Convenience for customers has become the most powerful currency in modern business. Retailers who fail to prioritize ease of access are losing sales to competitors who do. The numbers tell a story: 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises, and 62% of mobile payment
There are some people who want to create a cookie-cutter décor that feels in-step with those around them or the people they stylistically admire. Then there are the people who thrive in creating their own style and revel in personifying their beliefs and interests. They want to stand out and enjoy f
The Buffalo Chamber Music Society gives us a mid-January jewel
The voters have spoken.
The Aleks Malejs phenomenon just seemed to sneak up on us. Suddenly there was a beautiful and confident leading lady in town who disappeared into the characters she played and quickly landed roles that used to go to others. Her stage presence was radiant; her choices were smart and fascinating. We s
The fabulous Marlo Thomas (pictured above), who jumped into fame when she starred in and produced the 1966-1971 TV show That Girl (the first TV show to focus on a working, single woman), is getting ready to launch her first fashion/accessories line That Woman! for the Home Shopping Network on Januar
Richard Hummert, who died on December 28th, a week after heart bypass surgery, was one of Buffalo’s most acclaimed character actors. He won two Artie Awards, the first for playing Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for the Buffalo Ensemble Theatre and Women in Theatre companies in 1996, and the othe
For as long as any local classical music lover can remember, there has been a drought of live classical music performances, lasting roughly from Christmas Day, right till the end of January. Luckily this year, several key members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra organization, namely music direc
