There are two amazing aspects of the annual Buffalo Poker Run. The first, is seeing all of the incredible boats on display in the harbor at Templeton Landing before the race. It’s ridiculous eye candy. Then there’s the actual race, which can be more heard than seen. By the time these racers leave the Erie Basin Marina, they are fast approaching speeds of 100+ miles per hour. Last year there was an uptick in registrants, with 118 boats competing for bragging rights and top prizes. It’s an exciting time to be at the Buffalo waterfront. Rarely will you get a…
Author: queenseyes
The Buffalo Blondes vs. Brunettes (BvB) flag football league is busting a move for the city. For the first time, their games will be held at Nichols School, starting this fall. Momentum for the league is not only growing in Buffalo, but around the country, as teams rally together to tackle the debilitating disease, Alzheimer’s. Moving forward Buffalo BvB is also planning on expanding its reach outside of Buffalo, and anticipates on playing its first regional game against Saratoga next year. If the event pans out, it will be held in Buffalo, at Nichols School (the team’s new home starting…
The parking lot of the Buffalo History Museum is the perfect spot for an antique and classic car show. With the backdrop of the museum, situated on Elmwood, and the close proximity to Hertel, it’s as easy as hopping on a bike, hitting a bike trail, and arriving to see some of the coolest cars in the region. Along with the antiques and the classics, the show will also feature a couple of auto oddities. The Buffalo Fire Historical Museum will be on hand to display its 1928 pumper, which was made locally by Buffalo Fire Appliance. Fans of 80s…
A new music video has been released by Mic Excel and L-Biz, featuring Angelica Rochford, whose vocals are insanely captivating. The rap song, What’s Under Your Bed? is stylistically strong, thanks to the tight work of Angie M. Conte (Sparklebomb). The video also stars Justin Wells, Kali Hash, Sarah J, Amanda Koeppel, Keirrah King, Bullet and Tina The Doll (who didn’t make it out alive unfortunately). https://soundcloud.com/mic-excel https://soundcloud.com/thereallbiz https://soundcloud.com/sparklebomb Written and Produced by: Mic Excel, Angelica Rochford, Donald L-Biz, Angie M. Conte (Sparklebomb) Shot on location: Madd Tattoo – Albright Knox Art Gallery “Special Thanks to Mark Madden, Michael Niko Nostro and our beloved city…
It might not be the most professional video, but diehard Buffalo supporter Griffin Jones* has thrown his top hat into the ring, by producing a thoughtful video that talks about what this city really means to him. The video is not flowery, nor is it a supercharged rant. Instead, it’s a commentary on where Griffin believes we, as a city, are today. How far we have come… how far we need to go… and what we need to be doing presently, and in the immediate future. Buffalo is not an international city, which is fine. It’s a city filled with…
I think that I’ve found one of my new favorite places to eat in Buffalo. Belsito (originally Salumeria Belsito) has just about everything to make me feel at home, mainly through the owners’ passion for food, their dedication to NYS craft beers, and even their love of animals. Belsito has been open for a couple of years now, but to tell you the truth, I only just ate there last night after a friend clued me into their artisanal pizzas. When the place first opened, I remember popping in and making a mental note to come back once the eatery…
City Dining Cards has graduated to the next level of discount offerings. Gone are the traditional packs of cards that featured various Buffalo businesses and accompanying special offers. Now the Dining Cards are virtual – found on an interactive app that allows customers to thumb flip through discounted restaurant offerings. To tell you the truth, I never used the original City Dining Cards for a number of reasons – primarily because I never had them with me. But seeing this new smart phone version of the service, I believe that the group behind the initiative is really onto something. After…
The Foundry is getting ready to paint a mural on the side of its building. In order to see the project through, The Foundry is asking the community to come and help out. On Saturday, August 8, 2015, artistic-minded folks are invited to take part in the painting project. People of all ages and artistic abilities will have the opportunity to contribute to this East Side beautification effort. The mural painting event is part of the organization’s Second Saturday open house series, which is currently dedicated to “Art Making”. Create a Mural with The Foundry August 8, 2015 | 12-4pm…
On Thursday, July 30, 2015, Buffalo’s very own Fisher-Price toy company will be bringing some magical fun to Canalside. On that day, starting at 12:30pm, over a hundred children will be free to roam the The Great Lawn with dozens of bubble mowers provided by the local toy company. The event, called Bubble Mania, puts the mesmerizing power of the bubble mower into the hands of enthusiastic “kiddie landscapers”. Bubble Mania is sponsored by WNY Family Magazine, and is part of the ongoing Family FUN Thursdays at the waterfront. Bring the family down to enjoy the fun-filled occasion that is sure to…
The Ferry Street Corridor Project, via Friends of the Buffalo Story (FOBS), Young Audiences of Western New York, the Anne Frank Project and the Buffalo Schools, among other community partners, continues to tell the story of a street that will some day be a critical connector between the East and West Sides. The following video shows how the story can be continuously told, by those who interact with Ferry on a daily basis – schools, businesses, public arts initiatives, etc. Ferry is an artery that connects two factions of the city that are attempting to come together with the help of…