Bibliophile and bookworms will be happy to hear that Buffalo’s Downtown Central Library is hosting a Massive Used Book Sale, from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13. This is the perfect opportunity to load up on all sorts of books, for unbelievable prices. Over 12,000 books will be available for purchase, for 25 cents each, with additional opportunities to bag books for a buck. Aside from boatloads of hardcover and softcover books, the sale also includes DVDs, CDs, vinyl, and audiobooks, along with print materials that have been either discharged from or donated to the Library’s collection. Ultimately, the…
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When it comes to fashion, it’s important that everyone is included in the conversation. That’s why Alexa Jovanovic created Aille Design (pronounced: eye) – a clothing and accessories brand based in Buffalo that caters to the blind and visually impaired. Jovanovic’s internationally recognized and award-winning braille fashion brand started off as a final University research project that is based on apparel that features fully legible braille in the form of beadwork. She began the process when living in her university dorm room, where she would hand sew each bead onto her products. Today. Jovanovic works with the blind and visually…
The Elmwood Village Association (EVA) has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming Buffalo Porchfest on Saturday, May 18 (1pm-6pm). Maybe you are a musician that is looking to play, or you have a band that you think would be a good fit for a porch? Or maybe you have a porch, and you’re willing to offer it up for a performance? Buffalo Porchfest is the original Porchfest in the region. For over ten years, this event has been a cultural catalyst for the Elmwood Village. The successful grassroots nature of the undertaking has earned Buffalo Porchfest a…
SunCliff on the Lake has become a legendary summer destination for numerous reasons, including weddings, conferences, dining, spa services, and workshops. Another thing to add to the ever-growing list is a music and fine arts summer camp for high school and college students, as well as adult lifelong learners. The SunCliff Educational Foundation is now offering a camp like no other, featuring eight five-day sessions that will take place on the stunning grounds at Suncliff on the Lake (6892 Lakeshore Rd. Derby, NY 14047). Sessions are as follows: woodwind, reggae, fine arts (painting), strings, saxophone quartet, brass, jazz (instrumental and vocal),…
April is Earth Month. That means that we should all be thinking about ways that we can help the planet. Maybe it’s by participating in a neighborhood cleanup? Maybe it starts with trying out Community Supported Composting? There are virtually limitless ways that we can make a difference, but sometimes it all starts with some helpful suggestions. Fortunately, the City of Buffalo has been busy putting together a litany of ways to get involved with Earth Day projects, including attending an Earth Day Market or a Dare to Repair Café. Earth month was created 53 years ago – it is…
Are you interested to know more about the Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust? How about the migration patterns of WNY waterfowl? Or maybe you want to learn about some key environmental projects happening in the community? Each year, the BRR|Alliance hosts an environmental speaker series that informs people about a wide range of interesting topics. This year’s speaker series includes an update on the possibility of hydrokinetic turbines in the Niagara River – a topic that has been relatively dormant over the last few years, but is still as controversial as ever. According to Hydro Review, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission…
42 North has officially opened its new taproom – 42 North @ The Flats – at 674 Main Street, bringing with it a new day for craft beer lovers in Downtown Buffalo. The new beer destination is located in the historic Wurlitzer Flats Building, in the heart of the Theatre District. The taproom joins a host of other nearby destinations, including Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Town Ballroom, and newly opened Electric City concert venue. It was quite the undertaking to restore the historic building, according to 42 North’s founder, John Cimperman. Along with the 3000 square foot taproom, there…
Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation has announced that Marble & Rye and Fresh Catch will be jointly opening a new restaurant concept called Prova @ The Plaza, at 40- 50 Fountain Plaza. What was formerly Flint Kitchen & Bar will now be a completely new revamped restaurant that will feature an enticing Italian coffee house concept and an updated, contemporary interior, according to building owner Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation. Michael Tobin of Fresh Catch and Michael Dimmer of Marble and Rye are hatching the Prova @ The Plaza plan that will include a coffee program similar to Flint, along with pastries…
The “Buffalo…..who knew?” podcast series aims to highlight the (often under appreciated, sometimes unearthed) assets of Buffalo–particularly as it relates to the built and natural environment. It reveals up-and-coming projects, checks in on those that are already underway, and discusses some of the barriers that may impede their forward movement. It brings together two ardent Buffalo champions—and their guests—Frits Abell and Newell Nussbaumer, who highlight the exceptionalism that, once again, attempts to embed itself in Buffalo’s ethos. The Buffalo Niagara Hostel is a unique and wonderful asset to Buffalo: the organization was founded and woven into the fabric of downtown…
At this point, everyone in WNY is thinking about what it’s going to be like when viewing the solar eclipse through verified eclipse glasses. But what about people that are blind or have another vision impairment? Everyone should get a chance to enjoy the magical nature of this once-in-a-lifetime event. That’s why Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service (NFRRS) has figured out accessible ways for legally blind or partially sighted people to appreciate and enjoy the celestial occurrence. “The eclipse is very much a once-in-a-lifetime event,” said NFRRS Executive Director Michael Benzin, whose job it is to help people who are…