By Carol Fisher-Linn   Betsy’s High-End Consignments   About thirty years ago the concept of a consignment shop was virtually an unknown in the area. Betsy Peyser set out to change […]

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY Nothing complements a great day on the ski slopes than an evening of live music, and that’s just what Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Weekend is guaranteed to deliver. With […]

By Dean Wells   Step through the double doors of the Option House, 41 Main Street, Bradford PA., and you’ve stepped into a time machine that teleports you back to […]

By Kate Bartlett      The Jefferson Inn Bed and Breakfast is an Ellicottville symbol of hospitality, known for its charming Victorian ambiance and relaxing atmosphere. The property combines historic […]

By Kate Bartlett        Cube Cheese Shoppe in Cuba, NY, will be celebrating 50 years this September. Located at 53 Genesee Street, this gourmet food store is known for […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn        In one year and one day, Shea’s Buffalo “Wonder” Theater sprang up on Main Street (January 16, 1926). Here’s an historical perspective of the early […]

By Darlene Brace      The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is once again organizing the annual Doors Open Jamestown event, which will take place on Saturday, January 24th, from […]

Buffalo,NY The Essex Center is excited to share a new Call for Artists for a large-scale public mural project at the Essex Street Arts Center, presented in partnership with Arts […]

Ellicottville, NY The Starry, Starry Lights addition to the Tubing Park has been a huge hit! It gives the nighttime tubing experience an entirely new vibe.     Starting at 4:30pm […]

Chautauqua, NY Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua Institution – Experience the beauty and tranquility of the Chautauqua Institution grounds during winter while on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Sleigh rides run on […]

By Dan Balkin       Do you dread the idea of playing pickleball or shuffleboard all winter in Florida?  Good – because there are alternative sources of heat.  Western New […]

By Dean Wells      The Robert H. Jackson Center has always been a fascinating source of local, regional and international history.    Even the building, itself, dips back into […]

By Kate Bartlett      Next Friday-Sunday, January 16-18 marks the 25th annual Ellicottville Winter Blues Weekend, a celebration of local musicians and the winter season. Performances will take place […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn Part II      As we wrap up the holidays and you have a chance to put up your feet, we will conclude our 2025 season highlights. […]