There’s no one else like Jeremy Jermaine Jerome in Buffalo, and possibly the world. He’s the type of guy that you pass by on the sidewalk and can’t help but wonder what he does. Then, when you finally meet him and he describes to you what he does, you walk away even more unsure of who the guy is, what he does, and where he came from. A conversation with the artist, currently known as Jeremy Jermaine Jerome, is a spiraling (upward) trip into the mind of a guy who has decided that Buffalo is the place where he will leave…
Author: queenseyes
It didn’t take long for hair stylist, rock n’ roller and friend of Buffalo, Jon Simon, to rebound after losing his salon space on Elmwood (near Breckenridge). After scoping out a number of options, Jon finally settled on a sub-level industrial spot that suited his needs to a T. What began as a somewhat frenzied move out of his former habitat, turned into a blessing in disguise for the high spirited, low profile stylist. When Jon first inquired about 140 Anderson Place (near corner of Elmwood), he was told that he would also have to take the two-storey storefront (inset…
A couple of local diehard film fans get together every Monday at Epic Restaurant and Lounge on Elmwood Avenue to host and participate in film-related trivia contests. Andy Morin and Garrett Vorreuter run the show, which challenges trivia fiends to a different cinema theme each week. This week Andy and Garrett have chosen to pay tribute to the masterful, magical Tim Burton. “This Monday at Epic Movie Trivia – we continue our Halloween theme for the month, recognizing the wonderful work of Tim Burton by devoting an entire night to him,” says Vorreuter. “There will be a Tim Burton themed costume…
According to a study conducted by the Texas A&M University Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Sciences, Visit Buffalo Niagara’s (VBN) recent marketing push to attract Ontario women to Buffalo has resulted in $28 million dollars in new visitor spending. That’s a hefty increase, and welcome news for the Buffalo tourism industry. The recent push has been directed to those who can easily make a trip to Buffalo, without putting a major dent in the wallet – or clutch in this case. According the report, the marketing initiative commanded “nearly 25,000 visitor parties, more than 75,000 room nights and $28 million…
What could be simpler than the message “Bring It Home”. This is Visit Buffalo Niagara’s (VBN) new initiative that is asking all Buffalonians to do their part to enhance the steadily growing local hospitality economy. If we pool our resources, then there are countless ways to help the VBN effort – to grow an industry that we are all a part of in one way or another. Are you a sports buff? Do you run? Are you a brewer? A chef? A glass blower? A car girl/guy? These are all industries that host shows, markets, conferences, meetings, seminars, etc. Every time a…
Allentown is home to a new Bohemian coffee house that opened this past Friday that suits Allentown to a T, or tea in this case. What I love about Cafféology is the down to earth, simple, understated vibe that is emitted upon walking through the front door. I was immediately taken with the “brain” situated inside the logo on a bean/tea leaf. From there it was the young barista who was as concerned with the music that was playing, when she could have been simply loafing around – the sound selections could not have been more befitting of the “ingenious…
The sport of cyclocross is heating up in Buffalo. Not only are there practices and races throughout the year, Buffalo has now landed the 2015 New York State Cyclocross Championship bicycle race. That’s big news for this city’s cyclocross fans. The race is scheduled to be held at LaSalle Park on Halloween day – October 31, 2015. This is the first time that the race is coming to this region, partially prompted by the growing number of cyclocross racers in the area. The surge in Buffalo cyclocross and other local races can be attributed to the efforts of those that include…
Now that Buffalo is on the forefront of the bonding (quite literally) mother-child frontier, maybe it’s time to see what some of these relationships look like up close and personal. Photographer Melissa Mune (The Bossy Photographer) has been working on a project that captures the intimate relationship between mother and child. The result of the work is captivating, especially in light of the ever present controversies that revolve around free the nipple and breastfeeding in public. “Since May I have been organizing and shooting portraits of moms and their babies at local Buffalo landmarks and districts,” says Melissa. “Some are…
There’s a new coffee house and roastery coming to South Park Avenue, not far from the Buffalo River and the Cobblestone District. Right off the bat, the fact that the business will be taking over a defunct funeral home will add some interest to the project. Playing off the unusual location, the owners decided to come up with a name that they felt best suited the scenario – Undergrounds. The name is a bit morbid, funny and ultimately uplifting as it culls from the building’s past use and its future use at the same time. “The name encourages a lot of…
Leave it to photographer Joe Cascio to catch the Outer Harbor silos in a magnificent light – one that speaks to the true brilliance of the installation. Joe managed to work his magic, once again, doing justice to the work of Ambiances Design Productions – the company that is working with the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) to pull off a Master Plan that would see the Inner and Outer Harbors transformed into an etherial light show. Taking a further look at some of the Master Plan visions from Ambiances Design Productions, it is clear that the company could be a real…