A Farewell
We are so thankful to have been a part of the tapestry of Buffalo, NY, media these last 6 years.
Sport + Body
Erika Felicetta: The Consort of Caress
“This is a connection…there are many layers to bodywork. You can touch on all of them if you want to, and that person’s going to feel it on all levels.”
The Qween City Shopping Listicle for the Holiday Pandemic of 2020
We can’t meet at our favorite vendor markets this year, but we wanted to shout out some of our absolute favorite artisans, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and magic-makers in the city this Quaran-Holiday Season. This is only a small (but favorite, natch) snapshot of the incredible artistic tapestry of Buffalo, New York.
Pandemic Holidaze: Sport & Body
Although doors to in-person services were woefully shuttered for most of this year, our talent pool of dedicated sport & body professionals have faced the challenge with aplomb. Support them now by booking services in the new year.
Sara Sherlock: Motherhood in the Time of Quarantine
“While sharing experiences and laughing at some of the insanity is necessary for moms, the truth is, we are all just fumbling around day to day doing the best we can for our littles.”
A Day at SWEAT 716: Rachet Step n’ Sweat
Three peeps from the QC gang got to join in on the fun at SWEAT a couple of weekends ago, where we succumbed to an intense, fast-paced “express” step class by owner and instructor MJ Karp. We left out the building feeling invigorated and dripping. A great way to start a fun-filled holiday weekend!
The Instructors of SWEAT 716
I was compelled to learn more behind the passion for health and wellness that is the backbone of this boutique fitness studio located at 145 Swan St. on Buffalo’s near East Side.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Caitlin Brooks and Barbara Campos
Meet Caitlin Brooks and Barbara Campos of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Ellen Uba
Meet Ellen Uba of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Anna Marwin
Meet Anna Marwin of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Molly Forgione
Meet Molly Forgione of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Cristy Orozco
Meet Cristy Orozco of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Chris Sciuto
Meet Chris Sciuto of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Anna Fabiano
Meet Anna Fabiano of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Amanda Pignato
Meet Amanda Pignato of SWEAT 716.
The Instructors of SWEAT 716: Heather Griffin
Meet Heather Griffin of SWEAT 716.
MJ Karp: The Calisthenics of Community
“I want people to know that that’s not what we’re about. You can be a part of it, you can exercise daily and eat healthy and not have to be a fitness guru, not have to talk about it all the time. You just do it.”
A Boudyful Day with the Galz of Boud-y Central
QC’s own Mikayla Schneiter recently had a chance to partake in her very first boudoir photoshoot with QC photographer Jill Barrile and her partners Jess Martina and Sabrina Rodriguez, a new boudoir collective known as Boud-y Central.
Corina Miclea Rotsko | Skin Conservatory
Meet Corina Miclea Rotsko, Skin Conservatory.
“Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle”: Women Bike Buffalo
Qween City chatted recently with three organizations working to bring visibility to bicycling in Buffalo, specifically in the women/-identifying space.
SCENE: Mettle x Combat Conditioning
On Sunday, November 18, Qween City joined the team at Combat Conditioning for a solid two hours of intense self-defense fitness skills, combined with an enlightening educational component. It was an awesome afternoon of camaraderie, learning, and sweat, sweat, sweat.
Tuesday Tunezday | Gettin’ Sweaty!
The galz of #METTLE team up for this month’s TUESDAY TUNEZDAY jamlist.
SCENE: Dancing with a Star
The galz of Qween City attend a Chair Dancing class at the Buffalo Burlesque Studio one lovely Sunday afternoon, where much sexy-ish hilariousness ensued.
Smash Talks x Mettle: Dancin’ the Day Away
In this special edition of Smash Talks x Mettle, Ashera recounts Qween City’s chair dancing class at the Buffalo Burlesque Studio with the Mistress herself, Jamie Doktor.
Jamie Doktor: Tease Artiste
“Women KNOW they can do this. You can do this, too.”
METTLE: Flowin’ with Abby Spindelman
Abby Spindelman gets us into a flow from her home yoga studio in Allentown.
SPOTLIGHT: Abby Spindelman
In today’s Smash Talks, Ashera talks to Abby Spindelman, an intimacy coach and yoga teacher who helps hash out the intricate, deep concepts surrounding true intimacy.
Jenn Kowalik: Riding to Liv
“Whatever you think you need to do, you just have to try it.”
Ashlee Lonergan: Grit & Glory
“Okay, you’re getting older, this is something you want to do, so either do it now, or forever hold your peace.”
SCENE: On the Road with FabUBus
Lara and Kristy spent an afternoon in pure luxury aboard the FabUBus.
Gaitrie Subryan: Shimmying with Shakti
“My training and teachers mentored me to bring this to the community.”
Out & About: The Grand Opening of Rejuvinex Spa
Photographer Alana Fajemisin of AlanAdetolArts, LLC, was on hand at the RejuVinex Day Spa grand opening Sunday, March 26.
Out & About: H.E.A.L. BFLO Yoga Retreat & Festival
This winter’s installment of the H.E.A.L. BFLO yoga retreat and festival was a strong curation of Western New York’s best yoga offerings and a perfect remedy for the winter blues.
Psyko Kupkake: Skatin’ into the Dream
“We would be stupid if we didn’t take the spot, and we’re not ready, and we can’t afford it, and we’ll figure it out, and here we are.”
Olivia Frank: Weaver of Creative Movement
“I found that as my role early on because I felt blessed to have all this knowledge and practice from doing it every week.”
Female Fierceness and Prowess of Verve Dance Studio
“The goal is not to have a specific form and to look like anyone else. The goal is to look like you.”
Ebony “MaDamn Noire” Jones: Femme Provocateur
“We’re giving them honey but, somewhere along the lines we have to stand by something as well.”
Lori Fronckowiak: A Quad-Rad-ic Equation
“I used to make military airplanes for my job, so to me the skate itself is simple. But that’s a matter of perspective.”