No TV for Falls New Year’s Eve once again

From Niagara This Week: Despite interest from a pair of broadcast outlets to televise the annual New Year’s Eve celebration, no cameras will be rolling when a variety of musical acts hit the stage at Queen Victoria Park on Dec. 31. “There was interest from two broadcasters,” Mayor Jim Diodati said. “The discussions were going…

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Mayor: New Year’s show needs $2M in tourism support

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati wants to avoid last year’s mess with the New Year’s Eve show, but once again “the challenge is money.” He needs to convince the city’s tourism partners to help pay about $2 million to get the concert back on a national broadcaster, which is much…

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ZZ Top makes Fallsview Casino debut

From a CNW press release seen on Yahoo! Canada Finance: Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top take the stage at Fallsview Casino for the first time ever this August. For one night only they will perform their repertoire of hits such as “Tush”, “Legs”, “La Grange”, “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and “Sharp Dressed…

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‘One of the best’ NYE events for Falls businesses

From the Niagara Falls Review: New Year’s Eve at Niagara Falls was not only a ratings blockbuster, it was also one of the best nights ever for businesses in the area. “From what I understand, all the hotels sold out,” said Sarah Vazquez, vice-president of business development and marketing for Canadian Niagara Hotels. “Talking to…

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