Author: Liberty Darr

Liberty is a writer, avid conversationalist, journalist, and lover of all things Buffalo. She graduated summa cum laude from Buffalo State, where she also earned the Outstanding Senior in Journalism award. When she isn't writing (which doesn't happen often), she enjoys reading poetry and buzzing around the Queen City!

“SGT’s 2022/23 season beautifully examines the journey of individuals navigating their relationships with themselves and their families-both those they’re born into and those that they create. Whether it’s a little girl searching for a home in The Secret Garden, one man’s lifelong list of all the things worth living for that is Every Brilliant Thing, or an aspiring composer navigating love, friendship and the pressures of life as an artist at the core of Tick, Tick…Boom!, these stories remind us of the joys in life that can only be found once a hardship is overcome,” shares the Second Generation team.…

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Over the past 18 months, the team at Severyn Development has been renovating a collection of seven brick townhomes into 14, three-bedroom, one bath apartments that are now available for rent on Florida Street. With this development team behind the reins, these homes have undergone an extensive renovation, and have been restored to their original grandeur all while maintaining their historic value. Alex Severyn and his brother William Severyn have been the masterminds behind much of this company’s success, and while they take pride in each renovation, there is something particularly special about the Florida Street project. These units pay…

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Maintaining a healthy fitness routine is absolutely essential when it comes to living a healthy life. But if you are anything like me, the idea of stair steppers or treadmill sprints can seem absolutely daunting and downright grueling. In this episode of Project Best Life we learned that there are other ways to get necessary exercise, but in ways that can actually be enjoyable! The team at Build a Machine Fitness takes exercise to a whole new level by implementing techniques that aren’t necessarily commonplace in the world of fitness. This gym features obstacle course racing like ninja warrior and…

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The Buffalo Rising team is so thrilled to be celebrating our 2 year partnership with Project Best Life in our monthly educational content series. This series does more than just educate people about wellness, it also seeks to provide inspiration and advice to help people live life to the fullest! Together, we tackle some of life’s obstacles with help from experts in the field in a variety of different topics that can keep us on the road toward living our best lives. Get a glimpse of Project Best Life and the work this team does with our FREE Happy and…

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Last week, Alleyway Theatre announced an incredible line-up for their 43rd Mainstage Season, along with what promises to be an impressive slate of monthly comedy and open-mic shows in the newly renovated Alleyway Cabaret. “If you love being an early adopter, being the first to experience anything new, then you will love our mainstage season. You’re going to be the first audience to see these productions before anyone else.” says, Chris Handley, Executive Artistic Director at Alleyway Theatre. Specifically designed for audience members who want to be ahead of the curve, the season is one of discovery catered perfectly to…

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Since 1954, Main-Ford General Supply has had one mission – to take care of the needs of customers beyond expectations and establish long lasting business relationships. Over the last six decades, this mission has led the company to become a leader in foodservice equipment industry. As a founding member of the Pride Centric Resources buying group, Main-Ford has been able to compete on a national level, and customers have grown to include restaurants, hotels, schools, casinos, grocery stores, manufacturers and home cooks. Currently managing (2) restaurant supply store located in Buffalo and Rochester, Main-Ford General Supply offers dedicated food service…

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Mark your calendars for THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 and catch the “Polka Buzz” at Batavia Downs. Enjoy this fun night of dancing to live music from “The Buffalo Touch”! WBBZ will be LIVE recording 4 tapings this evening, so give your best performance! Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $10 & include $10 Free Play. A $69 hotel/Free Play deal is also available to ticket holders! An amazing deal with $40 worth of Free Play, a hotel room, and two show tickets that include $10 of Free Play each. This means your total cost is only $9! In order to…

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Last week, the Curtiss Hotel (thanks to sponsorship by Glenmorangie Scotch) took 10 of Buffalo’s best movers and shakers and pitted them against each other in the ultimate battle of the bartenders. This three round elimination event featured bartenders: Hannah Prenevau (The Steer), Brian “Bucky” Cappola (Savoy), Fiona Dargan ( The Banshee Irish Pub), Ryan Detano (Frankie Primos), Corey Crooks (Curtiss Hotel), Matt Santasiero (Lucky Day), Sean Donohue (The Grange), Jack Reid (SOHO). THE DRINKS THE COMPETITION Coming in 1st place was Hannah Prenevau, 2nd Place was Brian “Bucky” Cappola, and 3rd place was Corey Crooks. The prizes were 2…

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Following closely to their mission of creating original and aesthetically innovative performances, Torn Space Theater is back for their tenth original installation performance for Silo City with Ages. This annual early harvest ritual features collaborating poets, opera singers, performers’ family members and audiences seated in benches or propped on picnic blankets. Ages will also feature text from the Pulitzer Prize-winning Buffalo poet Carl Dennis, who will read a select few of his poems in the first Saturday performance on August 13. This installation performance is an operatic examination of the ages and stages of life. Set in the open field…

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Together Independent Health and GObike are striving to build a culture of health in Buffalo and Western New York. Along with all of the incredible work this team does to enhance accessibility for our cycling community, they also are working hard to ensure increased safety for cyclists, especially children! Cycling is an excellent way for children to exercise and travel around their neighborhoods, and it is important that safety is on the forefront! That’s why, earlier this week, adjacent to the beautiful cycle track on Niagara Street, seventy children gathered outside of Buffalo String Works where their teachers, Independent Health,…

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