The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle earlier this month announced the addition of The Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland by Dan Barry as its latest 2017 selection, adding a unique facet to Week Eight’s exploration of “Media and the News: Ethics in the Digital Age.” Barry will present his work at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, in the Hall of Philosophy.

A Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, The Boys in the Bunkhouse is the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives. Pulitzer Prize winner Barry also writes the much-lauded “This Land” column for The New York Times. Click here to read more about the book and its author.

The United Way of the Bradford Area is hosting the event and will be giving people a sneak peek at the game plan for the 2017-18 campaign.

Free and open to the business and professional community.

Games start at 7 p.m.

For the past few months you’ve heard us mention the Kids Summer Art Series on the community calendar.

Now you’ll get a chance to see what the kids have been working on all summer. The Summer Art Series Kids’ Art Show is from 5 to 7 p.m. August 17 at the Main Street Mercantile. It’s free and open to the public.

Local artist Michelle Chapman was led classes in painting, sketching, batiking and more. She invites people to browse through the artwork, and meet the creative minds behind the masterpieces.

June 22 – Toucan Jam

June 29 LMT Trio

July 6 – Olean Blues Brothers/Generations

July 13 – Larry Lewicki Band

July 20 – Kokomo Time Band

July 27 – Coyote Moon

August 3 – Dave Dorson

August 10 – Allegany Alumni & Friends Band

August 17 – Cruisin’

August 24 – Twin Tiers Community Band

July 20 — The Bob Hartle Band