Buffalo Spree

Western New York's lifestyle magazine, showcasing food & dining, arts & entertainment, personalities, architecture, & more.

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The July/August issue of Spree hits shelves next week.

Inside, Donna Hoke brings together four Broadway vets, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Bethany Moore, Darryl Semira, and Robert Creighton, for a candid conversation about why they call Buffalo home.

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Meet James Chatto. The Toronto-based food and drink writer, award-winning journalist, puppeteer/puppetmaker, is the co-author of “Acquired Tastes: The Lives and Recipes of Eight Culinary Ambassadors.”

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✍️ Christa Glennie

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Estate sales aren't just "stuff." Rooms carry the rhythm of daily living and every object reflects a story.

Rachel Eastlack explores the experience, plus a roundup of local antiquing resources for your next treasure hunt: https://t.co/954lxJw9vG

Photos by Stephen Gabris

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It won't be long until we gather to celebrate the over 300 winners of this year's readers' and contributors' polls. Will you be there?

Grab your tickets early - this one always sells out! https://t.co/jRCtUdCIDc

This year's event will support our friends at @feedmorewny

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More than a neighborhood music festival, Kenmore Porchfest is helping shape the future of WNY's music scene.

Meagan Doxtad explores how the event is supporting the next generation of local musicians in the June issue of Buffalo Spree. https://t.co/R7R7BuzOED

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The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration returns to Niagara-on-the-Lake, July 16–18. One of our food editor's favorite summer events, the long weekend includes tastings, flights, chef pairings, and winemakers from around the world.

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Writer Janelle Harb interviewed the mastermind behind Chickpea Magazine, Rochester’s Cara Livermore. Learn more about Livermore’s beautiful publication and score a recipe for her Lemon Blueberry Loaf in this month’s issue of Buffalo Spree.

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Calling all movie lovers 🍿 Whether you're catching a film at a historic theater, watching under the stars at the drive-in, or discovering a new movie podcast, Christopher Schobert's summer cinema guide has plenty of inspiration for your next outing.

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Happy Pride 🌈 from Buffalo Spree

June 2013 Cover Photo by kc kratt

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Spree Food Editor Christa Glennie rounds up WNY's latest restaurant openings. An exciting addition this month? Loulou Cuisine.

From the brothers behind Hearth + Press, the new Lebanese restaurant at Hertel and Main pairs authentic cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere.

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3 must-see concerts in June.

June’s live music lineup is stacked, but Jeff Miers narrows it down to the shows that make the cut: https://t.co/rhMT7B3yAA

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Buffalo's history lives in its streets.

Poetry professor and preservationist Max Stephan is reviving Buffalo’s historic landscapes one cobblestone at a time.

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Story by Danielle Ossher
Photos by Stephen Gabris

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A Williamsville backyard turned unexpected oasis.

How did Mark Weppner and Leo Rodriguez bring English garden charm to what was once a simple suburban yard? Check out the June HOME feature in Spree: https://t.co/PNqB6hkZua

Story by Tara Erwin
Photos by Stephen Gabris

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The Medina Triennial (June 6-September 7) transforms Medina into one of the country’s most ambitious contemporary art experiences, a free, walkable showcase of 39 artists from around the world.

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If May felt like a blur, you’re not alone.

In her latest column for Spree, Kate Welshofer reminds us there’s usually something to appreciate in the pause.

Read “The Lost Month”: https://t.co/mrkTWM4TDP

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Farmers market season is one of the best times to live (and cook) in WNY. For over 15 years, we’ve been running an extensive list of local farmers markets, and we hope this one encourages you to get out and explore the region and its bounty.

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The Quick 6: "Pericles, Prince of Tyre"

Donna Hoke breaks down the story behind the rarely staged work as Shakespeare in Delaware Park prepares for the first-ever production of “Pericles,” opening June 18.

Read June's Quick 6 in Buffalo Spree: https://t.co/iAxQPjS8f6

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED - Congratulations to Hanna Broughton of North Collins. Check your email.

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GIVEAWAY ☀️ Win two tickets to Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Summer Solstice Garden Party!

June 27, 2026 | 6pm-9pm

ENTER TO WIN: https://t.co/x8B5AJrRXb
Deadline to enter: Monday, May 25

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When you sit down to a meal on a working farm, our food editor Christa Glennie writes, “The sun on your shoulders, the warm and fragrant soil, and the delicate hum of farm life gently remind you that this is no ordinary meal.”

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The Annual Appeal for Catholic Charities of Buffalo provides food, housing support, mental health care, and vital services that reach tens of thousands of our neighbors each year.

Learn more or make a gift today: https://t.co/0k7kHO2AQB

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