World Magic Awards with Frewin airs Sunday

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara magician Greg Frewin’s triumphant night at last year’s World Magic Awards in Los Angeles will be televised on Sun TV this Sunday night. The show, which saw Frewin win the prestigious Magician of the Year award, will air at 8 p.m. The special aired in November in the U.S….

Read More

New display at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum entrance

The work in the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum entrance seems to be almost done, and it looks good. This is a picture of a new display they have. Obviously you can’t tell from the picture, but both figures move. There is a man who appears to have 3 legs. In the cage is…

Read More

Twitter updates for 2010-03-10

http://twitpic.com/17rybt – Here is a picture of some of the work they are doing at the future Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville location. They # There is no sign on the old Capri restaurant indicating it is going to be a Pizza Deli. I wonder how long before one goes up. #

Read More

There is finally a Margaritaville sign up!

I’ve mentioned this on numerous occasions… I found out 8 months ago or so that the old Wolfgang Puck’s was going to become a Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Then a month or two ago they formally announced it. I walk by almost every day, and couldn’t believe that there wasn’t a “coming soon” sign (or something…

Read More

Condemnation for Hotel Niagara?

From the Niagara Gazette: It appears as though the old Hotel Niagara is headed for condemnation. City council members learned Monday that a recent inspection of the Rainbow Boulevard property revealed several areas of concern, including the lack of electricity, heat and an operational fire protection system inside the building. Chief Code Enforcement Officer Dennis…

Read More

Family Fun at Hilton Niagara Falls!

Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the left-hand side of any page on the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview web site.

Read More

Twitter updates for 2010-03-09

http://twitpic.com/17ldhy – The Falls Plaza Hotel now has a brand. It is a Ramada (I can't remember if I mentioned this before or not) # http://twitpic.com/17lahs – At the future Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, they've dug up a lot around the front of the building on Fallsview # RT @NiagaraParksPR @niagarareporter Reptiles @ the Butterfly Conservatory…

Read More

Spring is in the air (for now)

I realize that we’re still near the beginning of March, but this weather is awesome. It’s supposed to stay well above freezing for the rest of the week. While I was walking through Queen Victoria Park I saw some crocus and daffodil shoots coming up.

Read More

Pamper Yourself with our 1-Night in Niagara Spa Package

Last Wednesday I received the latest email newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.

Read More

Rally to save parks from budget ax

WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo had a report (including video) on an upcoming rally to try to save the NY State Parks system. Wednesday in Albany, a rally to save the state parks from the budget ax. Residents and state leaders will hold a rally to protest cuts in the governor’s budget, which could mean…

Read More