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‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ begins Thursday

Get ready for an evening of laughter and delightful chaos as a talented group of local performers takes the stage in the smash-hit comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong.” This community theater production will run Thursday to Saturday and April 17 to 18 at Main Street Studios in the heart of ...

Lecture explores Jamestown Trolley 93 restoration progress

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present the next program in its 2026 Here & There – Chautauqua County History, Travelers and Memories series on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Jamestown Street Railway Trolley Car 93 marks its 100th birthday this year. Put in service in ...

Chaco Canyon history discussed at Shakespeare Club

A recent meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was hosted at the home of Irene Strychalski. President Karin Cockram welcomed Club members to the meeting. After a brief business meeting concluded, a paper by Lisa Mertz on The Spirits of Chaco Canyon was presented. A summary ...

Second singer, songwriter showcase set

Fredonia’s student singer/songwriters will again display their talents through a showcase sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance. The second FredSong Singer/Songwriter Showcase of the 2025-26 season takes place on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Bartlett Theatre. The inaugural ...

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books. Benjamin Prescott Chapter of DAR meeting (Daughters of the American Revolution) Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Church St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Contact Barbara Pietro at ...

United Arts Appeal accepting grant applications

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well as individual artists. Artistic ...