Jamestown Receives $10M in Funding
Downtown Revitalization Initiative to Help Further Transform

 Jamestown,NY  Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the City of Jamestown will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization […]

10K Maniacs Multi-Day Arts Festival
Performances, Exhibits & Events – Sept. 3-5 in Jamestown, NY

  Jamesown, NY 10,000 Maniacs are hosting a weekend-long festival in their hometown of Jamestown, NY from September 3-5, 2026, culminating with a headline concert on Saturday, September 5 at […]

Supernatural Summer Solstice
Mason Winfield at Griffis Sculpture Park, June 20

  Cattaraugus County Storytelling is humanity’s oldest art, and the night of the Summer Solstice is an occasion to celebrate it–supernatural style! On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Griffis Sculpture […]

Chautauqua Antique Boat Show
24th Annual Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Event, June 27

By Kate Bartlett     The Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier (CLTT) Annual Antique Boat Show is a summer celebration of classic and vintage boating held at the Bemus Point Village Park […]

Great Blue Heron Music Festival
33rd Annual Celebration, July 2-5

By Kate Bartlett     July 2-5 marks the 33rd annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival, a four-day family-friendly camping and music event on their beautiful campgrounds in Sherman, NY. As […]

Appreciating a Long Father’s Day
Longest Day of the Year to Celebrate Dad in 2026

By Carol Fisher Linn     June 21 – a Double Header: Father’s Day, Summer Solstice    When looking at the calendar for June it is a bit unusual that the […]

Weekly Picks: Public Golf Course Guide
Big Foot Golf Park, EVL – Tri County Golf Club, Forestville

By Dale Chan    If you haven’t heard about the exciting new recreational game/ sport in Ellicottville – Bigfoot Park Golf, let me tell you about it. Last year Chad […]

“Open Farms” Care Farm
Rescued Animals Offer Fun in Springville

Article & Photos By Barbara Arnstein       Open Farms offers open arms. The Springville farm is home to many different rescued farm animals, including goats, donkeys, pigs and chickens. It […]

Hoods Ups Lakewood
First Annual Car Show Event, June 20

By Darlene Brace    The Village of Lakewood is thrilled to announce its first Hoods Up, Lakewood Car Show. This event will take place this Saturday, June 20th, (rain date […]

New Poolside Cabanas at Holiday Valley

Holiday Valley Resort Offers New Poolside Amenity Daily Rentals Available this Summer Claim your own corner of summer. Our brand-new poolside cabanas are now available, offering a great retreat with […]

Dairy Days Fest. in Cuba, NY
Annual Community Festival June 12-14

By Kate Bartlett     The annual Cuba Dairy Days event takes place this weekend, June 12-14 in celebration of the area’s rich dairy farming heritage and its history as a […]

Supernatural Summer Solstice
Mason Winfield at Griffis Sculpture Park, June 20

Cattaraugus county NY Mason Winfield at Griffis Sculpture Park, June 20      Storytelling is humanity’s oldest art, and the night of the Summer Solstice is an occasion to celebrate […]

Hometown Organizations Team to Fight ALS
<Southern Tier Brewing Co. & Nat’l Comedy Ctr. Join Forces

Chautauqua County Southern Tier Brewing Company and National Comedy Center Team Up to Support ALS Research    Two hometown organizations with national reach are joining forces to support the fight […]

Rebecca Szpaicher Receives Honor
New York State Teacher of the Year Presented to E’Ville Local

By Brooke Szpaicher After 41 years of dedicated service, Mrs. Rebecca Szpaicher is retiring from a remarkable career in art education that inspired generations of students through creativity, kindness, and […]