http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs What have you done for Buffalo lately? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:01:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Give the chance, I love sharing things that people may not know about. So, I wanted to share this incredible website. Chuck LaChiusa, man about the greater Buffalo area, created, maintains and adds to this amazing website of all things architecture and history in Buffalo. You can ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/07/20/architecture-history-website/ PARTY ON THE PORTICO HAPPY HOUR FEATURES WENDELL RIVERA’S LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE For $10, Guests Receive Beer, Wine, Food, Live Music, Museum Tours, and Great Views Buffalo, N.Y. – July 7, 2008 – The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will continue its third-annual Party on the Portico summer happy hour series ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/07/10/party-on-the-portico/ The Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs is proud to present “Bloomin’ Wines and Deserts”, our First Annual Fund Raiser, on Saturday, August 2, 2008. The event, held at the Buffalo Central Terminal will include not only sampling and sales of New York State wines, but desserts, food vendors, a Farmer’s ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/07/10/bloomin-wines-and-desserts/ Simon Cowell made an interesting comment last night on "American Idol" and it made me think of Buffalo. Yes, I watch Idol. I watch it because I'm a musician and singer - and believe me sometimes it's painful - and of course I watch it because it's amusing. Now ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/01/16/genuine/ Museum Hosts New York City-Based Photographer Michael L. Horowitz’s Cathedrals of Industry Buffalo, N.Y. – Jan. 15, 2008 – Imagine a time when Buffalo was the second largest transportation hub and one of the largest industrial centers in the United States. Such was the case in the late 19th and early ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/01/15/interiors-of-col-ward-pumping-station-and-buffalo%e2%80%99s-grain-elevators-in-photo-exhibit-at-buffalo-and-erie-county-historical-society/ BRIAN WHEAT & GROGGY DARLIN', SHAMBU, AND VINNIE DEROSA & DAY GO LOVE AT NIETZSCHES ON JAN. 18 Buffalo-based bands Brian Wheat & Groggy Darlin', Shambu, and Vinnie DeRosa and Day Go Love will perform on Friday, Jan. 18 at 10:00 p.m. at Nietzsche?s, 248 Allen St. in Buffalo. Alt.country songsmith (and ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/01/10/brian-wheat-groggy-darlin-shambu-and-vinnie-derosa-and-day-go-love-at-nietzsches/ LAST CHANCE FOR MILTON ROGOVIN EXHIBIT AT BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Exhibit of Images by Internationally Recognized Photographer Closes Jan. 13, 2008 Buffalo, N.Y. – Jan. 8, 2008 – The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society’s popular exhibit of photographs by internationally recognized social documentary photographer Milton Rogovin will close ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/01/10/milton-rogovin-exhibit-last-chance/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dorothea Braemer, 884-7172 Channels - Stories from the Niagara Frontier 08 Call for applications for filmmakers and grassroots initiatives Deadline: Monday, February 4, 2008 Channels - Stories from the Niagara Frontier is Squeaky Wheel's production program which matches documentary filmmakers with grass roots initiatives and groups that effectively address one of these three ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2008/01/10/channels-stories-from-the-niagara-frontier-08/ Our thanks as always to Paul for providing this information! Did You Know? By Paul Wolf, Esq. *According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Buffalo region (Erie & Niagara County) ranks in the upper third nationally for job growth. The region added 2,100 jobs during the past 12 months. Buffalo ranked ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/12/03/positive-buffalo-area-news-10/ I've been terrible about keeping up with posting about the academy, which is now over. We had a great trip to D.C./Quantico a couple weeks ago. We weren't allowed to take many photos as obviously, it's the FBI. However, this is a photo of the forensics lab ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/11/26/fbi-citizens-academy-quantico/ I love sharing this stuff...thanks as always to Paul. Positive Buffalo Area News October 30, 2007 Did You Know? By Paul Wolf, Esq. *Christopher Jacobs of Avalon Development who currently owns 721, 723, and 737 Main Street has acquired a vacant two-story structure located at 741 Main Street, along with a one-story building behind it on Washington ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/11/05/positive-news/ Is that the question? No. As part of the FBI Citizens' Academy, we had the opportunity to see FBI Buffalo's finest in action. Last Friday, we gathered at the Tonawanda Sportsmens Club in Pendleton. We were privy to a bomb diffusion demonstration. We were also lucky enough ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/10/09/to-shoot-or-not-to-shoot/ The Addams Family. Black cats wandering the streets. A full moon casting an eerie light on the turrets and gargoyles of a dark mansion. Ghosts of former cemeteries rising up to haunt the houses built atop their gravesites. October and Halloween bring thoughts of the supernatural to mind. This year, ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/10/08/haunted-allentown/ So, I haven't been keeping up to date, but here's the low down on what we did during weeks 2 and 3 of the FBI Citizens' Academy. Week 2: We had a tour of the office...the coolest part was seeing the gun vault. We got to see several different types ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/10/08/fbi-ca-weeks-2-3/ Want to find out first hand how the FBI works? Hear how the Bureau tracks down spies and terrorists? Learn how to collect and preserve evidence? See what it is like to fire a weapon and put yourself in the shoes of a Special Agent making a split-second, life-or-death decision? If ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/09/21/fbi-citizens-academy/ The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) is very pleased to announce that it is sponsoring an Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 22nd from 6 pm to 11pm at the Central Terminal on 495 Paderewski Drive in Buffalo. Munich’s Oktoberfest 2007 will attract some 6 million partygoers this year between September 17th ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/09/10/oktoberfest-at-the-terminal/ What: Buffalo defending title as 'Pierogi Pocket of America' When: Sunday, Sept 9 12:30-2:30 (immediately after 11:30 mass) Where: Sears St Athletic Center Last year, Buffalo beat out Garfield, NJ; Lancaster, PA; Pittsburgh; and Providence, RI to win the first-ever designation of “Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America” in a national contest ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/09/06/pierogi-pocket-of-america/ WHAT: Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society to commemorate President Mckinley's death WHEN: Sunday, September 16, 2 PM WHERE: Resource Center, 459 Forest Avenue, Buffalo (across from Richardson complex) The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society will present “Hail to a Fallen Chief,” a commemoration of the death of President William McKinley, ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/09/06/hail-to-a-fallen-chief/ What: FREE SCREENING OF FILM CLASSIC "INTOLERANCE" When: Saturday September 8th, 2007 at 9PM Where: Outside Squeaky Wheel, 712 Main St Cost: Free Join Squeaky Wheel for a free outdoor screening of a 16mm film print of DW ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/09/06/intolerance/ Once again...our thanks to Paul Wolf, Esq. for sharing positive WNY news with us! *According to Business First the top 25 Life Sciences companies in WNY employ 4,300 people. *Some of the Buffalo companies on the Business First Life Sciences rankings by number of employees include: ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/09/06/positive-buffalo-area-news-9/ It's always nice to see local athletes give back to the area. It's no surprise that J.P. Losman is among them. J.P. started Buffalo Lives, a local non-for-profit organization founded to encourage and unite residents to come out and help beautify the city's neighborhoods. This event was made ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/30/buffalo-lives-cleanup/ Sometimes you have to go to a restaurant twice in order to appreciate it. That's what happened to me with the Viking Lobster Co. Nestled on Tonawanda Street, my first experience after it re-opened was not a great one. The service was extraordinarily slow and the food ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/25/viking-lobster-co/ During the summer, there is always so much to do. Festivals. Concerts. Food events. My favorite festival of the year is always the Elmwood Festival of the Arts. Held during the last weekend in August, this festival runs on Elmwood between Lafayette and West Ferry. It's ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/25/elmwood-festival-of-the-arts/ A note from Michael Gainer: First of all, to those that have already spent time on a job site, developing some aspect of our program, or planning an event...a heartfelt thank you! To those eager to get involved in building our organization for the future, we welcome your skills, talents, ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/20/buffalo-reuse-2/ Positive Buffalo Area News August 8, 2007 Did You Know? By Paul Wolf, Esq. *Per capita income is growing more rapidly in Western New York than in any other Upstate markets, according to a report released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Per capita income in the Buffalo Niagara Falls metro area grew ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/16/positive-buffalo-area-news-8/ What: Annual Brew Fest Where: Central Terminal Time: Doors open at 1, taps open from 2-6 When: Saturday, August 25th This year’s Brew Fest will include over 100 samples of microbrews from around the world and promises to be an even greater success with more than 3,000 “tasters” in attendance. Event organizers have worked ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/14/brewfest/ What: Summer Wine Night When: Tuesday August 21st at 6:00 o’clock. Cost: $25.00 per person, tax and gratuity additional Where: Celebrate the summer in style, at The Roycroft Inn! Bring your friends and join us for the last Summer Wine Night of the year! Enjoy the perfect Western New York evening on the ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/09/summer-wine-night/ Today, a press conference was held to introduce the UBbelievers group. The press conference began with Madison, a five-year old girl, who will be 18 in the year 2020. 2020 happens to also be the target year of UB's development plan. Members of the community were also ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/07/ubbelievers/ Looking for a way to learn more about the city of Buffalo? I encourage you to apply for the Fall 2007 Session of the Mayor's Citizen's Participation Academy. As you know, I attended the inaugural class last fall and I learned a TON of information about Buffalo. The only ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/02/cpa-2/ If you've been paying attention to the news at all lately, you know that UB has unveiled (in several different venues), their UB 2020 plan. This plan is about the growth of UB between now and the year 2020. 40% growth. This plan is impressive with plans ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/08/01/university-at-buffalodo-you-believe/ Positive Buffalo Area News July 18, 2007 Did You Know? By Paul Wolf, Esq. *Empire Genomics, a biotech company unveiled plans to create 60 jobs in Buffalo's medical corridor. Empire has developed a proprietary technique for analyzing DNA to help identify forms of cancer and birth defects. *According to the National Association of Purchasing Management, ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/25/positive-buffalo-news/ Anyone who knows me, knows that I like the Empire Grill. I have a few friends who haven't had the best experiences there, but I continue to patronize the place because the food and service are almost always very good. One of the great things about this restaurant ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/14/empire-grill/ During the summer, there are always a million things to do. Festivals, concerts, you name it, and we have it. One of my favorite events to attend during the summer is always the Italian Festival. It's always the weekend around the 13th or 14th of July and ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/14/italian-festival/ In the midst of our celebrations, we often forget the important of July 4th and what it truly means. A day to celebrate with those we love. A day to gather and picnic and relax. But more importantly, it's a day of reflection. It's a day ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/04/independence-day/ July 1, 2007 By Paul Wolf, Esq. More good news... -According to a recent study done by Americans for the Arts, the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in Erie and Niagara Counties totals $155.29 million. The $155 million consists of spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/02/positive-buffalo-area-news-7/ Job Recruiting Happy Hour Friday, June 29th, 5-8 PM Club W (199 Delaware, near Chippewa) In an effort to think outside the box and attract some new potential candidates, clever method is planning a job recruiting happy hour! Come enjoy free pizza, wings, drinks and info about clevermethod. Do you have: -passion for your ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/06/28/methodology/ By Paul Wolf, Esq. *Industrial Support Inc. a Buffalo company started 12 years ago with 1 employee, has grown to 90 employees and sales of $7 million. The company handles metal fabricating, metal stamping, welding, woodworking, heating and refrigeration projects. *MVP Networking Consulting LLC an information technology firm located on Hertel Avenue ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/06/21/positive-buffalo-area-news-6/ Okay, it’s not really even summer yet, but everyone’s schedules are already packed with activities! Last night, I joined a few friends at Bacchus for their Summer Film Series. Every Wednesday, they show a film on their back patio – weather permitting – and it starts around dark. ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/06/15/those-endless-summer-nights/ THE BINATIONAL TOURISM ALLIANCE & BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR WORKSHOP ONE OF THE “TOURISM PRO” SERIES: TOURISM BASICS An Industry Overview and Skills Review/Checklist Part of the joint training initiative “Impacting Arts & Culture” with Niagara University. When: Thursday, June 14 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/06/12/tourism-pro/ Another job at Rich's. This is for the Catering Manager of the Atrium & Off-Premise. Check out this listing as well as all their jobs. And they say there are no jobs in Buffalo! http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/06/12/jobs-richs/ Positive Buffalo Area News June 7, 2007 Did You Know? By Paul Wolf, Esq. *Employee shortage - There is always a lot of concern expressed about the shortage of jobs in WNY. According to a recent Business First article, area life sciences companies are having a difficult time recruiting technicians to assist researchers. Hundreds of positions are ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/06/11/positive-buffalo-area-news-5/ What: “Bizarre Bazaar” Fundraiser for the 2007 Buffalo Infringement Festival When: Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 8 p.m. till quite late Where: Soundlab, 110 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY (www.bigorbitgallery.org) How much: suggested donation $5 and up (tickets at the door only; no advance sale) MORE THAN A DOZEN ARTISTS + ONE INDOOR GARAGE SALE ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/06/08/a-fundraiser-for-buffalo%e2%80%99s-third-annual-%e2%80%9cinfringement%e2%80%9d-festival/ The Central Terminal hosts its First Annual New York State Wine & Cidre Festival on Saturday, June 23,2007 from 1to 6pm.  Great architecture encompasses the finest New York State wines and cidres, some of Buffalo’s most exciting restaurants, local farmer’s products and a variety of entertainments with plenty of free ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/05/29/1st-annual-nys-wine-cidre-festival/ From my friend Jon: My company is hiring a Buffalo-based sales position. Myriad Genetic Laboratories (MYGN). It is an outside sales position that covers Buffalo to Jamestown to Olean to Niagara Falls. Great pay + bonus + benefits. This is a growing company that specializes in ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/05/29/job-listings/ Thanks once again to Paul Wolf for providing us with this information! May 15, 2007   Did You Know?  By Paul Wolf, Esq. * Nanodynamics a Buffalo technology company started in 2002 has grown to 107 employees and is seeking to build a new plant with ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/05/29/positive-buffalo-area-news-4/ So, it looks like the Sabres' season is just about over.  Short of a miracle comeback, tomorrow will be the last game of the season.  It's hard to believe that a season that started out so hopeful will end short of the final goal.  A friend of mine always talks ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/05/15/image-pride/ Square blue plus sign Originally uploaded by urbanmkr. Our thanks to Paul Wolf, Esq., who provides us with these updates. Buffalo based Appraisal.com Inc., (located at 620 Main Street), a national provider of real estate appraisal software is growing. The company has a staff of 60, most of whom work for the ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/05/03/positive-buffalo-area-news-3/ UB's Center for the Arts Originally uploaded by caffeinatedgonzo. Revitalize Buffalo has paired up with Buffalo 2032, Buffalo Jaycees and New Millennium Group for a presentation by UB's President Simpson and Professor Shibley on the growth and future of UB. Wednesday, May 2nd, ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/05/01/ub-joint-event/ Our thanks to Paul Wolf with the City for providing us this news! M&T Bank has made it to the prestigious Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations based on revenues.  With $4.3 billion in revenues, M&T ranks number 496.  The Buffalo Niagara region has not had a company on ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/04/25/positive-buffalo-area-news-2/ sapphire blue Originally uploaded by fubuki. Tonight, join the Buffalo Old Home Week gang at McGarretts (Elmwood & Bidwell) for cocktails, 5 PM. It's a great way to meet new friends and catch up with old friends. And make sure to stop ... http://revitalizebuffalo.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/04/24/happy-to-be-here-hour-2/