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A fun and funky season finale of Third Thursday Jamestown

A fun and funky season finale of Third Thursday Jamestown

The biggest crowd of the season showed up to watch hometown heroes Smackdab bring on the fun and funk to Winter Garden Plaza in downtown Jamestown. Buffalo’s Olmsted Dub System opened the evening with a reggae set that got people up on the dance floor. 

Promo video for NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

Promo video for NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park in East Otto, NY will return for 15 nights, starting on Friday, September 20th and ending on Saturday, October 18th. A portion of the park is transformed by colorful lighting, performance and surprises. Video soundtrack: Dotsun Moon “Eleda II.”

SitlerHQ enters 11th year of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

SitlerHQ enters 11th year of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

The local artistic community will be in the spotlight, when NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns for its 12th consecutive autumn. The amazing sculpture park will be illuminated in colorful theatrical lighting when NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns on Friday, September 20, 

Smilo & The Ghost show why they are rising stars at Third Thursday Jamestown

Smilo & The Ghost show why they are rising stars at Third Thursday Jamestown

August’s Third Thursday Jamestown was special from the word “go!” A glorious late summer evening set the stage for amazing performances from Smilo & The Ghost, Charity Nuse & Sara Rafaloski, and a special tweener set from the cast of Lucille Ball Little Theatre of 

SitlerHQ receives regional arts award for NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

SitlerHQ receives regional arts award for NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

The SitlerHQ crew traveled to Cuba, NY on Sunday, to pick up an award for NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park. The Tri-County Arts Council named NIGHT LIGHTS its 2024 Program of the Year for Cattaraugus County. The award was presented at the “Celebration of 

Mark Griffis’ “Emergence” sculpture makes its debut

Mark Griffis’ “Emergence” sculpture makes its debut

Friend of SitlerHQ, Mark Griffis added to his and his family’s legacy as the “First Family of Art” in Buffalo. Mayor Byron W. Brown and the Buffalo Arts Commission recently dedicated a public art sculpture in the Allentown neighborhood. “Emergence”, by noted Buffalo artist Mark 

The summer time vibes flowing hard at July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

The summer time vibes flowing hard at July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

Third Thursday Jamestown was bathing in the summer time vibes last week at Winter Garden Plaza in downtown Jamestown, NY. Buffalo bands Letter to Elise and Karma Queen made their Jamestown debut at the monthly music series. They were warmly received by another large music 

A little promo video about July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

A little promo video about July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

Third Thursday Jamestown is more than just an music event. Several Jamestown downtown businesses also host creative events at their establishments during the Third Thursday Jamestown event at Winter Garden Plaza. Here’s a video that gives people the skinny on Thursday, July 18th’s Third Thursday 

Well Worn Boot brings the shock and awe to June’s Third Thursday Jamestown

Well Worn Boot brings the shock and awe to June’s Third Thursday Jamestown

June’s edition of Third Thursday Jamestown was a thunderous (and very fun) affair at Winter Garden Plaza in downtown Jamestown. The hard rocking and costume-wearing Well Worn Boot enthralled the crowd with their driving music and antics. Having previously played Jamestown, Well Worn Boot drew 

Third Thursday Jamestown 2024 kicks off

Third Thursday Jamestown 2024 kicks off

Last night, a wonderful and engaging crowd showed up for the opening evening of Third Thursday Jamestown 2024 at Winter Garden Plaza. Attendees experienced two performances of the play “What You Will,” which is a fun and contemporary take on Shakespeare’s 12th Night. The theatre