COVER STORY

Find the nearest fireworks display or Independence Day celebration

Charles Lewis/News file photo

Updated: July 3, 2009 8:57 am

Here's a look at parades, festivals, flag raisings and fireworks extravaganzas going on this weekend.

CONCERT REVIEW

After rainy ending last year, Zappa gets in a full set at Square

Updated: July 3, 2009 8:32 am

You get a strange crowd at a free concert. And, if the 5-year-old with a mohawk yelling “Go Zappa!” was any indication, you get the strangest crowd at a free Zappa Plays Zappa concert. Strange in a good way, though, as was shown at Thursday at the Square.

CHEAP EATS

Curt's Stop In: Classic grill selections done well

Updated: July 3, 2009 8:50 am

It took us a few minutes to find Curt’s, tucked away at the corner of Hawley Road right near where the construction work begins on Route 5. But when we pulled into the parking lot, we found that the building is decorated with large drawings of Curt’s food—a package of curly fries with big eyes and a smile, a dancing burger, a happy hot dog, a frosty mug of soda.

DINING REVIEW

Wilson Boat House: Still a popular spot on Lake Ontario

Charles Lewis/Buffalo News

Updated: July 3, 2009 8:47 am

It has been there since 1907 — remodeled many times and now under new management — but the Wilson Boat House still sits on one of the prettiest sites on Lake Ontario. It’s right on the Wilson Harbor, with pretty views and a town park adjoining. It may be an institution, but the place manages to serve up plenty of action and a bar that won’t quit.

MOVIE REVIEW

'Whatever Works': David-Allen combo doesn’t produce much enthusiasm

Updated: July 3, 2009 8:46 am

There’s a legendary story about Larry David when he was just a stand-up comic — long before, that is, he cocreated “Seinfeld” and bequeathed “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to a needful world.

ART REVIEW

Versteeg uses Internet as source for fascinating exhibition at Hallwalls

Updated: July 3, 2009 10:28 am

Like plenty of artists, Siebren Versteeg plunges his hands into the chaos of the world, rearranges it a bit and pulls out a certain kind of individualized beauty. But unlike any other artist I’ve heard of, Versteeg creates that beauty through the wonders of WiFi Internet access and Google Image Search.

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