Previously posted on BRO, Buffalo will be hosting July’s 60 Million Congress Global Polonia Summit during Buffalo Polonia Weekend July 18th – 21st. As promised, below you will find an update on scheduled events, though the schedule is subject to change. Guests to include Senator Anna Maria Anders, Secretary of State; Rafal Miczarski, CEO of LOT Airlines; Pawel Pudlowski, Member of Parliament; among other dignitaries from Poland. More information, registration details, and up-to-date logistics can be found here. Tickets to events can be purchased here. Thursday, July 18th: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. VIP Reception on U.S.S. Little Rock -cost…
Author: Holly Metz Doyle
For the past five years Stitch Buffalo has been empowering refugee women in Buffalo by providing them with an opportunity to financially contribute to their family and community while learning skills to take with them for a lifetime. The organization’s success has enabled them to secure a 501(c)(3) status and has allowed for an expanded mission, “To advance social justice for refugee women in Buffalo, NY by creating opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and economic empowerment through textile arts.” In 2017, something incredible and perhaps unlikely happened for Stitch Buffalo. Rich Products generously gifted to Stitch their building at 1215 Niagara…
Kristin Metzen toiled away for over 14 years at a 9 to 5 job, feeling unfulfilled, overworked, and uninspired. During that time she began to experience anxiety and depression. As part of her treatment, Metzen looked to flora and fauna to find comfort and relief; and the passion for plants that developed inspired her to create Life is Succulent located at 1249 Eggert Road near Main Street, which opened on April 21st. At first look, this small, discreet building appears to be home to a quaint plant shop, but the 800 square foot space is so much more. To describe…
If you have ever replaced an appliance, remodeled a kitchen or bath, or built a home from the very beginning, you may have heard of, or called upon, Artisan Kitchens and Baths in historic Black Rock. The building at 200 Amherst Street was once home to Buffalo Cooperative Stove Company that manufactured Amherst Stoves from the mid-1800’s for nearly a century, and some might say it is ironic that this former foundry now sells some of the most unique stoves and appliances on the market. Kevin Telaak, and the rest of the 3rd generation family members, formed Artisan Kitchens and…
Food Insecurity – The state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. More that 800 million people live every day with hunger, or food insecurity. Food Waste – Food that is discarded or lost, uneaten. The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur at the stages of producing, processing, retailing, and consuming. Global food loss and waste amount to between one-third and one-half of all food produced. Food Rescue – A non-profit food delivery system designed to reduce food waste by collecting unused perishable food from stores and restaurants on an…
When a friend sent me a message asking me if I tried the new reformer studio on Elmwood that she poetically described as “pilates on crack,” I knew I had to give it a go. Reform Fitness is located at 467 Elmwood Avenue at the corner of Hodge Street. Their Lagree Method of fitness classes effectively combine resistance and cardiovascular training to deliver a one-two punch to a workout. But first… The Building: Built in 1889, the structure at Elmwood and Hodge was one of the first buildings on Elmwood Avenue, and has been in Jim Pepe’s family for generations.…
If health and wellness are a priority, or you would like them to be a priority, do yourself a favor and take advantage of a free workout or two at Revolution Indoor Cycling, during their open house this Saturday, April 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at 1716 Main Street, near Canisius College, Revolution’s newly expanded facility now utilizes 8,000 square feet of space to accommodate 70 diverse classes each week. Included in the renovation/expansion is the opening of the third location of The Healthy Scratch, a quick-service cafe offering healthy food and beverages, owned by Jessie and…
Each year Western New York is becoming more and more a melting pot of various cultures and ethnicities from around the world. Since the mid-1800’s, Buffalo, the “City of Good Neighbors”, has been home to a large population of people of Polish decent. In fact, Western New York boasts the distinction of claiming the largest concentration of Poles outside of Poland, approximately 300,000. That distinction landed Buffalo the honor of hosting July’s 60 Million Congress Global Polonia Summit during Buffalo Polonia Weekend, July 18th – 21st. While July might seem a ways away, organizers from Poland were here this past…
One spring day in March, 2014, accomplished violist Virginia Barron and violinist Yuki Numata Resnick delivered a performance for an enthusiastic audience at PS 45 International School on Hoyt Street in Buffalo. What they received in return was priceless. The young attentive crowd exhibited a true eagerness to learn. The energy of the group and their hunger for learning inspired the musicians to create a viable avenue for these primarily refugee children to find their own passion for music. That September, Buffalo String Works (BSW) opened its doors offering free music lessons after school to 17 excited students. Today BSW…
Wine purveyor Winkler & Samuels has been opened for just about a year and a half. Proprietors Melissa “Winkler” and “Samuel” Savarino share a passion for wine that evolved into their joint venture located at 500 Seneca Street just off the I-90. Their innovative space is thriving on the first floor and basement of the former paper factory, and their product line has grown from 400 wines to over 1,500. Their focus is on small, natural wine producers from around the world, whose wines are organically or biodynamically grown and are terroir driven. I know, I know, put the brakes…