1.   Stadium Hucksters? A Manhattan law firm is prospecting property-owners in the Old First Ward they claim will be subject to eminent domain law.

 2.   The Pope’s views on climate change? Buffalo activists held a rally to make the connection that Pope Francis made in his address to Congress this week: the connection between advocating for economic justice and turning the phrase “environmental stewardship” into action.

 3.   Toro Y Moi? Chill wave pioneer turned indie-pop rock star dropped a surprise album last week. He comes to the Waiting Room on Tuesday.

 4.  ​ Shame? In this week’s The Grumpy Ghey column, Christoper Treacy quotes Morrissey and analyzes Alan Downs’ book The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World.

 5.   Moth Awareness? Prints showcasing the unexpected beauty of moths currently adorn the walls at Indigo Art.

 6.   Toutant’s Big A** Cinnamon Bun? In their weekly column, Buffalo Eats tries Toutant’s new brunch menu.