The Jewish Repertory Theatre opens “Lebensraum” at Alleyway Theatre. (This article is based upon a preview performance) Lebensraum is a witty, knowing, thoughtful and engrossing play. It is also a quirky play, as if the title doesn’t clue you …

Attention all Buffalo runners – the 3rd Annual Pinnacle 5K and one mile fun run/walk is being held on Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m. Not a runner? Not a problem. Supporters can participate in Pinnacle’s Sponsor-a-Student program which helps a studen…

HSBC’s hunt for alternative office space is over.  The bank, whose lease for 650,000 sq.ft. of space in HSBC Center expires in 2013, had been considering relocating to the Webster Block at the foot of Main Street while also negotiating wi…

16 nights of music, 26 national acts, 18 Grammy Awards, and 27 Junos! In its 25th year we see a lot of Canadian acts coming to Thursday at the Square (Lafayette Square and Main St). I hope our wonderful friends up North will bring a lot of loo…

One of Buffalo’s most celebrated musicians, Jim Kurzdorfer, recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy that included playing with Thelonius Monk and Herbie Hancock, the Rolling Stones, the Who, and all of Eric Clapton’s bands. His Villa Mar…

We’ve all heard of the horrors of cannibalization. We’ve had nightmares about getting chowed down by the king of the jungle or a great white shark – think Jaws or The Veldt. Ceramicist Lisa Lomando has created a series of life-size sculptures …

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,”…

Just a reminder to all those interested in supporting the continuing efforts at the Central Terminal, their annual Clean-up will be Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 9am-noon. All volunteers are encouraged to bring tools or equipment if possible. Th…

by Sara Zak
Artists gathered last Saturday at another Preservation Ready Site (Facebook) location, St. Vincent’s Female Orphan Asylum on Buffalo’s East Side, to capture and celebrate the property as restoration work begins.  The buil…

The University at Buffalo Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) recently awarded its $10,000 first prize to an information company known as Lectio Labs.Lectio Labs was a business plan that was concocted by …

Western New Yorkers are blessed with a vibrant improvisational community.  Improvisational comedy, performing comedy without a script, was made widely popular by the television show Whose Line is it Anyway? and there are as many flavors o…

The Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) of Buffalo, NY was recently
acknowledged nationally as one out of five innovative models in a new
online resource, centered on promoting more sustainable and resilient
food system in the United States….

Because I have the pleasure of leaving for work early on Sunday morning, I just might be the participant out for “Buffalo Bike to Work Week,” next week.  For me, Bike to Work Week begins when Lafayette Church celebrates “Bike to Church Su…

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 fundraiser for a few local film makers will be held Friday, May 13th at DBGB on Allen Street. The Happy Hour fundraiser includes an open bar, a grand buffet, and live entertainment from the band Voices all for for a donation of $30. The even…