Many of us are feeling the effects of living in a tough economy, forcing us to cut back on our everyday expenses. Unfortunately due to increased financial burdens, many families are finding it difficult to care for their loved ones, especially their animal companions. The Buffalo Companion Animal Network operates a pet food pantry, located at 37 Chandler Street, for low-income families. To receive an animal food donation, pet owners must provide proof of need, such as a food stamp card. Recently, the pet food pantry has experience an increased demand for their services. “We have absolutely no cat food, no bird…
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By Kait MunroThe Community Music School will present two free neighborhood concerts, featuring Carol McLaughlin with Magnitude. McLaughlin performs Big Band music with his group Magnitude. He studied jazz composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston, as well as classical performance on flute and saxophone at SUNY Buffalo. He has worked as a studio musician, music director for the Eastern Steamship Line and band leader with Carnival Cruise Ship. McLaughlin has appeared with the Buffalo Jazz Workshop, and has performed with Magnitude for the past decade (Biography and photo from McLaughlin’s MySpace page). The first performance will take place Friday, July…
On Sunday, July 5th, Buffalo Tours will present a cruise along the Niagara River on the Miss Buffalo. Relax and enjoy the scenic view while learning about the ecology and history of this unique area from knowledgeable tour guides. Boarding will begin at 9:30 AM at the Miss Buffalo dock in the Erie Basin Marina, located at 79 Marine Drive. This exciting tour costs $20 per person or $15 for Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper and Buffalo Tour members. Some proceeds will support the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper.For reservations, please contact Buffalo Tours at 716.852.3300, email info@BuffaloTours.org, or visit www.buffalotours.org.
Here’s a brief listing of what’s happening this weekend in Buffalo. On Friday, July 3rd…Buffalo Tours presents “Queen City Downtown,” a guide through beautiful, historic landmarks with stories from knowledgeable tour guides. The journey begins at the Visitor Center, located at 617 Main Street, at 10 AM. The cost is $10 ($5 for students). The College Street Gallery Co-Op, located at 244 Allen Street, will open its July exhibit from 8 PM until 10 PM. Works by various artists will be displayed until August 1st. Megan Callahan will perform live at Merge, located at 439 Delaware Avenue, from 10 PM until 12 AM. Club…
And now for some homemade Buffalo art. This weekend marks the opening of the Locust Street Neighborhood Art’s 49th annual art show! Come down to 138 Locust Street from 2-5 PM this Sunday, June 28th to see some great art and mingle over refreshments.Drawing students from various Buffalo schools, including such institutions as Futures Academy and the Martin Luther King School, Locust Street Art is an independent, not-for-profit organization with a highly diverse student body. And talk about an activity for all ages – this past year, Locust Street boasts having students ranging from age 3 to their mid-70’s!Since its…
On Friday, June 26th, Buffalo Tails will host a dog walk and historical tour of downtown Buffalo from 6 PM until 8 PM. This fido-friendly, family event is co-sponsored by the Companion Animal Network and Buffalo Tours. Walkers and their canine companions will be guided through beautiful landmarks and informed about each spot’s unique history. Some building will be open for the tour, and dog sitters will be provided for your dog while you visit some of these fabulous buildings. Also, water and dog treats will be provided. The tour begins at the Puppy Playpen, located at 431 Ellicott Street at Genesee Street.…
Benderson Development, as detailed in this Sunday’s Buffalo News, has bought back 11 shopping centers from Developers Diversified Realty Corp, the company they had sold those same shopping centers to in 2004. This deal will return 3 million square feet to Benderson’s portfolio which already totals more than 25 million square feet. 8 of the shopping centers are in Western New York, with 7 in the suburbs and 1 in Buffalo (the Marshall’s plaza on Delaware Avenue which is home to Bagel Jay’s and others.)The Benderson transaction is getting national press coverage as it highlights the tremendous decline in commercial…
If you’re on “the Twitter,” and you’re not following @buffalorising, you’re making a big mistake. But enough about us. If you’re not following the newest and most-talked about Buffalonian – @terrellowens81 – you’re making an even bigger mistake. TO tweets like a madman – he’s prolific and responsive. He created his account on March 12, 2009 and during the intervening 82 days, he’s tweeted 817 times (and counting). That’s about 10 tweets a day for the future Hall of Famer. As TO makes his adjustment to his new life in Buffalo, he’s frequently tweeting about his transition. And he’s been…