Special to The Villager    Jamestown will once again welcome some of comedy’s biggest stars this summer as the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary with four days […]

By Darlene Brace    Join the Village of Bemus Point as they celebrate the summer season at this year’s Summer Fest next Saturday, August 1 from 4-9pm and Sunday, August […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Ever wonder how the jazz era flourished in the prohibition era? Speakeasies were major employers of jazz musicians.    Let’s go back in time more than […]

By Chad Neal    Well, we’ve been waiting to see what the changes and differences would be at The Depot which is now called Wayne’s Depot. I went in and […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Here’s a chance for folks in the Ellicottville area to carry the Torch for Peace. The world’s largest peace torch relay runners will be arriving here […]

By Barbara Arnstein     On Sunday, August 30th, the second annual Three Corners Bluegrass Festival in Chaffee, NY, will take place from 10am-5pm at The Annex (12139 Olean Road, on […]

By Chad Neal     John Nelson is an Ellicottville local who is trend-setting and on the fleek*. He moved here quite a while ago with his now wife, Samantha. They […]

By Barbara Arnstein    Besides the two Shakespeare plays in Buffalo’s Delaware Park this summer, a touring production entitled “Fools and Foes” travels to perform in communities around Western New […]

Jamestown,NY     Jamestown’s own celebrate 45 years with a three-day Arts Festival Labor Day Weekend.    Jamestown, NY -Labor Day Weekend 2026 will mark a historic homecoming in Jamestown as […]

By Kate Bartlett     Saturday, July 25 marks the 6th Annual HillTAP signature summer event combining live music, scenic mountain views, local craft beverages, and outdoor activities at Holiday Valley’s […]

By Corey Wiktor Executive Director Catt. Co. IDA   Holiday Valley and HoliMont are two of Cattaraugus County’s most important private-sector tourism anchors. Together, they help position Ellicottville and the […]

By Kate Bartlett     This Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19th marks the 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival in Jamestown. This year it is held again at the Northwest Arena. This […]

By Carol Fisher Linn      Who doesn’t love a challenge? In winter, skiers can feel the adrenaline rush when meeting a challenge head on at Greer Hill at HoliMont or […]

By Darlene Brace     Where History Meets Craftmanship.     The 89th Annual Chautauqua County Historical Society Antique Show will take place on July 18&19, from 10am-4pm on Saturday, and from […]