The first in- person BPO Kids Family Concert hits the stage this Sunday, February 13th at 2:30pm. For a day that is sure to be fun for the entire family, join the BPO as they tell you tales from the movies, with music from classics like Jurassic Park and Star Wars to newer fan favorites like Frozen and How to Train your Dragon. While geared toward younger ages, this concert takes all who attend on a journey through nostalgia and tapping back into imagination. Program Jaman E. Dunn, conductor The Flag Parade from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom…
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Join the BPO for a powerful multimedia screening of the film Winter Journey based on Martin Goldsmith’s book, The Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany. This critically acclaimed film is both a highly personal meditation on fate and a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of the Nazi era of German history. This film follows Martin’s father, George Goldsmith, nee Guenther Ludwig Goldschmidt, who shares recollections of his tumultuous youth as a member of Judische Kulturbund, or Jewish Cultural Association, a remarkable ensemble of Jewish musicians, actors, and dancers that was maintained as an…
What started out as a commiserating lunch break at Fat Bob’s would soon turn into a four year long successful business partnership with no end in sight! There is no stopping Sean Wrafter and Keith Szczygiel, dynamic duo behind ACME Cabinet Company who have changed the game here in Buffalo when it comes to all thing’s kitchen cabinets and design. Their beginnings started humbly, like most great stories do, “Keith and I were working on a project together. Keith was a contractor, and I was making cabinets, and we decided to get lunch at Fat Bob’s. We were just talking…
As an artist, escaping the busyness of everyday life to create can almost seem like an impossible task. If burnouts or creative slumps prove to be a habitual part of your creative process, then the Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts may be just what you are looking for. With a quiet studio, beautiful setting, and time for inspiration, Saltonstall offers free residencies to artists and writers who are current residents of New York State and/or one of the Indian Nations located therein. Each residency is designed for those looking for a quiet, supportive environment in which to focus on…
In the midst of yet another surge in Covid cases and a return of the state’s mask mandate, we are seeing the demand for masks begin to skyrocket once again. Opting for convenience over quality, more and more local, state, and federal governments are favoring masks made in China as opposed to those locally manufactured. This comes at the expense of safety since many of the masks gotten from China pose a threat due to inconsistency and lack of durable quality. This problem is not new and actually began at the onset of the pandemic two years ago as the…
This series is sponsored by Project Best Life. Buffalo Rising and Project Best Life have teamed up to produce a series on wellness inspiration and advice to direct readers to the people, places, and experiences in Buffalo and beyond that will help them fulfill their health, nutrition, and wellness goals. For more information on how you can live your best life, subscribe to the Project Best Life newsletter. 2021 was an unforgettable year in a number of ways. While it came with many hardships, it also taught us a plethora of valuable lessons that we can carry with us for…
Alleyway Theatre has been paving the way when it comes to our city’s theatre district in its return to normalcy, and still there is no end in sight for this dedicated team. From a full show schedule to education classes that begin in early January and extend through the winter months, there is not a better time to get involved with Alleyway Theatre. The Education Department is taught exclusively by theatre professionals and experts in the field. These classes are open to all who are interested in expanding or learning new skills. “We’re really excited about getting started in the…
Can you believe that 2022 is just a few short days away? You know what that means! It is officially time to kiss 2021 goodbye and groove straight into 2022 with A Very Groovy New Year’s Eve celebration happening December 31st from 8:00PM until 1:00AM. Buffalo Rising has teamed up with the Terrace at Delaware Park for a night that is sure to bring the house down with dancing, fun and entertainment! After being postponed last year due to Covid, this event is back and better than ever with the same beloved nuances plus some extra added flare (and I’m…
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and Live Well Erie has launched a weekly health initiative called “Curbside Care,” offering a wide range of services like health screenings, harm reduction supplies, and flu and COVID-19 vaccines from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. The Live Well Erie van will be parked each Tuesday at 158 Pearl Street, downtown Buffalo, which is on the east side of the Rath Building. ECDOH staff and Opiate Epidemic Task Force members will be on hand to provide a wide range of free, confidential services and harm reduction materials, including: Free Narcan and On-the-Spot Training Needle…
Pressure Drop Brewing is heeding the call of expansion come March 2022. While this brewery has been part of the city’s beer scene since 2017, they are finally opening a tasting room at 1672 Elmwood Avenue that will showcase all their fan favorites and more! Pressure Drop Brewing opened its Buffalo brewery 5 years ago after years of brewing both at home and at a craft brewery out west. It’s this West Coast inspiration, combined with the beloved East Coast location, that shapes this team’s craft beer style. The brainchild of head brewer Karl Kolbe, this style is set apart…