Christmas in Ellicottville ‘24
Kick Off the Holiday Season, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
Ellicottville NY One of the best ways to describe the downtown of Ellicottville has been as something Norman Rockwell would have conjured up. The New York Times says it is like being “transported to a scene from an old black and white Christmas movie.” As we start thinking of the...
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Rediscovering Buffalo: Candlelight Concerts
Series Begins with Taylor Swift Tribute, Nov. 17
By Kate Bartlett The Candlelight Concert Series, by Fever Entertainment, brings classical music to every taste, featuring a variety of music genres amongst thousands of candles for a memorable experience like none other. The live, multi-sensory musical has delighted millions in more than 150 cities worldwide, with a...
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Children’s Business Fair
Mayville Held First Annual Event Last Sunday
By Darlene Brace On Sunday November 10th, Mayville had its 1st Children's Business Fair in the Chautauqua Municipal Building gym from 12pm-4pm. Children ages 6yrs-14yrs participated in the fair and were able to be an entrepreneur for the day. The children were excited about the products they had created,...
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CHQ. Co. X-Mas Events Begin
Fun Family in Northern CHQ. County
By Darlene Brace To kick off the holiday season, there are two festive holiday events taking place in Northern Chautauqua County. Dunkirk – Small Business Holiday Market, Nov. 30 On Saturday November 30th, 2024, Christmas on Central-Small Business Holiday Market will be taking place in downtown Dunkirk from...
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Light Up the Point
Annual Bemus Point Celebration, Nov. 30
By Kate Bartlett The 3rd annual “Light Up the Point” celebration will illuminate Bemus Point on Saturday, November 30th, in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. Everyone is invited to come celebrate the spirit of the holiday season in this festive, memorable day full of family-friendly events. The event kicks...
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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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