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Alex O. Levy: American Artist, Art Deco Painter

Alexander O. Levy was the art director at the Larkin Soap Company from 1913 -1925.  While he was a nationally famous artist,  you may be more familiar with his art as seen on reproductions of many of the Larkin catalog covers on view on the first floor of the Larkin at Exchange Building. The Burchfield-Penney … Continued

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A Pie-Eyed Night With Peggy O’Neil

On Saturday, January 31st, (716) GAL-LERY, located inside the Hydraulic Hearth, the opening brunch of A Pie Eyed Night With Peggy O’Neil will take place! This is the newest exhibition by local artist, Mickey Harmon. Harmon will also work with Margaret Finan to write a hand-illustrated book with a foreword from historian Chris Hawley.

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Scrabble®Fest in Larkin Square!

Scrabble® buff? Participate in Scrabble®Fest on January 14th, 2015 from 5-7pm at The Filling Station! Each participant plays two games. The highest scorer advances to the final tournament. This event is open to the public and onlookers are welcome! The entry fee is a $15 donation to Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara. Literacy New York’s mission is to open pathways … Continued

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Ethan Cox speaks about the history of brewing in Buffalo!

Join us on January 31st for one of the first Larkin Square Author Series book talks of the new year! Ethan Cox, co-author of Buffalo Beer: a History of Brewing in the Nickel City, will present an informal book talk and signing at the Filling Station Restaurant (745 Seneca St.) from 1:15-2pm. He is one of several speakers who … Continued

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2014 Holiday Vendor Market

Join us this Friday, December 19th from 10am-2pm in the Larkin at Exchange Building for the annual Holiday Vendor Market! The market will feature over 30 vendors selling their crafts, desserts, gifts, and more! The market will be located in the main lobby and surrounding areas. From 12-12:30pm the Caroling Counselors, a group of local … Continued

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BFLO Distilling Co. coming to Larkinville!

Our little stretch of Seneca Street in Larkinville is now home to two breweries, Community Beer Works at the Hydraulic Hearth,  716 Swan St. and Flying Bison Brewing Company,  840 Seneca St. In spring 2015 they will be joined by BFLO Distilling Company at 860 Seneca Street.  Saturday afternoons in Buffalo will take on a whole new … Continued

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The Larkin Square Author Series Announces Cathy Gildiner!

The Larkin Square Author Series Announces Cathy Gildiner to speak on Tuesday, January 13th, 5:30-6:45pm, in the Filling Station Restaurant! Cathy Gildiner is the author of Too Close To The Falls and After the Falls, the first two in a three part memoir series. The final book in the series, Coming Ashore is her most … Continued

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Perfect Holiday weekend in Buffalo!

We love December in Buffalo! This first weekend of December is shaping up to be a fun one! Thanks to Buffalo Rising and the Buffalo News Gusto for always providing great ideas for big and small activities around town!  This weekend I have a friend coming to Buffalo from NYC. I am excited to show … Continued

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The Hydraulic Hearth Announces “Bagels and Brooze”!

Your wishes have been granted: starting this Saturday, BreadHive will be taking over the Hydraulic Hearth kitchen, offering tasty, gourmet bagels and spreads. The bagels will be freshly baked in the Hearth’s wood burning stove and garnished with an assortment of the most delicious sounding spreads imaginable, some of which include: the Old Man Brooklyn (cream cheese, lox, capers, tomato, red … Continued

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