The National Buffalo Wing Festival presented by Empower Federal Credit Union returns to Highmark Stadium for its 22nd on September 2nd & 3rd.

The WOMEN IN THE WILD RETREAT, an event geared towards women reconnecting with the wild side of life - earthing, learning and engaging with nature.

Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) is showing its artistic side in the Village of Springville. In partnership with Springville Center for the Arts.

After a day exploring the trails of the Allegheny National Forest Region of PA, cool down with a bevy, or two.

Now in its 16th year, America’s Grape Country Wine Festival is not only bigger than ever, but it’s also undergone a rebranding that makes it even more inclusive of the region’s beverage producers.

For readers not familiar with Lily Dale, it is one of the most unusual, precious jewels in the crown of Chautauqua County, neighbor to Cattaraugus County.

In the words of William James, “The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” There is no greater example of this than in Cullen’s life, for the impact of his work and devotion to the village of Cattaraugus is apparent everywhere you look.

Speaking of great outdoor events, the Cattaraugus County Fair is back for its 180th year. Running from Sunday, July 30th through Saturday, August 5th, it promises to be another fun-filled memory maker for the books!

If you’re looking for a family-friendly evening of art, entertainment, good food, and fun, you won’t want to miss the first-ever Neighborhood Arts Festival on Saturday, August 12th in Olean’s Lincoln Park.

On Friday, August 4th, the Nitty, Gritty Dirt Band will be hitting the stage when their tour makes a stop at Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino in Salamanca.

New Artspace in East Aurora: Blubird Studio Opens on Elm Street; Former MUSEjar location will include The COMMA Gallery.

The Tri-County Arts Council will be having two free Grant Writing Tips for Artists and Arts and Culture Organizations workshops in Cuba and Olean

Let’s face it. Bikers oftentimes get a bad rap - portrayed as violent, degenerate or dirty by various films & media. The opposite could not be more true. Motorcycle clubs are built on members who are very active in their communities.

Experience slow two-lane byways while learning about America’s industrial & agricultural history on this motorcycle road trip in PA, which offers stunning vistas, great eateries, wineries, and even a brew pub or two. 

Allegheny Valley Project is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley. Volunteer Bence Szita from Hungary uncovered a ceramic pipe fragment thought to be about 800 years old.

Six graduates of Ellicottville and West Valley Central Schools received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. 

The GOACC Corporate Golf Classic pits businesses against businesses in a heated competition to be deemed CORPORATE winners (and COMMUNITY winners!). The event also donates the 50/50 to a community cause/effort.

An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "The Real Ethereal World," featuring collages by Sara Baker Michalak from Chautauqua County.

For 36 consecutive hours, Bills and Sabres fans throughout the 716-area code region will unite to raise money for non-profit organizations located in the eight counties of western New York in an epic giving event that supports several organizations in our own community!

Lisa Barlow: A transplant from Bradford since 2014 when she married Ellicottville’s Jonny the Barber, Lisa Barlow loves to talk about the work she does for the United States Forest Service at the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) in Marshburg, PA.