Arts & Culture

Central Terminal Restoration Corporation Appoints Executive Director

Submitted by Marty Biniasz, Press Release Buffalo

Friday, August 31st, 2012, 3:17pm

Central Terminal Restoration Corporation Appoints Executive Director

Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) Board Chairman and President Mark Lewandowski announced this week that Marilyn Rodgers has been appointed Executive Director effective September 1st. Rodgers will become the first Executive Director to lead the ongoing efforts to redevelop the landmark Buffalo Central Terminal. Funding for the position has been provided though a one-year grant from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation.

Marilyn Rodgers has been appointed Executive Director of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation

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Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Songwriters Workshop

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, August 20th, 2012, 11:33am

Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Songwriters Workshop

The Songwriters Universe, a six-session writing workshop with Alan Whitney, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Sept. 10, at the nonprofit Dog Ears Bookstore, 688 Abbott Road, Buffalo.

Held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday evenings through Oct. 15, the class is open to a maximum of 10 participants. Prior music experience is recommended but not required.

Topics covered in the six sessions will include: The Business of Song Today — Follow the Money; Creative Process for Song — The Songwriters Mojo; Song Craft — The way song pieces fit together, form and function; Words and Music — The Why of Song; Capturing Song — Recording the Document; and The Short Story of Song and the Future of Song.

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Go Veggies Cafe Brings Healthy Eating to Elmwood’s Festival of the Arts

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Friday, August 17th, 2012, 1:56pm

Go Veggies Cafe Brings Healthy Eating to Elmwood’s Festival of the Arts

Go Veggies Cafe & Mini Market is proud to be bringing tasty and healthy food choices to the annual Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts taking place Aug. 25-26 in Buffalo’s historic Elmwood Village.

Go Veggies, a staple at local farmers’ markets for many years, recently opened its first cafe and retail outlet at 264 Bryant St., Buffalo, featuring healthy and inexpensive options such as veggie burgers, cabbage rolls, veggie rolls, soups, desserts and more. Be sure to stop by the cafe or visit their stand during the Festival of the Arts and try something new and delicious! For more information, visit www.goveggies.com.

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DreamWorks 'How To Train Your Dragon' Live Spectacular

Submitted by Kathleen Rooney... on Friday, August 17th, 11:53 am

Save up to $10 on select tickets to see DreamWorks HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON LIVE SPECTACULAR at the First Niagara Center, Thursday, September 20 through Sunday, September 23.

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'Wild About Wellness' Day at the Buffalo Zoo, August 18th

Submitted by The Buffalo Zoo, Public Relations Coordinator

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012, 1:35pm

'Wild About Wellness' Day at the Buffalo Zoo, August 18th

Learn how you can lead a healthier lifestyle by attending the Buffalo Zoo’s Wild About Wellness Health Fair, presented by United Healthcare, 97 Rock and Classic Hits 104.1.

Join other health-conscious Zoo visitors on Saturday, August 18, 2012 as you enjoy exploring the Zoo and meeting with area health and wellness experts who focus on physical training, alternative medicine, healthy eating and more! For the kids, activities and crafts will be available.

The event is free with Zoo admission and runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call (716) 995-6133.

The participating vendors include:

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Accessory Trends for Fall 2012

Submitted by Tammy Beckman, Getthebuzz716 by Tammy Beckman

Friday, August 10th, 2012, 9:59am

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Live Drama at Annunciation to Highlight the Ultimate Sacrifice for Religious Freedom

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, August 9th, 2012, 9:35am

Live Drama at Annunciation to Highlight the Ultimate Sacrifice for Religious Freedom

“Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz,” the professional live production that tells the dramatic story of one man who stood up to the evil forces of Nazism, holds a powerfully relevant message for our culture, at a time when religious freedom and values are under attack. Starring well-known actor and producer Leonardo Defilippis, this one-man drama will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Annunciation Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma.

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