Buffalo Architecture Foundation, Inc. (BAF), a non-profit, 501(c)(3) public charity, announces the anticipated celebration of the organization's first event and fundraiser, Fall for Architecture, on October 8.

The event will be held at the Tri-Main Center (2495 Main Street) from 7:00-10:00 pm with live music, great food, and drinks.  The evening will also highlight submissions to their Building Stories program featuring personal WNY architecture stories.  All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Buffalo Architecture Foundation.

"We are so excited about this

THE BASICS: This period comedy in verse, by David Hirson was a huge flop on Broadway in 1992. It has a legion of admirers, however, and was revived successfully both on Broadway and in the West End in 2010. This ICTC production, the WNY premiere, was directed by Fortunato Pezzimenti, and plays weekends through October 2nd at the Andrews Theatre. LA BETE clocks in at about 2 ½ hours, with its ten minute intermission.

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Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Michelle Snyder:
A novel narrated by nostalgia as much as words, Ready Player One is a trip back in time, into the pop culture of the 80's. Continual references to the music, movies, and games of that decade almost make you want to put the book down and dig out your old Rush tapes, re-watch War Games, and find some quarters for a game of Pac-Man. 
Set in 2044, in an impoverished, dystopian America, the only escape is a vast virtual-reality simulation

As university life kicks into high gear, the community is invited onto UB's South Campus to enjoy three live music performances out on The Green. The shows take place on three consecutive Wednesdays in September, starting this week with Critt's Juke Joint. The setting for these shows allows for visitors to bring blankets, lawn chairs and and picnics - just remember that the concert series is family-friendly and no alcohol is allowed. Light refreshments will be available. 
Field schedule: Sept. 7 on Hayes Hall lawn, Sept. 14 on Rotary Field along Bailey Avenue and Sept.

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Patricia Covley:
Renegade cop Cody Hoyt is called to investigate the death of his friend and AA sponsor Hank Winters.  Hank has been found burned to death in his remote cabin.  The evidence says that it was an accident; that Winters fell asleep after an evening of drinking and left the door open on his wood burning stove.  
Hoyt doesn't believe it and begins to investigate.  Hoyt's investigation points to outdoorsman Jed McCarthy.  McCarthy is

Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal rescue group serving the Western New York area.  Their goal is to help place homeless animals while simultaneously helping interested individuals find a new furry companion.  Every Sunday, we run a homeless pet spotlight to help these animals find a good home with a loving family. Please consider adopting an animal...
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By Tim Fenster:

Alice Cooper is not a legend because of his songwriting, or his pioneering use of scary stage props. His knack for bringing horror-themed hits to life on stage is why he's a timeless success. Many hard rock artists have released songs heavier and darker than Cooper's.  Yet his genius isn't for writing such songs as "Welcome to My Nightmare," but for perfectly

Fashion Maniac: Keeping tabs on Buffalo's fashion industry, including models, catwalks, retailers, designers, stylists, visual merchandisers and jewelers. 
Androgyny in Fashion By Phillip Johnson: 
Every so often, in the been-there-done-that

Fresh off the purchase of HSBC's local bank branches, First Niagara will soon be putting its name on the HSBC Arena.  The home of the Buffalo Sabres is now the First Niagara Center.  First Niagara is entering a marketing partnership with the National Hockey League team for the naming rights to the 18,690 seat downtown arena.

"We are excited to partner with the Pegula family and a team that not only shares our love for the Buffalo Niagara region, but our commitment to creating a winning franchise that attracts top talent and serves

The first event to take place in the 'new' Statler building is a big one.  The Buffalo Irish Festival is taking place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Niagara Square landmark being renovated by Mark Croce.  The fun begins on Friday with a parade of the 32 County flags of Ireland at 5:30 p.m.  The celebration will bring Irish musicians from across the country, as well as Canada and Ireland, to perform on three stages.  There will also be Irish dancers from six local

Buffalo River Fest Park wraps up the free Wednesday night concert series with a national touring act on Wednesday, August 24th at 6 p.m.  The Town Pants, a Vancouver, Canada based band combines aspects of Irish traditional, folk rock and routes Americana featuring their signature dual lead vocals to create their own unique brand of high energy "West Coast Celtic." 

 

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Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal rescue group serving the Western New York area.  Their goal is to help place homeless animals while simultaneously helping interested individuals find a new furry companion.  Every

Mark your calendars:  Friday,  September 16 rings in the 30th Anniversary edition of Curtain Up!,  the gala opening of the theatre season. Presented by the Theatre District Association of Western New York and M&T Bank,  this celebration is a unique Buffalo creation and has expanded over

Queen City Prints' Grand Opening Celebration and Charity Event (artforms) benefiting the American Cancer Society, will be held at one of the premier residences in Uniland's showcase Avant Building. During artforms, original artwork from Queen City Prints' collection of local artists will be on display amongst the breathtaking views from the 16th floor of Avant.

In addition to the art exhibit, the event will feature delectable appetizers and an exquisite chocolate experience from Oh Pour L'Amour Du Chocolat. All proceeds from both ticket and art sales will go to benefit the American Cancer

Blue Monk | Thursday 8/18 | 9pm-1130pm

Terry Sullivan & I were both given brass and tested by the music Gods in the 5th grade. Terry was handed a tuba, I was given a trombone.  My enormous eleven year old ego wanted no part of the trombone.  I didn't want to get my ass beat on the bus, cared too much what the other kids thought, and ended my music career after 7 long weeks. Terry, on the other hand, is wired

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Meg Cheman:

If you've ever seen author Sarah Vowell on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," then you've experienced her wicked wit and no-nonsense historical perspective.  In Unfamiliar Fishes, Vowell takes on the history of our fiftieth state during a period in the nineteenth century, from the first New England missionaries to the "orgy of imperialism" when the United States took control of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.  Impeccably researched and smartly presented, Unfamiliar Fishes

Fashion Maniac: Keeping tabs on Buffalo's fashion industry, including models, catwalks, retailers, designers, stylists, visual merchandisers and jewelers.

FASHION MANIAC TEAM:
Features Editor : Phillip Johnson
All Photography & Managing Editor : Cheryl Gorski
Copy Editor : Chris Alfiero
Stylists : Cassie Elsaesser
Make Up :  Dani Weiser
Hair Stylist : Whitney Curry
Casting Director : Kimberly Cohen
Prop Stylist  : Todd Warfield, Lucy Mancuso, Michael Merisola

By Phillip Johnson:

What's more refreshing

Please forgive me for keeping it light this week; I'll give you something heavy to think about next Thursday.  Today, I want you to lend a helping hand to some great people from Buffalo that are on the verge of finding a much larger audience, Brothers McClurg (formerly Relevant Worship).  This past week, they released their new EP "Alive," and the Western New York CD release show is tomorrow night at Evangel Church in Clarence.
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Buffalo & Erie County Public Library staff review by Patricia Covley:

It seems like every time you turn around there is another book about a cute dog and its owner.  Journalist Glenn Plaskin lives in downtown Manhattan opposite the World Trade Center.  After years of thinking about becoming a dog owner, Plaskin decides to adopt Katie, the runt of a litter of cocker spaniels.  Pearl, an elderly woman who lives down the hall from Plaskin and Katie becomes a sort of mentor to Plaskin.  She greatly misses her own cocker spaniel who died two years earlier.


Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal rescue group serving the Western New York area.  Their goal is to help place homeless animals while simultaneously helping interested individuals find a new furry companion.  Every Sunday, we run a homeless pet spotlight to help these animals find a good home with a loving family. Please consider adopting an animal...

The Boys Want a Home!   Lex and Luther are brothers who came to Second Chance from another shelter when they became full.  These 12 week old kittens are sweet,