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By Kate Bartlett    Chautauqua Woods is a family run, woman and minority owned business with a legacy of creating bespoke, high-end solid wood doors for clients across the United States. Based in Dunkirk, their manufacturing plant houses the entire hand-crafted process, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Their...

Carol Fisher-Linn    Down to the wire shopping with less than a week to go… There are several locally owned stores in our boutique villages such as The Shabby Shrub located at 32 Chautauqua Avenue in Lakewood, NY or Daff Dry Goods on Washington Street in Ellicottville, NY that are...

By Kate Bartlett Built in 1921, The Liberty Seneca building originally operated as a fi nancial institution until 2006. Recognizing its charm and cultural potential, South Buffalo native and property developer Jake Schneider purchased the property. With its art deco jewel-box design, stained glass windows, terrazzo fl ooring, and intact...

By Darlene Brace This rendition of this classic movie is being presented as a live performance play using the setting of a vintage 1940s live radio station. This radio broadcast style and the amazing, talented cast bring the story to life. The audience will see the setting that resembles a...

OLEAN- Every artist and crafter begins with a dream—to create something beautiful and meaningful. Each piece is made with love, hoping to find someone who treasures it just as much as they do. Every purchase you make helps bring that dream to life. Not only are you supporting local artists...

By Jeff Martin       You don’t have to tell Pastor Ralph Mueller about how much food is wasted throughout the United States in any given year.     And you don’t have to tell him about the importance of volunteerism, either. As much as $55,000 in food is passed out...

By Kate Bartlett     The Ellicottville Christmas Stroll has been a favorite tradition for 37 years. It was inspired by a group of women in the community who wanted to create a festive, meaningful holiday tradition for families of Ellicottville to enjoy together. This year, the event will take place...

By Kate Bartlett     The much-anticipated HoliMont opening day is this Saturday, December 14th. According to Travis Widger, Snowsports Director, the conditions are great, and the HoliMont team is more than ready for a great ski season. “We are excited to welcome the ski community back this year,” says Travis...

By Kate Bartlett    This past year was an exciting and successful year of projects for the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA). As of December 1, the CCIDA helped 18 area projects move forward with a combined project value of $311.4 million, a true pledge to its continued...

By Darlene Brace    The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in downtown Jamestown has become a prominent venue leading in the arts and entertainment in the area for almost a century. Originally it was called the Palace Theater, which first opened its doors Feb 5, 1923. It hosted events...

By Kate Bartlett     Chautauqua resident Jenna Robino has lived and worked all over the country, but finds inspiration to fuel her inner artist in every day occurrences. She is a multi-faceted artist with experience in theatre, acting, production, hospitality, film, voiceover, singing and comedy. Jenna strives to find inspiration...

Ellicottville NY Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Living Nativity, complete with a camel, all in the Village of Ellicottville next Saturday, December 14, 2024. The Ellicottville A Christmas Stroll was created in 1987 by a group of citizens who wanted to organize such an event in the village. After...

By Kate Bartlett    This year marks the 8th annual Cattaraugus Gives charity event, traditionally held on Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This 24-hour giving event supports nonprofits in the area and has raised a cumulative total of $1,673,124 over the past 8 years. This year, the event raised...

By Kate Bartlett      The Roycroft Library Bar recently re-opened under new ownership, with a newly expanded and reimagined bar menu. The new Library Bar offers increased bar and table seating in their signature Roycroft style.    The Roycroft has always been a pillar in the East Aurora community. Established...

By Kate Bartlett     The White Inn, a landmark in Fredonia since 1868, recently reopened after nearly 2 years of renovations. Now under new ownership, this beautifully restored hotel offers 25 individually decorated guest rooms offering a combination of historic charm and restful rejuvenation in a convenient location. Mike Ferguson,...

By Miles Hilton     Next Friday, head to Pearl City Clay House (220 East 2nd Street) in Jamestown for an exploration of the past, present, and future of the art of woodworking and furniture making. A new exhibit, “Innovation from Tradition: a modern interpretation of Jamestown’s furniture making legacy” will...

ELLICOTTVILLE - The most wonderful time of year is quickly approaching, and the village of Ellicottville will soon transform into a snow globe of winter bliss! Families are planning their Thanksgiving travels and counting down the days until the ski lifts start spinning. Restaurants are ready to launch their new...

Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency CCIDA Past Projects and Future By Kate Bartlett This past year was an incredibly successful and exciting year of projects for the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency. With over 20 projects bringing projected an unprecedented amount of money to the area, the CCIDA remains invested...

By Darlene Brace    Get yourself into the holiday spirit by attending the classic Christmas story ballet The Nutcracker, which will be presented by the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet (CRYB) at the Reg Lenna in downtown Jamestown. The Nutcracker performances have been a holiday tradition in this area for over...

By Darlene Brace     The holiday season is now upon us. As we make our holiday grocery shopping and Christmas gift lists, let's not forget that there are people that are less fortunate. Some people experience food insecurity and just having basic necessities would be the greatest gifts. Here is...