Cindy Sherman is a photographer who began her career here as a student at Buffalo State College in the mid 1970s (while she was also a founding artist of Hallwalls) and has since risen to international acclaim. She is now acknowledged as one of the most significant artists in the art world today. Throughout her entire career she has created images of herself transformed into characters and personalities ranging from the mysterious and macabre to the comical. An exhibition, a substantial five-decade retrospective of Cindy Sherman’s work, is on view at CEPA Gallery through April 22. It consists of my…
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“…Anything short of a true restoration of Humboldt Parkway is unacceptable.” explains Mike Puma in Buffalo Rising’s story, “NYS DOT Proposes Band-Aid Fix for Kensington.” Citizens for Regional Transit (CRT) agrees. CRT calls for an approach that values all transportation modes, reconnects the community, places people above cars and respects environmental priorities. Please see our video. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) proposal to cap the Kensington does none of these. The $1B cap proposal prioritizes cars over community and over environment. It won’t connect MLK Park with Delaware Park, nor reconnect the Fruit Belt. The money…
We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 30 months of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 20,000 photos, some of which are shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s photo-essay: Flying the Flag: Education 101 I grew up in the Chicago suburb of…
It is a club that nobody wants to join. But it is also a club that offers a lifeline between its members, a support system that they all cherish. WNY Gold Star Mothers is a group of women, all of whom have had a child killed in the military. “You go on a rollercoaster of emotions as they speak about their sons,” shared WGRZ’s Pete Gallivan (lead image), speaking about his recent interview with three Western New York Gold Star Mothers. “Beginning with pride and love, their stories then travel through the darkness of grief, and then find inspiration. They…
We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 30 months of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 20,000 photos, some of which are shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s photo-essay: Queen City Sculpture Walking the city’s streets since March of 2020, we couldn’t…
Chauncey Olcott was born a few years prior to the start of the Civil War to an Irish immigrant mother. He was raised in Buffalo’s rough-and-tumble Canal District, where his mother, Peggy (Doyle) Olcott, ran a saloon to make ends meet. Opportunities for young Chauncey were limited to waterfront work like the other Irish descendants. But the talented Olcott, with a melodious voice, was determined to become and a famous singer and actor. After a slow start, Olcott won the hearts of Irish and non-Irish Americans, performing to sold-out crowds across the country. He wrote, co-wrote, and debuted some of…
We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 30 months of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 20,000 photos, some of which are shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s photo-essay: Once a Bar We’re always looking for a new wrinkle to make our…
We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 30 months of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 20,000 photos, some of which are shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s photo-essay: Black Lives Matter The Black Lives Matter movement was founded in 2013, in…
You likely know that football fans have a reputation for drinking a lot of beer. Well, somebody has got to serve it. Actually, in Buffalo you’d be accurate to clarify that most of the drinking is done at tailgate parties well before kickoff. But those thirsty fans still crave beer or alcoholic seltzer or Twisted Tea or Fireballs once they are in the stadium. Anyway, attendees of NFL games are generally surprised to learn that most of the people “working” at the food and beverage stands on game day are volunteers. And that’s where I come in. It was never…
We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 30 months of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 20,000 photos, some of which are shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s Photo-Essay: Abandoned Buildings: Sacred Heart Church, the King Sewing Machine Factory, Central Terminal We…