Elbert Hubbard: An American Original debut
by Carolyn Batt The life story of one of the most influential and controversial American (or shall we say Buffalo) figures will air on Monday, November 23rd at 10pm. Elbert Hubbard: An American Original will be broadcast on WNED-TV in Buffalo and nationwide on PBS. The documentary, narrated by actor Liev Schreiber, with Adam Arkin providing Hubbard’s voice, will chronicle the life of the founder of the Roycroft artisan

Main Street, Williamsville
by Carolyn Batt Growing up in the Buffalo suburb of Williamsville, and having relocated to the city after graduating college, I find myself returning to my roots (if 15 minutes from the city is what you want to call it) often. The Village of Williamsville has one of the most charming Main Streets in the area that is quickly

Extreme Makeover Home Edition
by Kathy Benzel The last week in my neighborhood has been one of the best ever! What began as a TV project to build a new house is turning into the transformation of a whole neighborhood. On Saturday, November 7th, the Extreme Makeover Home Edition bus pulled in front of 228 Massachuse

Lions and Tigers and Bears…Oh My!
by Mark Utzig This past weekend I took my semi-annual trip to the zoo with my nephews. The zoo never ceases to amaze me. You’d never guess the Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest in the country given the new exhibits and renovations. We star

Christmas Crafts at the Fairgrounds
by Mark Utzig One of my favorite times of year is fast approaching, and I like to kickstart the season by attending the Christmas in the Country craft show at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. I’ve been attending this show for the past three years and am