Inspired by the November 16th broadcast of This Day in History, a daily WBFO feature spoken by Mark Wozniak, stating that the day marked the 118th anniversary of electricity reaching the city of Buffalo, I drove to Niagara Falls State Park to visit the seated bronze statue of Nikola Tesla on Goat Island.
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Achieving a work-life balance can be a difficult process. While we may feel extremely passionate about what we do from nine to five (or six or seven or later!) demands at the office can sometimes make us feel like a stranger to our loved ones.
Taking a jab at their own work culture, Toronto based creative agency Union decided to have a little fun with its employees in this too-close-to-home video. Watch:
Buffalo’s best known sandwich would of course be the beef on weck, but there are thousands of delicious places to get international grub around town. Ever try the chip butty at the British Chippy or the kitfo sandwich at Abyssinia Ethiopian?
Our city is filled with creative and passionate people, including many who were able to make sharing their talent a full-time career. There are equally as many people who use every minute of their personal time to create art, music, food, and goods that may or may not be seen by the public.
If you felt caught up in the maelstrom of coverage of the 2014 midterm elections chances are you weren’t alone.
So if you’re still feeling confused after voting (we hope you voted!) this 8-bit explanation of the basics of the midterms and what to expect in 2016 should help clear things up. Watch:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
Next week, Just Buffalo Literary Center will welcome David Henry Hwang on November 19 as the latest addition to the BABEL series. Named for that ancient allegory in which people are divided by language barriers, the BABEL series focuses on a range of authors and texts that address cultural tension and the complexities of identity formation. In keeping with that artistic vision, David Henry Hwang is a particularly fitting addition to the lineup.
The notes in an Irish air are long and mournful, often solitary against a backdrop of irregular silences and a wailing drone. They howl across the bowed lines of the musical staff and take their time to do it, wandering up and down the pentatonic scale before returning to a grieving refrain. The only rhythm that guides their progress is the tide of loss.