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Carol Fisher-Linn      MLK – a simple man – a legend. Or was he?    Greatness of persons can be subjective. This past week, America had the sad duty of burying James Earl Carter, “Jimmy,” our 39th President of the United States. He was a great man … in...

By Kate Bartlett     Porcelain Train has been playing the Ellicottville area stages for many years with their unique Americana rock sound. This husband-and-wife duo have been creating music together for over 30 years, and as the band Porcelain Train for about 15 years. They’ll be taking the stage for...

By Kate Bartlett     Winterval returns to Riverworks in Buffalo for its 5th year to benefit Aspire of Western New York on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30-8:30pm. This annual event is a family-friendly all-inclusive celebration of Winter including ice skating, curling, hot chocolate and more. Tickets include activities, dinner and...

Carol Fisher-Linn    Emily Theresa brings generations of family dreams to reality in West Valley, NY and you are invited to be a part of the magic.      Here’s your chance for a living history lesson … wander around the acres of Lucky Day Homestead on Roszyk Hill in West...

By Barbara Arnstein     The exhibit now at the beautiful Olmsted Gallery in Springville, the Member Show, features the artwork of members of the Springville Center for the Arts. The members whose art is in the show are: Bob Adler, Barbara Arnstein, Veronica Benes, Judson Brown, Dan Bryce, Dana Crandall,...

By Jeff Martin,        The Ellicottville Historical Museum, located at 2 Washington Street in Ellicottville, New York, continues to serve as a cornerstone for preserving and sharing the rich history of the region. Operated by the Ellicottville Historical Society, the museum is open from June through September on Saturdays...

By Kate Bartlett    This January 17-19 marks the 24th annual Ellicottville Winter Blues Weekend, a celebration of local musicians and the winter season. Over 20 performances will take place over three days next weekend, all within walking distance in Ellicottville’s charming village.    The Winter Blues Weekend was started...

By Carol Fisher-Linn     For as far back as I can recall, on or about New Years’ Day, I clean out a desk. Why? You might ask. If you go online you can find a national calendar for every day of the year being celebrated as national something or the...

By Kate Bartlett     Explore Buffalo has been offering tours of Buffalo and its surrounding suburbs for over 11 years. Their Sacred Spaces Tours have become a popular winter activity, providing opportunities to learn about these incredible buildings and their significance to Buffalo while staying warm on an indoor tour....

By Darlene Brace    Although the holiday season has passed, winter is still in full swing here in Western New York. This time of year can be quite cold and snowy, with plenty of winter festivities to enjoy. Rachael and Bryce Steffan, part owners of the Bemus Point Golf Club...

By JEFF MARTIN     One of Annette Ieda’s proudest accomplishments is mentoring her harp student, Grace Kwagalakwe (pictured with Ieda), a junior in high school who fi rst heard Annette’s harp at an outdoor concert in Ellicottville a few years ago. Grace was so captivated by the sound of...

By Darlene Brace      During the last week of 2024, WJTN radio station in Jamestown celebrated its 100th anniversary of broadcasting. This momentous occasion marked its beginnings, which occurred on December 31, 1924. An Ashville, New York resident named Archibald E. Newton, who was an amateur radio enthusiast, applied...

By Kate Bartlett      This season, Edna’s at the Tamarack is introducing live music most Fridays throughout the ski season. Ever since its rebrand opening last winter, Edna’s has always been the go-to dining destination with its ideal location at Holiday Valley and unmatched views of the slopes, and now...

The I AM a Snowmaker contest”—sponsored by HKD Snowmakers—highlights the hard work, determination and camaraderie of snowmakers, and recognizes their critical contributions to the alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and winter tubing industry. I AM a Snowmaker was launched in 2013, and has highlighted the expertise and character of a wide variety...

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Winter itself, with the annual solstice promising a return of the light, is the time we look for and appreciate light and the reflections it creates. At the end of each year, it is good to reflect on what has been but also to look to...

The 2025 season kicks off with award-winning jazz singer Diana Krall, who willbe performing on June 28th at 8:15pm in the Amphitheater. Krall is known forher sultry voice and unique jazz style. The theme for week two (June 28-July5) will be Comedy Now: A Week Curated with Lewis Black,” in...

By Kate Bartlett The company offers luxury sauna rentals delivered to your residence in Ellicottville New York this winter.       Peak Heat Saunas will be celebrating their one-year anniversary in Ellicottville this January. This mobile sauna company offers an 8-person Finnish wood-burning sauna and cold plunge experience complete with everything...

By Barbara Arnstein          For those who wish they could spend more time outdoors, Robin Frey’s business, Wonder Moss, brings the feeling of relaxation found in woodland spaces indoors to them. The artist and owner, a former Springville resident whose business is headquartered in Buffalo, and is...

By JEFF MARTIN        Volunteers are tasked with assessing the needs of children in foster care and advocating for their best interests. They collaborate with attorneys, caseworkers, family members and other professionals to ensure children are receiving the proper services, whether that’s helping them stay with their families...

By Jeff Martin     If you’re lucky, every time you go into a bookstore there’s a book just waiting for you.     If you visit Rust Belt Books in Buffalo, you’re likely to find just that book.     Kalissa and Vinny Rondinelli, a local couple with no prior bookstore experience,...