Buffalo Spree - March 2011

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	What we don’t talk about when we talk about WNY sports What is it that keeps us away from a steady stream of exciting, affordable games being played against some of the finest teams in the nation? Christopher Schobert
	Education 101: The myth of good teacher/bad teacher "I’m not suggesting there are no exceptionally good or bad teachers ... just as highly exceptional teachers are very rare, so are seriously bad ones." Bruce Adams
	Q&A: John M. Laping Planning for the future by honoring the past Barry A. Muskat
	Cool Stuff: Rare, beautiful—and ours Items from the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library's rare book collection are brought out for public exhibition on a rotating basis, depending on condition and conservation requirements. Elizabeth Licata
	The Graystone—Can this building be saved? A waiting game at the Graystone.
	From the Editor Spree writers and editors are always finding that before we can talk about the present and future, it is almost always necessary to explore the past Elizabeth Licata
Archive » Eat
	Cooking under the influence Beer-themed recipes with Chef Joe George Joe George
	What We Want: Merguez Sausage During their colonial rule of North Africa, the French adopted a version of merguez now considered part of France’s national cuisine. Christa Glennie Seychew
	Designing the undead with Zilly Rosen An interview with cake artist Zilly Rosen. Matthew Biddle
	On the Line: Chef James D. Roberts Country club chefs are often doomed to a life of preparing prime rib and other buffet standards, but that can’t be said of New Orleans-native Chef James Roberts. Christa Glennie Seychew
	Take One: Blue Monk Blue Monk packs a punch that matches its hype. A recent trip removed any doubt regarding the pub’s ability to exceed sky-high expectations. Julia Burke
	Budget Crunch: Bingo's Dim Sum Dim yum!
	We'll Drink to That: Warm winter cocktails Warm spirits add heat to cool weather Julia Burke
	Dashing Duos: Four chefs share their favorite beer pairings Buffalo chefs offer up favorite food pairings for Imperial Stout, Brown Ale,Porter and India Pale Ale Christa Glennie Seychew
Archive » On the Town
	Hot 5: An examination of feminine strength The Analytical Psychology Society of Western New York screens "Dangerous Beauty" Christopher Schobert
	Sounds of the City: Dmitry Shostakovich The BPO performs Shostakovich, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky on March 19.
	Sounds of the City: That 1 Guy Catch the musical innovation of That 1 Guy. Ron Ehmke
	Hearing color, seeing sound: Synesthesia in art Nancy Weekly talks about a conference she attended that included neurologists, artists, synesthetes, art historians, and curators. "At the end of my presentation, members of the audience were... Bruce Adams
	Romeo and Juliet at Shea’s "...the names involved in Romeo are an indication of how acclaimed the Neglia-BPO connection is." Christopher Schobert
	Sounds of the City: The Levon Helm Band The Band's former drummer is back. Ron Ehmke
	Hot 5: Lady Gaga at HSBC Arena The Gaga show rolls into Buffalo Christopher Schobert
	Hot 5: Tavern Night at Old Fort Niagara This sold out event is a popular annual fundraiser Christopher Schobert
	Sounds of the City: Jonathan Richman It’s been a while since he’s hit Buffalo, so expect an eager crowd. Ron Ehmke
	Theater: Springing awake Darwin McPherson's picks for the beginning of Buffalo's spring theater season. Darwin McPherson
	March 2011 Fundraisers & Charity Events Since they can’t count on the county … Terri Parsell Hilmey
	Hot 5: Gerald Mead at Castellani Art Museum The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University features a favorite this month: frequent contributor Gerald Mead. Christopher Schobert
	Sounds of the City: Loretta Lynn The coal miner's daughter plays the Riviera tomorrow. Ron Ehmke
Archive » Spree Insider
	March Spree Insider A month of plants, hitting the slopes, and chef battles Kristin Sparnroft
Archive » The Good Life
	Manners still matter Etiquette guru John Bourdage coaches WNY professionals in social skills, networking, and customer service. Maria Scrivani
	You can design your own landscape—but should you? Sometimes hiring an expert is the best method. Sally Cunningham, CNLP
	Fitness: Zooma, zooma, Zumba Hot fitness trend Lauren Green
	Fashion minus folly Wearability is the ultimate key, isn’t it? Jana Eisenberg

	The Golden Age: George Weber Weber reminisces about his malthouse days James Walkowiak kc Kratt
	Home Brewer Profile: Thom Fleckenstein A Renaissance man and his beer Vicki G. Marshall and Margaret M. Toohey kc Kratt
	Home Brewer Profile: Jim Gorman Master brewer, homebrew competition judge, sour ale champ Rick Ohler kc Kratt
	Home Brewer Profile: Justin Bennett Marking a life with good brews Lisa Kane kc Kratt
	A day behind the mash tun Ellicottville Brewing Company offers an inside look at the science and wizardry behind craft beer Jay Pawlowski kc Kratt
	Beer Essentials All the resources a WNY beer drinker could ever need Jay Pawlowski
	Flying home A local brewery fights awareness problems with a brand-new brand Joe Sweeney kc Kratt
	Beauty and the brew The latest beauty buzzword? Beer. Heather Violanti
	KegWorks: Cooler than cool Today, KegWorks, whose offices and warehouses are located on Military Road in Kenmore, is one of the most successful web-based beer equipment distribution companies in the world. James Walkowiak kc kratt
	The Beerfather: Gene Vukelic "How did Try-It manage to become one of three major beer distributors in Buffalo when, back in 1960 when Gene Vukelic joined his father in the business, there were thirty-three?" Rick Ohler kc Kratt
	Home Brewer Profile: Todd Snyder & Kyle Costello Brews on first Julia Burke kc Kratt
	C’mon, get hoppy Growing your own hops Ron Ehmke
	Home Brewer Profile: Alex Sowyrda The alfresco brewmaster Rick Ohler kc Kratt
	Phoenix Rising: A Hoppy History As Buffalo rose to prominence in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, so too did its brewing industry. Jay Pawlowski
	17 beers to impress your beer-snob friends (without breaking the bank) We asked a few of the region’s more discerning beer palates to reveal their best-bang-for-the-buck beers. Kevin Purdy
	The Brewed: Two centuries of beer in Buffalo A timeline of Buffalo's great brewing history Ron Ehmke

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