We’ve run promotions before helping Buffalo school teachers raise money for their classroom projects via DonorsChoose.org. And thanks to our generous readers, these promotions have succeeded in raising the amount needed for the projects we’ve highlighted. It’s back to school time so we’re highlighting yet another DonorsChoose.org proposal from a local school teacher. This proposal comes from a teacher at the Dr. Charles Drew Science Magnet school on the city’s East Side. The dedicated teacher is trying to raise funds to buy a new carpet for the classroom that will allow her to fit all her students. From the proposal:…
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Are you ready to draw your beloved pet and enter it in a project so it can be admired by all? Pet Faces of Buffalo wants you to be part of its Community Art Mosaic. Faces of Buffalo Community Art Mosaics recently announced a month-long project to create a Community Art Mosaic entirely filled with individually drawn pet portraits submitted by the public. Pet Faces of Buffalo invites all community members to submit their doodled pet portraits for inclusion in the mosaic. A submission form can be found here. This project is part of the Faces of Buffalo Community…
Think you know the ins and outs of Buffalo? Love to watch Amazing Race? Want to win great prizes and support Roswell? Grab a partner and sign up for the Hunt for the Cure where you’ll solve clues, map your course, complete fun challenges, and discover Buffalo’s history, quirks, nooks and crannies. Perfect for everyone from young to old, walker to marathoner. Worried you won’t know the answers? You can phone a friend, use the internet, ask a stranger–whatever it takes! People are saying: “The most fun I’ve ever had running around Buffalo!” “I can’t wait until next year to…
BR friend and reporter Francesca Maines had occasion to speak with local developer Carl Paladino recently – or get a few questions in edgewise, as Paladino expounds on what he sees wrong with the city. (Video below.) One of our favorite moments comes up front, when Francesca suggests that Paladino holds so many local residential and commercial properties, that he may well be your landlord. Another comes toward the end, when Carl refers to the readers of Buffalo Rising as elitist liberals. Zowie! He covers the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (heavy on the Andrew Rudnick aspect) and the Buffalo Public Schools…
It’s official! College is back in session and that means late night cram sessions, too much caffeine and, of course, spending your weekends exploring Buffalo’s popular music scene. As students search for commonalities among new peers, music can bring all of us together! For those of you new to Buffalo and anyone who hasn’t been out this summer, I’d like to introduce you to a household name in the city’s music scene, Free Henry!. Known for their tight compositions and high-energy performances, the sounds of Free Henry! soar into the listener’s soul to create an everlasting sensation and imprint. I…
Still looking for something to do tonight? You might want to consider Rock for Food – a charity event at Pearl Street featuring more than 10 local bands. Entry is $6 with a $2 discount for those kind enough to bring non-perishable food as a donation ($4). Rock for Food will feature the best in regional music on 2 stages – indoors and outdoors. Prominent local artists on this year’s bill include The Scott Celani Band, New Clear Fusion, Dee Adams, Mo Porter, The Rob Falgiano Band, Melissa Kate, Chris Maloney and Vinny DeRosa. The event will also feature guest celebrity…
By Thomas Tarapacki The annual “Run Into Buffalo” 15K road race will be held in the City of Buffalo on Labor Day, September 7th at 8AM. It’s unique race in a lot of ways, starting with the distance. The 15K distance (9.3 miles) is one that you don’t see very often. The event this year is the USA National Masters 15K Championship and a pretty fast field of men and women is expected from around the country. It is also a Buffalo News Runner of the Year race as well as the USA Niagara District 15K Championship. While races usually benefit…
As Newell told you at the beginning of August, Buffalo got a new nightlife venue at 228 Franklin (just off the Chip Strip) in the form of Social Bar and Nightclub. Tomorrow night, September 4th, marks the grand opening.Be there when the doors open at 10PM, and according to owner Steven Seminaria, “You’ll experience something completely different for Buffalo. This is a truly unique, elegant atmosphere for cocktails, music and dancing…relax in one of our lush, in-expensive seating areas, or under the stars, on our large Miami style patio.”Resident D.J. KREAM, will be on hand to entertain, and beginning on September 9th, happy…
By Larry Brooks On Tuesday, September 1st, about 30 people collected on the sidewalk in front of the offices of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), 726 Exchange St. at Larkin. Representing a diverse cross-section of area organizations, the group stood shoulder to shoulder to demonstrate their solidarity, to exhort citizens to comment, and to urge policymakers to decide now to fully clean up the West Valley Nuclear Waste Site. Speakers included: Todd Gates, Seneca Nation of Indians Tribal Councilor; Bill Nowak, representing NYS Senator Antoine Thompson; Bob Ciesielski, Sierra Club; Sister Sharon Goodremote, Buffalo Diocese…
By Todd MitchellBuffalonians will have another rare opportunity to hear the music of the shakuhachi, the Japanese bamboo flute, live this Thursday, September 3rd, at 7PM, at the Burchfield-Penney Arts Center. This is a free performance. Buffalo native Joshua Smith, who has lived in Japan for 10 years, was introduced to the shakuhachi when he took a class at the local community center in Japan. He now studies under Okada Katsuya, and has produced two CDs. Joshua is back in Buffalo visiting family, and generously offered to perform a concert or two while here. You might have caught his first…