A friend of mine invited me to go here reading of a script and I'm very glad that she did. I had…read morenever been to the African American Cultural Center before, but I will definitely be back. The play was well written and insightful. Verneice Turner and James Cichoki It's the degrade job of bringing the characters to life. I loved hearing about how the play was created from the author. If you have the opportunity to attend a performance or another event you should definitely check this out.. https://www.aaccbuffalo.org/

I had the pleasure of performing on Saturday in their Paul Robinson theater. It was a lovely…read moreexperience. The audience was amazing. The content was very well received along with the music shared. It was a lovely evening of history and music.

The Martin House was a really cool visit during my day trip to Buffalo and the Niagara Region with…read morefamily. The building (interiors and architecture) was gorgeous and impressive, especially its history and restoration. There is a small quiet cafe between info center and the gift shop (the stables). We did the shorter guided tour. The tour is about the main home. It starts in the info center and ends in the stables (where the gift shop is). There is a longer tour that includes the other buildings on the property. During the tour, you aren't able to take photos of the interior spaces. You are able to explore the grounds and take photos without being in a tour. The tour was really informative. The volunteer guides knew what they were talking about. It was more information than what I have learnt in college.

What an absolute treat to visit the Martin House!…read more The Martin House, formally known as the Darwin D. Martin House, is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest architectural works and a defining example of his Prairie School style. Located in Buffalo, it was designed for businessman Darwin D. Martin and his family, and built between 1903 and 1905. This is a massive residential estate, which Wright considered it one of his finest creations. Some of its most distinctive features include the following. The house emphasizes long horizontal lines, broad overhanging eaves and low-pitched roofs mirroring the Midwestern landscape. And rather than dividing the home into many enclosed rooms, Wright created interior spaces connected by wide openings and carefully arranged sightlines. This was a radical departure from the Victorian homes of the time and that are notable popular in the neighborhood surrounding the property. Quick note: You are required to have a tour to visit the home interiors, but you don't need a tour to enjoy the welcome center and the grounds, including the long walkway connecting buildings. The pergola is one of my favorite features. And it is such a joy that it has a replica of the Winged Nike (The Nike of Samothrace, located in Paris at the Louvre, which is a beautiful sight!). It is placed on a 3-foot-high concrete plinth, prominently visible from a 180-foot view starting at the front door of the main house. A dreamscape, really. I was enthralled. But it is not the original, unfortunately. A fiberglass resin replica was installed in 2007. The estate includes the main house, the Barton House (for Martin's sister and brother-in-law), a conservatory, a pergola, the carriage house and the gardener's cottage. These structures were connected both physically and visually, so the entire estate looks and feels very cohesive. A favorite -- the art glass windows. Apparently, there are something like 400 or so art glass windows. Wright referred to them as "light screens" because they filtered light while preserving views and privacy. Wright embraced the idea of "total design." He designed not only the buildings but also much of its furniture, lighting, decorative glass, fireplaces and other interior details. This means that pretty much every element worked together as a unified whole -- striking! In addition to the daily public tours, the events calendar is usually full. There are summer evening events, lectures, nights dedicated to kids, plant decorating events, musical performances and more. Although the property fell into severe disrepair during the mid-20th century, a decades-long restoration completed in 2019 reconstructed missing buildings and restored many original architectural details. Today, the Martin House is a National Historic Landmark and is widely regarded as one of the best-preserved and most important examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie architecture. I highly, highly recommend a visit -- plan for at least an hour, two if you can swing it.

I recently saw a concert at Town Ballroom on a Sunday night. I parked across the street in a lot…read more When I walked over to the venue, I saw theatre signs everywhere. It wasn't until I decided not to jaywalk after the concert that I saw the official sign, welcoming me to the Buffalo Theatre District. As you can tell, it was my first time here. It was my first concert in Buffalo. So many cool firsts. This theatre district is concentrated. It has a bunch of live theatres, movie theatres, eateries, shops, art galleries, and more. I also saw the Buffalo Visitor Center, which would have come in handy for this tourist if it were open. I had to line up to get into the concert. I saw an art gallery, a hostel, and Alliance Française de Buffalo. It's a diverse, eclectic area. There are parking spots along Main Street. However, it's paid parking and when I was there for a concert on a Sunday night, there weren't any parking spots. I did paid parking at a lot, which was wonderful and cheap for a theatre district when I compare it to Toronto's. The only pain point is that there weren't any eateries that were open nearby. After the show, I found one many blocks away from this area with, once again, no parking spots on the street. It could have been because it was a Sunday night. Still, it needs a good few restaurants along Main Street to complete the theatre district vibe of taking in a show and dining out, in whatever order you'd like. It was nice to finally visit this area. I've never taken in a musical or show. I should the next time I'm here. (144)

Buffalo's Theater District reminds me, of a small sample size of NYC's Times square. You have…read morebright lights, live theaters, movie theater, restaurants, retail shops, and some art galleries. There is literally something for everyone here. Downside with anything down here is the parking. It's very limited, you may end up walking a few blocks to find a spot.

Really really cool space, a lot of interesting and exciting stuff going on here in the art/music…read moreworld?

This remains one of the nicest clubs in town. The members are awesome. The lectures are…read moreinteresting and cover a lot of different topics. And the food! Covid is bad. All around. But while the club was Covid closed, the chef must have been creating new dishes. Because I've had some terrific meals here in the past few months. And the desserts are perhaps the best in town. So if you are invited to come here, come. Have a meal. Enjoy the environment. Update 118 2021

Great place for a wedding. We had a wedding here and the staff was great. The club is a perfect…read moresize for a smaller wedding. The front garden is simply great!!

The worst customer service! I purchased a poster online July 13th and have not received it and…read moreperson in charge of shipping it doesn`t even respond to my emails or calls anymore after speaking to them twice on the phone asking for a tracking number. Asked for a refund last week with a man that answered my phone call and not issued yet.

This is an interesting place. They have been in 4 different locations over the years. Now they…read morereside in "Babeville", or share the space anyway. The show space is perfect for smaller shows. The current focus is on sinkholes around the world. Very interesting. The installation itself is fascinating. The space also houses a small music venue, the church area itself, which hosts concerts and weddings and everything in between and some open office type space upstairs. Parking in the lot is limited but there is street parking, free after 6pm, in the area.