Christmas must be right around the corner. A number of Buffalo bars had the pleasure of some additional holiday entertainment as over 50 St. Nicks took part in the 5th annual “Santa Claus Pub Crawl for Charity” this past Saturday night. Jeff Polisoto, Head Santa, has been organizing this event since 2003 and has seen the number of Santas and charitable contributions grow exponentially over the years. “We still have money coming in, but should be able to donate approximately $5000 to a Buffalo family(s) in need”, Jeff told me over the phone yesterday. Several corporate sponsors including Labatt Blue,…
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For those who couldn’t make it to the bitchin’ party of the year Saturday evening, let me give you the skinny. Dave Pietrowski is an ace, he transformed the Buffalo Convention Center into New York State’s largest dance floor with 500,000 watts of sound and light. Voted “The Greatest Event on Earth” by Festivals.com, this year’s disco did not disappoint. VH1 was in the house, along with 4 of 6 Brady kids- Cindy (Susan Olsen), Greg (Barry Williams), Peter (Chris Knight) & Bobby (Mike Lookinland). The discotheque was filled with 7000 foxy mamas and casanovas dressed in far out and…
In an effort to shed some of the summer BBQ pounds, I have been attempting to embark on a daily walk. I was strolling north on Elmwood this past weekend and happen to find myself perusing the shelves of Inspiration Point. At the present time, I could not explain what led me to stop my pace and enter the store, but in retrospect, I think it was meant to be part of my path [metaphysically speaking] that day. Inspiration Point has a wonderful, peaceful energy. The space is filled with positive books, music, crystals, jewelry et cetera. I purchased a…
Anybody looking for a relaxing night out needs look no further than UB’s Allen Hall. WBFO’s free weekly concert series continues tonight with a performance by Ellen West and Tracy Morrow and the Magi Chippie. Ellen West is also known as Michele Buono, singer and guitarist for The Missing Planes, a more upbeat indie band. Buono had a few songs she wrote that didn’t quite fit the tone of the band and she plays them out under the moniker “Ellen West,” a reference to a song by Throwing Muses. The acoustic tracks found on her 6 song album Preparing To…
“Puck Drop ‘08” was recently held at HSBC Arena, and it featured the Buffalo Sabres first official on-ice practice, live music, and a street hockey tournament. But for many fans, the biggest attraction was the much-anticipated unveiling of the Sabres’ new third jersey. While it is presently the third, or alternate jersey, some hope that the new design will someday become the team’s regular jersey. NHL teams began unveiling third jerseys (or “sweaters,” if you’re a traditionalist) in 1990s, both as a way to generate fan excitement and to produce additional revenue. A team has to get permission from the…
Along with finding a good pair of running shoes, it’s important for women runners to select a good sports bra–or so I’m told. But experts say that choosing the right sports bra, one that helps ensure comfortable and pain-free running, can be a challenge. That’s why Fleet Feet Sports is sponsoring a free “Diva Night” for women on Tuesday September 30th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the store’s location at 2290 Delaware Ave. at Hertel in North Buffalo. Representatives from Moving Comfort, a company that has been making sports bras and other women’s high-performance athleticwear for over 25…
Joining a health club isn’t worth the investment if you’re not going to use it. I’m sure you’ve known people who have signed up for health club memberships, fully intending to launch fitness programs, only to stop showing up at the facility after just a few weeks. Most fitness professionals will advise you that, if you want to maintain a consistent fitness program at a health club, be sure to select a facility that is convenient for you to use on a regular basis. One of the assets of Terrie’s Workout Center is that it is a facility that makes…
In my eyes, fashion is all about wearing what the masses can not find in every shopping mall, strip plaza or major artery of my hometown. The new buzz going around the city revolves around one of Elmwood’s newest chic boutiques. The Denim Bar has entered the Buffalo women’s market because as Justin Anderson [owner/operator] exclaims, “There is a clear lack of hot designer clothing here & the women in Buffalo deserve exposure to some of the countries hottest lines.” I stopped in recently and love the simplicity and energy of the space- bright, clean and full of killer fashion.…
Thomas Niziol achieved what some people may never achieve: his life’s dream. “My ultimate goal has come true,” he said in a 2005 announcement of his new position as Meteorologist in Charge (MIC), “to lead the Buffalo Weather Forecast Office.” For about the past 27 years, Niziol has been with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service Forecast Office in Buffalo, starting as a forecaster, and working his way up. Growing up in the village of Depew, close to the airport, Niziol traces his love of weather back to his childhood. “When I was a young, there…
With his passion and energy, Justin Azzarella has to be counted among the people who are transforming Buffalo. The director of the Elmwood Village Association, Justin, seems to have the perfect background, personality, and commitment needed at this time and in this place. For Justin, the recent award the Elmwood Village neighborhood received: The Great Places in America, Top Ten Neighborhoods designation by the American Planning Association, must have been a highlight in his life and validation of his efforts and the efforts made by the Elmwood residents, organizations, retailers, and Elmwood Village Association. Justin was born in the Buffalo…