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The professional snowmobiling circuit will bring thrills and excitement for spectators at the casino.
AMSOIL Championship returning to the casino Spectators will have closer access this year By Rich Place
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Snowmobiling has been a longtime activity in Cattaraugus County, but now snowmobiling racing is becoming an annual tradition at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca. The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series will return to Salamanca on Feb. 6 and 7 for its third year, and it’s beginning to feel like home already for members of the professional snowmobiling circuit. And this year, it’s returning bigger and better than ever — literally. “Our goal is to make the track larger, by at least 20 percent,” said Carl Schubitzke, president and director for ISOC Racing. “This will increase the lap times, allow for more areas to pass and generally
create even better racing than we’ve had the past two years.” The series has been improving its circuit outside the Seneca Allegany Casino each year since arriving in 2013. During the first year, the track was located in the parking lot before being moved in 2014 to the empty lot west of the casino. The change was received positively by both fans and series officials, and Schubitzke said the series continued to listen to its fans after last year’s event and plans to again enhance the experience. “Based on the input from fans that attended the Salamanca round, Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino made the area we’re moving to a lot larger, giving the spectators access right next to the track and not sitting Please see AMSOIL, page 3
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Something’s brewin’: Third annual Brewfest slated By Amanda Nichols
BRADFORD, Pa. — The Bradford Brewfest will once again tap into the heart of area beer-lovers with its third annual event slated for next month. The event, sponsored by Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce, Glenwood Beer Distributors and Bradford City Beers, will include a wide variety of brews for sampling and purchase, live music, food from local vendors, a homebrew demonstration and giveaways. It will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at St. Bernard School Gymnasium at 450 W. Washington St. Attendees receive a collectible sampling glass (this year’s is a classic pilsner style), and attendees can also purchase full-size bottles of their favorites at any of the sampling stations, according to Kara Kennedy, event coordinator with the Chamber of Commerce. “There has been some confusion about that in the past, and we want
people to understand that they certainly can purchase a full-size bottle of their favorite flavor — or even a six-pack to take home,” she said. Kennedy said the list of brews to be offered has not yet been solidified, but they will be announced by the chamber closer to the event. This year’s participating restaurants and food vendors will include Pizza Napoli, Monte’s, the Bradford Township Lions Club and Byllye Lanes, according to Kennedy. The band this year will be No Name Trio. “They’re a popular local band from right here in Bradford that we think the crowd will really enjoy,” she said. “We’ll also have a brief Home Brew Demonstration at 7:15 p.m., and How Ya Brewing will be there throughout the evening to share information about homebrewing with our guests — in hopes that we can offer a great homebrew contest next year after people have had time to plan and prepare,” Kennedy said. Please see Brewfest, page 4
Jamie Pingie (left) and Sherry Aylward pour drinks at the 2014 Bradford Brewfest. Many tasty brews will be on tap at this year’s event, slated for Feb. 7.
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A racer carves around a tight turn at last year’s event.
somewhat further away like in the previous two years,” he said. “Fans this year will be right in the mix.” The increase in room is thanks to the realignment of the nearby Interstate 86 off-ramp at exit 20, which was put closer to the highway, creating a larger field by the casino. The series has seen nearly 15,000 people attend each of the first two years of the event, according to officials. That includes last year’s event where temperatures in the teens — stereotypical for snowmobilers but chilly for spectators. “Of course, we always hear things from our fans at pretty much every round that the outdoor seating can get a bit chilly,” Schubitzke said. “But what we saw with New Yorkers, being that they’re a hearty bunch to begin with, was (seeing more) people dressed to be prepared for the conditions after our second year. “(There were) lots more snowmo-
bile suits and hunter’s orange in the crowd for year two.” And if the cold is felt on attendees, casino officials said they will be adding heated tents by the track, allowing fans to warm up without having to go inside the casino. Salamanca is the fifth of eight races for the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series, which is headquartered in Minnesota, and has races throughout the upper midwest. Its stop in Salamanca is the furthest east for the series. For those who can’t make it to the event live, both days of action from the Seneca Allegany Casino will be broadcast on the CBS Sports Network. The action from Feb. 6 will be shown Feb. 22 at 9 and 11 a.m., and the action from Feb. 7 will be shown March 1 at 9 and 11 a.m. This year’s event, deemed the Seneca Allegany’s U.S. Air Force National, will take place at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel on Feb. 6 and 7. Advance ticket prices are $25 for Friday, $25 for Saturday or $30 for all weekend.
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York Penn Shows will bring spectrum of outdoor sports By Kellen Quigley
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — With hunting season in New York beginning to wind down, the Seneca Allegany Hotel and Casino will hold a sportsman’s show presented by York Penn Shows. On Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, attendees can buy, sell, trade or browse all weekend long with approximately 150 dealers and experts. “We have pretty much everything in the spectrum of outdoors sports,” said Jonathan Buck, co-runner of the shows with his father, James. Local sportsmen can find the latest in hunting, trapping, archery, sporting and fishing equipment and supplies at this two-day event as well as outdoor guides and tours from experts. “There will be fishing charters, permit clerks and outfitters to pick from, too,” said Buck. Antique and modern firearms and outdoor artwork on display and
for sale. Local radio station WGWE-FM will be on-site Saturday and the Seneca Nation of Indians Fish & Wildlife Conservation Department are available for informational talks. “Everybody is different,” said Buck. “I can’t speak for all the booths that will be there, but there will be something for everybody.” One display that Buck said is popular every year is a taxidermy specialist from Pennsylvania. “We’re the largest show for sure,” said Buck. They host shows all across the Southern Tier of New York, much of northern Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio. “We have 400 tables and 40 booths in total,” said Buck. “They’re in the hallways and the showroom where the concerts are held.” York Penn Shows held their first event at the casino in 2011 and have returned every February since. Buck and his father are from Please see Outdoor, page 5
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There will also be a Chinese auction with a variety of items as well as other giveaways and door prizes, according to Kennedy. The addition of the homebrew demonstration is new this year, as well as a few other changes. “We did shorten the time frame a little this year. The Kiwanis Club of Bradford had to move their Kiwanis Kapers event from late fall to the beginning of February, and we wanted to work with them to avoid direct conflict,” Kennedy said. “Now, with a 3 p.m. Kiwanis Kapers matinee and Bradford Brewfest not starting until 6 p.m., people can come out and enjoy both events on the same day. It’s the reverse of the classic ‘dinner and a show’ — see the show first and then join us for brews, food and more fun.” Some of the changes were brought about in response to requests following last year’s event — such as a coat check and the availability of a shuttle to alleviate some of the parking challenges the
event had in 2014. “Our feedback from attendees the past two years has been very positive, and we will continue to work to make this an event that everyone — of legal age — can enjoy,” Kennedy said. “There are still plenty of tickets available, but we recommend that people purchase them in advance to be sure they get one, and to take advantage of the lower presale cost. As always, designated driver tickets are available as well,” she noted. Keeping the event safe and legal is a top priority for organizers. “All attendees must present ID at the door, whether they look 21, 51 or 81. We need to be sure that we are following the law, and we will not be able to admit anyone who does not have a valid ID,” Kennedy said. Identification cards will be scanned at the entrance. Everyone attending must register at the entrance to receive their wristband designating full ticket or designated driver. Wristbands are required to be served any beverage or food at the event, according to Kennedy.
The show was a popular event last year and will be again, said organizers.
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Sonic Escape will perform at St. Bona’s Quick Center for Arts St. BONAVENTURE — Sonic Escape, which will perform 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, is a flutecello-violin trio of Juilliard graduates that uses every part of the performer — fingers, mind, voice and story — to reshape the live music experience. The virtuoso members have traveled the world in roles as diverse as soloing at Carnegie Hall, fiddle-dancing in Riverdance, jamming with Beale Street blues bands and playing rock clubs across NYC. Whether Sonic Escape is playing one of their groundbreaking original works, a folk arrangement, or a classical masterpiece, they share with audiences as though it’s the last note they ever play.
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Students’ work on display in spring Spectrum Series at campus BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s spring Spectrum Series in February will begin with an art exhibition by Burke Jam, “From a Black Shore: FRACTURE,” that examines how sound informs our perception of place. An opening and gallery talk by the artist will take place at noon, Feb. 6, in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall. The exhibition will be on display from Feb. 6 through March 6. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Art lovers will have two chances to take in Jam’s exhibition and catch a Noon Tunes concert. At noon Feb. 10, singer-songwriter Ade
Adu will play in the Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Adu lived in West and South Africa before relocating to Western New York. His travels are reflected in the range of genres he plays, which include dance, hiphop, reggae and rock. On Feb. 24, the music trio Strings and Hammers will present music for piano, violin and double bass at noon in the Studio Theater. Student artists will be next to exhibit in the KOA gallery when the annual “Affairs of the Art” exhibition opens at noon March 20. The exhibition will feature distinguished student artwork, including paintings, drawings, digital graphic designs, digital photographic prints and ceramics. The exhibition will be on display in the gallery through
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Frewsburg, about a half-hour drive from the casino, so they have a personal connection with the area. “We talked to the people at the casino and once we got the ball rolling it’s been great every year,” said Buck. Attendees can enter free door prizes available all day both days. The winners are drawn frequently and regularly, but the big prize drawings are Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Some of the bigger prizes include five fishing charters and a Lincoln series Liberty gun safe. The winners must be present to accept their prizes. “We keep it a family-friendly atmosphere so bring the kids,” said Buck. “We want everyone to have a good time.” The parking garage and open parking lot have over 3,000 spaces available. For more information, visit www. yorkpennshows.com or contact James Buck, show chairman, at (716) 569-6810.
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Taxidermy displays will appeal to a variety of hunters.
April 17. During the first week in April, the last production of PittBradford’s year-long celebration of William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday will take the stage. “Lear” by Young Jean Lee and directed by Dr. Kevin Ewert is “King Lear” from the perspective of his three children. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. April 2, 3 and 4 and at 9:30 p.m. April 3 in the Studio Theater. Tickets are $6 for the public; $2 for all students. The show contains adult content and language. Finally, vocal students, directed by John Liberatore, will close out the semester with a concert at noon April 14 in the KOA Speer Electronics Lobby of Blaisdell Hall.
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Competitors begin a recent loppet at Allegany State Park. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15.
Art Roscoe Loppet races kick off in mid-February RED HOUSE, N.Y. — The 2015 Art Roscoe Loppet is scheduled to kick off Feb. 15 at Allegany State Park’s Summit Ski Area in challenging, rolling and snowy Red House. Classic-style skiing draws competitors and participants from several states in a lung-crushing wild ride through the tracked rolling trails of the Art Roscoe Trail System inside Red House at Allegany State Park. The Loppet will feature three different course options to suit all levels of skiers. Courses include a 6K, 13K and 22K. In other words, the Loppet offers something from the first-timer through the seasoned pro. The 22K course is a wild ride through and around the perimeter of the Art Roscoe Trail System featuring many climbs, descents and a 2-mile climbing finish. The 13K is no picnic as skiers are tested to the demands of almost endless pole-and-kick work. For weekend warriors and first-timers, the 6K is an excellent journey around Sweetwater Trail and lets you set
your pace for a fun and thrilling day on the trails. There’s a mass-start format for each distance with four sets of tracks in the starting corral. Pre-register and assure your space on the starting line or come down on race day to register. Officials of the Loppet said no one will get turned away from participating in the event. A rain date will be utilized in the event of harsh conditions. Loppet officials work closely with park staff to assure the best set track, conditions and course options in Allegany’s Premier XC Ski event of the season. In the event of poor conditions, courses may change to suit the safest and most secure routes. In addition to the skiing, the Loppet will also feature door prizes and a post-race party. Awards are given to overall male and female for each distance, plus the top five in each distance for male and female. For more information on the Art Roscoe Loppet, visit www.heartrateup.com.
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‘Seussical the Musical’ to be performed at A-L By Kate Day Sager
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LLEGANY, N.Y. — Audiences of all ages will be transported “from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos” when “Seussical the Musical” is performed in February at the Allegany-Limestone High School auditorium on Five Mile Road in Allegany. The Olean Community Theatre production, slated to be performed Feb. 13, 14 and 15, is guaranteed to provide plenty of fun for the whole family, said spokesperson and cast member Jessica Anderson. She said the two-act musical, directed by Paul Nelson, will run approximately two hours with intermission included. Anderson, who plays the wife of the Mayor of Whoville, said the musical, written by Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, debuted on Broadway in 2000. She said the musical numbers are not only fun, but relatable to all ages. “Basically all it is are Dr. Seuss’ books put on stage and set to music,” she explained. Dr. Seuss’ characters that will come to life on stage include Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzzy, Lazy Mayzie and Jojo, a boy with a big imagination. “It’s coming along great and the cast works well together,” Anderson said. “We’ve had great rehearsals with a very positive shoot-back from the directing staff.” She said principal characters include The Cat in the Hat, played by Clay G. Nolan; Horton, per-
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Part of the cast for “Seussical the Musical” production are shown here rehearsing a number. The Olean Community Theatre show will be staged Feb. 13, 14 and 15 at the Allegany-Limestone High School auditorium.
formed by William J. Steffen; Mr. Mayor, Shane Oschman; Gertrude, Madison McClelland; Mayzie, Janet Nolan; Sour Kangaroo, Tioga Simpson; Young Kangaroo, Brandon Herbert; Gen. Ghengis
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ will touch a funny bone OLEAN, N.Y. — “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be presented on Feb 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Feb15 th at 2:30 p.m. at the Washington Street Theater. Tickets can be reserved online at www.oleanworkshop.org or by calling (716) 373-SHOW (7469). As in the past, those purchasing
tickets will not receive a paper ticket but their name will be kept at the door for admission. This perennial favorite, written by Joseph Kesserling, is a true stage classic. Set in 1941, it tells the story of the Brewster sisters, Abby and Please see Arsenic, page 10
Kahn Schmitz, Eric L. VanDruff; JoJo, Reyna Reisner; The Grinch, Nicholas Youngs; Max the Dog, Boone Heckathorn; Cindy Lou Who, Brooklyn Deibler; and Yertle the Turtle, Mike Staley.
The musical will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14; and 2 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and youths under the age of 18.
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Martha, played by Jen Hollamby and Dani Newman. Loving, kind, generous to a fault, the two have a “fatal flaw.” They murder their gentlemen boarders — a kindness, after all — as the men are lonely and old. The dear sisters are assisted by their “unusual” nephew, Teddy, played by Andrew Fidurko, who digs the graves. He willingly does this with no thought as to what he is doing, as Teddy believes himself to be Teddy Roosevelt, and he is burying the victims of Yellow Fever during the building of the Panama Canal. He keeps the persona of Teddy by yelling, “Charge!” whenever he climbs the stairs, blowing his bugle, as he firmly believes he is at San Juan Hill. To add to the hilarity, the sisters play matchmaker with their nephew,
Mortimer, played by Darrell Klute, a theatre critic, by introducing him to their pastor’s daughter, Elaine, played by Victoria Swier. There is yet another brother, Jonathan, played by Al Bernstein, who along with Dr. Einstein, played by Dave Merwin, have plans of their own. Rounding out the cast of 14 are: The Rev. Dr. Harper, Sadie JayEdwards; Officer Brophy, Michael Sparkie, Officer Klein, Angela Emley; Mr. Giggs, Mike Kayes; Officer O’Hara, Peyton Kunselman; Mr. Witherspoon, Steve Riley; and Officer Klein, Angela Emley. The set was designed by Greg and Paul Swier. Make sure to plan on attending one of the performances as “Arsenic and Old Lace” provides great dialogue, interesting characters and a story, just like elderberry wine, that only improves with age.
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — A bit of country twang and the sound of snowmobile engines will be echoing in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains this February near the Seneca Allegany Casino. The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series returns for its third year to the resort on Feb. 6 and 7 and will feature dozens of races through both days. Feature events, featuring top snowmobile racers from across the country, get underway at 6 p.m. each day. The event takes place in a lot west of the casino. New features this year include a larger track and heating tents. Pre-sale tickets begin at $25. The Eli Young Band will perform Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Events Center inside the casino. Tickets start at $20. Eli Young Band has charted eight times on the Billboard country charts, with three of their singles having reached No. 1: “Crazy Girl,” which was the top country song of 2011 according to the Billboard Year-End charts; along with “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”; and “Drunk Last Night.” The band’s second studio album, “10,000 Towns,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and the album’s second single, “Dust”, was released to country radio earlier this year. The band was also
nominated for Vocal Group of the Year in the 2014 ACM Awards. Two of country music’s true legends, Lee Greenwood with Crystal Gayle, will bring their classics together in one show at the Seneca Allegany Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Greenwood’s song, “God Bless the USA,” has been voted the most recognizable patriotic song in America. He has won numerous industry accolades including, ACM’s Male Vocalist of the year, two CMA Male Vocalist of the Year awards, and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance. In a career that produced 20 No. 1 country hits, Gayle has soared to industry heights and earned multiple awards and honors. With her fourth album, 1977’s “We Must Believe In Magic,” she became the first female artist in country music history to achieve platinum album sales. The driving force of that album was the song that was to become her enduring signature song, the Grammy Award-winning single “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.” For additional information on any of these events, or to order tickets, visit senecaalleganycasino. com. Tickets are also available at select Seneca Resort & Casino retail outlets, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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