We tend to get excited when we see glass going up on a development project. That said, the installation of all fifty-eight curved glass façade on the north face of the 8,500 SF Lipsey Architecture Center’s new pavilion is in a league of its own. Each of the 18 feet tall glass panels now comes together as a brilliant glass wall. Designed by Boston-based Höweler + Yoon Architecture, this structure is nothing short of magnificent. The architects describe the scalloped panels as an “optical device” that plays off the circa-1875 kitchen building next door. The dramatic new shiny glass panels…
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The brewing world in Buffalo continues to shift. Recently, Spotted Octopus Brewing opened its doors at 500 Seneca, with an expanded tap room (learn more). That was exciting news. But now, on the flip side, Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery, and Smoldered Society Beer Company – all brands co-located on Chandler Street under Chandler Street Breweries – have announced that they are shuttering operations as of today. The oldest of these breweries, Community Beer Works, opened in a garage on Lafayette Avenue on Buffalo’s West Side in 2012, before relocating to a larger production facility and taproom at 520…
Buffalo’s biggest and wildest Halloween night is going home. On Saturday, October 31, The Witches Ball celebrates its 13th year back at the historic Hotel Lafayette, where the whole thing started. This year’s theme is “Disco Sinferno,” a mash-up of the glitter of the disco era and the Seven Deadly Sins. The dress code is simple: dress to sin. Tickets and details are at witchesballbuffalo.com There’s a new team behind this year’s ball. Event founder Newell Nussbaumer is back, working alongside developer Rocco Termini, who co-hosted the very first Witches Ball. Sarah Bohn of Buffalo Events LLC joins them as…
Now on the market: A historic mansion near Elmwood with a basement speakeasy, carriage house apartments, up to $70K a year in rental income, and 11 parking spots. Live in it, rent it, or move the whole family in. The interior of the house is certainly impressive, especially considering that a new owner would have a built in speakeasy (once it’s fixed up). But it’s the exterior that really gets me excited. The grounds are equally gorgeous. It’s not everyday that a house around here gets listed on Sotheby’s. 801 W Ferry Street has that special distinction. From the listing:…
Starting on Friday, October 23, hundreds of MINI cars will be rolling into Buffalo to take part in the New York leg of MINI Takes the States. Drivers from far and wide will be meeting up in Grand Island for the Buffalo Rise & Rally event. From there, they will set on a rally-style drive to Syracuse, and then onward to Lake Placid. MINI USA’s coveted road rally is celebrating its 20 year anniversary in 2026. What started as a X-country excursion has now been broken up into three long-weekend regional routes across nine cities. The day starts with a…
The East Side is getting a big boost in the form of a new playground, modern stage pavilion, and green infrastructure, as part of a $2.3 million comprehensive revitalization of Sears-Paderewski Park. The park is in the shadow of the Central Terminal, at 358 Paderewski Drive. Empire State Development (ESD) has announced that renovations across three city-owned parcels—an abandoned pavement-covered lot and two adjacent vacant lots—will provide the Broadway-Fillmore community with many of the recreational amenities that they have been asking for over the years. The project timeline is rather speedy. Construction began in late September, and playground equipment installation…
Jazz, poetry, and film have been meshed together to create CHAMBER CODE, the latest project from Buffalo’s own Walter Kemp 3. Kemp – an artist, composer, producer, and Recording Academy member – blends the improvised language of jazz with spoken-word poetry and visual storytelling into CHAMBER CODE, which is now under consideration for a Grammy nomination: Best Spoken Word Poetry Album and Best Music Video. Co-producer Allita Lee calls it “an exciting moment” for Kemp and the team, one that reflects “a shared commitment to artistic excellence and the power of music to inspire conversation, encourage reflection, and connect audiences…
Buffalo is in the throes of football season. There are big build-ups before each game, starting with texts about where to watch the games, what food will be served, which crucial player is injured, etc. When there’s a bye week, everything changes. There’s a lull that shifts our focus back to reality. It’s time to rake leaves, get a car repaired, clean the house… and maybe catch a show? If catching a show is on your list for this bye week, Lake Effect Music has got the perfect live music outing for you. The all-day show is being billed as…
Ever wonder how a faded painting, a cracked sculpture, or a treasured family heirloom gets a second life? Here’s your chance to find out. The Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State is hosting its Fall Open House on Friday, October 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., and the whole community is invited. Graduate students and faculty will welcome visitors on the second and third floors of Rockwell Hall’s North Wing. Art conservation is where art, history, and science meet. Conservators use all three to assess the condition of a painting, an artifact, or a…
On Friday, October 30, Slow Roll Buffalo will be hosting its annual spooktacular event, “All Potholes Eve.” The 13-mile guided bike ride is part of Slow Roll’s “Ticket to Roll” series, which supports the organization’s massive Monday night rides. All Potholes Eve features the following: This event is free to attend. BriarBrothers Brewing Company | 50 Elk St, Buffalo, NY 14210