The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will become the first professional school in three decades to move back to UB’s South Campus and into the City of Buffalo when UB celebrates the grand opening of John and Editha Kapoor Hall today on UB’s South Campus. UB alumnus and donor John N. Kapoor, PhD ’72, spoke at this morning’s ceremony. Kapoor is president of E. J. Financial Enterprises Inc., a venture capital firm located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Kapoor Hall Facts:• Building named for donors John N. Kapoor and his late wife, Editha• Designed specifically for the anticipated growth…
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By Ann Marie Trietley, Music Columnist:With the drum-n-bass and dubstep scenes becoming more ubiquitous by the day, the DJs who were at the forefront years ago may be tempted to sit back and soak it all in. Not Robert Matthews, also known as DJ Big Basha. The founder of Frosty Tone Entertainment (FB) is always evolving and growing along with the movement that he helped create. “I was one of the first people who started putting dubstep into my sets,” said Matthews, long wisps of hair escaping from the bottom of his backwards cap, twirling an orange lighter in his hands.…
Is this the greatest billboard in the history of Buffalo billboarding advertising?Discuss. *It just so happens that ESPN is in town today and will be spending some time at the Hotel @ The Lafayette. One of the things that they will be doing while here is learning about all of the new Buffalo developments, including exploring places downtown and the waterfront. On Friday (today) ESPN will be attending a cocktail party at the Hotel @ The Lafayette from 5:30 -7:30pm hosted by Buffalo Fan Alliance. That event is $100 a ticket and proceeds go toward paying lawyer fees generated by the group and…
By Steven Bales:Tomorrow evening a spectacular fashion show and fundraiser will be held on the deck of Buffalo’s own USS The Sullivans naval ship. That’s right, it’s a fashion show on a big old battleship – something that’s a bit out of the ordinary and should be quite the production. According to www.buffalonavalpark.org, The Sullivans served with distinction in WWII, took part in intense combat in the Marshalls, Carolines, Mariannas, and Philippines, rescued many survivors from downed planes and damaged or sinking ships, and earned nine battle stars for her service. On September 28th 2012, this historic vessel will be the…
Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week will wrap up tonight at Statler City at the main runway event. Four fashion designers from NYC have flown in to show their Spring 2013 collections; Prajje1983; Dowry Designs; Gwen Beloti Collection; and Elena V. Designs; who have been featured in publications such as Elle Magazine and Italian Vogue. These designers will show their collections in the VIP Golden Ballroom runway show. Tickets are $100 and may be reserved by calling 716-222-0239. Local designers Vania & David will also be showing alongside Bravo TV star Alexis Bellino in a private show for Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo…
The renovated Hotel Lafayette opened to rave reviews locally. Developer Rocco Termini and the design firm behind the effort, Carmina Wood Morris, are now getting well-deserved statewide recognition. They will receive the President’s Citation from the New York State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANYS) at the chapter’s annual convention, held in Saratoga Springs today. The award presentation is set for 1 pm at the Saratoga Springs Convention Center. Carmina Wood Morris, a leader in local historic preservation efforts, served as the lead architect and interior designer on the Lafayette project and spearheaded the historic restoration of the…
By Elexa Kopty:Itching for fall festivities? Don’t feel like driving all the way out to Ellicotville next weekend? Once again, the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is bringing Oktoberfest to Buffalo. This Saturday September 29, the Buffalo Central Terminal will host Western New York’s “largest and most authentic” Oktoberfest celebration. “The Buffalo Central Terminal has always been a place of public gathering and we continue by combining that legacy of the Terminal with our 10th Annual Oktoberfest,” said Marilyn Rodgers, Executive Director at Central Terminal Restoration Corp. “Bringing all cultures together in celebration of German traditions, beer, food, and community. Funds raised…
Superintendent Pamela C. Brown, along with Principal Robert Clemens, Assistant Principal Denise Cobbs, and the Buffalo Board of Education, held a ribbon-cutting and flag-raising ceremony on Monday at newly reconstructed School #81 on Tacoma Avenue.As part of Phase IV of the five-phase, $1.4 billion Joint Schools Reconstruction project, PS #81 received a 24,000 square foot addition with amenities that include a new science laboratory, clinic, and home and careers room. All classrooms are now outfitted with interactive smart boards. A new elevator, ramps and wheelchair lift make the entire building accessible to individuals in wheelchairs.Additionally, many of the classrooms and…
By Elexa Kopty:Buffalo’s staple Belgian spot has gone British… at least on Tuesdays. Two weeks ago Blue Monk introduced ‘British (K)nights’ and the theme is set to recur every Tuesday from now on. What does this mean? Don’t worry, the famous (and dangerously good) Duck Frites aren’t going anywhere. The normal menu will still be available, as will the extensive list of beers on tap. In addition, British Knights will feature a selection of English bottled beers, British pub-style cuisine and music. The special menu features a meat pie from Buffalo’s English Pork Pie Company, along with several other British…
TONIGHT! – Buffalo Niagara 360 (BN360), the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s young professionals program, will launch a new year of programming with its annual Kickoff Celebration at Pearl @ The Lafayette.The Kickoff Celebration will feature the naming of ten Spotlight Professionals, a hand-selected group of young leaders who are anticipated to positively impact the community in the coming year and have been chosen as the “ones to watch.” This year’s Spotlight Professionals have all relocated to Buffalo Niagara to further their careers. Here is a first look at some of this year’s Spotlight Professionals:Christina Singh (new to Buffalo)Christina Singh is Community Director…