12.14 | Tour of the Historic Hotel Lafayette

I've been dying to see the process of the restorations at the Hotel Lafayette & finally had my chance. Rocco Temini showed us around last week and HOLY CRAP there's a lot happening over there! There's quite a bit left to do but they are really cranking it out. I can't wait to see the finished building; it's going to be absolutely stunning! Check out this Buffalo Rising article about all of the detail that's going into restoration of this building : www.buffalorising.com

Holiday Open House!

Join us this Friday 12/16 from 5-10PM for a block-long holiday open house including my work for sale at huge event at my new art space (MAIN STREET STUDIOS)! The Open House will feature art, music & shopping in several storefronts; all events are free & family friendly! While you're here, don't forget to check out iceskating & the tree at Fountain Plaza too

Art, Music & Shopping from 5-8PM

• WNY Book Arts Center 468 Washington – Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace
  
• e-Café 465 Main St – Delicious food, warm drinks & music by Jeremy Hoyle
  
• Lloyd’s Taco Truck - Corner of Main & Mohawk
  
• Main Street Studios 515 Main – Events on two floors including a performance by Tokyo & the Boy, UB student showcase PARALLAX and a Holiday Artisan Marketplace featuring City Lights Studio, Trinity Hawk Photography, RLT Designs, Kimberly Jordan, Oh Pour L'Amour du Chocolat, Patrick Willett, Speak Your Mind & Shape Your World
  
• Downtown Photo 521 Main – Kelly Bucheger Trio & display of historic Buffalo
  
• Brian Garman Gallery 523 Main – Phil Simms Trio & photographic display
• Plus roaming carolers visiting each stop!

Event After-Party from 8-10PM

• Hyatt Hotel 2 Fountain Plaza - Celebration after-party with The Jazz Conception Project, drink specials & complimentary hors d'oeuvres!

Email Erica Eichelkraut at nomadbuffalo@gmail.com with questions or if you're a merchant interested in being involved with the MAIN STREET STUDIOS marketplace; a few spots still available, only a $20 table fee!

- Facebook Event : https://www.facebook.com/events/304593909581117/
- Info on our site : http://nomadbuffalo.com/515/

11.12 | Teresa & Chris Wedding

I was SO excited about Teresa & Chris' wedding (and not just because it was my last of 2011 - whoooooo hooooo!) I had such a great time hanging with these two on the e-shoot, I knew the wedding would be a blast :) After grabbing some getting-ready shots (see Teresa, the absolutely gorgeous bride and Chris, the groom/undercover GQ model) we headed over to their alum campus at Niagara University for a beautiful ceremony. Our timing was not, well, the best haha because the minute the ceremony ended, the sun dropped from the sky. Chris, Teresa & I rushed out to sneak what shots we could with the dusk light before heading back in for family formals. We grabbed some bridal party photos before heading over to the Niagara Falls Country Club for a stellar reception, filled with great speeches and even better dancing!!