1088 Niagara Street is really coming along nicely. The infill on the street is great to see, especially after another nearby building was recently demolished (see here). This development was a big win for Buffalo. Originally, the building was going to be one-storey with parking in the front. Can you imagine? But instead of building something that would have looked deplorable on this up and coming section of Niagara Street, the community banded together and fought for something that would resemble a number of historic structures nearby. Once complete, there will be a Tim Hortons with drive-thru, additional retail space,…
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One of Albright-Knox’s latest public art initiatives is now complete. The gallery has been on a roll with its numerous public art projects, and the results are magnificent. The mural seen here was painted on the side of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) building, directly across from Delta Sonic on Main Street. This is a part of the city that could really benefit aesthetic building enhancements. This particular mural is NY-based artist Alice Mizrachi’s “Dream Keepers,” 2016. Students from BCAT helped with the giant work of art. There are a few more public works of art on the way,…
Saturday, 716 Day is going to be a busy, busy day for Buffalo. Between all of the races, celebrations, parties, festivals, outings, etc., the city will be hopping. Adding to all of the excitement is the Nickel City Triathlon that takes place at Gallagher Beach at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor State Park. Age group Olympic, Sprint, Duathlon, and Aquabike races – athletes race on the same course that the past Elites and Olympians raced on. To get an idea about how neat this event is, take a look at the video below. It gives an awesome perspective on the swimming, the cycling…
Every year, Tifft Nature Preserve and Buffalo Harbor State Park team up to bring wind related activities to the Outer Harbor. The big draw for the day is the spectacular aerial performances put on by the Great Lakes Kitefliers Society. The group brings out a number of eye-catching kites that literally take over the skies of the waterfront. This is a wonderful family friendly day, filled with all sorts of kid’s crafts and flight-themed activities. Sky’s the Limit is a celebration of Buffalo’s waterfront, nature, and the whimsical yet technical art of taking flight. Wind, sky, and flight themed activities including kite making at Buffalo…
There’s no disputing that the RiverWorks complex has brought a new energy to the Buffalo River but a new proposal has some asking, “How much is too much?” RiverWorks owner Doug Swift is seeking Planning Board approval to install a 60’ x 90’ LED screen on the east tower of the GLF Elevator. The screen will show events, advertisements, and other messages. The Old 1st Ward Community Association has not taken an official position on the proposal yet but is collecting feedback from residents that it will present to the Planning Board at its meeting next Wednesday. A landmark…
Celebrate Buffalo’s 716 Day with three art themed events this Saturday and help kick off prime gardening season in Buffalo. The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk in the University Heights neighborhood begins the day and proves once again that Buffalo is a beautiful city with passionate gardening community. In conjunction with the Capen Garden Walk, the St. Andrew Sculpture Garden will officially open for the season at 10:00am and will remain opening into the evening. The UHAA developed the garden from an overgrown lot in 2015 and the reward is evident with exciting works of art throughout the garden. Artists featured at the garden this…
Slow Roll Buffalo’s big Unity Ride is coming up on July 16, 2016 – 716 Day. On that day, cyclists will be huffing it around Buffalo with a simple message in mind – Unity! Slow Roll Buffalo’s Unity Ride addresses the Main Street divide in America’s sixth-most segregated metro area. As a city, we are united, but there is still a dividing line that must be addressed. Over the last decade, the West Side has become a melting pot of people, all working together to rebuild this city. Now it’s time to focus our energy and our efforts on making…
Although Hertel is quickly becoming one of the most diverse streets in all of Buffalo, it’s still home to the Italian Heritage Festival. Every commercial district in the city is host to some sort of giant festival. North Buffalo’s claim to fame is all about Italy – from the ethnic food to the grape stomping to the bocce ball tournaments. Regularly featured attractions such as our Sicilian puppet shows for children and ever popular Grape Stomping will be held several times throughout the course of each day at this annual four day event. Throughout the festival there are plenty of…
In cities like Chicago, NYC and San Francisco, culinary themed pop-up dinner parties are all the rage. The dinners are hosted by talented chefs in locations that range from households to public places. Due to their popularity, getting a seat can sometimes be close to impossible, especially when there are only a few spots available. Now husband and wife chef team, Sarah and James Ernst, have started a pop-up dinner series in Buffalo that revolves around “big taste plant-based and vegan comfort food.” The two recently moved back to Buffalo and wanted to bring home a special food oriented enterprise with them.…
Earlier today, Canalside was taken over by hundreds of young students. The area was literally mobbed with young people who were running about enjoying the weather and the waterfront. Each year, throughout the nation, cities host a National Summer Learning Day, where children are taught to learn and retain positive habits outside of the school. The kids are also introduced to continuing learning opportunities and continuing healthy eating habits. Low-income youth lose access to healthy meals over the summer and, research shows that children gain weight twice as fast compared to during the school year. All throughout the day, youngsters participated in fitness…