Ellicottville Summer Music Fest.
Celebrating Americas 250th Anniversary July 3-5, 2026

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 […]

Summer at Chautauqua Institution
Sensational Lineup of Events, June 27 – August 30

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 […]

Yoga in Burdick’s Blueberry Patch
Laura Solly Helps You Practice the Calm of Nature

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 […]

Lily Dale Spiritualist Community
Open for Season through August 30

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 […]

Local Actress Hits Broadway
Springville’s Jane Hereth Takes the Stage

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, […]

Italian Fest. at St. James
Italian Food, Entertainment & Fun, July 11

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 Receives $10M in Funding
Downtown Revitalization Initiative to Help Further Transform

 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 […]

10K Maniacs Multi-Day Arts Festival
Performances, Exhibits & Events – Sept. 3-5 in Jamestown, NY

  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 […]

Supernatural Summer Solstice
Mason Winfield at Griffis Sculpture Park, June 20

  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 […]

Chautauqua Antique Boat Show
24th Annual Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Event, June 27

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 […]

Great Blue Heron Music Festival
33rd Annual Celebration, July 2-5

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 […]

Appreciating a Long Father’s Day
Longest Day of the Year to Celebrate Dad in 2026

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 […]

Weekly Picks: Public Golf Course Guide
Big Foot Golf Park, EVL – Tri County Golf Club, Forestville

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 […]

“Open Farms” Care Farm
Rescued Animals Offer Fun in Springville

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 […]