COMMEMORATING THE 175th ANNIVERSARY Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 7PM The New York and Erie Rail Road was the first railroad to link the Atlantic and the Great Lakes; and when it opened in 1851 it was the longest railroad in the world. Railroad historian William D. Burt will show how it happened -- the choice of Dunkirk as the western
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 7PM The Jamestown Street Railway Trolley Car #93 marks its 100th birthday this year. Put in service in 1926, it was one of the many street cars that serviced passengers somewhere within Erie County, NY, Erie County, PA, and Chautauqua County. It is arguably the last surviving stand-alone car remaining from these areas. A group of
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7PM America celebrates the 250th Anniversary of its independence this year; and all across the nation events are being planned to commemorate this milestone. Chautauqua County is no different. There were no Revolutionary War battles in Chautauqua County, and precious few Native Americans and no white settlers living here, Consequently people generally think our
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 5:30PM The Opera House has partnered with the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music to present a series of free-admission early evening recitals performed by the talented young artists studying there. This series is a concert initiative created by Drs. Eliran Avni and Natasha Farny, and in partnership with Director of
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 5:30PM The Opera House has partnered with the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music to present a series of free-admission early evening recitals performed by the talented young artists studying there. This series is a concert initiative created by Drs. Eliran Avni and Natasha Farny, and in partnership with Director of
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7PM TICKETS AVAILABLE APR. 21 Get ready to experience brass like you've never heard before! Heritage Brass explodes onto the concert stage with a sound that's both thunderous and intimate. This 15-member ensemble, featuring blazing brass, dynamic percussion, and soaring vocals, brings the best of military tradition to life. From breathtaking orchestral transcriptions to toe-tapping jazz
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7PM TICKETS AVAILABLE FEB. 10 The Navy Band Sea Chanters is the United States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway and contemporary music. The Sea Chanters regularly perform for the public in the Washington, D.C., area and throughout the United States while