europe. “We opened for the Everly Brothers; by the time we made it to our sixth week we were playing the club Whiskey a Go Go in Los Angeles and we were topping the charts.” Up until this time, they had self-produced all of their albums and decided for their fourth album, they needed something fresh, and secured a long lasting relationship with Beatles producer George Martin. “We really hit it off with George,” noted Bunnell. “We all had the same British background and strange sense of humor.” The group won the Grammy for Best New

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Artist, beating out The Eagles and Loggins and Messina and went on to produce seven more albums with George Martin. “It all just happened so fast,” Bunnell said about their rise up to stardom. “It was Cinderella-like.” Though the band has enjoyed decades of successes, what Bunnell says is most important to them is “to have songs that maintain their energy from one generation to the next.” The band keeps an aggressive touring schedule lined up. They have just returned from Mexico, and after this show they have dates scattered through “Utah, Colorado, California, New Jersey, Michigan, Chicago” Bunnell rattled off, bringing them to Brazil by summer’s end. This fall the group will be in Amsterdam touring with the band Chicago. To learn more about the band and their upcoming shows and links log on to www.venturahighway.com. Other First Niagara Tuesday in the Park Free Concert Series shows lined up include The Guess Who, July 6; Derek Trucks, July 13; Creedence Clearwater, July 20; George Thorogood, July 27; Little Feat, August 3; the Doobie Brothers, August 10 and Foreigner, August 17. To learn more about the complete season lineup at Artpark log on to www.artpark.net.

There will be tails of Fredonia’s earthbound spirits and a few surprises. The tours are $10 and reservations are required; call 672-4818. The Victorian era was known for its interest in physic phenomena and there will be psychics giving readings at The White Inn. The psychics are from the local area and charges for readings will vary. Friday evening at 6:30 will feature music at the Barker Common Park Gazebo. Bring a picnic and relax on the lawn as you listen to the Cassadaga Area Concert Band. At 8:30 the lawn at the White Inn is the setting for the annual Contra Dance. A caller leads the dancers through a series of fi gures. The dancers switch partners and then switch again and again. It’s fun to watch and even more fun to do, so grab your partner and get ready for a

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swinging good time. Saturday continues with the Art in the Park exhibit in Barker Common Park. Chautauqua County artists will be on hand to display their work and demonstrate some of their techniques. From there you can stroll over to the antiques arraigned by several antique dealers. Antique appraisals will be available for a fee. Strolling around the park will be Jim Pazderski the organ grinder. You’re sure smile as you listen to him produce the “happiest music on earth” from his old fashioned hurdy-gurdy. If it has been a while since you’ve had a chance to embarrass your dog, dress him up and bring him or her to the Lazy Day Dog Parade & Pet Costume Contest in Barker Common Park. Dog pedicures and ear cleanings will

be available, as well as organicdog bones and pet photos. While in the park be sureto check out the civil warencampment. Re-enactorsdepicting both Union andConfederate solders will bestaging an authentic camp site.You’ll learn about military lifeduring the war and pay tributeto those who fought in the greatbattles. The Victorian FashionDisplay will demonstrate theevolution of women’s fashionsfrom the hoop skirt through theEdwardian S-curve. You’ll learnjust why they wore those corsets,bustles and hoop skirts. With events all through theFredonia area, the VictorianDazzle will entertain and delightboth kids and adults. Most eventsare free. For more informationgo to festivalsfredonia.com orcall 888-414-4818.

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Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, and J. Robert Spencer. The four are touring the country, singing the hits of the 1960s, including those of the Four Seasons. Christian Hoff is excited about Saturday’s show. Although Chautauqua may be off the beaten path, Hoff notes that it is a “real special place with an amazing history.” Hoff fondly remembers his days as a Jersey boy, where he won the Tony award. The four started performing together off-stage while they were still in the show, doing benefi ts, concerts, and personal appearances. They appeared on national television, at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve, and the U.S. Open. Hoff said they were having such a great time doing these personal appearances and making their sound that they wanted to add other music. “So we started singing hits of the 60’s while

in Jersey Boys,” because they could not perform songs from the show while under contract. “Right now about half of our show is Jersey Boys because that’s what put us on the map.” The rest of their songs celebrate the music of the 60’s, including the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Monkees, and Motown. Hoff and the others are not of the generation who grew up with the Four Seasons, but they love the music. “We spent weeks in research on the 60’s, both the music history and the social, economic, and political landscape. We learned so much, from dance moves to recipes. We just fell in love with it (the time period).” Hoff and his fellow “4 Hitmen” fi nd the music applicable and relevant “both from a style standpoint and a content standpoint.” He feels the songs of the 60’s “put a stamp on American culture that can never be replaced, things you can’t sing about today in popular music.”

The group is constantly changing their set, as they interact with their audience over the internet after a concert. Last week in Atlanta, they added a new Motown medley. This week in Chautauqua they will add one or two new ones. “We keep growing the act and developing our sound as we go.” So who hits the falsetto notes of Frankie Valli? That would be Michael Longoria, who starred in the role while with Jersey Boys. “He continues to amaze us and our audience with his voice.” Why “The 4 Hitmen?” Hoff says it’s because they love the Four Lads, Four Seasons, Four Lovers (later the Four Seasons) and the Four Tops. It’s also a “tip of the hat” to the popular show The Sopranos. Saturday’s show at Chautauqua Institution starts at 8:15 in the Amphitheater. A sellout is anticipated. For more information visit www.ciweb.org.

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