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Albright-Knox Increases Adult Admission 19 Dec 2008 | 01:09 pm
Though it may only be the fifth time since 1992 that the Albright-Knox Art Galley has increased its admission rate, the higher fee speaks to the changing face of our society and economy. To keep the g...
The Wait is Almost Over - BR's New Site 19 Dec 2008 | 05:32 am
As we mentioned in our previous post, we’re in the process of changing the Buffalo Rising site. We’re almost there as we expect to launch the new site on Friday, December 19th. In the meantime, posti...
A Kennedy Visits Buffalo 19 Dec 2008 | 01:55 am
Caroline Kennedy was in town for a visit with our mayor yesterday. A possible choice to succeed US Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Kennedy's name has been mentioned along with that of Attorney General...
Rock and Roll Theatre 19 Dec 2008 | 01:25 am
French satire from the 1600's feels like falling asleep in high school english class. But classic French satire with a rock and roll band? That sounds better. We can thank Andy Liegl for this bold mod...
A Souvenir From Alleyway Theatre 19 Dec 2008 | 12:51 am
It’s funny how history seems to repeat itself. Florence Foster Jenkins was in the elite member of society, but terribly eccentric and utterly convinced that she was a great coloratura soprano – despit...
Downtown Free Fare Zone May be Axed 18 Dec 2008 | 10:40 am
Free light rail rides on downtown's above ground section could be derailed thanks to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's budget mess. That is the news coming out of a Buffalo Place meeting...
The NFTA Santa Ride 18 Dec 2008 | 10:34 am
Well it is Christmas time in the city and the NFTA helped put people and especially children into the mood in a very festive and fun way. One of my favorite memories of childhood was taking the train ...
Construction Watch: Main Street 18 Dec 2008 | 09:45 am
Main Street continues to stir. Ellicott Development is renovating a vacant, three-story, turn-of-the- 20th-century building at 1010 Main St. The property is located near North Street and is along the ...
Papa Jake's Saloon 18 Dec 2008 | 12:34 am
A corner joint needn't be a dive. And Papa Jake's doesn't make its patrons choose between a laid-back bar atmosphere and delicious, fresh food. Scott Leary, the new owner of Papa Jake’s Saloon on Elm...
Elvis' Birthday At The Sportsmen's Tavern 17 Dec 2008 | 06:00 pm
Elvis Presley’s influence on music is legendary. The man was such a force that even after his untimely death, there are still those who refuse to believe he’s truly gone. He would have been 74 years o...
