On Friday, October 16 at 6 p.m., an opening celebration for the exhibit “Carrying the Craft Forward: The Roycroft Renaissance” will be held at the Buffalo History Museum. The exhibit hails the 50th anniversary of the founding of Roycrofters At Large Association (RALA) and the landmark conservation and preservation work that re-established the Historic Roycroft Campus of East Aurora in 1976. Guests to the exhibit will learn about the early formations of Roycroft, as well as the efforts to preserve its arts and craft legacy over the years. Along with historical items, records, ephemera, and documents from the period Roycroft…
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On Friday, October 16, Haunted History Ghost Walks will be hosting a stroll, led by actor/storyteller Kurt Schneiderman. The event is a walking tour of “Buffalo’s Monument District,” with “an emphasis on Buffalo’s Occult Architecture.” The tour covers the area’s ghost stories and the mystical symbolism built into its landmark buildings that are found along the way. Participants are asked to meet up at the bike rack on Nottingham Terrace outside the Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Court. From there, Schneiderman will discuss the neighborhood hauntings and occult architecture. This tour is being held rain or shine, so be sure…
What do dinosaur fossils, meteorites from outer space, and cherished personal memories have in common? They’re all being turned into one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art right here in Buffalo, New York! Following is an interview with Shawn Gearhart, owner of Copperbeard Jewelry, a small Buffalo-based artisan jewelry business that creates extraordinary, handcrafted rings made out of very unusual materials. When did you start this jewelry business? It actually all started back in 2020 during COVID, and honestly, I never imagined it would turn into what it is today! Like a lot of people during that time, I was stuck at…
I recently learned that Buffalo Girl Scouts helped to establish the concept of s’mores. Accounts show that the Buffalo Girl Scouts were toasting “Some-mores” at camp in the summer of 1924. Not long after, the recipe first appeared in the May 1925 issue of The Girl Scout Leader magazine, which led to it eventually being published in the 1927 Girl Scout guidebook Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. These days, the s’more treat – an ooey gooey campfire treat made by sandwiching a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers – is rather common place.…
Interview with Bob Caico, Boxing Historian and Official Can you tell me a little bit about the history of boxing in Buffalo? Boxing in Buffalo has a long and important history. Many champions fought here and would temporarily call Buffalo their home in the late 1800’s. The first real Buffalo Champion was Frank Erne who grew up in Buffalo’s fruitbelt and was lightweight champion from 1899-1901. The 1920’s was a great decade for Buffalo as three world champions were crowned, Jimmy Goodrich, Rocky Kansas and Jimmy Slattery. Lou Scozza of Buffalo fought for the title but lost a majority decision…
It was in 2018 when I first tried Man-Aung Sushi on Lafayette Square, downtown (learn more). Since that time, I’ve stopped by a couple more times to grab food, when I’m around the vicinity of City Hall. Now, I can pay a visit to Man-Aung Sushi when I’m heading over to the Canisius University neighborhood, as restaurant owner Za Nyo has opened a second location. While this new location is smaller than its original spot, I believe that it’s much more appealing. I love the corner location at 2073 Main Street, at Glendale Place, right across from Castiglia Hall. The only…
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is inducting its latest class of musicians. During a two-day celebration (October 7-8), the 44th Annual Induction Ceremony will take place, honoring 13 acclaimed musicians who have made their mark on Buffalo’s music landscape throughout the years. From the ongoing legacy of The Bergholz German Band to iconic young bassist Zuri Elise Appleby, this heavy hitting line-up is certainly deserved of the accolades. The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Zuri Elise Appleby – An internationally acclaimed bassist, vocalist, and educator. She made history as the first and only woman of color to serve as a bassist in the United States Marine Corps Band and has toured and performed with acclaimed artists including Lizzo, Nick Jonas, Doechii, Janelle Monáe, Adam Lambert, Cynthia Erivo, Willow, Queen Latifah, Ginuwine, and Snarky Puppy, Yuna, Ceelo Green, Brent Faiyaz, Joseph Wooten,…
A beat up old bridge at Amherst and Starin in North Buffalo has been given a much needed artistic makeover thanks to Lauren VanOsten, owner, artist, and illustrator at Tiny Buffalo Designs Co. It all started off when VanOsten, who passes by the bridge quite often, decided that it was time to take matters into her own hands. And thankfully she did, because the end result is exactly what the neighborhood needed. Driving over this bridge, everyday, I always thought it would be an incredible place for a mural,” stated VanOsten. “I am so pleased that council member Feroleto supported…
“Buffalo…..who knew” that there is an exciting, first-of-its kind (green) glass studio planned for Canalside (ie the terminus of the Erie Canal)? The Buffalo Electric Glass initiative, conceived of by Rob Cassetti, Creative Strategist and former Senior Director of Creative Strategy and Visitor Engagement at the Corning Museum of Glass, will anchor the DL&W Terminal project, led by developer Sam Savarino and Christa Glennie. This truly exciting project hits all the right notes for Buffalo: it adds to a growing list of attractions at Canalside, it augments the artisan/craftsman culture of Western New York, and fosters a creative reuse to a former industrial…
A new cultural amenity is coming to downtown Buffalo (477 Main Street) in the form of Zach Frank & Co. Art Gallery. The gallery – a contemporary fine art space founded by viral abstract expressionist Zach Frank – currently has a location in Williamsville (circa March 2025) at 5461 Main Street, and is expanding its presence into the heart of the city. The downtown investment is considered “A major new chapter for the gallery,” with an anticipated opening date of December 31, 2026. Zach Frank’s website notes the following: In the fall of 2026, Zach Frank & Co. expanded its…