'Soft' Launch At Rock Harbor Village
On June 14th Ed Hogle of Atlas Steel will be hosting a soft launch celebration for the pending groundbreaking of Rock Harbor Village (see original story). This event coincides with the Rediscover Amherst Street parade and festival (see post). Ed is, at this moment, in the process of building a temporary outdoor concert stage where he plans on hosting a 'test' band from the hours of 4pm to 7pm on the 14th. The indoor/outdoor covered stage is being built and the grounds (currently a large parking lot) are being prepared for the people who will be stopping by on that day. The gigantic iron beams (see photo of Ed sitting on one) are being fashioned into seating arrangements along the perimeter of the lot. There will be beer and food available on that day as well.
Besides beer and food and music, Riverkeeper members and friends will be kayaking the Scajaquada Creek on that same Saturday. And be sure to look for that Rock Harbor Village ship float in the rediscover Amherst Street parade... steel-fashioned cannons and all. There will be a trolley leading from the parade to Rock Harbor Village and then on to the St. John's Strawberry Festival on Amherst Street (near Niagara Street). This is going to be a fun day marking the beginning of an exciting project.
Keep a lookout for a new Rock Harbor Village sign that will be visible from the elevated section of the Scajaquada Expressway, and keep your eyes pealed for a big steel stage being built on the grounds.
Soft launch event to benefit the Buffalo Dragon Boat Ladies.
Also, don't forget to check out the Amherst Street Art Fair and Craft Show that same day.
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NBJOHN
My girlfriend and I took the bikes through there two weeks ago on the bike path. Yes - this section needs a little love. Seems like it has been neglected for a bit.
Could thid be the start of Black Rocks renaissance? Can Buff State get involved?
Neat location for Bars, Restaurants, College kids with parents money, great old structures, etc.... Direct route to downtown on Niagara (Peace Bridge???), or hop on the 190. Seems much could fall into place. Or should I wake up now????
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NBJOHN
And maybe get some of the Ghettofiti (Graffiti) cleaned up....
ATAK and HERT should be dragged out on the street and spray painted. venting...
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jt1983
or maybe, if they're willing to reveal themselves, they could do some commissioned (legal) artwork to keep that area's urban feel.
i'm excited for this project to get underway. it has the potential to be great. cleveland did something similar (http://www.steelyardcommons.com/main.asp) that is still underway.
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davvid
This is a very unique place in the city. Its unfortunate that it will be totally sanitized. With all of its problems Buffalo is authentic. So many that bitch here about America's "cookie cutter" urbanism would love nothing more than to reproduce Portland, Oregon.
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GDC
About time this part of town got some new development that will Draw people too. Can't wait to see it all done.
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mybuffalo
surprised there is already a ground breaking, i thought the designs and stuff were only preliminary..
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blackrocklifer
Black Rock is truly historic with great old buildings and homes dating back to 1830 . Convenient to Elmwood, Hertel, the 190/198, and Delaware park. This neighborhood is walkable and is serviced by major bus routes. The Riverwalk and Scajaquada path intersect here at Squaw Island Park. Of course like most old neighborhoods we have all the usual problems but there are still many good people here as well as some newcomers who recognize the potential of this under appreciated area. Good luck with this project.
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300miles
QueensEyes - could you elaborate a bit more on the "groundbreaking"? You mention the concert and festivities, but nothing about construction.
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Morrison
Rock The Lot - Sat. June 14. 12pm - 7pm
Session Studio & Sportsmen’s Tavern will be hosting their first outdoor performance in celebration of “ Rediscover Amherst St. Days”
This family event is absolutely FREE!
12:00-12:45 Blue Eagle String Band www.musicfromthedepression.com
1:00-1:45 Ron Davis & friends www.leeron.com
2:00-2:45 John & Mary w/ The Valkyries www.johnandmary.net
3:00-3:45 Mark Winsick Band www.markwinsick.com
4:00-4:45 Gretchen Schultz & The Morvels
5:00-5:45 Myron & Those Idiots Buffalo Rising | Buffalo's Dyngus Day Darlings: Those Idiots
6:00-7:45 Dee & The House Cats www.deetuned.com
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