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Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Paul Cumbo, an English teacher at Canisius High School, has published his first novel, “Boarding Pass.” Dog Ears Bookstore, located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will host a reading and book signing with Cumbo at 6 p.m. Friday, May 31.

Love Your Mom and Pop Marketplace at Tri-main Center

Love Your Mom and Pop Marketplace at Tri-main Center

Buffalo First!'s is hosting its annual Love Your Mom and Pop campaign vendor marketplace on Saturday, May 18th, 10am-4pm at Tri-Main Center. The Tri-main Building is a landmark Buffalo mixed-use building, home to over 70 locally owned businesses and organizations

The event will feature local food and drink, an artisan and entrepreneur vendor market with 20 vendors perfect for Father’s Day shopping, presentation of our social media contest winners, live local music, local food and drink, kids crafts, and an opportunity for our members and business owners to network and build relationships. The event is free and open to the public.

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Permanent Food Vendors to Replace Winter Market at Horsefeathers

Permanent Food Vendors to Replace Winter Market at Horsefeathers

 

This is your last opportunity to visit the popular Winter Market at Horsefeathers, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side, before it gives way to several permanent food vendors that will continue to serve the neighborhood. 

Permanent vendors currently in place include Martin Cooks, The Pasta Peddler and Blackbird Sweets. The first floor and basement will eventually host several additional food-related businesses and will also offer a community kitchen. The upper floors of the 115-year-old building will feature brand new apartments.

Winter Market at Horsefeathers Begins Transition to Permanent Vendors

Winter Market at Horsefeathers Begins Transition to Permanent Vendors

Only two weeks remain to visit the popular Winter Market at Horsefeathers, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side, before it gives way to a new season of the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market in the Elmwood Village. The transition of the Winter Market also continues, as three permanent businesses celebrated a grand opening celebration on Sunday, April 21.

Officially opening their doors to the public on Sunday were Martin Cooks, The Pasta Peddler and Blackbird Sweets. The first floor and basement will eventually host several permanent food-related businesses and will also offer a community kitchen. The upper floors of the 115-year-old building will feature brand new apartments.

Winter Market at Horsefeathers Continues Through May 4

Winter Market at Horsefeathers Continues Through May 4

 

The Winter Market at Horsefeathers, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side, continues its successful run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through May 4. 

Entertaining guests this Saturday, April 6, will be Dan & Leanne from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and accordionist Mary Frances Guerra from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also visiting the market this Saturday will be volunteers from GObike Buffalo/Play Streets.

A Busy Easter Saturday Planned at the Winter Market at Horsefeathers

A Busy Easter Saturday Planned at the Winter Market at Horsefeathers

Need something special for your Easter table? Why not start a new tradition and visit the local vendors at the Winter Market at Horsefeathers, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side? Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through May 4. 

Entertaining guests this Saturday, March 30, will be violinist David Adamczyk beginning at 9:30 a.m. Also visiting the market this Saturday will be volunteers from the Garden of Stewardship community garden.

NY Designer Spotlight: Torresgrossa Fashions

NY Designer Spotlight: Torresgrossa Fashions

The production of handbags and purses is often considered the most labor intensive than many other industries. New technology is considered to be the key to increasing growth and profitability and keeping more production jobs in the United States. According to industry statistics, there were an estimated 517 establishments engaged in manufacturing women's handbags and purses of leather, or other materials, except precious metals.