wednesday september 6th 2006
South Buffalo Irish Feis Saturday!
Gabrielle Bouliane
If Buffalo ever creates a new position for The Popes of South Buffalo, the men of Jackdaw will certainly be the first to be elected. And while we all know Buffalo has its abundance of summer festivals (like, you know, every weekend, if you want to get a final taste of "meat on a stick", this is the place. Besides which, having followed Jackdaw ever since I've returned to Buffalo, there is NO other place to see them that is as massively and devotedly attended as the South Buffalo Irish Feis.
Last year, I was standing on stage working a video camera, and had to deal with the entire stage moving like the deck of a ship, with 3000 audience members pounding on it during the show. This year, a total of ten bands will play throughout the day, including local favorites Terry Sullivan and John Lombardo, as well as …
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sunday september 3rd 2006
The Artistic Side Of Black Rock
queenseyes
Spending a day on Amherst Street can be full of artistic surprises. Like walking down a side street in the neighborhood (between Grant and Elmwood) and discovering a wonderful lighthouse. My friend Sue and I went to Nick's Place for lunch today and she all of a sudden shared, "Have you ever seen the lighthouse?" I had no idea what she was talking…
thursday august 31st 2006
You Gotta Look Sharp
queenseyes
Last weekend BRO's Joan Fedyszyn had the opportunity to ask Mayor Byron Brown a very important question. No, it was not about the waterfront, or taxes, etc. It was actually more along the lines of, "Where do you shop for your suits?" Being an Elmwood Avenue guy for so long I suspected what his answer was going to be... at least I knew where m…
saturday august 26th 2006
BOHW Weekend: A Singular Focus
buffalorising
To properly cover and an event so core to the mission of Buffalo Rising, this weekend, our focus will be exclusively on the CITY channel and Buffalo Old Home Week.
buffalorising
To properly cover and an event so core to the mission of Buffalo Rising, this weekend, our focus will be exclusively on the CITY channel and Buffalo Old Home Week.
tuesday august 1st 2006
Cats of Any Color
jazzbo
Most of us jazz lovers know about the Sunday jazz series at the Albright Knox and many of us have been in attendance the past two Sundays, but how many of us were aware that also for the past two Sundays, starting at 5 PM, the Masten Jazz Festival was held on the lawn next to the Buffalo Museum of Science? In addition, this past Saturday, the…
saturday july 29th 2006
Hallwalls Does The Infringement Festival
buffalorising
Buffalo Infringement Festival | July 30 August 6
Sunday, July 30th 8:00-9:15pm Wednesday, August 2nd, 8- 9:15pm Ask Her to Dance A travelog/musical shot in Thailand, featuring cross-country trains and island boat trips. Presented by Brian Griffo
Thursday, August 3rd 8-9pm: Human Trails Human Trials mixes virtual reality, live actors and audience participation in a public/private, embodied/disembodied multi-screen performance. Presented by Josephine Anstey
wednesday july 26th 2006
6th Bliss & Bejewelled Benefit Bazaar 7/29
This Saturday July 29, check out the 6th Bliss & Bejewelled Benefit Bazaar for some bling and a good thing. This event, held at St. John's Grace Episcopal Church, will raise money for Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc.
Vendors include: Art Dolls by Michelle Collins Photography by Bob Shulman Jewelry by Mary Czajkowski of Bejewelled Jewelry & More by Anne Bliss of Bliss Designs Original Design Handbags & Silk Screened Cards by S. L. Wicinski New Faces of Buffalo Community Art Mosaics by Brian Nesline of Faces …
saturday july 15th 2006
Mauro Means Art!
andalu13
I was intrigued when I saw some media coverage of the Guitars for Hope campaign that is aimed to benefit: Hunters Hope, Kelly for Kids, and WNED. I cruise to work the next day & discover that some of the guitars are being displayed in our atrium (no such thing as coincidence). I think to myself- time for a much over-do BR article; what a fun way to learn more about this public art project and at the same time meet a contributing artist. One of the guitars immediately caught my attention so I contacted the creator and set up an interview. When I sat down with Tony Mauro Sr. I was all set to cover the public project, the genesis of his creation and some of his other Buffalo endeavors. What morphed instead is pretty special.
sunday july 2nd 2006
A Fond Farewell To Lightmakers
queenseyes
It was with great sadness that I am relaying this store closing to you. Lightmakers on Elmwood Avenue will be closing its retail location at the end of July. Being a big fan of lighting, I am very sad to hear this. Being friends with the owners, Roy and Sionen, this was really upsetting. I have been frequenting Lightmakers ever since they opened on the avenue seven years ago. Roy an Sionen brought an upscale design standard to Buffalo through their beautiful lighting elements. Many of the city's trendy restaurants have been outfitted with lighting accessories from Lightmakers, and it is du…
