friday february 24th 2006
New Drawings by Jeff Vincent
George Johnson
Following an exhibit at College Street Gallery that featured collaborative work by Jeff Vincent and Celia White of Edward Gorey inspired etchings and poetry, Jeff will present new drawings next Monday at an opening at Betty
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queenseyes
Tonight from 5:30 to 9:00 KEPA3 is celebrating an opening and silent auction of the work of Peter Fowler. The show is called: The Second Annual Peter Fowler Retrospective and Silent Auction. It is a chance to set your own price on original works. Winning bids will be final at 9:00 sharp. Free delivery within buffalo area for larger pieces…
queenseyes
Yes. It's true..... The Luv n' Sex Screening is back and is better than ever! There will be two screenings, one from 8:30-9:30, and one from 10-11. Screenings will feature works by Joshua Strauss, Jody LaFond, David Gracon, Kara Ellen, Tony Gault,Vince Mistretta, Anna Chiaretta, Alan Rhodes, and Chris Ernst. There will also be a special poetry reading by Sam Floyd.
There will also be a Silent auction! with artwork from Jackie Felix, Michael Beam, Diane Bush, Robert Hirsh and other various local artists! The auction will also include various donations from local organizations and merchants, such as Gift Certificates to Ilya's Bellydance…
West Coast Perspective
In a sign of flexibility and responsiveness, Savarino is heading back to the drawing boards. After hearing public concerns regarding his proposed 80-room Elmwood Village Hotel at Elmwood and Forest Avenues, the developer is revising his plans. The hotel is now expected to be reduced one floor to four floors and the project's design will be modified. Privacy, massing and bulk, proposed architecture, and streetscape/neighborhood compatibility issues were identified at a highly attended February 21st public meeting. It is not known how long it will take for new plans to be prepared. The developer had hoped to have the project reviewed by the Buffalo Planning Board on February 28th.
George Johnson
If you keep up with the site, and these days more and more people are, you canit help but come to the conclusion that New Buffalo is more than just a buzzword.
With development happening and being planned throughout the city--whether itis the planned boutique hotel or the Burchfield Penny Art Center or the Elmwood Village Charter School or Artspace or
thursday february 23rd 2006
Update: 141 Elm Street
West Coast Perspective
It looks like owner Kevin Townsell will not be moving forward with a residential conversion of the Hager Lumber Building at 141 Elm Street.
The property, former home of the Spaghetti Warehouse, Your Father's Moustache, and several others bars and restaurants, has just been liste…
Arete
AHA, the Buffalo State Art History Association, is working to unite the art scene here in Buffalo! Please join us this Friday, Feb. 24th for the Allentown Art Walk
West Coast Perspective
Back in December we reported on the sad condition of 918 Main Street, a City-owned historic building dating from 1891 that is severely dilapidated due to neglect. There is some good news to report: Robert Wolbrecht, owner of neighboring 916 Main, wants to purchase …
STEEL
This is a hidden gem at the corner of Whitney and Carolina in the West Village. It sits on a charming street of mostly restored brick houses providing a subtle urban book end to the block. Simply detailed brickwork laid up with tremendous skill gives the building solidity and permanence. Corner towers give it a touch of …
queenseyes
On Saturday, February 25, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., the Hotel Lenox will come alive as Squeaky Wheel presents its first annual Peepshow.
There will be 17 artist installations in the 8th floor hotel rooms, as well as film and video screenings in the downstairs banquet room. There will be live music in the downstairs lobby by David Kane, Van Tayloris Taylor Made Jazz, and the Paul Kozlowski Trio, as well as cool sounds from area DJs on the lower level. This rich array of visual and auditory entertainment includes an exciting silent auction of works from area artists and love-themed gift baskets, as well as a cash bar and other refreshments.
