By: Amanda McLaughlin”Art measured by running time, not inches or centimeters:” The Albright-Knox’s upcoming exhibition Videosphere: A New Generation highlights pieces constantly in motion, the first exhibition of works in new media drawn exte…
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Innovation and Provocation: The Albright-Knox and New Media
on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
New York State Senate and Assembly Pass Benefit Corporation Legislation
on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
By Andrew Delmonte, Buffalo First!Buffalo First! is proud to announce the passage of legislation allowing for Benefit Corporations in New York State. The measure was passed by the New York State Senate (bill S79-a, 62-0) on June 16, 2011 and b…
Update: Buffalo Unscripted Publishes More Details
on Monday, June 27th, 2011
The National Trust for Preservation’s “Buffalo Unscripted” project has released a detailed filming schedule for dates from July 16 through July 23. Buffalo Unscripted is a film project being produced in advance of and as part of the upco…
Vocalis Chamber Choir Celebrates Ten Years in Western New York
on Monday, June 27th, 2011
By Rebecca Bratek:Ten years ago in the fall of 2002, James Burritt and a friend sat around a table at SpoT Coffee discussing what was missing in the Buffalo music scene in terms of choral groups. They threw some names around, made a few phone …
A Ceremony at Home
on Monday, June 27th, 2011
-Emma Fabian, Buffalo, NY Now you can have your ceremony at homemy mother said to meduring a late night phone call on June 24th and in all my lifenever had a better phrase been uttered.What followed wasthe best sigh of relief, …
Experts Discuss Past, Present, and Future of the Larkin District
on Monday, June 27th, 2011
Four experts joined together last Wednesday at Canisius College to discuss the past and the future of the Larkin District. Chris Hawley, a preservationist and an urban planner with the City, offered an in depth look into the history of the Lar…
Trinity Church Receives Save America’s Treasures Grant
on Monday, June 27th, 2011
Trinity Episcopal Church, 371 Delaware Avenue, has received a $178,615 grant from the Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) through the Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grant program, for the preservation/rehabilitation of this his…
Bracing for the arrival of the emerald ash borer
on Sunday, June 26th, 2011
By Thea Hassan:The emerald ash borer beetle has reached Erie County. Discovered last week in South park, the arrival of the invasive species could be bad news for Buffalo’s ash trees. You may have read the Buffalo News article on the subject, …
A Dialogue with echo: Artist Joyce Hill
on Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Interview by Tara Sasiadek:The Buffalo Expat Network, the Emerging Leaders in the Arts and HandsOn Greater Buffalo are pleased to present the echo:
Art Fair which connects experienced collectors and first-time buyers
with emerging local, reg…
Second Chance Sundays: Joey
on Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. is an all-volunteer,
not-for-profit animal rescue group serving the Western New York area.
Their goal is to help place homeless animals while simultaneously
helping interested individuals find a …
Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
on Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Ann Kling:This fourth book in the Lady Julia Grey series does not disappoint. After an idyllic eight month honeymoon in the Mediterranean, Julia and Nicholas Brisbane are called by…
Name that Food Shack!
on Friday, June 24th, 2011
Now that final work is being completed on the food shack, it’s time to give it a name. The ECHDC has decided that the public should have a part in naming the eatery (see rendering). Located on the Central Wharf, the shack will be open for brea…
A Dialogue with echo: Artist Paula Sciuk
on Friday, June 24th, 2011
Interview by Tara Sasiadek:The Buffalo Expat Network, the Emerging Leaders in the Arts and HandsOn Greater Buffalo are pleased to present the echo:
Art Fair which connects experienced collectors and first-time buyers
with emerging local, reg…
Deco-Fest is tonight!
on Friday, June 24th, 2011
The Buffalo Central Terminal will be celebrating Deco-Fest tonight, June 24th. The first of its kind to benefit the restoration of the deco landmark, featuring dance demonstrations, art deco merchandise, displays and a performance from nationa…
Construction Watch: 305 Utica Apartments
on Friday, June 24th, 2011
Work on a new apartment project in the Elmwood Village appears closer to completion. A brick facade has gone up on the $2.7 million project at 305 West Utica Street. FJF Development, a partnership made up of contractor Paul Johnson,…