Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

OLEAN -- For the third year in a row, basketball lovers can enjoy traveling I-86 and playing in three Gus Macker Tournaments - Jamestown, Hornell, and Olean. The three Gus Mackers and Community Bank, NA are sponsoring the 3 on 3 by three I-86 Trifecta. The I-86 Trifecta will recognizes players who participate in the 3 tournaments in the Southern Tier: Jamestown (just held June 5, 6); Hornell (July 24, 25); and Olean (August 21, 22) with a complimentary I-86 Trifecta shirt. New this year, all players that are designated as I-86 Trifecta players will be eligible to win a free team in 2011 from the three trifecta cities! Last year’s Olean Gus Macker event was a huge success with two hundred eighty five teams playing, an increase of 44 teams (18.2%) over 2008 tournament. The tournament had 1,140 registered players - an increase of 176. The I-86 Trifecta recognized 80 players who participated in the 3 tournaments in the Southern Tier. To register for the Trifecta, please visit the web...

OLEAN -- The Harlem Wizards, founded in 1962, are one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever "lace it up and let 'em fly." They have scheduled a basketball game in Olean against the Olean High School Faculty and Gus Macker Community Members on Tuesday, May 18 at the Olean High School. Each event that the Harlem Wizards perform offers a rare combination of individual athleticism, teamwork, entertainment and community involvement. It is pure enjoyment for every fan in attendance. Advance tickets are $8 for students (K-12) and $10 for adults, with tickets at the door $10 and $12. Tickets can be purchased until Monday, May 17 at all Olean elementary schools, Olean Middle School, Olean High School and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 North Union Street, Olean. Game time is 6:30 PM on May 18th with doors opening at 6 PM. A free autograph session is also scheduled at the game. Refreshments and souvenirs will be on sale during the game. The...