This weekend, June 2nd n 4th, is the Hellenic Festival. The festival is a Buffalo tradition that is in its 29th year and takes place on the corner of West Utica and Delaware Avenue. It is renowned as a fun weekend full of dancing, eating, and experiencing the rich Greek culture. On hand at the festival will be delicious dishes such as souvlaki, gyros, lamb on a spit, flaming cheese, loukoumades (fried dough balls), baklava, and many other Greek delicacies. New to the festival this year is the plate breaking attraction. For $1, you can break a plate and all…
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The New Phoenix Theatre is the perfect setting to experience Connor McPhersonis play, iThe Good Thief.i The unassuming venue is very intimate and quaint. From the outside, the theater has the appearance of a large house; on the inside, this theateris blackened walls provide a simple surrounding that allows the audience to be immersed in the story being told. I caught last Fridayis evening performance of this one-man show. Performed by a drunken Irish thug (played by Brian Riggs), iThe Good Thiefi regales the audience with the thiefis musings after a night of hard drinking. As the thief sets up…
The weather forecast calls for rain and chilly temperatures. Lucky for you, there’s a great indoor activity scheduled — you can have fun and contribute to a great cause. The Buffalo Companion Animal Network (CAN) will hold a Collectibles Festival featuring dolls, toys, and stuffed bears on Saturday, October 22, from 11 AM until 5 PM. Known as the Holiday Belles and Bears Festival, the event will be held at First Presbyterian Church at Symphony Circle to benefit homeless companion animals in the Buffalo area. In addition to offering items for purchase, the event will feature a multitude of children’s…