Are you interested in the real thing? Ready to step off the Interstate and discover an authentic American city? Does great American architecture fascinate you? Are you a fan ofFrank Lloyd Wright,Louis Sullivan andH.H. Richardson? Does theAmerican Arts & Crafts Movement and the work of theRoycrofters have a place in your home and heart? Do you enjoy botanical gardens and the parks ofFrederick Law Olmsted? Does African American heritage and theUnderground Railroad arouse your curiosity? Are you interested in American originals like artistCharles Burchfield? Do the crosscurrents ofmodern and contemporary art excite your imagination? Do you savor road food andhard-to-find regional dishes? Do you collectantiques and treasure the undiscovered, off beat and overlooked? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, make plans to visit Buffalo — a great American road trip.
What's happening
CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY :
Tired of the lines at the malls? Looking for unique shops in a charming neighborhood? Look no further. Every Friday from now until December 19th, most stores along Elmwood Avenue will be open until 9 p.m. Shop at one-of-a-kind boutiques for unusual gifts for those special people this holiday season. Grab a hot chocolate at one of the cafes and stroll beneath the holiday lights that line the Elmwood Village, one of the American Planning Association’s Ten Great Neighborhoods in the United States. More...
feature attraction
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TOURS: The Focus Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House Complex is held every 4th Saturday, year-round. The tour reveals how the Martin House is the creation of a brilliant architect and his client. Expert storyteller, Duane Churchill, unravels Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius in weaving a portrait of Darwin Martin into the fabric of this breathtaking residence. Visitors also have the opportunity to visit buildings in the Martin House complex that are not included on the basic tour, including the Barton House and Gardener’s Cottage. More…
COMING SOON
FOR THE ARTS & CRAFTS LOVER: The Annual Roycrofters At-Large (RALA) winter art festival will take place on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th, at East Aurora Middle School on Main Street across from the Roycroft Campus. Featuring more than 35 artisans with unique hand made quality items, this is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. More…
IN THE NEWS
THE TIMES ON BUFFALO ARCHITECTURE:
Buffalo’s amazing collection of 19th and 20th Century architecture was featured on the cover of the Nov. 16, 2008 edition of the New York Times Arts & Leisure section in an article aptly titled “Saving Buffalo’s Untold Beauty”. The article dominated the front page of the Arts & Leisure section with a breathtaking photo of Daniel Burnham’s Ellicott Square Building as seen from Louis Sullivan’s Guaranty Building. The subhead makes the case for Buffalo right up front: “The Home to Some of the Greatest American Architecture Tries to Balance the Past With the Future.” Read the entire article and check out the slide show. More...
BUFFALO SPOTLIGHT
MUSEUM OPENING:
After almost ten years of planning, fundraising and construction, the New Burchfield Penney Art Center opened to the public on November 22, 2008. Designed by Gwathmey, Siegel & Associates Architects, the 84,000 square foot building is dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and distinguished artists of Western New York State. It houses more than 7,500 works and contains the largest public collection of works by one of America’s greatest watercolorists, Charles E. Burchfield. More...
WALKS, TALKS & TOURS
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHITECTURE:
With the turning of the leaves, now is the perfect time to plan a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s scenic Graycliff Estate. Plan a visit for the fall holiday season to this architectural jewel that offers sweeping views of Lake Erie, Canada and beyond. Graycliff is closed Thanksgiving Day, but will open with an extended tour schedule on Friday, November 28th, and tours will continue all weekend, with more five tours everyday, beginning at 11 a.m. Reservations are necessary for all tours. More…
