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2011 Elmwood Village Picnic in the Parkway Summer Concert Series on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

When you have a parkway like Bidwell that intersects the city’s busiest commercial district, there are certain summer events that people always look forward to. Bidwell is the perfect setting for the Elmwood Village Picnic in the Parkway Summe…

Buffalo Rising: Stunning architecture, brilliant revitalization on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

“Preservation”, the bi-monthly journal of the National Trust for Preservation features Buffalo in its July/August cover story.  The story titled interestingly enough “Buffalo Rising – Stunning Architecture Brilliant Revitalization” appear…

This Place Mattered: 390-402 Michigan Avenue on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Considering the National Trust for Historic Preservation is coming in four months, the logical thought would be that developers and others would be scrambling to show their recent preservation efforts.  Not so much for a row of commercial…

Free Presentation to Examine History and Future of Larkin District on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

The Wehle School of Business and the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, in collaboration with the Larkin Development Corporation present “Developing the Larkin District: Past, Present and Into the Future” at the Montante Cultural Ce…

Time to grab your stilettos and run! on Monday, June 20th, 2011

The Stiletto Run is calling all stiletto shoe wearers to join in for a good cause, whether you are a walker or a runner. The 4th annual 5K Stiletto Run is being hosted by ShoeFly and Celebrate Buffalo, on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm. Registrati…

New York Statewide Eat Drink Local Week on Monday, June 20th, 2011

After you’ve had your fill of brew during Buffalo Beer Week, you can look forward to another regional event based on all things edible. There’s a big buzz when it comes to sourcing our food locally – more and more restaurants are going to the …

Buffalo Beer Week is Underway! on Monday, June 20th, 2011

Buffalo Beer Week is underway. What does that mean for the average beer drinking Joe? It means that it’s time to put down the Coors and the Bud for a few days in order to try out some of the regional micro brews that have been making it onto t…

Sempre Vintage Brings Timeless Styles to Hertel Avenue on Monday, June 20th, 2011

By Samantha Murphy:For Anna Kaplan, owner of Sempre Vintage, selling vintage clothing is not just a business, it’s a passion. Sempre Vintage, located at 1396 Hertel Avenue, is celebrating its one year anniversary in business this month.”I’m a …

Construction Watch: Medical Campus Grows on Monday, June 20th, 2011

The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus is growing by leaps and bounds and nowhere is the change more evident than along Michigan Avenue between High and E. North streets.  Two construction projects hug the two block stretch of road.  On …

Waterfront Happenings on Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Saturday turned out to be a stellar day for activities along Buffalo’s waterfront. The Erie Basin Marina was the beneficiary of having Steve’s Clams open and conducting a steady business. While seafood lovers enjoyed their clams casino, ocean …

Maritime Maneuvers on Sunday, June 19th, 2011

By Thea Hassan:The Buffalo Maritime Center has announced intentions to relocate to a permanent location at 1569 Niagara Street. The group has been in five locations in 20 years, the most recent being the leased space at 1250 Niagara Street. Th…

Jerry Seinfeld Delivers His stand Up Act At Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, June 19th, 2011

By S. Ohanesian:Jerry Seinfeld performed stand up comedy Friday night, on stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theater, entertaining the crowd as if he were one of Buffalo’s very own.  Seinfeld thanked the crowd for coming out, acknowledging that goin…

Second Chance Sundays: Peaches, Pipper and Piper on Sunday, June 19th, 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 …

Clarence Clemons Dies: Last Ever E Street Band Concert in Buffalo (VIDEO) on Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Clarence Clemons, legendary saxophonist for the E Street Band, died today from complications resulting from a stroke. It’s a sad day for music fans everywhere. With the passing of the Big Man, it turns out the last ever show for Bruce Spr…

QR Coded Scavenger Hunt Comes to the Waterfront on Saturday, June 18th, 2011

By Jessica Edwards: How do you typically spend a Saturday afternoon? If it isn’t putting together a team of four, using your iPhone or Android to crack QR codes while bouncing around downtown and the waterfront for a chance to win $400 ca…