On Thursday, April 18, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., six teams will compete for over $75,000* in startup funding and in-kind services in the final round of the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) at the University at Buffalo. The competition was originally launched by the UB School of Management and the UB Office of Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships, using a $1 million endowment from the late Henry A. Panasci Jr. The notion was, to financially empower students who were interested in startup ventures in the fields such as science, technology, and business. The contest aims to facilitate…
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Downtown Buffalo has a grand slam on its hands, with the opening of “The Original” Vasilis Restaurant. During a quick stop to pick up some delicious dolmades, I ran into owner Vasilis Panagopoulos, who told me that this new location is the only one that he owns at this time, even though others exist around town town that have his name on them. “That’s why I put ‘The Original’ on the sign,” said Vasilis, who has opened 25 restaurants over lis lifetime. “This is a family owned business. I opened it with my wife Chrys and my kids.” Vasilis told…
It wasn’t that long ago that it looked as if Buffalo’s independent bookstore scene might actually bite the dust. Thankfully, that never happened, as a couple of long-standing book stores managed to weather the “Amazon” storm, while a slew of other indie bookstores emerged throughout the city. Today, bibliophiles and bookworms who yearn for the good old days of neighborhood bookstores have their pick of a variety of indie shops that all cater to different clienteles. From The Cracked Spine (bookstore and tattoo studio) on Amherst Street to Read It & Eat Bookshop (inside the West Side Bazaar) to Zawadi…
In Buffalo, Labatt USA has set a precedent for investing in parks, to help revitalize them through a strategic Parks and Rec program. The program is essentially twofold. Not only will Labatt sponsor over 30 adult rec teams in 2024, it will also invest over $50,000 into the parks, via microgrants, where the teams play. Now, that’s a pretty good deal if you ask me. “We want to get our fans excited about knocking it out of the park with their teams this season,” said Inga Grote-Ebbs, brand director for Labatt USA. “We want to sponsor their teams AND clean…
The Buffalo History Museum is launching a new recurring Saturday morning children’s program, starting on April 13 at 9:30 am. The program will be an exploratory exercise for children, grades 1 to 5. The guided, age-appropriate series will involve local history lessons, songs, stories, crafts, and games on every second Saturday morning. Children will be educated and entertained through demonstrations, interactive activities, and behind-the-scenes tours of exhibits. “April’s program will focus on architecture and horticulture. Students will learn about local architects such as George Cary and Louise Bethune, and will have a chance to design something of their own. Children…
A valiant effort was made to save Hostel Buffalo-Niagara, but it appears that the writing is now clearly on the wall. The City has ensured that there is no future for the Hostel, as the electricity has now been shut off. I learned of this shocking, and very sad news, earlier today when Onsite Manager J.P. Piret sent me a note explaining the unfortunate circumstances. Obviously, without power there is no Hostel. And that, my friends, might be the last time we hear from the Hostel, as there is little chance in hell that it can stay afloat for eight…
The 2024 Career Expo at Highmark Stadium is going to be the place to be for graduating high school students, college students, veterans, and other in-demand young professionals who are looking for new career opportunities in WNY. This year’s Career Expo, hosted by local non-profit Be Your Own Hero (BYOH), is anticipated to be the biggest event to date, with over 1400 students attending. Adding to the momentum, the Buffalo Bills are now part of the support group that is helping to grow the Expo that services industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, and technology. “The Buffalo Bills are…
Bibliophile and bookworms will be happy to hear that Buffalo’s Downtown Central Library is hosting a Massive Used Book Sale, from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13. This is the perfect opportunity to load up on all sorts of books, for unbelievable prices. Over 12,000 books will be available for purchase, for 25 cents each, with additional opportunities to bag books for a buck. Aside from boatloads of hardcover and softcover books, the sale also includes DVDs, CDs, vinyl, and audiobooks, along with print materials that have been either discharged from or donated to the Library’s collection. Ultimately, the…
When it comes to fashion, it’s important that everyone is included in the conversation. That’s why Alexa Jovanovic created Aille Design (pronounced: eye) – a clothing and accessories brand based in Buffalo that caters to the blind and visually impaired. Jovanovic’s internationally recognized and award-winning braille fashion brand started off as a final University research project that is based on apparel that features fully legible braille in the form of beadwork. She began the process when living in her university dorm room, where she would hand sew each bead onto her products. Today. Jovanovic works with the blind and visually…
The Elmwood Village Association (EVA) has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming Buffalo Porchfest on Saturday, May 18 (1pm-6pm). Maybe you are a musician that is looking to play, or you have a band that you think would be a good fit for a porch? Or maybe you have a porch, and you’re willing to offer it up for a performance? Buffalo Porchfest is the original Porchfest in the region. For over ten years, this event has been a cultural catalyst for the Elmwood Village. The successful grassroots nature of the undertaking has earned Buffalo Porchfest a…