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Matt Biddle: August 2009 Archives

Regional August 24, 2009 8:00 AM

Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Hosts Horse Show

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From September 9th through September 13th, the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center will host the 63rd Annual Buffalo International Horse Show, a "AA" rated competition by the United States Equestrian Federation. The event caters to riders of all ages, divisions and skill levels, with all proceeds benefiting the BTRC.
The BTRC has the only indoor riding facility in the City of Buffalo, located at 950 Amherst Street. The facility was originally built in 1922 by a group of local businessmen and was named the Saddle and Bridle Club. Before the land was formally donated to the BTRC, a non-profit group, it was used for many things, including a storage facility during World War II. The Buffalo Equestrian Center -- which is located in the same facility and provides education for horses and riders of all abilities -- was also established in 1982 when the land was donated

lifestyle August 18, 2009 8:15 AM

Buffalo's Must-See 2009-2010 Theater Season!

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As most of you know, CURTAIN UP!, the official start to Buffalo's theater season, is mere weeks away, with the main event held on Friday, September 11th. After the curtain has fallen on all of our local theaters' opening shows, there will be plenty more entertainment to last the entire year! I've looked through all of the schedules for this upcoming season and now present to you some of my choices for the must-see shows on the season from many of our area

lifestyle August 13, 2009 11:10 AM

Local Theaters Gear Up for CURTAIN UP!

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The 28th annual CURTAIN UP! is a little under a month away and local theater companies are working tirelessly to put together comedies, dramas and musicals to captivate their audiences. The main CURTAIN UP! event will be held on Friday, September 11th, beginning at 5PM with a cocktail reception for the public and a reservations-only black-tie gala dinner. Performances will then begin at each of the participating theaters around 8PM, with a free community celebratory party on the 600 block of Main Street at 10PM.
If you can't

food August 8, 2009 11:32 AM

Trattoria Aroma Hosts Celebratory Dinner on Farm

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On Sunday, August 16th, Trattoria Aroma will celebrate its commitment to buying locally grown food -- as well as the farmers who provide these delicious foods -- by hosting a dinner event at the Oles Family Farm in Alden. Breen Shea, the restaurant's general manager, said Trattoria Aroma is dedicated to buying local because it's better for customers' health and the region's economy.
Shea also said Trattoria Aroma works with the Oles Family farm frequently, so it was only fitting

City August 6, 2009 11:00 AM

Buffalo to Become a Mecca Due to Global Warming?

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We've all heard the doomsday theories that the world is coming to an end. Heck, it's about to be released in multiplexes everywhere in the form of 2012, a big-budget action movie centering on the theory that the Mayan calendar predicts the end of it all in December 2012. Another theory that's gained ground in recent years -- that global warming will eventually make our planet inhospitable -- is the focal point of a piece published earlier this week in Slate magazine, which quotes Robert Shibley, a UB professor

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City August 6, 2009 7:54 AM

Wind Action Group To Host August Meeting

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On Thursday, August 20th, the Wind Action Group will host an important meeting at 5:30PM at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, located at 712 Main Street in Buffalo. The meeting will include discussions of several key issues, including the future of the organization.
The Wind Action Group works to educate local residents on issues related to wind power in WNY, allowing them to form educated opinions on this renewable power source and to voice their concerns. The group also investigates issues related to wind

lifestyle August 4, 2009 6:25 AM

The BPO Gears Up for its New Season

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This past Sunday, Artpark hosted the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's final performance of their "BPO Summerfest" series. The Grammy-winning group performed hits from the silver screen, including selections from "Harry Potter," "Indiana Jones" and "Star Wars." It was a fantastic performance! To be fair, like many other audience members, I only saw the second half of the show because traffic on Grand Island was backed up for more than an hour, but still - It was a stellar show.
Now, the BPO

City August 4, 2009 12:49 AM

Mayor Brown Appoints an Interim BERC President

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About a month after he announced the resignation of Brian Reilly as commissioner of Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation, Mayor Byron Brown is announcing the new interim president: Dennis M. Penman. For now Penman will serve as president of the organization, which works to revitalize neighborhoods, strengthen new businesses and boost the economy of the City of Buffalo.
Penman was unanimously