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By Kate Bartlett    This Memorial Day weekend, May 24th-25th, marks the North Shore Arts Alliance’s 17th annual spring Art Trail. This unique event is held twice per year, once in the fall (Saturday/Sunday of Labor Day Weekend) and once in the spring (Saturday/Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend) and is...

By Barbara Arnstein      This year the Buffalo Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and there are many special events scheduled throughout the year. On April Saturday, 26th, from 10am-3pm, visitors can join in the fun at "Party for the Planet", which includes Animal Ambassador* meet and greets, talks...

By Kate Bartlett    Join Explore Buffalo for an exclusive opportunity to tour inside the historic mansions on Delaware Avenue on June 11. The Twilight Tour of Mansions offers the opportunity to step back in time and appreciate the unique craftsmanship and architectural detail of the mansions, as well as...

By Darlene Brace    You are invited to attend the 17th annual "Come to the Table" fundraising event at The Chautauqua Suites, located at 215 West Lake Road in Mayville on Thursday, May 8th. This unique fundraising event supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Chautauqua County, and will include...

By Jessica Miller      Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, 2025, as the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center proudly presents the second annual Ohi:yo’ Art Market at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center, located at 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard in Salamanca, NY. Running from10am-5pm, this vibrant...

By Kate Bartlett     Pour Taproom just opened in Ellicottville right next to the new Lincoln Boutique Motel this past December, and they’ve already been warmly welcomed by the community. The restaurant offers a full bar and menu of traditional pub-fare alongside their unique 30 tap pour-wall with stunning views...

BY BARBARA ARNSTEIN    For the first time, an Indoor Winter Market was held by the Olean Area Farmers Market. It is located at 3809 Old State Road in Allegany, NY, at the Canticle Farm North Market and is open every other Saturday from 11am-2pm. The remaining dates are: April...

By Kate Bartlett     Holiday Valley continues to offer year-round activities to enjoy the best of the great outdoors in Ellicottville. Just because the lifts have stopped spinning and the ski and snowboard season is over, doesn't mean that there's not plenty to do at Holiday Valley.     Dash Hegeman,...

Carol Fisher-Linn     Earth Week is April 21-25. Why bother?    Who remembers learning about the Santa Anna oil spill or the Cuyahoga River (Cleveland, Ohio) fires in 1969? Yes, a river that burned, repeatedly, for over a century. Or who remembers growing up hearing about not being able to...

By Kate Bartlet        Bemus Point’s staple brewpub on the corner of Main and Lakeside will be opening April 18, 2025. Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua (EBOC) is one of four locations in Western NY, bringing Blueberry Wheat, along with a mirage of other craft brews, to Chautauqua Lake for...

By Chad Neal     Fifteen years ago, or so this writer regaled the revival of Roller Derby in this area. Many of the athletes on the local roster of the Enchanted Mountain Roller Derby (EMRD) squad were actually featured in weekly interviews and the organization was growing. The lady rollers...

By Darlene Brace    Mark your calendars! The Grapes and Hops Festival is back at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown on Saturday, April 26th. Join the community for a fantastic afternoon filled with delicious beverage tastings, food, and entertainment. This festival is a one-day adult event, making it a perfect...