By: Syrie Roman-LegnonI love wine, don’t get me wrong. But it was the promise of Spanish tapas that had me bee-lining to Just Vino. We sat at the bar of the cozy yet elegant wine house. The temperature was cool, the atmosphere warm, and the se…

This is the ninth Fashion Maniac piece in the series. Check out the
other shoots to see the national trends and where to find them in
locally: United We Stand @ Tifft Nature Preserve, bathing suits on the Spirit of Buffalo, James Scissorhands,…

By: Mackenzie LambertThere was much indication of the audience’s anticipation for the July 22nd line-up for Thursday at the Square. Rogue Wave gained nationwide attention for their single, “Eyes,” which was featured in the Ryan Reynolds comedy…

Details on an ambitious $50 million redevelopment effort in the Larkin District are out.  Seneca Exchange Larkin Partners, which recently received $5 million in Recovery Zone bond authorization, plans to renovate a pair of former Larkin C…

It’s that time of year again! Time to get dressed up in crazy outfits and comb the city looking for all sorts of random objects. If you’re familiar with the city, that’s great for your team. If you are looking to learn about the city, and want…

By event photographer Joe Cascio:It was out of the box with a bang yesterday morning as the competition kicked into full swing at the 32nd Empire State Games.  You name it and the athletes were doing it – canoeing in Lake LaSalle, Boxing …

By Peter Burakowski:Over the last two weeks, a lot has happened on North Parade Ave. in Buffalo.Landscapers transformed all 19 front yards on the block between Fillmore Ave. and Northampton St., donating more than $200,000 of labor and materia…

New York magazine recently had a fantastic story on NYC’s plan to focus on improving the quality of its bus system:
Buses are what most people think of when they think of not getting anywhere: senior citizens waiting in lines, guys counting ou…

I don’t usually do concert previews.  Actually I never have done a concert preview.  But, for this one time I am stepping away from my obsession with architecture to urge you to see Academy Award winners The Swell Season. They will b…

By event photographer Joe Cascio:Close to 6,000 athletes from across New York State, young and old, have descended upon WNY this week to challenge themselves and others in a wide variety of ways.The teams marched into the stadium at the UB Nor…

Our city is rich with a history that can be viewed in the form of plaques and monuments at sites of significance, and this week brings another addition to the fold.  Allentown is acquiring a new marker honoring Frances Folsom Cleveland, t…

Located in the Community Gallery on the second floor of the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, this evening’s reception benefiting Autistic Services Inc. will feature wine, cheese and the backdrop of the museum’s latest exhibit, “Pe…

When the national press needs to invoke the less desirable charms of the Rust Belt they will invariably include the name of the Rust Belt capital, Detroit Michigan. When needing additional emphasis (which is almost always) they will also throw…

By: Simon HustedMichael Langan knows very well how sometimes film festivals can result in unique opportunities.In 2007, Langan had an exciting day when his film, Doxology, was showcased at the Ottawa Animation Festival. Doxology,  which h…

By: Tom TarapackiIf you stopped at the the Buffalo Subaru Chase post-race party on Bidwell Parkway, you may have noticed a unique practitioner. David Ireland of One Hand, One Foot Massage was there with his massage table. As you can see, it ha…