Welcome to HV Beer & Wine Fest
Exploring some Fun Facts as You Test Your Pallet
Carol Fisher-Linn Whoever thought that making some wines could involve Wasps, Meteorites and Tomatoes? With the anticipated wine and beer festival this weekend in Ellicottville, this writer thought it might be fun to discover unusual tidbits about wines, and the processes by which some of them are made....
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Lake Erie Wine Country
Harvest Weekends Celebrate Autumn in CHQ.
By Kate Bartlett The Lake Erie Wine Country again invites guests to enjoy autumn, paired with wine and hors d'oeuvres, at one of the many participating wineries in Chautauqua County November 8-10. Enjoy authentic, handcrafted wines paired with unique food samplings at each of the 20 member wineries. Nestled...
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Rediscovering Buffalo: The Barrel Factory
Historic Distillery, Event Space & Restaurant
By Kate Bartlett The Barrel Factory in the Old First Ward District of Buffalo has been a destination for the last 10 years for weddings, events, spirit tastings and dining. They also offer 7 loft style apartments. Built in 1903 on the legendary Buffalo River, the building was originally...
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Music Spotlight: XOXO Pop Band
Buffalo Party Band @ HV Beer and Wine Festival
By Kate Bartlett Holiday Valley’s much anticipated Beer and Wine Festival is quickly approaching, November 8-9th along the picturesque slopes of Ellicottville. This celebration of craft beverages, exceptional brews, and fine wines offers the unique opportunity to sample a diverse array of drinks from 34 of the best breweries...
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Showcase Spotlight: Puddles Pity Party
AGT Winner Live at Reg Lenna this Friday
By Kate Bartlett America’s Got Talent (AGT) winner Puddles Pity Party will perform at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown this Friday, November 8th at 7:30pm. This 7-foot sad clown has stunned audiences across the globe with his golden voice singing standards, pop hits and more. ...
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SOLT Café and Spa
Indulge and Feed your Mind, Body, & Soul
By Darlene Brace The café offers a nice selection of soups, sandwiches, and salads including vegetarian and gluten free options and a selection of baked goods. Keep in mind, you don’t have to be using the spa services to enjoy the bar and café. There is plenty of seating to...
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Kinzua Skywalk
Voted in Top 10 Skywalks in the World
By Kate Bartlett The Kinzua Skywalk in McKean County, Pennsylvania, will be open through November 18 before it undergoes a preservation and renovation project. Take in the majestic countryside atop one of the top 10 skywalks in the world during the fall season. The Skywalk will be closed...
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Daylight Savings Time almost Over
Time to Fall Back: Turn Clocks Back this Sunday
Carol Fisher-Linn Remember Pink Floyd’s early 70’s song, “Time”; Jim Croce’s 79’s song, “If I Could Save Time in a Bottle”; or Cher’s late 80’s tune, “If I Could Turn Back Time” … which could take you back to the Beatles in 1965 with their hit “Yesterday”. It...
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Rediscovering Buffalo: MiMO Décor
Refurbishing Vintage Furniture on Niagara Street
By Kate Bartlett MiMO was founded by Buffalo native Jessica Moloney and her father/cofounder Joseph Buscaglia in 2017. With a degree in Art History and years of business experience along with a creative background, she developed a greater interest in interior design. She sought to open a shop...
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Native American Heritage
Seneca Resorts & Casinos Celebrates November
By Jessica Miller In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Seneca Resorts & Casinos invites the community to come together for an evening of celebration, culture, and community. This Community Social and Dinner is an annual event, a cherished tradition, will be held on Friday, November 15, from 5-8pm...
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Donna the Buffalo Returns
Jam at Spire Theater in Jamestown, Nov. 9
By Darlene Brace Blue Moon Management is a local company that provides management services for local musicians and includes booking management, publicity, and promotion services. On November 9, Blue Moon Management is excited to welcome back Donna the Buffalo to Jamestown, as they will be performing once again at...
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The World’s Largest Disco
Annual Buffalo Event, Sat. Nov. 30, 2024
By Kate Bartlett The World’s Largest Disco, sponsored by Univera Healthcare, will be held for it’s 31st year at the Buffalo Convention Center. This annual event draws over 7,000 people annually, selling out for the past 28 years. Get ready to boogie, grab your platforms, and join in an...
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The Spirit Way Project
Local Author’s Supernatural Investigations
By Bill Burk The paranormal expert/examiner/medium/TV personality steps boldly into the house/barn/cellar/church, the one that locals say is haunted, the site that bumps in the night. An audio-visual crew follows diligently. They pack equipment designed to detect the undetectable, to record the mysteries within; a ghostly apparition, a supernatural...
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Detecting Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Carol Fisher-Linn According to Nationalbreastcancer.org, 1 out of every 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2024 to date, an estimated 310,720 women and 2,800 men have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, as well as 56,500 new cases of...
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RocketCup Coffee Company
Revitalizing Communities throughout the World
By Kate Bartlett RocketCup Coffee Company has been fostering their mission to revitalize communities since 2022. In addition to brewing and roasting high-quality coffee, RocketCup INTRO With headquarters in the village of Cattaraugus and their second café location in Olean, RocketCup is excited to launch their Roastery and speakeasy,...
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Rediscovering Buffalo:
Mint Mojito BarRefreshing Vibes on Niagara Street
By Kate Bartlett Mint Mojito Bar has been serving fresh craft cocktails on Niagara Street in Buffalo since 2022. A celebration of all things bright and fresh, Mint is a place for people to gather and enjoy each other’s company as much as their inspired food and drinks. ...
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EVL Halloween Half Marathon
Annual 5K and Relay Race Celebrates 11 Years
By Kate Bartlett October 26th marks the 11th annual EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5K, and Relay—also known as the EVL Half. Grab a friend, don your best costume, and get ready to run in this much-anticipated event. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join in the fun! Doug and...
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Get Out the Vote!
Facts on November 5th General Election
By Miles Hilton The November 5th general election is right around the corner. Elections are a chance for Americans to exercise our democratic right to choose our political representatives, and this November the presidency will be on the ballot. Here’s everything you need to know to vote in the...
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Thriller Dancers at Villaggio
Annual Flash Mob Performance, October 26
By Kate Bartlett Saturday October 26th, The Thriller Dancers return to the streets of Ellicottville outside of Villaggio for their 9th annual ‘flash mob’ style performance. 61 dancers will perform 2 sets on Monroe Street decked out as their best Zombie to recreate Michael Jackson’s 1983 smash hit music...
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Ghostfish Brewing Company – East
Legendary Gluten Free Beer Brewed Locally
By Darlene Brace Some people with Celiac Disease and gluten intolerances may want to enjoy a beer now and then, and they would like to find a gluten free beer that still tastes good. Did you know that a popular gluten free beer is produced and distributed from Westfield,...
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