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!

Buffalo is making monumental strides forward when it comes to solving a century-old problem: the location of an estimated 40,000 drinking water pipes made from toxic lead, most of them likely to be found in low-income communities of color. Today local community groups, mapping experts, and elected officials held a kick-off event to announce development of an online, interactive map that will allow Buffalo residents to learn the known or likely composition of their home water pipes. These advancements rank Buffalo as one of the first in the nation to deploy this cutting-edge machine learning. The community organizations anchoring the…

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Indie pop outfit Bleachers is making a must see appearance at Artpark Amphitheater on July 27th. New Jersey-born Jack Antonoff began working on his side project Bleachers while on the road with indie superstars Fun in early 2013. For nearly a year he kept the project under wraps until he launched his debut single “I Wanna Get Better” in February 2014. The track peaked at No. 2 on the US Alternative Songs chart, generating significant buzz around the project. With Bleachers, Antonoff builds on the anthemic pop sound that elevated Fun to superstar status by expanding his palette to include…

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Is your kitchen or bath in need of a solid remodel, but you’re feeling slightly overwhelmed by the daunting task of starting it? Consider Artisan Kitchen and Baths for your remodeling needs made easy! Creating the perfect kitchen or bath for your home, family, and lifestyle takes dedicated professionals who listen, advise, and guide you through the process. Artisan Kitchens and Baths offers unique items that the others don’t, which will set your kitchen or bath apart from the rest! This team handles everything from design, to product selection and coordination, all within a price that fits your budget. Sales…

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There is no surprise that in recent years Buffalo has been enjoying something of a renaissance. With a reinvigorated waterfront, restored architectural treasures, and an epic food scene to sink your teeth into, there’s never been more to see and do in Buffalo than right now. That’s why the team at Visit Buffalo Niagara is doing everything in their power to showcase the incredible attractions of the Queen City to people across the nation. https://youtu.be/To9dlqqkm9A Visit Buffalo Niagara is an integral part of our city’s development as they play a key role in the economic growth of our community. As…

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Bittersweet Piano Lounge, WNY’s one-of-a-kind piano lounge located at 391 Washington Street in the Hotel at Lafayette, features a variety of talented musicians along with craft cocktails and artisan charcuterie boards. Speaking of talented musicians, the Legends, Divas & Diamonds show features Vegas/cabaret style drag performance you don’t want to miss. This Wednesday (7/13) enjoy the performance of Laylah Love who will perform some of your favorite songs from a variety of golden-era divas, standards and Broadway hits. Legends, Divas & Diamonds can be expected every Wednesday with new performances, and music spun by Dj Charles Masters featuring your favorite…

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The Color Purple is an unforgettable and moving musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. With a book by Marsha Norman, and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, The Color Purple is a portrait of Black women in rural Georgia during the first half of the 20th century, fighting to survive and to thrive in the face of ever-present cruelties. This is a story of resilience and hope, a tale women around the world are relating to today as much as they were 40 years ago. The Color Purple marks the first collaboration between Second…

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This July 15th & July 16th (716 Day), there’s only one place to be: Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival in the Historic Cobblestone District of Downtown Buffalo. This two-day festival takes place from 6pm to 11pm on July 15 and from 1pm to 11pm on July 16 with after parties set at Buffalo Iron Works and Lockhouse Distillery & Bar each night. Over the last decade, the Historic Cobblestone District has become a breeding ground for live music and entertainment. Cobblestone Live is a neighborhood of bars, restaurants, and venues coming together to put on a two-day festival which…

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https://youtu.be/VdzUlFoIukg Joe “Marcella” Guagliardo has proven to be an expert when it comes to keeping the party alive, and his new endeavor with the new and improved Club Marcella is taking that to the next level. The new Club Marcella is an opulent 9,720 square foot entertainment complex located at 106 Michigan Ave. with two dance floors, two bars, two stages and four private luxury booths. There are three separate areas for dancing — offering three different music genres — including an outdoor seasonal patio. A rotation of six to seven DJs will perform live every Friday and Saturday. The…

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