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Whether you are young or old, everyone values being able to move with the rhythm of a beat.  In every nightclub, ballroom or family reunion, there are some people who can dance and other who can’t.  Well, no matter which side of the fence you fall upon, the Buffalo Dance Festival is returning to our area on Saturday July 31^st.  On the University of Buffalo’s North Campus, inside the Center for the Arts, is where it all goes down this weekend.

There will be three different, highly acclaimed dance companies.  LehrerDance, Configuration Dance Theatre and The Bill Evans Dance Company will be featured.  The dance companies will be on hand to provide master dance classes during the afternoon.  And afterwards, they will provide a dynamic show for the general public.

If you are interested in attending the dance classes, be sure to sign up ahead of time.  And those who would like to be in the audience Saturday night, tickets are $22 for general public and $17 for students.

There seems to be something exciting happening every week here in Buffalo, so be sure to check the city calendar for updates!

Where’s the protein? Why, at the Red Mill Inn, of course.

And right now, thanks to Groupon, you can get all the protein you need for half-off.

That’s right! You can get $30 worth of eats and drinks at the Red Mill Inn in Williamsville for $15.

The Red Mill Inn has everything you need to fill up your stomach and quench your thirst. Their dinner menu includes a variety of traditional American prime rib and seafood. The prime rib is slow-roasted and served in 10-ounce, 16-ounce, and 32-ounce proportions. The seafood selection includes pan-seared scallops, and a king crab dinner tipping the scales at one pound.

For lunch, burgers are the featured eat and a Sunday brunch buffet that includes eggs Benedict, roasted turkey, au gratin potatoes, and champagne.

This offer is good through January 27, 2011, is limited to 2 per person and you can buy multiple as gifts. The deal is also limited to 1 per table, 2 per table of 6 or more.

Don’t miss out on the chance to give your stomach the protein and stop by the Red Mill Inn soon.

Mid-size cities get a bad reputation. In Buffalo, you have probably heard some good-natured ribbing like, “There’s nothing going on in Buffalo besides the Bills football team.” Well, the next time someone says that, please be sure to respond with, “Obviously, you don’t read the BusinessWeekly very often.”

BusinessWeekly has ranked the Buffalo-Niagra Metro Area #7 on its list of America’s Strongest Economies for 2010.

Some of the attributes that stood out for Buffalo were:

• 17,400 online ads for jobs in June, up 25% from last year
• staffing giant Manpower’s third quarter survey indicated Buffalo had the number one job prospect outlook

and

• strong opportunities in the areas of manufacturing, banking/finance, and hotel/tourism

Did I mention that Niagra Falls is one of the popular tourist attractions in the United States?

Hockey is one of the only sports, besides boxing itself, where fighting is considered “part of the game”.
No one knew that part of the game better than the 1992 Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo, New York has always been considered a hard-working, blue collar town, but their NHL team took that image to a new level in the early 90’s. 

Askmen.com named the 1992 Sabres as one of the Top 10 Most Intimidating Teams of All-Time.

No team had ever

• amassed more penalty minutes in a season
• had separate players (3) with more than 300 penalty minutes each
• been home to a player who’s habit of fighting with his shirt off

The Rob Ray Rule was instituted by the NHL to prevent any other player from taking off his shirt while engaged in “fisticuffs”.

You gotta love a sports league that calls fighting “fisticuffs” in its rulebook. You gotta love the ‘92 Sabres.

There are many ways to join the Go Green Pennsylvania movement, but did you know that not running your engine idly can help?

E Square Capital, did you know that letting your engine run for more than 30 seconds without moving burns more gas than restarting your car?

Instead of going through a drive through restaurant and waiting to receive your food, walk in and order your food. Not only will you save energy and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide you emit by walking in, but the exercise your body gets from taking the time will make you feel great.

Try this the next time you get the urge for something hot from your favorite drive-through restaurant. Tell a friend if you noticed any difference.

Go Green New York!

Buffalo will bring a classic film to its Movies on The Meadow summer series at The Parkside Lounge.

“Dial M for Murder” directed by British filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock will be featured on July 14. Alfred Hitchcock is considered the founder of the film genre “psychological thriller“. Hitchcock had the rare ability to take otherwise normal situations and make them terrifying due to the suspense of not knowing what may happen next. Some of his films that used this technique include:

• To Catch A Thief
• Psycho

and

• The Birds

For instance, in “The Birds”, Hitchcock basically made a frightening movie based off the concept of regular city birds suddenly deciding that they didn’t like being fed bread crumbs anymore. “Dial M for Murder” was adapted from a play and is considered one of Hitchcock’s best films.

Showtime stars at 8PM. The Parkside Lounge is located inside of Delaware Park in downtown Buffalo.

Thurman. It is not a very common name, but when you say it in the city of Buffalo, it rings bells. Former running back Thurman Thomas is probably considered neck-to-neck with quarterback Jim Kelly as the best Buffalo Bills player of all time. Thomas helped the Bills reach for Super Bowls in a row during the early 90’s.

The Bills have struggled to make the NFL playoffs since the days of Thurman “Thermal” Thomas, but we may have reason to smile again in Buffalo thanks to the arrival of rookie of the year hopeful running back C.J. Spiller.

The Bills picked C.J. in the 2010 NFL Draft with their first pick.

Spiller arrives in Buffalo after nearly winning the Heisman Trophy for the nation’s best college player at Clemson University. Spiller is almost the same height and weight that Thurman Thomas played at. Even more uncanny?He has the same speed, moves, and could possibly be an even better pass catcher than Thurman. This may be saying a lot, but the following video entitled “C.J. Spiller -The next great Buffalo Bill” may convince you.

The Taste of Buffalo just got bigger. The annual festival, which takes place at Delaware Avenue on July 10th from 11am to 9pm generated 450,000 people in 2009. City officials are expecting to welcome over a half million visitors this year. The Taste of Buffalo is the largest 2 day food festival in the United States.

Consider this: the Taste of Chicago takes place in the third largest city in the nation. According to the 2000 Census, Buffalo has a population of 292,648. That means that great food and an exhibition of over 60 restaurants brings in nearly double the city population in one weekend! The festival will continue on July 11th from 11AM to 7PM.

There are many great events taking place this summer in Buffalo, but don’t be the one person in Buffalo that everyone asks, “Why didn’t I see you at the Taste this weekend?”

There is so much to choose from this weekend when it comes to getting out and celebrating the Fourth of July holiday! And a lot of people who call Buffalo home like to get out and picnic and celebrate all week long. But it’s especially nice when you can do something with family and friends that is FREE and entertaining.

This year there are two great opportunities to get out and celebrate Independence Day:

• The Friendship Festival – The Canadians will celebrate America’s birthday with you on their side! This annual event consists of free concerts, food, family activities, craft shows, parades, children activities, cultural events, and fireworks.

OR:

• Take a Historical Cruise – Take a cruise on the Miss Buffalo Cruise Line. This is an opportunity to learn about the rich history in Buffalo’s role as part of the “Gateway to the West.” Reservations for a Miss Buffalo cruise can be made by calling (716)856-6696.

See the full list of Buffalo events!

Where will you go to see the fireworks in Buffalo?

How many times have you heard that dogs look like their masters? Well, I’ve heard this a million times and think about it as I’m passing by people walking their best friends.

I just came across an article on CNN.com that shows pictures comparing dogs who look like their owners. But are some of these photos really demonstrating this idea or are they just barking up the wrong tree! You decide!

View the images on CNN.com! Which is your favorite?

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