Reply With QuoteJulyteenth
Now that summer is here what's your favorite summer thing to do in Buffalo?
Julyteenth
I like them all - taste of buffalo, if you go early enough - although i dont go for the overpriced food - just the other stuff - all the festivals and lawn fetes, the beaches etc etc etc
now julyteenth - I dont know when that one is scheduled for this year?
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You should know better then all of us..
It is before C Augusteenth..
Kiss someone that's different. It helps.
Lets get the facts first, then go for the jugular!!
It's all transparent, just read between the lines..
and here they come ..... just wait till august - all those jokes come out
Waitaminute. This is summer and the thing to do is "relax" and "enjoy myself?"
I've got to try this. It is a new concept to me.
Used to go camping at Letchworth State Park a few years in a row.
That was nice, albeit not in the WNY region proper.
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Is there a BBQ involved?
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When the mens' bathroom at the Old Pink gets sprayed down with fungicide you know that summer is just around the corner.
Still waiting.
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City June 15, 2009 9:23 AM Rediscover Amherst Street Festival Emily Simmons June 15, 2009 9:23 AM Comments: 4 The Grant-Amherst Business Association, in association with the Block Watchers, is again sponsoring their popular Rediscover Amherst Street festival. This year is the Associations 12th Festival, taking place June 20th. The Association is once again providing a free trolley that will connect the two farthest venues with stops along the way.
As you walk thru downtown Black Rock, you will find yourself in the midst of urban progress that is redefining Amherst Street. One of Buffalo's newly rediscovered neighborhoods, Black Rock has new and exciting progress in the works.
From the reopening of Dog Days pet daycare center to the development of the Buffalo Religious Arts Center, the area is making a strong comeback.
BR readers already know the story of the neighborhood efforts to rebuild the 504 building and get one of Buffalo's best breakfast spot, Nick's Place, back in action, in record time, after a late night fire. The efforts were amazing as well as all local. From the building's owner, to the general contractor and architect, as well as the tradesmen & suppliers, "buy local" was strictly enforced.
There is also environmental activism in full swing at Joe's Service Station, under the direction of the next Grant-Amherst Business Association President, Mark Kubiniec. This year's Scajaquada Creek clean-up, a combined effort between the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeepers & the Grant-Amherst Business Association, was a terrific success with approximately 300 community volunteers. Clearly, this neighborhood is invested and making great strides.
The arts scene continues to flourish, led by the areas Cultural Ambassador, Doreen DeBoth of Artsphere Studio & Gallery, and now joined by 464 Gallery's Marcus Wise & Jill Hart. A new stained glass artist is currently joining the arts district, as well as the The Preservation Studio, with their conversion of the historic Ladder 12. Loose Lumber Woodworking is currently finalizing their plans for the development of their new home at Engine 36 on Elmwood & Great Arrow.
The Polish Cadets, anchoring the Grant-Amherst corner, under the direction of their energetic new President, Wendy Higgins, has new life being infused in their organization. Down the street, the Ukrainian American Civic Center is engaging in community outreach and becoming more of a positive factor in the neighborhood under their new leadership.
The area anchors continue to be Wegmans, Spars (sausage and more), Kolono's Funeral Home, and, of course, Dwane Hall's Sportsmen's Tavern. This year, Hall went out on a limb & booked several major national acts, such as music legends Poco, Maria Muldaur, & Asleep at the Wheel. All booking were a great success. The Honkiest Tonkiest Joint in town continues to flourish with the great local groups such as the Jambalaya Jazz Band, Gretchen Schultz & the Morvells, John & Mary & the Valkries, and Buffalo Polka legends, three time Grammy Award nominees, Jerry Darlac & the Buffalo Touch.
With the cooperation & support of the Mayor's Office, D District of the Buffalo Police Department, and North District Councilmember Joe Golembek, efforts to reduce crime & improve the quality of life are clearly paying off.
This year, the association's long awaited Black Rock Historic Photo project will have it's public premier, with a narrated slide show, from 11 - 2PM, at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, admission to the show will be free. At the other end of the festival, St. John's Church will be holding their annual Strawberry Festival.
Festival highlights include the Best Pie in Black Rock Contest. And rumors are strong that County Legislator, Maria Whyte will be defending her title. Spar's European Sausage will be holding their 3rd Annual Wiener Eating Contest, and two time past winner, association President, Caleb Basiliko is said to be in training to retire the trophy.
The arts community will be well represented in the Gallery District, as well as the second Artisan market in the mid block. There will be live music & entertainment at the Sportsmen's, the 464 West Stage at the Polish Cadets, the 464 East Stage at Casey's, and at Spars.
The festival opens at 10AM, the Parade is at Noon, and festivities wrap up at 6PM.
The after parties continue at the ALT Theater, with their New ALT Performance Group at 7:30PM ( $15 suggested donation ), the Sportsmen's Tavern, 464 Gallery, American Legion Post 1041, and Buffalo's Best Bingo at Assumption Church.
To read more about the history of Black Rock, click here.
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4 Comments| Leave a comment Roy
June 15, 2009 9:28 AM Sounds great!
I hear there are some UB Architecture students doing an amazing renovation to a brick house on Howell Street off Amherst as their Masters Thesis project. BR should do a story on the project.
Reply Blackrocklifer
June 15, 2009 1:06 PM Also the effort to establish a Black Rock Historic District in the Amherst/East St area is moving forward. The RFP for a architectural survey has resulted in 12 responses and we hope to award a contract by August.
Reply QueenCity
June 15, 2009 1:18 PM It would also be a good time to sign a petition for the Grant/Amherst and Grant/Ferry and Forest Ave neighborhood associations to demand greater voice within Buffalo State.
Grant Street could easily host a 2 story Barnes & Noble Bookstore with surrounding retail. Its just one example of how Buffalo State could move more non-academic buildings to the periphery of the campus.
Build to the street...make Grant Street a true college street.
Build a small business incubator...
Get started on a conference center at the Richardson...
Events which build pride in the community are great time to put good ideas to the front of the list!
Reply Jason Cozza
June 15, 2009 1:45 PM This neighborhood is great, enjoyed Rediscover last year. Good luck to all invovled this year!
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