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Featured in the Chautauqua County section of the November 2011 - February 2012 issue of Explore New York, is travel information about Irving, Sunset Bay, Jamestown, Westfield, Fredonia, Silver Creek, Forestville, Busti, Dunkirk, Sheridan, Sunset Bay, Chautauqua, and Cherry Creek.
Advertisers include: Busti Cider Mill, Ticket to Jamestown including: Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Fenton History Center, Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Audubon Center and Sanctuary and Reg Lenna Civic Center, Medusa's Hair Salon, Moonstruck Design, Creation Station Stained Glass Studio, Barone Liquor Store, Uncle Sam's Unlimited Army Navy Store, Cherry Creek Inn, The Trillium Lodge, Rustic Creations, Clarion Hotel Marina & Conference Center, Portage Hill Gallery, Lincoln Legacy at McClurg Museum, Brick House Bed & Breakfast, Grape Country Candles, Lily Dale Assembly, Creation Station Stained Glass and Gifts, Sunset Bay Guest House, Rose Brook Golf Course, Sunset Scrap Books, Sunset Bay Restaurant, Sky Lanterns, YB Normal Alpaca Store, North Shore Arts Alliance's Chautauqua Lake Erie Art Trail, Lake Erie Wine Country (Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail), Blessings Everywhere, Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse, Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market, Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours, Silver Creek Polar Bear Swim for Charity, Dunkirk Christmas on the Lake, Rockefeller Arts Center at SUNY Fredonia and the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. |
A Winter Wonderland in Chautauqua County
With lake effect snow averaging over 200 inches annually, Chautauqua is a winter lover's paradise for skiers, snowmobilers, skaters, and kids of all ages who love to play in the snow. Head to Peek’n Peak Resort for 27 groomed slopes, three progression terrain parks and halfpipe, cross-country and snowshoeing trails, tubing, and direct access to the Chautauqua Lake snowmobile trail system.
Before the snow flies, celebrate the grape harvest in America’s Grape Country with Lake Erie Wine Country’s annual Harvest Wine Weekends, November 4-6 and 11-13. Guests will savor delicious foods prepared with local ingredients and paired with select wines at each of 21 wineries. On November 12, stop at art galleries and studios en route during the Chautauqua Art Trail’s Open Studio Tour. And, plan ahead for the luscious Wine & Chocolate Weekend February 17-19, 2012.
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On February 4th, the Jamestown Audubon Center hosts a Snowflake Festival with indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family. Outdoor events feature Liberty, the resident Bald Eagle, along with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sleigh (or hay, depending on the weather) rides, and winter camping and cooking demonstrations.
Make plans for the President’s Weekend I.C.E. Festival in Mayville’s Lakeside Park, February 17-19, 2012. The annual winter festival along Chautauqua Lake features ice and snow-themed events and activities, including an Ice Castle when weather permits. Fireworks light up the sky on Saturday night.
For a full schedule of events and winter attractions, call the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau at 866-908- ILNY (4569) or visit www.tourchautauqua.com.
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Lake Erie Wine Country to Host Popular Wine & Chocolate Weekend,
Announces New Ticketing Process
Lake Erie Wine Country will hold their annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend on February 17, 18 and 19. 23 participating wineries will provide a special wine paired with a delicious food sample. Offerings include White Chocolate Cheesecake, Creamy Chicken and Biscuits, Cherry Chocolate Cookies, Chicken Milano, Double Chocolate Brownies, Shrimp with Asian Slaw and Chocolate Mousse, each served with a perfect wine that complements the flavors in the food. Five “host wineries” and a few others will provide a non-chocolate food pairing to provide some savory stops. As in the past, ticket holders will receive a wine glass, recipe booklet, a $5 voucher for wine purchase and a special gift. This year’s gift is a custom box of specialty chocolates provided by the event sponsor, Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe. The chocolates come complete with wine pairing ideas for each sample.
Tickets are now on sale for the very popular Wine & Chocolate Weekend at only $35 per person. They may be purchased online atwww.lakeeriewinecountry.org. Ticket holders plan their own itinerary, enjoying each winery at their leisure on Friday, February 17 from noon-5 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. One ticket is good for all three days. Transportation is not provided.
Tickets for designated drivers and non-wine drinkers who want to come along for the great food and fun are available for only $20 and include everything except wine tastings and the $5 voucher. www.lakeeriewinecountry.org for more information.
New for this event, Lake Erie Wine Country (LEWC) has made an exciting change in their online ticketing process! When tickets are purchased for any event, purchasers are now able to select one of five wineries at which they will pick up their TICKET and gift bag! Tickets will no longer be mailed, so participants will simply pick up their ticket and gift bag at the winery of their choosing.
“Our new ticketing system will really stream-line the process,” says Julie Pfadt, Executive Director of Lake Erie Wine Country. “We used to assign a random starting winery for each ticket holder, and often the winery we selected for them wasn’t even on their itinerary. By allowing participants to select their own host winery, they can start exactly where they want to. Also, they won’t have to worry about forgetting their tickets or having them get lost in the mail—and both have happened! People are very excited about the change”.
Lake Erie Wine Country, formerly the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail, is a consortium of 23 wineries on a 45-mile stretch along the shore of Lake Erie between the town of North East, PA and Silver Creek, NY. LEWC is a non-profit organization founded to “support and to market the wine and grape industries in Chautauqua County, New York and Erie County, Pennsylvania through the promotion of excellence in wine products, in winery and associate member facilities, and in the tourism experience in the region.”
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The Clarion Hotel in Dunkirk Offers Packages
Looking for a winter getaway? The Clarion Hotel, located on Lake Erie’s waterfront in Dunkirk, NY, is offering both a Family Getaway and Great Escape Package. Both include lodging in a renovated room, use of the heated indoor pool and a free hot breakfast. Both are priced at $99 plus tax and rooms can be upgraded to a Whirlpool Suite for an additional $30. These packages are available until April 30 and are perfect for a weekend away from the winter blues.
The Family Getaway offers assorted cookies, pizza and soda for four (2 adults and 2 children), along with a free movie rental, use of board games and a 10% discount in Windjammer’s Restaurant. With the The Great Escape Package, guests (based on 2 people per room) will enjoy a bottle of local wine, chocolate covered strawberries, discounts at local businesses and a $20 gift certificate in Windjammer’s Restaurant.
For more information about the Clarion Hotel of Dunkirk’s packages or other offerings call (716) 366-8350.
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Brian McKnight Concert Coming to Jamestown, NY
The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena is excited to announce, “An Evening with Brian McKnight” on Thursday February 23, 2012. Brian has completed 13 albums with over 20 million albums sold throughout his career. He is a platinum recording artist and multi-Grammy nominee.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Brian has played host to his own talk show: “The Brian McKnight Show” and was a major contestant in Donald Trump and NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” television show.
McKnight’s hits include: “Back at One”, “Anytime”, and “Let Me Love You”, along with “My Kind of Girl with Justin Timberlake” and made him one of the biggest R&B stars in the music industry. Brian’s eleventh studio album Just Me was released in January of 2011 and has a new hit single called “Fall 5.0”. Brian has recently made appearances on “Ellen”, NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” “Oprah’s OWN Channel” and has hosted both radio and television talk shows.
Brian McKnight has collaborated with such stars as Justin Timberlake, Quincy Jones, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Rascal Flatts, Willie Nelson, Kenny G, Vanessa Williams, Nelly and Christina Aguilera. He plays nine instruments including piano, guitar, flute and more.
Tickets start at $30, and will make a great Valentine’s Day Gift for your special someone! For ticket information please visit us online at www.jamestownarena.com, or call the box office at 716-484-2624.
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What Are Sky Lanterns?
Sky Lanterns have been an Asian tradition for hundreds of years, the trend has spread to the UK & the rest of Europe, and now the Sky Lanterns have come to America. Sky Lanterns are a great replacement for balloons and other traditional decorations adding excitement to every event.
Sky Lanterns or as some call them UFO Balloons will fly up to one mile high and travel for miles in whatever direction the wind decides. Sky Lanterns fly until the fuel source dies out and they gently float to the ground. They are very easy to light, easy to use, and there is no assembly required. Sky Lanterns are made from organic materials; hand crafted from fire retardant paper and are biodegradable so there are no worries for the environment.
Create a dreamlike display by launching a single Sky Lantern and or in groups! They are an excellent addition to Fireworks, Weddings, Festivals, Fairs or anything else you can think of where you want to put on an impressive, yet uncommon display. Definitely an Unforgettable Experience for old or young, everyone loves Sky Lanterns. For special pricing go to www.TheSkyLantern.com/special. For questions or call (888) 449-3586 and please mention that you saw it in Explore New York.
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Opera Coming to the 1891 Fredonia Opera House
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will become the first – and only – venue in Chautauqua County to present live, high definition broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera. The live HD broadcasts will begin in October for the 2011-12 season. Now visitors and residents will have the opportunity to see the best opera performances right here in Fredonia.
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. Tickets may be purchased in person or by phone at 716/679-1891 Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, 2-5 p.m., or online at www.fredopera.org anytime. A complete schedule of Opera House events is available at www.fredopera.orgwww.fredopera.org.
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