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Buffalo's Olmsted Parks in 10 Top in the World - And Some Excellent Lessons

July 28th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

Respected UK publication The Guardian has published a list of the top ten parks in the world. "From steamy Sao Paolo to breezy Buffalo – via Birkenhead on Merseyside – here are some of the world’s… more »

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Magical Festival Day: Alternative Buffalo 107.7's Kerfuffle at Canalside

July 27th, 2015 by Mark Abell

I had the privilege of attending Alternative Buffalo 107.7's Kerfuffle Festival at Canalside. Featured bands included: Cake, The Airborne Toxic Event, Civil Twilight, Cold War Kids, The Gaslight Anthem, In The Valley… more »

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Himself: A Civil War Veteran’s Struggles with Rebels, Brits and Devils

July 26th, 2015 by Bob McCarthy via Buffalo News

Himself: A Civil War Veteran’s Struggles with Rebels, Brits and Devils, by Bill Donohue, got a great review by Buffalo News political reporter Bob McCarthy on Sunday, July 26. “The… more »

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Frank Lloyd Wright and the zombie building boom

July 19th, 2015 by Eric Tolbert

Parked like a red brick aircraft-carrier ...in Buffalo, New York, stands the most opulent private house that Frank Lloyd Wright ever built. Its 400 windows sparkle with intricate art-glass panels, the mortar between… more »

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The Portrait Project 100 Thousand

July 12th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

The One Hundred Thousand Portrait Project is in Buffalo this week! This public art project is traveling across America to reconnect the country in a more intimate way and better understand the various cultures within… more »

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Labatt Blue Presents : Jam Sessions

July 9th, 2015 by BuffaloVibe

Buffalo, NY has come alive within the last few years. The City’s new energy is a perfect blend of the lifelong Buffalonians’ and long time residents,’ as well as that of the new transplants that… more »

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Floating Record Vertical Turntable

July 2nd, 2015 by Buffalo Dandy

Fresh off the heels of the successful VINYL MANIA Record Convention comes this rather ingenious take on the classic turntable. The Floating Record Vertical Turntable takes the concept of displaying your… more »

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Buffalo woman spreading good vibes

June 25th, 2015 by BuffaloVibe

By Joanna Pasceri on WKBW-TV on June 25, 2015. "A major event is coming to Buffalo's Riverworks and Adriana Gonzales-Vera and her company are involved in the planning. A year ago she and her partner Shawn Patterson formed… more »

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Shop Here: Gothic City Antiques

June 2nd, 2015 by Decor Adventures

One of the ways to make your home a unique and interesting place is to furnish it with second-hand, salvaged, and one-of-a-kind pieces like those you can find at local shops like Gothic City Architectural Antiques. Located on… more »

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Babel's Patti Smith And Her “Monastic Mess”

April 20th, 2015 by Jared Mobarak

After waxing on about the “Lovecraftian” look of downtown Buffalo—the morning’s fog still hadn’t lifted by 6:45pm during my drive along the 190 to Kleinhans—Patti Smith disarmed the largest… more »

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TRIMANIA 2015

April 12th, 2015 by Daniel Galas

On Saturday April 18th Buffalo Arts Studio (BAS) will host TRIMANIA at the Tri-Main Center located on Main Street in Buffalo. The one night event will take place from 8pm to 1am with a VIP showing from 6pm to 8pm. It's… more »

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Overtaken By The Story … Babel's Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi

March 30th, 2015 by Jared Mobarak

The change was gradual, but 2014-2015 really cements it for Just Buffalo Literary Center‘s Babel series. What began as a venue for renowned writers to read their works and engage the audience in a conversation… more »

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2015 Spring Theater Guide

March 29th, 2015 by BuffaloVibe

With spring finally around the corner there is no better time to break the cabin fever and get out to one of the outstanding local theaters and take in a performance. From the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's… more »

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The Scrutiny of Objects: Sculptures By Robert A. Booth

March 23rd, 2015 by Daniel Galas

While you're out and about this Spring enjoying the less freezing cold temperatures stop by the Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State and check out The Scrutiny of Objects: Sculptures By Robert A. Booth.… more »

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Books Worth Adding To Your Library

February 27th, 2015 by Buffalo Dandy

These frigid Buffalo days are a great time to cozy up inside and lose yourself in a good book. While Eastdane.com is highly regarded as a great online clothing resource, the site also offers a wide selection… more »

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Writing Holds A Mirror To Your Inner Self...Babel's David Henry Hwang

February 12th, 2015 by Jared Mobarak

Two plus months and a few snowstorms later, David Henry Hwang finally made it to Buffalo. The second speaker in Just Buffalo Literary Center’s 2014/2015 Babel Season, Hwang probably would have waited… more »

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Artist Profile: AJ Fries

January 30th, 2015 by Jared Mobarak

An inaugural member of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center's "Living Legacy" artists in 2012, A.J. Fries has gone from a young boy roaming the halls of Buffalo's cultural institutions to a respected member of its… more »

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2014 Holiday Theater Guide

December 7th, 2014 by BuffaloVibe

This time of year can be hectic and stressful for many. Why not take a break and treat yourself and the family to a play/concert at one of the fabulous local theaters? From old classics like A Christmas Carol to the sounds… more »

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Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition

October 31st, 2014 by Jared Mobarak

TIFF may be known for the film festival that makes up its name's acronym, but they offer so much more ever since the TIFF Bell Lightbox opened a few years back. Along with an extensive screening schedule of new releases we… more »

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The Least Cool Writer In All New York City … Babel's Colum McCann

October 13th, 2014 by Jared Mobarak

Irishman Colum McCann was a breath of fresh air at the 2014-2015 season premiere of Just Buffalo Literary Center's Babel last night for one reason—he didn't live a tragic life. His talk left a little to be desired,… more »

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Buffalo International Film Festival | Oct. 9-12

October 3rd, 2014 by Jared Mobarak

Many people may not know this, but Buffalo has two annual film festivals. One happens in spring—The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival (http://thebnff.com/)—and one in fall. Now that October has arrived, it's time… more »

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Strap On Your Lederhosen: Oktoberfest is Here

September 23rd, 2014 by KegWorks

You know what tomorrow is, right? The official start of Oktoberfest. If you’re lucky enough to be one of 6-million people attending the festivities in Germany, then, well, I guess good for you! But I'm jealous. … more »

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Wiig, Gyllenhaal, and Monster Love at TIFF 2014

September 17th, 2014 by Jared Mobarak

Friends and family think me crazy for driving up the QEW so I can sit in darkened theaters for around thirty of a total eighty-hours in Toronto, but I wouldn't spend my early September days any other way. This is what the… more »

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Summer Fun Film Festivals in WNY

July 17th, 2014 by Jared Mobarak

With the dwindling numbers of Drive-In Theaters across the country, independent theaters finding it difficult to compete with huge chains, and the ever-fluctuating national box office needing too many 3D films to turn a profit,… more »

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ARTIST PROFILE: Michael Gelen - Inkwell Studios

July 8th, 2014 by Jared Mobarak

Michael Gelen is a Buffalo-based artist whose work you have probably seen in and around the city. Been to ICTC? He draws the covers. Enjoy the beer selection of New Buffalo Brewing? He's the one designing the labels. The mind… more »

Buffalo's Olmsted Parks in 10 Top in the World - And Some Excellent Lessons

Magical Festival Day: Alternative Buffalo 107.7's Kerfuffle at Canalside

Himself: A Civil War Veteran’s Struggles with Rebels, Brits and Devils

Frank Lloyd Wright and the zombie building boom

The Portrait Project 100 Thousand

Labatt Blue Presents : Jam Sessions

Floating Record Vertical Turntable

Buffalo woman spreading good vibes

Shop Here: Gothic City Antiques

Babel's Patti Smith And Her “Monastic Mess”

TRIMANIA 2015

Overtaken By The Story … Babel's Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi

2015 Spring Theater Guide

The Scrutiny of Objects: Sculptures By Robert A. Booth

Books Worth Adding To Your Library

Writing Holds A Mirror To Your Inner Self...Babel's David Henry Hwang

Artist Profile: AJ Fries

2014 Holiday Theater Guide

Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition

The Least Cool Writer In All New York City … Babel's Colum McCann

Buffalo International Film Festival | Oct. 9-12

Strap On Your Lederhosen: Oktoberfest is Here

Wiig, Gyllenhaal, and Monster Love at TIFF 2014

Summer Fun Film Festivals in WNY

ARTIST PROFILE: Michael Gelen - Inkwell Studios

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