Exhibit at WNED Horizons Studio

An exhibit of my photography of The Hotel Lafayette will open July 10 and run through July 30. Stop by the opening night reception.

Guess who is playing on the Opening Night video

Did you recognize the great jazz artist on the opening video? None other than my friend, the great Ralph Sharon!

Opening Night!

Opening Night!.

Opening Night!

What a night! perfect summer weather, people dressed to the nines, and the reopening of the glorious, opulent Hotel Lafayette! What a winderful feeling to see the lobby and the entire firat floor full of people, all in awe of this restored American Beauty. As I stood in the lobby, I wondered when the last time this glorious place was filled with so many admirers.

The food was great, from Mike A, Sweet & Savory, Butterwoods, Marquis de Lafayette and the  Pan American Grill.There’s plenty of places for a drink, and Woyshners Flower Market is a destination not to miss.

I overheard many conversations regaling  how beautiful every space is, how cool the old tap room , now the Pan American Grill is, and what a great addition to downtown.

Everyone was thrilled to be there and marveled at this new must see destination. Here’s a sneak preview , but tomorrow, go take a trip to the Lafayette and experience this wonderful place in person.

What’s in the Lafayette?

I have been hearing from a few people wanting to know what is inside the Lafayette. Well here’s a quick summary:

A boutique hotel

Apartments

Woyshners Flower Market

Marquis de Lafayette- famous folks from Aqua in theCrystal Room and Grand Ballroom 

Pan Am Grill & Brewery-  Pearl Street folks with new brews and two banquet rooms on the second floor

Mike A- Mike Andrzejewski of Sea Bar fames new place

Butterwoods- Yes a full bakery and new restaurant named Sweet & Savory

Great places to eat, cool things to brighten your day, and the most remarkable restoration to date!

 

The Grand Opening

Tomorrow night the Hotel Lafayette officially opens with an invitation only, black tie event. A year from when the restoration started, this landmark will then be open so everyone can see the beauty. I’ll be there in my black dress and  my camera in a black tie.

Happy Birthday Buffalo Historical Society!!!

What a night at the Lafayette! Characters from Millard Fillmore to Mary Talbert moved around the hotel to the delight of over 400 Historical Society supporters. The grand Ballroom was deliciously elegant, and this classic building saved from the wrecking ball,   took its place once again as a jewel of Downtown. Here are a few images that capture the celebration and elegance of the evening.

Music filled the ballroom once again. This time from Buffalo’s own Bobby Militello.

Millard Fillmore and Louise Bethune

Happy Birthday Historical!