MAYVILLE, N.Y. -- In celebration of the achievements of Olympic Gold Medalist and Fredonia native Jenn Suhr, Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards has issued a proclamation designating this Saturday as "Jenn Suhr Day" in Chautauqua County. The proclamation, which Edwards will read at the pole vaulting event featuring Suhr this ... Read More

FREDONIA, N.Y. -– One of the ways that the 1891 Fredonia Opera House is able to mount its annual Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival is by raising funds through a special “BachYard Sale” in Barker Common during Fredonia’s village-wide Attic & Seller Days. This year’s sale will be held on Sat., June 2, from 9 ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about Bemus Bay Pops Summer Concert Series bemusbaypops.com/. Today, I'll be talking about Fredonia's Rockin' The Commons. Rockin' The Commons Fredonia's 9th annual fundraiser Rockin' The Commons is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 at the Barker Commons in ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about local band by the name of Universe Shark. Today, I'll be talking about a project called Pocket Shows. Pocket Shows I've written about a few forms of live performances in this blog before. One of my favorites is Lablogotheque. Well, within that same vein of live video ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — The RO Foundation will be bringing an old fashion Main Street Christmas back to Chautauqua County with a decorated tree and wreath auction in the Barker Commons and First United Methodist Church in Fredonia, N.Y. on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Members of the community are invited to join in the holiday ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — The Village of Fredonia and Town of Pomfret Recreation Department annual Halloween Costume Parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. The afternoon event will begin with floats, bands and costumed marchers parading south on Temple Street to Church Street. Jim Oakes has been named Parade Marshall by the ... Read More

43rd Annual Fredonia Farm Festival to be held Aug. 25-28. FREDONIA, NY — For the 43rd year in a row, the Fredonia Farm Festival is swinging into Fredonia. This year, the ever-growing craft and food vendor show is bigger than ever and promises to bring residents their classic favorites as well as some new reasons to come out to this year’s ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — Saturday morning, July 23, 30 and for the following 7 weeks from 10 to 11 a.m., contemporary Orthodox Christian singer/songwriter, Jim Giatas, will be performing a series of one hour mini-concerts in the Barker Common Gazebo. There will be no concert on September 10 during the blues festival. Jim is a Fredonia resident and has ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — The free summer concert series in Fredonia Barker Commons has been a staple in the community for many years. And, this year's July 13 performance will feature the talent of local musical duo Dave Yuen and his wife Elaine. The two have also been well known since the early 70's and will once again make an appearance. The pop and ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — Star Staff Writer, Dusten Rader shares his photographs from around town.     Photo 1: The ice at Lake Erie State Park has begun to melt. (Photo by Dusten Rader)   Photo 2: The green grass has revealed itself. (Photo by Dusten Rader)   Photo 3: BBQ's and ... Read More