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One of these fine clothiers and rare gemstones of Buffalo's fashion industry is O'Connell Lucas Chelf, which opened in 1959 on Main Street near Heath. The store was owned by then current Buffalo Bills players Thomas O'Connell, Richie Lucas and Don Chelf, and was bought later that same year by Bernie
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Katie Krawczyk: December 2011 Archives
City
December 21, 2011 9:32 AM
In the spirit of giving and showing those we love how much we care for them, we would be remiss if we didn't offer gift ideas for our four-legged friends. Animal Outfitters is a pet specialty store that has been around in the Elmwood Village for about six years now. Originally located on Bryant off of Elmwood, Animal Outfitters moved to their current spot on Elmwood at Potomac about a year ago (see post), and doubled their size, as well as their offerings. The store is spacious, yet still encompasses
City
December 19, 2011 10:04 AM
Seeing the steady progression on Buffalo's West Side, particularly the Grant-Ferry commercial district, is such a great thing for the city, and has been a long-time coming. On the corners of Grant and Lafayette alone, you have Sweet_ness 7 Café, Grant Street Gallery, Krudmart, Shakti Yoga, Guercio and Sons, 257 Lafayette Center--a conversion of an old historic school building into a mixed-use center--along with a few other businesses popping up. There is a lot to see and experience that points to the much-needed revitalization of this neighborhood, and it should make any Buffalonian proud
City
December 17, 2011 9:13 AM
Buffalo Rising readers may recall a few posts written about Blue Sky Design Supply, Buffalo's showroom and consulting business that specializes in environmentally and socially sustainable products for home design and décor (read my original
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City
December 15, 2011 1:12 PM
Some of the most cherished memories from childhood come from those bright, shiny new toys that behold a certain amount of wonder and mystery to them. The excitement shown through a child's expression when first discovering something they've never seen or knew existed is unmatched. Each of us can remember that one thing that, to this day, brightens up our faces as we remember the look, feel, and sound of it. And each of us who have experienced that type of wonderment in our lives want to make sure every other child out there can experience that same feeling: sheer, unabashed joy.
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City
December 13, 2011 2:30 PM
Wild Things has been on Lexington Avenue at the corner of Ashland for over 20 years, and is a staple in the community for one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry and other fine crafts, including wraps, scarves, hats, bags, and even pottery.
Owners Stephanie Robb and Karol Kirberger have on display their own handmade jewelry designs, as well as a wide selection of other local artisan-made jewelry, ranging from kiln fired enamel jewelry, gemstone jewelry, and jewelry made from recycled glass.
Local artists the store carries include Roycroft
Owners Stephanie Robb and Karol Kirberger have on display their own handmade jewelry designs, as well as a wide selection of other local artisan-made jewelry, ranging from kiln fired enamel jewelry, gemstone jewelry, and jewelry made from recycled glass.
Local artists the store carries include Roycroft
City
December 11, 2011 2:49 PM
If you or anyone you know likes to garden, Urban Roots is a must-see. What started as an idea to develop a cooperative garden center on the West Side, Urban Roots opened its doors in 2007 to provide quality products for gardening within the City of Buffalo, while being an active and enriching member of the community. Community owned and operated year-round, Urban Roots is the premier place in the city for gardeners to buy plants and seeds, soil and mulch, as well as a number of organic products, and garden accessories. The store also offers events and workshops for members of the community to engage
City
December 9, 2011 1:15 AM
Burning Books is one of the newest businesses to call Buffalo's West Side home, setting up shop this September at the corner of Connecticut and 15th Streets. Co-owners Theresa Baker-Pickering, Leslie Pickering and Nate Buckley offer not only books, but also documentaries, audio speeches and lectures, t-shirts, calendars, posters, pamphlets, magazines and more. All of the material in the shop deals with freedom struggles, social injustice and public movements throughout history. Subjects include the Zapatistas, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, Assata Shakur, Earth First!, American Indian
City
December 5, 2011 9:42 AM
The Broadway Market has a long, storied
history in Buffalo, and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone in the area that has never heard of it. The Market first opened in 1888 as a merchant of unique foods that brought ethnic traditions, mostly from Polish and other Eastern European immigrants, to Buffalo's East Side. Anchor businesses in The Market have been handed down generation to generation, and new businesses have arrived on the scene in recent years; both groups understand the meaning of being in that
City
December 1, 2011 9:21 AM
Well, here we are: another December. Someone--or maybe everyone--says it every year, but it really is amazing how fast 2011 went by. We hope that you've had a good year, and, in that spirit, wanted to offer something that will hopefully brighten the final month of 2011 for you. As we are now looking at December 1, fresh-faced and still cheery about the start of our winter season, Buffalo Rising put together a new sort of holiday shopping guide that will offer readers assistance on not just where to shop, but how to get most of your local shopping experience.
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