Cultural Center on the Allegany Reservation preserves sacred artifacts, expands Native educational programs, features a 3-D printing lab and the first Longhouse built in two centuries.
The Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater presents the performance of the WNY Fiddle Kids, led by former NYS Fiddle Champion, Heather Smith Pennington on Saturday, July 25th at 2pm.
Tickets $6, at the door
These young musicians are a true sign that the future of bluegrass is in good hands, come out and experience their talent!
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater proudly presents "The Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball" on Sunday, September 15th at 2:00pm.
Matt will be performing Boogie-Woogie Piano and swing dance era favorites to delight the entire family.
Tickets are $10/each and the list below is where tickets can be purchased:
Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino. Enjoy traditional Indigenous dances!
In honor of the theaters Centennial, composer, Nathan Hall returns to his home town for an immersive musical walking tour through the hidden corners of the theater, including a look behind-the-scenes.
The production of Echoes of the Hollywood feature not only, Nathan Hall but also performances by soprano Kimberly Merrill, saxophonist Jacob Swanson, and the talented student musicians from Gowanda High School!
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater & Gowanda Community Theater Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
This is the first-ever production from Gowanda's newly developed community theater program, don't miss out on their take on the well-loved American horror comedy musical!
Showtimes: Saturday, September 20th at 2pm and Sunday, September 21st at 7pm
Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino. The Resort and Casino will be hosting a community dinner & social!
Enjoy Haudenosaunee social songs & dances, plus talented Native artisans & craft vendors.
The very first NASCAR points champion from the Northeast part of the USA, Bill Rexford, began his career at the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon, NY.
Bill is NASCAR's youngest Cup Champion and the 1950 NASCAR points champion, which was the second year of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
While the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon is back to being a field you can learn more about the history of the Pennyroyal Race Track on HistoricPath.com
View a gallery of photos about the Pennyroyal Race Track
Learn more about Bill Rexford on Wikipedia
After bursting onto scene as the Season 10 winner of “American Idol,” he quickly won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with his deep voice and traditional Country style. A string of impressive hits soon followed including “Five More Minutes,” “In Between,” and “Damn Straight.” Known for his crooning melodies and downhome Southern charm, this North Carolina native has become a respected figure in Country music. He also made history as the first Country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut a first solo album on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.
Join Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater for the Final Centennial Celebration on Sunday, April 19th at 12:00pm.
Come and help celebrate the Hollywood's 100th Birthday with organist Dennis James, Hollywood Drama Camp Alumni performances, and of course cake!
This event is FREE to the public with concessions for sale.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, visit the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino where they will be celebrating Indigenous history, traditions and culture throughout the month of November.
Visit the Seneca Market in the Hotel Lobby on the following dates:
Visit the Bus Lobby to see Haudenosaunee Dancers on the following dates:
Join Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater on Friday, April 17th, starting at 4pm for a black-tie evening of classic Hollywood glamour to kick off the 100th year of the theater!
The night will feature a catered cocktail hour in The Old Bank and a night of jazz with the Springville Jazz Orchestra.
Tickets:
Single - $60, includes: 2 free drink tickets, cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, and red carpet admission.
A pair of tickets are $100 - includes all the above perks per person.
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Join the Olean Historical Society for the 2026 Speaker series, with a presentation by Dana Klein about Native American Arrowheads at 6:30pm on July 20th.
The event will be held outside, so bring your lawn char and meet on the museum's side lawn. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.
The event will be held at 302 Laurens Street in Olean, NY.
