This Friday is the second Friday of the month, meaning that Burchfield Penney Art Center, located at 1300 Elmwood Ave. on the Buffalo State College campus, is free to the public after 5:30 p.m.
Three Buffalo poets with Buffalo connections who have gone on to international acclaim will highlight a four-day festival starting Thursday in the Burchfield Penney Art Center.
The celebration was held at the National Arts Club, New York City, Sunday March 16, 2014.
Dr. Walter Russell Lord was the rector at the Church from 1907 - 1944 when it was just "St. John's". It merged with Grace Episcopal in 1972.
Poem of the Week by Judith Goldman in The Buffalo News By Judith Goldman
When the obsession began in 2007, I wondered who the descendents were and where were they?
“Poetic giants” Steve McCaffery, Ishmael Reed and Edward Sanders are headlining “WORDS,” a celebration of the written word being held April 9-13 at the Burchfield Penney Art Center
The Burchfield Penney mourns the passing of long-time friend and patron Mortimer Spiller on March 19, 2014 at the age of 91. Mort, as he was known to friends, was a Western New York businessman, collector of art and memorabilia, and jokester with a mischievous sense of humor. He served for decades on the museum’s Advisory Council, and later on the Board of Trustees.
Burton Notarius, who turned Premier Liquor into a household name while sharpening the palates of many Western New Yorkers, died Friday. He was 70.
We extend deepest sympathy to Burt’s wife, Pat, and their children, grandchildren and extended family. Rest in Peace Burt. We are better for having known you.