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Participants sought for annual Memorial Day Parade

The City of Dunkirk Festivals and Special Events department are proud to announce the Annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Dunkirk on Monday, May 26. The parade is sponsored by Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Refresco, Dunkirk Memorial Post 62 and Central Station Restaurant. The ...

Band plans Saturday celebration

An unforgettable night of music, fun, and celebration will take place as Uncle Ben’s Remedy takes the stage at Versailles Community Hall on Saturday at 7 p.m. for a special birthday bash in honor of Ben. Joining the party as special guests are The Beard and The Bird, bringing their signature blend of folk and Americana. To close out the night, Furious George will deliver a hair metal set featuring Nick, Tim, Paul, and Rob — ensuring the celebration ends on a high note! Uncle Ben’s Remedy is known for their raw, high-energy performances that seamlessly mix outlaw country, rock, and ...

‘Secret Garden’ to be performed in village

As part of the season theme of plays and musicals based on classic literature, Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's story “The Secret Garden” comes to life Thursday to Saturday at Main Street Studios in downtown Fredonia. Since June 2023, the Main Street Studios Community ...

Coming up …

TUESDAY, MARCH 11 Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit 536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5. Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Memory Cafe with Bill Ward Third floor media arts room, entrance at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Elevator accessible. Free respite, arts program for those with forgetfulness, cognitive decline, families, caregivers. Music, crafts, light refreshments. Register at 716 484-7070. Donations suggested, not required. Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 ...

Internationally renowned artist Ikonen to visit SUNY Fredonia

Artist Riitta Ikonen will give a lecture and gallery talk as part of the “Eyes as Big as Plates” exhibit. The show, including 26 photographs, a collaborative project Ms. Ikonen began with Karoline Hjorth in 2011, continues through April 13 in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, ...

CGT auditions to be held at Spire Theater

Performers get ready. Chautauqua’s Got Talent is back, and auditions are set to begin. CGT is open to all types of performers —singers, musicians, bands, dancers, magicians, comedians, and more. According to CGT Producer Angelo Valentino, contestants can perform solo or as part of a ...