Central Terminal 2007 Schedule of Events

Buffalo, New York February 26th, 2007: The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) is pleased to announce our 2007 schedule of events. Building on the success of 2006, in which the Terminal saw 8,000 visitors in September alone, three new events are being added this year: A Dyngus Day celebration in conjunction with St. Stan’s and the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle, Hallwalls “Artists and Models” and a brand new to Buffalo “New York Wine and Cidre Festival”. We are also pleased to announce the return of the Buffalo Brewfest, Variety’s Haunted Halloween Bash, and the CTRC’s own Model Train Show.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is celebrating it’s 10^th year of preserving and restoring Buffalo’s magnificent art deco train station. Formed in 1997, the CTRC reopened the Terminal to the public six years later and has hosted an increasing number of events each year since.

The complete events schedule is as follows:

Dyngus Day on the East Side - April 9^th – By popular demand, Dyngus Day returns to the Central Terminal after nearly 20 years! Join us in celebrating Dyngus Day on the East Side. Details to be announced shortly.

UB Senior Thesis Art Show – April 15^th - Details to be announced.

10^th Annual Spring Clean Up - April 28^th: 9am to 1pm – Come and help us prepare the concourse and grounds for yet another busy summer season! Gloves, work attire recommended and tools are always welcome. Food and drink will be provided.

3^rd Annual Student Celebration of Visual Arts - May 19^th & 20^th: 10am to 4pm - The SCVA is a showcase of student artwork, elementary through high school, from school districts throughout western New York.

Hallwalls “Artists and Models” - June 2^nd – Returning to Buffalo after a four year hiatus! Hallwalls will program approximately twenty installation artists who are asked to work within a chosen theme. One stage will showcase bands and DJs who will alternate throughout the night.

New York Wine and Cidre Festival - June 23^rd: 1pm to 6pm - Come sample the best that NY wineries and local hard cidre brewers have to offer at this tasting and farmers’ market.

Buffalo Old Home Week Kickoff – July 1^st –Visit buffoldhome.com for more information.

Buffalo Old Home Week Tour – July 8^th: 11am

2^nd Annual “Cruise Into The Past” Classic and Custom Car Show - July 21^st: 12pm to 6pm - The CTRC and Lakeside Classic Cruisers in conjunction with the East Side Car Club will co-host the 2nd annual classic and custom car show at the Central Terminal.

Buffalo Brewfest – August 25^th (tentative): 2pm to 6pm - Come spend the afternoon tasting beer from local and regional breweries.

2^nd Annual Model Train Show - September 8^th & 9^th: 10am-4pm - Join us for the second annual train show, expanded to encompass two days this year. Attractions include operating train layouts, door prizes, and plenty of model trains and accessories for sale.

3^rd Annual Oktoberfest - September 22^nd: 6pm to 11pm - Celebrate Autumn in traditional Munich style! Enjoy an evening of music in the concourse "beer garden" with Western New York's most in-demand German band, the Frankfurters! Choices of beer, food, soft drinks and merchandise will be available. Guests in costume get in for free!

5^th Annual Doors Open Niagara 2007 - October 13^th & 14^th:: 10am to 5pm - Doors Open Niagara features towns and villages on both sides of the international boundary, opening heritage properties for all to see.

2^nd Annual Variety Haunted Halloween Bash - October 27^th: 6pm to 12am – Live music, full bar, and costume contest! Proceeds to benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation.

Buffalo Tours: 2007 Central Terminal Tours – The Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier and the Preservation Coalition of Erie County present guided tours of the Central Terminal. Tours will be offered on 5/6, 6/3, 7/8, 8/19, and 10/14. All tours start at 11 am and are approximately 2 to 2½ hours in length. Tickets are $12. Call 852-3300 for reservations.

Event details are subject to change. Please visit our website at http://www.buffalocentralterminal.org/ for updates and additions.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation was founded in 1997. It’s mission is to preserve the historic 1929 New York Central train terminal on Buffalo’s East Side and help restore it to it’s former prominence in Buffalo’s architectural landscape. The CTRC is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that sponsors several public events and tours each year to support the continued preservation of this important landmark.

Coming soon... a new BuffaloCentralTerminal.org website!

As we're gearing up for our 2007 season, the CTRC website will be getting a makeover. Those who have been regular visitors to the Terminal over the past ten years have seen the steady improvement to the look of the building, and it's time our website got it's own fresh coat of paint. Certain areas of the site, such as our message board, may be unavailable as we work on the transition. We're targeting the new site to be up and running sometime around early April, but be sure to stop by often for updates and other news from the CTRC in the meantime.