Choose your location
ellicottvilleNOW
The “Dude” Open
The Dude Open is held at Cardinal Hills Golf Course in Randolph, NY and invites players in multiple divisions with a 10:00am shotgun start. The cost of $80 per player includes entry into the scramble, golf cart, dogs and burgers on the course, as well as the Cardinal Hills buffet post-play. And of course, a portion of your entry fee is donated to the Buffalo chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At the post-party, you can expect awards and loads of prizes - from gift certificates and Bills memorabilia to bottles of liquor and even some cold hard cash!
Summer Art Classes
OLEAN - It’s too hot outside, so time for AC and cool classes at Tri-County Arts Council. Sign up for classes online at: https://www.tricountyartscouncil.org/classes/. Wheel Throwing: July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 2024 (Tuesday) with Abby Zickefoose from 6:00-8:00pm with use of Clay Studio for 6 weeks. Cost: $180 Artisan Members & Above $200 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members. Age: 14+. The goal of the Wheel Throwing class is to provide students with a general understanding of basic beginner level throwing techniques such as centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing. Participants of the class will gain a broader understanding of wheel throwing and the stages of making a pot. Skill levels can include someone who has been working with clay for 30 years to someone who has never touched clay. We all have something to learn! If desired, bring your own aprons and hand towels.
New Gallery Exhibit
OLEAN- The Tri-County Arts Council presents “An Artistic Journey, From watercolors to oils and back again” by Barbara Fox, the show will run from July 12- August 30 in the Peg Bothner Gallery at the Tri-County Arts Council, 110 West State Street in Olean, NY. Public reception this Friday July 12 from 5-7PM. Catering is provided by Chef Lorina John, from LoMade Meals.
Summer Music Festival Schedule
It’s no secret that Ellicottville is famous for its eclectic festival schedule, truly offering something for everyone. One of the biggest weekends of the summer is here! Summer Music Festival will take over the village and Holiday Valley Resort July 2-4. From a pet parade to some really big names in the music industry performing slopeside, this is definitely one weekend not to be missed. Check out the full weekend’s schedule right here, and be sure to purchase your concert tickets online on the Chamber’s website. Children 12 and under are free! This Independence Day holiday, come out and enjoy a sunny weekend in Ellicottville filled with great music and unique art, all nestled amongst our two neighboring ski areas!
Pour Taproom Coming to EVL
With each passing day, the members of Route Two Nineteen LLC are closer and closer to welcoming their first guests to The Lincoln Boutique Motel at 6089 Route 219 in Ellicottville, the former Telemark Motel. As their fall opening date approaches, the group is thrilled to welcome Pour Taproom of Buffalo as their restaurant partner. This will be Pour Taproom’s second location, and owners Joe DiCenzo and Matt Prime couldn’t be happier about serving new customers in the space formerly known as Cadillac Jack’s. Dawn (Barczak) Hogan of Route Two Nineteen LLC said, “We’re excited to have them! They have a great idea for the space, and it’s just a great fit.”
Ellicottville Championship Rodeo 2024
There are only a few things in life that are better than the Fourth of July. For some, it’s the great appreciation and concentrated expression of patriotism that makes the holiday so special. For others, it’s the summertime’s vessel of an excuse to party and celebrate the warm weather. No matter how you celebrate, it is undeniable that there is nothing quite like the red, white, and blue all-American aesthetic that takes over on the fourth; It’s always fun to do the most American thing you can think of.
Ellicottville Gazebo Series Kick-Off
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of the Gazebo Series, sponsored by Niagara Label Company, which invites the community out to the Village Gazebo every week for free, live entertainment. A popular celebration on the summer events list, the Ellicottville Gazebo Series attracts families and friends to gather together and enjoy a different musical act each week at no charge.
ON TAP: HillTAP Festival
EAST AURORA - The 4th annual HillTAP Festival will return to Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY on Saturday, July 27th. This popular event, at one of the most unique venues in the region, integrates a full day of outdoor activities and live music from three bands on two stages.
2024 Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow
Do you have plans for July 20th and 21st? If not, you do now! We’ll look forward to seeing you at the Seneca Allegany Casino Event Center for the Annual Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow - the first year at its new location! Typically taking place across from Sander’s Market, the Powwow is seeing some big changes to coincide with all the usual favorites. The Powwow Committee gave ellicottvilleNOW all the details.
Village of Knives Celebration
In “Case” you didn’t know, there’s a big shindig about to happen at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley which has been in the making for over 150 years. A CASE family knife show and Village tour is taking place July 12-14th. Entrance is free but bring your checkbook, cash, or plastic because you will be entering knife collector’s heaven.
Great Valley Band Jam
Summer is officially here and the weather has been (mostly) fabulous. That means it’s time to get outside and have a little fun. Picnics, drive-ins, and cookouts are top-of-the-line entertainment, but let’s not forget the live outdoor performances. In that vein, the Great Valley Fire Department is proud to present The Great Valley Band Jam. Happening at the Great Valley Fire Company (6035 Depot Street, Great Valley, NY) on July 19th and 20th, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
2024 Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert
A hometown hero returns to his stomping grounds to welcome the 5th annual Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert. Colonel Patrick Miller, an Allegany native and event organizer, is happy to share that this year’s event will take place at Bradner Stadium in Olean, NY on Saturday, July 20, 2024 beginning at 4:00pm. The summer event aims to not only raise donations but to also recognize and assist veteran support, locally and nationally.
Breakaway Adventures: Possible Origin of Sportfishing
Maybe that’s stretching it a bit, but what we do know is that the main character in the penning of the Declaration of Independence and the discovery and taxonomy of multiple species of fish shortly thereafter was the 3rd president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson!. Jefferson’s vision as...
Exploring the Tuna Valley Trail System
Many of us cross between the “Twin Tiers” (the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania) and often and think nothing of it. The state line and the 42nd Parallel are just lines on the map, but consequently, our state and national forests, state parks, and other public lands get chopped off at the border and many trails don’t extend over state lines. So, what is on the other side of the line?
2024 Bob McCarthy Scholarships Awarded
The Bob McCarthy Foundation continues its tradition of providing scholarships to graduating students at ECS. The Foundation awards a $500 scholarship to students that demonstrate a good work ethic, determination and community service. Our goal is to support students pursuing higher education and or entering the trades. This year a...
Catt-Allegany Workforce Dev. Board Receives Grant
Jason Miller, CAWDB Executive Director accepting the big check! Photo/CAWDB. ROCHESTER: Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board (CAWDB) was one of ten organizations selected for a Springboard grant. Springboard is a grant fund created by the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation. A diverse group of organizations that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem across Western New York were named winners of this regional, innovative rapid prize competition launched this year. The winners were announced at an event held in Rochester on Monday (6/24) at NextCorps to honor each group and award prize money ranging from $7,500-$25,000, with the amount awarded totaling $222,500 in this first of three rounds of funding.
Sunny Olean Announces New Charging Stations
OLEAN – Sunny Olean LLC announces six new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in downtown Olean behind Rocket Cup Coffee and the Tri-County Arts Council – accessible through the Five Star Bank parking lot on North 1st Street. EV drivers will be able to top-up their charge while...
New Exhibit Coming to the Cultural Center
The Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center will examine the life of Seneca war chief Cornplanter and provide insight into life on the Cornplanter Grant in a new exhibit scheduled to open August 3, 2024. The major highlight of the exhibition will be the display of the public original Cornplanter monument.
Classes With Local Artist Eric Jones
OLEAN- Local artist Eric Jones, no stranger to Tri County Arts Council from last year’s Gingerbread Project to now teaching monthly classes, is working again on providing a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience the fun of Sand Sculptures. His next at TCAC will be on July 9 from 5:00-7:00pm. Cost: $40 Artisan Members & Above $50 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members and a *DEAL* Sign up 3 people for $100. The class will be outside of TCAC at 110 West State Street, weather permitting. Sign up for classes online at: https://www.tricountyartscouncil.org/classes/
Olean Juneteenth Celebration
An interesting fact about the July 4th Independence Day celebration, which may be difficult to imagine now, is that enslaved black people were not granted that same freedom until June 19, 1865, after the end of the Civil War. It didn’t happen for them for another 89 years, readers. A lifetime! Can you put yourself in their shoes? Most Americans were free of tyranny; they were not. True, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, but that still did not apply to those enslaved people in the Confederate States. Fact from Statista.com: There were almost 700,000 slaves in the U.S. in 1790, which equated to approximately 18 percent of the total population, or roughly one in every six people.
ellicottvilleNOW
2K+
Posts
1M+
Views
ellicottvilleNOW is a locally owned & operated, community and tourism-driven newspaper promoting current news and events/activities in Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas. ellicottvilleNOW is published every other Thursday, year-round, and is available for FREE in print and online at www.ellicottvilleNOW.com. Published by DesignPerks of Ellicottville, ellicottvilleNOW is supported solely by its advertisers and boasts attractive content and professional layout. With over 20 years of experience in the Ellicottville newspaper industry and backed by a team of experienced journalists and graphic designers, we maintain a passion to provide residents and visitors with an all-inclusive news source that is both informative and entertaining, greatly enhancing the paper’s desirability and our clients’ branding.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.