Buffalo Rising (2025)

13/07/2025

Fierce, Funny, Fabulous: Kinky Boots at the Palace

“KINKY BOOTS: THE MUSICAL” is produced by Christopher Parada and is presented by the Historical Lockport Palace. The show is directed by Jenny McCabe, starring Jamarion Evans (Lola) and Hayden Carr (Charlie) in the leads, featuring Ryan Adam Norton (Don), Allie Negron (Lauren), Grace Lynn Galipeau (Nicola), Sam Olszewski (Harry), Mark Saglian (George), Theresa Werth (Trish), Katie Blendowski (Pat), Glenn Hilman (Mr. Price), Da’Shawn Green (Simon Sr.), with Max Decker, Steven Saelzler, Brian Cunningham, Noah Webster, and Jeremy Vicario as the Angels, along with a full ensemble. The Palace is located at 2 East Ave, Lockport, NY 14094. For tickets, visit lockportpalacetheatre.org/calendar, visit the Box Office, open Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM, or call 716-438-1130. Show runs July 10th through July 20th, 2025 – Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM (no show Friday, July 18th), Sundays at 3:00 PM, note one Saturday matinee at 2:00 PM on July 19th.

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“KINKY BOOTS: THE MUSICAL” is produced by Christopher Parada and is presented by the Historical Lockport Palace. The show is directed by Jenny McCabe, starring Jamarion Evans (Lola) and Hayden Carr (Charlie) in the leads, featuring Ryan Adam Norton (Don), Allie Negron (Lauren), Grace Lynn Galipe...

13/07/2025

United Refining Company is seeking to replace an unsightly Kwik Fill gas station located at 2204-2212 Niagara Street with one a bit less so. The project, located adjacent to the I-190, would see the existing building, service canopy and underground tanks replaced with a new 4,900 sq.ft. convenience store, new canopy, underground tanks, and landscaping.

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The project would expand the gas station’s footprint and include new curb cuts on Niagara Street and Black Rock Harbor Road.

United Refining Company is seeking to replace an unsightly Kwik Fill gas station located at 2204-2212 Niagara Street with one a bit less so. The project, located adjacent to the I-190, would see the existing building, service canopy and underground tanks replaced with a new 4,900 sq.ft. convenience....

12/07/2025

We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the early years of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 25,000 photos, shared in this series.

We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the early years of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 25,000 photos, shared in this ser...

11/07/2025

(https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Paige-Cummings-and-Olivia-Billings-scaled.jpg)Olivia Billings and Paige Cummings (in white)

Sapphic Star Productions – a q***r-led independent production company based in Buffalo – is preparing to premiere one of its newest short films, Forever Hold Your Peace. The production company, founded by longtime collaborators Olivia Billings and Paige Cummings, is committed to telling the oft-overlooked q***r stories that represent the LGBTQ+ community.

Sapphic Star Productions – a q***r-led independent production company based in Buffalo – is preparing to premiere one of its newest short films, Forever Hold Your Peace. The production company, founded by longtime collaborators Olivia Billings and Paige Cummings, is committed to telling the oft-...

11/07/2025

The Outer Harbor is the place to be, for anyone that loves to relax while swinging. First, there’s Hammock Grove, which was temporarily dismantled during the pandemic.

The Outer Harbor is the place to be, for anyone that loves to relax while swinging. First, there’s Hammock Grove, which was temporarily dismantled during the pandemic. Located along the outer bend of Bell Slip (directions), the hammocks and hammock chairs are back, and mostly operational. The last...

11/07/2025

When it comes to tiki parties, Big Ditch knows how to throw a mean one. On Saturday, July 19 (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM), the place to be is the Big Ditch Beer Hall, located at 55 E.

When it comes to tiki parties, Big Ditch knows how to throw a mean one. On Saturday, July 19 (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM), the place to be is the Big Ditch Beer Hall, located at 55 E. Huron Street in Downtown Buffalo. “Say aloha to summer and join us as we turn our Beer Hall into a tropical backyard para...

10/07/2025

It’s not too late to take part in Buffalo Comedy Club’s highly anticipated event, Murder Mystery-Death at the Disco. The event is for anyone that loves solving mysteries… and also likes to get down and boogie.

It’s not too late to take part in Buffalo Comedy Club’s highly anticipated event, Murder Mystery-Death at the Disco. The event is for anyone that loves solving mysteries… and also likes to get down and boogie. As for Buffalonians, there are plenty of disco lovers out there, who are always look...

10/07/2025

Art and garden lovers throughout the region will be happy to hear that Artists in Gardens (https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/artists-in-gardens) is expanding this year, which means that urban neighborhoods, suburban communities, and rural towns will all benefit from this spectacular event.

(https://www.buffalorising.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-2.jpg)Artist Sarah Sonnenberg. Photo by Nilson Rivera.

Art and garden lovers throughout the region will be happy to hear that Artists in Gardens is expanding this year, which means that urban neighborhoods, suburban communities, and rural towns will all benefit from this spectacular event. Presented by Gardens Buffalo Niagara, Artists in Gardens began a...

09/07/2025

Growing up, I had three favorite foods. Pepperoni pizza and the turkey sub from Mister Pizza, and the taco supreme from Elmwood Taco & Subs (ETS).

Growing up, I had three favorite foods. Pepperoni pizza and the turkey sub from Mister Pizza, and the taco supreme from Elmwood Taco & Subs (ETS). There were certain rituals that would take place in my household, sometimes on Friday evenings, and at other times on Saturday evenings – mostly when m...

09/07/2025

BFC Partners is bringing plans for 530 apartments on two downtown area sites to the Planning Board on Monday for review. The company is planning a seven-story mixed-use building at the Towne Gardens Plaza site at William and Jefferson Avenue and a six-story mixed-use building at Ellicott and Virginia streets on the Medical Campus. Carmina Wood Design is designing both of the projects.

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The Towne Gardens Plaza project will include 310 residential units and 30,000 square feet of commercial and community space.

BFC Partners is bringing plans for 530 apartments on two downtown area sites to the Planning Board on Monday for review. The company is planning a seven-story mixed-use building at the Towne Gardens Plaza site at William and Jefferson Avenue and a six-story mixed-use building at Ellicott and Virgi...

09/07/2025

Buffalo’s outdoor live music scene continues to impress, as the Martin House has announced three exciting outdoor concerts that will take place on the East Lawn of the grounds. Surrounded by lush gardens, stupendous architecture, and a historically intact neighborhood, this live music series is the perfect escape – or getaway – for anyone that is looking to enjoy one of the most sublime, picturesque settings imaginable.

Buffalo’s outdoor live music scene continues to impress, as the Martin House has announced three exciting outdoor concerts that will take place on the East Lawn of the grounds. Surrounded by lush gardens, stupendous architecture, and a historically intact neighborhood, this live music series is th...

09/07/2025

JazzBuffalo has announced that it has come up with a “community-first resilient plan” to keep its jazz events from fizzling out. After the board of the Richardson-Olmsted Campus pulled the plug on the series – in the wake of Douglas Development handing the keys back (https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/06/jemal-hands-keys-of-richardson-hotel-back-to-board/) – Tony Zambito, Founder/Executive Director of JazzBuffalo, got to work to try to salvage what he could.

JazzBuffalo has announced that it has come up with a “community-first resilient plan” to keep its jazz events from fizzling out. After the board of the Richardson-Olmsted Campus pulled the plug on the series – in the wake of Douglas Development handing the keys back – Tony Zambito, Founder/E...

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