There is a Buffalo Bills fan who is seemingly as popular as the players. At each home game, the television cameras almost always include a few shots of the same Bills fan dressed as Elvis Presley rooting on the team. The guitar-waving “Bills Elvis” has been an indelible image at Bills games for 27 years. In a role-reversal on Monday, June 3rd, instead of cheering on his favorite team – Bills Elvis will be on the receiving end of applause and adoration. BFLO Hall of Fame Experience has announced the second Fan inducted into the “Fall Wall of Fame.” On…
Author: Doug Sitler
As far as fundraisers go…this is a real eye-opener. Legendary sportscaster Chris Berman will be joining Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members for an unforgettable night of music, laughs and fun on Monday, June 3, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, Buffalo. The event will raise awareness and funds for the BFLO Hall of Fame Experience. General admission tickets $30, VIP tickets (includes two drink tickets, preferred viewing area) $75. Cash bar and appetizers provided by Frankie Primo’s, +39, Soho Buffalo, Bacchus and Ilio DiPaolo’s. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.ticketfly.com ESPN and sportscasting legend Chris Berman…
When musician and singer/songwriter Steve Johnson comes to Buffalo, it’s sure to be a rocking “folkgrass” dance party. Over the past few months, the new lineup of his band The Probables, have thrilled capacity crowds at The Tralf and Iron Works (opening for Donna the Buffalo and The Town Pants respectively). This Saturday night at The Sportsmens Tavern (326 Amherst Street), Steve and The Probables will headlining their own high-energy show starting at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10. 21+. Many music lovers in Western New York became familiar with Johnson, as the lead singer and main songwriter for the popular…
Albright-Knox Art Gallery and CEPA Gallery are collaborating to present Gerard Malanga in Buffalo, NY on April 3-4, 2019 for two evenings of free public events focusing on his prolific artistic career. The poet, photographer, filmmaker, archivist, worked closely with Andy Warhol for seven years during the 1960s. Gerard Malanga’s creative output has spanned six decades. He is acclaimed as a poet, and has authored or has been featured in 24 books of poetry. In January 2019, he published his latest book of poetry called “Cool & Other Poems.” Malanga’s portrait photography work has produced some of pop culture’s most…
If you’re a fan of the Buffalo Sabres, mark your calendars for February 2nd. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian and his teammates will participate in Casino for a Cause II on Saturday, February 2 at 7 p.m. at the Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., in downtown Buffalo. Casino for a Cause benefits the BOGO Bunch, a charity that Bogosian and his wife, Bianca, formed in 2015 to raise funds for Roswell Park Cancer Institute. For attendees, Casino for a Cause is a great way to meet Buffalo Sabres players up-close, while simultaneously having a fun time supporting a wonderful charity.…
From the lobby of the Key Bank Center on Tuesday morning, the BFLO Hall of Fame Experience made two exciting announcements. The BFLO Hall of Fame Experience committee announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to support the future home of the BFLO Hall of Fame Experience. In addition, Buffalo Bills super fan, Pancho Billa, was announced as of the inaugural member of The Buffalo Fan Wall of Fame. The committee from the BFLO Hall of Fame Experience announced a crowdfunding campaign to support the development of the future home of three major Buffalo halls of fame: sports, music and…
During the summer months, Western New Yorkers are blessed with an abundance of festivals and events. These happenings are often set in beautiful or unique locations. Surrounded by over 250 sculptures, the annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival certainly stands out as place where the landscape shares the spotlight with the event’s music and art. On Sunday, August 19th, the popular regional folk rock band, Driftwood will headline the sixth annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival. It will be a day filled with top-notch music, creative experiences for all ages, food trucks and a beer and wine garden. The event…
To sports fans in Buffalo and across the nation, there is no one like ESPN’s Chris Berman. His fun play calling, pop culture references and silly catch phrases has made him “must-see TV” for over three decades. Berman is basically a living legend. Along the way, the award-winning broadcaster became a Buffalo backer, appreciating the city’s hard work and loyalty and often hilariously predicting the Bills to win the Super Bowl. He always gives Buffalo sports fans respect and a glimmer of hope. In a rare Buffalo-area speaking engagement, Chris Berman will be the featured speaker at the BFLO Hall…
One of the exciting things to watch in Buffalo the past few years is the nurture and growth of Buffalo’s start-up community. The area is buzzing with new ideas looking to make it to market and beyond. Last night at Big Ditch Brewing Company, a launch party was held for The Book Fairy – an innovative product that hopes to inspire children to read which will create a more literate society. A crowdfunding campaign kicked off today to pre-sell The Book Fairy, which includes a figurine and a book. Much like the Tooth Fairy, The Book Fairy delivers books (new,…
Throughout the year, Buffalo’s social calendar is pretty full with fundraising events and parties. Often lost in these fun, and sometimes swanky events, are the actual financial impacts they create for local non-profits. On a recent Friday afternoon at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian and his wife, Bianca, presented three local charities with the proceeds from the “Casino for a Cause” fundraiser. On January 7, Bogosian and his Buffalo Sabres teammates took over the Town Ballroom for a night of casino games, auctions and entertainment that benefited BOGO Bunch Foundation. The BOGO Bunch is a 100%…