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SUNY alumnus Usifer nominated for Tony Award

Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced on May 5, and State University of New York at Fredonia alumnus Brian Usifer is a nominee. In the category of Best Orchestrations, Usifer was nominated for his work on the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess.” He also serves as ...

Comedian Brings ‘First Farewell Tour’ To Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua Lake Men of Integrity want to see guys take their girls out on a date, whether they’re newly dating or been together for 40 years. They’ve set up the entertainment. Comedian Jeff Allen will be performing at the Reg Lenna on Friday, May 15. Allen likes the ...

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MONDAY, MAY 11 Ahira Hall Library presents: AARP Safe Driver’s Course day 1 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. United Senior Citizens meeting Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Membership dues $5 per year. For lunch reservations, send $16 check made out to United Senior Citizens to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 the previous Thursday.. Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. Hazeltine Public Library presents: Author/historian Pamela Brown 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road, ...

Area libraries list schedule for week

Weekly events have been announced at local libraries. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — Tuesday: Little Adventurers babies, toddlers, preschoolers with grown-ups at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m., Imaginarium elementary ...

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 ...