Author: dsitler

Photos: A Garden of Mystery

Photos: A Garden of Mystery

On a recent visit to Saratoga Springs, NY, a visit to Yaddo Gardens was instore. Yaddo Gardens is part of the Haunted History Trail of New York State. When I was the content manager for the Haunted History Trail, the Yaddo Gardens intrigued me. It 

Photos: The final putt

Photos: The final putt

There’s something beautiful and sad about this abandoned mini-golf course near the Vermont – New York State border. We were driving past it and I had to get out of the car to get a few shots. Where once, people would come to enjoy themselves 

Wonderful 5th season of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park just concluded.

Wonderful 5th season of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park just concluded.

Wow! What a fantastic four-week run NIGHT LIGHTS had at Griffis Sculpture Park this fall. Originally we were only going to be open for three weeks, but the weather was so good we kept NIGHT LIGHTS open one more week. The best part was raising 

The Observers play NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

The Observers play NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

We have a long history with the Buffalo, NY band, The Observers. Their folky-Americana style music is so pleasing to the ears. They are six, very talented musicians who are not shy about busting out with a lot of harmonies. With NIGHT LIGHTS, we’ve had 

The Book Fairy Launch Party

The Book Fairy Launch Party

The Book Fairy makes it’s debut! Last evening’s fun party at Big Ditch Brewing served as the launch spot for this awesome children’s product that is going to make reading fun and illiteracy obsolete. See how you can participate and get your own Book Fairy, 

Press Release: NIGHT LIGHTS returns to Griffis Sculpture Park for fifth year

Press Release: NIGHT LIGHTS returns to Griffis Sculpture Park for fifth year

NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park Weds, September 13 to Sat. September 16, 2017 Weds, September 20 to Sat. September 23, 2017 Weds, September 27 to Sunday. September 30, 2017 Weds, October, 4 to October 8, 2017   7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weds and Thurs, 7:30 

The Freedom Wall

The Freedom Wall

A few days ago I was driving to a meeting in the City of Buffalo, when something caught my eye. I literally slammed on the brakes of my car (making sure no was behind me first) and stared in awe. I saw four artists working 

Flat Man has arrived at his new digs

Flat Man has arrived at his new digs

Today marked the official unveiling of the 20-foot tall Larry Griffis, Jr. sculpture “Flat Man” at Outer Harbor Buffalo. The ceremony signaled a seven-month process of picking a site at the outer harbor, taking the sculpture out of Griffis Sculpture Park, repair the sculpture at 

Fun Festive People at Night Lights Music Festival

Fun Festive People at Night Lights Music Festival

Hat’s off to all the delightful people who attended this weekend’s Night Lights Music Festival at the Heron in Sherman, NY.  Every one was super chill, fun and have a fun fashion sense. So great seeing a few thousand get together over a love of music. 

Photos: Lori Savaree captures the outstanding 10,000 Maniacs concert at Griffis Sculpture Park

Photos: Lori Savaree captures the outstanding 10,000 Maniacs concert at Griffis Sculpture Park

Our super-awesome photographer friend Lori Savaree was onhand to capture the 10,000 Maniacs concert at Griffis Sculpture Park on Sunday. SitlerHQ’s Doug Sitler served as the event coordinator and main visionary. Over 1,600 people attended and raised $20,000+ for the park. Headliners 10,000 Maniacs had