Sure, Buffalo is the city of good neighbors, but once in awhile, we’re allowed to get cocky. That’s what the Spotlight on Buffalo Success Stories is for — a forum designed to brag about Buffalo as a city.On Friday June 26th (today!) from 3-6PM, at Albright-Knox’s Clifton Hall, Buffalo Homecoming Citybration will be celebrating Buffalo’s achievements. This event will go over all the great happenings in Buffalo and all the great things still in store. Speakers will also discuss the potential of Buffalo’s future.As the audience is expected to participate, Spotlight on Buffalo Success Stories will turn into an active…
Author: Rimas Musteikis
Do you love Buffalo? This Sunday is your chance to proclaim that sentiment for all to hear with the “We Are Buffalo” parade. Hosted as part of the city’s homecoming “Citybration” weekend, the parade will kick off at approximately 11:20AM at Delware Park’s Meadow Ring Road near the corner of Parkside Avenue and the Scajaquada Expressway. The parade will then make its way down to the Buffalo Zoo, arriving at about noon for the Buffalonians Making a Difference Awards Luncheon, which will honor several notable Buffalonians. Organizers invite everyone to come down in support of their great city. Beginning at…
Kaliedoscope Theater Productions – a small Buffalo theater company known for putting on smart comedies – is currently producing a show about a man deeply conflicted over his Polish roots. Throughout the play, the man learns to confront the stereotypes he’s grown up with, eventually coming to the realization that he should not be ashamed of his rich heritage. “The message is to be proud of yourself no matter who you are. Whatever your heritage is, you should stand up and be proud of it,” said Alison Louis, a former intern for KTP, who performs its shows at the Marie Maday Theatre at…
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Deborah Williams’ The Erie Canal: Exploring New York’s Great Canals is the first comprehensive travel guide for the canals in New York State.Taking readers from Buffalo to Albany, this Great Destinations guide covers not only the canals in New York but also the historic communities that surround them. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific canal location and its history as well as information on lodging, museums, restaurants, wineries, parks, shopping, culture, and family activities. With more than 100 pictures and maps, The Erie Canal is sure to help plan a memorable…
On a dreary, rainy Saturday morning, most people would rather sit inside the comfort of their warm home. Despite the weather, the outdoor Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market was still very much alive this weekend when I visited. At the market, there were more than two-dozen vendors selling locally grown products to hundreds of customers who perused the stands for everything from fruits and vegetables to bread and meat. The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market, which is now celebrating its 10th year, is open from 8AM to 1PM every Saturday through October. The market is strictly a producer-only market, meaning all vendors must grow or…
How will you be spending this Father’s Day weekend? The Buffalo State Maritime Center planned boatbuilding at the Commercial Slip on the city’s waterfront this Saturday and Sunday. For $400, participants receive construction supplies and, with the help of instructors, construct a 15-foot plywood canoe they can take home and enjoy later. Walter Manalio, the center’s facilities manager, said the Maritime Center provides many opportunities like these for people to learn the craft of boatbuilding. “People love to build boats and love to see boats built,” he said. Besides hosting boatbuilding events, the Maritime Center also serves as a museum of Buffalo’s…
Looking for something to do this Father’s Day weekend? We’ve got you covered! Here’s some cool events happening around town this weekend that you might want to check out!Friday, June 19thUrban Canvas ProjectThe Urban Canvas Project invites you to come celebrate the completion of its first major project, called “Erie County Through the Seasons,” from 7-9PM. Held at the Lafayette Tap Room at 391 Washington Street, the event will include free food, art displays and music to help “inspire community.” There will also be a 50-50 raffle to raise some money. Call 716.881.1071 for more information on this party.Happy Hour…
The University at Buffalo is about to launch a $362 million construction project across its three campuses this summer, beginning the physical work necessary to achieve the goals of the UB 2020 initiative, which aims to make the university one of the top research universities in the nation. The construction work is funded by New York State through previous year’s budgets, as well as through private donations. Overall, the university expects these projects to have far-reaching impacts on the region as a whole. More than 1,000 construction jobs will be created, with the university estimating that as many as 2,900 new…
Over a week ago, the Red Cross threw their 11th annual BASH to raise money for programs and services that the Red Cross provides throughout Buffalo. The BASH is Red Cross’ largest fundraiser of the year, and with over 4,000 people in attendance, the organization raised about $345,000. The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross uses this funding to prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies within the community. The Red Cross is a charitable organization that depends on volunteers and donations to carry out their mission.Among other programs, the majority of their funding goes to immediate…
The Great Lakes Metros and New Opportunities Summit will be held at Buffalo State’s Bulger Communications Center on June 18th and 19th. The Great Lakes Urban Exchange (GLUE), the Northeast-Midwest Institute, the Buffalo State College Center for Economic and Policy Studies, and Buffalo’s Partnership for Public Good will combine their efforts to help address policy making for the cities surrounding the Great Lakes. During the conference, these organizations will analyze the best ways to spend funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) providing a long-term vision to sustain the Great Lakes region. The assemby plans to portray the…