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Joe Austin

I entered high school at the age of 13 due to a November birthday and no inclination at that time to give an immature little imp like me a cushy, extra year of pre-k. We called it nursery school back then and if you could flush a toilet you were on to Kindergarten.

So, barely out of my tweens, I remember exiting the bus, walking through the doors of Williamsville South High School and  bracing for verbal attack. The kids here were intimidating. I felt so very naive and unsophisticated. I was a chubby, pimply open target. But as I navigated my way towards homeroom, I quickly noticed that nobody noticed me. Middle school had been so stocked with nasty. But refreshingly, High School kids seemed too busy getting to where they were getting and doing what they were doing to side-eye a dorky, incoming Freshman.

And so the year proceeded. I had my Mill Middle School friends and I welcomed new ones. I joined chorus and theater and the newspaper staff and made my way through the year.It was immediately clear to any incoming member of the student body that the biggest name on campus was Joe Austin. He was quarterback of our football team, The Williamsville Billies. (We are a suburb of Buffalo, home of The Bills, and our town name is Williamsville. Our mascot is a billy goat. It’s adorable.) 

Anyway, when I told Media Path Podcast producer Dina Friedman that the star quarterback’s name was Joe Austin she said, “Oh, my God. It may as well have been Johnny Football.” But honestly, that was his name. Joe Austin. I was an obedient Freshman. I went to the obligatory compliment of games and pep rallies. “Go Billies!” I was in dutiful  awe of the team, led to victory by our own Joe Austin. We all understand high school football stardust. It's like having celebrities on your campus. If we passed Joe Austin in a hallway, we’d jab each other and jerk our chins in his direction. You didn’t want to stare but, come on. It was Joe Austin, walking right past us. Carrying books, like a person.

I was so insignificant a high school ripple that the yearbook misspelled my name in the homeroom photo. As you can see, I defiantly carved an “r” IN INK over the “z” in Palankez.The year progressed. The seasons changed. From football to baseball. Joe Austin played baseball because, of course he did. We had absolutely nothing to do with one another. I never spoke to him. I never even imagined speaking to him. 

That’s the year I enrolled in an acting class at The Studio Arena Theater and got to take the Main Street bus downtown and ride home with my Dad. That’s the year I skipped that acting class one day to watch The Cowsills on The Mike Douglas Show in the TV section of AM & A’s department store. That’s the year I become obsessed with the three part vocal harmony stylings of The Lettermen and began collecting their rich catalogue of records. That’s the year O.J. Simpson came over to our house for dinner! That’s the year our theater department put on Mame starring Bob Hinshaw, my actual senior crush. He could sing and dance and by the time he graduated, he had a beard. What a man. I had auditioned for the show with Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and It turns out that Bacharach is very rangey. So, I was on the stage crew. 

There was a lot going on during my Freshman year of High School. Joe Austin and I were in very separate orbits. The school year came to an end and that summer I decided to learn golf. I believe I was searching for acceptance. My natural interests had met with a ton of interference in our household. I wanted to play the drums, join a little league team, have a paper route, wear baseball caps, hockey skates and high tops. None of the above was “for girls.” So, OK, let’s try golf.

Every golf course has a driving range and a putting green. That’s where you take lessons and practice and both are situated fairly closely to the first tee of the course where there is a tiny building called the starter’s hut or shed. The Starter is an employee who is responsible for the orderly and timely movement of tee times, controlling the pace of play and thus ensuring that golfers are less likely to get beaned by the foursome behind them. The starter was equipped with a clipboard, a watch and a list of names organized into threesomes and foursomes. The job requires comportment, multi-tasking and grace under pressure as country club personalities can often be described as "challenging."

That summer, the starter at our country club was Joe Austin.And that summer, Joe Austin and I became best buddies. Nothing romantic. Just great pals, roaming the Westwood Country Club together, sharpening our games and talking about whatever mattered to us as dusk settled on the golf course. He was a delight. Bright, funny, kind. There was nothing mystical or magical about our friendship. We just liked each other. 

The Universe had presented me with a perfect leveling of compatible humans removed from societal sorting systems such as High School. That’s how it felt from my perspective. To me, Joe had seemed unknowable. It’s possible that to Joe, a country club kid like me was from a different world. It’s hard to know. But absent any organized hierarchy, caste or strata, we were pals.

My friendship with Joe Austin lasted only the course of that summer but the lessons it taught me are sustaining. I belong anywhere I aspire to go. I may have to work to earn entry and acceptance but I can get there and I can build meaningful friendships with kindred souls.

The summer ended. I moved on to three more years of high school. Joe headed off to college or somewhere outside my view. 

We enter each other’s lives to share lessons. I learned a lot from Joe Austin.

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SPRING OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND CELEBRATES 26 YEARS IN 2018

Bright yellow signs compete with a multitude of greens along Vermont's roads enticing visitors to the studios of craftspeople and other artists across Vermont during the 2018 Spring Open Studio Weekend taking place over May 26 & 27, Memorial Day Weekend.

Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a wide variety of local artists and craftspeople in their studios, and purchase high quality, handmade artwork.

The self-guided Open Studio tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, ironworkers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Many participating galleries will host gallery talks and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event.

This year visit over 220 artists at 179 sites across Vermont.

Take a look at all these great studio’s open in our area this weekend!

89. Mary Procter, Bill Matuszeski. Colorful landscape paintings of Vermont scenes. 488 Faulkner Rd, Whitingham VT 05361. (802) 368-7750. Travel south on Rte 100 from Wilmington, pass through Jacksonville, in 3 miles turn right onto Maple Dr before reaching Whitingham Village or travel north from Readsboro on Rte 100, pass through Whitingham Village and take the first left on Maple Dr. From Maple Dr, take the first right on Faulkner Rd and cross Lake Clara on the causeway. Number 488 is the first house on the right after the lake.

90. * Jen Violette Designs - Jennifer Violette. Sculptural blown glass, Vermont landscape paintings. 12 New England Power Rd, Wilmington VT 05363. (802) 464-5206. On I-91 take exit 2 and go west on Rte 9 for 18 miles to the center of Wilmington. Travel 2.8 miles beyond the traffic light in downtown Wilmington. Turn left at Woods Rd across the bridge to Medburyville and turn right onto New England Power Rd. Find my studio behind the first house on the left, in the restored barn.

91. * Eric Sprenger Fine Woodwork - Eric Sprenger. Handmade, original, contemporary furniture. 72 Castle Hill Rd, Wilmington VT 05363. (802) 464 8392. In the center of Wilmington, Rte 9 intersects with Rte 100. At the intersection, turn onto South Main St which jogs slightly left and becomes Castle Hill Rd. Travel about 0.3 mile to my studio on the left.

92. Vermont Pressed Flowers - Ellie Roden. Pressed flower creations; originals, prints, cards and bookmarks. 32 Ray Hill Rd, Wilmington VT 05363. (802) 464-5265. On I-91 take exit 2 in Brattleboro. Go west on Rte 9 for 18 miles. Go through the traffic light in the center of Wilmington and take an immediate right turn at Dot's Restaurant onto Ray Hill Rd. My house is the fifth house on the left, white with green shutters. The studio is around the back.

93. * Applewood's Woodworking Studio and Gallery - David and Michelle Holzapfel. Tables, benches, burls and spalted wood. PO Box 66, 2802 Rte 9, Marlboro VT 05344. (802) 254-2908.holzapfelwoodworking.com. On I-91, take exit 2 and travel 8 miles west. We are right on Rte 9 at the turnoff toward Marlboro College.

94. * Matthew Tell Pottery - Matthew Tell. Wood-fired pottery, with earth tones and overlays. PO Box 232, 163 Potter's Rd, Marlboro VT 05344. (802) 254-8057. From Rte 9 going west, turn right onto Sunset Lake Rd. Go 4.6 miles, road will turn to gravel. Look for yellow sign (North Pond Rd) on the left. Studio is at the second driveway on North Pond Road on the left.

95. Chris Lann Designs - Chris Lann. Contemporary handcrafted fine sterling jewelry. 1420 Sunset Lake Rd, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 254-0383. From I-91, take exit 2 and head west. Follow Western Ave (Rte 9) for about 3 miles. Immediately after the Chelsea Royal Diner, turn right onto Sunset Lake Road. Studio is 2.75 miles on left.

96. Greg Moschetti, Painter - Greg Moschetti. Landscape oil paintings from imagination. 623 Kelly Rd, Dummerston VT 05301. (802) 689-0676. From Brattleboro take Rte 9 west for 2.7 miles. Just past Chelsea Royal Diner turn right on Sunset Lake Rd. Go 2.7 miles to Kelly Rd on right. Go through a barnyard and up a hill for 1.3 miles to the studio (the road ends here). The studio is a small building on the right of the drive. Park in the parking area just past the house on the right.

97. Orchard Street Pottery - Walter Slowinski. Woodfired salt-glazed pottery, branch handles. 658 Orchard St, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 257-1030. On I-91, take exit 2 onto Rte 9. Travel west on Rte 9, 0.1 mile and turn right onto Orchard St, the second street on the right. Travel north for 1.1 miles. The studio is on the left in the old brown barn, first house past the cemetery.

98. * Lesley Heathcote Studio - Lesley Heathcote. Pastels of animals, birds, and landscapes. 32 Larkin St, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 257-0951. From Rte 9, turn onto Williams St. Head down the hill past two houses and turn right onto Larkin St. We are in a three-story red house on the south side of the street.

99. Vermont Mosaics - Susan Rosano. Mosaic artworks, jewelry; handmade musical instruments. 82 Country Drive, Guilford VT 05301.(802) 254-6201. From Rte 9, Western Avenue, in West Brattleboro, turn onto Greenleaf Street at the intersection next to the 7-Eleven store. Stay on Greenleaf for about 0.75 mile when Greenleaf becomes Hinesberg Rd. (Continue for a total of about 3.75 miles on Hinesberg Rd.). When you see the sign for The Robb Family Farm turn left to stay on Hinesberg Road until you see Briggs Rd on the left. Briggs is a narrow dirt road. Turn at the first left onto Country Drive and find us in the first house on the right.

100. Jason E. Breen, Fine and Custom Woodwork - Jason Breen. Furniture, turnings, woodenware, accessories, cabinetry. 1197 Bonnyvale Rd, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 257-9993. From Rte 9W, turn south onto Bonnyvale Rd. Go 2.3 miles up and over a very steep hill. Driveway is on the right, uphill. Shop is on the right at the top of the driveway.

101. Vitriesse Glass Studio - Lucy Bergamini. Blown glass, functional, sculptural, colorful. 122 Birge St #21, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 379-0024. From Main ST in the middle of Brattleboro, turn west onto Canal St and travel to a right turn onto Birge ST. Find my studio on the left.

102. * Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery 2. Distinct, unique, eclectic Vermont crafts. 106 Main St, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 257-7044. From I-91, take exit 1 and go east on Rte 5 to Main St. Find us on the left side once the street levels out. Additional parking behind the gallery.

103. * Colorquilts - L. Carlene Raper. Hand-dyed quilts, pillows, wooden puzzles. 62 Spruce St, Brattleboro VT 05301. (802) 246-1313. Take exit 2 from I-91 and go east on Western Ave. Turn left onto Spruce Street; #62 is a purple house on the left.

104. R.U.S.T. - Darlene Eisenhuth. Smile-inducing, repurposed assemblage from wood and metal. 911 Dover Rd, South Newfane VT 05351. (802) 348-7141. From Rte 30 in Newfane, turn onto Grimes Hill Rd across from the Newbrook Elementary School. Grimes Hill Road becomes Dover Road in Williamsville. Follow through the Williamsville covered bridge and into South Newfane. Bear right at the stop sign, in front of the one-room schoolhouse, staying on Dover Road. Studio is located in the barn of a red farmhouse, circa 1850, 2.25 miles on left, and about 5.5 miles from Rte 30.

105. * Caryn King Studio - Caryn King. Paintings of animals, mixed media, giclees. 16 Miller Lane, South Newfane VT 05351. (802) 380-7006. In South Newfane, off Rte 30, turn left onto Williamsville Rd. Continue to its end, a concrete bridge, and turn left. At the post office (on the left), turn right onto Baker Brook Rd. Turn left onto Parish Hill and follow as it turns to the left and continues. Almost at the top of Parish Hill, turn left onto Miller Lane. Find our studio in the first house on the right with a big #16 on the garage.

106. Partridge Road Pottery - Ahren Ahrenholz. Woodfired functional stoneware pottery. 228 Partridge Rd, Dummerston VT 05346. (802) 257-4060. From I-91 traveling south, take exit 4 and go south on Putney Rd (Rte 5) toward Brattleboro. Turn right on School House Rd and travel 2 miles to Partridge Rd, a private road. My studio is the 4th driveway on the right. From 1-91 traveling north, take exit 3 and travel north on Putney Rd (Rte 5) toward Putney. Turn left onto East West Rd and travel 2 miles to Partridge Rd, a private road, and the fourth driveway on the right.

107. * Alchemy Arte - Fiona Morehouse. Unique handbuilt and wheel-thrown pottery. 659 West Hill Rd, Putney VT 05346. (802) 387-2252. From Westminster Rd in Putney, turn onto West Hill Rd and travel for 3.5 miles. Alchemy Arts studio will be located on your left just past the point where the road transitions from pavement to dirt.

108. Robert Du Grenier Glass Art Gallery - Robert Du Grenier. Handblown glass, sculpture, drinkware, decor. 1096 Rte 30, Townshend VT 05353. (802) 365-4400. On Rte 30 1.0 mile south of Townshend Village or 3.5 miles north of Newfane Village.

109. * Kim Eng Yeo. Floral, still life and landscape watercolors. PO Box 217, 628 Peaked Mountain Rd, Townshend VT 05353. (802) 365-4521. From Rte 30, in Townshend, turn onto Rte 35 (Grafton Rd) and head north for 0.1 mile. Turn right onto Peaked Mountain Rd (TH 29), opposite Grace Cottage Hospital. Drive up Peaked Mountain Rd for 0.6 mile and turn right into driveway at #628.

110. McBride & Rosser Studios - Robert McBride and Phyllis Rosser. Dynamic abstract paintings and sculptures. 17 Rockingham St, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 463-1992. On I-91 traveling south take exit 6, traveling north take exit 5 and follow signs into downtown. 17 Rockingham Street is an old firehouse building, just off the square. The studio is located on the second floor.

111. Flat Iron Exchange - Group show, paintings, drawings, mixed media. 51 the Square, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 460-0357. Flat Iron Exchange is a coffee shop located in downtown Bellows Falls at the corner of Bridge and Westminster streets.

112. Project Space 9 Gallery. George Norris-Brown & Jeane Cannon paintings. 9 Canal St., Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 463-3252. On I-91 traveling south take exit 6, traveling north take exit 5 and follow signs into downtown. Find the Exner Art Block off the downtown square on the way to the train station.

113. * Sherwin Art Glass - Christopher Sherwin. Unique collectible, hand-sculpted, blown glass. 33 Bridge St, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 376-5744. From I-91 traveling north, take exit 5. Make a slight right onto the I-91 access Rd/Westminster Street Hwy and go for 0.6 mile. Turn left onto US Rte 5/Calvin Coolidge Mem Hwy and go for 2.5 miles. Bear right at light onto N Westminster St and go 0.3 mile into the center of Bellows Falls. Turn right onto Bridge St, pass the post office on the right, cross canal bridge, and find me at #33 on the right. Traveling south on I-91 take exit 6 and bear right onto Rte 5S. Follow signs to Bellows Falls. Go left onto Bridge St and follow directions above.

114. * Tsuga Studios - Nicholas Kekic. Decorative and functional blown glass. 33 Bridge St, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 875-1825. Located next door to Sherwin Art Glass. Follow directions in that listing.

115. Flying Canvas Studio - Jeanette Staley. Prints, paintings, floorcloths, murals, collage. 201 Church Ave, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 463-9530. From the center of Bellows Falls, take Rte 121N toward Saxtons River, and travel for 1.1 miles. Turn at the sharp left onto Church Ave. My studio is on the right.

116. Canal Street Art Gallery - Emmett Dunbar. New cooperative gallery showing local artwork. 23 Canal ST, Rockingham VT 05101. (802) 289-0104. Traveling north on I-91, take exit 5 and travel five minutes on Rte 5 to the village of Bellows Falls. Canal St is just below and north of the main square and the gallery is located in the Exner Block on the canal. Traveling south on I-91, take exit 6 and travel to the village of Bellows Falls. Follow directions above.

117. Dellamano Glassware - Cathy Tretler. Hand-painted functional glassware. 7 Rockingham St, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 376-3264. From I-91S take exit 6, or traveling north take exit 5, and follow signs into downtown Bellows Falls. My studio is located on the first floor of 17 Rockingham St near the downtown square.

118. Clare Sullivan Adams. Oil paintings, monoprints, block prints, landscapes. 664 Cambridgeport Rd, Grafton VT 05141. (802) 380-5089. Located off Rte 121 in the village of Cambridgeport.

119. Mark Goodenough Metalworks - Mark Goodenough. Fabricated sheet metal wildlife sculpture. 4 Meeting House Rd, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (603) 313-0192. . Travel 5 miles north of Bellows Falls on Rte 103. Turn onto the south entrance of Meeting House Rd. We are the first house on the left, #4.

120. Ailyn Hoey - Charcoal, oil and pastel landscapes. 4 Meeting House Rd, Bellows Falls VT 05101. (802) 376-6333. Follow directions in the listing above.

The Vermont Crafts Council publishes a free map booklet with directions to participating sites. The Vermont Open Studio Guide is available throughout the state at Tourist Information Centers, galleries, and studios. Request a map on the VCC website, http://vermontcrafts.com/OSW/springmap.php or by calling 802-223-3380.

The Vermont Crafts Council premiered Open Studio Weekend in 1993 to increase the visibility of artists and craftspeople in Vermont and to foster an appreciation for the creative process and the role that artists and craftspeople play in the vitality of Vermont's communities.

The Vermont Crafts Council is a non-profit organization serving the Vermont visual arts community. Open Studio Weekend is supported by the Vermont Arts Council, the Point Radio station and by the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.

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15 Super Fresh Farmers Markets for Fall

Shop our Buffalo farmers markets like a pro. Even though the leaves are changing and the temps are cooler, farmers markets are still popping up all over some of our favorite neighborhoods – and they are filled with delicious fruits, vegetables, pastries, and artisanal goods. Truly the heart of the community, farmers and artisans gather with the area’s residents to celebrate the autumnal harvest. Here are my top fresh fall picks for the best local farmers markets.

Photo courtesy of the Elmwood Village Farmers Market

Saturday Markets

Elmwood/Bidwell Market, 8AM – 1PM, Bidwell Pkwy at Elmwood Ave, Buffalo Elmwood Village’s farmers market is located in Bidwell Park, a beautiful strip of parkway that’s right in the center of the Elmwood Village shopping district, which was named by the American Planning Association as one of the country’s 10 best neighborhoods. Start your morning off with a hand-warming coffee from Public Espresso, and then indulge in baked goods from Breadhive, confections from Butter Block, and pickles from Barrel + Brine. The market sports some of the best-of-the best veggies, fruit and fragrant floral arrangements. Open until November.

East Aurora Farmers Market, 7AM – 1PM, Grey St, East Aurora Make a trip to East Aurora to explore the Roycroft Campus and its flourishing artist community. The farmers market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am-1pm, and offers everything from vibrant flowers, fresh picked veggies, homemade soaps, raw honey and more. Also open on Wednesdays.

Williamsville Farmers Market, 8AM – 1PM, Spring St, Williamsville In a new location at Amherst Town Hall on Main Street. At the market, you’re met with live jazz or folk music, kids playing and families enjoying the sunny day. Grab a freshly made donut at Duke’s Donuts and a coffee from Kornerstone Coffee and peruse the locally grown fruits and vegetables, home-made sausage, natural fed beef, local wine, fresh cut flowers, herbs, breads, pies and more. Spend the morning or the whole day by bringing a picnic lunch and chilling in nearby Glen Park. This site offers a playground for the kids, picnic tables and the sparkling waters of Ellicott Creek that surround the island. Open until October 27.

Clarence Hollow Farmers Market, 8AM – 1PM, 10717 Main Street, Clarence Partake in the fresh local produce, jams and crafts of nearly 30 local vendors at New York State’s only “Rails to Trails” farmers market. Keep an eye on the Clarence Hollow Farmers Market’s special events too, which promise fun for the whole family. Open until late October.

Hamburg Farmers Market, 7:30AM – 1PM, Village of Hamburg Municipal Lot Going on 40 years of operation, the Hamburg Farmers Market’s chief motto is to “eat local, shop local and support local”. In addition to offering produce from farms only a stone’s throw away, this market also prides itself on teaching the community about sustainability, being environmentally friendly and nutritious care. Open until October 27.

Photo courtesy of the South Buffalo Farmers Market

Sunday Markets

South Buffalo Farmers Market, 9AM – 1PM, Cazenovia Park On the terrace of the Cazenovia (Caz) Park Casino you’ll find all the usual suspects of a local farmers market, flowers, fruits and veggies, and handmade goods. But it’s the free programming that makes the South Buffalo Farmers Market so special – free yoga, kids activities, live music, craft days and an end of season cookout. Open until September 30.

Kenmore Farmers Market, 9AM – 1PM, The Village Green, 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore The scent of fresh fruit and flowers is in the air at the Village Green in the Village of Kenmore. In addition to vendors selling local honey, tea, artisanal cheeses, spirits and more, you’ll find good eats from several local food trucks. Work off the calories you just ate with a little free yoga in the Green, too. Open until October 28.

Tuesday Markets

Downtown Country Market, 10AM – 2:30PM, Main St (between Church & Court), Buffalo Right in the heart of Buffalo, the 35th annual season of the Downtown Country Market is underway. The market is stocked with fresh produce from the region’s best farms while the sweet aroma of kettle corn and freshly baked donuts lingers in the air. Check out Buffalo Place’s website for a listing of all of the vendors that make this market so special. Also open on Thursdays. Open until October 29.

North Tonawanda Farmers Market, 7AM – 1PM, Payne & Robinson Sts, North Tonawanda Established in 1908, the city market has been a North Tonawanda staple for over 100 years. During the peak season, it’s one of the region’s largest outdoor markets, stocking everything from flowers and fruits to cheeses and cookies. You’ll find nearly everything under the sun here! Also open on Thursdays and Saturdays. All year round with peak season ending in late November.

Springville Farmers / Flea Market

Wednesday Markets Springville Farmers/Flea Market, 7AM – 5PM, 341 West Main St, Springville A truly American market, the Springville Farmers and Flea Market possesses a uniquely small town feel. Browse the baked goods and crafts from the local Amish community and fresh meats, from beef and pork to rabbit and other wild game. At the flea market, you’ll find a bevy of trinkets and antiques. All year round.

Thursday Markets

North Buffalo Farmers Market, 4PM – 7PM North Park Community School, 780 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo North Buffalo is a burgeoning shopping district with roots in the Italian community. The market offers an eclectic mix of all natural beef by Librock Beef, dairy free delicacies by Carla’s Crumby Creations, produce by Schwab Farm Market, and floral by Petrichor Flora. It’s time to freshen up your routine and make a trip to this local market! Open until late October.

Orchard Park Farmers and Artisans Market, 3PM – 7PM, 4050 North Buffalo St, Orchard Park The Orchard Park Farmers & Artisans Market is one of the newest farmers’ markets to hit the scene. Located in the Orchard Fresh parking lot, this market has food trucks including Lloyd Taco & Ted’s Hot Dogs. Keep up-to-date on their Facebook page, with vendors such as, Fetch! Dog Treats, 1801 Handcrafted, Weber’s Maple, Buffalo Cake Pops, and Kindred Kreek. Open until October 4.

West Seneca Farmers Market, 1250 Union Rd, West Seneca Located in Centennial Park, the West Seneca Farmers Market is filled with fantastic vendors, food, entertainment, weekly kid friendly activities, fun for the whole family and is dog friendly! Open until September 27.

Clinton-Bailey Farmers Market

Daily Markets

Clinton-Bailey Farmers Market, 7AM – 6PM, 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo The Clinton-Bailey Farmers Market can trace it’s roots back all the way to 1930, when it was conceived as a cooperative market for helping local business survive and thrive. Today, the market is still going strong. The spirit of the market’s longevity can be seen it’s accessibility – open every day at 7AM, and sometimes even as early as 6AM. Open year round with winter hours beginning November 1.

Bippert Farms Market & Bakery, 5240 Clinton St, Elma Priding itself on supplying quality ingredients to its loyal patrons, the Bippert Farms Market & Bakery has local treats and specials available all year long including home made pies, pastries and other unique treats and is supplying folks with the best quality produce from esteemed local growers. They also proudly raise their own beef, lamb, and pork with high quality meat available for purchase inside the market. The market also supports local businesses and carries a large variety of products from maple syrup, preserves, and raw honey. Open year round.

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Sunday, February 12th, 2017

International News:

--- "BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group says the world will benefit from having an "idiot" in the White House. Hassan Nasrallah said in a speech Sunday that his group is much stronger than when it was created in the early 1980s and should not be concerned about threats from the West. Referring to U.S. President Donald Trump, Nasrallah said "we are very optimistic that when an idiot settles in the White House and boasts about his idiocy, this is the beginning of relief for the oppressed around the world." Trump has vowed to take a stronger stance against Iran, which is a key sponsor of Hezbollah and other militant groups in the Middle East. The White House said Iran was "on notice" after it tested a ballistic missile."

Source: https://www.apnews.com/13159a09a1af43f0818ae7d091178a64/Hezbollah-leader-says-'idiot'-Trump-makes-him-optimistic

Additional source: http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-leader-of-hezbollah-says-trump-gives-1486936146-htmlstory.html

Domestic & International News:

--- "North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea early on Sunday, the first such test since U.S. President Donald Trump was elected, and his administration indicated that Washington would have a calibrated response to avoid escalating tensions. The test was likely to have been of an intermediate-range Musudan-class missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's military, not an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which the North has said it could test at any time. The launch marks the first test of Trump's vow to get tough on an isolated North Korean regime that last year tested nuclear devices and ballistic missiles at an unprecedented rate in violation of United Nations resolutions. A U.S. official said the Trump administration had been expecting a North Korean "provocation" soon after taking office and will consider a full range of options in response, but they would be calibrated to show U.S. resolve while avoiding escalation."

Source (also discusses the responses of other countries): http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-idUSKBN15Q0TE

Additional source: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senior-trump-aide-responds-to-north-korea-ballistic-test/

Domestic News:

--- "Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday called President Trump a “pathological liar,” while Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) reiterated that “a few” Republican senators are concerned about the president’s mental health. The strong words from two high-profile senators came as Democrats attacked Trump’s travel ban and said that members of his administration should be investigated or have security clearances suspended for recent comments or conversations with Russian officials."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/02/12/bernie-sanders-calls-trump-a-pathological-liar-al-franken-says-a-few-republicans-think-trump-is-mentally-ill/?utm_term=.53df9a23bd20

Interview of Sanders: http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/full-sanders-interview-president-is-a-pathological-liar-875536451517

Interview of Franken: http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2017/02/12/sotu-franken-fear-mongering.cnn

--- "WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official sidestepped repeated chances Sunday to publicly defend embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn, leaving the fate of one of President Donald Trump's senior aides uncertain following reports that he discussed U.S. sanctions with a Russian envoy before Trump's inauguration. The president, who spent the weekend at his private club in Florida, has yet to comment on Flynn's status. Nor has Vice President Mike Pence, who previously denied that Flynn had discussed sanctions with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the U.S. Pence and Flynn spoke twice on Friday, according to an administration official. Trump has told associates he is troubled by the situation, but he has not said whether he plans to ask Flynn to step down, according to a person who spoke with him recently. Flynn was a loyal Trump supporter during the campaign, but he is viewed skeptically by some in the administration's national security circles, in part because of his ties to Russia."

Source: https://www.apnews.com/d121224d1019406e82b3339004d0fa3f/Trump,-advisers-leave-embattled-Flynn's-status-uncertain

Additional source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-flynn-falls-under-growing-pressure-over-russia-contacts-trump-remains-silent/2017/02/12/2b58f31e-f15e-11e6-b9c9-e83fce42fb61_story.html?utm_term=.b3764c6d4d51

--- "Senior White House policy adviser Stephen Miller made the rounds on the Sunday talk shows over the weekend, and his comments about voter fraud have earned him justifiably dim reviews. The Washington Post's Philip Bump and Fact Checker Glenn Kessler dealt with those claims in depth. But amid all the baseless and false statements about electoral integrity, Miller did something even more controversial: He expanded upon his boss's views of whether judges are allowed to question President Trump's authority. And at one point, Miller even said Trump's national security decisions "will not be questioned.""

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/02/13/stephen-millers-audacious-controversial-declaration-trumps-national-security-actions-will-not-be-questioned/?utm_term=.99da037a8455

Additional source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/12/trump-administration-considering-narrower-travel-ban

More on Stephen Miller's background: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/stephen-miller-a-key-engineer-for-trumps-america-first-agenda/2017/02/11/a70cb3f0-e809-11e6-bf6f-301b6b443624_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop&utm_term=.a78d738a5cfc

Fact Check on Miller's claims about voter fraud: https://www.apnews.com/903fff6f9dce43db8d4e07e043c0bb11/AP-FACT-CHECK:-Trump-aide-peddles-false-vote-fraud-charge

Miller's defense of Conway's comments regarding Ivanka Trump's clothing line: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nordstrom-ivanka-trump-idUSKBN15R0S2

--- "WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Teachers from elementary school through college are telling students how to distinguish between factual and fictional news — and why they should care that there's a difference. As Facebook works with The Associated Press, FactCheck.org and other organizations to curb the spread of fake and misleading news on its influential network, teachers say classroom instruction can play a role in deflating the kind of "Pope endorses Trump " headlines that muddied the waters during the 2016 presidential campaign. "I think only education can solve this problem," said Pat Winters Lauro, a professor at New Jersey's Kean University who began teaching a course on news literacy this semester."

Source: https://www.apnews.com/869ef17ddfc34a2ab5bc5be038f6362b/The-new-civics-course-in-schools:-How-to-avoid-fake-news

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17 Super Fresh Local Farmers Markets

Shop our Buffalo farmers markets like a pro. Every May through October, farmers markets pop up all over some of our favorite neighborhoods and they are filled with delicious fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods. Truly the heart of the community, farmers and artisans gather with the area’s residents to celebrate the summer’s bounty. It’s full-green ahead and here are my top fresh picks for the best local farmers markets.

Photo courtesy of the Elmwood Village Farmers Market

Saturday Markets

Elmwood/Bidwell Market, 8AM – 1PM, Bidwell Pkwy at Elmwood Ave, Buffalo Elmwood Village’s farmers market is located in Bidwell Park, a beautiful strip of parkway that’s right in the center of the Elmwood Village shopping district, which was named by the American Planning Association as one of the country’s 10 best neighborhoods. Start your morning off with a frosty-cold, icy coffee brew from Public Espresso, and then indulge in baked goods from Breadhive, confections from Butter Block, and pickles from Barrel + Brine. The market sports some of the best-of-the best veggies and fruit and fragrant floral arrangements.

East Aurora Farmers Market, 7AM – 1PM, Grey St, East Aurora Make a trip to East Aurora to explore the Roycroft Campus and its flourishing artist community. The farmers market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am-1pm, and offers everything from vibrant flowers, fresh picked veggies, homemade soaps, raw honey and more. Also open on Wednesdays.

Williamsville Farmers Market, 8AM – 1PM, Spring St, Williamsville The farmers market is moving to its new location at Amherst Town Hall on Main Street. At the market, you’re met with live jazz or folk music, kids playing and families enjoying the sunny day under the green canopy of lush trees. Grab a freshly made donut at Duke’s Donuts and a coffee from Kornerstone Coffee and peruse the locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally made sausage, natural fed beef, local wine, fresh cut flowers, herbs, breads, pies and more. Spend the morning or the whole day by bringing a picnic lunch and chilling in nearby Glen Park. This site offers a playground for the kids, picnic tables and the sparkling waters of Ellicott Creek that surround the island

Clarence Hollow Farmers Market, 8AM – 1PM, 10717 Main Street, Clarence Partake in the fresh local strawberries, asparagus, jams and crafts of nearly 30 local vendors at New York State’s only “Rails to Trails” farmers market. Keep an eye on the Clarence Hollow Farmers Market’s special events too, which promise fun for the whole family.

Hamburg Farmers Market, 7:30AM – 1PM, Village of Hamburg Municipal Lot Going on 40 years of operation, the Hamburg Farmers Market’s chief motto is to “eat local, shop local and support local”. In addition to offering produce from farms only a stone’s throw away, this market also prides itself on teaching the community about sustainability, being environmentally friendly and nutritious care.

Photo courtesy of the South Buffalo Farmers Market

Sunday Markets

South Buffalo Farmers Market, 9AM – 1PM, Cazenovia Park On the terrace of the Cazenovia (Caz) Park Casino you’ll find all the usual suspects of a local farmers market, flowers, fruits and veggies, and handmade goods. But it’s the free programming that makes the South Buffalo Farmers Market so special – free yoga, kids activities, live music, craft days and a Christmas in July celebration.

Kenmore Farmers Market, 9AM – 1PM, The Village Green, 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore The scent of fresh fruit and flowers is in the air at the Village Green in the Village of Kenmore. In addition to vendors selling local honey, tea, artisanal cheeses, spirits and more, you’ll find good eats from several local food trucks. Work off the calories you just ate with a little free yoga in the Green, too.

Tuesday Markets

Downtown Country Market, 10AM – 2:30PM, Main St (between Church & Court), Buffalo Right in the heart of Buffalo, the 35th annual season of the Downtown Country Market is underway. Steps away from the daily concerts at M&T Plaza, the market is stocked with fresh produce from the region’s best farms while the sweet aroma of kettle corn and freshly baked donuts lingers in the air. Check out Buffalo Place’s website for a listing of all of the vendors that make this market so special. Also open on Thursdays.

North Tonawanda Farmers Market, 7AM – 1PM, Payne & Robinson Sts, North Tonawanda Established in 1908, the city market has been a North Tonawanda staple for over 100 years. During the summer peak, it’s one of the region’s largest outdoor markets, stocking everything from flowers and fruits to cheeses and cookies. You’ll find nearly everything under the sun here! Also open on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Springville Farmers / Flea Market

Wednesday Markets Springville Farmers/Flea Market, 7AM – 5PM, 341 West Main St, Springville A truly American market, the Springville Farmers and Flea Market possesses a uniquely small town feel. Browse the baked goods and crafts from the local Amish community and fresh meats, from beef and pork to rabbit and other wild game. At the flea market, you’ll find a bevy of trinkets and antiques.

Thursday Markets

North Buffalo Farmers Market, 4PM – 7PM North Park Community School, 780 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo North Buffalo is a burgeoning shopping district with roots in the Italian community. The market offers an eclectic mix of all natural beef by Librock Beef, dairy free delicacies by Carla’s Crumby Creations, produce by Schwab Farm Market, and floral by Petrichor Flora. It’s time to freshen up your routine and make a trip to this local market!

Orchard Park Farmers and Artisans Market, 3PM – 7PM, 4050 North Buffalo St, Orchard Park The Orchard Park Farmers & Artisans Market is one of the newest farmers’ markets to hit the scene. Located in the Orchard Fresh parking lot, this market has food trucks including Lloyd Taco & Ted’s Hot Dogs. Keep up-to-date on their Facebook page, with vendors such as, Fetch! Dog Treats, 1801 Handcrafted, Weber’s Maple, Buffalo Cake Pops, and Kindred Kreek.

West Seneca Farmers Market, 1250 Union Rd, West Seneca Located in Centennial Park, the West Seneca Farmers Market is filled with fantastic vendors, food, entertainment, weekly kid friendly activities, fun for the whole family and is dog friendly!

Friday Markets

The Market at Graycliff Join the folks at the currently under restoration, Frank Lloyd Wright designed Graycliff Estate for the summertime market. Walk the gardens as part of Gardens Buffalo Niagara open gardens, and stay for dinner with The Cheesy Chick food truck and several great vendors!

Clinton-Bailey Farmers Market

Daily Markets

Clinton-Bailey Farmers Market, 7AM – 6PM, 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo The Clinton-Bailey Farmers Market can trace it’s roots back all the way to 1930, when it was conceived as a cooperative market for helping local business survive and thrive. Today, the market is still going strong. The spirit of the market’s longevity can be seen it’s accessibility – open every day at 7AM, and sometimes even as early as 6AM.

Bippert Farms Market & Bakery, 5240 Clinton St, Elma Priding itself on supplying quality ingredients to its loyal patrons, the Bippert Farms Market & Bakery has local treats and specials available all year long including jome made pies, pastries and other unique treats and is supplying folks with the best quality produce from esteemed local growers. They also proudly raise their own beef, lamb, and pork with high quality meat available for purchase inside the market. The market also supports local businesses and carries a large variety of products from maple syrup, preserves, and raw honey.

Moving Markets

Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market, various locations, check Mobile Market site for details This community centered organization focuses on economic growth, social education and nutritional knowledge through healthy foods. The MAP Mobile Market affords the organization the opportunity to spread the message of health and eating well to every corner of the city, operating the market Tuesday-Friday of each week. Check out the MAP site for Mobile Market locations and times.

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7 Classic Buffalo Bars Perfect for Thanksgiving Eve

Tonight is one of my favorite nights of the year for catching up with old friends over a cold beer and good conversation. Buffalo’s classic pubs and taverns offer the perfect venue.

These spots have woven their way into Buffalo’s fabric over the decades and are linchpins of their neighborhoods. Some are holdovers from the city’s blue collar era when nearby millworkers ended each day with a cold one. Others attract a crowd with their one-of-a-kind atmosphere. All of these taverns are a window into Buffalo’s personality and soul – comfortable, cozy spots where the conversation, catching up and friendliness flows as freely as the beer from the taps.

Here are seven classic bars and taverns for you to consider exploring on this night before Thanksgiving:

Founding Fathers Pub This has been my go-to bar since I first turned 21. Former social studies teacher Mike Driscoll operates this presidential themed bar packed to the gills with presidential paraphernalia, from campaign posters to placemats featuring the miniaturized portrait of every Commander in Chief. Driscoll is quick with a trivia question while you’re at the bar; he also serves as quizmaster at the bar’s trivia night on the first Tuesday of every month. With free popcorn and nachos to boot, it’s no wonder Esquire and Buzzfeed each named this bar one of the most unique in the country.

Arty’s Grill Located in the shadow of Buffalo’s towering Central Terminal, this bar hearkens back to a time when taverns and gin mills dotted the streets of Buffalo’s Polonia neighborhood. Take advantage of one of their frequent drink specials – think less than $2 for a Genny – and grab a bulletin from St. Stanislaus near the door on your way out to convince the missus you were at church instead of imbibing.

The Blackthorn Pub South Buffalo is a place where “everybody knows your name,” and perhaps nowhere embodies the cozy and close-knit character of this historically Irish neighborhood better than the Blackthorn Pub, a Seneca Street mainstay for over 40 years. Tim Russert, the late South Buffalo native moderator of NBC’s Meet The Press, loved this place, and Guy Fieri featured it on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”

Photo courtesy of Ulrich’s

Ulrich’s 1868 Tavern The oldest tavern in Buffalo, celebrating its sesquicentennial next year, is a special spot for my family. My great-great grandfather, George Dobmeier, owned this tavern on the northern edge of downtown in the 1890s before it became Ulrich’s. A picture of him in front of Dobmeier’s Tavern still rests on one of the walls; my great-grandmother used to tell stories to my grandmother of peeling potatoes there as a little girl to help her parents with meal prep. That Ulrich’s, once a stalwart of Buffalo’s German quarter, still exists after all these years is a testament to them and all the owners since.

Cole’s Cole’s has been a staple of the Elmwood Village since 1934. There is probably over 80 years’ worth of decorations in here, too: bison and elk heads, merry-go-round horses and high school and college pennants adorn the wood-paneled walls, booths and ceiling. Aside from the old-school atmosphere, Cole’s also has three dozen beers on tap and a full pub-grub menu.

Gene McCarthy’s photo by Eric Frick

Gene McCarthy’s Back in Buffalo’s industrial heyday, scores of grain scoopers laboring in the silos dotting the Buffalo River whet their whistles after a long workday at nearby watering holes. One of those pubs was Gene McCarthy’s, a mainstay in Buffalo’s Old First Ward for over 50 years. These days, Gene’s also rocks an impressive craft beer selection thanks to the adjoining Old First Ward Brewing Company, and makes “McCarthy’s Style” wings – tossed in a tangy blend of bbq sauce, bleu cheese and hot sauce – that might just be some of the best in the city.

The Glen Park Tavern The village of Williamsville has a history nearly as long as Buffalo’s – dating back to the early 19th century – so it should come as no surprise to find a classic tavern here, too. The Glen Park Tavern just celebrated 130 years in business. Stop in at the tavern’s original mahogany bar, order a pint, and give thanks for a village – and a region – filled with great classic bars.

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