4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (412+ words) Shakespeare in Delaware Park is back with a hidden gem from the bard's catalogue, the U. S. Navy Band Commodores are playing at Art Park, and Zumba Classes are being offered at Canalside." All of these events are free and are all…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (230+ words) When it comes to diverse festivals, featuring incredible ethnic dishes and culturally infused entertainment, the Taste of Diversity Festival is the leader of the pack. Since 2003, this street festival has captured the imaginations of longtime Buffalonians, as well as many…...

5+ day, 47+ min ago  (600+ words) As noted in Parts I and II, not everyone uses the word "funky" the way we're using it here. According to Webster's it can mean "foul," as in having an offensive odor; or describe a certain Black musical style, as…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (227+ words) Something special is happening on Seneca Street at The Caz, 2221 Seneca Street. On Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, actor Patrick Gallo and jazz pianist George Caldwell are presenting'How to Be an Artist,'a performance blending spoken memoir with elegant jazz…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (350+ words) Juneteenth Buffalo is celebrating it 50-year anniversary on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Buffalo, NY 14211. Already, there is a huge hype surrounding this celebration, as people, businesses, schools, and organizations prepare to partake in…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (340+ words) Jane Jacobs once said, Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody. That spirit is alive and well in Buffalo, where preservation has always been a community effort. This…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (230+ words) Sometimes the authors at Buffalo Rising work on collaborative efforts in order to cover various events and stories. These posts can not be attributed to one single author, as it is a combined effort. Often times a formation of a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (209+ words) Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) and Buffalo Waterfront are rolling out an action packed summer at the waterfront. The summer of 2026 at Canalside promises to be better than ever, with lots of new and exciting events, activities, and outings…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (255+ words) Newell Nussbaumer is 'queenseyes' - Eyes of the Queen City and Founder of Buffalo Rising. Co-founder Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Co-founder Powder Keg Festival that built the world's largest ice maze (Guinness Book of World Records). Instigator behind Emerald…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (146+ words) Water For Elephants" at Shea's Buffalo, book by Rick Elice, music and lyrics by Pigpen Theatre Co. , based on the novel by Sara Gruen. Starring Zachary Keller, Helen Krushinski, Connor Sullivan, Robert Tully, Javier Garcia, Ruby Gibbs, Chris Marth and…...