North Buffalo Courier/ Friday, January 16, 2015
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Larkinville Ice Fest starts new tradition By Catherine Miller COURIER CORRESPONDENT
Take four hours and three venues as you travel to the heart of Larkinville and what do you get? One great day of winter fun in Buffalo as Larkinville presents its First Annual Larkinville Ice Fest on Saturday, Jan 31 from 11am – 3pm. This one-of-a-kind festival will incorporate various venues, local artists, writers, speakers, beer brewers, wine makers and ice sculptors for a unique mix of entertainment. “We are excited to extend the fun beyond Larkin Square to invite the public to the first Larkinville event which includes our new Larkinville neighbors, The Hydraulic Hearth and Flying Bison Brewery,” stated Leslie Zemsky, the ever-imaginative Director of Fun at Larkin Square, “Folks could extend the fun and do some skating at Canalside before or after a visit to Larkinville. Buffalo embraces winter and we do too! The Larkin Filling Station will feature several speakers beginning with Chris Hawley who will speak about Sweet Peggy O’Neill from 12:30- 1pm. Hawley will discuss how Buffalo actress and singer Peggy O’Neill took New York and London by storm on the stage, after making her way up the school play ladder to stardom – and it all started at St. Patrick’s School on
Students at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute will perform ice carving demonstrations at Flying Bison Brewery during the upcoming Larkinville Ice Festival. Emslie Street. Ethan Cox will then present an informal chat from 1:15 – 2pm on his book Buffalo Beer: A History of Brewing in the Nickel City. Cox, one of the founders of Community Beer Works, will be available for a book signing as well as his discussion on the history of Buffalo’s finest beverage. From 2:15 – 3pm join Carl Schmitter and Frank Weber, of Chateau Buffalo and
Buffalo Distilling Co., will join the local speaker series with discussions on their latest projects. Across the street the Hydraulic Hearth will feature live music along with their newly formed Saturday tradition of the Bagels and Booze brunch. Join them for the morning opening of artist Mickey Harmon’s new exhibit, “A Pie-Eyed Night with Peggy O’Neil”.
Flying Bisons will be offering samples and tours of their new Seneca St facility. Look for an ice carving demonstration courtesy of the ice carving students at Niagara Falls Community College and their culinary program. And don’t forget to visit a food truck or two. Whether nestled in the warmth of one of the venues with great food, drink and company, or enjoying a stroll
through Larkinville in the crisp winter air, this Saturday afternoon event is sure to bring the monotony out of the winter months. It seems Buffalo is embracing its unique characteristics more than ever. It’s a great time to get out and about and become re-introduced with all that Buffalo has to offer yearround. For further information
on the Jan 31 Larkinville Ice Fest and other upcoming events at the venues, contact each business through their websites and Facebook pages, or just stop by. The Larkin Filling Station is located at 745 Seneca, Hydraulic Hearth is at 716 Swan St, and Flying Bison Brewery is located at 840 Seneca St, all within walking distance of the others.