EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Alma Pond, one of the prettier kayak trips in WNY
Back in 1928, Herbert Hoover wanted a “car in every garage”. If he were alive today, with that goal realized, his new slogan might be a “kayak in every garage.”…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: The Sun, the Moon & the Rolling Stones
The Sun, the Moon, & the Rolling Stones — Rick Cohen Spiegel & Grau 400 Pages The Rolling Stones have been touring for over fifty years, delivering some quintessential rock…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for the week of Sept. 12 – 18
This week’s top event is Buffalo Porchfest. Coordinated twice yearly by the Elmwood Village Association, Buffalo Porchfest is all about building community and connecting with neighbors. Get to know the…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Moss Lake – one of the few bogs in WNY
You might say that I’ve had a love affair with bogs that goes back decades. Back in the sixth grade, my science fair project was all about the acidic, mossy…
GURNETT: Conscious has strong start in hip-hop scene
With only one year as a rapper under his belt, 21-year-old Conscious is a surprisingly adept, emerging player in the local hip-hop scene. His debut mix tape, “Waking Up the…
GURNETT: Conscious has strong start in hip-hop scene
With only one year as a rapper under his belt, 21-year-old Conscious is a surprisingly adept, emerging player in the local hip-hop scene. His debut mix tape, “Waking Up the…
LOOKING AT MOVIES: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ (2016)
I’m going to go ahead and admit that I did not see the original Pete’s Dragon, but luckily that does not affect my ability to enjoy this one. For those…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for the week of Sept. 5 – 11
It’s time for this year’s Music Is Art Festival coming up Saturday, September 10th, when Delaware Park sprawls out into the biggest celebration of local music this side of the…
NORMAL CHEF: Deep fried french toast sticks
Since the new school year is upon us and the morning breakfast becomes such a rushed time, I thought that I would give you a recipe that is easy to…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Exploring Swallow Hollow
A few weeks back in this column we looked at the Onondaga trail, the most underappreciated trail system of the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge. This week, we’ll look at the other…