Arts, Culture & History

A Snowsnake competition to see who can throw a snowsnake (a six-foot long specially prepared wooden stick) the furthest… at speeds that can reach over 100 miles an hour along a quarter-mile snow track, will be held on Saturday, February 2 and Sunday, February 3 in Salamanca, NY.

For more information on this event please visit www.salamancachamber.org.

This event is an alcohol free, family event to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Seneca Nation featuring real Native American arts and crafts. 

For more information on this event please visit http://www.SenecaPowWow.org

Three muralists whose work draws thousands of visitors from across the world to the Northern Ireland city of Derry will bring their skills and experiences to Western New York this month with a weeklong stay as artists in residence at St. Bonaventure University.

Join artists Nance Jackson, Sean Huntington and Barbara Fox at the grand opening event for Mill Street Gallery and Studio, noon to 9pm February 25.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.MillStGallery.com

The Regina A Quick Center for the Arts at St Bonaventure University will hold its 2nd annual Family Day, filled with activities throughout the galleries, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 25.  

For more information on this event please visit http://www.sbu.edu/quickcenter

Trying to think of something fun for your kids to do during February break? The Cattaraugus County Arts Council, located right on Allegany's Main Street, has a full week of fun and educational classes for students of any age.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.myartscouncil.net

Students will use a variety of stitches to create a simple floral motif that includes the following stitches: stem stitch, French knot, lazy daisy, back stitch, and straight stitch.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.myartscouncil.net