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Clarence Summer Art and Plein Air Festival

Clarence Summer Art and Plein Air Festival

It was a beautiful day on Sunday for the Clarence Summer Art and Plein Air Festival at the Clarence Town Park. The event featured plein air artists, artisan vendors, demonstrations and food trucks. The event was hosted by the Clarence Arts & Crafts Society. Here 

Clarence Pedal Party attracts over 500 cyclists

Clarence Pedal Party attracts over 500 cyclists

On Friday night, over 500 bicycle enthusiasts enjoyed the first-ever Clarence Pedal Party, hosted by Slow Roll Buffalo. It was a super fun 10 mile ride through Clarence neighborhoods and ended at Murphy Brown’s for a very large after-party. It was a wonderful evening riders 

Dusk at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff Estate

Dusk at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff Estate

Last week, architectural and design enthusiasts celebrated the 150th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright. Here in the Buffalo area, there were several Wright themed and inspired events throughout the past week. Over the weekend, Graycliff Estate in Derby, NY had a series of workshops. The lawn 

Preparing for the Slow Roll Clarence Pedal Party

Preparing for the Slow Roll Clarence Pedal Party

On Saturday morning, members of Discover Main Street Clarence and Buffalo-area biking community conducted a test ride of the route to be taken at the Slow Roll Clarence Pedal Party on Friday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. Hundreds of cyclists are expected to participate in 

Let the people speak! The lost art of using a pen.

Let the people speak! The lost art of using a pen.

In 2011, NIGHT LIGHTS approached the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens about a possible winter “show” at the historic building. The NIGHT LIGHTS crew took over the entire building filling it with lights, love and entertainment…drawing 4,000 people the first year. In 2012, we 

Best Burger in Erie County? Hard to argue!!!

Best Burger in Erie County? Hard to argue!!!

The Hollow Bistro & Brew (10641 Main Street) was recently named one of the “Top 50 Burger Restaurants” in upstate New York by the website NewYorkUpstate.com. Of course, the Bistro is known for a lot more than burgers…but we gotta say, The Hollow Burger is insanely 

WNY’s Premier Pet Event Returns to Main Street this Saturday

WNY’s Premier Pet Event Returns to Main Street this Saturday

Dogs and dog lovers alike are wagging their tails in excitement over the return of Clarence Bark in the Park, on Saturday, May 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main Street. Clarence Bark in the Park is its own stand-alone 

Magazines…alive n’ well?

Magazines…alive n’ well?

If you go into your local grocery store or drug store, you’ll notice the continued shrinking of the magazine rack. The dwindling of magazine titles is concerning to this long-time lover of print. In 2016, print magazine sales declined by 12 percent. Imagine my surprise 

Craft beer and art collide at a unique event this Friday at Murphy Brown’s in Clarence

Craft beer and art collide at a unique event this Friday at Murphy Brown’s in Clarence

This Friday, May 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Murphy Brown’s Craft Beer Empourium (9500 Main Street) is bringing the worlds of brewing and art together for a fun event. Murphy Brown’s is hosting a community art show revolving around the launch of Collective 

10,000 Maniacs make highly anticipated return to  Griffis Sculpture Park

10,000 Maniacs make highly anticipated return to Griffis Sculpture Park

East Otto, NY: In 1991, over 6,000 people attended a benefit concert for Griffis Sculpture Park hosted by alternative rockers 10,000 Maniacs. It was a legendary day that is etched in Western New York music history. 26 years later, 10,000 Maniacs make a highly anticipated