As a refresher, PLAY/GROUND is an annual art festival presented by M&T Bank and produced by The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Resource:Art. Artists create ambitious, immersive, site-responsive installations for our community to explore. This year P/G is happening on the banks of the Buffalo River, with thirteen artist installations in and around the old grain silos at Buffalo RiverWorks. When the festival began in 2018, in its original home, a former Medina High School—the opening night was the party of the year — and this year, the team is expecting nothing less than a booming celebration of our…
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Let’s face it. Life isn’t easy, and as temperatures shift toward colder weather, it can seem even that much more difficult to navigate a healthy mental state. With slower days of fall and winter ahead, now is the perfect time to take care of your mental health, and remember to give yourself a pat on the back while you’re at it. New York state licensed mental health counselor and Western New York Pediatrics Behavioral health consultant Kelly Thompson shared the importance that exercise and body movement can play in maintaining a healthy mindset, and challenges Buffalonians to reconsider the idea…
Ezekiel is a Black teenager with a secret that threatens to destroy his already broken home. He’s haunted by the ghosts of racism, homophobia, and toxic masculinity—the same ghosts that have plagued men in Georgia for generations, including his emotionally distant father. But when he discovers a trove of forbidden love letters among his late grandfather’s belongings, Ezekiel begins to believe that the only way to fight these multi-generational ghosts is to burn everything to the ground. THE MAGNOLIA BALLET is a Southern Gothic fable that melds high drama, dance, poetry, and spectacle to explore masculinity, racism, and the love…
That’s right- Black women need to work 9 months into the following calendar year to earn what a white male would earn in one calendar year. The wage gap will typically cost a Black woman over $900,000 dollars over a lifetime of work and contributes to the racial wealth gap. According to the National Women’s Law Center, “The loss of thirty-three cents on the dollar experienced by Black women working full-time, year-round, adds up over a month, a year, and a lifetime. Black women lose $1,891 each month or $22,692 each year. This annual loss to the wage gap could…
Is cleaning your home keeping you from making lasting memories with your friends and family? Would you rather kick your feet up at the end of the day, instead of vacuum the dust balls building in the corner? WeClean is just the cleaning service you need to give you back your coveted time! Plus, you can book online in 60 seconds and pay the rate that fits your budget for the tasks you need cleaned…yes please! What’s even better is that WeClean is so much more than just a cleaning service; for every cleaning purchase, they give a percentage of…
As we prepare for fall temperatures and the sniffles that often come with the change of season, now is a great time to start boosting your immune system as it braces for the colder temps. Whether you’re looking to take your health to the next level or not, juicing is a great way to not only get nutritional benefits, but also a refreshing way to cool down during these final warmer days. By combining healthy ingredients into one delicious drink, it makes getting all the necessary health benefits fast and enjoyable. We chatted with some of Buffalo’s best juice spots…
Participants will earn certifications needed in the construction industry while being exposed to the growing green and sustainability sector. Upon completion of the 2.5-week program participants will receive 2 Certifications: OSHA 10 & HAZWOPER 40, a stipend for their time and one-on-one interviews with employers in the construction field. Additional modules on leadership development, sustainable & renewable energy related to the concerns for environmental conservation and improved health of the environment. Falling in line with PUSH Buffalo’s mission statement of, “mobilizing residents to create strong neighborhoods with quality, affordable housing; expanding local hiring opportunities; and advancing racial, economic, and environmental…
JazzBuffalo is teaming up with Seneca One to bring to the community a Labor Day Weekend Buffalo Jazz Fest! The West Plaza of the Seneca One Tower will be transformed to bring to you live music throughout the afternoon, food trucks, refreshments, and a family-friendly atmosphere! Tony Zambito Founder and Executive Director of JazzBuffalo shares not only his excitement about the event, but also his appreciation of the partnership with Seneca One, “We’re trying to bring our diverse communities together through a joint effort like this. What we came up with this year is to end our summer use of…
Being in nature is a sure way to boost endorphin levels and dopamine production, which promotes happiness. Luckily for us Buffalo is a place surrounded by nature trails and wooded areas that make getting into nature so easy! On top of that, Buffalo is also home to America’s largest garden walk which showcases the incredible gardens of our neighbors that make up this city. Not only does gardening create beautiful scenery, but this practice also benefits you mentally and physically. By getting outside and getting active while the weather permits, you are encouraging healthy body movement and also reducing stress…
PLAY/GROUND is back for its fifth year, and this team has been hard at work sorting through over 100 proposals for this site-specific installation art experience. What started in 2018 as a weekend-long art experience at the former Medina, NY high school, has grown to be one of Buffalo’s most anticipated art events of the year. “What we’ve missed about not having it in Medina was how everything was contained in one area, and you were able to experience one thing after the other- we did the best we could during COVID, but I think like this year will be…