HEaRD IN WNY: Top shows for the week of June 20 – 26
The top pick this week is EXPOSURE Concert 7. Suzy Suchan is an empowering woman. After going through a very abusive marriage, the worst of bosses, and more, she has…
HELEN BACH: Larkinville’s lineup lasts all week long
Summer is getting into full swing in WNY, and the events and activities at Larkin Square this week are irrefutable evidence of that. The Larkin Square Author Series continues Monday…
HELEN BACH: Father’s Day activities for the planning impaired
So, if you’re not a planner, the fact that it is Father’s Day Weekend may have snuck right up on you. Fear not! I got you, fam. If your Dad…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Golden Hill State Park – more than a campground
When people think of Golden Hill State Park, the first things that come to mind are its famed lighthouse and its impressive campground. But, it’s much more than that. For…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: The Lost Book of Moses
The Lost Book of Moses: The Hunt for the World’s Oldest Bible – Chanan Tigay Ecco Publishing 368 Pages A couple of weeks ago I reviewed a history book that…
HEaRD IN WNY: Top shows for the week of June 13 – 19
The main event this week is Herd Fest. BuffaBlog is back at it, bigger than ever! It’s time for this year’s Herd Fest. Four days, 14 shows, Buffalo’s best, weirdest,…
HELEN BACH: Allen West is a festival unto itself
Concurrent with the Allentown Art Festival runs the Allen West Festival, sponsored by the Allentown Association. More than 150 vendors will line the west end of Allen up through Wadsworth,…
HELEN BACH: Allentown Art Festival is even cooler than you think
The 59th Annual Allentown Art Festival opens this morning, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow in the heart of the Allentown Historic Preservation District. That’s a…
NORMAL CHEF: Sweet and sour pork
I had a desire for some Chinese food the other day, so I made some sweet and sour pork. Chinese is one of those foods that seem to have a…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance
This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance — Jonathan Evison Algonquin Books 308 Pages Does anyone remember the old Ralph Edwards’ show, “This Is Your Life?” Popular back in the 1950s,…