Shopping & Services

Tomasik Optical Celebrating 55 Years of Service in WNY

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 3:28pm

Tomasik Optical Celebrating 55 Years of Service in WNY

This year marks the 55th anniversary of Tomasik Optical, founded in 1958 by Ed “Tommy” Tomasik. And through five-and-a-half decades, there’s been one corporate vision that has always remained in focus, according to second-generation owner Michael Tomasik. “We want people to see better, feel better and look better when they pick up their new glasses!”

Both the local business and the optical industry have seen plenty of changes during those 55 years, according to Tomasik, who still operates the store originally opened by his father at 1258 Electric Ave. in Lackawanna. The business expanded to a second location at 3800 N. Buffalo Road in Orchard Park in 2007.

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Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 1:32pm

Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Paul Cumbo, an English teacher at Canisius High School, has published his first novel, “Boarding Pass.” Dog Ears Bookstore, located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will host a reading and book signing with Cumbo at 6 p.m. Friday, May 31.

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Love Your Mom and Pop Marketplace at Tri-main Center

Submitted by Tammy Beckman, Getthebuzz716 by Tammy Beckman

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 1:24pm

Love Your Mom and Pop Marketplace at Tri-main Center

Buffalo First!'s is hosting its annual Love Your Mom and Pop campaign vendor marketplace on Saturday, May 18th, 10am-4pm at Tri-Main Center. The Tri-main Building is a landmark Buffalo mixed-use building, home to over 70 locally owned businesses and organizations

The event will feature local food and drink, an artisan and entrepreneur vendor market with 20 vendors perfect for Father’s Day shopping, presentation of our social media contest winners, live local music, local food and drink, kids crafts, and an opportunity for our members and business owners to network and build relationships. The event is free and open to the public.

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Permanent Food Vendors to Replace Winter Market at Horsefeathers

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 8:39am

Permanent Food Vendors to Replace Winter Market at Horsefeathers

This is your last opportunity to visit the popular Winter Market at Horsefeathers, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side, before it gives way to several permanent food vendors that will continue to serve the neighborhood.

Permanent vendors currently in place include Martin Cooks, The Pasta Peddler and Blackbird Sweets. The first floor and basement will eventually host several additional food-related businesses and will also offer a community kitchen. The upper floors of the 115-year-old building will feature brand new apartments.

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Russell’s Atelier Offers Professional Art Services, Impressive Art Gallery

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 12:44pm

Russell’s Atelier Offers Professional Art Services, Impressive Art Gallery

Russell Cleversley has been part of the Western New York arts scene for some four decades. In 1972, his artistic interests began to surface when he accepted a position doing art reproduction work for a local company. As his knowledge of the art industry expanded, his own artistic talents emerged. And today, the well-known artist is also the proud owner of Russell’s Atelier, an artist services center and art gallery located at 10 Center Road in West Seneca.

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Winter Market at Horsefeathers Begins Transition to Permanent Vendors

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 3:52pm

Winter Market at Horsefeathers Begins Transition to Permanent Vendors

Only two weeks remain to visit the popular Winter Market at Horsefeathers, located at 346 Connecticut St. on Buffalo’s West Side, before it gives way to a new season of the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market in the Elmwood Village. The transition of the Winter Market also continues, as three permanent businesses celebrated a grand opening celebration on Sunday, April 21.

Officially opening their doors to the public on Sunday were Martin Cooks, The Pasta Peddler and Blackbird Sweets. The first floor and basement will eventually host several permanent food-related businesses and will also offer a community kitchen. The upper floors of the 115-year-old building will feature brand new apartments.

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Legislator Dixon, Urban Valet announce free prom dresses available

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Tuesday, April 9th, 1:02 pm

Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon and Urban Valet Dry Cleaners announce that the 4th annual Prom Dress Drive Shopping Days will be held Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Performing Arts Dance Academy, located at 206 Lake St., Hamburg.

Girls are invited to come and shop for a free dress from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. A large selection of colors, sizes and styles will be displayed for girls to look through. Dressing rooms will be provided to allow shoppers to try on three (3) dresses at a time.

“The shopping days are a lot of fun and help families handle the cost associated with preparing for the prom or other formal event. This year we have a large collection, featuring some truly amazing gowns,” said Legislator Dixon. “All local girls are invited to come and shop through the selection during one of the two shopping days.”