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Audubon Plant Sale is May 16

Stop by Audubon Community Nature Center’s 2026 Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and pick out some new plants for your garden. There will be a large selection of native plants, as well as annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Plants are from local greenhouses and Audubon’s gardens. Royal Fern Nursery, a native plant nursery in Fredonia, will also have a selection of native plants. Pick up some gently used garden equipment, décor, tools, and pots at the “Garden Treasures” tent. Volunteer experienced gardeners will be on hand to give advice at the advice ...

Artscape Jamestown to host opening reception May 21

ArtScape Jamestown has finalized its 2026 season, featuring a lineup of public art events. An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, hosted collaboratively by Chautauqua Art Gallery and Pearl City Clay House. Now in its fourth year, ArtScape will display 59 banners installed throughout downtown Jamestown in June, showcasing the juried work of regional artists and transforming Jamestown into an open-air gallery. “This exhibition represents the heart of ArtScape — bringing artists and the public together in meaningful, accessible ways,” said Leslie ...

Arts in Afternoon explores British painters

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present Turner & Constable, a special cinematic exploration of two acclaimed British artists, on Sat., May 9, at 1 p.m. The screening is part of the Opera House’s Arts in the Afternoon series of events, sponsored by Dr. James M. & Marcia Merrins. Two of ...

Later-in-life baby only needs love

Dear Annie: My husband and I are raising a surprise baby at a stage in life when we thought our child-rearing years were mostly behind us. Our older children are already teenagers and young adults, and while we adore this little one, I would be lying if I said the large age gap has not brought ...

Christian group bringing comedian Jeff Allen to Jamestown

Humor is healthy. That seems to be common knowledge. This is truly true when the humor is clean and God-honoring. That is one reason that the Chautauqua Lake Region Men of Integrity (CLRMI) is bringing comedian Jeff Allen to the Reg Lena Center for the Arts in Jamestown on Friday, May 15 for a ...

Opera House to present TV sitcom comedians

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present Where are They WOW!, a special evening of laughs and memories with 80s TV sitcom stars Marc Price and Steve Hytner, on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Marc Price, best known as Skippy from the beloved ‘80s sitcom Family Ties, and ...