Mayville Winterfest 2026
Fun has Already Begun – Festival Next Weekend

By Darlene Brace       It’s time once again for the annual Mayville Winterfest, which will take place at Lakeside Park located at 50 W. Lake Rd in Mayville next […]

The Blizzard of 1977, Part II
January 28 – February 1, 1977 In Western New York

By Bill Burk      “What the…what are you doing?”      Me and my friends track snow through the front door, up the stairs to the second floor. “We’re playing.” […]

Aranar Landscape Hotel Villas
Luxury Villas Expanding In Ellicottville

By Kate Bartlett      Aranar is redefining an adult retreat with plans to expand upon their first luxury villa which opened in November 2023. This new Landscape Hotel will […]

Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Historical Musings & Commemorating Suggestions

Carol Fisher Linn      Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Why not make it a little more interesting this year?     The Buffalo News stated that this January has been […]

Ellicottville Winter Music Jam
<smallFeb. 13-15 Filled with Indoor Live Music

Ellicottville NY. Whether you visit Ellicottville to ski/snowboard, snow tube, or explore the village shops and restaurants (or all of the above!), there’s no denying that Ellicottville creates a vibe […]

Group Ther-Happy
Casual Dining in Lakewood

By Kate Bartlett       Located at the four corners in downtown Lakewood, Group Ther-Happy is a full-service restaurant/bar known for their casual dining and relaxed yet fun atmosphere. The […]

Women 2 Women Project
Mud Sweat Gears • Blizzard/Tecnica

By Kate Bartlett      February 19-20 marks the 5th annual Mud Sweat n’ Gears x Blizzard/Tecnica Women 2 Women Project at HoliMont. Formerly known as Powder to Prosecco, this […]

Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program
Holiday Valley Helps Empower Fallen Skiers

By Carol Fisher-Linn     Honoring Jane Probst, co-founder of LASP at Holiday Valley…..    As with most ski-oriented organizations everywhere, the members of the Ski Patrol at Holiday Valley […]

Filmmaker Warren Miller
Lit Fires with Snow

By Dan Balkin       A young ski patroller at Vail, Co, sidled up next to Warren Miller on a cat track and said, “My dad hates you.”  Why? We’ll get […]

Golf Club & Tap House
New Appointed GM Jessica Splawski

By Kate Bartlett       Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House has named longtime team member Jessica Splawski as its new General Manager, recognizing a leader whose energy, care, […]

Pumpkin Hollow Furniture
Bukowiecki, Furniture Extraordinaire

By Carol Fisher-Linn        Custom builds, on-site or in-shop repairs, and reupholstery…         I called Mark Bukowiecki to interview him about his work. The first thing he said to […]

Fire and Ice Celebration 2026
CHQ. Harbor Hotel, Valentine’s Weekend

By Darlene Brace      The 8th annual Fire and Ice Celebration will take place again at the glamorous Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron, located at 10 Dunham Avenue. From […]

The Blizzard of 1977
January 28 – February 1, 1977 In Western New York

By Bill Burk Part I        A winter like the old days.     Lake Erie froze solid December 16th, 1976. That’s early. It happens, earlier some years, but the […]

Enchanted Mountain Chocolate
Artisan Chocolatier Offers Full Experience

By Barbara Arnstein     Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and one classic way to celebrate is with chocolates. A great new source for gourmet chocolates, “Enchanted Mountain […]