Celebrate New York State's Path through History Weekend with a presentation about the Holland Land Company at the Leon Historical Society on June 15th at 11am. Barker Museum's Archivist, Catherine Oag-Miller will lead the presentation. She has extensive knowledge of people and happenings of the local areas and is known for giving an engaging presentation. For those of you who may have Holland Land Co. on your Deed, bring a notebook and enjoy hearing Ms. Oag-Miller at the 1836 Church in Leon, NY. Light refreshments will be served. 

The Memorial Day parade starts at 9am followed by the reading of the Military Honor roll saluting and honoring our Service men and women at the gazebo. Also stop at the church and see pictures of our servicemen and women. ​

Experience a special day of Amish life in the country, with this auction full of Amish made furniture, tables, chairs, rockers, clocks, quilts, rugs, wall hangings, many handmade items, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment, gift certificates and much more! This auction's proceeds will go towards children and other needy families, doctors and hospital bills owed by the Conewango Valley, New York community.

Event will take place rain or shine at the Farm of Menno Yoder located at 5738 Stoddard Road Conewango Valley, NY, 14726

May 4th opens the Leon Historical Society's museum with a presentation and display on the Holland Land Company. The museum and display will be open every Saturday from May through October from 11am until 2pm.

A one-act opera, "Duke Bluebeard's Castle" presented by Bela Bartok at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater  on November 8th at 7pm and November 10th at 2pm. 

This project was made possible with funds from the statewide community regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. 

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater presents "The Fleetwood Mac Experience" on Saturday, May 18th at 7pm. Tickets are $20 and available online. They can also be purchased at Jesse's Home & Gifts, Honk's Grape & Grain, McCormack's Hardware and from Brenda at Community Bank N.A. 

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater proudly presents the American Legion "Band of the Tonawandas." This multi-award winning band has played at Art Park, The Chautauqua Institute and Carnegie Hall. Now, they are coming to Gowanda, NY! 

Show your patriotic pride and stand up and cheer for a great American band playing great American music!

Tickets- $15

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater proudly presents Queen City. Paying tribute to British Rock & Roll Hall of Famers- Queen. The Gowanda High School Chamber Choir will be joining Queen City on stage.

Tickets- $20

Doors open at 6:15pm.

Gowanda is in the path of totality of the Great American Eclipse on April 8th, 2024! Join the watch party in Gowanda, NY with the Historic Hollywood Theater as the home base for the event. Put on your free glasses and enjoy the show!! Admission is free. Restrooms and concessions will be available

A few shops are teaming up for a "Route 353 Shop Hop" on the last Saturday, November 23rd from 10am - 4pm. The participating shops are:

• Rustic Originals
• Weatherworn Interiors - Home Decor & Gifts
• The ShabBee Fox
• LUV Jam Pottery
• Elkdale Barn
• Weatherworn Interiors

Be sure to visit all the shops.