Bishop-Timon St. Jude is calling on all alumni to help with their 5th annual Kaleidoscope fundraiser that is going to be held on Saturday, June 6th at the Adams Mark. Their goal is to raise at least $150,000 in funds that will help defray the cost of tuition for low income students. The number is nearly double the $85,000 they raised in the first ever Kaleidoscope dinner five years ago. In 2008, the school managed to raise $120,000 for students.The fundraiser is the brainchild of class of 1966 member Charles E. Lannon. “It’s a great honor to be able to…
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If you’re keeping up with the NHL playoffs (which have been amazing this year, as usual) then you’ve probably been exposed to the situation down in Phoenix. SHOCKINGLY, there aren’t enough hockey fans in Arizona to support a professional team. What? And since the Coyotes haven’t made the playoffs since 2001-2002, it’s tough to build a fan base. While I appreciate Commissioner Bettman’s attempts to grow the popularity of hockey, it hardly seems to be working. The Florida Panthers have made the playoffs three times since their creation in 1993. The franchise has serious difficulty putting people in the seats,…
Health officials estimate that there are 3,000 Western New York residents living with HIV who don’t even know it. An additional 2,200 are living with the disease and are receiving treatment. The Saturday May 30th AIDS/HIV 5k Walk held by AIDS Community Services will mark the 17th annual, and looks to raise money to increase awareness about the disease in our community.The walk begins at Delaware Park’s Hoyt Lake at 11PM. Registration begins at 10AM sharp, so be sure to get there on time. The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus will be on hand to sing before the flower launch in the…
We all know the Central Terminal is the coolest. Even ghosts want to live in it, which is why Sci-Fi’s Ghost Hunters filmed a pretty scary episode there last year. (Couldn’t find the entire episode, sorry! It’s probably on re-runs sometimes.)This weekend, the team is back, although this time it won’t be filmed for TV. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are sold out, but here’s the rundown anyway. Starting Friday from 5:30 to 6:30PM, is a meet and greet with the TAPS team (from Ghost Hunters), followed by history from 6:30 – 7PM, a demonology and new Paranormal Museum lecture…
The Buffalo Dachshund Club has grown from 20 members to almost 150 by providing the opportunity to meet other Dachshund owners in Western New York. Monthly play dates allow the dogs to socialize off-leash in fenced-in areas or indoor facilities. The group also invites experts to speak on nutrition, health, and other important dog-owning facets. They also support the adoption of Dachshunds. Anything to help out this quirky breed of dog can be found at The Buffalo Dachshund Club.You may remember them from the St. Patrick’s Day parade (you didn’t imagine it), because they were a crowd favorite. They plan…
Marilyn Rodgers FCS is the Buffalo based company ready to aid non-profit organizations in their on-going quest for grants that enable them to help their constituency. Let’s say you’re a non-profit organization looking to secure funds. Contact MRodgers FCS for their professional approach to grant writing and research into companies willing to donate money to the right organization. MRodgers FCS will also remain involved in the important aspects of the proposal, meaning they maintain close contact with potential funders regarding the status of applications passed onto them.MRodgers FCS also provides public relations and media contacts while simultaneously encouraging new companies to gain…
Press, and fans alike gathered on the Albright-Knox Art Gallery steps in anticipation of Terrell Owens’ press conference today. Originally a 4:00 start time, TO’s famous showmanship turned it into more of a 4:25 start. When two black SUVs pulled up, the crowd pushed together to catch a glimpse of the man who can quite possibly be considered the world’s most famous football player. Soon, “Let’s Go Buffalo!” chants and the Buffalo Public Schools marching band combined to create a uniquely Buffalo fanfare.(TO arrives to a large crowd.)First to address the crowd was VH1 president, Buffalo native, and Bills season…
Last night the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority unveiled a dramatic new lighting system for the Peace Bridge. There were no fireworks or a grand display, but there was music synchronized to a light show on the bridge. Whether tacky or not, it was a good way to show off what the computerized software could do with the unlimited light combinations and various effects to the gathered on-lookers. A beautiful night to be in the city, and the weather held off for a great event. A media tent was set up for the ceremony – movie, and more here. The $1.2 million…
The City of Buffalo has some of the most spectacular architecture found in the country. A quick drive through downtown and you will be blown away at the abundant amount of historic buildings designed by world-renowned architects, and locals alike. Development downtown has been increasingly prevalent in the past few years – most we’ve seen in decades. Now, as we strive to break the slab holding back a city stuck with a stagnant skyline since the 1970’s, buildings are going up, historic structures are being redeveloped, and the overall civic pride of Buffalo has gone up dramatically. Our downtown seems to have buildings from…