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Buy into Buffalo: Scarves @ Anatomy on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

When it comes to fashion in Buffalo, it really doesn’t get any more homegrown than Anatomy Designs on Elmwood Avenue. Designer Ali Eagen is the mastermind behind most of the clothing and accessories found in the boutique. This holiday season, …

“THE NFL BRAND” THE SUBJECT OF MONDAY’S TALK on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

“Positioning the NFL Brand” will be the topic of a talk to be presented at Monday’s meeting of the Monday Quarterback Club. The luncheon will be held at the Harbour Club at HSBC Arena on December 13th. Doors open at 11:15 am for a buffet lunch…

Fashion Maniac: Hay Fever on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

FASHION MANIAC TEAM:Features Editor : Cassie Elsaesser   All Photography & Managing Editor : Cheryl GorskiStylists : Casssie Elsaesser & Cameron Richard  Guest Makeup : Salley ThomasHair Stylist : James HickeyProp Stylis…

Waterfront Project Team Wants Your Input On Cleanup Plan on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

The Buffalo River Cleanup effort has reached an important milestone with the development of a two-phase project plan that will make great progress toward improving the waterfront and addressing several environmental concerns affecting the Buff…

Our time, our place… our Canal Side waterfront on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

By Roger Schroeder:My usual submissions contain renderings that tell an idea with a visual (example: solar carroussel). This time I think an image needs to grow in the imagination of the readers. It might also save me from the sharp criticisms…

Colvin Estates Subdivision Work and Marketing Begins on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Work is underway for on a north Buffalo subdivision, Colvin Estates. The new development is located off Colvin Avenue between Taunton Place and St. Lawrence Avenue.  Grading and site work started on the first phase of the project in recen…

Buy into Buffalo: Spa Alexis on Monday, December 6th, 2010

This one is for all of the guys out there looking to make good with your lady friends. The gift is guaranteed to bring a smile to your sweetheart’s face, not only when she opens it, but also when she visits Spa Alexis at The Hyatt in Downtown …

Call for Snow Sculptors on Monday, December 6th, 2010

We’re looking for a few more snow sculptors to participate in the Flurrious! festival in mid-January. We’re planning on lining a few of the paths leading up to the Parkside Lodge with sculptures. At this point, the boxes that hold the snow are…

Hockey Towne USA Fan Fest on Monday, December 6th, 2010

The hockey world is coming to Buffalo this holiday season and Buffalo is waiting with open arms. 100,000 fans will be congregating for the IIHF World Junior Championship – the world’s “Top Gun” for junior hockey. Buffalo will play host Sunday …

The Cost of Sprawl #3: The Personal Toll on Monday, December 6th, 2010

So far in this series of stories (see #1B, see #2) I’ve focused on inequitable distribution of the negative social and economic impacts of sprawl on our country.  There is also another cost borne by the  people who support and feed s…

Law Firm Looking at Vacant Main Street Property on Monday, December 6th, 2010

Ricotta & Visco is negotiating to purchase a four-story building at 496 Main Street.  The law firm would renovate the vacant building and relocate from the eleventh floor of Main Place Tower if the deal goes through.  496 Ma…

Bills Bonds Idea Receives Some Praise, Some Laughs on Monday, December 6th, 2010

The Sabres may be getting a new owner, but the future of the Buffalo Bills in WNY remains in doubt.  Early last week, a community-based financial plan intended to help keep the Bills in Buffalo spread across Western New York.  Recent…

Buy into Buffalo: Local Music @ Spiral Scratch Records on Sunday, December 5th, 2010

When the holiday season has come and gone, and the gifts have been bought and opened, will you feel good that you supported the local artists? So many times, when we think of gifts that are made right here in Buffalo, we tend to overlook the m…

A Real Outer Harbor Experience on Sunday, December 5th, 2010

Email to BRO by Dan Rosamilia:I am a Buffalo expat and long time follower of your web site.  I have lived in Chicago for almost 20 years now following brief stints in NYC and Washington DC.  I grew up in Williamsville and get back to…

Theodore Roosevelt Site Hosts 36th Annual Victorian Christmas on Sunday, December 5th, 2010

This holiday season, the Theodore Roosevelt Site at the Wilcox Mansion will be hosting the 36th annual Victorian Christmas.The celebration will go on from now until December 11 and will feature a series of festive events.  Admission to th…