Synchronized Fireworks Across CHQ. Lake
Bemus Point and Mayville Celebrate July 4, 2026

Chautauqua Lake, NY A synchronized fireworks and music experience is coming to Chautauqua Lake for the Fourth of July      Bemus Point, NY – Two Chautauqua Lake communities are coming […]

Mel Brooks Career Archives
New Artifacts Added National Comedy Center in Jamestown

Jamestown,NY Nearly 150,000 Documents and Over 5,000 Photographs to be Preserved in Jamestown, New York.    Mel Brooks and the National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive […]

Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival
Annual Event Featuring Letter to Elise – Sunday, August 16

East Otto,NY Summer and art comes alive at Griffis Sculpture Park as the park hosts its annual Summer Festival on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12-6pm. Set among the park’s […]

Public Golf Course Guide
This Week: Chautauqua Golf Club & Holiday Valley

By Carol Fisher-Linn Chautauqua Golf Club     Writer Mike Kasarda, in a 2014 article in The Chautauquan Daily, when writing about the historic golf course, prefaced his story with this: […]

Art Crawl in Springville, June 6
Art Vendors, Kids Activities, Live Music & More

By Barbara Arnstein      The 2026 Art Crawl in Springville will include art on display, kids’ activities, a parade, dancing, drumming and much more!     This year the eagerly […]

Three Summer Music Series Monthly
Events in Westfield, Jamestown & Mayville

By Darlene Brace    Get ready for a summer filled with a variety of live music that will entertain you and your family throughout the season. The Chautauqua County Chamber […]

Local Treasures: Amish Trail
The Amish in the Southern Tier of WNY

Carol Fisher-Linn Photos by Emma Rose Fisher    NY is one of the most important states for the old order Amish.    NYS has the 5th largest Amish population. Over […]

Woman Owned Raven & Thorn
Fredonia Tavern & Wine Bar

By Kate Bartlett      Raven & Thorn is a cozy, well reviewed cocktail and wine bar located in the former Muldoon’s/Tully’s Pub at 26 Water Street in Fredonia, NY. Known […]

Catt. Co. CCIDA
Ski Resort Investments, Gowanda Redev.

By David Parker ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency approved several economic development resolutions during its May 19 meeting, including tax incentives tied to major reinvestment projects […]

Memorial Day Weekend Art Trail
North Shore Arts Alliance 18th Annual Event May 23 & 24

By Kate Bartlett      This Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd-24th, marks the North Shore Arts Alliance’s 18th annual spring Art Trail. This unique event is held twice per year, once […]

Buffalo Native Follows Her Dreams Across Seas
Jordan Baut: Professional Figure Skater, YouTuber & Local

By Kate Bartlett    Jordan Bauth is a professional figure skater and digital content creator best known as a Royal Caribbean cruise ship ice skater and a travel/lifestyle vlogger with […]

Celebrate May Day at the Heron
Sunday, May 24; 8:30am – 11pm Sherman, NY

Sherman, NY     Join the fun and welcome the return of sunshine, music, and community at The Heron! This family-friendly celebration marks the start of our summer season with a […]

Trattoria Partenope Expanding
Authentic Italian Restaurant in Bemus Point

By Kate Bartlett      Trattoria Partenope will be opening their second location in the Village of Bemus Point in the location of the former Italian Fisherman. The restaurant will offer […]

Memorial Day – Day of Remembrance
Prayer for Permanent Peace, Monday May 25

Carol Fisher-Linn       Memorial Day – a day of remembrance, Monday May 25. Fly flags at half-staff until noon.     The official U.S. Government Memorial Day proclamation calls on Americans […]