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NEWS Archives
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Seen at the Summit
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December 20, 2007
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Wheatfield High School Jazz band dresses up for Christmas and entertains friends, family, and shoppers with their big band and holiday music selections.
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December 15, 2007
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Santa had lunch with more than 100 parents and children giving each child a present for the occasion. Santa's lunch concluded with a coloring contest and an announcement of the winners at center court.
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December 19, 2007 - Photos by Peter Green
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The Niagara-Orleans BOCES Bell Choir, who appear on the Community Missions Christmas CD, perform at Centercourt. The groups' appearances are becoming a Christmas Tradition and delight all who hear and enjoy them.
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December 14, 2007 - Photos by Peter Green
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The Starpoint Middle School Jazz Band performs to a packed Centercourt on Friday, December 14th!
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Niagara Hospice holds its annual "Light A Life" Ceremony at the Summit Welcome Center on Sunday, December 8th. Nearly 200 people attended to Celebrate the Lives of those who passed away at Hospice during the past year.
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November 27, 2007 - Photos by Peter Green
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The Gallery Room at the Summit was transformed - here you see the Summit's own Maddie (daughter of Spirit of Niagara Director Peter Green) assisting with the decorations.
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The room went from empty to Festive & Fun!
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Spirit of Niagara, part of the Summit Events Team, can turn any facility into a functional space!
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The Niagara Clarinet Ensemble provided dinner music to the special Preview Night of "Sounds Like Christmas".
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Dinner was catered by Macri's Italian Grille. Joining the audience were 38 guests of M&M Tours, visiting from downstate New York.
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Rich Blend, veterans of USO Tours and local favorites, performed "Sounds Like Christmas" to the delight of 55 guests at a special preview show on Sunday, November 25.
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On the day after the Dinner Show, Spirit of Niagara Tours hosted M&M Tours on a visit to Niagara on the Lake, Strewn Winery (pictured) and the Welland Canal
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November 24, 2007
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Members of the Destiny in Motion Dance Company, part of the Niagara Experience Players, join us at Centercourt to welcome Santa.
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Youngsters of all ages - from 1 to 100 - gathered at Centercourt to sing carols and welcome Santa for another Season at the Summit.
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Santa arrived by horse-drawn carriage after landing his sled on top of the mall. Mall Staff fed and cared for the reindeer while Santa welcomed his fans!
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Liz Thelen and Peter Green, of the band Eagle Psalms, performed throughout the afternoon and led Santa through the mall. It's the bands' 3rd straight year performing at the Mall during Christmas.
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Happy Santa-fans wearing Reindeer await their chance to greet Santa! The Jolly Old Elf enjoyed his warm welcome to the Summit.
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November 23, 2007 - Photos by Peter Green
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The Niagara Experience Players perform on "Black Friday" and pack Centercourt with a powerful and fun Christmas Showcase.
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Wild Critters of Niagara County are showing various wildlife during their stay at the Mall (until Christmas, near the Food Court). Today they are showcasing two American Kestrel Falcons. Drop by and see what's hopping or buzzing or moving!
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November 16, 2007
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Students from Springfield High School in Springfield, Tennessee, visit the Summit while touring the Niagara Region with Spirit of Niagara Tours.
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Like many groups, they enjoyed the great tastes of our Food Court while shopping and enjoying the Mall.
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Students from Springfield, Tennessee, pose at Niagara Falls. Their Tour was hosted by the Summit's "Spirit of Niagara Tours" and included lunch and a shopping stop at the Summit.
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October 28, 2007
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Aiden clowns around during Trick-or-treat time during the Summit Merchants' Association Annual Halloween Party. Nearly 400 kids attended!
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The Costume Parade, with almost 200 participants, is a favorite draw for participants and spectators alike! The entire parade moves throughout the mall.
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Captain Steven Teeft, of the 36th Virginia Infantry, and the Curate of the Civil War Display in the Summit Welcome Center, poses with "Southern Belle Sarah", an employee of the Summit Park Pharmacy.
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Funny Costumes abounded at the Merchants Association Halloween Party. Some were funny and, well, you can figure it out for yourself! By the way, she never did find her puppy!
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Tim Krawczyk, owner of the Krow's Nest and one of the Directors of the Summit Merchants' Association, leads the annual Costume Parade. Judges were quick to note that he could not win in any category except "best impersonation of a Baseball Player"....however, that was once Tim's profession, Professional Baseball! Thanks Tim, Jen and the Merchants for a great event!
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Maddie (5) and Virginia (7) walk together and give a "paparazzi" pose while enjoying the Costume Parade.
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The Winners of the Costume Parade Contests, from categories such as "Cutest", "Most Original" and "Scariest". Thanks to everyone who enjoyed this wonderful day, made possible by the Summit Merchant's Association. See you next year!
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