If you have a special talent that results in the creation of a product, whether you’re a woodworker, Lego builder, 3D printer, or an artist, the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) is calling upon you to be a part of the upcoming Mini Maker Faire. The fair is designed to bring all sorts of passionate people together to show off their mad “making” skills. This is the second annual event in Buffalo, and features a variety of people and their work, in a setting that is conducive to both learning and having fun. Following are some examples of different fields…
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By this time we have all heard Luminosity’s commercials that attempt to interest us in beefing up our collective brain power. Working out the brain is important, but at the same time, it’s also important to fuel the language of writers. After all, it’s one thing to be able to “think” about something, and another to be able to write it down proficiently. Think of all of the bloggers out there, writing away at this very moment. What are they writing, and how well are they writing it? That’s what the folks at VerbQ want to know. VerbQ is an…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Typically that means that guys and girls prepare to give their loved ones a special day to remember. But what about those who are single? You could stay at home, happy that you have your health, your friends, family, etc. Or you could hit the bars, hoping to meet someone else who might be looking for a partner. In the end, Valentine’s Day is not really that big of a deal, and has turned out to be a Hallmark Holiday, where guys are expected to buy flowers and chocolates (typically, and don’t forget…
GObikeBuffalo, ReTree WNY and the City of Buffalo are teaming up plant trees in the city as part of an ongoing Complete Streets initiative. Buffalo, once known as the City of Trees and The Emerald City, is fighting hard to regain its status as a heavily forested city. In the past we have lost a lot of trees due to poor urban planning measures, road salt, storms, small tree wells, drought, disease, lack of foresting efforts and educational awareness regarding planting seasons and tree conditions. Thanks to the efforts of ReTree and the City of Buffalo, there has been a…
In Buffalo, we are blessed with an abundance of fresh water, wind, rapids, sun and the availability of numerous other manmade and natural resources that could help to dictate energy use moving forward. Unfortunately, with all of these resources, we have not benefitted in the past the way we should have, which is unfortunate. One would think that our proximity to Niagara Falls would allow us to benefit from cheaper hydro-electric. Have we seen a decrease in our utility bills with the advent of windmills on the waterfront? There’s a growing buzz about solar generated electricity in Buffalo, but who…
Emerging Leaders in the Arts Buffalo (ELAB) is celebrating its Five Year Anniversary, and the group wants you to be a part of the ceremonies. When Buffalo was down and out, the arts always remained strong in this city. The arts in Buffalo should be considered the glue that continues to hold our neighborhoods together. Without these “emerging leaders” who continue to ensure that the arts remain strong, our city would not be where it is today. So let’s celebrate the victories, and pay tribute to the artists who continually devote their time and expertise to Buffalo. Let’s take a…
When I was younger, say around fifteen years of age, I began to collect beer cans. At the time, collecting beer cans was all the rage, even though I was relatively unaware that others also shared the hobby. By the time I learned that there was a network (pre internet of course) of other collectors out there, I had already moved out of my parent’s house, leaving my collection sitting in their attic. When I bought my own house, it did’t take long before I got the dreaded call from my mom, telling me that it was time to collect…
Buffalo Niagara Enterprise (BNE) has come up with updated downtown Buffalo development maps. Viewers can choose to view a map that shows the types of developments, or they can choose to view a map according to status of the projects. The maps even pinpoints the various project investment amounts, all in one tidy place. While you are visiting the website, check out other resourceful marketing information (see page), such as potential development sites, direct flights, proximity to the other cities, etc. For those looking at Buffalo as an investment opportunity, it’s a handy guide. You can also keep up with…
There are more ways than one to get healthy food delivered close to home. Arden Farm has announced that it is teaming up with Hydraulic Hearth for their 2015 Community Supported Agriculture Program. That means that anyone can invest in a healthy community food share (Community Supported Agriculture – CSA), and then have it delivered right from the farm to Larkinville. Since 1907 Arden Farm has been in the business of growing the best of best when it comes to healthy, nutritious foods. Fortunately today there is an easy way to get this locally grown food delivered from the farm……
It’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. For many Valentine’s Day is a chance to take a loved one out for a nice dinner, or to the theater, or even to relax at home in front of the fire with a box of chocolates. For others, Valentine’s Day is a chance to reignite the flames of romance by heading out on the town in search of something a bit more provocative. If you fall into the latter category, then maybe you should look into a night of burlesque at Buffalo Iron Works. On Friday, February 13, 2015, Beauties of…