Enchanted Mountains Tourism - Cattaraugus County Events

Gregg Allman

As a member of one of the most important American bands of all time, Gregg Allman influenced a generation of musicians and forever changed the landscape of Rock n� Roll and Blues. Now an acclaimed solo talent, Gregg Allman gives audiences memorable concert experiences with his beautifully soulful and distinctive voice, amazing songwriting and brilliant keyboard and guitar playing. Don�t miss this natural talent and Rock n� Roll Hall of Famer as he performs only at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel. All ages welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets available at the Eight Clans Gift Shop, The Logo Shop, SenecaAlleganyCasino.com, or Ticketmaster. Dates: November 11, 2009 Location: Seneca Allegany Events Center Address: 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd. City/Town: Salamanca, NY Time: 7 pm Phone: 1-877-553-9500 Website: http://www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

Naturalist Training at Pfeiffer Nature Center

The Nature Center is always in need of folks who have an interest in sharing their love of nature. This introductory workshop will cover the basics of nature interpretation from basic learning theory to understanding the outdoors experience. Additional field sessions will be offered to build skills in plant and animal identfication and general ecology. $15 per person. Dates: November 14, 2009 Location: Pfeiffer Nature Center Office Address: 14 South Main Street City/Town: Portville, NY Time: 9 am - 3 pm Phone: 716-933-0187 Website: http://www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org

6th Annual Beer and Wine Festival

Holiday Valley Resort, the Ellicottville Brewing Company and Southern Tier Brewery are hosting the 6th Annual Beer and Wine Festival at Holiday Valley�s Yodeler Lodge on Saturday, November 14 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM. Guests will be able to sample a variety of hand-crafted beers from over 30 of the best US and Imported beers and wines from New York vintners. Brewers include: Sierra Nevada, Magic Hat, Great Lakes, Erie Brewing, Saranac, Southern Tier, Ellicottville Brewing, Ithaca, Roerhbac, Flying Bison, Custom Beer Crafters, Butter Nutts, Original Sin Cider, Harpoon, Voodoo, Smutty Nose, Long Trail, Hebrew and Otter Creek...plus many more! The ever popular 5 course tappas style Beer Tasting Dinner will take place on Friday, Nov. 13 upstairs in the Clubhouse Chalet. Cost of the dinner is $50 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 716-699-2010. Tickets for the Beer and Wine Festival are $32 presale, available at the Inn at Holiday Valley, the Ellicottville Brewing Company, Consumers Beverages and Wegmans. Tickets are available at the door for $40. The ticket includes a $5 food voucher. Lodging packages available by calling 716-699-2345 or 800-323-0020. Dates: November 14, 2009 Location: Holiday Valley Mountain Resort Address: Holiday Valley Road City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Time: 3:30 - 7:30 pm Phone: 716-699-2010 Website: http://www.HolidayValley.com

Ethos Percussion Group

The Ethos Percussion Group has captivated audiences throughout the country with exceptional music making and collective devotion to the incredibly diverse world of percussion music. Ethos' critically acclaimed performances regularly feature traditional rhythms from India, West Africa and the Middle East and landmark works by American composers John Cage, Lou Harrison, Steve Reich and Frank Zappa. Dates: November 19, 2009 Location: Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Address: 3261 West State Road City/Town: St. Bonaventure, NY14778 Time: 7:30 pm Phone: 716-375-2494 Website: http://www.friendsofgoodmusic.com

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed Southern Rock groups of the 1970's. Their distinctive triple-lead guitar sound made their songs �Freebird� and �Sweet Home Alabama� American anthems and staples of FM radio. The band became prominent and rose to worldwide recognition before several members, including lead vocalist and primary songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, died in an airplane crash in 1977. The band reformed in 1987 for a reunion tour with Ronnie's younger brother Johnny Van Zant as the front man, and continues to record music today. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 13, 2006. All ages welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickeets available at The Eight Clans Gift Shop, The Logo Shop, SenecaAlleganyCasino.com, or Ticketmaster. Dates: November 21, 2009 Location: Seneca Allegany Events Center Address: 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd. City/Town: Salamanca, NY Time: 8 pm Phone: 1-877-553-9500 Website: http://www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

Christmas in Ellicottville

This Christmas wonderland begins on Friday, November 27th. The Village of Ellicottville, a Norman Rockwell painting in the making, will be the background for beautiful strolling choirs harmonizing our favorite Christmas carols. The smell of hot chocolate, hot apple cider and decorated windows in this historic 19th century village will bring back thoughts of a Christmas past. As the daylight comes to an end the village of Ellicottville comes to life in white Christmas lights. Throughout the event, activities will include Christmas carolers, reindeer, photos and breakfasts with Santa, hot-chocolate,cookie decorating, horse and wagon rides as well as Fire Truck rides with Santa, a Holiday Horse Parade and a family Holiday Square dance! Dates: November 27 - 30, 2009 Location: Throughout Ellicottville Phone: 800-349-9099 Website: http://www.ellicottvilleny.com

Santa Claus Lane Parade

The traditional kick off to the holiday season. Join us as Santa Claus lights thousands of lights as he parades through Olean in celebration. Dates: November 27, 2009 Location: North Union Street Time: 7 pm Phone: 716/372-4433 Website: http://www.oleanny.com

The Masters Plan Cafe Giving Back

Thanksgiving Dinner Give Away Dates: November 27, 2009 Location: The Masters Plan Cafe Address: 9586 Railroad Avenue City/Town: Dayton, NY Time: TBA Website: http://www.TheMastersPlanCafe.org

Anticipated Opening Day at Holiday Valley

Come on Snow! Weather permitting we'll open today for the 2009-10 winter season! Check our website for details and updates. Dates: November 27, 2009 Location: Holiday Valley Mountain Resort - Yodeler Quad Address: Holiday Valley Road City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Time: 9am - 10pm Phone: 716-699-2345 Website: http://www.HolidayValley.com

Holiday Horse Parade

Get the holidays started right. Join us for some fun and festivities in the Village of Ellicottville. Ride or drive your equine friend. Dates: November 28, 2009 Location: Washington Street City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Time: noon Phone: 716-699-5046 or 699-2940

Salamanca's Silver Bells Festival

During the winter holiday season, the Silver Bells Festival honors Salamanca native and author of the classic Christmas song "Silver Bells," Ray Evans. The month long event highlights community, twinkling lights, The Ray Evans Seneca Theater and holiday fun! Start your holiday season off with the Silver Bells in the City Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, November 28. Experience the magnificent and unique shopping at the many art & craft vendor booths found at Prospect Elementary School from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. This event will provide you the opportunity to find that unique Christmas gift for your loved ones. Bring the children down with to visit Santa Claus who will be Ho Ho-ing his way to the craft show. This year�s festivities will continue the tradition of the Silver Bells in the City Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4. Join in the fun at Jefferson Street Park on Broad Street, located next to Rite Aid in Salamanca. This annual celebration of Light up the City will occur at 6 p.m. Mayor Jeffrey Pond�s proclamation will help kick off the spirit of the season as we watch the whole park come to life at the official tree lighting ceremony. Come and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while listening to the community choir sing your On Saturday, December 5, the Ray Evans Seneca Theater will present a Christmas performance you won�t forget. Enchant� Cabaret, a professional Dinner Theatre company, will be performing a special Christmas performance Halos & Holly. This touring show has captured the hearts and imaginations of its audience members with their original scripts, incomparable vocal talent and attention to client needs. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 12 and under are free. �� You will not want to miss Breakfast with Santa. All the good little girls and boys are sure to enjoy this fun-filled morning with� Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus while eating their favorite breakfast at Myer�s Steakhouse & Inn, 460 Wildwood Avenue, from 9 a.m. � 11 a.m. There will be another great performance at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater with the Music Makers on Saturday, December 12. �The band will be performing an array of Christmas tunes while honoring Salamanca�s native and Oscar-Winning songwriter Ray Evans, for whom the theater is named, including �To Each His Own,� Golden Earrings,� �Buttons and Bows,� �Mona Lisa,� and �Silver Bells.� Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 12 and under are free. Join us for a month of holiday cheer in December! Dates: December 1 - 31, 2009 Location: Throughout Salamanca Phone: 716/945-2034 Website: http://www.SalamancaChamber.org

Holiday Concert with Chatham Baroque

Heard regularly on National Public Radio, the Pittsburgh based Chatham Baroque Ensemble continues to excite audiences from coast to coast with their dazzling technique and artful interpretations performed on period instruments. Soprano Marguerite Krull joins the ensemble for a beautiful Holiday Program including works by Biber, Buxtehude, Fux, Merula, Scarlatti and French Noels by Charpentier. Dates: December 4, 2009 Location: Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Address: 3261 West State Road City/Town: St. Bonaventure, NY14778 Time: 7:30 pm Phone: 716-375-2494 Website: http://www.friendsofgoodmusic.com

Randolph's Christmas Extravaganza

Memorial Tree Friday, Parade Saturday at 11am. More to be announced. Save the date! Dates: December 4 - 6, 2009 Location: Throughout Randolph Time: TBA Phone: 716/358-9701 x 208 Website: http://www.DiscoverRandolph.com

Nature Walk at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Come and enjoy a hike at Lillibridge through a rare old growth forest with large specimens of Eastern Hemlock, White Pine, American Beech and Red Oak. FREE ! Dates: December 5, 2009 Location: Lillibridge Old Growth Forest Address: 1974 Lillibridge Road City/Town: Portville, NY Time: 9 am - 10 am Phone: 716-933-0187 Website: http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org

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