Events

A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:27:53 +0000

“The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down
Of the big lake they called Gitche Gumee…”
— Gordon Lightfoot, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

50th Anniversary Tribute

A Lewiston tradition, now in its twelfth year, honoring the crew that perished with the The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the “Mighty Fitz”, the American Great Lakes freighter that sank during a ferocious storm on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. Join us for two special events “when the skies of November turn gloomy…”

Wednesday, November 5th, 2024, 7:10pm

Join us for an evening of remembrance, storytelling, friendship, art and music, all celebrated with a special brew and delicious eats at the Brickyard Brewing Company.

Admission is $10 for the general public and FREE for LCA members.

Mighty Fitz 5K Race

Saturday, November 8, 2024

2:00 pm

Meet at the Brickyard Brewing Company

The Mighty Fitz 5K race will take runners through the Village of Lewiston, Artpark State Park and along the Niagara River waterfront. There will be a post race celebration and awards ceremony at the Brickyard with food, Gitchegumee beer specials, special edition “Mighty Fitz” commemorative t-shirts, and live music.

Lewiston Art Festival 2025

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:50:23 +0000

Since 1966, The Lewiston Art Festival has attracted visitors and art lovers from across Western New York and Southern Ontario, as well as international visitors from Niagara Falls, just 10 minutes away. For two days, the picturesque and historic Village of Lewiston, New York welcomes more than 150 exceptional artists and fine crafters. You get the chance to meet the artists, discuss their work one-on-one—and find something you love.

Saturday, August 9, 10am-6pm
Sunday, August 10, 10 am-5pm
No Admittance Charge / Free Parking
Over 20,000 original artworks in painting, graphic arts, mixed media, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber/metal/wood
Indigenous Market: a celebration of traditional and contemporary Native American art and crafts
“College Alley” features student work
Live entertainment
Food and drink vendors
ArtZone: Hands-on activities for kids of all ages!
Chalkwalk: Friendly team competition for ages 6 to 60+

Be a part of the celebration—volunteer for the Lewiston Art Festival!

Volunteer

2025 ARTIST and food vendor APPLICATIONS

Applications to the Lewiston Art Festival are accepted online through Zapplication (ZAPP).

*****APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED, EXCEPT FOR COLLEGE ALLEY (STUDENT) AND INDIGENOUS MARKET ARTISTS.*****

COLLEGE ALLEY (STUDENT) AND INDIGENOUS MARKET ARTISTS, PLEASE CONTACT artstaff2@artcouncil.org

Read all the details and apply by clicking here: Lewiston Art Festival Zapplication.

If you do not already have a free account with ZAPP, you can create one by clicking on the blue “sign up” button in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Summer of '69 - Academy Park

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:06:39 +0000

Where were you in the summer of ’69? Watching the moon landing on your 21-inch TV? Joyriding in the backseat of your best friend’s Chevy Corvair? Or were you just a twinkle in your daddy’s–or granddaddy’s!--eye?

Well, break out your favorite tie dyed T-shirt and your bell bottom jeans and head down to Academy Park for the grooviest summer happening around. Hang loose with Lewiston's own 1960's rock musicians as they reunite for a far-out, free concert of favorites from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Come feel the love!

Summer of ’69

Friday July 11, 2025 at 7pm

Alphonse DiMino Memorial Bandshell in Academy Park

9th and Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092

Featuring

Summer of '69 All-StarBand

Kevin Toohey · Tom Pieroni · Chuck Scrufari · Vanik Aloian · Brandy Scrufari · Gouv Cadwalder · Frank Fracassi · Abigail Nashwinter · Victoria Duncan · Rick Delzoppo · John Lynch

County Orphanage

Tim Walton · Ray O'Keefe · Patrick Sciarrino · Mark Oliphant · Robert Johnson · David Mokhiber · Eric Weinholtz · Rip Westmoreland

The Invaders

Gary Baker · Neil Nicklas · Tom Pieroni · Chuck Scrufari · Keving Toohey · John Lynch

Pre-party Open Rehearsal Fundraiser

Thursday July 10, 2025 at 6pm

Tin Pan Alley

775 Cayuga Street, Lewiston NY 14092

$10 per person to benefit the Lewiston Council on the Arts

Marble Orchard Ghost Walk

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:33:56 +0000

Tickets on Sale September 15, 2025

Performances to be held October 24-Halloween, exact dates TBA

LCA MEMBERS ENJOY 15% OFF THE TICKET PRICE!

Members should email artstaff2@artcouncil.org for your member discount code

The dead do not rest easy in Lewiston…rather they come “alive” through stories and music on this walking tour through the historic, haunted Village of Lewiston.

Our newest GhostWalk, “Sailors, Soldiers and Saloons,” tells tales both tall and true, ghastly and grim, mystical, musical….and murderous! Follow our offbeat theatrical guides as they take you on an eerie adventure back in time to meet those who walked these roads before us, who were “only passing through,” but who met a very different fate than they had planned.

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“We were able to attend on Saturday night and were so happy and appreciative to be there. Everything was right–organized/supported/thought-out–from the guides with flashlights, to the easy moving from place to place, to the wonderful, polished, memorable performances of each player and the great learning experience of each story. From zero, I’m about to do research on the Queenston Battle, the Cibola Burning, the Arsenic Murders–it will be such fun to learn about these and discover on my own–what an education should be. Bravo to all–we love it–also will join and for sure be there next year.”

-D. Pierce and B. Butler, Youngstown, NY

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Performances begin promptly at the appointed time

LOCATION :The Gazebo at 4th and Center Street, Lewiston, New York, USA

Please contact artstaff@artcouncil.org with any ticketing questions.

“This program is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Services Inc.”

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:44:08 +0000

BPO Returns to Academy Park

Saturday, July 26 --Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

at Academy Park @ 7pm

The Lewiston Council on the Arts is thrilled to announce that the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing in the Alphonso DiMino Memorial Bandshell at Academy Park in Lewiston on Saturday, July 26th, at 7pm. This free concert is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Anthony DiMino, of DiMino’s Lewiston Tops.

Led by Agentenian conductor Fernanda Lastra, this world-class orchestra is playing a fun, family-friendly concert of favorite, familiar tunes.

Bring your blanket or some chairs and enjoy and evening under the summer sky with some incredible music–picnicking is encouraged!

Ciao! An Introduction to Italian Language and Culture

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:44:33 +0000

The Sewphisticate; getting dressed in the 1860's with Anneliese Meck

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:56:06 +0000

The Art of Writing Crime Fiction, with Lissa Redmond

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:50:00 +0000

Uncanny Medicine: The Gothic and Public Health with Dr. Laura Kremmel

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:25:34 +0000

Steeped in Romance; tea and conversation with Rom-Com author, Joelle Cullen

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:55:56 +0000

A Night at the Opera

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:11:19 +0000

Tickets available through Eventbrite at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856993419387?aff=oddtdtcreator

This engagement is supported by The Audience Building Project, a program of the Lake Placid Center for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Governor and New York State Legislature

Darkness and Light Open Mic Poetry Reading with Slipstream

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:34:16 +0000

The Magic of the Voice with Michael Dean

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:42:06 +0000

Italian Cultural Programming

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:18:50 +0000

For information please contact Michelle at artstaff@artcouncil.org

FREE Outdoor Concerts

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:06:44 +0000

FREE Outdoor Concerts

2025

Summer in Lewiston means music! Once again, the LCA has a stellar lineup of free concerts to fill your summer nights with song. There’s something for everyone, so pack a cooler and head down to the Village---we'll meet you there!

Saturday, June 21

Lewiston Porchfest Unplugged--NEW!

Live on Lewiston's porches 12-5

Band Application

Porch Host Application

Monday, June 30

Chicago Jack and The Outfit

7pm Gazebo at 4th and Center

Blues, Country, Americana roots and more!

Friday, July 4

Celebration in Academy Park @ 7pm

Reflector

The heart of Lewiston, Academy Park, is the perfect place to gather to view the 4th of July fireworks.

The Lewiston Council on the Arts is adding to the Village’s Independence Day

celebration by presenting a concert by Reflector and then....FIREWORKS!!!

It is sure to be a wonderful evening—pack your cooler and meet us there!

Monday, July 7

Christina Custode Band

"Songwriters at Sunset"

7pm Gazebo at 4th and Center

A timeless journey through a curated selection of songs by iconic singer songwriters spanning the decades. Award winning Christina Custode and her band breathe new life into beloved classics and hidden gems alike.

Thursday, July 10

Summer of '69 "Open Rehearsal" Fundraiser@ 6pm

$10 per person to benefit the Lewiston Council on the Arts

Tin Pan Alley

775 Cayuga Street Lewiston NY 14092

Friday, July 11

Summer of '69 The 19th Annual Concert

Academy Park @ 7pm

Featuring Grammy Award Winner Gary Baker and Friends; The Invaders; The County Orphanage and The Summer of '69 All-Star Band

Monday, July 14

Academy Park at 6:30 pm

Romeo and Juliet & Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross

Get thee to Academy Park!

Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s touring production of Romeo and Juliet,

the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers, will be tempered by the rousing music of

Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross

Monday, July 21

Harmonia Vocal Jazz Ensemble

7pm Gazebo at 4th and Center

Saturday, July 27 --Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Academy Park @ 7pm

The Lewiston Council on the Arts is thrilled to announce that the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing in the Alphonso DiMino Memorial Bandshell at Academy Park in Lewiston on Saturday, July 27th, at 7pm. This free concert is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Anthony DiMino, of DiMino’s Lewiston Tops.

Led by Agentenian conductor Fernanda Lastra, this world-class orchestra is playing a fun, family-friendly concert of favorite, familiar tunes.

Bring your blanket or some chairs and enjoy and evening under the summer sky with some incredible music–picnicking is encouraged!

Special Opportunity for 18 & Under Student Instrumentalists, Singers and Actors–

Be the opening act for the BPO!

Click here to sigh up to play in a pre-concert performance in the brand-new Academy Park Pavilion.

Monday, July 28

Art Deco Quartet

7pm Gazebo at 4th and Center

Music of the Roaring 20s, Jazz, Swing and the American Songbook

Monday, August 4

Rockabilly Stevie Blues and BR3

7pm Gazebo at 4th and Center

A musical gumbo of Blues, Rockabilly, R&B, Rock, Americana, and Zydeco!