By Kate Bartlett      The Ellicottville Summer Music Festival is a premier three-day event hosted at Holiday Valley over Independence Day weekend. The event takes place July 3-5 featuring a […]

By Kate Bartlett     During the summer months, the Chautauqua Institution transforms into a vibrant, seasonal hub of culture, education, and recreation, offering a rare blend of intellectual stimulation and […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Who remembers the comedic episode with Lucille Ball at a grape farm famously stomping in a grape vat? Participants in yoga classes at Burdick’s Blueberry farm […]

By Carol Fisher Linn    Largest Spiritualist Community in the world, Lily Dale, is open for the 2026 Season.Discover a surprising Ellicottville connection.    A conversation with Town Historian Ellen […]

By Barbara Arnstein     Ever since Jane Hereth was little, it was obvious it was only a matter of time before she won a major acting honor, and, sure enough, […]

By Darlene Brace    Are you ready to indulge in some delicious authentic Italian food? Well, it’s time again for the community to enjoy the annual Italian Festival at St. […]

 Jamestown,NY  Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the City of Jamestown will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization […]

  Jamesown, NY 10,000 Maniacs are hosting a weekend-long festival in their hometown of Jamestown, NY from September 3-5, 2026, culminating with a headline concert on Saturday, September 5 at […]

  Cattaraugus County Storytelling is humanity’s oldest art, and the night of the Summer Solstice is an occasion to celebrate it–supernatural style! On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Griffis Sculpture […]

By Kate Bartlett     The Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier (CLTT) Annual Antique Boat Show is a summer celebration of classic and vintage boating held at the Bemus Point Village Park […]

By Kate Bartlett     July 2-5 marks the 33rd annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival, a four-day family-friendly camping and music event on their beautiful campgrounds in Sherman, NY. As […]

By Carol Fisher Linn     June 21 – a Double Header: Father’s Day, Summer Solstice    When looking at the calendar for June it is a bit unusual that the […]

By Dale Chan    If you haven’t heard about the exciting new recreational game/ sport in Ellicottville – Bigfoot Park Golf, let me tell you about it. Last year Chad […]

Article & Photos By Barbara Arnstein       Open Farms offers open arms. The Springville farm is home to many different rescued farm animals, including goats, donkeys, pigs and chickens. It […]