events and musings of living in the Jamestown, NY area.

The Ferry's Back. Have You Actually Ridden It?

Do you live within twenty minutes of Chautauqua Lake and somehow never taken the Bemus Point–Stow Ferry? You're in good company — and now you're out of excuses. The ferry opens for the 2026 season on May 22nd and is running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

The World's Biggest Steam Locomotive Is Coming to Ripley

Here's a bit of local history in the making: on Tuesday, June 9, Union Pacific's famous Big Boy No. 4014 — the largest operating steam locomotive on the planet — will roll through our backyard for a 30-minute whistle stop at the State Street Crossing in Ripley, New

Tarp Skunks Are Back — And They're Starting With a Bang

Summer in Jamestown officially has a start date: Friday, May 29 at 6:30 PM, when the Tarp Skunks open their sixth season at home against the Olean Oilers. And they're not easing into it. Before the first pitch, fans can enjoy a free tailgate festival right outside

Sips and Hip Fashion Show at Marvin Community House

The Marvin Community House has been hosting fashion events since 1951, and on Thursday, May 28 they're bringing that tradition back for their 75th anniversary year. The Sips and Hip Fashion Show runs from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at 2 W 5th St — the historic Marvin

Midsummer Fly & Drive In at Chautauqua County Airport

If you've ever watched a small plane bank low over the city and wondered where it was headed, here's your chance to get a lot closer to the answer. On Saturday, July 18, Archies Diner is hosting the Midsummer Fly & Drive In at Chautauqua County

What's Happening This Week in Jamestown

Jeff Allen: Stand-Up Comedy at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts If you're looking for a night out that won't leave you cringing, comedian Jeff Allen brings his signature brand of clean, sharp observational humor to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Friday, May

Chautauqua Chamber Singers Spring 2026 Performance

Coming up this weekend is a bit of a hidden gem of an event, the kind of event we love to highlight. They don't have a big advertising budget – they probably have no advertising budget– but that doesn't reflect on the quality of this event. This

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