Image of the Day – July 1, 2013

Lots and lots o’ people visited the Niagara Falls Music and Arts Festival
this past weekend on Old Falls Street. A great time had by all!

Image of the Day – June 30, 2013

Fun for all – dead or alive – at the Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival this weekend!

Women’s Porter Cup Champ makes cut at LPGA US Open

Casie Cathrea, the 17 year-old sensation

An Interview with Mellow Panther [by Ken Cosentino]

Panther Petters AKA Mellow Panther is a music producer living in Niagara Falls, NY. He has a studio at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, where he creates his unique ambient beats with an anime influence. We caught up with the enigmatic Panther for an interview, and this is what he had to say…

? – Let’s start with the obvious… is Panther your real name?
P – Depends on what’s real. But yea that’s my real name

? – That’s a pretty unique name. Any special meaning?
P – My name?

NTCC wins Silver Excalibur Award

Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation (NTCC) was the recipient of a Silver Excalibur Award for the project the “Wallenda Walk at Niagara Falls”, at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Buffalo Niagara Chapter’s 24th annual event.
Excalibur, the legendary sword of King Arthur, is a symbol of the fortitude of the public relations profession in Western New York. It celebrates and commemorates the triumphs of the programs, projects and people that strengthen and sharpen the public relations profession.
PHOTO: Members of NTCC were on hand to accept the award. From left, John Percy, CEO & president, Michelle Blackley, communications manager, Libby Woock, e-marketing coordinator, Jeff Pease, director of marketing & communications, and Stephanie Magnuszewski, marketing coordinator.

3rd Annual Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival

We are pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual Niagara Falls Music and Art Festival will be held on the weekend of June 29-30, 2013. This year

The Great Blue Heron Festival

The Great Blue Heron Festival delivers an eclectic musical lineup that the whole family can enjoy. 2013 spotlights Donna the Buffalo, The Campbell Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Kevin Kinsella w/ Mosaic Foundation, Big Leg Emma and many more to fill three stages almost around the clock for three days. This event, always over Independence Day weekend, includes more than just music. Between performances, you can go for a swim at the spring-fed pond, hike or bike along forested trails, or relax at the cozy Caf

Image of the Day – June 28, 2013

Double Cross Vodka Cocktail Party tonight at The Giacomo

The weekend is almost here and we’re kicking it off right with a Double Cross Vodka Cocktail Party TONIGHT! Enjoy featured martinis – and live music from 7pm – 9pm in the Giacomo lounge. See you there!

Niagara Now: A natural fit in a tourism town [by Michelle Blackley]