By Nancy Cardillo:Interested in Civil War history? Want to learn more about the many connections Buffalo has to what some believe was the most important conflict in our country’s history? Then stop by Forest Lawn, 1411 Delaware Ave…
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Forest Lawn’s Second Annual Muster In The Meadow Takes Place This Sunday!
on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
GO-Buffalo’s 30 Days of Bicycle Benefits: Buffalo Harbor Kayak
on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
By Green Options Buffalo:In our series, 30 Days of Bicycle Benefits, you will be introduced to 30 new businesses that will offer you great discounts for riding your bike and wearing your helmet. Thirty businesses that want to say, “Thank you,”…
“A Comedy of Queerers” Adapted from Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors” by Shawn Northrip
on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
(DISCLAIMER – The reviewer here, me, is married to one of the cast members, Theresa DiMuro-Wilber. But since most other reviewers in town don’t review this scrappy little company of actors, The Brazen Faced Varlets, I’ve taken upon mysel…
Hertel Avenue: Spring Cleaning 2011
on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Now that we are finally getting a break from the rain, it is time to enjoy the weather! Whether it is having dinner or a drink with friends on one of the many patios along Hertel Avenue it is important to make sure our streets are looking thei…
Buffalo’s Master Hatter Gets Customers Worldwide
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
NPR has a story today on Buffalo’s own Gary White. The master hatter has been making hats for 30 years, 20 of them at the corner of Broadway and Schmarbeck Avenue. The following post by Elena that ran on Buffalo Rising in March 200…
Additional Floor of Rooms Opens at Avant’s Embassy Suites
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Uniland Development Company has completed a 29-room expansion at the Embassy Suites Buffalo designed to accommodate more meetings and events. The additional 29 rooms occupy the 8th floor of Avant at 200 Delaware Avenue, bringing the tota…
A Toast to Labatt, HSBC and the Buffalo Community
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
After hearing about the recent vandalism that took place at Delaware Park, the community has come together in a way that shows just how tight-knit Buffalo can be. Small donations have poured in to help defray the cost of the repairs that inclu…
GO-Buffalo’s 30 Days of Bicycle Benefits: Colvin Market
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
By Green Options Buffalo:In our series, 30 Days of Bicycle Benefits, you will be introduced to 30 new businesses that will offer you great discounts for riding your bike and wearing your helmet. Thirty businesses that want to say, “Thank you,”…
Construction Watch: Educational Opportunity Center
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
While the ambitious plans for UB2020 are being scaled back or delayed, at least one component of the plan is moving forward. The $46 million, 64,000 sq.ft. Educational Opportunity Center is being built on Ellicott Street, just south of G…
Buffalo First’s indiesound set to take over Allentown
on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
By Andrew Delmonte, Buffalo First!This weekend Buffalo First! brings you the first annual indiesound festival: a day of live musical performances from over forty local artists in unexpected venues throughout Allentown. From Wadsworth to Main S…
Kathy Hochul Defeats Jane Corwin in NY26 Special Election
on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
While votes are still being tallied, early polling data – and inside campaign sources close to both campaigns who have spoken to Buffalo Rising – have made it clear that Kathy Hochul will defeat Jane Corwin and Jack Davis in the special electi…
UB Unveils Proposal to Build Medical School Downtown, Needs Albany’s Blessing
on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi today submitted a proposal to the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant program in support of a $375 million plan to help revitalize Buffalo’s economy by relocating UB’s medical school to downtown Buffa…
Shea’s Fine Wine, Beer & Food Festival
on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Who doesn’t like wining and dining while enjoying good music? Shea’s Performing Arts Center presents an encore event of the Fine Wine, Beer & Food Festival – Thursday May 26, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Grand and Petit Lobbies o…
GO-Buffalo’s 30 Days of Bicycle Benefits: Joe’s Service Center
on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
By Green Options Buffalo:In our series, 30 Days of Bicycle Benefits, you will be introduced to 30 new businesses that will offer you great discounts for riding your bike and wearing your helmet. Thirty businesses that want to say, “Thank you,”…
Buffalo Seminary, Four Others Join National Register
on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
The National Park Service has approved the addition of Buffalo Seminary to the National Register of Historic Places. Three other properties, along with the University Park Historic District, were also added to the list earlier this month…