This is Festival Fest--the thing I do where I talk about things to do in Western New York.
A lot of you asked me--well, you've asked a lot of things and some of them I don't want to get into but a lot of you asked what was going to happen to my chair once we started to get into some winter weather.
Well, long story boring, I have snow tires and flames. Click the video to see the transformation.
I got an invite to a hidden gem in Buffalo and it was a perfect place test out my new wheels--the Buffalo Arts Studio. What better building than the place where they made the Model T? I'm like the Henry Ford of festivals now...or something.
The studio is currently hosting its Annual Resident Artist Exhibition and Sale. Executive Director Alma Carrillo explained, "you can find original pieces of artwork and they're very affordable. They're for all prices and all tastes."
It's a great spot for whether you just need a break or just a cool spot to hang out and you can see a lot of things you probably haven't seen before
Want more local spots to shop? East Aurora, Kenmore and the Hotel Henry are all options
There's the 4th Annual Elm Street Holiday Market in East Aurora Saturday, December 15th
The 7th annual Stop, Sip and Shop on the Blocks with Santa in Kenmore Thursday December 13th from 4 to 8.
Hotel Henry's Holiday Market is Sunday, December 16th
In music this week we have the Musicians of Buffalo Christmas Event Tralf Music Hall December 15th
Thursday December 13th from Buffalo to Broadway starring Broadway and Buffalo's own Carman Ruby Floyd and Charles Czarnecki at Denton's in Getzville.
And baby it's cold outside but it's 98 Degrees Christmas at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino on Wednesday December 14th
Jingle Falls USA in Niagara Falls, New York continues December 15th with a day full of events around town including their first Santa Con bar crawl.
Gingerbread Wonderland at the Niagara Culinary Institute is going on now until December 22nd. It boasts the largest life size gingerbread village in Western New York.
And...Oh For the Love of Christmas!
The Buffalo Pug and Small Breed Dog Rescue will be hosting it annual SANTA PAWS on Sunday, December 16th 2-6 pm in East Aurora. You can get your pet's picture taken with Santa Claus.
And finally you filthy animals Buffalo Zoo hosts Breakfast with Santa on the 15th
Big thanks to our friends and fans here at the Buffalo Art Studio for hosting this week and I'll leave you with a final thought: why is egg the only kind of nog?
See you next time!
A reminder that you can always send your events to festivalfest@wgrz.com.
NOTICE: Due to a special assignment, Kate is out of the office this week, Any new Festival Fest events surrounding the weekend of December 22nd and 23rd that are submitted now will be shared online only.
Thank you for your cooperation and feel free to share any and all future events for future installments of Festival Fest. Cheers!