I cannot even begin to describe the positive impact this school and church has had on me and my…read morefamily, I highly recommend this school to anyone and everyone looking to have a positive school experience for their children. The faculty at St. John go above and beyond to ensure the children in their care thrive and do so happily. I've had the privilege to go to this school from pre-k to 8th grade and now seeing my children attend this school today gives me comfort knowing they are getting an A+ education! The teachers are always willing to go the extra mile with the parents to make sure any and every concern is met and addressed, the childs needs are always top priority! If you are considering a Lutheran school for your child there really is no better place than St. John Lutheran!!

I have had the privilege to attend St. John as well as my two boys…read more My oldest son is now a senior at Niagara University and doing very well. My youngest son is now in 8th grade and I will miss the family atmosphere and caring and loving environment once he graduates. I have been connected to St.John for for over 50 years as a student, parent and volunteer and wouldn't trade this experience for anything else. My kids were given an outstanding academic base and a Christian foundation for a lifetime of service and witness.

Terra Clay Studio was still a fun experience overall, and the atmosphere was enjoyable for a group…read moreactivity. The selection for paint-a-pot was smaller than expected, but we were still able to find items to work on and had a good time. One thing that could definitely improve was the guidance and instructions provided. I noticed some groups received detailed explanations while others, including mine, received very little direction, and it didn't seem to relate to age or gender. Even so, it was a creative and enjoyable outing.

My sister, mom and I visited Terra for the first time today. We did the paint a pot which is…read moreavailable Friday-Sunday. Walk ins were welcome and we were greeted kindly and explained the process right away. Quite a selection of pieces to choose from with a reasonable price range. They allowed each person to choose 6 colors of paint. My only complaint was the color choices were limited, you could only choose the paints with the black dots, but we made it work. They supplied everything one would need. We were there for so long we seen a shift change, lol! But both workers were so nice! Overall, the place was clean, they had enough tables and chairs for everyone, and they even hold parties or events. Our pieces look a little dull currently but we will be back in approx. 1-3 weeks for our finished, bright and glossy plates! We will definitely be returning and recommending this place!

ZPAC is a wonderful performing arts center if you're looking somewhere to sing, dance, or act! I…read morehave been dancing with Stacy since I was 6 years old and I just loved it so much, I never left! The studio is such a loving family environment that it truly became my second home. The staff has always been the most kind, helping and caring for their students. I wouldn't be the woman I am today if it wasn't for ZPAC

Let me take a moment to tell you about this amazing woman and her 2 side kicks. My daughter had…read morestruggled with bad influences in her life years ago and she was pulled from her old studio. Then we heard about ZPAC. Best parenting decision ever made to enroll her here. Stacy Zawadzki-Janusz has encouraged, challenged, and pushed justice to be her very best self and beyond. She pushes accountability and self esteem. When Justice thinks she can't do something, Stacy says yes you can. Her 2 teachers that also work there have done the same. They have been encouraging and sometimes strict when needed. They have been sounding boards when she is having a hard time. I can not thank them enough for everything they have done for my daughter. They treat us like family and that studio has become like a second home for my girl. I love them all dearly and am so proud to be part of the ZPAC-Stacy Zawadzki's Performing Arts Center family. Thank you Stacy and Marcia and Lena for all the hard work you put into shaping these young ladies into young women. I am forever grateful.

going there for ballet currently as an adult and i love it!! i was worried because I've been to…read moremany adult fitness classes where it feels like the instructors look down on you for not being in tip-top shape, but this environment is encouraging, welcoming, and fun! really enjoying my time here and looking forward to growing stronger as a dancer. it's very laid back with no recitals unless you choose to train for one outside of class

I've been an adult student of Lisa's for over 15 years. My daughter also started dancing at the…read morestudio when she became old enough and stayed until she left for college. Now that she has returned to WNY, she's back in the studio enjoying her lifelong passion for dancing and helping with administrative responsibilities. Lisa's students often return as adults and many send their children to the studio, too. Many of Lisa's students have gone on to dance professionally and she trains dance teachers from many of the local surrounding schools. Lisa has a strong reputation for training students to perform with the most exquisite technique. She teaches students to avoid the bad habits that can form in early years that will prevent them from advancing in later years. Students learn to love ballet as an art form and as an expression of oneself, to appreciate the beautiful lines created by body and movement and to develop strong technique which is critical for a professional career or for long-term recreational dance. The atmosphere within the studio is one of rich values: Respect for yourself, respect for others, teamwork, and leadership. Students are encouraged to help each other, for example, by demonstrating or teaching steps or working offline on pieces of choreography together. Students rise to high expectations and are accountable to be focused, kind, and hard working. Everyone is respected, supported, included as part of the team and have similar opportunities. Diversity and inclusion is encouraged, practiced, and expected of everyone. Contrary to another Yelp recommendation, Lisa does not promote or discuss any particular religion or religious views. There are families and students of all different faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds. This is exactly the environment where you want your children to learn and understand that each individual is unique and appreciate our individual differences. Lisa challenges students to strive for personal excellence who are open to growth. She expects them to be competent, confident, supportive of others, and committed to their study of ballet. She encourages everyone to set high personal standards in order to achieve their full potential. We are reminded to be grateful for our abilities and achievements and yet to strive to do and be more. Through Lisa's Apprentice Program students have the opportunity to develop their own leadership skills and qualities. Students are taught how to formally assist others in learning ballet, gradually given more responsibility as class assistants and eventually invited to step up and lead class. Through the "Lisa Taylor Dancers" performance group, students have an opportunity to showcase their abilities in a community service-oriented program. Performances are offered to (among others) schools, nursing homes, and in conjunction with other community groups. This provides education and exposure to the performing arts in a fun venue to elementary school children, residents of health care facilities and is used as fund raisers for other non-profit organizations. It helps teach students to give back to the community through themselves. Lisa is a leader, a role model, and a mentor. She is always going above and beyond for her students by creating curriculum, programs, opportunities, and performance venues for her students. She creates an expressive, healthful opportunity for all people to explore and enjoy movement through dance.

My son did lacrosse camp here. Coaches were great very encouraging and really made best use of the…read moretime. The grounds are beautiful. I would recommend if you're new to lacrosse. I wish they scrimmaged more though and really put those skills to use in real time!

I am here to cheer on my husband as he runs the Canisius Chilly Challenge 5K. The course is a…read more"right turns only" rectangle starting and ending in front of the high school. The post race party is in the newly built gymnasium. Runners, volunteers and guests were treated to delicious chili, both with meat and without. The chilies were accompanied by shredded cheddar cheese, hot pepper flakes, chopped scallions and, of course, saltine crackers. There are 2 long tables set up; no waiting. Catering by Joe's Deli As this is a high school, there is no beer. There is water, soda pop, cookies and bananas also offered. A nice, if somewhat chilly course, and a really nice post race party.

The concert on November "Clouds in my Coffee". Three women, and one man for one song, sang and…read morecelebrated the songs of Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell. It was a fabulous concert. The vocalists sang separately and together, making the songs of these three women come alive. I don't know if could have been any better if the original artists had been there to sing their own songs. Morgan James, Shayna Steele and Bryohna Marie sang their hearts out. The conductor, Ted Sperling joined in on one song; he also played the piano!

A friend & I have a mini season pass for the BPO. With this package you are able to choose any 6…read moreperformances during the season. We have had conflicts in the past and they are really accommodating with changing to another show. At Saturdays performance we seen Showstopping pops. It included Jay Dref & Michele Ragusa both Buffalo natives performing along with the BPO. The music was all from Broadway shows and Jay Dref also sang Evermore from Beauty and the Beast (my favorite stage play) that was not included in the program. Always an enjoyable evening. I lost count of the standing ovations at the show. If you think you have never heard Jay Dref sing you may be mistaken. He sang the National Anthem at the Bills/Saints game on the following day.

Newly renovated and brought back to it's finer glory this old building is getting used. The new…read moreowners removed the drop ceiling revealing beautiful hanging lamps, they've cleaned it up and made it beautiful. Concerts on the stage, events like plays and benefits for the community are happening. Easy on street parking. There are stairs to get in though. It's a large room with large windows, exposed brick and wooden floors. I find it's a comfortable vibe. Look for activities on social media and come check it out.

Wonderful Chinese Classical Dance! Must See!…read more https://youtu.be/rfN8ZfWehOM https://youtu.be/c-qO9U3i1i8