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Winter Sucks, But Close Up Photos of Snowflakes Will Blow You Away

January 8th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

Doug Levere's striking snowflake photos continue to generate national excitement and great press for a region accustomed to being slammed for the white stuff. Elyse Wanshel, Trends Writer for The Huffington Post, featured Levere… more »

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Haunted Insane Asylums You Should Never Spend the Night In - With One Exception

December 3rd, 2015 by BuffaloVibe

Sheer nonsense! The "Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane" sits at the very top of this poorly researched list compiled by paranormal investigator Joni Mayhan. We, of course now know the Asylum as the Richardson Olmsted Complex.… more »

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Grover Cleveland's Political Life in Buffalo

November 13th, 2015 by BuffaloVibe

Who watches C=SPAN? You might be surprised at how many people do, and what interesting topics pop up there. It's not Netflix, but there are some real hidden treasures. C-SPAN has Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) that cruise across… more »

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Buffalo Not Losing People or Brains Anymore

November 12th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

"Buffalo last year had the lowest out-migration rate of any city in America." What? Isn't Buffalo hemorahaging people? Not according to the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank that studies urban issues. In Cities… more »

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Lights, Cameras and Lots of Action

October 16th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

The Buffalo International Film Festival, affectionately known as BIFF, starts its ninth year this week under new direction, with renewed vigor, at an exceptional venue. Two dozen features and 38 shorts will flood the historic… more »

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Ed Summer's Legacy Lives On

October 15th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

This is the best weekend of the year to remember the irascible Ed Summer. His beloved BIFF (Buffalo International Film Festival) is soaring in the hands of his disciples, flying higher than even he could have catapulted it, were… more »

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Reel Queer Film Series Presents: Tangerine

October 13th, 2015 by Jared Mobarak

Ever since it bowed at the Sundance Film Festival back in January, Sean Baker's iPhone 5S-shot Tangerine has been a 2015 must-see. The audience buzz critical acclaim continue to carry on as audiences across the pond in the UK… more »

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From Finland to Buffalo Niagara

October 9th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

1750. That’s when Finnish explorer Pehr Kalm became the first scientist to document the mighty cataract that would later be named Niagara Falls. The Buffalo-Finland connection continues with Eliel and Eero Saarinen,… more »

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Arts Abound in Buffalo

September 25th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

There's a cultural triple header (followed by a cold, craft brew) taking place this Saturday in Buffalo. There may be more free arts events taking place on September 26 than on any other day this year. The Smithsonian-inspired… more »

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A former industrial superblock pumps life into the city

September 22nd, 2015 by Marti Gorman

The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) annual conference in Buffalo in 2014 included several events at Larkin Square. The conference helped put Buffalo on the Rust Belt chic map. The organization's website now features A former… more »

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Buffalo Rebirth documented by PBS

August 31st, 2015 by Marti Gorman

PBS traveled to Buffalo to produce Buffalo Rebirth, New Adirondack Trails, which was aired on August 28, 2015. It takes a look at how our city is revitalizing the waterfront. After years of being empty, debris-filled lots, Canalside… more »

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Party In The Park

August 19th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

You’ve strolled the Boardwalk. You’ve had your picture taken with Shark Girl by the canals. But have you been to the largest inland naval park in the U.S.? Yep. On Canalside. The Buffalo & Erie County Naval… more »

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The Buffalo River Rises

August 12th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

The Buffalo River was once one of most polluted rivers in the nation. In fact, in 1969, it was declared dead. Today, the Buffalo River – like Buffalo itself – is rising. Not with flood waters or toxic effluents, thankfully,… more »

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So Many Ways to See Buffalo

August 6th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

Don't wait for the relatives to come to town. Make time now, as the summer wanes, to get to know some new corner of Buffalo, or a local treasure you've always wondered about. But why limit your explorations to… more »

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A Buffalo Case Study: Can Architecture Bring a City Back?

August 4th, 2015 by Marti Gorman

A fascinating look at how urban and architectural renewal can help bring legacy cities back, using Buffalo as an excellent living example of this process. “I don't mean the Bilbao effect, where a single extraordinary… more »

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Bach to Buffalo

July 31st, 2015 by Peter Van Scozza

Soar over Buffalo on the wings of Bach! Peter Van Scozza performs Bach Partita #3 for unaccompanied violin, 1st movement, Preludium, as the camera soars over the lake towards the Buffalo skyline, swoops over downtown, following… more »

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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 »

Winter Sucks, But Close Up Photos of Snowflakes Will Blow You Away

Haunted Insane Asylums You Should Never Spend the Night In - With One Exception

Grover Cleveland's Political Life in Buffalo

Buffalo Not Losing People or Brains Anymore

Lights, Cameras and Lots of Action

Ed Summer's Legacy Lives On

Reel Queer Film Series Presents: Tangerine

From Finland to Buffalo Niagara

Arts Abound in Buffalo

A former industrial superblock pumps life into the city

Buffalo Rebirth documented by PBS

Party In The Park

The Buffalo River Rises

So Many Ways to See Buffalo

A Buffalo Case Study: Can Architecture Bring a City Back?

Bach to Buffalo

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

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