The baseball season may be over, but the Buffalo Bisons will be continuing the fun at Coca-Cola Field by hosting their first annual Ballpark Brew Bash on Saturday, October 16 from 2-6 p.m.The Brew Bash will feature craft beers from local breweries, as well as ones from breweries across the state of New York. There are currently 12 breweries to sample from, and more will be announced in the near future. The event is being sponsored by the Buffalo Bisons and Rich Products. The proceeds from the Brew Bash will go toward the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s goal of “adding tomorrows…
Author: Sarah Maurer
On Friday, October 8, Bales Clothing will bring several area designers to the runway in the Buffalo Artspace for their second annual fashion show, titled “A Taste of Fashion.”In addition to Bales Clothing’s most recent designs, the show will feature work from Yana Popova of Canada, Lashanika Whiggams of Niagara Falls, Bi-Polar Couture of Rochester, Dmattliano by Desiree Murphy of Buffalo, and B. Turner by Brittnay Turner of New York City. Guests should “dress to impress,” as every attendee will have their picture taken on the red carpet for the blog. Awards will be given to the best-dressed audience members.The…
On Saturday, October 2, the Western New York Sustainable Energy Association will host its 15th annual Tour of Solar Homes and Green Businesses. This tour will include 24 area buildings that have implemented a solar array or have some sort of green design element that demonstrates energy efficiency. It is a self-guided tour that is open to the public. The list of the sites that are being exhibited is available here.The day will kickoff at 10 a.m. with a press event held at 95 Perry Street, a renovated former warehouse from 1926 which has been converted into a mixed-use office…
On Thursday, September 23, 18-year old Shemika Charles of Buffalo set a new world record for the lowest limbo by a woman. Charles, a native of Trinidad, managed to make her way under a limbo bar set at a height of a mere 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) from the ground. She completed the feat on the set of Live! With Regis and Kelly as part of their Guinness World Record-Breaker Week. Charles has had plenty of limbo dancing experience leading up to her appearance on national television. She has been doing the limbo for four years now. To train for…
On Saturday, September 25, 464 Gallery will be changing its pace a little with a new style of exhibition.The “Apocalypse Apparel Fashion Show” will bring the work of artists Jeremy Maxwell and Sean Madden to the gallery for an evening of artistic couture. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Free parking will also be available.Jeremy Maxwell is an artist and graphic designer whose company, Goods & Srvcs, works with local businesses to provide them with illustrations and graphic designs. Maxwell has been working in print design for ten…
Six years ago, Buffalo native Joseph Giardina arrived in Los Angeles to begin his career in professional animation. His journey began when he was hired as a production assistant on The Spongebob Squarepants Movie, which opened him up to several other opportunities. His work in animation has led him to become part of several huge projects, including The Curious George Movie, the show Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends, The Powerpuff Girls 10th anniversary episode, and even a cartoon titled “Beer 101: A History of Beer.” Not only does Giardina assist in the production of big name animations, however. He also…
Women in the city of Buffalo who are interested in getting out, getting active, and finding some new workout partners will be happy to learn that Buffalo has its very own run team, sponsored by Team LUNA Chix.The Buffalo run team welcomes women of all ages and abilities to join, whether they are experienced marathoners or couch potatoes looking to make a fresh start. “It’s really about giving people a non-competitive environment to participate in something healthy and active and to learn,” said Mary Lou Hoffman, team leader of the Buffalo group. “Our biggest goal is to get women out,…
Autumn has arrived and WJ Morrissey’s Irish Pub will be welcoming it with their first annual Oktoberfest in the Cobblestone District party from 5 to 8 p.m. on September 24. The festivities will honor the traditions of the German celebration and will include German food, music, beer, and games. Tents will be set up outside the pub and the patio will also be set up for the party. Cost of admission will be $20 and everyone in attendance will receive a souvenir glass. The pub will have some seasonal beers on tap, including Flying Bison Buffalo Lager and Oktoberfest. Anyone…
On Tuesday, September 21, the city of Buffalo will welcome representatives from eighteen different countries and hundreds of delegates from across the United States to the Adam’s Mark Hotel for the World Canals Conference “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” Luncheon.This one-day event is part of the weeklong 2010 World Canals Conference being hosted in Rochester. The conference brings experts from around the world together to discuss the historic and cultural significance of these waterways and to collaborate on new developments and new initiatives for strengthening them in the future.”Bringing the World Canals Conference to Buffalo is an opportunity to showcase the…
Scajaquada Creek has provided one University at Buffalo graduate student with a source of inspiration for his latest project–an art show celebrating this historic ecosystem and its significance to the area.”So much of the history of Buffalo can be seen in the history of the creek, and so much energy surrounds the creek right now in terms of renewal and rejuvenation,” said Jordan Dalton, the curator of Scajaquada: Beyond the Multitude. Dalton has combined his love of art with environmental activism in an effort to show how valuable the creek is to the local community and to encourage people to…